Mercury 15XD User Manual

6
B
JET DRIVE
90-826883R2 JUNE 1998 Page 6B-1
LOWER UNIT
Section 6B - Jet Drive
Table of Contents
Jet Pump Assembly (S/N 0G157845 & Below) 6B-2. . .
Jet Linkage (S/N 0G157845 & Below) 6B-4. . . . . . . . . .
Jet Water Pump Components 6B-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jet Pump Assembly (S/N 0G157846 & Up) 6B-6. . . . . .
Jet Linkage (S/N 0G157846 & Up) 6B-8. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a Boat that Is Best Suited forJet Power 6B-10
Engine Horsepower Selection 6B-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transom Height of the Boat 6B-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locate Centerline of the Outboard 6B-11. . . . . . . . . . . .
Outboard Mounting Height 6B-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Water Testing 6B-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking for Cavitation 6B-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Link Rod Adjustment 6B-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Shift Link Rod Adjustment 6B-15. . . . . . . .
Adjusting Shift Link Rod 6B-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubricating the Drive Shaft Bearing 6B-16. . . . . . . . . . .
Impeller Removal and Installation 6B-17. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Pull Adjustment 6B-20. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Impeller Clearance Adjustment 6B-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Worn (Dull) Impeller 6B-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Liner Replacement 6B-22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jet Drive Removal and Installation 6B-23. . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 6B-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 6B-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Water Pump Removal and Installation 6B-24. . . . . . . . .
Removal 6B-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 6B-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bearing Carrier Removal and Installation 6B-25. . . . . . .
Removal 6B-25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 6B-25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing Drive Shaft Bearing 6B-25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Single Bearing System
(Small Diameter Bearing) 6B-25. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Single Bearing System
(Large Diameter Bearing) 6B-26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing Drive Shaft 6B-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing Upper Seal Housing 6B-28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Single Bearing System 6B-28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications
JET DRIVE Impeller Liner Clearance 0.030 in. (0.8 mm)

Mercury 15XD Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	15XD
Category	Outboard Motor
Language	English