Diagnostic
Excessive metal filings or larger particles (chips) in drained gearcase lubricant
Cause: Abnormal gear wear Test: Examine drained gearcase lubricant for metal particles
Diagnostic
Cause: Abnormal gear wear Test: Examine drained gearcase lubricant for metal particles
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Ask Boat Guru about thisSpec · Mercury or Quicksilver High Performance Gear Lubricant
Procedure · 1. Flush the internal water passages of the outboard with fresh water after each use in salt or polluted water to prevent deposit buildup from clogging water passages. Refer to Maintenance – Flushing the Cooling Syste...
Spec · 900 ml (30.4 fl oz) conditions={"rotation":"left hand"}
Procedure · 1. Remove the vent plug (a). 2. Remove the fill/drain plug (b) and drain the lubricant.
Diagnostic · Cause: Water has settled to the bottom of the gearcase Test: Visually check drained lubricant for water presence