Throttle Cable; Shift Cable - Mercury 2.8 Diesel Operation & Maintenance Manual

Tube Ref. No.
5. Upon first starting the engine, turn the steering wheel several times to starboard and then port to ensure that the steering
system operates properly before getting underway.

Throttle Cable

1. Lubricate the pivot points and guide contact surfaces.
Tube Ref No.
SAE Engine Oil 30W
80

Shift Cable

Lubricate the pivot points and guide contact surfaces.
Typical sterndrive model shift cable
a - Pivot points
b - Guide contact surface
Tube Ref No.
SAE Engine Oil 30W
80
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Description
Synthetic Blend MerCruiser Engine Oil
SAE25W‑40
a a
b
Description
a
a
Description
Tie bar pivot points
a -
b -
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Where Used
Throttle cable pivot points and guide contact surfaces
b
Where Used
Shift cable pivot points and guide contact surfaces
Section 4 - Maintenance
Where Used
8M0078630
Pivot points
Guide contact surfaces
a
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