3.
Remove drain plug. Place lubricant tube into the fill hole and add lubricant until it appears at the vent hole.
IMPORTANT: Replace sealing washers if damaged.
4.
Stop adding lubricant. Install the vent plug and sealing washer before removing the lubricant tube.
5.
Remove lubricant tube and reinstall cleaned fill/drain plug and sealing washer.
Lubrication Points
1.
Lubricate the following with Extreme Grease or 2‑4‑C with PTFE.
Tube Ref No.
Extreme Grease
2-4-C with PTFE
95
•
Propeller shaft ‑ Refer to Propeller Replacement for removal and installation of the propeller. Coat the entire
propeller shaft with lubricant to prevent the propeller hub from corroding and seizing to the shaft.
2.
Lubricate the following with 2‑4‑C with PTFE or Extreme Grease.
Tube Ref No.
Extreme Grease
2-4-C with PTFE
95
•
Swivel bracket ‑ Lubricate through fitting.
90-8M0105568 eng MARCH 2016
a
b
9836
Description
Description
Swivel bracket, tilt tube, transom clamp screws, steering
Swivel bracket, tilt tube, transom clamp screws, steering
a -
Vent plug and sealing washer
b -
Drain plug and sealing washer
Where Used
Propeller shaft
Propeller shaft
10189
Where Used
cable grease fitting
cable grease fitting
10169
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Maintenance
Part No.
8M0071842
92-802859A 1
Part No.
8M0071842
92-802859A 1
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