5. Remove the tube from the oil fill/drain hole. Quickly install the sealing
washer and the oil fill/drain screw. Securely tighten the screw.
6. Add the specified gear lubricant to the monitor bottle.
7. When the oil starts to run out the oil vent hole, reinstall the drive oil vent
screw and seal. Securely tighten the screw.
a - Gear lube monitor bottle
b - "COLD FILL" line
Tube Ref
No.
Description Where Used Part No.
SAE 85W90
Mercury Racing
Gear Oil
Gear lube monitor bottle 8M0078015
8. Continue adding gear lube until the oil level is at the top line marked
"COLD FILL" on the bottle.
9. Lubricate the neck of the O‑ring with Mercury Racing Gear Oil to ensure
ease of installation and removal of the cap.
10. Install the filler cap, being careful to not overtighten.
IMPORTANT: Check the reservoir bottle oil level after the first use.
11. Heavily grease the propeller shaft with Extreme Grease. Reinstall the
propeller and tighten the nut to the specified torque.
MAINTENANCE
64 eng