Changing The Oil Filter; Engine Coolant - Closed-Cooling; Checking - Mercury T6200 TowSport Operation And Maintenance Manual

Changing the Oil Filter

1. Use a shop towel to capture oil that may spill. Remove and discard the oil filter.
2. Clean up any residual oil that may be on the oil filter mount.
3. Apply engine oil to the sealing ring on the new filter.
4. Install and tighten the oil filter securely following the filter manufacturer's instructions. Do not overtighten.
5. Remove the oil fill cap.
6. Add the required amount of the recommended oil to bring the level up to the bottom of the OK range on the dipstick.
7. With the boat at rest in the water, repeat steps 5, and 6 if necessary.
NOTE: Adding 0.95 L (1 US qt) of engine oil raises the level from the ADD mark to the top of the OK range.
All Models
Engine oil (with filter)
8. Start the engine and operate for three minutes while checking for leaks.
9. Stop the engine and allow the oil to drain into the oil pan for approximately five minutes with the boat at rest in the water.
10. Use the dipstick to check the level of the oil. Add oil if necessary.
Engine Coolant ‑ Closed‑Cooling

Checking

A sudden loss of pressure can cause hot coolant to boil and discharge violently, resulting in serious injury from burns. Allow
the engine to cool down before removing the coolant pressure cap.
90-8M0128975 JUNE 2017
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V-drive model shown
In-line drive model shown
Capacity
4.7 L (5 US qt) Mercury/Quicksilver 25W‑40 Synthetic Blend Engine Oil, NMMA FC‑W
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58410
58411
Fluid Type
CAUTION
Section 4 - Maintenance
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