Seawater Pump; Steering System Lubrication - Mercury MerCruiser Service Manual

Seawater Pump

NOTE: Refer to Section 6A .
Inspect the seawater pump components. Replace as necessary.

Steering System Lubrication

Incorrect cable lubrication can cause hydraulic lock, leading to serious injury or death from loss of boat control. Completely
retract the end of the steering cable before applying lubricant.
Lubricate the steering system as follows.
1. If the steering cable has a grease fitting:
a. Turn the steering wheel until the steering cable is fully retracted into the cable housing.
b. Apply approximately three pumps of grease from a typical hand‑operated grease gun to the steering cable grease
fitting.
a
Tube Ref No.
2-4-C with PTFE
95
NOTE: If the steering cable does not have a grease fitting, the cable's inner wire cannot be greased.
2. Turn the steering wheel until the steering cable is fully extended. Lightly lubricate the exposed part of the cable with 2‑4‑C.
Tube Ref No.
2-4-C with PTFE
95
90-8M0099748 eng DECEMBER 2015
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Description
a - Extended steering cable
a
6222
Description
WARNING
a - Steering cable grease fitting
6221
Where Used
Steering cable grease fitting
Where Used
Exposed part of the steering cable
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Maintenance
Part No.
92-802859A 1
Part No.
92-802859A 1
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