Mercury MerCruiser MCM 454 Mag MPI Service Manual page 920

SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 23
Transmission Shift Lever
The lever has three holes as illustrated following. The shift lever stud is placed in the forward
hole when using Quicksilver remote control cables.
Shift Cable Adjustment
Refer to SECTION 2C - "MIE Models - Velvet Drive Transmissions" for installation and
adjustment.
Checking Transmission Fluid Level
IMPORTANT: Use only specified transmission fluid (see "Specifications").
IMPORTANT: To accurately check fluid level, engine must be run at 1500 RPM for 2
minutes immediately prior to checking level.
1. Start engine and run at 1500 RPM for 2 minutes to fill all hydraulic circuits.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to push dipstick all the way down into dipstick tube when
checking fluid level.
2. Stop engine and check fluid level. Add transmission fluid, if necessary, to bring level up
3. Reinstall dipstick. Be sure to tighten T-handle securely. DO NOT overtighten.
4. If transmission fluid level was extremely low, carefully check transmission, fluid cooler
Index
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a - Stud In This Hole
a - Dipstick
b - Full Mark
c - Dipstick Tube
to full mark on dipstick.
and hoses for leaks.
VELVET DRIVE IN-LINE TRANSMISSION
a
a
b
c
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