Section 5 - Maintenance
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OCTOBER 2012
5. Ensure that the filter cap is firmly seated against the Cool Fuel Module and torque each filter assembly retaining screw.
Description
Nm
lb‑in.
lb‑ft
Filter assembly retaining screw
6
53
–
6. Open fuel supply valve, if equipped.
7. Reconnect the Cool Fuel Module harness to the engine wiring harness.
8. Properly ventilate the engine compartment.
NOTICE
Without sufficient cooling water, the engine, the water pump, and other components will overheat and suffer damage. Provide
a sufficient supply of water to the water inlets during operation.
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
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 the steering cable does not have a grease fitting, the inner wire of the cable cannot be greased.
1.
If the steering cable has grease fittings:
Turn the steering wheel until the steering cable is fully retracted into the cable
housing. Apply approximately three pumps of grease from a typical hand‑operated grease gun.
a -
Steering cable grease fitting
Tube Ref No.
Description
Where Used
Part No.
34
Special Lubricant 101
Steering cable grease fitting
802859A1
6221
a
