MerCruiser 3.0 TKS, User Manual

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Section 5 - Maintenance
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NOVEMBER 2010 Page 49
Date Maintenance Performed Engine Hours
Sealed Carburetor Mixture Screw
IMPORTANT: Changing the mixture setting on this engine can affect the exhaust emissions level and void the emissions
certification. Do not adjust or remove the mixture settings or remove the mixture screw seals. See your authorized Mercury
dealer or emissions testing agency.
Engine Oil
NOTICE
Discharge of oil, coolant, or other engine/drive fluids into the environment is restricted by law. Use caution not to spill oil,
coolant, or other fluids into the environment when using or servicing your boat. Be aware of the local restrictions governing
the disposal or recycling of waste, and contain and dispose of fluids as required.
Checking
1. Stop the engine. Allow approximately 5 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan. The boat must be at rest in the water.
2. Remove the dipstick. Wipe clean and reinstall fully into the dipstick tube. Wait 60 seconds to allow trapped air to vent.
NOTE: Ensure that dipstick is installed with oil level indication marks facing the rear of the engine (flywheel end).
a - Dipstick tube
IMPORTANT: Add the specified engine oil to bring the level up to, but not over, the full or OK range mark on the dipstick.
a