Mercury 4 SERIES User Manual

IGNITION SYSTEM
90-857138R1 MAY 2000 Page 2A-17
Capacitor Charging Coil
REMOVAL
1. Remove flywheel. Refer to “Flywheel” - “Removal” preceding.
2. Remove screw and clamp.
3. Disconnect BLACK/RED and WHITE coil leads from CDI unit leads.
4. Remove screws securing capacitor charging coil, then remove coil.
a
b
c
d
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a-Screw
b-Clamp
c-Screws (2)
d-Capacitor Charging Coil
INSTALLATION
1. Route capacitor charging coil leads, as shown and place coil over mounting bosses of
crankcase cover.
2. Secure coil with 2 screws. Torque screws to 14 lb-in. (1.6 Nm).
3. Secure coil leads/sleeve, using wire clamp and screw. Tighten screw securely.
4. Connect BLACK/RED and WHITE capacitor charging coil leads to CDI unit leads.
a
b
c
b
d
e
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a-Coil Leads
b-Coil
c-Screws (2)
d-Wire Clamp
e-Screw
5. Reinstall flywheel, as outlined in “Flywheel” - “Installation,” preceding.

Mercury 4 SERIES Specifications

General

Starting	Manual
Cylinders	1
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Steering	Tiller
Recommended Fuel	87 Octane
Warranty	3 years
Horsepower	4 HP
Full Throttle RPM	5000 - 6000 RPM
Alternator Output	Not Available
Fuel System	Carburetor
Cooling System	Water Cooled
Shaft Length	15 in
Gear Shift	Forward, Neutral