Checking Transmission Fluid Level - Mercury MerCruiser MCM 454 Mag MPI Service Manual

VELVET DRIVE 5000V V-DRIVE TRANSMISSION

Checking Transmission Fluid Level

IMPORTANT: Use only specified transmission fluid (see "Specifications").
Check transmission fluid before starting engine each day, as follows:
1. Remove dipstick. Check fluid level as indicated on dipstick. Fluid level may be some-
what over full mark, as some of the fluid from transmission fluid cooler and hoses may
have drained back into transmission. If low, add specified transmission fluid to bring level
up to full mark on dipstick.
IMPORTANT: To accurately check fluid level, engine must be run at 1500 RPM for 2
minutes immediately prior to checking level.
2. 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.
3. Stop engine and quickly check fluid level. Add transmission fluid, if necessary, to bring
level up to full mark on dipstick.
4. Reinstall dipstick.
5. If transmission fluid level was extremely low, carefully check transmission, fluid cooler
and hoses for leaks.
Index
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a - Dipstick
b - Full Mark
c - Dipstick Tube
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b
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SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 23
73250
90-861326--1 MARCH 1999