Mercury 40 Service Manual

IGNITION
Page 2A-2 90-828631R3 MARCH 1999
Specifications
IGNITION SYSTEM*
*Readings taken @ 68°F
(20°C).
Type
Spark Plug Type (NGK)
Spark Plug Gap
Firing Order
Ignition Timing:
40/45 hp
Fully Retarded
Fully Advanced (2500-3000 rpm)
50 hp
Fully Retarded
Fully Advanced (2500-3000 rpm)
Charge Coil Resistance
Trigger Coil Resistance
Ignition Coil Resistance:
Primary
Secondary
C.D.I. Engine Speed Limiter
C.D.I. Overheat Speed Control
Engine Temperature Switch
Above 131° F (55° C)
Below 104° F (40° C)
Capacitor Discharge Ignition
NGK DPR6EA-9
0.035 in. (1.0 mm)
1-3-4-2
5° B.T.D.C
25° B.T.D.C
5° B.T.D.C
35° B.T.D.C
272 - 408 Ω (BRN-BLU)
396 - 594 Ω (WHT/BLK-WHT/RED)
0.1 - 0.7 Ω
3.5 - 4.7 kΩ
6120 - 6280 rpm
1600 - 2400 rpm
No Continuity
Continuity

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