Mercury 2.8 Diesel, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Section 4 - Maintenance
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DECEMBER 2015 Page 49
3. Add the specified fluid to bring the fluid level to within the "MIN" and "MAX" lines on the reservoir.
a - Reservoir
b - "MIN" and "MAX" lines
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
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Power Trim and Steering Fluid Power trim pump 92-858074K01
4. Install the fill cap.
Changing
Power trim fluid does not require changing unless it becomes contaminated with water or debris. Contact your Mercury Diesel
authorized repair facility.
Power‑Assisted Steering Fluid
IMPORTANT: Use only Quicksilver Power Trim and Steering Fluid or Dexron III automatic transmission fluid (ATF) in the
power‑assisted steering system.
IMPORTANT: Running the pump dry will damage the pump. Always check steering fluid levels before operating the boat.
Checking
1. Center the sterndrive and stop the engine.
2. Remove the fill cap and dipstick from the fluid reservoir and observe the level.
a. The proper fluid level with the engine cold should be between the full cold mark and the end of the dipstick.
b. With the engine at normal operating temperature, the fluid level should be between the full hot and full cold marks.
Typical
a - Fill cap and dipstick
b - Full hot mark
c - Full cold mark
d - Fluid reservoir
a
b
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b
c
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