MerCruiser 3.0 TKS, User Manual

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Section 5 - Maintenance
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NOVEMBER 2010 Page 63
NOTE: If the boat is operated at idle for prolonged periods of time, coupler should be lubricated
Bravo Models
‑ every 50
hours;
Alpha Models
‑ every 150 hours.
Alpha drive coupler Bravo drive coupler
a - Grease fitting
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
91
Engine Coupler Spline
Grease
Coupler 92-802869A 1
NOTE:
Alpha Models
‑ Your power package is equipped with a sealed engine coupler and Perm‑a‑Lube U‑joints. The sealed
coupler and shaft splines can be lubricated without removing the sterndrive unit. The Perm‑a‑Lube U‑joints do not require
lubrication.
NOTE:
Bravo Models
‑ The coupler and shaft splines can be lubricated without removing the sterndrive unit. Apply lubricant
from a typical hand‑operated grease gun until a small amount of grease begins to push out. The Perm‑a‑Lube U‑joints do not
require lubrication.
Driveshaft Extension Models
1. Lubricate the transom end grease fitting and engine end grease fitting by applying approximately 10–12 pumps of grease
from a typical hand‑operated grease gun.
2. Lubricate the driveshaft grease fittings by applying approximately 3–4 pumps of grease from a typical hand‑operated
grease gun.
a - Driveshaft grease fittings
b - Transom end grease fitting
c - Engine end grease fitting
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
42
U-Joint and Gimbal
Bearing Grease
Transom end grease fitting, engine end grease fitting,
driveshaft grease fittings
92-802870A1
a
6213
a
6212
a
b
a
c
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