1999 Mercruiser/Alpha One Commissioning & Layup Checklist/Maintenance Schedule

At the Beginning of Each Season - Spring

• Check Power Steering Fluid Level
• Check Power Trim Fluid Level
• Check Outdrive Gear Lube Oil Level
• Check Engine Oil Level
• Check Tightness of all clamps and screws
• Ensure Unobstructed Speedometer Pitot Hole and Vent Holes
• Check Serpentine Drive Belt for wear, cracks, and proper amount of belt “play”, replace if necessary
• Inspect Outdrive Bellows and clamps - bellows should not be cracked and should be soft to touch
• Check Sacrificial anodes for excessive wear (6 total), replace If necessary (Magnesium for freshwater)
• Check All fuel hoses/line for signs of wear or cracking
• If Applicable, Grease Steering Linkage with 3 pumps of 2-4-C Marine Lubricant
• Coat Steering Rod with Special Lubricant 101
• Lubricate Steering System pivot points with SAE 30W oil
• Re-torque engine mount bolts
• Grease Drive Coupler with 8 pumps of Engine Coupler/Spline Grease if not done in previous fall
• Grease universal joints if possible
• Grease Transom/Gimbal with 8 pumps of U-Joint & Gimbal Grease 
• Grease two (2) Outdrive Trim/Pivot hinges with 2 pumps of U-Joint & Gimbal Grease
• Lubricate Shift Cable pivot points with SAE 30W oil
• Lubricate Throttle Cable pivot points with SAE 30W oil
• Change Water Separating Fuel Filter
• Change PCV Valve
• Change Spark Plugs (and wires, cap and rotor if necessary) after fogging oil is burned off
• Clean Flame Arrestor and Crankcase Vent Hoses
• Touch up any bare metal on outdrive with Mercury paint
• Grease Prop shaft with Special Lube 101 and put prop back on (55 ft lbs minimum torque)
• Put Anti-Corrosive/Di-Electric grease on battery terminals after cleaning them
• Put Anti-Corrosive/Di-Electric grease on trailer connector terminals
• Lubricate all zippers and snaps
• Grease trailer hubs with marine grade Trailer Bearing Grease until it slightly seeps out of hub
  

At the End of Each Season - Fall

• Change Engine oil and filter
• Change Outdrive Gear Lube Oil and replace drain plug screws and washers
• Drain block and winterize
• Grease coupler and U Joints - requires removal of drive
• With drive removed, inspect shift linkage to ensure smooth operation. Replace if necessary.
• With drive removed, check outdrive bellows for cracks since spring inspection
• Remove any electronics, and compass if possible
• Remove battery and trickle charge periodically over winter
• Store boat with hatches open, vents in wrap, and mothballs and dryer sheets throughout
  

Periodically, but not ever season (depends on usage)

• Replace impeller (minimum every other year in Northeast)
• Check engine alignment when drive is removed for other servicing
• Repack trailer hub bearings (every other year with minimal use)
• Replace distributor cap, wires and rotor
• Re-torque connection of gimbal ring to steering shaft
• Replace Outdrive Bellows (all)
• Pressure test gearcase (outdrive) for seal leaks, replace seals if needed
• Replace drive universal joints
• Inspect elbows, risers and manifolds, replace if necessary

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