Mercury HP700 SCi - Page 107

MAINTENANCE
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Description N lb.
New Belt 489 110
Used Belt 400 90
2. Loosen the 5/8 in. locking nut on the adjusting screw. Leave
the wrench on the adjustment nut.
3. Use a 5/16 in. socket and tighten the adjusting screw until the
belt tension conforms to the correct setting on the gauge.
4. Hold the adjustment stud and tighten the 5/8 in locking nut.
a
c
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b
a - Belt tensioner pulley
b - Adjustment locking nut
c - Adjustment screw
5. Remove the belt tension gauge from the belt.
6. Run the engine for a few minutes and re‑check the tension.