Owner`s manual

MAINTENANCE
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CHECKING POWER TRIM PUMP FLUID
IMPORTANT: Check oil level with the sterndrive unit in the full
down position.
Use only Mercury Quicksilver Power Trim and Steering Fluid, SAE
10W‑30, or 10W‑40 engine oil in power trim system.
1. Place the sterndrive unit in the full down/in position.
2. Wipe the fill/vent screw with a clean lint‑free cloth.
3. Re‑insert it back into the pump, but do not thread into the
pump.
4. Remove the fill/vent screw and note the oil level. Ensure that
the oil level lies between the "ADD" and "FULL" marks on the
dipstick.
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b
c
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a - Power trim pump fill/vent screw
b - "FULL" level
c - "ADD" level
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
114
Power Trim and
Steering Fluid
Power trim pump
92-858074K0
1
5. If necessary, add fluid through the fill/vent screw hole to bring
level up to the "FULL" mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill.
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
114
Power Trim and
Steering Fluid
Fill/Vent Screw
92-858074K0
1
6. To purge the system of air, trim the sterndrive unit two or three
times. Recheck the fluid level and add if necessary.