Maintenance Schedule; Routine Maintenance - Mercury MerCruiser Diesel Inboard 2.8L Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Section 4 - Maintenance
1.
Lift and detach the engine cover from the mounts.
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Engine cover
a -
Engine cover
b -
Engine cover access panel location
2.
Set the engine cover over the mounts and press the cover down in the mount areas to reattach the engine cover.

Maintenance Schedule

Routine Maintenance

NOTE: Perform only the maintenance tasks that apply to your particular power package.
Each day start
Each day end
Weekly
Every two months
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Check the engine oil level. (This interval can be extended based on operator experience with the
product.)
Check the engine coolant level.
Check the transmission oil level.
If operating in saltwater, brackish water, or polluted water, flush the seawater section of the
cooling system after each use.
Drain any water from the primary fuel filter after each use. (Drain any water from both fuel filters
if operating in freezing temperatures.)
Drain any water from the fuel filters.
Check the seawater inlets for debris or marine growth.
Check and clean the seawater strainer.
Check the battery connections and fluid level.
Treat the engine surfaces with Corrosion Guard if operating in saltwater, brackish water, or
polluted waters.
Inspect the air filter. (Inspect every two months or every 50 hours, whichever occurs first.)
Inspect the engine anodes and replace if eroded by 50% or more.
Ensure that the gauges and all wiring connections are secure.
Clean the gauges. (If operating in saltwater reduce the interval to every 25 hours or 30 days,
whichever occurs first.)
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Engine cover with access panel showing
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