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Without sufficient cooling water, the engine, the water pump, and other components will overheat and suffer damage. Provide
a sufficient supply of water to the water inlets during operation.
9.
Supply cooling water to the engine.
10. Start the engine. Check for gasoline leaks around the fuel filter assembly. If leaks exist, stop the engine immediately.
Check the filter installation, clean spilled fuel, and properly ventilate the engine compartment. If leaks continue, stop engine
immediately and contact your authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer.
Lubrication
Steering System
Incorrect cable lubrication can cause hydraulic lock, leading to serious injury or death from loss of boat control. Completely
retract the end of the steering cable before applying lubricant.
NOTE: If the steering cable does not have a grease fitting, the inner wire of the cable cannot be greased.
1.
If the steering cable has grease fittings: Turn the steering wheel until the steering cable is fully retracted into the cable
housing. Apply approximately three pumps of grease from a typical hand‑operated grease gun.
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Tube Ref No.
Extreme Grease
2.
Turn the steering wheel until the steering cable is fully extended. Lightly lubricate the exposed part of the cable.
Tube Ref No.
Extreme Grease
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Description
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Extended steering cable
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6222
Description
NOTICE
WARNING
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Steering cable grease fitting
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Where Used
Steering cable grease fitting
Where Used
Steering cable
Section 4 - Maintenance
Part No.
8M0071842
Part No.
8M0071842
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