Table of Contents
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Section 1A - General Information
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1A-2
1A-2
1A-2
1A-3
1A-4
1A-4
1A-5
Propeller Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1A-5
1A-6
1A-6
1A-6
1A-7
1A-8
1A-9
1A-9
How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Read a Parts Manual . . . . . . . . .
Directional References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Serial Number Location . . . . . . .
Water Testing New Engines . . . . . . . . . .
Boat and Engine Performance . . . . . . . .
Boat Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marine Fouling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Water in Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Elevation and Climate . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section 1B - Maintenance
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1B-2
1B-2
Closed Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1B-17
1B-17
1B-18
1B-20
1B-20
1B-20
Lubricants / Sealants / Adhesives . . . . .
Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gas Sterndrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Routine Maintenance * . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scheduled Maintenance * . . . . . . . . . .
Engine and Tune-Up Specifications . . . .
MCM (Sterndrive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sterndrive Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sterndrives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . .
Flushing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Throttle Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Coupler /
1B-3
1B-3
1B-3
1B-3
1B-4
1B-5
U-Joint Shaft Splines . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sterndrive Drive
1B-21
1B-5
1B-6
Shaft Extension Models . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning Flame Arrestor . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Top Mounted Flame Arrestor . . . . . . .
Serpentine Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Component Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Serpentine Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S/N 0L619083 and Below . . . . . . . . . .
S/N 0L619084 and Above . . . . . . . . .
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing and/or Adjusting Tension .
Ignition Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thunderbolt V Models . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EFI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cold Weather or Extended Storage . . . .
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Package Layup . . . . . . . . . . . .
Draining Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Draining Sterndrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1B-22
1B-22
1B-23
1B-23
1B-23
1B-24
1B-24
1B-25
1B-26
1B-26
1B-27
1B-27
1B-28
1B-29
1B-29
1B-31
1B-33
1B-38
1B-39
1B-6
1B-6
20-Hour
Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1B-7
After Break-in Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
End of First Season Checkup . . . . . . . . .
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . .
Test For Alcohol Content In Gasoline
Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant for Closed Cooling System . . . .
Crankcase Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overfilled Crankcase Oil . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Engine Oil Level / Filling . .
Changing Oil and Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Water Separating Fuel Filter .
Power Steering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Fluid Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling and Bleeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1B-7
1B-7
1B-8
1B-8
1B-10
1B-10
1B-10
1B-11
1B-11
1B-12
1B-12
1B-13
1B-15
1B-15
1B-15
1B-16
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90-861328--1 NOVEMBER 1999
| Categories | Mercury MerCruiser Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercury MerCruiser 1262 CID, Mercury MerCruiser 262 CID |
| Model Year | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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