MerCruiser Axius SeaCore 350 MAG, User Manual

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Section 5 - Maintenance
Page 78 90-899883169 DECEMBER 2007
1. Check the gear lube oil level. Keep the oil level within the recommended operating
range. If any water is visible at the bottom of the monitor or appears at the oil fill/drain
plug and/or if oil appears discolored, contact your authorized Mercury MerCruiser
dealer immediately. Both conditions may indicate a water leak somewhere in the
sterndrive unit.
33204
Seawater‑cooled model shown
Filling
IMPORTANT: If more than 59 mL (2 fl oz) of High Performance Gear Lubricant is required
to fill the monitor, a seal may be leaking. Damage to the sterndrive unit may occur due to
lack of lubrication. Contact your authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer.
1. Remove the gear lube monitor cap.
2. Fill the monitor with the specified fluid so that the oil level is in the operating range. Do
not overfill.
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
87
High Performance Gear
Lubricant
Gear lube monitor 92-858064K01
3. Replace the cap.
NOTE: When filling the entire sterndrive unit refer to Changing.
Changing
1. Remove the gear lube monitor from the bracket.
2. Empty the contents into a suitable container.
3. Install the gear lube monitor in the bracket.