Maintenance Schedules; Routine Maintenance - Mercury 1.7 MI Manual

SECTION 5
CE490

Maintenance Schedules

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25 hours or 30 days whichever occurs first
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CMD-3967823 / 90-865237030 OCTOBER 2003
INDEX

Routine Maintenance

Check the engine oil level (interval can be
extended based on experience).
Check the coolant level.
Check the transmission fluid level.
If operating in salt, brackish or polluted
waters, flush the cooling system after each
use.
Drain any water from the fuel filter after each
use (if operating in freezing temperatures).
Check the water inlets for debris or marine
growth. Check the seawater strainer and
clean.
Check the battery connections and the fluid
level.
Inspect the air cleaner.
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Operating in saltwater or brackish or polluted
water only: treat the power package with
Corrosion Guard.
Ensure that the gauges and the wiring
connections are secure. Clean the gauges.
Or every 50 hours, whichever occurs first. If operating in saltwater, interval is reduced to every
Or every 50 hours, whichever occurs first.
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