Mercury 1.7 MI, Manual

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MAINTENANCE SECTION 5
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Maintenance
WARNING
Avoid injury or death and power package damage from an electrical shock, fire or
explosion. Always disconnect both battery cables from the battery before servicing
the power package.
CAUTION
It is good practice to ventilate the engine compartment prior to servicing any engine
components to remove any fuel vapors which may cause difficulty breathing or be
an irritant.
IMPORTANT: Refer to Maintenance Chart for complete listing of all scheduled
maintenance to be performed. Some listings can be done by owner/operator, while
others should be performed by an authorized Cummins MerCruiser Diesel dealer /
distributor. Before attempting maintenance or repair procedures not covered in this
manual, it is recommended that the appropriate Cummins MerCruiser Diesel or
Mercury MerCruiser Service Manual be purchased and read thoroughly.
IMPORTANT:
NOTE: Maintenance points are color coded for ease of identification. See the decal on
engine for identification.
• Blue - Coolant
• Yellow - Engine Oil
• Orange - Fuel
• Brown - Transmission Fluid
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