Maintenance
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6. Thread filter onto bracket and tighten securely by hand. Do not use a filter wrench.
a
b
c
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a - Fuel filter base
b - Sealing ring
c - Fuel filter
7. Open fuel supply valve, if equipped.
8. Supply cooling water to the engine.
9. Start the engine. Check for gasoline leaks around the fuel filter assembly. If leaks exist,
stop the engine immediately. Recheck the filter installation, clean spilled fuel and
properly ventilate the engine compartment. If leaks continue, stop engine immediately
and contact your authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer.
Lubrication
Throttle Cable
1. Lubricate the pivot points and the guide contact surfaces.
b
a
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a - Pivot points b - Guide contact surfaces
Tube Ref. No. Description Where Used Part No.
Synthetic Blend MerCruiser Engine
Oil SAE25W‑40
Throttle cable pivot points &
guide contact surfaces
92‑883725K01
Transmission Linkage
IMPORTANT: The poppet ball must be centered in the detent hole for each F‑N‑R position.