To Be Done By Dealer - Mercury MCM Series Important Information Manual

Maintenance Schedule (Continued)
NOTE: Only perform maintenance which applies to your particular power package.
Seawater Pickup Pump - Disassemble and inspect
Crankcase Oil and Filter Change
Ignition system - Clean and Inspect condition.
Flame Arrestor and Crankcase Ventilation Hose -
Clean and Inspect.
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve (If So
Equipped) - Change
Stern Drive unit Oil - Change
Gimbal Ring Clamping Screws - Retorque to 40 ft.
lb. (54 N·m)
Rear Engine Mounts - Check torque to 30-40 ft. lb.
(47-54 N·m)
Gimbal Bearing - Lubricate
Cooling System - Clean and Inspect
Engine Alignment - Check
Engine Coupling Universal Joint Shaft Splines -
Lubricate
Steering System - Lubricate and inspect for loose,
damage or missing parts.
Electrical System - Check for loose or damaged
Cooling System Hoses and Clamps - Inspect for
damage and deterioration. Check Clamps for
tightness.
Closed Cooling System Pressure Cap - Clean,
inspect and test .
Continuity Circuit - Check components for loose
connections, broken or frayed wires.
Shift and Throttle Cable and Linkage - Lubricate
and inspect for loose, damaged or missing parts
Engine Exhaust System - Inspect externally for
damage, deterioration and restrictions. Check for
tightness.
Ignition System - Check Timing and adjust as
needed.
Index
1B-2 - MAINTENANCE

To Be Done by Dealer

Task
wiring.
Interval
Whenever insufficient seawater flow is suspected.
(If operating temperature exceeds normal range.)
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and thereafter,
every100 hours of operation every100 hours of operation
or once yearly, whichever
occurs first. occurs first.
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