Maintenance; Maintenance Aids - Mercury V-6 series User Manual

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Always disconnect battery cables from battery before work-
ing around electrical system components to prevent injury to
yourself or damage to electrical system should a wire be acci-
dentally shorted.
IMPORTANT: Refer to MAINTENANCE CHART for complete
listing of all scheduled maintenance to be performed. Some
listings can be done by owner/operator, while others should be
performed by an Authorized MerCruiser Dealer. Before
attempting maintenance or repair procedures not covered in
this manual, it is recommended that a MerCruiser Maintenance
Procedures Manual or Service Manual be purchased and read
thoroughly.
NOTE: Maintenance points are color coded for ease of identifica-
tion. See the decal on engine for identification.

Maintenance Aids

1
Power Steering System - Quicksilver Power Trim and Steering
Fluid or Dexron III automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
2
Propeller Shaft - Quicksilver Special Lubricant 101.
3
Sterndrive Unit - Quicksilver High Performance Gear Lube.
4
All Exterior Surfaces - Quicksilver Primer and Spray Paint and
Quicksilver Corrosion Guard.
5
Power Trim System - Quicksilver Power Trim and Steering Fluid,
or SAE 10W-30 motor oil.
6
Crankcase Oil - Quicksilver 4-Cycle Marine Engine Oil (Refer to
SPECIFICATIONS for alternatives and oil recommendations for
varying ambient temperatures.)
7
Closed Cooling System Coolant - Extended Life Ethylene Glycol
5/100 Antifreeze/Coolant mixed 50/50 with purified water. If this is
not available, use a 50/50 mixture of ethylene glycol antifreeze and
tap water. Areas where temperatures generally do not go below
32 F (0 C), rust inhibitor and tap water is acceptable.

Maintenance

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