MAINTENANCE
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IMPORTANT: Refer to
Maintenance Charts
(on following pages)
for complete listing of all scheduled maintenance to be performed.
Some listings can be done by the owner/operator, while others
should be performed by an authorized Mercury Marine dealer.
Before attempting maintenance or repair procedures not covered
in this manual, Mercury Marine recommends purchasing a
Mercury Marine Service Manual.
Servicing High Horsepower Engines
All high performance engines require frequent maintenance and
inspection schedules due to the extreme duty cycles and related
stress these products endure. Failure to follow the detailed
maintenance and service schedule as written and supplied by
Mercury Marine could lead to catastrophic engine failure and
increased owner expense.
Maintenance Charts
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Interval
Task
Check prior to every use and every 3
hours of operation
Engine oil (reservoir), power steering
and transmission fluid ‑ Check level
Battery ‑ Check water level and inspect
for damage
Seawater pickups ‑ Check for marine
growth or debris
After each use
Flush the cooling system if used in salty,
brackish, or mineral laden water
Weekly
Seawater strainer ‑ Check for debris and
clean
Anodes ‑ Inspect and replace if 50
percent eroded
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