Mercury HP 500 EFI Bravo XR/XZ/III, User Manual, Page: 81 / 148

77 500 EFI Bravo
MAINTENANCE
CA426hp
Maintenance Charts
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TO BE PERFORMED BY
OWNER/OPERATOR
Task Interval
Engine Crankcase Oil -
Check Level
Check every 3 hrs. of operation
Power Steering Fluid -
Check level
Stern Drive Unit Oil - Check
Level
Battery - Check level and
inspect for damage
Weekly
Power Trim Pump Oil -
Check Level
Anodes - Inspect for ero-
sion
Gear Housing Water Pick-
ups - Check for marine
growth or debris
Serpentine Belt - Inspect
condition and check tension Every 100 Hours of Operation or
120 Days, Whichever Occurs First.
Propeller Shaft - Lubricate
Saltwater use: Every 50 Hours of
Operation or 60 Days, Whichever
Power Package Exterior
Surfaces - Spray with rust
preventative
Operation or 60 Days, Whichever
Occurs First.
Freshwater use: Every 100 Hours
of Operation or 120 Days, Which-
ever Occurs First.
Power Package Exterior
Surfaces - Clean and paint
Once a Year
Cooling System - Flush
seawater section
Saltwater use: After Each Use