Originally Posted by
CBuckBassin
Don I need some help here. I just purchased this new Ranger 198P with a Mercury 150 4 Stroke motor and planned to start the break in process here this weekend. I went down to the driveway and noticed a sizable oil spot on the ground. Called my dealer as well as my local Cabelas who said they have seen this a few times here recently. They stated this is the oil sump leaking and that 2 seals would need to be changed. I haven’t started this motor since purchase and believe it’s only ever been started at the factory and at the dealer as it is brand new. What are your thoughts on this? I understand things happen, but it doesn’t give me a warm feeling as I’m coming from an older Yamaha 2 stroke that never gave me an issue. Also I’d like to point out that my dealer said in the last 2 they’ve had trouble with they saw an OK written in sharpie on the pump. Leads them to believe Mercury is paying attention to this part and they know they may have a problem. It will be repaired under warranty of course, but I hate knowing my brand new motor was alread in for a major repair before ever getting used. Appreciate any insight you can give.