Mercury 565 Manual page 72

5. Remove the tube from the oil fill/drain hole. Quickly install the sealing
washer and the oil fill/drain screw. Securely tighten the screw.
6. Add SAE 85W90 Mercury Racing Gear Oil to the monitor bottle.
7. When the oil starts to run out the the oil vent hole, reinstall the drive oil
vent screw and seal. Securely tighten the screw.
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Description
No.
SAE 85W90
Mercury Racing
Gear Oil
8. Continue adding gear lube until the oil level is at the top line marked
"OPERATING RANGE" on the bottle.
9. Lubricate the O‑ring on the neck with SAE 85W90 Mercury Racing Gear
Oil to ensure ease of installation and removal of the cap.
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Description
No.
SAE 85W90
Mercury Racing
Gear Oil
10. Install the filler cap, being careful to not overtighten.
IMPORTANT: Check the reservoir bottle oil level after the first use.
MAINTENANCE
a - Gear lube monitor bottle
a
7333
Where Used
Gear lube monitor bottle
Where Used
Monitor bottle cap
60
Part No.
8M0078015
Part No.
8M0078015
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