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7. Stop the engine and check the transmission oil level with the
dipstick. If additional oil is required, add it in 200 cc (½ pint)
increments through the dipstick tube to bring the level up to the
"FULL" mark.
a -
Dipstick
b -
"FULL" mark
c -
Dipstick tube
C
HANGING
D
RIVE
U
NIT
O
IL
(D
RY
S
UMP
)
D
RIVELINE
M
ODELS
O
NLY
1. Place a container below the input shaft housing and remove the
bottom pipe plug.
a -
Input shaft housing
b -
Oil drain pipe plug
a
b
FULL
c
6790
b
a
7445
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the input shaft housing reservoir or
damage to the transom components could occur.
2. Fill the input shaft housing with fluid through the top pipe plug
hole "a" until oil flows from oil level pipe plug hole "b." Install the
pipe plugs "a" and "b" into the input shaft housing and tighten
securely.
a -
Fill pipe plug hole (fill
through here)
b -
Oil level pipe plug
hole
Tube Ref
No.
Description
Where Used
Part No.
SAE 85W-90
Mercury Racing
Gear Oil
Input shaft housing
8M0078015
A
LL
M
ODELS
1. Place the drive unit in a position so that the propeller shaft is
level.
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b
a
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