Changing Engine Oil; Lubrication Points - Mercury 8 Bigfoot 4-Stroke User Manual

Changing Engine Oil

ENGINE OIL CAPACITY
Engine oil capacity is approximately 800 ml (27 fl. oz.).
OIL CHANGING PROCEDURE
1. Lock the outboard in the full tilt up position.
2. Position outboard so the drain hole is facing downward.
3. Remove drain plug and drain engine oil into an appropriate container.
To avoid internal engine damage, do not use a crankcase oil pump when changing the oil.
4. After the initial oil has been drained, temporarily reinstall the drain plug. Disengage the tilt lock and lower
the outboard. Wait a minute to allow the remaining oil that was trapped in the engine to return to the drain.
Return outboard to the full tilt position and drain the remaining oil.
5. Lubricate the seal on the drain plug with oil and reinstall.
OIL FILLING
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill. Be sure that the outboard is upright (not tilted) when checking oil.
1. Remove the oil fill cap and refill with 800 ml (27.0 fl. oz.) of oil. Reinstall the oil fill cap.
2. Idle engine for five minutes and check for leaks. Stop engine and check oil level on dipstick. Add oil if
necessary.

Lubrication Points

1. Lubricate the following with Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Lubricants 2‑4‑C with Teflon or Special
Lubricant 101.
MAINTENANCE
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