1979 sea sprite manual

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Read and refer to the other sections in this manual for information regarding proper inspection and service procedures. If a modification has been made since then, differences may exist between the content of these manuals and the actual inboard or stern drive.

Persons without such knowledge and skills should attempt with caution to service any component or engine by relying on this manual only.

Never attempt to perform any work with out the assistance of a service manual. Improper repair may result in injury to the mechanic and may render the engine unsafe for the boat operator and passengers. NOTE: Only perform maintenance which applies to your particular power package. Maintenance intervals and the corresponding tasks to be performed, as shown in this current schedule or as found in a previously printed schedule, are generally based on an average boating application and environment.

However, individual operating habits and personal maintenance preferences can have an impact on the suggested intervals. In consideration of these factors, Mercury MerCruiser has adjusted some maintenance intervals and the corresponding tasks to be performed. In some cases, this may allow for more individual tasks in a single visit to the servicing dealer. Therefore, it is very important that the boat owner and the servicing dealer discuss the current Maintenance Schedule and develop appropriate maintenance intervals to coincide with the individual operating habits, the environment and the maintenance requirements.

Check the crankcase oil interval can be extended based on experience. If operating in salt, brackish or polluted waters, flush the cooling system after each use. Check the drive unit oil level, the trim pump oil level and the power steering pump fluid level. Check the water inlets for debris or marine growth. Check the seawater strainer and clean. Check the coolant level.

Inspect the drive unit anodes and replace if 50 percent eroded. Operating in Saltwater Only: treat the engine surface with corrosion guard. Clean the gauges. Touch-up paint the power package and spray with corrosion guard. Change the crankcase oil and filter. Replace the fuel filters. Check the steering system and the remote control for loose, missing or damaged parts.

Lubricate the cables and the linkages. Inspect the U-joints, the splines and the bellows. Check the clamps. Check the engine alignment. Lubricate the U-joint splines. Lubricate the gimbal bearing and the engine coupler. Check the continuity circuit for loose or damaged connections.

Test the MerCathode unit output on Bravo Models. Retorque the engine mounts. Replace the PCV valve. Check the electrical system for loose, damaged or corroded fasteners. Inspect the condition and the tension of the belts. Inspect both systems for damage or leaks. Disassemble and inspect the seawater pump and replace worn components. Clean the seawater section of the closed cooling system. Clean, inspect and test the pressure cap. Replace the coolant.

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