Section 5 - Maintenance
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Do not power‑wash a sterndrive that has a MerCathode assembly. Doing so can damage
the coating on the reference wire of the MerCathode assembly and increase corrosion.
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b
a
a -
Reference electrode
b -
Anode plate
Sterndrive Surface Care
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a
b
c
d
e
f
g
Standard Bravo sterndrive
a -
Sacrificial trim cylinder anode
b -
Sacrificial anodic plate
c -
Steering lever ground wire
d -
Ground wire between the gimbal
ring and bell housing
e -
Stainless steel hoses
f -
Ground wire between the gimbal
housing and trim cylinder
g -
Ground wire between the gimbal
ring and gimbal housing
We recommend the following maintenance items to help keep your sterndrive
corrosion‑free:
• Maintain a complete paint covering on the sterndrive.
• Check the finish regularly. Prime and paint nicks and scratches using Mercury enamel
paint and touch up paint. Use only tin–based anti–fouling paint or its equivalent on or
near aluminum surfaces below the waterline.
• If bare metal is showing, apply 2 coats paint.
Summary of Contents for Axius SeaCore 350 MAG
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