Mercury XR2

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Torque Requirements
ITEM TORQUE
Connecting Rods 30 lb. ft. (41 N·m) 271 Loctite
Crankcase Cover to Block 3/8 in. -- 40 lb. ft. (54 N·m)
Light Oil
5/16 in. -- 200 lb. in. (23 N·m)
Light Oil
Exhaust Divider Plate Cover 200 lb. in. (23 N·m)
Lower End Cap 100 lb. in. (11 N·m) 271 Loctite
Upper End Cap 200 lb. in. (23 N·m) 271 Loctite
Reed Block to Adaptor 100 lb. in. (11 N·m) 271 Loctite
Carburetor Adaptor to Reed
Housing
100 lb. in. (11 N·m) 271 Loctite
Stator Screws 40 lb. in. (5 N·m) 271 Loctite
Ignition Coil Screws Tighten Securely
Cylinder Head Bolts 30 lb. ft. (41 N·m) + 90° or 1/4
Turn, Light Oil
Flywheel Nut 150 lb. ft. (203 N·m)
Spark Plugs 20 lb. ft. (27 N·m)
Exhaust Megaphone 25 lb. ft. (34 N·m) 271 Loctite
Powerhead to Driveshaft Hous-
ing
35 lb. ft. (47 N·m) 271 Loctite
Gearcase to Driveshaft Hous-
ing
Tighten Securely