GENERAL INFORMATION
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40 Jet FourStroke Specifications
Models 40 Jet
Horsepower 40
Kilowatts 29.4
Full throttle RPM range 5000–5500 RPM
Number of cylinders 4
Idle speed in forward
gear
Controlled by ECM
Piston displacement 995 cc (60.8 in³)
Cylinder bore 65 mm (2.559 in.)
Stroke 75 mm (2.953 in.)
Valve clearance (cold)
Intake valve 0.15–0.25 mm (0.006–0.010 in.)
Exhaust valve 0.25–0.35 mm (0.010–0.014 in.)
Recommended spark
plug
Champion RA8HC
Spark plug gap 1.0 mm (0.040 in.)
Recommended gasoline Refer to Fuel and Oil
Recommended oil Refer to Fuel and Oil
Engine oil capacity 3.0 L (3 US qt)
Emission control system Electronic engine control (EC)
Battery rating*
Operation above 0 °C
(32 °F)
465 marine cranking amps (MCA) or 350 cold
cranking amps (CCA)
Operation below 0 °C
(32 °F)
1000 marine cranking amps (MCA) or 750 cold
cranking amps (CCA)
Ampere hours (Ah) 70–100
*Battery manufacturers may rate and test their batteries to
different standards. MCA, CCA, Ah, and reserve capacity (RC)
are the ratings recognized by Mercury Marine. Manufacturers
that use standards different than these, such as equivalent MCA,
do not meet Mercury Marine battery requirements.