Mercury INSTALLATION MANUAL D7.3L D-TRONIC - Manual (Page 77)

D7.3L D-TRONIC DIESEL ENGINES - BRAVO MODELS
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8. Refer to “Operation and Maintenance Manual” and start engine. Run at idle rpm until
water temperature is normal.
9. Watch all gauges for normal readings.
10. Turn steering wheel starboard, then port, and check to ensure drive unit turns the correct
way.
11. Inspect engine compartment for water, oil, fuel and exhaust leaks.
12. Check for lugging condition.
a. Turn steering wheel
left
until it stops, and continue to apply pressure. If pump lugs
(engine rpm drops and/or power steering pump tone changes), check the following:
(1.) Check for an obstruction between gimbal ring and gimbal housing and all moving
steering components.
(2.) Check that steering lever is not contacting cutout in transom. If contact is being
made, modify cutout.
b. Turn steering wheel
right
until it stops, and continue to apply pressure. If pump lugs
(engine rpm drops and/or power steering pump tone changes), check the following:
(1.) Check same items as (1) and (2) above.
(2.) Check steering cable end dimension with cable FULLY EXTENDED. (See “In-
stallation Requirements” for proper steering cable dimensions.)
13. Turn off engine. Lubricate steering cable and clevis with Special Lubricant 101.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the cable end that enters clevis is heavily lubricated with
Special Lubricant 101.
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d
c
a
b
a -
Steering Cable End
b -
Clevis
c -
Clevis Pins and Cotter Pins
d -
Steering Lever