Specifications

MAINTENANCE
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Sterndrive Maintenance Chart (continued)
Scheduled Maintenance *
Every
100
hours or
annually

Every
200
hours
or 3
years

Every
300
hours
or 3
years

Every
2
years
Every
5
years
Touch-up paint the power package. 
Change the crankcase oil and filter. 
Change the drive unit oil and retorque the
connection of the gimbal ring to the
steering shaft.

Replace the water separating fuel filter
and the boost pump pre-filter.

Check the steering system and the remote
control for loose, missing, or damaged
parts. Lubricate the cables and the
linkages.

Inspect the U-joints, the splines and the
bellows. Check the clamps. Check the
engine alignment. Lubricate the U-joint
splines and cross bearing.
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
Lubricate the gimbal bearing and the
engine coupler.

Check the continuity circuit for loose or
damaged connections. Test the
MerCathode unit output on Bravo
Models.

Check the engine mount for tightness and
retorque if necessary.

Check the distributor cap, if equipped.
3.0L Models: check the spark plugs and
wires.

Clean the flame arrestor, IAC muffler, and
the crankcase ventilation hoses. Inspect
the PCV valve.

* Only perform maintenance which applies to your particular power package
 Whichever occurs first
 Lubricate the engine coupler every 50 hours if operated at idle for prolonged periods of time
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The U-joints on transom Serial Number 0M750000 – 0M752024 do not have grease fittings and require
no additional lubrication