Section 5 - Maintenance
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The following sacrificial anodes are installed at different locations on your power package. These anodes help protect against
galvanic corrosion by sacrificing its metal to be slowly eroded instead of the metal components on the power package.
Gearcase Anodic Plate
‑ Mounted on the underside of the lower gearcase.
a -
Anode
Ventilation Plate Anode
‑ Mounted on the front of the gearcase.
a -
Anode
Drive Mounted Anodic Block (if equipped)
‑ Mounted to underside of gimbal housing.
5640
MerCathode System
‑ Electrode assembly replaces Anodic block. System should be tested to ensure adequate output. The
test should be performed where boat is moored, using Quicksilver Reference Electrode and Test Meter. Contact your
authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer.
a
10952
a
6122