Mercury 40 Service Manual

MANUAL TILT ASSIST
Page 5D-36 90-828631R3 MARCH 1999
8. Open and close cam lever, watching for bubbles coming from accumulator check ball
hole. When bubbles stop, fill accumulator opening to top with fluid. Grease threads on
accumulator and opening with 2-4-C with Teflon. Start accumulator in threads and open
cam lever (Down Position). Torque accumulator to specified torque.
51143
b
a
a-Accumulator
b-Cam Lever (Down Position)
Accumulator Torque
35 lb-ft (47 Nm)
NOTE: If filling procedure is done correctly, it should be hard to turn cylinder rod assembly
by hand.

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