Mercury 45 Jet 50-55 - General Information; ELPTO Model

POWERHEAD - 4-1390-817643R1 DECEMBER 1996
General Information
Powerhead “Disassembly” and “Reassembly” instructions
are printed in a sequence that should be followed to assure
best results when removing or replacing powerhead com-
ponents. If complete disassembly is not necessary, start
reassembly at point disassembly was stopped. Refer to
“Table of Contents” preceding.
If major powerhead repairs are to be performed, remove
powerhead from drive shaft housing as an assembly. Re-
move external engine components referring to appropriate
section of service manual.
ELPTO MODEL
1. Remove battery cables.
PE-51084
2. Disconnect control/trim harness and fuel line.
PE-51082
3. Disconnect trim switch and trim relay wires.
PE-51089
a b
c
d
a - Blue/White
b - Green/White
c - Red/Black
d - Trim Switch