Autumn and spring plan for Mercury FourStroke 8 / 9.9
Here's what to do when hauling out and launching. Always follow the instruction book for your engine.
Autumn
Change the engine oilEvery 100 hours or before winter storage. · every 100 hours
Change gear oilEvery 100 hours or before winter storage. · every 100 hours
Lubricate the engine's grease pointsevery 100 hours
Check the anodesevery 100 hours
Replace the fuel filter on the suction side300-hour service kit (fuel filter, spark plugs, seals, water pump kit) 8M0181316 · Performed by a Mercury workshop. · every 100 hoursBuy: Marinshopen ↗
Flush the engine with fresh water
Lubricate according to the lubrication schedule
Store the engine upright so that water drains out
Spring
Check the timing beltPerformed by a Mercury workshop. · every 300 hours or every 36 months
Replace the impellerPerformed by a Mercury workshop. · every 300 hours or every 36 months
Check the gearcase oilMilky oil means there is water in the gear housing.
Check the propeller and anodes
Check that cooling water comes out of the tell-tale hole