Mercury 75 Operation Maintenance Warranty Installation Manual page 108

iii. Reconnect the vent hose onto the grease fitting after greasing.
a
NOTE: After 30 hours of operation, pump in extra grease to purge out any
moisture. Visually inspecting the purged grease at this time will give an
indication of conditions inside the bearing housing. A gradual increase in
moisture content indicates seal wear. If the grease begins to turn a dark, dirty
gray color, the driveshaft bearing and seals should be inspected and replaced
if necessary. Some discoloration of the grease is normal during the break‑in
period on a new set of seals.
2. Lubricate the following with Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Lubricants
2‑4‑C with PTFE or Extreme Grease.
Tube Ref
Description
No.
Extreme Grease
2-4-C with PTFE
95
• Swivel bracket ‑ Lubricate through fitting.
• Tilt support lever ‑ Lubricate through fitting.
27873
• Tilt tube ‑ Lubricate through fitting.
MAINTENANCE
b
28691
Swivel bracket, tilt support lever, tilt
tube, steering cable grease fitting
Swivel bracket, tilt support lever, tilt
tube, steering cable grease fitting
a - Swivel bracket
b - Tilt support lever
a
b
a - Grease fitting
b - Vent hose
Where Used
29478
98
Part No.
8M0071842
92-802859A 1
eng