Section 5 - Maintenance
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• Avoid any electrical interconnection between the paint and the Mercury MerCruiser product, anodic blocks, or
MerCathode system by allowing a minimum of 40 mm (1‑1/2 in.) unpainted area on the transom of the boat around
these items.
a - Painted boat transom
b - Unpainted area on transom
2.
Painting the sterndrive unit or transom assembly: The sterndrive unit and transom assembly should be painted with a
good‑quality marine paint or an anti‑fouling paint that does not contain copper, tin, or any other material that could conduct
electrical current. Do not paint drain holes, anodes, MerCathode system, or items specified by the boat manufacturer.
Lubrication
Steering System
!
WARNING
Incorrect cable lubrication can cause hydraulic lock, leading to serious injury or death from loss of boat control. Completely
retract the end of the steering cable before applying lubricant.
NOTE: If the steering cable does not have a grease fitting, the inner wire of the cable cannot be greased.
1.
If the steering cable has grease fittings, turn the steering wheel until the steering cable is fully retracted into the cable
housing. Apply approximately three pumps of grease from a typical hand‑operated grease gun.
a - Steering cable grease fitting
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
34
Special Lubricant 101 Steering cable grease fitting 92-802865Q02
b
a
5578
6221
a
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