3. Lubricate the steering pin.
a - Steering pin
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
139
Mercury 25W-40 Synthetic Blend
4-Stroke Engine Oil
Steering pin 92-8M0078629
4. On dual engine boats: Lubricate the tie bar pivot points.
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
139
Mercury 25W-40 Synthetic Blend
4-Stroke Engine Oil
Tie bar pivot points 92-8M0078629
5. Upon first starting the engine, turn the steering wheel several times to starboard and then port to ensure that the steering
system operates properly before getting underway.
Remote Control Cable Lubrication
Lubricate the points shown in the following illustration with oil at least once a year, more often if the product is operated in salt
water.
Bravo shift plate shown,
Alpha shift plate similar
a - Remote control shift
cable
b - Intermediate shift cable
c - Remote control throttle
cable
mc71904-1
a
Section 4 - Maintenance
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