Section 5 - Maintenance
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Do not wash the sterndrive unit with a power washer. High pressures can damage the coating on the reference wire of the
MerCathode assembly, if equipped, and increase corrosion.
a - MerCathode reference electrode
b - Do not paint
c - Do not pressure wash
Sterndrive Surface Care
Standard Bravo sterndrive
a - Sacrificial trim cylinder anode
b - Sacrificial anodic plate
c - Steering lever ground wire
d - Ground wire between the gimbal ring and bell housing
e - Stainless steel hoses
f - Ground wire between the gimbal housing and trim cylinder
g - Ground wire between the gimbal ring and gimbal housing
We recommend the following maintenance items to help keep your sterndrive corrosion‑free:
• Maintain a complete paint covering on the sterndrive.
• Check the finish regularly. Prime and paint nicks and scratches using Mercury enamel paint and touch up paint. Use only tin–
based anti–fouling paint or its equivalent on or near aluminum surfaces below the waterline.
• If bare metal is showing, apply 2 coats paint.
Description
Where used Part number
Mercury Phantom Black Bare metal 92‑ 802878‑1
• Spray all electrical connections with sealant.
Tube Ref No.
Description Where Used Part No.
25
Liquid Neoprene All electrical connections 92- 25711 3
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