Section 5 - Maintenance
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OCTOBER 2012
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Sterndrive Surface Care
Standard Bravo sterndrive
a -
Sacrificial trim cylinder anode
b -
Sacrificial anodic plate
c -
Steering lever ground wire
d -
Ground wire between the gimbal ring and bell housing
e -
Stainless steel hoses
f -
Ground wire between the gimbal housing and trim cylinder
g -
Ground wire between the gimbal ring and gimbal housing
We recommend the following maintenance items to help keep your sterndrive corrosion‑free:
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Maintain a complete paint covering on the sterndrive.
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Check the finish regularly. Prime and paint nicks and scratches using Mercury enamel paint and touch up paint. Use only
tin‑based antifouling paint or its equivalent on or near aluminum surfaces below the waterline.
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If bare metal is showing, apply two coats of paint.
Description
Where used
Part number
Mercury Phantom Black
Bare metal
92‑ 802878‑1
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Spray all electrical connections with sealant.
Tube Ref No.
Description
Where Used
Part No.
25
Liquid Neoprene
All electrical connections
92- 25711 3
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Inspect the sacrificial trim tab or anode plate if equipped, at regular intervals and replace it before it is half gone. If a
stainless steel propeller is installed, additional anodes or a MerCathode system will be required.
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Inspect the propeller shaft for fishing line, which can cause corrosion on a stainless steel shaft.
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Remove the propeller at least every 60 days and lubricate the propeller shaft.
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Do not use lubricants containing graphite on or near the aluminum in saltwater.
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Do not paint trim tabs or the mounting surface.
Flushing the Seawater System—Sterndrive Models
General Information—Bravo Sterndrive
Your boat could be equipped with a combination of any of three different types of water pickups: through‑the‑hull,
through‑the‑transom, and through‑the‑sterndrive. The flushing procedures for these systems are separated into two categories:
sterndrive water pickups and alternative water pickups.
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