MAINTENANCE
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 28
90-863160 MAY 2000 Page 1B-9
Inspection
Periodically inspect lubricant for water to ensure that sterndrive unit seals are not leaking.
Check for water at bottom of gear lube monitor. If a water leak is indicated the sterndrive
unit must be resealed.
CAUTION
If more than 2 fl. oz. (59ml) of Quicksilver High Performance Gear Lube is required
to fill gear lube monitor, a seal may be leaking. Find and correct cause of leak before
unit is placed in operation.
IMPORTANT: If sterndrive unit has set overnight or longer, check for water in stern-
drive unit, as follows:
1. Bravo I: Trim sterndrive unit to full DOWN/IN position.
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a
b
a-Oil Fill/Drain Plug
b-Sealing Washer
2. Bravo II and III: Trim sterndrive unit to full UP/OUT position.
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22103
a
b
a-Oil Fill/Drain Plug
b-Sealing Washer
3. Remove fill/drain plug to sample lubricant. If water runs out sterndrive unit is leaking and
must be resealed.
4. Reinstall fill/drain plug. Torque to 40 lb-in. (4.5 Nm).