Lubrication; Throttle Cable; Transmission Linkage - Mercury Inboard 5.7L Manual

6. Thread filter onto bracket and tighten securely by hand. Do not use a filter wrench.
7. Open fuel supply valve, if equipped.
8. Supply cooling water to the engine.
9. 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

1. Lubricate the pivot points and the guide contact surfaces.
Tube Ref. No.

Transmission Linkage

IMPORTANT: The poppet ball must be centered in the detent hole for each F‑N‑R position.
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a - Fuel filter base
b - Sealing ring
b
a - Pivot points
Description
Synthetic Blend MerCruiser Engine
Oil SAE25W‑40
a
b
c
6527
c - Fuel filter
a
6208
b - Guide contact surfaces
Where Used
Throttle cable pivot points &
guide contact surfaces
Maintenance
Part No.
92‑883725K01
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