Mercury 40 Service Manual page 5

Table of Contents
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gear Case Design Identification
Propeller Information Charts
Mercury/Mariner 50 (4-Stroke)
2.00:1 Non Bigfoot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications
HORSEPOWER
(kW)
OUTBOARD
WEIGHT
FUEL
OIL
90-828631R3 MARCH 1999
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Section 1A - Specifications
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Models 40/45/50/50 (4-Stroke)
Model 50
Model 45
Model 40
Electric
40/45/50 ELPT
RECOMMENDED GASOLINE
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY
ENGINE OIL
SAE
25W-40
C
F
+38
+100
+27
+80
+60 +16
+40 +4
+20 –7
–18
0
Mercury/Mariner 50 (4-Stroke)
1.83:1 Non Bigfoot
Mercury/Mariner 50 (4-Stroke)
2.3:1 Bigfoot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
50 hp (37.3 Kw) @ 6000 rpm
45 hp (33.5 Kw) @ 6000 rpm
40 hp (29.8 Kw) @ 6000 rpm
with a Minimum Pump Posted
SAE 10W-30 viscosity oil is recom-
mended for use in all temperatures.
SAE
SAE 25W-40 viscosity oil may be used at
10W-30
temperatures above 40 F (4 C).
Use Quicksilver 4-Cycle Marine Oil with
the proper viscosity for the expected
temperature in your area (see range
thermometer on left). If not available, use
a premium quality 4-cycle engine oil, cer-
tified to meet or exceed anyone of the
following American Petroleum Institute
(API) service classification SH, SG, SF,
SPECIFICATIONS
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224 lb (102 kg)
Automotive Unleaded
Octane Rating of 87
Either 3 Quarts or 3 Liters
CF-4, CE, CD, CDll.
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