Mercury 45 User Manual

MAINTENANCE
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Assemble steering link rod to engine with special washer head bolt,
locknut and spacer. First torque bolt to specifications, then torque
locknut to specifications.
3086
a
b
c
e
d
a - Special washer head bolt (10‑856680)
b - Nylon insert locknut (11‑826709113)
c - Spacer
d - Flat washers
e - Nylon insert locknut (11‑826709113)
Description Nm lb. in. lb. ft.
Special washer head bolt 27 20
Nylon insert locknut "b" 27 20
Nylon insert locknut "e" Tighten until seats, then back off 1/4 turn
Fuse Replacement ‑ Electric Start Models
IMPORTANT: Always carry spare SFE 20 amp fuses.
The electric starting circuit is protected from overload by an SFE
20 amp fuse. If the fuse is blown, the electric starter motor will not
operate. Try to locate and correct the cause of the overload. If the
cause is not found, the fuse may blow again.

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