Lubrication - Mercury Bravo Three Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Lubrication

STEERING SYSTEM
1
If Steering Cable Has Grease Fittings: With cable fully retracted
into cable housing, lubricate fitting with 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with
Teflon.
Do not grease steering cable while extended. Hydraulic lock
could occur and cause loss of steering control.
NOTE: If steering cable does not have grease fitting, inner wire of
cable cannot be greased.
2
With steering cable fully extended lubricate exposed part of cable
with Special Lubricant 101.
3
Lubricate steering system pivot points with SAE 30W motor oil.
On dual engine boats, lubricate all pivot points, including tie bar pivot
points, with SAE 30W motor oil.
CA72
Shift Cable
4
Lubricate pivot points with SAE 30W motor oil.
CA73
Throttle Cable
5
Lubricate pivot points with SAE 30W motor oil.
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