Checking Fluid Levels - Mercury Bravo Three Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Checking Fluid Levels

CHECKING CRANKCASE OIL
Stop engine. Allow approximately five minutes for oil to drain into oil
pan. Boat must be at rest in water.
1
Remove dipstick. Wipe clean and reinstall fully into dipstick tube.
2
Remove dipstick and observe oil level. Oil level must be between
FULL and ADD. If oil level is below ADD:
3
Remove oil filler cap. Add specified oil to bring level up to, but not
over, FULL 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.
4
Remove FILLCAP/DIPSTICK and observe level. Add specified
fluid if required. Reinstall FILLCAP/DIPSTICK.
IMPORTANT: If fluid is not visible in pump, contact your Autho-
rized MerCruiser Dealer.
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CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT - CLOSED COOLED
MODELS ONLY
Do not remove coolant cap when engine is hot Coolant may dis-
charge violently.
5
Check coolant level in coolant recovery bottle. Add specified cool-
ant as required.
6
Periodically remove cap from coolant reservoir to ensure that
coolant recovery system is functioning properly. Coolant level must
be at top of reservoir filler neck. If coolant is low, inspect gasket in cap
for damage and replace if necessary. To have cap tested, contact
your Authorized MerCruiser Dealer. Inspect coolant recovery system
for leaks.
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