Section 5 - Maintenance
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Power Steering Fluid
Checking
1. Stop the engine and center the sterndrive unit.
2. Remove the fill cap/dipstick and observe the level.
a.
Proper fluid level with engine at normal operating temperature should be within
the warm range.
b.
Proper fluid level with engine cold should be within the cold range.
a
b
c
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a -
Power steering pump
b -
Cold range
c -
Warm range
3. Fill to full line with specified fluid.
IMPORTANT: If fluid is not visible in pump, contact your authorized Mercury MerCruiser
dealer.
Filling
1. Remove the fill cap/dipstick and observe the level.
2. Add Quicksilver Power Trim and Steering Fluid or Dexron III Automatic Transmission
Fluid (ATF) to bring the fluid level up to the proper level.
Tube Ref No.
Description
Where Used
Part No.
114
Power Trim and Steering Fluid
Power steering system
92-858074K01
3. Reinstall the fill cap/dipstick.
Changing
Power steering fluid does not require changing unless it becomes contaminated with water
or debris. Contact your authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer.
Engine Coolant
Checking
!
WARNING
Allow the engine to cool down before removing the coolant pressure cap. A sudden loss
of pressure could cause hot coolant to boil and discharge violently. After the engine has
cooled, turn the cap 1/4 turn to allow any pressure to escape slowly, then push down and
turn the cap all the way off.
Summary of Contents for Sterndrive 4.3L TKS
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