MerCruiser 496 MAG Bravo, User Manual

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Section 5 - Maintenance
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Section 5 - Maintenance
Table of Contents
Owner/Operator Responsibilities........................ 67
Dealer Responsibilities....................................... 67
Maintenance....................................................... 67
Do It Yourself Maintenance Suggestions........... 68
Inspection........................................................... 68
Maintenance Schedule - Sterndrive Models....... 69
Routine Maintenance ................................... 69
Each Day Start ....................................... 69
Each Day End ........................................ 69
Weekly ................................................... 69
Every Two Months or 50 Hours .............. 69
Scheduled Maintenance ............................... 69
After the initial 20 Hour Break-in Period
............................................................... 69
Every 100 Hours or Annually (Whichever
Occurs First) ........................................... 69
Every 200 Hours or 3 Years ................... 70
Every 300 Hours or 3 Years ................... 70
Every 5 Years ......................................... 70
Maintenance Log................................................ 70
Engine Oil........................................................... 71
Checking ...................................................... 71
Filling ............................................................ 71
Changing Oil and Filter ................................ 72
Easy Engine Oil Drain System ............... 72
Engine Oil Drain Pump ........................... 73
Changing Filter ....................................... 73
Power Steering Fluid.......................................... 74
Checking ...................................................... 74
Filling ............................................................ 75
Changing ...................................................... 75
Engine Coolant................................................... 75
Checking ...................................................... 75
Filling ............................................................ 76
Changing ..................................................... 76
Drive Unit Oil....................................................... 76
Checking ...................................................... 76
Filling ............................................................ 77
Changing ...................................................... 78
Power Trim Fluid................................................. 80
Checking ...................................................... 80
Filling ............................................................ 80
Changing ...................................................... 80
Battery................................................................ 81
Multiple EFI Engine Battery Precautions.......81
Cleaning The Flame Arrestor.............................. 81
Cleaning The IAC Muffler................................... 82
Water-Separating Fuel Filter (496)..................... 83
Water-Separating Fuel Filter.........................83
GEN III Models..............................................84
Removal ................................................. 84
Installation .............................................. 85
Lubrication.......................................................... 85
Steering System............................................85
Throttle Cable................................................87
Shift Cable - Typical......................................88
Sterndrive Unit and Transom Assembly........88
Sterndrive U-joint Shaft Splines And O-rings
(Sterndrive Unit Removed)............................89
Engine Coupler.............................................89
Engine Coupler.............................................90
Driveshaft Extension Models.........................90
Propellers............................................................ 91
Propeller Repair............................................91
Bravo Sterndrive Propeller Removal.............91
Bravo One Models ................................. 91
Bravo Two Models ................................. 93
Bravo Three Models ............................... 94
Bravo Sterndrive Propeller Installation..........96
Bravo One Models ................................. 96
Bravo Two Models ................................. 98
Bravo Three ........................................... 99
Serpentine Drive Belt........................................ 101
Checking .................................................... 101
Replacing ................................................... 101
Corrosion Protection......................................... 103
Corrosion Information..................................103
Maintaining Ground Circuit Continuity.........103
Anodes and MerCathode System Locations
....................................................................103
Checking the Quicksilver MerCathode System
....................................................................104
Power Package Exterior Surfaces..............105
Boat Bottom Care........................................105
Anti-fouling Paint.........................................105
Sterndrive Surface Care..............................107
Flushing the Power Package............................ 108
Flushing Attachments ........................... 108
Sterndrive Water Pickups ..................... 109
Alternative Water Pickups .................... 111
The SeaCore Power Package Flushing
Procedure....................................................112
Models Using The Sterndrive Water Pickup
............................................................. 112
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