IMCO Xtreme Advantage SCX, Information, Operation And Maintenance

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To drain oil: remove drain screws form bearing carrier (right below the prop shaft) and on port side of
upper.
To replace oil: pump oil in from lower drain screw until it comes out of upper drain screw hole. Replace
drain screws and add oil to drive oil reservoir.
When changing oil, run the used oil through a strainer to check for metal particles, if there are metal
particles in the oil, it is time for inspection of the gears and bearings. If oil appears milky or off colored
check for leaks.
SCX, SCX4 capacity: 5 qts + reservoir - SCX Upper with SC Lower 4 1/2 qts + reservoir.
19. Drive must be turning before shifting.
20. Do not run engine when drive is trimmed extremely high, or in trailer tow mode.
21. Do not use solvents or chemical cleaner to clean painted surfaces on the drive.
22. When installing or changing propeller use extreme caution, propeller blades can be very
sharp.
23. SCX Upper vertical shaft is 17 tooth spline, SC, Merc lowers are 15 tooth spline. A 17 - 15 tooth
coupler is available 01 - 2150 (cannot be used with a spacer).
24. Use extreme caution if modifying lower, case can be weakened or handling can be
adversely affected.
25. Break in: Do not use full throttle until drive is fully warmed up, do not hold drive at wide open throttle
for more than 2 minutes for the first 3 hours of use.
26. Inspect anode (located on front of cavitation plate) for corrosion or debris; if necessary clean or
replace.
27. Do not shift drive while running on hose with propeller
installed.
28. Rotation: shift linkage pushed in - right hand rotation, shift linkage
pulled out - left hand rotation.
29. Serial # location: Port side below SCX,SCX4 sticker.
Warning!
Warning!
SCX Upper & SCX Lower
New Break in
5 - 8 hours
After Break in
20 - 30 hours
SCX4 Upper & SCX4 Lower
New Break in
5 - 8 hours
After Break in
20 - 30 hours
SCX Upper & SC Lower
New Break in
5 - 8 hours
Check Drain Plug Magnet
Every 20 Hours
Caution!
Caution!
Caution!
Caution!