Mercury 4 - Page 44

MAINTENANCE
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DRAINING GEARCASE
1. Tilt outboard so that the oil drain plug is at the lowest point.
2. Place drain pan below outboard.
3. Remove vent plug and fill/drain plug and drain lubricant.
a
b
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a - Vent plug b - Fill/drain plug
GEARCASE LUBRICANT CAPACITY
Gearcase lubricant capacity is approximately 200 ml (6.8 fl. oz.).
GEARCASE LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATION
Mercury or Quicksilver Premium or High Performance Gear Lubricant.
CHECKING LUBRICANT LEVEL AND REFILLING GEARCASE
1. Place outboard in a vertical operating position.
2. Remove vent plug from vent hole.
3. Place lubricant tube into the fill hole and add lubricant until it appears at the vent hole.
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a
b
c
a - Vent plug
b - Lubricant at vent hole
c - Fill/drain plug