Mercury OutBoard Maintance

[JimSr]

I have a 2003 Mercury Out Board 200XL SWB. Ser. No. OT650214, with around 75 hours on it. The question is, what is the maintance I should be performing on it to keep it running in top order.<br />I change the plugs,lower unit oil and water separating filter on a regular bases. Is there any thing else I should be doing.<br /><br />Thanks in advance.<br /><br />Jim

 

[The Marine Doctor]

Re: Mercury OutBoard Maintance

Regular maintenance<br /><br />Every 100 hours or 1 year.<br /><br />Lubricate all points/if salt water do more often.<br />Inspect and clean spark plugs<br />check engine fuel filter<br />replace water sep filter<br />check corrosion control anodes<br />drain and replace gear oil<br />check power trim components<br />check power tilt fluid<br />inspect battery<br />check control cable adjustments<br />check bolts and other fasteners<br />replace waterpump impeller.<br />flush engine with clean fresh water<br /><br />TMD

 

[Solittle]

Re: Mercury OutBoard Maintance

I would amplify TMD's advice by checking the torque on the head bolts.