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Engine Coupler/U-Joint Shaft Splines
Lubricate coupler and splines with Quicksilver Engine
Coupler Spline Grease (92- 816391A4).
IMPORTANT: Stern Drive Unit does not have to be
removed to grease coupler.
NOTE: Refer to MerCruiser Stern Drive Service Man-
ual for stern drive unit removal and installation if nec-
essary.
72017
a
b
a - Quicksilver Engine Coupler Spline Grease
b - Use Grease Fitting if Drive Is Installed
72530
a
a - Quicksilver Engine Coupler Spline Grease (If Drive Has
Been Removed)
Audio Warning System
Maintenance
Maintenance inspection is the owner’s responsibility
and must be performed at intervals specified, follow-
ing:
Fresh Water Areas - Every 50 Hours of operation
or 60 days (whichever com
es first)
Salt Water Areas - Every 25 hours of operation
or 30 days (whichever com
es first)
NOTE: Operation in salt water is considered severe
service.
1. Check buzzer mounting screws, heat switch and
oil pressure switch for adequate tightness. Tight-
en, if loose, but DO NOT over-tighten.
2. Check all wiring connections to be sure that they
are tight and sealed where necessary.
Cold Weather or Extended
Storage
Precautions
!
WARNING
BE CAREFUL while working on fuel system; gas-
oline is extremely flammable and highly explo-
sive under certain conditions. Be sure that igni-
tion key is OFF and do not smoke or allow
sources of spark and/or open flames in the area.
!
WARNING
To prevent a potential fire hazard, be sure that en-
gine compartment is well ventilated and that
there are no gasoline vapors present during start-
ing or fogging of engine.
!
CAUTION
DO NOT operate engine without water flowing
through seawater pickup pump, as pump impel-
ler may be damaged and subsequent overheating
damage to engine or stern drive unit may result.
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