Mercury MerCruiser Axius SeaCore 350 MAG, Manual

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Section 5 - Maintenance
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MAY 2011 Page 83
7. Start the engine, run the engine for three minutes, and check for leaks. Stop the engine. Allow approximately five minutes for
the oil to drain into the oil pan. The boat must be at rest in the water.
Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid—350/377 MAG ECT and SeaCore 350/377 MAG ECT
Checking
1. Stop the engine and center the sterndrive unit.
2. Remove the fill cap/dipstick and observe the level.
a. Proper fluid level with engine at normal operating temperature should be within the warm range.
b. Proper fluid level with engine cold should be within the cold range.
a - Power steering pump
b - Cold range
c - Warm range
3. Fill to full line with specified fluid.
IMPORTANT: If fluid is not visible in pump, contact your authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer.
Filling
1. Remove the fill cap/dipstick and observe the level.
2. Add Quicksilver Power Trim and Steering Fluid or Dexron III Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) to bring the fluid level up to
the proper level.
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
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Power Trim and Steering
Fluid
Power steering system 92-858074K01
3. Reinstall the fill cap/dipstick.
Changing
Power steering fluid does not require changing unless it becomes contaminated with water or debris. Contact your authorized
Mercury MerCruiser dealer.
Power Steering Fluid—350/377 MAG and SeaCore 350/377 MAG
Checking
1. Stop the engine and center the sterndrive unit.
2. Remove the fill cap/dipstick and observe the level.
a. Proper fluid level with engine at normal operating temperature should be within the warm range.
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