Emissions Testing - Mercury V-6 series User Manual

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Emissions Testing

Your engine is equipped with special design features and special
tuning to minimize the emission output from the engine. You should
follow:
Recommended maintenance schedules particularly as to the
ignition system.
Proper engine tuning procedures to ensure these features remain
in good operating order.
Proper steps to maintain the engine within specifications.
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Installing Test Probes
IMPORTANT: The testing dealer or agency will be equipped
with the appropriate test equipment and adapters for this
engine. The test probes should be installed as follows:
1
Remove plugs from both exhaust elbows.
2
Install exhaust elbow adapter fittings as follows.
A Apply Loctite Pipe Sealant with Teflon to threads that go into
elbow.
B Install fittings into elbows. Tighten fittings securely.
3
Insert exhaust probes (C) into fittings and tighten securely.
The testing agency will connect their adapters and test equipment to
the probes to conduct the test. Once the test is complete, they should
remove the test probes and fittings, apply Quicksilver Perfect Seal
to the threads of both plugs and reinstall them into elbows.
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