SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 26
MAINTENANCE
ENGINE COLD
1.
2.
3.
With engine stopped, position drive unit so that it is straight back.
Remove fill cap/dipstick from power steering pump and note fluid level.
Level should be between FULL COLD mark and bottom of dipstick.
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4.
If level is below bottom of dipstick, but fluid is still visible in pump reservoir, add required
amount of Quicksilver Power Trim and Steering Fluid or automatic Dexron III
transmission fluid (ATF), through fill cap opening, to bring level up to FULL COLD mark
on dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL.
If fluid is not visible in reservoir, a leak exists in the power steering system. Find cause and
correct.
Filling and Bleeding
IMPORTANT: Power steering system must be filled exactly as explained in the follow-
ing to be sure that all air is bled from the system. All air must be removed, or fluid in
pump may foam during operation and be discharged from pump reservoir. Foamy
fluid also may cause power steering system to become spongy, which may result in
poor boat control.
1.
With engine stopped, position drive unit so that it is straight back. Remove fill
cap/dipstick from power steering pump. Add Quicksilver Power Trim and Steering Fluid
or Dexron III automatic transmission fluid (ATF), as required, to bring level up to FULL
COLD mark on dipstick.
IMPORTANT: Use only Quicksilver Power Trim and Steering Fluid or Dexron IIl auto-
matic transmission fluid (ATF), in power steering system.
2.
Turn steering wheel back and forth to end of travel in each direction several times, then
recheck fluid level and add fluid, if necessary.
3.
Install vented fill cap.
CAUTION
DO NOT operate engine without water being supplied to seawater pickup pump, or
pump impeller may be damaged and subsequent overheating damage to engine
may result.
4.
Start engine and run at fast idle (1000-1500 rpm) until engine reaches normal operating
temperature. During this time, turn steering wheel back and forth to end of travel in each
direction several times.
Index
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MARCH 1999
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