Mercury 9.9 Bigfoot 4-Stroke - Page 70

MAINTENANCE
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a - Steering cable grease fitting b - Steering cable end
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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.
2. Lubricate the following with Light Weight Oil.
• Steering Link Rod Pivot Points ‑ Lubricate points.
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a - Steering link rod pivot points
3. Lubricate the following with Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Lubricants Anti‑Corrosion Grease or 2‑4‑C
with Teflon.
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
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Anti-Corrosion Grease Propeller shaft 92-802867Q1
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2-4-C with Teflon Propeller shaft 92-802859Q1
• Propeller Shaft ‑ Refer to Propeller Replacement for removal and installation of the propeller. Coat the
entire propeller shaft with lubricant to prevent the propeller hub from corroding to the shaft.