Checking Fluid Levels - Mercury 496 MAG Bravo Owner's Manual

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Checking Fluid Levels

Mercury MerCruiser recommends that the crankcase oil be checked BEFORE starting the engine. If it
is necessary to check the oil level after starting the engine, stop engine and allow a minimum of 10
minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan.
CHECKING CRANKCASE OIL
IMPORTANT: Boat must be at rest in the water to obtain an accurate reading in the following procedure.
1
Check oil level before starting engine.
2
Remove dipstick. Wipe clean.
NOTE: Ensure that dipstick is installed with oil level indication marks facing the rear of the engine (flywheel end).
3
Reinstall dipstick fully into dipstick tube. Wait 60 seconds to allow trapped air to vent.
4
Remove dipstick and observe oil level. Oil level must be between FULL or OK RANGE and ADD. If oil level
is below ADD:
5
Remove oil filler cap. Add specified oil to bring level up to, but not over, FULL or OK RANGE mark on dipstick.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT overfill crankcase oil.
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CHECKING POWER STEERING PUMP FLUID
Stop engine and position drive unit straight back.
6
Remove FILL CAP/DIPSTICK and observe level. Add specified fluid if required. Reinstall FILL
CAP/DIPSTICK.
IMPORTANT: If fluid is not visible in pump, contact your Authorized Mercury MerCruiser Dealer.
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