Mercury 2.8 Diesel, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Section 4 - Maintenance
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e. Install the sealing washer and drain plug, if equipped.
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9. After the seawater has completely drained, apply sealant to the threads of the drain plugs or fittings (if equipped). Install
and tighten the drain plugs or fittings.
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
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Perfect Seal Drain plug or fitting threads 92-34227Q02
10. Connect all hoses. Tighten the hose clamps.
Sterndrive Water Inlets Check
1. Obtain a piece of wire the appropriate size to insert into the water inlets holes.
2. Insert the wire in and out of the sterndrive water inlets to ensure that they are open and to remove debris or marine growth.
Do not scrape the sterndrive paint.
3. Remove the wire from the sterndrive and retain for periodic water inlet checks.
a - Dual water pickup water inlets
b - Side pickup water inlets
a b
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