Mercury INSTALLATION MANUAL D7.3L D-TRONIC - Manual (Page 20)

D7.3L D-TRONIC DIESEL ENGINES - BRAVO MODELS
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SEAWATER STRAINER
Strainer used must be of sufficient size to ensure that an adequate supply of water will be
maintained for cooling the engine.
Seawater Strainer Minimum Flow Rate 1
All Models 40 (150)
1 Amount listed is in gallons per minute and (liters per minute).
Install seawater strainer in an area where it will be easily accessible for inspection and
cleaning. Strainer should be installed in water inlet hose after the seacock (water inlet valve)
to allow operator to shut off water when cleaning strainer.
Throttle/Shift Remote Control and Cables
To ensure proper shift and throttle operation, we recommend the use of a Quicksilver remote
control and cables. Refer to “Quicksilver Accessories Guide” for selection. However, if a
control other than Quicksilver is to be used, control must provide the following:
Shift Cable Travel
(At shift plate end.)
Shift Cable Load
(Applied to the cable end guide.)
2-7/8 in. (73mm) to 3-1/8 in. (80mm) 15-20 lb. (6.8-9 kg)