Specifications

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Checking Fluids Levels
CRANKCASE OIL
1 Check engine oil daily before first start-up.
NOTE: If it becomes necessary to check oil level during operation, stop engine and allow 5 minutes for oil to
drain into pan.
2 Remove dipstick. Wipe clean and reinstall into dipstick tube.
3 Remove dipstick and observe oil level. Oil must be between marks and on dipstick.
A MAXIMUM Oil Level - top line. Fill to this level; do not overfill.
B MINIMUM Oil Level - Do not allow oil level to drop below this line.
4 If necessary, add oil as follows: Remove oil filler cap (port oil filler cap is shown on opposite page - port similar).
Add specified oil to bring level up to, but not over, “MAXIMUM” mark on dipstick. Reinstall oil filler cap.
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DRIVE UNIT OIL
5 Check gear lube monitor oil level; keep oil level at or near “Fill” line. Check for water at bottom of monitor,
and/or if oil appears a milky-tan, contact your Authorized MerCruiser Dealer immediately; both conditions indi-
cate a water leak somewhere in the drive unit.
IMPORTANT: If more than 2 fl. oz. (59 ml) of Quicksilver High Performance Gear Lube are required to
fill gear lube monitor, a seal may be leaking. Contact your Authorized MerCruiser Dealer for service.
Damage to drive unit may occur due to lack of lubrication.
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POWER TRIM PUMP FLUID
Power trim pump fluid level must be checked with the drive unit in the full “Down/In” position.
6 New trim pumps have a shipping “cap plug” in the reservoir fill neck. Remove fill cap from reservoir and check
to ensure that this “cap plug” is NOT present in filler neck. Remove
and discard “cap plug” if present.
7 Remove fill cap and observe oil level. Level must be up to, but not over, the bottom edge of fill neck.
IMPORTANT: Fill cap has a small hole in it which acts as a vent. Frequently check that vent is open and
unrestricted.
8 Add Quicksilver Power Trim and Steering Fluid if available, as necessary, to bring oil to proper level or use
SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil. Install fill cap.
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POWER STEERING PUMP FLUID
IMPORTANT: If fluid is not visible in reservoir, contact your Authorized MerCruiser Dealer.
Power steering fluid must be checked with engine off and drive unit pointed straight back. Check with engine
warm.
9 Remove fill cap/dipstick from reservoir. Wipe clean and reinstall into reservoir.
10Remove fill cap/dipstick and observe fluid level. Fluid must be between marks on fill cap/dipstick.
A MAXIMUM – “FULL HOT” Fluid Level - top line. Fill to this level when fluid is hot; do not overfill .
B MINIMUM – “FULL COLD” Fluid Level - Fill to this level when fluid is cold. Do not allow fluid to drop below
this level.
11 If necessary, add Quicksilver Power Trim and Steering Fluid or, if Quicksilver Power Trim and Steering Fluid
is not available, use Dexron II, to bring fluid to proper level. Replace fill cap/dipstick.