Mercury 80 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
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b
ob00683
a
a - Swivel bracket b - Tilt support lever
• Tilt Tube - Lubricate through fitting.
ob00684
• Steering Cable Grease Fitting (If equipped) - Rotate steering wheel to fully retract the steering cable
end into the outboard tilt tube. Lubricate through fitting.
a
b
ob00685
a - Fitting b - Steering cable end
!
WARNING
The end of the steering cable must be fully retracted into the outboard tilt tube before adding lubricant.
Adding lubricant to steering cable when fully extended could cause steering cable to become hydraulically
locked. A hydraulically locked steering cable will cause loss of steering control, possibly resulting in serious
injury or death.
3. Lubricate the following with light weight oil.
• Steering Link Rod Pivot Points - Lubricate pivot points.

Mercury 80 Specifications

General

Steering	Remote
Shaft Length	20 in (508 mm)
Gear Ratio	2.07:1
Horsepower	80 hp
Full Throttle RPM Range	5000-6000 RPM
Bore x Stroke	3.15 x 3.15 in (80 x 80 mm)