Mercury 8 User Manual

ENGINE INSTALLATION
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1. To aid in future removal of the propeller, liberally coat the
propeller shaft splines with one of the following Mercury/
Quicksilver products:
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
94
Anti-Corrosion
Grease
Propeller shaft
splines
92-802867Q
1
95
2-4-C Marine
Lubricant with Teflon
Propeller shaft
splines
92-802859A1
2. Install front thrust washer, propeller, rear thrust hub, and
propeller nut onto the shaft.
3. Place a block of wood between gearcase and propeller to
prevent rotation and tighten propeller nut. Secure propeller nut
to the shaft with cotter pin.
a
b
c
d
e
27094
a - Cotter pin
b - Propeller nut
c - Rear thrust washer
d - Propeller
e - Front thrust washer

Mercury 8 Specifications

General

Full Throttle RPM	5000-6000 RPM
Cylinders	2
Gear Ratio	2.08:1
Horsepower	8 HP
Starting	Manual
Shaft Length	15 in, 20 in
Fuel Tank Capacity	External