Mercury Racing 500R Operation And Maintenance Manual page 123

2. Remove the M6 x 20 screw securing the elbow to the exhaust tube and
remove the elbow.
a
d
f
3. Remove the strainer from the elbow. Remove any debris from the
strainer.
4. Install the strainer into the elbow.
a
5. Install the elbow and strainer into the strainer housing.
6. Install the elbow into the exhaust tube.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the O‑ring is in place on the elbow.
7. Apply Loctite 272 to the M6 x 16 and M6 x 20 screw threads.
8. Tighten the screws to the specified torque.
Description
M6 x 16 screws (2)
M6 x 20 screw
eng
MAINTENANCE
a - Strainer
b - Elbow
c - O‑ring
b
c
76815
113
b
a - Starboard side of
exhaust tube
c
b - Starboard idle relief
muffler
d
c - Strainer housing
(with two hose
connections, hidden)
e d - M6 x 16 screws (2)
e - Elbow
f - M6 x 20 screw
76814
Nm lb‑in.
10 88.5
10 88.5
lb‑ft
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