Mercury 40 FourStroke User Manual

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MAINTENANCE
90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001 Page 1B-1
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Section 1B - Maintenance
Table of Contents
Table of Contents 1B-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Tools 1B-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mercury/Quicksilver Lubricants and Sealants 1B-2
Inspection And Maintenance Schedule 1B-3. . . . .
Before Each Use 1B-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
After Each Use 1B-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Every 100 Hours of Use or Once yearly 1B-3.
Every 300 Hours of Use or Three Years 1B-4.
Before Periods of Storage 1B-4. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flushing the Cooling System 1B-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Link Rod Fasteners 1B-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corrosion Control Anode 1B-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement 1B-7. . .
Battery Inspection 1B-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Replacement - Electric Start Models 1B-8. .
Timing Belt Inspection 1B-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication Points 1B-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Power Trim Fluid 1B-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel System 1B-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filter 1B-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Line Inspection 1B-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Engine Oil 1B-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Changing Procedure 1B-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Oil Filter 1B-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and Adding Engine Oil 1B-13. . . . . . .
Changing Gear Case Lubricant 1B-14. . . . . . . . . . .
3-1/4 In. (83mm) Diameter Gear Case 1B-14. .
4-1/4 In. (108mm) Diameter Gear Case 1B-15.
Storage Preparation 1B-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel System 1B-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting External Outboard
Components 1B-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting Internal Engine Components 1B-17.
Gear Case 1B-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning Outboard for Storage 1B-18. . . . . . .
Battery Storage 1B-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mercury 40 FourStroke Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	40 FourStroke
Category	Outboard Motor
Language	English