Section 4 - Maintenance
90-8M0113924 eng DECEMBER 2015 Page 61
NOTICE
Without sufficient cooling water, the engine, the water pump, and other components will overheat and suffer damage. Provide
a sufficient supply of water to the water inlets during operation.
9. Supply cooling water to the engine.
10. Start the engine. Check for gasoline leaks around the fuel filter assembly. If leaks exist, stop the engine immediately.
Check the filter installation, clean spilled fuel, and properly ventilate the engine compartment. If leaks continue, stop engine
immediately and contact your authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer.
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 the steering cable does not have a grease fitting, the inner wire of the cable cannot be greased.
1.
If the steering cable has grease fittings: Turn the steering wheel until the steering cable is fully retracted into the cable
housing. Apply approximately three pumps of grease from a typical hand‑operated grease gun.
a - Steering cable grease fitting
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
Extreme Grease Steering cable grease fitting 8M0071842
2. Turn the steering wheel until the steering cable is fully extended. Lightly lubricate the exposed part of the cable.
a - Extended steering cable
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
Extreme Grease Steering cable 8M0071842
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6222
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