Description
Mercury Mariner 135-200 HP Outboard Service Manual
This service manual provides complete maintenance, repair, and overhaul procedures for Mercury and Mariner 135, 150, 175, and 200 HP V6 outboard motors. Published by the Mercury Marine Service Department, it covers 2000 model year engines with serial numbers 0G960500 and above. Whether you are performing routine maintenance, diagnosing a fault, or rebuilding a powerhead, this manual delivers the procedures, specifications, and illustrations needed to do the job correctly.
File Details
- Manual Type: Service & Repair Manual
- Brand: Mercury / Mariner
- Models Covered: 135, 150, 175, 200, XR6, MAG III, 150XRI, 175XRI, 200XRI
- Engine Type: V-6 Two Cycle, Loop Charged
- Language: English
- File Format: PDF
- Publication Number: 90-878079
- Date: January 2000
- Serial Range: 0G960500 and Above (United States)
Chapters Covered
- Section 1 — General Information & Specifications: Specifications, Maintenance, General Information, Outboard Installation
- Section 2 — Electrical: Ignition, Charging & Starting System, Timing Synchronizing & Adjusting, Wiring Diagrams
- Section 3 — Fuel System: Fuel Pump, Carburetion, Fuel Injection, Oil Injection, Emissions
- Section 4 — Powerhead: Powerhead, Cooling
- Section 5 — Mid-Section: Clamp/Swivel Brackets & Drive Shaft Housing, Power Trim
- Section 6 — Gear Housing: Right Hand Non-Ratcheting, Left Hand Non-Ratcheting
- Section 7 — Attachments/Control Linkage
- Section 8 — Color Diagrams
This Mercury Mariner outboard service manual goes far beyond a basic tune-up guide. It walks through the complete ignition system theory and troubleshooting, including capacitor discharge module testing, stator and trigger resistance checks, and bias circuit diagnostics. The fuel system section covers both carbureted and EFI models, with detailed procedures for fuel pump testing, carburetor synchronization, vapor separator service, fuel injector testing, and oil injection system setup. Powerhead coverage includes complete disassembly, cleaning, inspection, and reassembly with torque sequences, piston and connecting rod service, crankshaft installation, and cylinder block specifications. The mid-section and gear housing chapters provide step-by-step removal and installation for power trim systems, driveshaft housings, water pumps, bearing carriers, and both right-hand and left-hand gearcases.
What This Service Manual Enables You to Do
With this manual, you can confidently tackle major repairs and maintenance on Mercury Mariner 135-200 HP outboards. Perform compression tests and interpret results against factory specifications. Diagnose ignition problems using the CDM troubleshooting flowcharts and DVA test procedures. Rebuild carburetors with correct jet sizes, float adjustments, and synchronization steps. Service the oil injection system including bleeding, adjustment, and flow testing. Remove and reinstall the powerhead, disassemble the crankshaft and pistons, and reassemble with proper torque values and clearances. Repair or replace water pump impellers, gearcase bearings, seals, and clutch components. Adjust timing, throttle linkage, and shift cables to factory settings. The wiring diagrams and color diagrams help trace electrical faults accurately, while the specifications section provides every critical measurement in one place.
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+MERCURY MARINER MODELS 135 * 150 * 175 * 200p. 1
Noticep. 2
Notice to Users of This Manualp. 2
Cleanliness and Care of Outboard Motorp. 3
Page Numberingp. 3
Service Manual Outlinep. 4
+Section 1A – Specificationsp. 5
Table of Contentsp. 5
Specificationsp. 5
+Section 1B – Maintenancep. 10
Table of Contentsp. 10
Specificationsp. 10
Special Toolsp. 11
Quicksilver Lubricant/Sealantp. 11
+Inspection and Maintenance Schedulep. 13
Before Each Usep. 13
After Each Usep. 13
Every 100 Hours of Use or Once Yearly, Whichever Occurs Firstp. 13
+Flushing Enginep. 14
Flushing Cooling System – Using Cowl Flush Plugp. 14
Flushing Cooling System – Using Flushing Attachment 44357A2p. 14
+Fuel Systemp. 15
Fuel Line Inspectionp. 15
Fuel Line Filter (Models With Carburetors)p. 15
Water Separating Fuel Filter – EFI Modelsp. 16
Corrosion Control Anodep. 16
Spark Plug Inspectionp. 17
Battery Inspectionp. 17
Fuse Replacementp. 18
Lubrication Pointsp. 18
Checking Power Trim Fluidp. 20
Gear Case Lubricationp. 21
Storage Preparationp. 22
+Section 1C – General Informationp. 25
Table of Contentsp. 25
Serial Number Locationp. 25
+Conditions Affecting Performancep. 26
Weatherp. 26
Boatp. 27
Trimp. 28
Enginep. 29
Engine Compressionp. 29
Following Complete Submersionp. 30
Model 135/150/200 Powerhead Front Viewp. 32
Model 135/150/200 Powerhead Starboard Viewp. 33
Model 135/150/200 Powerhead Port Viewp. 34
Model 135/150/200 Powerhead Top Viewp. 35
Model 135/150/200 Powerhead Aft Viewp. 36
Model 150 XRI/175 XRI/200 XRI Powerhead Front Viewp. 37
Model 150 XRI/175 XRI/200 XRI Powerhead Starboard Viewp. 38
Model 150 XRI/175 XRI/200 XRI Powerhead Port Viewp. 39
Model 150 XRI/175 XRI/200 XRI Powerhead Top Viewp. 40
Model 150 XRI/175 XRI/200 XRI Powerhead Aft Viewp. 41
Painting Proceduresp. 42
Decal Applicationp. 43
+Section 1D – Outboard Motor Installationp. 45
Table of Contentsp. 45
Installation Specificationsp. 45
Lifting Outboardp. 45
Installing Outboard to Boat Transomp. 46
+Installing Outboardp. 47
Drilling Outboard Mounting Holesp. 47
Securing Outboard To Boat Transomp. 48
Steering Cablep. 48
Steering Link Rodp. 49
+Electrical, Hoses and Control Cablesp. 50
Installation Notep. 50
Remote Wiring Harnessp. 50
Battery Cablesp. 51
Fuel Hose Connectionp. 52
Oil Hose Connectionsp. 52
Speedometer Tubing Connectionp. 52
Water Pressure Tubing Connectionp. 52
+Shift Cablep. 53
+Throttle Cablep. 56
Front Clamp Reassemblyp. 57
Filling the Oil Injection Systemp. 58
Bleeding Air from Oil Injection Pump and Oil Injection Outlet Hosep. 59
Adjusting the Oil Injection Pumpp. 59
Trim In Stop Adjustmentp. 60
+Trim Tab Adjustmentp. 60
Models Without Power Steeringp. 60
Models With Power Steeringp. 61
+Section 2A – Ignitionp. 63
Table of Contentsp. 63
Specificationsp. 64
Special Toolsp. 66
Flywheel/Starter Motorp. 68
CDM Mountingp. 70
Solenoid Mountingp. 72
Theory of Operationp. 74
+V-6 2.0/2.5L CDM Ignitionp. 75
Capacitor Charging #1, #2, & #3 CDMsp. 76
Capacitor Charging #4, #5 & #6 CDMsp. 76
#1 CylinderTrigger Circuitp. 76
Ignition Coil Circuitp. 76
Stop Circuitp. 76
+Ignition Component Descriptionp. 77
Capacitor Discharge Module (CDM)p. 77
Trigger Coilp. 77
Control Modulep. 77
Stator Assemblyp. 78
Flywheelp. 78
+CDM (P/N 827509) Trouble Shooting Flowchartp. 79
CDM (P/N 827509)p. 79
CDM Stop Diode Trouble Shootingp. 80
CDM Trouble Shooting Flowchartp. 82
Direct Voltage Adaptor (DVA)p. 87
Troubleshooting Tipsp. 87
+Ignition Test Proceduresp. 88
Direct Voltage Adaptor (DVA) Testp. 88
Resistance Testsp. 92
Bias Circuitp. 92
Shift Stabilizer Circuitp. 93
Idle Stabilizerp. 93
Rev-Limit Circuitp. 93
EFI Injector Timing Signal Testp. 94
EFI Detonation Control Systemp. 94
+Ignition Component Removalp. 95
Flywheel Removalp. 95
Flywheel Installationp. 95
Stator Removalp. 96
Stator Installationp. 97
Trigger Removalp. 98
Trigger Installationp. 99
CDM Removalp. 100
CDM Installationp. 100
Control Module Removalp. 100
Control Module Installationp. 100
Detonation Module Removal (200 XRI only)p. 101
Detonation Module Installationp. 101
+Section 2B – Charging and Starting Systemp. 102
Table of Contentsp. 102
Specificationsp. 102
Electrical Platep. 103
Flywheel/Starter Motorp. 105
Starter Motorp. 107
Battery Cable Sizep. 108
Replacement Partsp. 108
Recommended Batteryp. 108
Special Toolsp. 109
Batteryp. 109
Charging a Discharged Batteryp. 110
Winter Storage of Batteriesp. 110
+Flywheel Removal and Installationp. 111
Removalp. 111
Installationp. 112
+Battery Charging System Descriptionp. 113
+Battery Charging System Troubleshootingp. 114
General Troubleshootingp. 114
40 Ampere Alternator Systemp. 114
Troubleshooting 40 Amp Alternator Systemp. 115
Removal of Voltage Regulatorsp. 117
Installation of Voltage Regulatorsp. 118
Incorporating a Battery Isolator with a 40 Ampere Charging Systemp. 118
System Wired for 40 Ampere Output to Isolatorp. 118
System Wired for Split Outputp. 119
+Starter Systemp. 119
Starter System Componentsp. 119
Descriptionp. 119
Troubleshooting the Starter Circuitp. 120
Starter Circuit Troubleshooting Flow Chartp. 121
Starter Removalp. 122
Installationp. 123
Disassemblyp. 123
Starter Cleaning, Inspection and Testingp. 125
Starter Reassemblyp. 128
+Section 2C – Timing, Synchronizing & Adjustingp. 133
Table of Contentsp. 133
Specificationsp. 133
Special Toolsp. 135
+Adjustmentsp. 136
Carburetor Modelsp. 136
Electronic Fuel Injection Modelsp. 142
+Section 2D – Wiring Diagramsp. 153
Table of Contentsp. 153
Power Trim Wiring Diagramp. 154
Instrument Wiring Connectionsp. 155
Commander 3000 Classic Panel Remote Controlp. 156
Commander 3000 Panel Remote Controlp. 157
Instrument/Lanyard Stop Switch Wiring Diagramp. 158
Oil Level Gauge Wiring Diagramp. 159
Instrument/Lanyard Stop Switch Wiring Diagram (Dual Outboard)p. 160
Panel Mount Remote Control Wiring Installationp. 162
+QSI Gauge Wiring Diagramsp. 163
Tachometer Wiring Diagramp. 163
Water Temperature Gaugep. 164
Oil Level Gauge Wiringp. 165
Engine Synchronizer Wiring Diagramp. 167
Maintenancep. 168
+Multi-Function Gaugep. 169
Dip Switch Setting/Testingp. 169
Outboard Multi-Function Gauge Settingp. 170
2.5 Litre V-6 Carburetor Wiring Diagram 2000 Modelsp. 171
2.5 Litre V-6 150/175 EFI Wiring Diagram 2000 Modelsp. 172
2.5 Litre V-6 200 EFI Wiring Diagram 2000 Modelsp. 173
+Section 3A – Fuel Pumpp. 174
Table of Contentsp. 174
Specificationsp. 175
Special Toolsp. 175
Fuel Pump Assemblyp. 177
Fuel Pump Description/Operationp. 179
Checking for Restricted Fuel Flow Caused by Anti-Siphon Valvesp. 179
+Checking Fuel Pump Lift (Vacuum)p. 180
Vacuum Test Troubleshootingp. 180
Testing Fuel Pumpp. 181
Fuel Pump Removal/Disassemblyp. 182
Cleaning/Inspectionp. 183
Reassembly/lnstallationp. 183
+Section 3B – Carburetorsp. 186
Table of Contentsp. 186
Attenuator And Carb Throttle Leversp. 187
Fuel Linesp. 189
Carburetorp. 191
Fuel System – Troubleshootingp. 195
Reed Valve Leak Testp. 197
Thermal Air Valve Circuit Descriptionp. 198
+Enrichener System Descriptionp. 199
Manual Operation of Enrichener Valvep. 199
Enrichener Valve Testp. 200
Carburetorp. 201
+Carburetor Fuel Circuitsp. 202
Float Bowl Circuitp. 202
Idle Circuitp. 203
Cold Start Circuitp. 204
Off-Idle Circuitp. 204
Main Circuitp. 205
Back Draft Circuitp. 206
Carburetor Specificationsp. 207
Carburetor Placement and Jet Location for Each Cylinderp. 208
Carburetor Jet Placementp. 209
High Altitude Recommendationsp. 210
Jet Part Number Chartp. 210
High Altitude Jet Chartp. 211
+Removing Carburetor(s) from Enginep. 212
Throttle Shaft Screwsp. 213
Float Adjustmentp. 213
Installing Carburetor(s) to Enginep. 214
+Section 3C – Fuel Injectionp. 215
Table of Contentsp. 215
Specificationsp. 216
Special Toolsp. 217
Ignition Controller and Detonation Modulep. 220
ECM Assemblyp. 222
Fuel Management Systemp. 224
Fuel Pumpp. 228
+Electronic Fuel Injection (EFl) Systemp. 230
Introductionp. 230
Using the Test Proceduresp. 230
EFI System Testsp. 230
Safety Precautionsp. 230
Fuel Injection System Functionp. 231
+Preliminary Checksp. 231
Ignition Spark Checkp. 231
Electronic Fuel Injection Set Upp. 232
Fresh Quality Fuelp. 232
Low Battery Voltagep. 232
Fuel Flow Diagramp. 233
+Fuel Flow Component Descriptionp. 234
Pulse Fuel Pump (k)p. 234
Water Separating Filter (i)p. 234
Vapor Separator (n)p. 234
Bleed System (f,g)p. 234
Final Filter (t)p. 234
Electric Fuel Pump (Inside Vapor Separator) (q)p. 234
Fuel Injectors (a)p. 235
Induction Manifold (r)p. 235
Fuel Pressure Regulator (e)p. 235
EFI Electrical Componentsp. 235
EFI Fuel Management (Low Pressure Fuel Route)p. 238
EFI Fuel Management (High Pressure Fuel Route)p. 239
Fuel Rail Electrical/Fuel Determinationp. 240
+EFI System Test Proceduresp. 241
Fuel Gauge Connection/Pressure Testp. 241
Vapor Separator Fuel Delivery Testp. 242
Vapor Separator Float Testp. 243
Water Separating Filter Flow Testp. 244
Pulse Fuel Pump Delivery Testp. 245
Final Filter Check and De-Pressurizing EFI System Proceduresp. 246
Pressure Regulator Testp. 248
Electric Fuel Pump Voltage Testp. 250
Injector Electrical Harness Testp. 253
ECM Injector Driver Testp. 254
Injector Fuel Delivery Testp. 254
Injector Operation Test (Manifold Cover Removed)p. 254
Induction Manifold Leak Check (Manifold Cover Removed)p. 257
Air Temperature Sensor Testp. 259
Engine Head Temperature Sensor Testp. 260
Detonation Control System Test (200 Models Only)p. 260
Detonation Sensor Checkp. 261
Detonation Control Module Checkp. 262
Throttle Position Sensor Testp. 263
Map Sensor Testp. 264
Problem Diagnosisp. 265
Engine Head Temperature Sensor Removalp. 268
+EFI Induction Manifold Removalp. 269
Water Separating Filter Assembly Removalp. 270
Water Separating Filter Assembly Installationp. 271
Throttle Position Sensor and Temperature Sensor Fuel Injector Harness Disconnectionsp. 271
Oil Reservoir Removalp. 273
Fuel Pressure Regulator Removalp. 274
Fuel Pressure Regulator Disassemblyp. 275
Fuel Pressure Regulator Reassemblyp. 275
Vapor Separator Removalp. 276
Vapor Separator Disassemblyp. 278
Installing Vapor Separator Assembly to Induction Manifoldp. 284
Manifold Removalp. 287
+EFI Induction Manifold Disassemblyp. 289
Air Temperature Sensor Removalp. 289
Throttle Position Sensor Removalp. 290
Fuel Rail Removalp. 291
Fuel Rail Disassemblyp. 293
Fuel Injector Removal and Disassemblyp. 293
Injector Harness Removalp. 295
Throttle Linkage Removedp. 296
EFI System Cleaning and Inspectionp. 297
+Induction Manifold Assemblyp. 298
Injector Harness Installationp. 298
Fuel Injector Assembly and Installationp. 299
Fuel Rail Assemblyp. 301
Fuel Rail Installationp. 301
Throttle Position Sensor Installationp. 303
Air Temperature Sensor Installationp. 304
+EFI Induction Manifold Installationp. 306
Oil Reservoir Installationp. 308
Vapor Separator Installationp. 309
Throttle Position Sensor, Air Temperature Sensor and Fuel Injector Harness Connectionsp. 311
ECM Installationp. 313
Engine Head Temperature Sensor Installationp. 314
+Section 3D – Oil Injectionp. 315
Table of Contentsp. 315
+Operation of the Oil Injection Systemp. 316
Final Checks Before Operation of Enginep. 316
Checking Operation of the Oil Injection System (Engine Running)p. 317
Oil Injection Componentsp. 318
Oil Injection Flow Systemp. 321
Pump Drive Assemblyp. 322
+Pump Drive Systemp. 322
Set Up Instructions for Oil Injection Systemp. 323
Bleeding Air from Oil Injection Pump and Oil Injection Outlet Hosep. 325
Adjusting Oil Injection Pumpp. 326
Oil Injection Pumpp. 327
+Worm Bushingp. 328
Worm Bushing Removalp. 328
Worm Bushing Installationp. 328
Oil Injection Pump Installationp. 329
Installing Drive Gear (for Oil Injection Pump) onto Crankshaftp. 329
Oil Injection System Trouble Shooting Chartp. 330
+Oil Pump Volume (Flow) Testp. 332
Engine Mounted Oil Reservoirp. 333
+Section 3E – Emissionsp. 334
Table of Contentsp. 334
+Exhaust Emissions Standardsp. 334
What Are Emissions?p. 334
Hydrocarbons – HCp. 334
Carbon Monoxide – COp. 334
Oxides of Nitrogen – NOxp. 335
Controlling Emissionsp. 335
Stoichiometric (14.7:1) Air/Fuel Ratiop. 335
Outboard Hydrocarbon Emissions Reductionsp. 335
+Stratified vs Homogenized Chargep. 336
Homogenized Chargep. 336
Stratified Chargep. 337
+Emissions Informationp. 337
Manufacturer s Responsibility:p. 337
Dealer Responsibility:p. 338
Owner Responsibility:p. 338
EPA Emission Regulations:p. 338
Manufacturer s Certification Label:p. 339
+Service Replacement Certification Labelp. 340
Removalp. 340
Date Code Identificationp. 340
Installationp. 340
Decal Location:p. 340
+Section 4A – Powerheadp. 341
Table of Contentsp. 341
Powerhead Specifications (2 Liter Model 135)p. 342
Powerhead Specifications (2.5 Liter Model 150/175/200)p. 343
+Special Toolsp. 344
Powerhead Repair Standp. 345
Cylinder Block Assemblyp. 346
Exhaust Manifold and Exhaust Platep. 348
Crankshaft, Pistons and Connecting Rodsp. 350
Reed Block and Cylinder Headp. 352
Bleed System Routing (Carburetor Models)p. 354
Bleed System Routing (EFI Models)p. 355
Torque Sequencep. 356
General Informationp. 357
+Powerhead Removal from Driveshaft Housingp. 358
Removing Engine Componentsp. 362
Powerhead Disassemblyp. 363
+Cleaning and Inspectionp. 374
Cylinder Block and Crankcase Coverp. 374
Special Service Informationp. 374
Cylinder Boresp. 375
Pistons and Piston Ringsp. 376
Cylinder Heads and Exhaust Divider Platep. 378
Crankshaftp. 378
Crankshaft (and End Cap) Bearingsp. 379
Reed Block Assemblyp. 379
Reed Block Housingp. 380
Connecting Rodsp. 380
+Powerhead Reassembly and Installationp. 383
Generalp. 383
Crankshaft Installationp. 388
Piston and Connecting Rod Reassemblyp. 390
Piston and Piston Ring Combinationsp. 393
Piston Installationp. 393
Crankcase Cover Installationp. 397
Assembly of Reed Blocks to Intake Manifoldp. 399
Assembly of Exhaust Manifold to Blockp. 399
+Cleaning and Inspectionp. 401
Cylinder Block and Crankcase Coverp. 401
Reinstalling Engine Componentsp. 403
Throttle Lever and Shift Shaftp. 404
Powerhead Installation On Driveshaft Housingp. 408
Gasoline/Oil Break-in Mixturep. 413
Break-ln Procedurep. 413
+Section 4B – Coolingp. 414
Table of Contentsp. 414
Specificationsp. 414
+Special Toolsp. 415
Water Flowp. 417
2.5 Litre V-6 Water Flow Diagram 2000 Modelsp. 418
+Troubleshootingp. 420
Thermostat Testp. 420
Water Pressure Checkp. 421
Water Pump Cleaning and Inspectionp. 422
Problem Diagnosisp. 423
+Section 5A – Clamp/Swivel Brackets & Driveshaft Housingp. 424
Table of Contentsp. 424
Swivel Bracket and Steering Armp. 425
Transom Bracketsp. 427
Drive Shaft Housing and Exhaust Tubep. 429
+Drive Shaft Housing and Dyna-Float Suspensionp. 431
Removal and Disassemblyp. 431
Reassembly and Installationp. 434
+Section 5B – Power Trimp. 438
Table of Contentsp. 438
Power Trim Specificationsp. 438
Special Toolsp. 439
Power Trim Componentsp. 441
Power Trim Motorp. 443
+Power Trim – General Informationp. 444
Descriptionp. 444
Trimming Characteristicsp. 444
Trailering Outboardp. 445
Tilting Outboard Manuallyp. 445
Trim “In” Angle Adjustmentp. 446
Striker Plate Replacementp. 446
Anode Platep. 447
Trim Indicator Gaugep. 447
Check, Fill and Purge – Power Trim Systemp. 447
Troubleshootingp. 449
Power Trim System with Relays and 2 Wire Trim Motorp. 451
Electrical System Troubleshootingp. 452
Troubleshooting the “Down Circuit”p. 452
Troubleshooting the “Up” Circuitp. 453
Troubleshooting the “Down” and “Up” Circuits (All Circuits Inoperative)p. 454
+Power Trim Assembly Removal and Installationp. 455
Removalp. 455
Installationp. 458
Testing Power Trim System With Test Gauge Kit (91-52915A6)p. 460
“UP” Pressure Checkp. 460
“DOWN” Pressure Checkp. 463
Hydraulic Repairp. 465
Trim Rod End Cap Sealp. 466
Tilt Ramp. 467
Disassemblyp. 468
Scraper Seal Replacementp. 471
+Motor and Electrical Tests/Repairp. 475
Trim Pump Motor Testp. 475
Motor Disassemblyp. 475
Armature Testsp. 476
Motor Repairp. 477
Reassemblyp. 481
Reassembly – Motor and Pumpp. 483
Priming Power Trim Systemp. 484
Trim Sender Testp. 484
Trim Indicator Gauge Needle Adjustmentp. 485
Trim Indicator Wiring Diagramsp. 486
+Section 6A – Right Hand Non-Ratchetingp. 487
Table of Contentsp. 487
Gear Housing Specifications (Standard Rotation)p. 487
Special Toolsp. 488
Gear Housing (Drive Shaft)(Standard Rotation)p. 492
Gear Housing (Prop Shaft)(Standard Rotation)p. 494
General Service Recommendationsp. 496
+Removal, Disassembly, Cleaning and Inspection – Standard Rotationp. 497
Removalp. 497
Draining and Inspecting Gear Housing Lubricantp. 498
Water Pumpp. 499
Bearing Carrier and Propeller Shaft Removalp. 502
Shift Shaftp. 504
Propeller Shaftp. 506
Clutch Actuator Rodp. 508
Pinion Gear and Driveshaftp. 508
Forward Gearp. 511
Gear Housingp. 512
+Reassembly and Installation Standard Rotationp. 512
Driveshaft Needle Bearingp. 512
Bearing Carrierp. 513
Forward Gearp. 516
Forward Gear Bearing Racep. 517
Driveshaft and Pinion Gearp. 518
Pinion Gear Depth/Forward Gear Backlash/Reverse Gear Backlashp. 520
Clutch Actuator Rodp. 524
Shift Shaft Bushingp. 524
Propeller Shaftp. 525
Water Pumpp. 528
Gear Lubricant Filling Instructionsp. 531
Installing Gear Housing to Driveshaft Housingp. 531
Right Hand Rotation Outboardp. 531
Propeller Installationp. 533
Speedometer Tube Installationp. 534
+Section 6B – Left Hand Non-Ratchetingp. 535
Table of Contentsp. 535
Gear Housing Specifications (Counter Rotation)p. 535
Special Toolsp. 536
Gear Housing (Drive Shaft)(Counter Rotation)p. 540
Gear Housing (Prop Shaft)(Counter Rotation)p. 542
General Service Recommendationsp. 545
+Removal, Disassembly, Cleaning and Inspection of Counter Rotation (Left Hand) Gear Housingp. 546
Water Pumpp. 549
Bearing Carrier and Propeller Shaftp. 551
Shift Shaftp. 553
Propeller Shaftp. 555
Clutch Actuator Rodp. 558
Forward Gear and Bearing Adapterp. 558
Pinion Gear and Driveshaftp. 560
Reverse Gearp. 562
Gear Housingp. 564
+Reassembly and Installation of Counter Rotation Gear Housingp. 565
Driveshaft Needle Bearingp. 565
Bearing Carrier, Forward Gear and Bearing Adaptorp. 566
Reverse Gear Bearing Adaptor Assemblyp. 569
Driveshaft and Pinion Gearp. 571
Pinion Gear Depthp. 573
Reverse Gearp. 575
Forward Gearp. 576
Propeller Shaft/Forward Gear Bearing Adapter/Bearing Carrierp. 579
Water Pumpp. 586
Gear Lubricant Filling Instructionsp. 589
Installing Gear Housing to Driveshaft Housingp. 589
Propeller Installationp. 591
Speedometer Tube Installationp. 592
+Section 7p. 593
Table of Contentsp. 593
+Ride Guide Steering Cable/Attaching Kit Installation (92876A1)p. 593
Single Cablep. 593
Maintenance Instructionsp. 594
+Ride Guide Steering Cable/Attaching Kit Installation (92876A3)p. 595
Dual Cable – Single Outboardp. 595
Super Ride-Guide Steering Kit Installationp. 596
Steering Cable Mounting Tube Installationp. 597
Installing Steering Cablesp. 598
Coupler Installationp. 599
Installing Link Rodp. 599
Maintenance Instructionsp. 601
+Ride Guide Steering Cable/Attaching Kit Installation (92876A6)p. 602
Dual Cable – Dual Outboardp. 602
Installation Requirementsp. 602
Parallel Routed Steering Cables and Attaching Kit Installationp. 603
Opposite Side Routed Steering Cables and Attaching Kit Installationp. 610
Trim Tab Adjustmentp. 617
Ride Guide Steering Attachment Extension Couplersp. 617
Maintenance Instructionsp. 618
+Transom Mounted Ride Guide Attaching Kit Installation (73770A1)p. 620
Attaching Kit Installationp. 620
Maintenance Instructionsp. 623
+Clevis Attaching Kit Installation (A-70599A5)p. 624
Installation Instructionsp. 624
Maintenance Instructionsp. 624
+COLOR DIAGRAMSp. 625
Table of Contentsp. 625
+2.5 Liter V-6 Carburetor Color Wiring Diagram 2000 Modelsp. 627
2.5 Litre V-6 Carburetor 2000 Modelsp. 629
+2.5 Liter V-6 150/175 EFI Color Wiring Diagram 2000 Modelsp. 630
2.5 Litre V-6 150/175 EFI 2000 Modelsp. 632
+2.5 Liter V-6 200 EFI Color Wiring Diagram 2000 Modelsp. 633
2.5 Litre V-6 200 EFI 2000 Modelsp. 635
+2.5 Liter V-6 Color Water Flow Diagram 2000 Modelsp. 636
2.5 Litre V-6 Water Flow Diagram 2000 Modelsp. 638
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