Directional References; Propeller Rotation - Mercury BRAVO Service Manual

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Introduction
This comprehensive overhaul and repair manual is designed as a service guide for the
MerCruiser models previously listed. It provides specific information, including procedures
for disassembly, inspection, assembly and adjustment, to enable dealers and service
mechanics to repair these products.
Before attempting repairs, that procedure should first be read through to help understand
the methods and tools used and the cautions and warnings required for safety.

Directional References

Front of boat is bow; rear is stern. Starboard side is right side; port side is left side. In this
service manual, all directional references are given as they appear when viewing boat from
stern, looking toward bow.

Propeller Rotation

Propeller rotation for sterndrive can be right hand or left hand rotation as viewed from the
aft end of the propeller.
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STARBOARD
(RIGHT)
FORE or BOW
(FRONT)
Right Hand Rotation
AFT or STERN
(REAR)
PORT
(LEFT)
Left Hand Rotation
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 28
72000
90-863160 MAY 2000