Changing Fluids - Mercury 565 Manual

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Description
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Power Trim and
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Steering Fluid
3. Add power trim and steering fluid, if required, to bring the level to the
bottom of the filler neck.
4. Reinstall the fill cap.
NOTE: The fill cap is vented; check it frequently to ensure that the vent is open
and unrestricted.
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Changing Fluids

See the Maintenance Chart for the lubricant change frequency. The lubricant
should be changed before placing the boat in storage.
Power trim and power steering fluids do not require changing.
CRANKCASE OIL AND FILTER (BOAT IN THE WATER)
IMPORTANT: When changing the oil, make sure that the engine is near
operating temperature. Use only the recommended motor oil (refer to
Specifications).
1. With the engine off but at normal operating temperature, remove the
dipstick.
2. Install the crankcase oil pump onto the dipstick tube.
3. Insert the hose end of crankcase oil pump into an appropriate container
and, using the pump handle, pump until the crankcase is empty.
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4. Remove the crankcase oil pump.
5. Place a container beneath the oil filter.
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MAINTENANCE
Power trim pump reservoir
a - Fill cap
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Where Used
a - Crankcase oil pump
b - Crankcase oil pump hose
Part No.
92-858074K01