MerCruiser 496 MAG Bravo, User Manual

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Section 5 - Maintenance
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Description Where used Part number
Mercury Phantom Black Bare metal 92‑ 802878‑1
• Spray all electrical connections with sealant.
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
25
Liquid Neoprene All electrical connections 92-25711-3
• Inspect the sacrificial trim tab or anode plate if equipped, at regular intervals and replace
it before it is half gone. If a stainless steel propeller is installed, additional anodes or a
MerCathode System will be required.
• Inspect the propeller shaft for fishing line, which can cause corrosion on a stainless
steel shaft.
• Remove the propeller at least every 60 days and lubricate the propeller shaft.
• Do not use lubricants containing graphite on or near the aluminum in saltwater.
• Do not paint trim tabs or the mounting surface.
Flushing the Power Package
Your boat could come equipped with a combination of any of three different types of water
pickups: through the hull, through the transom, and through the sterndrive. The flushing
procedures for these systems are separated into two categories: sterndrive water pickups
and alternative water pickups. Consult your authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer for
further explanation.
IMPORTANT: Bravo models equipped with closed cooling require dual water pickups and
must be equipped with a through‑hull or through‑transom pickup in addition to the
sterndrive water inlets.
FLUSHING ATTACHMENTS
a
b
c
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a
b
Flushing attachments for dual water pickup Flushing attachments for side water pickup
a - Flushing device
b - Hose attachment
c - Dual water pickup flush gearcase
seal kit