Mercury 1.7 MI, Manual

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MAINTENANCE SECTION 5
Page 62 CMD-3967823 / 90-865237030 OCTOBER 2003
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Transmission Fluid
Checking
1. Remove the dipstick.
IMPORTANT: When checking the fluid level, rest the dipstick on top of the threaded
housing hole. Do not screw the dipstick into the threaded housing hole.
2. Check the fluid level as indicated on the dipstick with the dipstick resting on the top of
the threaded hole.
NOTE: The fluid level may be somewhat over the MAXIMUM mark, as some of the fluid from
the transmission fluid cooler and hoses may have drained back into the transmission.
3. If low, add transmission fluid to bring the level up to the MAXIMUM mark on the dipstick.
ÍÍ ÍÍ
a
b
c
d
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a - Dipstick
b - Threaded hole
c - MAXIMUM Fluid Level
d - MINIMUM Fluid Level
IMPORTANT: To accurately check the fluid level, the engine must be operated at 1500
rpm for 2 minutes immediately prior to checking the level.
4. Start the engine and operate at 1500 rpm for 2 minutes to fill all the hydraulic circuits.
5. Stop the engine and quickly check the fluid level with the dipstick resting on the top of
the threaded hole.
6. If low, add transmission fluid to bring the level up to the MAXIMUM mark on the dipstick.
Model
Capacity
liters (U.S. qts)
Fluid type
ZF Marine 25A 1.8 (1.9)
1
Dexron III Automatic Transmission
Fluid or Equivalent
1
Always use the dipstick to determine the exact quantity of oil or fluid required.
7. Install the dipstick.
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