Section 4 - Maintenance
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3.
If the oil level is below the minimum mark on the dipstick, add transmission oil. See Filling.
a - Minimum oil level
b - Maximum oil level
c - Dipstick
4. Clean and install the dipstick.
IMPORTANT: To ensure an accurate indication of the oil level, operate the engine at 1500 RPM for two minutes
immediately before checking the oil level.
5. Start the engine and operate at 1500 RPM for two minutes to reach operating temperature and fill all of the transmission's
hydraulic circuits.
6. Stop the engine and quickly check the oil level with the dipstick.
7.
If the oil level is low, add transmission oil to bring the level up to the maximum mark on the dipstick. See Filling.
NOTE: If the transmission oil level was extremely low, see your local Mercury Diesel authorized repair facility.
8. Clean and install the dipstick.
Filling
1. If necessary, add the specified transmission oil through the dipstick receptacle to bring the level up to the maximum mark
on the dipstick.
a - Minimum oil level
b - Maximum oil level
c - Dipstick
NOTE: Always use the dipstick to determine the quantity of oil required.
Model
Capacity Fluid type Part Number
Technodrive 345‑A 1.6 L (1.7 US qt)
API Class CD SAE 20 or
API Class CD SAE 30 engine oil
Obtain Locally
2. Clean and install the dipstick.
3.
Check the oil level. Refer to Checking.
Changing
1. Remove the dipstick.