Mercury 8 Bigfoot 4-Stroke User Manual page 70

a - Steering cable grease fitting
The end of the steering cable must be fully retracted into the outboard tilt tube before adding lubricant. Adding
lubricant to steering cable when fully extended could cause steering cable to become hydraulically locked. A
hydraulically locked steering cable will cause loss of steering control, possibly resulting in serious injury or
death.
2. Lubricate the following with Light Weight Oil.
• Steering Link Rod Pivot Points ‑ Lubricate points.
a - Steering link rod pivot points
3. Lubricate the following with Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Lubricants Anti‑Corrosion Grease or 2‑4‑C
with Teflon.
Tube Ref No.
Anti-Corrosion Grease
94
2-4-C with Teflon
95
• Propeller Shaft ‑ Refer to Propeller Replacement for removal and installation of the propeller. Coat the
entire propeller shaft with lubricant to prevent the propeller hub from corroding to the shaft.
MAINTENANCE
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WARNING
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Description
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ob00595
b - Steering cable end
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ob00596
Where Used
Propeller shaft
Propeller shaft
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Part No.
92-802867Q1
92-802859Q1