Mercury 40 4-Stroke User Manual

MAINTENANCE
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3. Straighten the bent tabs on the propeller nut retainer.
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4. Place a block of wood between the gearcase and propeller to hold the propeller and remove
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.
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6. Coat the propeller shaft with Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Lubricants Anti-Corrosion Grease
or 2-4-C with Teflon.
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Tube Ref No.
Description Where Used Part No.
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Anti-Corrosion Grease Propeller shaft 92-802867 Q1
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2-4-C with Teflon Propeller shaft 92-802859Q1
IMPORTANT: To prevent the propeller hub from corroding and seizing to the propeller shaft (especially
in salt water), always apply a coat of the recommended lubricant to the entire propeller shaft at the
recommended maintenance intervals, and also each time the propeller is removed.

Mercury 40 4-Stroke Specifications

General

Engine Type	4-Stroke
Horsepower	40 hp
Cylinders	3
Fuel Induction System	Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Starting	Electric
Displacement	747 cc
Shaft Length	20 in
Dry Weight	216 lbs
Steering	Remote
Alternator Amp	18 amp / 226 watt
Full Throttle RPM	5500 - 6000 RPM