Inboard (Mie) Engines - Mercury MerCruiser D2.8L D-Tronic Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 22

Inboard (MIE) Engines

Routine Maintenance *
Check crankcase oil (interval can be extended based on experi-
ence).
If operating in salt, brackish or polluted waters, flush cooling sys-
tem after each use.
Drain any water from fuel filter after each use (if operating in
freezing temperatures).
Check transmission fluid.
Check water pickups for debris or marine growth. Check water
strainer and clean. Check coolant level.
Check battery connections and fluid level.
Clean air filter every 50 hours of operation.
Operating in Saltwater Only: treat engine surface with corrosion
guard.
Ensure that the gauges and the wiring connections are secure.
1
Clean the gauges.
*
Only perform maintenance which applies to your particular power package.
1
Or every 50 hours, whichever occurs first. If operating in saltwater, interval is reduced to every 25 hours or 30 days
whichever occurs first
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