Mercury 40 Service Manual

TIMING, SYNCHRONIZING, & ADJUSTING
90-828631R3 MARCH 1999 Page 2C-9
Dashpot Adjustment
NOTE: Dash-pot adjustment is required when engine stalls upon quick deceleration.
NOTE: The engine should be completely warmed up for the adjustment. Correct adjust-
ments can not be obtained in a cold condition.
1. Pull out the retarder plunger fully.
2. Loosen the locknut.
3. Turn the dashpot until the dashpot ram is just touching the lever at the specified engine
speed.
4. Tighten lock nut.
a
b
c
d
a-Retarder Plunger
b-Locknut
c-Dashpot
d-Lever
Dash-pot Adjustment Speed
1700 rpm  50 rpm

Mercury 40 Specifications

General

Horsepower	40 hp
Starting System	Electric
Steering	Remote
Fuel Induction System	EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection)
Shaft Length	20"
Full Throttle RPM Range	6000