Specification
Gearcase / Lower Unit: Gear Oil Type
Mercury or Quicksilver gear oil, or API GL-5: SAE #80 to #90 conditions={"standard":"API GL-5","viscosity":"SAE #80 to #90"}
Specification
Mercury or Quicksilver gear oil, or API GL-5: SAE #80 to #90 conditions={"standard":"API GL-5","viscosity":"SAE #80 to #90"}
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Ask Boat Guru about thisProcedure · 1. Insert the oil tube nozzle into the lower oil plug hole. 2. Fill with gear oil by squeezing the oil tube until oil flows out of the upper plug hole. 3. Replace the oil plug gasket with a new one. 4. Install the upp...
Diagnostic · Cause: Gearcase seal failure allowing water ingress Test: Visually inspect drained lubricant for water separation or milky appearance
Spec · Mercury/Quicksilver gear oil or API GL5, SAE #80 to #90, approximately 195 mL (6.6 fl oz)
Procedure · 1. Drain and refill the gearcase lubricant. Refer to Gearcase Lubrication section for details.
Diagnostic · Cause: Recoil/rewind starter mechanism failure Test: Remove upper motor cover and recoil starter; wrap rope around starter pulley and pull quickly to verify manual start capability