Mercury 225 EFI, Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE
90-884294 OCTOBER 2001 Page 1B-1
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Section 1B - Maintenance
Table of Contents
Specifications 1B-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gear Case Lubricant Capacity 1B-1 . . . . . . . . .
Special Tools 1B-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quicksilver Lubricant/Sealant 1B-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule 1B-4 . . . . .
Before Each Use 1B-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
After Each Use 1B-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Every 100 Hours of Use or Once Yearly,
Whichever Occurs First
1B-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flushing Engine 1B-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flushing Cooling System – Using Cowl
Flush Plug
1B-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flushing Cooling System –
Using Flushing Attachment 44357A2
1B-5 . . . .
Fuel System 1B-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Line Inspection 1B-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Water Separating Fuel Filter –
EFI Models
1B-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corrosion Control Anode 1B-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plug Inspection 1B-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Inspection 1B-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Replacement 1B-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication Points 1B-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Power Trim Fluid 1B-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gear Case Lubrication 1B-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage Preparation 1B-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications
Gear Case Lubricant Capacity
Gear Case Ratio Capacity
1.75:1 28.0 fl. oz. (828.0 ml)
1.87:1 28.0 fl. oz. (828.0 ml)