Mercury MerCruiser MCM 454 Mag MPI User Manual

1
B
MAINTENANCE
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 23
90-861326--1 MARCH 1999 Page 1B-1
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Section 1B - Maintenance
Table of Contents
Lubricants / Sealants / Adhesives 1B-2. . . . . . .
Maintenance Schedules 1B-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Intervals 1B-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scheduled Maintenance That Can Be
Performed By Owner/Operator 1B-3. . . . . . .
Scheduled Maintenance That Should Be
Done by Dealer 1B-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scheduled Maintenance That Should Be
Done by Dealer 1B-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scheduled Maintenance That Can Be
Performed By An Owner/Operator 1B-6. . . .
Scheduled Maintenance That Should Be
Done by Dealer 1B-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tune-Up Specifications 1B-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MCM (Sterndrive) Models 1B-8. . . . . . . . . . . .
MIE (Inboard) Models 1B-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firing Order 1B-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid Capacities 1B-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engines 1B-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmissions 1B-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sterndrive Units 1B-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20-Hour Break-In Period 1B-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
After Break-in Period 1B-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
End of First Season Checkup 1B-13. . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 1B-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Recommendations 1B-14. . . . . . . . . . . .
Test For Alcohol Content In Gasoline 1B-15.
Power Steering Fluid 1B-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmission Fluid 1B-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Draining Instructions 1B-48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommissioning 1B-64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant for Closed Cooling System 1B-16. . . . .
Crankcase Oil 1B-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overfilled Crankcase 1B-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Engine Oil Level/Filling 1B-17. . . .
Changing Oil and Filter 1B-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Water Separating Fuel Filter 1B-19. .
MCM (Sterndrive) Models 1B-19. . . . . . . . . . .
MIE (Inboard) Models 1B-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Steering System 1B-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Fluid Level 1B-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling and Bleeding 1B-22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Closed Cooling System 1B-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Coolant Level 1B-23. . . . . . . . . . . .
Flushing System MCM (Sterndrive) 1B-24. .
Flushing System MIE (Inboard) -
Except 454 Mag MPI Horizon 1B-26. . . . . . .
Flushing System MIE (Inboard)
454 Mag MPI Horizon 1B-28. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmission Fluid 1B-32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Fluid Level 1B-32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication 1B-33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Throttle Cable 1B-33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Cable 1B-34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Cable and Transmission Linkage 1B-34.
Engine Coupler / U-Joint Shaft Splines 1B-35.
Drive Shaft Extension Models 1B-36. . . . . . .
Starter Motor 1B-37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning Flame Arrestor 1B-38. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plastic Side Mounted Flame Arrestor 1B-38.
Plastic Front Mounted Flame Arrestor 1B-39
Metal Side Mounted Flame Arrestor 1B-39. .
Serpentine Drive Belt 1B-40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Component Location 1B-40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting 1B-42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing and/or Adjusting Tension 1B-42. .
Ignition Timing 1B-43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cold Weather or Extended Storage 1B-44. . . . .
Precautions 1B-44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Package Layup 1B-45. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downloaded from https://needmanual.com/!
Index

Mercury MerCruiser MCM 454 Mag MPI Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	MerCruiser MCM 454 Mag MPI
Category	Engine
Language	English