Mercury 40 Service Manual

CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE
Page 4B-3590-828631R3 MARCH 1999
Exhaust Cover Installation
1. Install oil filter.
2. Install exhaust cover along with the thermostat and thermostat cover. Use new gaskets.
3. Tighten bolts in sequence and in two steps to the specified torque.
4. Install the oil pressure and temperature switch.
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a
h
e
d
c
b
g
f
8
11
7
4
1
3
2
5
6
10
9
12
a-Exhaust Cover
b-Gasket
c-Thermostat
d-Gasket
e-Thermostat Cover
f-Oil Pressure Switch
g-Temperature Switch
h-Oil Filter
Exhaust and Thermostat Cover Bolt Torque
1st: 53 lb-in. (6 Nm)
2nd: 106 lb-in. (12 Nm)

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