General maintenance

gregg a

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I just purchased a 2002 stingray 180ls. I wanted to perform some general maintenance. Ie oil change fuel and air filter. In addition change the lower unit oil. Is there some sticky notes on these items or would purchasing the Manuel be my best bet. From what I read they are pretty useless.
Merc 3.0 with alpha outdrive
Thanks for your input
Gregg
 

fat fanny

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Re: General maintenance

Well for starters posting up your engines serial # along with your drives as well and someone will be along with a link for downloads for merc service manuals for both it is the only way to go (by the book) as far as getting all the particulars right here at the iboats store and or other online marine supply houses for plugs,wires,cap&rotor, filters (oil and fuel) there are many other items not mentioned but knowing the history of your rigs past maintenance would be of aid in this process because if not your looking at a pretty long list of items including what has already been mentioned. i would plan on reading the service manuals cover to cover and then plan for a full day of wrenching. There are numerous items that are annual and some that are by-annual.At the top of this forum is the adults only stickie with loads of usefull info on service requirements and tips. good luck and post back!
 

MarkSee

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Re: General maintenance

or would purchasing the Manuel be my best bet. From what I read they are pretty useless.

Seloc and Clymer manuals are useless. Factory Merc manual is the only way to go and a requirement. Check out the stickies.

Mark
 

Bondo

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Re: General maintenance

I just purchased a 2002 stingray 180ls. I wanted to perform some general maintenance. Ie oil change fuel and air filter. In addition change the lower unit oil. Is there some sticky notes on these items or would purchasing the Manuel be my best bet. From what I read they are pretty useless.
Merc 3.0 with alpha outdrive
Thanks for your input
Gregg

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,... Go to the Adults Only section at the top of this forum,...

You'll find the Info yer lookin' for in there,...
The Summerization thread covers most of yer questions
 
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