4.
Check oil for the following foreign matter:
Filling Transmission
•
Metal Particles - A few small particles are
normal. Larger metal chips are an early sign
of transmission failure which may mean
transmission should be disassembled and in-
spected for internal damage.
IMPORTANT: Use only specified transmission
fluid (see “Specifications”).
1.
Remove dipstick. Fill transmission with fluid,
through dipstick hole, to bring up to full mark.
•
Rubber Particles - Indication of cooler hose
wear. Hoses should be inspected for cracks
or fraying. Replace damaged hoses.
!
CAUTION
a
Avoid severe transmission damage or possible
failureoftransmission.Strainermustbeproperly
installed as follows.
b
5.
Install plastic strainer tube with the notch DOWN
and OUT toward the side of the case.
c
72526
a
b
a - Dipstick
b - Full Mark
c - Dipstick Tube
71306
a - Plastic Strainer Tube
b - Notch
IMPORTANT: To accurately check fluid level, run
engine at 1500 RPM for 2 minutes immediately
prior to checking level.
6.
7.
Install spring.
Coat bushing threads with Quicksilver Perfect
Seal. Install and torque bushing to 25 lb. ft. (34
N·m).
2.
Start engine and run at 1500 RPM for 2 minutes
to fill all hydraulic circuits.
8.
9.
Coat elbow fitting threads with Quicksilver Per-
fect Seal and install in bushing. Tighten securely.
NOTE: Be sure to push dipstick all the way down into
dipstick tube when checking fluid level.
Reconnect hose and tighten securely.
3.
Stop engine and quickly check fluid level. Add
transmission fluid, if necessary, to bring level up
to full mark on dipstick.
4.
Reinstall dipstick. Be sure to tighten T-handle
securely.
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Product Specification
Categories | Mercury MerCruiser Manuals |
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Tags | Mercury MerCruiser 454 CID, Mercury MerCruiser 502 CID |
Model Year | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
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