Mercury OUTBOARD MOTOR - Page 61

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• Lubricate the throttle and shift cables, moving components and pivot locations.
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• Steering Cable Grease Fitting (If Equipped) - Rotate steering wheel to fully retract the steering cable
end into the outboard tilt tube. Lubricate through fitting.
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a - Steering cable grease fitting
b - Steering cable end
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WARNING
The end of the steering cable must be fully retracted into the outboard tilt tube before adding lubricant. Adding
lubricant to steering cable when fully extended could cause steering cable to become hydraulically locked. A
hydraulically locked steering cable will cause loss of steering control, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
2. Lubricate the following with Light Weight Oil
• Steering Link Rod Pivot Points - Lubricate pivot points.