Section 5 - Maintenance
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Power Steering Fluid
Checking
1. Stop the engine and center the sterndrive unit.
2. Remove the fill cap/dipstick and observe the level.
a. Proper fluid level with engine at normal operating temperature should be within
the warm range.
b. Proper fluid level with engine cold should be within the cold range.
a
b
c
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a - Power steering pump
b - Cold range
c - Warm range
3. Fill to full line with specified fluid.
IMPORTANT: If fluid is not visible in pump, contact your authorized Mercury MerCruiser
dealer.
Filling
1. Remove the fill cap/dipstick and observe the level.
2. Add Quicksilver Power Trim and Steering Fluid or Dexron III Automatic Transmission
Fluid (ATF) to bring the fluid level up to the proper level.
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
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Power Trim and Steering Fluid Power steering system 92-858074K01
3. Reinstall the fill cap/dipstick.
Changing
Power steering fluid does not require changing unless it becomes contaminated with water
or debris. Contact your authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer.
Engine Coolant
Checking
!
CAUTION
A sudden loss of pressure can cause hot coolant to boil and discharge violently resulting
in serious injury from burns. Allow the engine to cool down before removing the coolant
pressure cap.
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