Gearcase Preparation for Storage

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• Gearcase: Gearcase Lubricant Capacity – Standard

  Spec · 800 ml (27.1 fl oz) conditions={"gearcase_type":"Standard"}

• Water present in gearcase lubricant – drains out prior to lubricant (settled to bottom) or milky colored appearance (mixed with lubricant)

  Diagnostic · Cause: Gearcase seal or component failure allowing water ingress Test: Visually inspect drained lubricant for water separation or milky discoloration

• Gearcase: Gearcase Lubricant Capacity – Command Thrust Left-hand rotation

  Spec · 790 ml (26.7 fl oz) conditions={"gearcase_type":"Command Thrust","rotation":"Left-hand"}

• Storage Preparation – General Notices

  Procedure · 1. Ensure a sufficient supply of cooling water is provided to the water inlets during any engine operation performed as part of storage preparation. WARNING: Without sufficient cooling water, the engine, water pump, a...

• Excessive metal filings or larger metal particles (chips) in drained gearcase lubricant

  Diagnostic · Cause: Abnormal gear wear inside gearcase Test: Examine drained lubricant for metal particle size and quantity; a small amount is normal, excessive amount or large chips indicates abnormal wear