Mercury 40 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
90-828631R3 MARCH 1999 Page 1B-9
Lubrication Points
Lubricate Point 1 with Quicksilver Anti-Corrosion Grease or 2-4-C Marine Lubricant
with Teflon
1. Propeller Shaft – Refer to Propeller Replacement for removal and installation of the pro-
peller. Coat the entire propeller shaft with lubricant to prevent the propeller hub from cor-
roding and seizing to the shaft.
1
Lubricate Points 2 thru 4 with Quicksilver 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon or Spe-
cial Lubricant 101.
2. Swivel Bracket – Lubricate through fitting.
3. Tilt Support Lever – Lubricate through fitting.
2
3

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