Mercury 5 SERIES User Manual

CYLINDER BLOCK AND CRANKCASE
Page 4B–36 90-857138R1 MAY 2000
12. Lubricate piston, rings, connecting rod journals and cylinder bore with engine oil.
13. Use Piston Ring Compressor (FT 2997) to compress rings.
14. Position mark 3H6 towards oil pan.
15. Position the direction arrow < towards the cam shaft.
16. Install the piston assembly.
Connecting Rod Bolt Torque
1st Torque: 53 lb-in. (6 Nm)
2nd Torque: 106 lb-in. (12 Nm)
4-Stroke Outboard Oil (92-828000A12)
110
3H6
3H6
3H6
FT 2997
110
110
a
b
c
d
a-Piston Ring Compressor (FT2997)
b-Position Mark 3H6 Towards Oil Pan
c-Direction Arrow (Must Face The Camshaft)
d-Connecting Rod Bolts (2)

Mercury 5 SERIES Specifications

General

Horsepower	5 hp
Cylinders	1
Starting	Manual
Full Throttle RPM Range	5000-6000
Fuel Induction System	Carburetor
Shaft Length	15"
Recommended Fuel	87 octane