Mercury 40 Service Manual

IGNITION
90-828631R3 MARCH 1999 Page 2A-17
IGNITION COIL (PRIMARY)
METER TEST LEADS METER SCALE OHMS READING
RED BLACK
RX1
01 07
ORANGE BLACK
RX1
0
.
1
-
0
.
7
SPARK PLUG CAP REMOVAL
NOTE: High tension cables must have spark plug cap removed before testing. Cap contains
5k ohm resistor.
IMPORTANT: To remove spark plug cap from high tension leads, turn cap counter-
clockwise while applying slight outward pressure. DO NOT PULL HARD or lead may
be damaged. To install cap, turn cap clockwise threading cap onto high tension lead.
IGNITION COIL (SECONDARY)
55852
#1
# 2
METER TEST LEADS METER SCALE OHMS READING
RED BLACK
RXKΩ
35 47
#1 CABLE #2 CABLE
RXKΩ
3
.
5
-
4
.
7

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