Gearcase: Gearcase Lubricant Capacity – Command Thrust Right-Hand

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

  Spec · 810 ml (27.4 fl oz) conditions={"gearcase_type":"Command Thrust","rotation":"Right-hand"}

• Gearcase Preparation for Storage

  Procedure · 1. Drain and refill the gearcase lubricant (refer to Gearcase Lubrication).

• 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

• Checking Lubricant Level and Refilling Gearcase

  Procedure · 1. Place the outboard in a vertical operating position.

• 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