MerCruiser 3.0 MPI User Manual

Section 5 - Maintenance
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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
2. Turn steering wheel until steering cable fully extended. Lightly lubricate the exposed
part of cable.
a
6222
a - Extended steering cable
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
34
Special Lubricant 101 Steering cable 92-802865Q02

MerCruiser 3.0 MPI Specifications

General

Horsepower	135 hp (101 kW)
Ignition	Electronic
Cylinders	4
Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated
Compression Ratio	9.3:1
Full Throttle RPM	4400-4800 RPM
Displacement	3.0L / 181 CID
Fuel System	Multi-Port Injection (MPI)
Bore x Stroke	4.00" x 3.60" (101.6mm x 91.4mm)
Fuel Requirement	87 Octane Minimum
Engine Type	Inline 4
Cooling System	Raw water
Alternator Output	65 amp