Mercury 45 Service Manual

CHARGING AND STARTING SYSTEM
Page 2B-32 90-828631R3 MARCH 1999
Reassembly
1. Lubricate helix threads and drive end cap bushing with SAE 10W oil.
2. Install the pinion, spring, and pinion stopper onto starter shaft.
3. Place circlip into groove on shaft.
4. Press the pinion stopper over the circlip.
IMPORTANT: Install new circlip for reassembly.
NOTE: Make sure the circlip fits tightly into pinion stopper.
a
b
d
c
d
c
a
b
a-Circlip
b-Pinion Stopper
c-Spring
d-Pinion

Mercury 45 Specifications

General

Horsepower	45 HP
Cylinders	3
Starting	Electric
Full Throttle RPM Range	5000-6000 RPM
Steering	Remote
Exhaust	Through Prop
Shaft Length	20 in