Mercury Four Stroke User Manual

OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION
90-888465 JUNE 2002 Page 1D-5
Steering Link Rod
1. Install steering link rod to rear hole on steering arm per illustration.
a
c
d
b
f
g
e
a-Special Bolt (10-856680) Torque to 27.1 Nm (20 lb. ft)
b-Nylon Insert Locknut (11-34932) Torque to 27.1 Nm (20 lb. ft)
c-Flat Washer
d-Nylon Insert Locknut (11-826709113) Tighten Locknut Until it Seats, Then Back
Nut Off 1/4 Turn
e-Flat Washer (2)
f-Install Steering Link Rod into Rear Hole
g-Steering Link Rod
IMPORTANT: The steering link rod that connects the steering cable to the engine
must be fastened using special washer head bolt (“a” – Part Number 10-856680) and
self locking nylon insert locknut (“d” - Part Number 11-826709113) and self locking
nylon insert locknut (“b” – Part Number 11-34932). These locknuts must never be re-
placed with common nuts (non locking) as they will work loose and vibrate off freeing
the link rod to disengage.
WARNING
Disengagement of a steering link rod can result in the boat taking a full, sudden,
sharp turn. This potentially violent action can cause occupants to be thrown over-
board exposing them to serious injury or death.

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"