115500 EFI Bravo
MAINTENANCE
Corrosion and Corrosion Protection (cont.)
1 Gear Housing Anode - is located in the splash plate, just above
the propellers.
2 Anodic Plate - serves as a sacrificial anode. Unscrew both at-
taching screws and remove. Install a new anodic plate and tight-
en securely.
3 MerCathode System - should be tested to ensure adequate out-
put.
Test should be made where boat is moored, using Quicksilver Refer-
ence Electrode and Test Meter. Contact your Authorized MerCruiser
Dealer to arrange for this test.
4 Anodic Block Kit (Optional) - Mounted to boat transom. Acts
as a sacrificial anode. Replace as required.
5 Trim Cylinder Anodes - are mounted on each trim cylinder. To
replace the trim cylinder anodes:
• Remove two screws from each anode.
• Install new anodes and tighten securely.
6 Propeller Anode - is located in front of the propeller, between the
front side of the propeller and the gear housing. Refer to “Propel-
ler” section in this manual for propeller removal and installation.
To replace the propeller anode:
• Remove propeller.
• Remove two screws from anode.
• Install new anode and tighten securely.
• Reinstall propeller. See “Propeller Installation” for proper torque.