Lubrication; Throttle Cable; Transmission Linkage - Mercury Mercruiser Tow Sport 5.7 MPI Manual

Section 5 - Maintenance
6. Open fuel supply valve, if equipped.
7. Reconnect the Cool Fuel Module harness to the engine wiring harness.
8. Properly ventilate the engine compartment.
Without sufficient cooling water, the engine, the water pump, and other components will overheat and suffer damage. Provide
a sufficient supply of water to the water inlets during operation.
9. Supply cooling water to the engine.
10. Start the engine. Check for gasoline leaks around the fuel filter assembly. If leaks exist, stop the engine immediately.
Recheck the filter installation, clean spilled fuel, and properly ventilate the engine compartment. If leaks continue, stop
engine immediately and contact your authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer.

Lubrication

Throttle Cable

Lubricate the pivot points and the guide contact surfaces.
a
Tube Ref. No.
Synthetic Blend MerCruiser Engine Oil SAE25W‑40

Transmission Linkage

IMPORTANT: The poppet ball must be centered in the detent hole for each F‑N‑R position.
1. Lubricate the detent ball and the holes in the shift lever.
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b
Description
a 5934
NOTICE
a - Pivot points
b - Guide contact surfaces
a
5577
Throttle cable pivot points
and guide contact surfaces
In-line transmission
a - Detent ball and holes
Where Used
92‑883725K01
90-8M0076545 NOVEMBER 2012
eng
Part No.