Filling Coolant Recovery Bottle; Power Trim Pump - Mercury Alpha Installation Manual

Filling Coolant Recovery Bottle

1. Remove cap from coolant recovery reservoir and fill to FULL mark with coolant solution.
Reinstall cap.
2. Recheck coolant level after first open-throttle boat test and add coolant, if necessary.
3. Maintain coolant level in coolant recovery reservoir between ADD and FULL marks with
engine at normal operating temperature.

Power Trim Pump

1. Check oil level with sterndrive unit in the full DOWN/IN position.
IMPORTANT: Use only specified lubricant.
2. If not previously done, unscrew fill cap and remove cap plug from fill neck and discard.
Install fill cap.
a -
b -
3. Raise and lower sterndrive unit (to the full UP/OUT position) 6 to 10 times to purge air
from system. Check oil level visually, (with drive unit in the full DOWN/IN position). Oil
level should be maintained within the ADD and FILL or MINIMUM and MAXIMUM lines
on the reservoir.
a -
4. Check all trim line connection points for leaks. If fluid is visible at fittings, tighten fittings.
Torque fittings.
Description
Fittings
90-860172011
b
Cap Plug
Fill Cap
Fill Neck
GASOLINE STERNDRIVE INSTALLATION MANUAL
a
a
Nm
14
INDEX
50630
22031
lb-in. lb-ft
125
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