Lubrication; Steering System - MerCruiser 496 MAG Owner's Manual

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6.
Open fuel supply valve, if equipped.
7.
Reconnect the Cool Fuel Module harness to the engine wiring harness.
8.
Properly ventilate the engine compartment.
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. Recheck
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 steering cable does not have grease fitting, inner wire of cable cannot be greased.
1.
If Steering Cable Has Grease Fittings: Turn steering wheel until steering cable is fully retracted into cable housing. Apply
approximately 3 pumps of grease from a typical hand‑operated grease gun.
a
Tube Ref No.
Special Lubricant 101
34
2.
Turn steering wheel until steering cable fully extended. Lightly lubricate the exposed part of cable.
90-899883274 MARCH 2008
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Description
a -
Extended steering cable
a
6222
NOTICE
WARNING
a -
Steering cable grease fitting
6221
Where Used
Steering cable grease fitting
Section 5 - Maintenance
Part No.
92-802865Q02
Page 71

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