Mercury 40 Jet - Page 93

MAINTENANCE
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2. Turn the steering on the outboard so that the drain hole is
facing downward. Remove drain plug and drain engine oil into
an appropriate container. Lubricate the seal on the drain plug
with oil and reinstall.
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CHANGING OIL FILTER
1. Place a rag or towel below the oil filter to absorb any spilled
oil.
2. Unscrew the old filter by turning the filter to the left.
3. Clean the mounting base. Apply a film of clean oil to the filter
gasket. Do not use grease
4. Screw the new filter on until the gasket contacts the base, then
tighten 3/4 to 1 turn.
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OIL FILLING
1. Remove the oil fill cap and add oil to the proper operating level.