Mercury Bravo One Series, User Manual

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CA524
Lubrication
Steering System
1
If Steering Cable Has Grease Fittings: Turn steering until steering cable is fully retracted into cable housing.
Apply approximately 3 pumps of grease from a typical hand-operated grease gun. Lubricate at fitting with 2-4-C
Marine Lubricant with Teflon.
WARNING
Do not grease steering cable while extended. Hydraulic lock could occur and cause loss of steering
control.
NOTE: If steering cable does not have grease fitting, inner wire of cable cannot be greased.
2
Turn steering until steering cable fully extended. Lubricate by applying a thin coat of Special Lubricant 101
on exposed part of cable.
3
Lubricate steering system pivot points with SAE 30W motor oil.
4
On dual engine boats: Lubricate all pivot points, including tie bar pivot points, with SAE 30W motor oil.
5
Upon first starting engine, turn steering wheel several times to starboard, and then port, to ensure that the
steering system operates properly, before getting underway.
CA72
Shift Cable
6
Lubricate pivot points with SAE 30W motor oil.