Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Suggestions - Mercury V-6 series User Manual

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Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Suggestions

If you are one of those persons who likes to do-it-yourself, here are
some suggestions for you.
Present-day marine equipment, such as your MerCruiser power
package, are highly technical pieces of machinery. Electronic
ignition and special fuel delivery systems provide greater fuel
economies, but also are more complex for the untrained
mechanic.
Do not attempt any repairs which are not covered in this manual
unless you are aware of the precautions ("Cautions" and
"Warnings") and procedures required. Your safety is of our
concern.
If you attempt to service the product yourself, we suggest you
order the Maintenance Procedures Manual for that model. This
manual outlines the correct procedures to follow. Do not attempt
repairs if you do not understand the procedures.
There are special tools and equipment that are required to
perform some repairs. Do not attempt these repairs unless you
have these special tools and/or equipment. You can cause
damage to the product in excess of the cost a dealer would charge
you.
Also, if you partially disassemble an engine or drive assembly and
are unable to repair it, the dealer's mechanic must reassemble the
components and test to determine the problem. This will cost you
more than taking it to the dealer immediately upon having a
problem. It may be a very simple adjustment to correct the
problem.
Do not telephone the dealer, service office or the factory to
attempt for them to diagnose a problem or request the repair
procedure. It is difficult for them to diagnose a problem over the
telephone.
Your Authorized Dealer is there to service your power package.
They have qualified factory-trained mechanics.
It is recommended you have the dealer do periodic maintenance
checks on your power package. Have them winterize it in the fall and
service it before the boating season. This will reduce the possibility
of any problems occurring during your boating season when you
want trouble-free boating pleasure.
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