Mercury 15XD User Manual

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MAINTENANCE
90-826883R2 JUNE 1998 Page 1B-1
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Section 1B - Maintenance
Table of Contents
Table of Contents 1B-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 1B-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gear Case Lubricant Capacity 1B-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Tools 1B-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quicksilver Lubricant/Sealant 1B-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule 1B-3. . . . . . . . . .
Before Each Use 1B-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
After Each Use 1B-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Every 100 Hours of Use or Once Yearly,
Whichever Occurs First 1B-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Every 300 Hours of Use or Three Years 1B-3. . . . . .
Flushing The Cooling System 1B-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel System 1B-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Line Inspection 1B-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Fuel Filter 1B-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corrosion Control Anode 1B-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plug Inspection 1B-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Inspection 1B-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Replacement -- Electric Start Remote
Control Models 1B-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication Points 1B-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gear Case Lubrication 1B-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gear Case Lubricant Capacity 1B-10. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Draining Gear Case 1B-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Draining Gear Case 1B-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Lubricant Level and Refilling
Gear Case 1B-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage Preparations 1B-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel System 1B-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting External Engine Components 1B-12. . . .
Protecting Internal Engine Components 1B-12. . . . .
Gear Case 1B-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning Outboard for Storage 1B-13. . . . . . . . . .
Battery Storage 1B-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications
Gear Case Lubricant Capacity
Gear Case Ratio Capacity
2.25:1 8.8 fl. oz. (260.0ml)
Special Tools
1. Flushing Attachment 44357A2
2. Grease Gun 91-37299A1

Mercury 15XD Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	15XD
Category	Outboard Motor
Language	English