Sterndrive Surface Care - Mercury MerCruiser Axius 350 MAG User Manual

Section 5 - Maintenance
Do not wash the sterndrive unit with a power washer. High pressures can damage the coating on the reference wire of the
MerCathode assembly, if equipped, and increase corrosion.
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a - MerCathode reference electrode
b - Do not paint
c - Do not pressure wash

Sterndrive Surface Care

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We recommend the following maintenance items to help keep your sterndrive corrosion‑free:
• Maintain a complete paint covering on the sterndrive.
• Check the finish regularly. Prime and paint nicks and scratches using Mercury enamel paint and touch up paint. Use only tin–
based anti–fouling paint or its equivalent on or near aluminum surfaces below the waterline.
• If bare metal is showing, apply 2 coats paint.
Description
Mercury Phantom Black
• Spray all electrical connections with sealant.
Tube Ref No.
Liquid Neoprene
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Description
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Standard Bravo sterndrive
a - Sacrificial trim cylinder anode
b - Sacrificial anodic plate
c - Steering lever ground wire
d - Ground wire between the gimbal ring and bell housing
e - Stainless steel hoses
f - Ground wire between the gimbal housing and trim cylinder
g - Ground wire between the gimbal ring and gimbal housing
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Where used
Bare metal
Where Used
All electrical connections
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Part number
92‑ 802878‑1
Part No.
92- 25711 3
90-864197084 NOVEMBER 2008