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MerCruiser MCM 3.0LX User Manual

MerCruiser MCM 3.0LX
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MAINTENANCE - 1B - 1390-816462 2-695
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CAUTION
Watch temperature gauge at dash to ensure the
engine does not overheat.
4. Operate engine at idle speed in NEUTRAL gear
for 10 minutes or until discharge water is clear,
then stop engine.
5. Shut off water tap(s).
6. Remove hose and flushing attachment from drive
unit.:
NOTE: If flushing cooling system with boat in water,
raise drive unit to trailer position, to remove flushing
attachment. Lower drive unit to full IN/DOWN position
after completion.
7. Follow instructions “a” or “b.”
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CAUTION
If boat is in the water, seacock (if so equipped)
must remain closed until engine is to be re-
started, to prevent contaminated water from flow-
ing back into cooling system. If boat is not fitted
with a seacock, water inlet hose must remain dis-
connected and plugged, to prevent water from
flowing into cooling system and/or boat. As a pre-
cautionary measure, attach a tag to the ignition
switch or steering wheel with the warning that the
seacock must be opened or the water inlet hose
reconnected prior to starting the engine.
a. If equipped with seacock: Observing pre-
caution above, open seacock.
b. If NOT equipped with seacock: Observing
precaution above, remove plug from seawa-
ter inlet hose and reconnect seawater inlet
hose. Tighten hose clamps securely.
Lubrication
Lubricate pivot points with SAE 30W motor oil and
cable guide contact surfaces with Quicksilver 2-4-C
Marine Lubricant with Teflon.
Throttle Cable
50626
a
a - Pivot Points
Shift Cable
50626
b
a
b
a
a - Pivot Points
b - Guide Contact Surface
Index

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MerCruiser MCM 3.0LX Specifications

General IconGeneral
Displacement181 CID (3.0L)
Horsepower135 HP
Fuel SystemCarbureted
IgnitionElectronic
Alternator65 Amp
Cylinders4
AspirationNaturally Aspirated
Horsepower @ RPM135 HP @ 4800 RPM
Full Throttle RPM Range4400-4800 RPM
Fuel TypeGasoline
Cooling SystemRaw Water Cooled
Oil Capacity4.5 Quarts
Bore x Stroke4.00 x 3.60 in. (101.6 x 91.4 mm)
Dry Weight635 lbs

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