Mercury MerCruiser MCM 454 Mag MPI Service Manual page 18

SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 23
Table of Contents
Lubricants / Sealants / Adhesives
Maintenance Schedules
Maintenance Intervals
Scheduled Maintenance That Can Be
Performed By Owner/Operator
Scheduled Maintenance That Should Be
Done by Dealer
Scheduled Maintenance That Should Be
Done by Dealer
Scheduled Maintenance That Can Be
Performed By An Owner/Operator
Scheduled Maintenance That Should Be
Done by Dealer
Tune-Up Specifications
MCM (Sterndrive) Models
MIE (Inboard) Models
Firing Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sterndrive Units
20-Hour Break-In Period
After Break-in Period
End of First Season Checkup
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Recommendations
Test For Alcohol Content In Gasoline
Power Steering Fluid
Transmission Fluid
Draining Instructions
Recommissioning
Coolant for Closed Cooling System
Crankcase Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overfilled Crankcase
Checking Engine Oil Level/Filling
Changing Oil and Filter
Index
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Section 1B - Maintenance
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. . . . 1B-6
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1B-11
1B-11
1B-11
1B-12
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1B-14
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. 1B-15
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. . . . . 1B-16
1B-16
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. . . . 1B-17
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Changing Water Separating Fuel Filter
MCM (Sterndrive) Models
MIE (Inboard) Models
Power Steering System
Checking Fluid Level
Filling and Bleeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Closed Cooling System
Checking Coolant Level
Flushing System MCM (Sterndrive)
Flushing System MIE (Inboard) -
Except 454 Mag MPI Horizon
Flushing System MIE (Inboard)
454 Mag MPI Horizon
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Fluid Level
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Throttle Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Cable and Transmission Linkage
Engine Coupler / U-Joint Shaft Splines
Drive Shaft Extension Models
Starter Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning Flame Arrestor
Plastic Side Mounted Flame Arrestor
Plastic Front Mounted Flame Arrestor 1B-39
Metal Side Mounted Flame Arrestor
Serpentine Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Component Location
Inspecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing and/or Adjusting Tension
Ignition Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cold Weather or Extended Storage
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Package Layup
MAINTENANCE
. . 1B-19
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1B-22
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. . 1B-24
. . . . . . . 1B-26
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1B-32
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1B-33
1B-33
1B-34
. 1B-34
. 1B-35
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1B-37
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. 1B-38
. . 1B-39
1B-40
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1B-42
. . 1B-42
1B-43
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1B-44
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