Maintenance - Mercury 3.0L Carbureted Alpha Series User Manual

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Maintenance

Avoid injury or death and power package damage from an electrical shock, fire or
explosion. Always disconnect both battery cables from the battery before servicing
the power package.
Fuel vapors can be present in the engine compartment. Avoid injury or power
package damage caused by fuel vapors or explosion. Always ventilate the engine
compartment prior to servicing the power package.
IMPORTANT: Refer to MAINTENANCE CHART for complete listing of all scheduled
maintenance to be performed. Some listings can be done by owner/operator, while
others should be performed by an authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer. Before
attempting maintenance or repair procedures not covered in this manual, it is
recommended that a Mercury MerCruiser Service Manual be purchased and read
thoroughly.
NOTE: Maintenance points are color coded for ease of identification. See the decal on
engine for identification.
Blue-Coolant
Yellow-Engine Oil
Orange-Fuel
Black-Gear Lube Oil
90-860168040 JANUARY 2004
WARNING
CAUTION

MAINTENANCE

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