Mercury 4-STROKE User Manual

2. Move the gear shift lever into neutral (N).
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3. Straighten and remove the cotter pin.
4. Place a block of wood between the gearcase and propeller to hold the
propeller and remove the propeller nut.
5. Pull the propeller straight off the shaft. If the propeller is seized to the
shaft and cannot be removed, have the propeller removed by an
authorized dealer.
IMPORTANT: To prevent the propeller hub from corroding and seizing to the
propeller shaft (especially in saltwater), always apply the recommended
lubricant to the entire propeller shaft at the recommended maintenance
intervals and also each time the propeller is removed.
6. Apply Extreme Grease or 2‑4‑C with PTFE to the propeller shaft.
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Mercury 4-STROKE Specifications

General

Engine Type	4-Stroke
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Cooling System	Water-cooled
Ignition System	CDI (Capacitor Discharge Ignition)
Starting	Manual / Electric
Shaft Length	15", 20", 25"
Max Power	Varies by model
Full Throttle RPM Range	Varies by model
Fuel Induction System	EFI / Carbureted
Steering	Remote / Tiller
Weight	Varies by model
Fuel Tank Capacity	Varies by model, some models include external tank
Oil Capacity	Varies by model