Section 5 - Maintenance
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2. Remove the dipstick. Wipe the dipstick with a clean, lint‑free cloth.
Transmission dipstick, with cover removed for clarity
3. Insert the dipstick, resting it on the top of the threaded hole.
4. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level indicated. The oil level should be between the maximum and minimum marks on
the dipstick.
NOTE: Oil from the transmission oil cooler and hoses may drain into the transmission, causing an oil level slightly above the
maximum mark.
Checking—dipstick resting on top of threaded hole
a - Maximum mark
b - Minimum mark
c - Top of threaded hole
d - Dipstick
5. If the level is correct, install the dipstick.
6. If the level is low, add the specified transmission oil through the dipstick threaded hole to bring the level up to the maximum
mark on the dipstick.
Description Fluid Type Fluid Part Number
Transmission and drop box
Synthetic Power Steering Fluid SAE
0W‑30
92‑858077K01
NOTE: If the transmission oil level is extremely low, contact your local Cummins MerCruiser Diesel Authorized Repair Facility.
IMPORTANT: For a more accurate measurement, operate the engine at 1500 RPM for three minutes immediately before
checking the oil level.
NOTICE
The seawater pumps on vessels equipped with Zeus pod drives can be damaged by excessive exhaust aeration due to
inadequate water flow. To ensure adequate water flow across the seawater inlets, make sure that the vessel is underway before
exceeding 1500 RPM.
7. Start the engine and operate at 1500 RPM for three minutes to fill all the hydraulic circuits. To avoid excessive exhaust aeration
of the seawater, do not operate the engine above 1500 RPM.
8. Stop the engine and quickly check the oil level.
9. If the oil level is low, add the specified transmission oil to bring the level up to the maximum mark on the dipstick.
10. Install the dipstick.
11. Install the drive cover if it was removed. Refer to Installing the Drive Cover.
12. If your model is equipped with a drive cover, install the access cover.
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