Mercury MerCruiser 4.3 TKS, User Manual

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Section 5 - Maintenance
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6. Thread filter onto bracket and tighten securely by hand. Do NOT use a filter wrench.
a
b
c
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a - Fuel filter base
b - Sealing ring
c - Fuel filter
7. Open fuel supply valve, if equipped.
8. Ensure that engine compartment is properly ventilated.
9. Supply cooling water to the engine.
10. Start the engine. Check for gasoline leaks around the fuel filter assembly. If leaks exist,
stop the engine immediately. Recheck the filter installation, clean spilled fuel and
properly ventilate the engine compartment. If leaks continue, stop the engine
immediately and contact your authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer.
Lubrication
Steering System
!
WARNING
Incorrect cable lubrication can cause hydraulic lock, leading to serious injury or death
from loss of boat control. Completely retract the end of the steering cable before applying
lubricant.
NOTE: If steering cable does not have grease fitting, inner wire of cable cannot be greased.
1.
If Steering Cable Has Grease Fittings:
Turn steering wheel until steering cable is fully
retracted into cable housing. Apply approximately 3 pumps of grease from a typical
hand‑operated grease gun.
6221
a
a - Steering cable grease fitting
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
34
Special Lubricant 101 Steering cable grease fitting 92-802865Q02