Mercury Four Stroke User Manual

OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION
90-888465 JUNE 2002 Page 1D-15
Propeller Installation
WARNING
If the propeller shaft is rotated while the engine is in gear, there is the possibility that
the engine will crank over and start. To prevent this type of accidental engine start-
ing and possible serious injury caused from being struck by a rotating propeller,
always shift outboard to neutral position and remove spark plug leads when you
are servicing the propeller.
Flo-Torq I Drive Hub Propellers
b
a
c
d
e
f
g
a-Forward Thrust Hub
b-Replaceable Drive Sleeve
c-Propeller
d-Rear Thrust Hub
e-Washer
f-Propeller Nut- Torque To 54 Nm (40 lb- ft)
g-Cotter Pin – Bend the cotter pin ends.
NOTE: If the propeller nut does not align with the propeller shaft after tightening to the speci-
fied torque, then tighten the nut further to align it with the hole.

Mercury Four Stroke Specifications

General

Engine Type	4-Stroke
Fuel Induction System	Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) or Carbureted, depending on model
Starting System	Manual, Electric
Steering	Tiller, Remote
Alternator	Varies by model
Full Throttle RPM Range	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model
Gear Ratio	Varies by model
Warranty	Varies by region and model (e.g., 3 to 5 years)
Cylinders	1 - 6
Shaft Length	15", 20", 25"