Serpentine Drive Belt - Mercury MerCruiser Service Manual

c. Lift up on the front of the second cover to disengage the cover from the front grommets. Pull the cover towards the
front of the vessel to remove it from the two rear grommets.
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a
2. Loosen the clamp securing the flame arrestor and remove the flame arrestor.
3. Clean the flame arrestor with warm water and a mild detergent.
4. Inspect the flame arrestor for holes, cracks, or deterioration. Replace if necessary.
5. Allow the flame arrestor to air dry completely before use.
6. Install the flame arrestor and tighten the flame arrestor clamp to the specified torque.
Description
Flame arrestor clamp nut
7. Install the engine covers.

Serpentine Drive Belt

Inspecting the belts with the engine running may cause serious injury or death. Turn off the engine and remove the ignition
key before adjusting tension or inspecting belts.
IMPORTANT: The brackets and washers on the pulleys must be in a certain order or the serpentine belt will come off. All
pulleys are referenced as though you were standing in front of the engine looking at the belt.
90-8M0099748 eng DECEMBER 2015
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b
a
b
a
58395
a - Front attaching pegs
b - Rear attaching pegs
58810
a - Flame arrestor
b - Clamp securing the flame arrestor
WARNING
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Maintenance
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