Lubrication Points - Mercury 40 Service Manual

Lubrication Points

ITEM
DESCRIPTION
NO.
Throttle/Shift linkage
1
Pivot Points
Shift Handle (Tiller
2
Handle Models)
3 Swivel Pin
Ride Guide Steering
4
Cable
5 Tilt Tube/Co-Pilot
Steering Link Rod
6
Pivot Points
7 Propellor Shaft
Starter Motor Pinion
8
Gear
9 Gear Housing Bear-
* ing Carrier
10
Gear Housing
Engine Crankshaft
∆
Splines to Drive Shaft
Splines
* Refer to lubrication instructions outlined in "Salt Water Cor-
rosion - Gear Housing Bearing Carrier and Cover Nut"
of this section (see "Table of Contents").
90-852572R1 JANUARY 1998
TYPE OF
LUBRICANT
Quicksilver 2-4-C
Marine Lubricant
100 Hours of Use or
Once Per Season
SAE 30W Motor Oil
Quicksilver Anti-Cor-
rosion Grease or
2-4-C W/Teflon
SAE 30W Motor Oil
Quicksilver Special
Lubricant 101
Quicksilver Gear
Lube
Quicksilver 2-4-C
Marine Lubricant
∆ Refer to "Gear Housing Removal and Installation".
1 - Throttle/Shift Linkage Pivot Points
FRESH WATER
FREQUENCY
100 Hours of Use or Once Per Season
Once Per Season
Refer to "Gear Housing Lubrication" of this section (see
"Table of Contents").
1
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - 1B-5
SALT WATER
FREQUENCY
1