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CA290
Maintenance
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WARNING
Always disconnect battery cables from battery before working
around electrical system components to prevent injury to your-
self or damage to electrical system.
IMPORTANT: Refer to MAINTENANCE CHART for complete
listing of all scheduled maintenance to be performed. Some list-
ings can be done by owner/operator, while others should be
performed by an Authorized MerCruiser Dealer. Before attempt-
ing maintenance or repair procedures not covered in this manu-
al, it is recommended that a MerCruiser Service Manual(s) be
purchased and read thoroughly.
NOTE: Maintenance points are color coded for ease of identifica-
tion. See the decal on engine for identification.
Maintenance Aids
1 Power Steering System - Quicksilver Power Trim and Steering
Fluid or Dexron III automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
2 All Pivot Points - SAE 30W motor oil.
3 Fogging (Winterizing) Engine - Quicksilver Storage Seal or SAE
20W motor oil.
4 Exposed portion of Steering Cable and Propeller Shaft - Quicksil-
ver Special Lubricant 101.
5 Stern Drive Unit - Quicksilver High Performance Gear Lube.
6 Gimbal Bearing - Quicksilver U-Joint and Gimbal Bearing Grease.
7 All Exterior Surfaces - Quicksilver Primer and Spray Paint and
Quicksilver Corrosion Guard.
8 Power Trim System - Quicksilver Power Trim and Steering Fluid,
or SAE 10W-30 motor oil.
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