Section 4 - Maintenance
2.
Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean towel.
3.
Insert the dipstick without turning it in.
4.
Remove the dipstick and observe the fluid level on the dipstick. The fluid level must be between the minimum and
maximum marks. Add fluid if necessary, but do not overfill.
5.
Install the dipstick and tighten the T‑handle securely. Do not overtighten.
Checking the Fluid Level When Hot
The process for checking the fluid level when hot is the same as checking the fluid level before operation.
Changing
Contact your authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer.
Transmission Anodes—45IV and 46IV
The transmission anodes are incorporated onto the transmission housing to retard the effects of corrosion. The anodes should
be inspected every year, more often when operating in brackish or saltwater. If the anode is 50% eroded, it must be replaced.
1.
Close the seacock if equipped.
2.
Remove the anode from the transmission.
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45IV shown, 46IV similar
a -
Front dipstick (black)
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Rear dipstick (red)
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