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Section 5 - Maintenance
7.
Start the engine, run the engine for three minutes, and check for leaks. Stop the engine. Allow approximately 5 minutes for
the oil to drain into the oil pan.
8.
With the boat at rest in the water, check the oil level.
Steering Fluid
Checking and Filling Steering Fluid
IMPORTANT: Use only specified lubricant.
IMPORTANT: Running the pump dry will damage the pump. Always check steering fluid levels before operating the boat.
1.
With the engine running, center the sterndrive units.
2.
Stop the engine.
3.
Using a clean, lint‑free cloth, wipe the dirt and debris from the fill cap and the exterior of the fluid reservoir.
4.
Remove the fill cap from the reservoir and observe the fluid level using the dipstick.
IMPORTANT: If fluid is not visible in the reservoir, contact your authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer.
5.
The fluid level must be in the warm range and not above the full hot mark when the engine is warm. When the engine is cold
the fluid level must be in the cold range and not above the full cold mark.
6.
Add the specified fluid if required.
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Tube Ref No.
Dexron III Automatic
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Transmission Fluid
7.
Reinstall the fill cap.
NOTE: If the fluid level was low or you are installing or performing service to the system, be prepared to stop the engine and
add fluid after the first operation.
Changing Steering Fluid
You do not need to change the steering fluid unless it becomes contaminated with water or debris. Contact your authorized Mercury
MerCruiser dealer.
Engine Coolant
Checking
A sudden loss of pressure can cause hot coolant to boil and discharge violently resulting in serious injury from burns. Allow the
engine to cool down before removing the coolant pressure cap.
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Description
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a -
Reservoir
b -
Fill cap
c -
Warm range
d -
Cold range
e -
Full hot mark
f -
Full cold mark
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Where Used
Steering system
CAUTION
Part No.
Obtain Locally
90-864197084 NOVEMBER 2008
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