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30/40 FourStroke Starting Model Year 1999 Starting Serial Number 0G760300...
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Mercury Marine, that they have been trained in the recommended servicing procedures of these products which in- cludes the use of mechanics’ common hand tools and the special Mercury Marine or recom- mended tools from other suppliers.
It is important to note, during any maintenance procedure replacement fasteners must have the same measurements and strength as those removed. Numbers on the heads of the met- ric bolts and on the surfaces of metric nuts indicate their strength. American bolts use radial lines for this purpose, while most American nuts do not have strength markings.
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Service Manual Outline Important Information Section 1 - Important Information A - Specifications B - Maintenance Electrical C - General Information D - Outboard Motor Installation Section 2 - Electrical A - Ignition Fuel System B - Charging & Starting System C - Timing,Synchronizing &...
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Specifications ......1A-1 Mercury/Quicksilver Lubricants and Sealants 1A-11 Propeller Information Charts ....
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SPECIFICATIONS Type Capacitor Discharge Ignition Spark Plug: Type NGK DPR6EA-9 0.035 in. (0.9 mm) Hex Size 18 mm Torque 150 lb-in. (17 Nm) Hole Size 12mm Firing Order 1-2-3 Ignition Timing: @ Idle (800 rpm) 10 A.T.D.C IGNITION @ WOT (6000 rpm) 28 B.T.D.C SYSTEM 660 - 710 Ω...
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SPECIFICATIONS ENRICHMENT Auto Enrichener Resistance 15 - 25 Ohms (YEL/BLK - YEL/BLK) CONTROL Electrothermal Ram Projection 0.3 in. (7mm) after 5 min. of power SYSTEM Readings taken @ 68 F (20 C). Fuel Pump Type Mechanical Water Cooled (Plunger/Diaphragm) FUEL Fuel Pump: SYSTEM Pressure...
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SPECIFICATIONS Compression Ratio 9.7:1 Cylinder Compression* 180 - 210 psi (Peak) COMPRESSION (Electric Models Only, Cold Engine @ RATIO W.O.T.) PISTON PIN Piston Pin Diameter 0.6285 - 0.6287 in. (15.965 - 15.970 mm) CONNECTING Oil Clearance (Big End) 0.0008 - 0.0020 in. (0.020 - 0.052 mm) Small End Inside Diameter 0.6293 - 0.6298 in.
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SPECIFICATIONS Valve Dimensions “C” “B” “D” “A” Margin Thickness Seat Width Head Diameter Face Width Outside Diameter 0.6288 - 0.6296 in. ROCKER SHAFT (15.971 - 15.991 mm) Inside Diameter of Bore 0.6299 - 0.6306 in. ROCKER ARM (16.000 - 16.018 mm) Valve Opening Temperature 136 F - 143 F (58 C - 62 C) THERMOSTAT...
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SPECIFICATIONS Gear Ratio 2.00:1 Gearcase Capacity 14.9 fl oz (440 mL) Lubricant Type Premium Blend Gear Lube Forward Gear Number of Teeth 26 Spiral/Bevel Pinion Gear GEAR HOUSING Number of Teeth 13 Spiral/Bevel (2.00:1) Pinion Height 0.025 in. (0.64 mm) Forward Gear Backlash No Adjustment Water Pressure (Warm Engine)
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SPECIFICATIONS Propeller Information Charts Mercury/Mariner 30 (4-Stroke) 2.00:1 Non-Bigfoot Wide Open Throttle RPM : 5500-6000 Recommended Transom Heights : 15”, 20”, 22.5” Right Hand Rotation Standard Gear Reduction : 2.00:1 Approx. Approx. Speed No. of Gross Boat Boat Range Propeller...
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SPECIFICATIONS Mercury/Mariner 40 (4-Stroke) 2.00:1 Non-Bigfoot Wide Open Throttle RPM : 5500-6000 Recommended Transom Heights : 15”, 20”, 22.5” Right Hand Rotation Standard Gear Reduction : 2.00:1 Approx. Approx. Speed No. of Gross Boat Boat Range Propeller Diameter Pitch Blades Material Wgt.
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SPECIFICATIONS Mercury/Mariner 40 (4-Stroke) 2.3:1 Bigfoot Special soft rubber hub propellers designed to reduce clutch rattle Wide Open Throttle rpm: 5500-6000 Recommended Transom Heights : 20”, 25” Right Hand Rotation Standard Gear Reduction : 2.31:1 IMPORTANT: These specially designed rubber hub propellers are rated for 60 horsepower MAXIMUM.
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SPECIFICATIONS Mercury/Quicksilver Lubricants and Sealants Mercury Part Number Description Quicksilver Part Number Needle Bearing Assy. Lubricant [8 92-802868A1 oz. (226.8 grams)] tube Dielectric Grease 92-823506-1 92-823506-1 [8 oz. (226.8 grams)] can Loctite 271 – Thread Locker 92-809819 92-809819 (10 ml) tube...
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SPECIFICATIONS Mercury Part Number Description Quicksilver Part Number RTV 587 Silicone Sealer 92-809825 92-809825 [3 oz. (85.05 grams)] Obtain Locally Loctite 262 Obtain Locally Premium Gear Lubricant 92-802846A1 92-802846Q1 [1 Quart (0.94 liter)] Loctite 7649 Primer 92-809824 92-809824 [4.5 oz (127.57 grams)]...
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SPECIFICATIONS Torque Chart Diameter x Fastener Location Torque Length (mm) lb-in. lb-ft.. Ignition Coil Mounting Nuts Coil Mount Plate Screw (Rear) M6 x 25 Coil Mount Plate Screw M6 x 30 Coil Plate Ground Screw M6 x 10 Spark Plug 12 mm Charging &...
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SPECIFICATIONS Diameter x Fastener Location Torque Length (mm) lb-in. lb-ft. Lubrication Oil Pump Mounting Screws M6 x 40 Oil Pump Cover Screws M6 x 16 Mid-Section Top Cowl Latch Screw/Nut M4 x 14 Drive Tight Top Rear Cowl Latch Screw/Nut M6 x 16 Bottom Cowl Screws M6 x 30...
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SPECIFICATIONS Diameter x Fastener Location Torque Length (mm) lb-in. lb-ft. Manual Tilt Assist Plug, Velocity Valve Plug, Plunger (2) Shock Rod Piston Piston Spring Plate Screws Cylinder End Cap Tilt Cylinder/Reservoir Screws Accumulator Non-Bigfoot Gear Housing Pinion Nut Bearing Carrier Screws M8 x 25 25.5 Vent, Fill/Drain Screw...
MAINTENANCE Inspection And Maintenance Schedule To keep your outboard in the best operating condition, it is important that your outboard re- ceive the periodic inspections and maintenance listed in the Inspection and Maintenance Schedule. We urge you to keep it maintained properly to ensure the safety of you and your passengers and retain its dependability.
MAINTENANCE 15. Remove engine deposits with Power Tune Engine Cleaner. 16. Check tightness of bolts, nuts, and other fasteners. Every 300 Hours of Use or Three Years, Whichever Occurs First 1. Replace water pump impeller (more often if overheating occurs or reduced water pres- sure is noted).
MAINTENANCE Steering Link Rod Fasteners 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. IMPORTANT: The steering link rod that connects the steering cable to the engine must be fastened using special washer head bolt (“a”...
MAINTENANCE Corrosion Control Anode Your outboard has control anodes at different locations. An anode helps protect the out- board against galvanic corrosion by sacrificing its metal to be slowly eroded instead of the outboard metals. Each anode requires periodic inspection especially in salt water which will accelerate the erosion.
MAINTENANCE Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement Inspect spark plugs at the recommended intervals. WARNING Avoid serious injury or death from fire or explosion caused by damaged spark plug boots. Damaged spark plug boots can emit sparks. Sparks can ignite fuel vapors under the engine cowl.
MAINTENANCE Fuse Replacement – Electric Start Models IMPORTANT: Always carry spare 20 AMP Fuses. The electric starting circuit is protected from overload by a 20 Amp. fuse. If the fuse is blown, the electric starter motor will not operate. Try to locate and correct the cause of the overload. If the cause is not found, the fuse may blow again.
MAINTENANCE Lubrication Points Lubricate Point 1 with Anti-Corrosion Grease or 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon. 1. Propeller Shaft – Refer to Propeller Replacement for removal and installation of the pro- peller. Coat the entire propeller shaft with lubricant to prevent the propeller hub from cor- roding and seizing to the shaft.
MAINTENANCE WARNING The end of the steering cable must be fully retracted into the outboard tilt tube before adding lubricant. Adding lubricant to steering cable when fully extended could cause steering cable to become hydraulically locked. A hydraulically locked steering cable will cause loss of steering control, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
MAINTENANCE Fuel System WARNING Avoid serious injury or death from gasoline fire or explosion. Carefully follow all fuel system service instructions. Always stop the engine and DO NOT smoke or allow open flames or sparks in the area while servicing any part of the fuel system. Before servicing any part of the fuel system, stop engine and disconnect the battery.
MAINTENANCE Changing Engine Oil Oil Changing Procedure Pump Method 1. Place the outboard in an vertical upright position. 2. Remove dipstick and slide adaptor tube/pump down dipstick tube. Pump out the engine oil into an appropriate container. 90265A5 Crankcase Oil Pump Drain Plug Method 1.
MAINTENANCE Changing Oil Filter 1. Place a rag or towel below the oil filter to absorb any spilled oil. 2. Unscrew old filter by turning the filter counterclockwise. 3. Clean the mounting base. Apply film of clean oil to filter gasket. Do not use grease. Screw new filter on until gasket contacts base, then tighten 3/4 to 1 turn.
MAINTENANCE Changing Gear Case Lubricant 3-1/4 In. (83mm) Diameter Gear Case When adding or changing gear case lubricant, visually check for the presence of water in the lubricant. If water is present, it may have settled to the bottom and will drain out prior to the lubricant, or it may be mixed with the lubricant, giving it a milky colored appearance.
MAINTENANCE 4-1/4 In. (108mm) Diameter Gear Case When adding or changing gear case lubricant, visually check for the presence of water in the lubricant. If water is present, it may have settled to the bottom and will drain out prior to the lubricant, or it may be mixed with the lubricant, giving it a milky colored appearance.
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MAINTENANCE CHECKING LUBRICANT LEVEL AND FILLING GEAR CASE Gear Case Lubricant Capacity 24 fl oz (710 ml) 1. Place outboard in a vertical operating position. 2. Remove the front vent plug and rear vent plug. 3. Place lubricant tube into the fill hole and add lubricant until it appears at the front vent hole.
MAINTENANCE Storage Preparation The major consideration in preparing your outboard for storage is to protect it from rust, cor- rosion, and damage caused by freezing of trapped water. The following storage procedures should be followed to prepare your outboard for out-of- season storage or prolonged storage (two months or longer).
MAINTENANCE Positioning Outboard for Storage Store outboard in an upright (vertical) position to allow water to drain out of outboard. CAUTION If outboard is stored tilted up in freezing temperature, trapped cooling water, or rain water that entered the propeller exhaust outlet in the gear case, could freeze and cause damage to the outboard.
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GENERAL INFORMATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION Section 1C - GENERAL INFORMATION Table of Contents Serial Number Location ....1C-2 Power Trim System ..... . 1C-15 Conditions Affecting Performance .
All values are corrected to the pow- er that the engine will produce at sea level, at 30% relative humidity, at a temperature of 77 F (25 C) and a barometric pressure of 29.61 inches of mercury. Page 1C-2...
GENERAL INFORMATION Summer conditions of high temperature, low barometric pressure and high humidity all com- bine to reduce the engine power. This, in turn, is reflected in decreased boat speeds--as much as 2 or 3 miles-per-hour (3 or 5 Km per-hour) in some cases. (Refer to previous chart.) Nothing will regain this speed for the boater, but the coming of cool, dry weather.
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GENERAL INFORMATION BOTTOM For maximum speed, a boat bottom should be nearly a flat plane where it contacts the water and particularly straight and smooth in fore-and-aft direction. 1. Hook: Exists when bottom is concave in fore-and-aft direction when viewed from the side.
GENERAL INFORMATION Engine DETONATION Detonation in a 4-cycle engine resembles the “pinging” heard in an automobile engine. It can be otherwise described as a tin-like “rattling” or “plinking” sound. Detonation is an explosion of an unburned portion of the fuel/air charge after the spark plug has fired.
GENERAL INFORMATION Following Complete Submersion Submerged While Running (Special Instructions) When an engine is submerged while running, the possibility of internal engine damage is greatly increased. If, after engine is recovered and with spark plugs removed, engine fails to turn over freely when turning flywheel, the possibility of internal damage (bent connecting rod and/or bent crankshaft) exists.
GENERAL INFORMATION Model 30/40 (4-Stroke) Powerhead Front View 59244 Remote Control and Engine Harness Connection Fuse – 20 Amp. Negative Battery Cable DDT Test Port Fuel Connection Battery Cables Throttle and Shift Cables Remote Control Harness Intake Manifold 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001 Page 1C-7...
GENERAL INFORMATION Model 30/40 (4-Stroke) Powerhead Starboard View 59245 Lifting Eye Engine Harness Connection to Remote Control Harness Intake Manifold Shift Arm (Non Bigfoot) Shift Linkage Throttle Cam Throttle Lever Page 1C-8 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
GENERAL INFORMATION Model 30/40 (4-Stroke) Powerhead Port View 59247 Starter Motor Negative Battery Cable Access Port, Water Pressure/Temperature Sender Accessory Thermostat Housing Voltage Regulator Ignition Coils Oil Dip Stick Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sender Oil Filter Oil Pressure Port Positive Battery Cable 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001 Page 1C-9...
GENERAL INFORMATION Model 30/40 (4-Stroke) Powerhead Top View 59251 Cam Shaft Timing Gear Timing Belt Crank Position Sensor Flywheel Remote Control and Engine Harness Connection Enrichener Valve Page 1C-10 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
GENERAL INFORMATION Propeller Selection For in-depth information on marine propellers and boat performance - written by marine en- gineers - see your Authorized Dealer for the illustrated “What You Should Know About Quicksilver Propellers and Boat Performance Information” (Part No. 90-86144). For best all around performance from your outboard/boat combination, select a propeller that allows the engine to operate in the upper half of the recommended full throttle rpm range with the boat normally loaded (refer to Specifications).
GENERAL INFORMATION Propeller Removal/Installation 3-1/4 In. (83mm) Diameter Gear Case 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.
GENERAL INFORMATION 4-1/4 In. (108mm) Diameter Gear Case 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.
GENERAL INFORMATION Power Trim System General Information The power trim system is filled at the manufacturer and is ready for use. Trim outboard through entire trim and tilt range several times to remove any air from the system. The trim system is pressurized and is not externally vented. Power Trim Operation With most boats, operating around the middle of the “trim”...
GENERAL INFORMATION 4. Increase steering torque or pull to the left at a normal installation height (with the normal right hand rotation propeller). 5. In excess, cause boat “porpoising” (bouncing) or propeller ventilation. 6. Cause engine overheating if any water intake holes are above the water line. Trim “In”...
GENERAL INFORMATION Trim Tab Adjustment Propeller steering torque will cause your boat to pull in one direction. This steering torque is a normal thing that results from your outboard not being trimmed so the propeller shaft is parallel to the water surface. The trim tab can help to compensate for this steering torque in many cases and can be adjusted within limits to reduce any unequal steering effort.
GENERAL INFORMATION Compression Check CAUTION Compression/Cylinder Leakage Tests Must be performed with the ignition/injection system disabled. To do this, the lanyard stop switch MUST BE placed to the “OFF” position. IMPORTANT: Compression check should be done with throttle in WOT position. 1.
GENERAL INFORMATION Cylinder Leakage Testing CAUTION Compression/Cylinder Leakage Tests Must be performed with the ignition/injection system disabled. To do this, the lanyard stop switch MUST BE placed to the “OFF” position. NOTE: Cylinder leakage testing*, along with compression testing, can help the mechanic pinpoint the source of a mechanical failure by gauging the amount of leakage in an engine cylinder.
GENERAL INFORMATION Water Pressure Measurement 1. Warm up engine. 2. Remove plug. 3. Attach hose fitting and water pressure gauge to cylinder block. NOTE: Water pressure measurements should be done on a warm engine with thermostat operating 140 F (60 C). Water Pump Pressure 22-89772 91-79250A2...
7. Allow a minimum of one hour drying time and no more than one week before top coating assemblies. 8. Use Ditzler Urethane DU9000 for Mercury Black, DU34334 for Mariner Grey, and DU35466 for Force Charcoal, and DU33414M for Sea Ray White. Catalyze all four col- ors with Ditzler DU5 catalyst mixed 1:1 ratio.
GENERAL INFORMATION CAUTION Be sure to comply with instructions on the label for ventilation and respirators. Us- ing a spray gun, apply one half to one mil even film thickness. Let dry, flash off for five minutes and apply another even coat of one half to one mil film thickness. This urethane paint will dry to the touch in a matter of hours, but will remain sensitive to scratches and abrasions for a few days.
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GENERAL INFORMATION DECAL APPLICATION 1. Mix ounce (16 ml) of dish washing liquid in one gallon (4 l) of cool water to use as wetting solution. NOTE: Leave protective masking, if present, on the face of decal until final steps of decal installation.
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OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION Section 1D - Outboard Motor Installation Table of Contents Electric Fuel Pump ..... . 1D-1 Wiring Harness .
OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION Start in Gear Protection The remote control connected to the outboard must be equipped with a start-in-gear protection device. This prevents the engine from starting in gear. WARNING Avoid serious injury or death from a sudden unexpected acceleration when starting your engine.
OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION Lifting Outboard Use lifting eye on engine. Steering Cable STARBOARD SIDE ROUTED CABLE 1. Lubricate the entire cable end. 2-4-C with Teflon 2. Insert steering cable into tilt tube. 3. Torque nut to 35 lb. ft. (47.5 Nm). 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001 Page 1D-3...
OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION Steering Cable Seal 1. Mark tilt tube 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) from end. Install seal components. 2. Thread cap to the mark. 1/4 in. (6.4mm) 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) Mark Plastic Spacer O-Ring Seal Steering Link Rod 1.
OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION Installing Outboard – Thumb Screw Models WARNING Outboard must be fastened to boat transom one of two ways: 1. permanently fas- tened to transom with thumb screws, and mounting bolts (provided), or 2. secured to the transom using the optional outboard mounting kit (shown below). Should the outboard strike an underwater object or be steered into a sharp turn, failure to fas- ten outboard correctly to the boat transom with mounting bolts or optional mount- ing kit could result in outboard ejecting suddenly off boat transom causing serious...
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OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION Installing Outboard – Non Thumb Screw Models 1. Attach (tape) engine mounting template to boat transom. 2. Mark and drill four 17/32 in. (13.5mm) mounting holes. 3. Install the outboard so that the anti-ventilation plate is in-line or within 1 in. (25 mm) be- low the bottom of the boat.
OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION Wiring Harness IMPORTANT: Warning Horn Requirement – The remote control or key switch assem- bly must be wired with a warning horn. This warning horn is used with the engine warning system. 1. Route wiring harness into bottom cowl. Wiring Harness 2.
OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION Battery Cable Connections SINGLE OUTBOARD (–) Red Sleeve (Positive) Black Sleeve (Negative) Starting Battery DUAL OUTBOARDS Connect a common ground cable (wire size same as engine battery cables) between nega- tive (–) terminals on starting batteries. (–) (–) Ground Cable (Same Wire Size As Engine Battery Cable) - Connect Between Negative (–) Terminals...
OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION Shift and Throttle Cable Installation Install cables into the remote control following the instructions provided with the remote con- trol. NOTE: Install the shift cable to the engine first. The shift cable is the first cable to move when the remote control handle is moved out of neutral.
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OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION 5. Push in on the cable end until resistance is felt. 6. While pushing in on the cable end, adjust the cable barrel (b) to attain the measured dis- tance (a) taken in Step 3. Adjust Cable Barrel To Attain The Measured Distance Taken In Step 3 Cable Barrel 7.
OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION Throttle Cable Installation 1. Position remote control into neutral. 2. Fit throttle cable through rubber grommet. 3. Install throttle cable with retainer pin. Lock retainer pin in place. 4. Place throttle cable onto the throttle lever pin. Lock in place with retainer. Throttle Cable Retainer 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
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OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION 5. Adjust cable barrel until the center of the roller lines up with the alignment mark on the cam. Cable Barrel Alignment Mark Roller 6. Fasten control cables with the cable latch. Page 1D-12 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION Trim-In Stop Adjustment – Power Trim Models If an adjustment is required, purchase a stainless steel tilt pin (P/N 17-49930A1) and insert it through whatever pin hole is desired. The non-stainless steel shipping bolt should not be used in this application other than on a temporary basis.
OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION Instrument/Lanyard Stop Switch Wiring Diagram (Dual Outboard) BLK = Black BLU = Blue BRN = Brown BATT GRY = Gray GRN = Green SENDER ORN = Orange PNK = Pink PUR = Purple RED = Red TAN = Tan WHT = White YEL = Yellow LIT = Light...
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OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: On installations where gauge options will not be used, tape back and isolate any unused wiring harness leads. BATT SENDER STARBOARD INSTALLATION 52654 Lanyard/Diode Connect Wires Together with Screw and Hex Nut (4 Places);Apply Quicksilver Liquid Neo- “Y”...
IGNITION Ignition Description The ignition system uses CDI (Capacitor Discharge Ignition). This system provides quick voltage buildup and strong spark required for high power and high performance engines. The CDI ignition system does not incorporate mechanically operated points, therefore mak- ing this CDI unit virtually maintenance free.
IGNITION % Spark Cut-Out 6250 6281 6313 6. Over Heat Protection: Limits engine RPM to 2000 if the engine temperature exceeds 192.2 F (89 C). The ECM will sound the over heat warning horn (a continuous tone) and turn on the optional Over Heat Warning lamp. Over heat warning will subside if the engine temperature drops below 183.2 F (84 C) and engine RPM is momentarily dropped below 1000 RPM as a reset condition.
IGNITION Flywheel Assembly The flywheel assembly contains six permanently charged magnet segments which are bonded and retained to the inner wall of the flywheel. Each magnet contains a north and a south pole providing a 12 pole system. Ignition Coils S/N OG960499 and Below S/N OG960500 and Up The primary (+) side of the ignition coil receives voltage discharged from a capacitor in the...
IGNITION CAUTION To protect against meter and/or component damage, observe the following precautions: 400 VDC* test position (or higher) MUST BE used for all tests. INSURE the Positive (+) lead/terminal of DVA is connected to the Positive (+) recep- tacle of meter DO NOT CHANGE meter selector switch position while engine is running and/or be- ing “cranked”.
IGNITION Multimeter Ohm Checks Tested Part Multimeter Wires Connected To: Meter Scale Meter Reading Green/White (2) R x 1 Ω Stator Charge Coil 660 - 710 Black White/Green (1) Power Bobbin Yel/Blk R x 1 Ω Charge Coil 6.7-7.1 Black Yel/Blk Stator Battery Charge R x 1 Ω...
IGNITION *Recommended Test (1) DVA TEST (Direct Voltage Adapter) (2) OHM TEST (Resistance Testing) (3) Replace Component and Retest (4) Mechanical Test/Repair PROBLEM/CONDITION Probable Cause *Perform Test No. No Spark Condition (All Cylinders) Crank Position Sensor Stator (ECM) Stop Circuit Short to Ground: a - stop circuit lead b - lanyard stop switch c - tiller handle stop button (if supplied)
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IGNITION *Recommended Test (cont.) (1) DVA TEST (Direct Voltage Adapter) (2) OHM TEST (Resistance Testing) (3) Replace Component and Retest (4) Mechanical Test/Repair PROBLEM/CONDITION Probable Cause *Perform Test No. Engine Misfires At High RPM Low Oil Pressure/Engine Over Heating: a - timing retards and fluctuates, rpm will remain below 2000 rpm Ignition Coil/High Tension Lead(s) Spark Plug Cap(s)
DDT Test Harness (84-822560A10) The Quicksilver Digital Diagnostic Terminal (DDT) has been developed specifically to help technicians diagnose and repair Mercury Marine 2 and 4 cycle engines. Attach the diagnostic cable to the ECM diagnostic connector and plug in the software car- tridge.
IGNITION Component Resistance Tests When performing resistance tests, all component leads must be disconnected. Readings may very slightly due to temperature changes. NOTE: Refer to section 1C General Information (powerhead reference views) for location of sensors. NOTE: If using DMT 2000 turn the selector switch to Ω. Allow the meter to auto-range. NOTE: Readings listed are taken at 68 F (20 C).
IGNITION IGNITION COIL (PRIMARY) S/N OG960499 and Below S/N OG960500 and Up METER TEST LEADS METER SCALE READING BLACK 0 18 0 24 0.18 - 0.24 BLK/WHT BLACK Spark Plug Cap Removal NOTE: High tension cables must have spark plug cap removed before testing. Cap contains 5k ohm resistor.
IGNITION Spark Plug Cap Resistor Test-P/N VDFP METER TEST LEADS METER SCALE READING BLACK RX1K RX1K WIRE END PLUG END Spark Plug Cap Resistor Test-P/N VDO5FP METER TEST LEADS METER SCALE READING BLACK RX1K RX1K 3 5 - 5 2 3.5 - 5.2 WIRE END PLUG END...
IGNITION Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 1. Place the engine coolant temperature sensor in a container filled with water. 2. Place a thermometer in the water and slowly heat the water. 3. Measure the resistance when the specified temperature is reached. If the reading is out of specification, replace the sensor.
IGNITION Flywheel Removal and Installation WARNING Engine could possibly start when turning flywheel during removal and installation. To prevent this type of accidental engine starting and possible serious injury, al- ways remove spark plug leads from spark plugs. Removal 1. Remove flywheel cover (manual start models refer to section 8). Screw (4) M6 x 25 Flywheel Cover Page 2A-22...
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IGNITION 2. Loosen flywheel nut. Hold flywheel using flywheel holder (91-83163M). 3. Remove nut and washer. 91-83163M Flywheel Holder (91-83163M) Breaker Bar with 30 mm Socket Washer 4. Loosen flywheel using puller (91-83164M). Remove flywheel and key. 91-83164M Flywheel Puller (91-83164M) Flywheel 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001 Page 2A-23...
IGNITION Timing Belt Removal 1. Remove flywheel and stator as outlined previously in this section. 2. Remove timing belt from driven gear and drive gear. Timing Belt Page 2A-26 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
IGNITION Installation Timing Belt Installation Notes: Protect the timing belt from water and oil. Use care not to scratch the belt. Do not use any metal device to help stretch the belt onto the driven gear. 1. Align marks on drive and driven gear with marks on cylinder block as shown. 2.
IGNITION Voltage Regulator Removal and Installation 1. Remove bundled wire connectors from j-clip (s/n OG960499 and below). 2. Remove cable tie (s/n OG960499 and below). 3. Disconnect voltage regulator wires. 4. Remove mounting screws and ground wires. 5. Reverse steps for installation (refer to wiring diagram section 2D for correct wire con- nections).
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IGNITION Crank Position Sensor Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect sensor from wiring harness. 2. Remove sensor mounting screws. 3. Reverse steps for installation. Crank Position Sensor Harness Connector Screw (2) M5x16 Crank Position Sensor Mounting Screw Torque 45 lb. in. (5 N·m) 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001 Page 2A-31...
IGNITION Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Removal/Installation 1. Disconnect sensor from wiring harness. 2. Remove sensor from exhaust cover. 3. Reverse steps for installation. Tighten to specified torque. CAUTION Over-tightening the engine coolant temperature sensor can lead to failing the plas- tic threads.
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CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM ELECTRICAL Section 2B - Charging & Starting System Table of Contents Specifications ......2B-1 Rectifier/Regulator (P/N 854514) Diode Test 2B-9...
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CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM STARTER MOTOR TORQUE REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION lb-in lb-ft STARTER MOTOR THRU BOLT DRIVE KIT ARMATURE PINION DRIVE CAP COMMUTATOR CAP BRUSH & SPRING KIT BRUSH HOLDER SCREW DECAL-Warning-High voltage Page 2B-2 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM Battery Recommended Battery A 12 volt battery with a minimum rating of 465 marine cranking amps (MCA) or 350 cold cranking amps (CCA). For operation below 32 F (0 C) a rating of 1000 Marine Cranking Amps (MCA) or 775 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) is recommended.
CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM Battery Charging System Description (15 Ampere) The battery charging system components are the stator battery charge coils, regulator and battery. Alternating current (generated in battery charge coils) flows to the regulator, which changes the alternating current to a regulated direct current for charging the battery. Wiring Diagram (15 Ampere) (S/N OG960499 and Below) Blk = Black Blu = Blue...
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CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM Wiring Diagram (15 Ampere) (S/N OG960500 and Up) BLK = Black RED = Red GRY = Gray YEL = Yellow Stator Voltage Regulator/Rectifier Connector To Engine Ground To Battery Positive (Red) Terminal To Battery Negative (Black) Terminal 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001 Page 2B-5...
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CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM Alternator System Test 6 Ampere Stator CAUTION When testing any charging system, the technician must use an ammeter capable of reading the maximum current output for the test being performed or higher. Fail- ure to use a amp meter that can handle the specific current load could possibly damage the meter being used.
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CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM 15 Ampere Stator 1. Check battery voltage at battery with engine running. 2. If battery voltage is above 14.5-15.0 volts, replace voltage regulator/rectifier. Check con- dition of battery as overcharging may have damaged battery. 3. If battery voltage is below 14.5 volts, charge the battery. If battery can NOT be satisfacto- rily charged, replace battery.
CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM Stator Ohms Test STATOR (BATTERY CHARGE COIL) 6 Amp. Stator METER READING METER TEST LEADS SCALE BLACK 0 9 1 1 0.9 - 1.1 15 Amp. Stator METER READING METER TEST LEADS SCALE BLACK 0 22 0 24 0.22 - 0.24 Page 2B-8 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
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CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM Rectifier/Regulator (P/N 854514) Diode Test Analog Meter NOTE: Voltage regulator/rectifier specifications are given for informational purposes only, use the appropriate troubleshooting techniques previously mentioned to find the faulty com- ponent in the charging system. Blk = Black Gry = Gray Red = Red Yel = Yellow...
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CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM Digital Meter NOTE: Voltage regulator/rectifier specifications are given for informational purposes only, use the appropriate troubleshooting techniques previously mentioned to find the faulty com- ponent in the charging system. Blk = Black Gry = Gray Red = Red Yel = Yellow S/N OG960499 and Below S/N OG960500 and Up...
CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM Starting System Components Description The function of the starting system is to crank the engine. The battery supplies electrical energy to crank the starter motor. When the ignition switch is turned to “START” position, the starter solenoid is activated and completes the starting circuit between the battery and starter The neutral start switch opens the start circuit when the shift control lever is not in neutral.
CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM Troubleshooting the Starting Circuit Before beginning the starting circuit troubleshooting flow chart, following, check first for the following conditions: 1. Make sure that battery is fully charged. 2. Check that control lever is in “NEUTRAL” position. 3.
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CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM Starting Circuit Troubleshooting Flow Chart The following “STARTING CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW CHART” is designed as an aid to troubleshooting the starting circuit. This flow chart will accurately locate any exist- ing malfunction. Location of “TEST POINTS” (called out in the chart) are numbered in dia- gram below.
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CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM * Battery Voltage TEST 2 a. Disconnect BLACK ground wire(s) from Test Point 2. b. Connect voltmeter between common engine ground and Test Point 2. No voltage reading; c. Turn ignition key to “Start” position. proceed to TEST 3. 12 Volt Reading* TEST 3 a.
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CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM Starter Motor Removal WARNING Always disconnect the battery and remove spark plug leads from spark plugs before working on motor. 1. Disconnect battery leads and black starter motor lead from starter terminal. 2. Remove upper mounting screws and loosen bottom screw. Lift starter motor in an upward direction and remove.
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CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM Disassembly IMPORTANT: Before separating components mark them with an awl or marker. This will ensure proper orientation during reassembly. 1. Remove 2 through bolts and commutator end cap, taking care not to lose brush springs. Thru Bolts Commutator End Cap Brush Springs I.D.
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CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM 3. Pull armature from starter frame. Washer Spring Pinion Stopper (2) Pinion Drive End Cap Armature Shaft Washer 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001 Page 2B-17...
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CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM Cleaning and Inspection 1. Clean all motor parts. 2. Check pinion teeth for chips, cracks or excessive wear. 3. Replace the drive clutch spring and/or collar, if tension is not adequate, or if wear is ex- cessive.
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CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM Testing ARMATURE TEST FOR SHORTS Check armature for short circuits by placing on growler and holding hack saw blade over armature core while armature is rotated. If saw blade vibrates, armature is shorted. Re- check after cleaning between commutator bars. If saw blade still vibrates, replace armature. ARMATURE TEST FOR GROUND 1.
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CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM CHECKING POSITIVE BRUSHES AND TERMINALS 1. Connect ohmmeter (R x 1 scale) leads between positive brushes. 2. Ohmmeter must indicate full continuity (zero resistance). If resistance is indicated, check lead to positive terminal solder connection. If connection cannot be repaired, brushes must be replaced.
CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM Brush Replacement IMPORTANT: Replace brushes that are pitted or worn to less than 1/4 in. (6.4mm) in length Positive (+) Terminal Long Brush Lead Push Lead Into Slot Insulating Washer Flat Washer Lock Washer Positive (+) Brushes Negative (–) Brushes Brush Holder Bolts (Fasten Negative Brushes and Holder)
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CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM Reassembly 1. Lubricate helix threads and drive end cap bushing with SAE 10W oil. 2. Install the pinion, pinion stopper, spring, second pinion stopper, washer, and NEW nut onto armature shaft. 3. Lightly clamp the armature in a vise and torque nut to specified torque. Nut (New) Washer Spring...
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CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM 4. Construct a brush retainer tool as shown. Brush Retainer Tool Layout (Full Size) 18-Gauge Sheet Metal METRIC SCALE 3” = 76.2mm 2” = 50.8mm 1-3/4” = 44.5mm 1-11/16” = 42.9mm 3/4” = 19.1mm 1/2” = 12.7mm Brush Retainer Tool Side View (Full Size) 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001 Page 2B-23...
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CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM 5. Place springs and brushes into brush holder and hold in place with brush retainer tool. 6. Lubricate bushing with one drop of SAE 10W oil. DO NOT over-lubricate Brush Retainer Tool Bushing 7. Position armature into starter frame so that commutator end of armature is at end of starter frame where permanent magnets are recessed 1 in.
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CHARGING & STARTING SYSTEM Installation 1. Secure starter to block with (3) mounting screws. Tighten screws to specified torque. Secure NEGATIVE battery lead and starter motor lead as shown. Starter Mounting Screw (3) M8 x 45 Negative Battery Lead Starter Motor Lead Starter Motor Mounting Screw Torque 22 lb.
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TIMING, SYNCHRONIZING, & ADJUSTING Special Tools 1. New Style Vacuummate Carburetor Tuner P/N 91-809871-1 2. Old Style Mercury Filled Carburetor Tuner P/N 91-809641A1 with Filters P/N 35-18206 3. DMT 2000 Digital Tachometer Multi-meter P/N 91-854009A1 4. Timing Light P/N 91-99379...
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TIMING, SYNCHRONIZING, & ADJUSTING 5. Digital Diagnostic Tester 91-823686A2 6. DDT Cartridge 91-822608-–5 and DDT Reference Manual 90-859769. 91-822608-–5 90-859769 7. DDT Cable 10’ (3.05m) Extension 84-825003A1 8. DDT Test Harness 84-822560A7 and 84-822560A10 84-822560A10 84-822560A7 9. Tubing Clamp P/N 91-804063 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001 Page 2C-3...
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TIMING, SYNCHRONIZING, & ADJUSTING Timing WARNING To prevent personal injury or possible death, from loss of balance or stability while servicing the motor, DO NOT attempt to check timing while boat is in motion. Failure to follow one of the recommended servicing procedures may result in the person falling overboard or causing personal injury from fall in boat.
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TIMING, SYNCHRONIZING, & ADJUSTING 2. Place the outboard in “Forward” gear and check timing at idle “Retarded.” (If not within specification window, refer to Diagnostic Test Procedures Section 2A.) 10 ATDC Timing Mark (Full Retarded) 3. Slowly increase the engine RPM while watching the ignition timing marks. The timing should increase to the maximum timing specification “Full Advance”...
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2. Install intake manifold hose adaptor in each plug hole. Tighten securely. NOTE: Intake manifold hose adaptors are provided with the Carburetor Tuner. Intake Manifold Plugs (3) Intake Manifold Hose Adaptor (3) Intake Manifold Hose Adaptor (3) From Mercury Filled Carb Tuner Page 2C-6 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
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4. Pinch off enrichener lines between carburetors with a tubing clamp. CAUTION When using the old style mercury filled carb. tuner (p/n 91-809641A1) install filters (p/n 35-18206) in each line. This will prevent mercury from being drawn into carbure- tors during an abrupt throttle change. 91-804063...
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TIMING, SYNCHRONIZING, & ADJUSTING SYNCHRONIZING CARBURETORS 1. With the outboard in water, start engine and allow to warm up. Shift the outboard to neutral. 2. Connect a tachometer to the engine. 3. Adjust idle RPM screw on bottom carburetor to obtain an idle setting of 1000 RPM in neutral.
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TIMING, SYNCHRONIZING, & ADJUSTING 4. Read the vacuum of cylinder #3. It’s not important to be at any specific vacuum setting. 5. Adjust the carburetor synchronization screws of cylinders #2 and #1 to match the base vacuum of cylinder #3. NOTE: Keep viewing the tachometer, as the engine RPM may fluctuate during adjustments.
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TIMING, SYNCHRONIZING, & ADJUSTING CAUTION When using the old style mercury filled carb. tuner (91-809641A1) install filters (3) in each line. This will prevent mercury from being drawn into carburetors during an abrupt throttle change. WARNING When revving the engine move the throttle cam to increase RPM. Do not use remote control or tiller handle twist throttle to increase RPM.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS ELECTRICAL Section 2D - Wiring Diagrams Table of Contents 30/40 ELPT ......2D-2 Without Light Switch .
WIRING DIAGRAMS 30/40 ELPT A B C D YEL_RED TAN_LTBLU BLK_DKBLU TAN_BLK TAN_WHT BLK_YEL – BLK_ORG BLK_GRN BLK_WHT RED_WHT TAN_GRN LTBLU DKBLU YEL_BLK YEL_BLK WHT_GRN GRN_WHT RED_PPL GRN_WHT LTBLU_WHT Trim Down Relay Cowl Mounted Trim Switch Crank Position Sensor Fuse-20A Acc. and Trim Temperature Sensor To Remote Trim Switch Oil Switch...
WIRING DIAGRAMS Commander 3000 Panel Mount Control BLK/YEL BLU/WHT Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â GRN/WHT YEL/RED BLK=BLACK BLU=BLUE YEL/RED BRN=BROWN GRN=GREEN GRY=GRAY PUR=PURPLE RED=RED TAN=TAN WHT=WHITE YEL/RED YEL=YELLOW YEL/RED Lanyard stop switch leads must be soldered and covered with shrink tube for a water proof connection. If alternate method of connection is made, (use of electrical butt connector) verify connection is secure and sealed for moisture proof connection.
WIRING DIAGRAMS Instrument/Lanyard Stop Switch Wiring Diagram IMPORTANT: On installations where gauge options will not be used, tape back any unused wiring harness leads. BLK = Black BLU = Blue BRN = Brown GRY = Gray GRN = Green ORN = Orange PNK = Pink PUR = Purple RED = Red...
WIRING DIAGRAMS Instrument/Lanyard Stop Switch Wiring Diagram (Dual Outboard) BLK = Black BLU = Blue BRN = Brown BATT GRY = Gray GRN = Green SENDER ORN = Orange PNK = Pink PUR = Purple RED = Red TAN = Tan WHT = White YEL = Yellow LIT = Light...
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WIRING DIAGRAMS IMPORTANT: On installations where gauge options will not be used, tape back and isolate any unused wiring harness leads. BATT SENDER STARBOARD INSTALLATION 52654 Lanyard/Diode Connect Wires Together with Screw and Hex Nut (4 Places);Apply Liquid Neoprene to Con- “Y”...
WIRING DIAGRAMS Commander 2000 Key Switch Test 1. Disconnect remote control wiring harness and instrument panel connector. 2. Set ohmmeter on R x 1 scale for the following tests: BLK = Black PUR = Purple RED = Red YEL = Yellow CONTINUITY SHOULD BE INDICATED AT THE FOLLOWING POINTS: POSITION BLK/YEL...
WIRING DIAGRAMS Instrument Wiring Connections Without Light Switch NOTE: ANY INSTRUMENT WIRING HARNESS LEADS NOT USED MUST BE TAPED BACK TO THE HARNESS. Speedometer Tachometer Temperature/Oil Warning Panel Volt Meter TAN/WHT TAN/BLK 51820 Tachometer Receptacle-From Control Box or Wire Where To Ignition/Choke Switch BLK=BLACK GROUND...
WIRING DIAGRAMS NOTE: Refer to individual oil pressure gauge instructions for proper installation procedures for installing gauge in boat. 1. Install LIGHT BLUE sensor lead to oil pressure gauge as shown. NOTE: Normal oil pressure readings will be as follows: Outboard at normal operating tem- perature –...
WIRING DIAGRAMS QSI Gauge Wiring Diagrams Tachometer Wiring Diagram Tachometer dial on back side of case must be set to position number 4. WIRING DIAGRAM A Use this wiring diagram when using a separate light switch for instrument lighting. 51106 PURPLE or WHITE - Connect to Positive (+) 12 Volt Light Switch Wire - 12 Volt Position Light Bulb to the Switched Position...
WIRING DIAGRAMS Water Temperature Gauge WIRING DIAGRAM A Use this wiring diagram when using a separate light switch for instrument lighting. SEND PURPLE - Connect to Positive (+) 12 Volt Light Switch Wire - 12 Volt Position Light Bulb to the Switched Position BLACK - Connect to Negative (-) Ground TAN - Connect to TAN lead located at the tachometer receptacle on Com- mander Side Mount Remote Control or TAN lead coming from Accessary Igni-...
WIRING DIAGRAMS Route TAN lead on starboard side of engine to engine/remote control harness. Connect as shown. IMPORTANT: Tape back and isolate any unused wiring harness leads. 28086 Lead from Temperature Sender Engine/Remote Control Harness Engine Synchronizer Wiring Diagram LIGHT BULB POSITION A Use this position when using a separate light switch for instrument lighting.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS Synchronizer wiring can be accomplished two different ways as an option to the user. Wiring Diagram – Gauge needle to point toward slow running engine 52566 Tachometer - Starboard Engine Synchronizer Gauge Tachometer - Port Engine Synchronizer Box Wiring Diagram –...
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WIRING DIAGRAMS CLEANING GAUGES Clean gauge by washing with fresh water to remove sand and salt deposits. Wipe off with a soft cloth moistened with water. The gauge may be scored or damaged if wiped with abra- sive material (sand, saline or detergent compounds, etc.) or washed with solvents such as trichloroethylene, turpentine, etc.
WIRING DIAGRAMS Remote Wiring Harness Connection to Engine Electric Start Remote Control Model 1. Route the remote wiring harness to the back of the engine block as shown. Remote Wiring Harness 2. Connect wiring. Place harness into the holder. BLU/WHT BLU/WHT GRN/WHT GRN/WHT...
WIRING DIAGRAMS Remote Key 1. Connect the remote key harness and engine harness, secure harness in holder. BLK = Black BLU = Blue BRN = Brown GRY = Gray GRN = Green ORN = Orange PNK = Pink PUR = Purple RED = Red TAN = Tan WHT = White...
WIRING DIAGRAMS Power Trim Switch Wiring Diagram GRN/WHT LT. GRN/WHT LT. GRN/WHT BLU/WHT LT. BLU/WHT LT. BLU/WHT GRN = Green BLU = Blue RED = Red WHT = White Trim Switch Starter Relay Page 2D-20 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
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FUEL PUMP FUEL SYSTEM Section 3A - Fuel Pump Table of Contents Table of Contents ..... . . 3A-1 Fuel Pump Installation .
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FUEL PUMP FUEL PUMP (S/N OG960499 AND BELOW) Loctite 242 Page 3A-2 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
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FUEL PUMP FUEL PUMP TORQUE REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION lb. in. lb. ft. N·m FUEL FILTER STA–STRAP TUBING (14 IN.) TUBING (19 IN.) FUEL CONNECTOR – O RING FUEL PUMP SCREW Drive Tight O RING DIAPHRAGM SCREW Drive Tight CHECK VALVE DIAPHRAGM SPRING SPRING...
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FUEL PUMP FUEL PUMP (S/N OG960500 AND UP) Loctite 242 Page 3A-4 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
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FUEL PUMP FUEL PUMP TORQUE REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION lb. in. lb. ft. N·m FUEL PUMP SCREW Drive Tight DIAPHRAGM/O RING KIT SPRING SPRING PLUNGER COWL DEFLECTOR SCREW (M6 x 30) TUBING (13 IN.) TUBING (6 IN.) HOSE J CLIP TUBING (14 IN.) FUEL FILTER TUBING (19 IN.) STA–STRAP...
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FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump Operation S/N OG960499 and Below NOTE: S/N OG960499 and below can be updated with the new water cooled fuel pump. The fuel pump is a diaphragm pump which is mechanically driven off of the rocker arm. The pump base insulates the fuel pump from the heat of the engine block.
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FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump Removal S/N OG960499 and Below 1. Cut sta-straps and remove fuel pump inlet and outlet hoses. 2. Remove fuel pump mounting screws and cowl deflector. 3. Separate fuel pump from cylinder head cover. Outlet Fuel Hose Inlet Fuel Hose Mounting Screw (2) M6 x 30 Cowl Deflector...
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FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump Installation S/N OG960499 and Below 1. Secure fuel pump and cowl deflector to cylinder head cover with screws. Tighten to specified torque. 2. Connect fuel lines to pump and secure with new sta-straps. Loctite 242 Outlet Fuel Hose Inlet Fuel Hose Cap on Unused Outlet Cowl Deflector...
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FUEL PUMP S/N OG960500 and Up (Installation) 1. Secure fuel pump and cowl deflector to cylinder head cover with screws. Tighten to specified torque. 2. Connect fuel lines to pump and secure with new sta-straps. 59250 Loctite 242 Inlet Fuel Hose (from fuel filter) Outlet Fuel Hose (to carburetors) Fuel Cooler Water Inlet Hose (from exhaust cover) Fuel Cooler Water Outlet Hose (to tell-tale outlet)
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FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump Disassembly IMPORTANT: Before separating fuel pump components mark each component with an awl or marker. This will ensure the components are oriented correctly during reas- sembly. 1. Remove screws to separate pump cover, cover seal, diaphragm and valve body from pump base.
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FUEL PUMP Cleaning/Inspection/Repair (All Serial Numbers) 1. Inspect fuel filter for cracks/clogs, replace if necessary. 2. Inspect springs for damage, replace if necessary. 3. Inspect cover seal and diaphragm, replace if damaged. Cover Seal Diaphragm Check Valve Inspection/Replacement (S/N OG960499 and Below) 1.
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FUEL PUMP Check Valve Inspection/Replacement (S/N OG960500 and Up) 1. Inspect the check valves for damage, replace if necessary. REMOVAL 2. If replacement is needed remove old check valves by grabbing the seal and pulling. 58831 Check Valve/Seal Assembly (2) INSTALLATION 1.
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FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump Assembly 1. Assemble springs, diaphragm, and plunger onto pump base. Diaphragm Diaphragm Spring Pump Body Spring Plunger 2. Line up slots and compress assembly. 3. Insert pin into hole. Pump Body Slots 4. Rotate plunger 90 to offset slots. 53615 Slots Aligned Slots Offset...
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FUEL PUMP 5. Assemble valve body, diaphragm, seal, and cover to pump base. Be sure to line up I.D. marks that were made before disassembly. Apply Loctite 242 to screws and secure with nuts. NOTE: Seal installs in one direction only. 28378 Loctite 242 Screws (4) M5 x 40...
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CARBURETOR FUEL SYSTEM Section 3B - Carburetor Table of Contents Specifications ......3B-1 Idle Speed .
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CARBURETOR Special Tools 1. Carburetor Scale P/N 91-36392. 2. DMT 2000 Digital Tachometer Multi-meter P/N 91-854009A1. Page 3B-2 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
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CARBURETOR Notes: 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001 Page 3B-3...
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CARBURETOR FUEL LINES (S/N OG960499 and Below) Page 3B-4 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
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CARBURETOR FUEL LINES TORQUE REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION lb. in. lb. ft. N·m HOSE HOSE LINKAGE BUSHING CABLE TIE HOSE HOSE PROTECTIVE SLEEVE 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001 Page 3B-5...
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CARBURETOR FUEL LINES (S/N OT178500 and Up) Page 3B-6 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
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CARBURETOR INTAKE TORQUE REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION lb. in. lb. ft. N·m SCREW AIR INTAKE O RING PLATE ISOLATOR (40) ISOLATOR (30) PLUG SOUND ATTENUATOR SCREW (M6 x 20) BUSHING STA-STRAP SEAL O RING DOWEL PIN SCREW (M6 x 25) BREATHER HOSE STA-STRAP 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001 Page 3B-13...
CARBURETOR Carburetor Adjustments Float Level 1. With carburetor turned upside down and carb scale seated on inner edge, check float level from top of float to float bowl flange as shown. Float Height 0.47-0.63 in. (12.0-16.0 mm) Idle Speed NOTE: Outboard should be completely warmed up for the idle speed adjustment. NOTE: Turning the idle speed adjustment screw clockwise will increase idle speed.
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CARBURETOR Idle Mixture Screw Adjustment NOTE: Access to idle mixture screws can only be made by removing the sealing plug. Dril- ling a small hole in the center of the plug and using an awl to pry out the plug must be done with extreme caution.
CARBURETOR 2. Remove intake and carburetor mounting screws. Intake Mounting Screw (3)-M6x20 Carburetor Mounting Screw (6) Carburetor Disassembly Carburetors Not Equipped With Bowl Vent Hoses 1. Remove sound attenuator, air intake and plate from carburetor assembly. Sound Attenuator Screw (6) Air Intake Carburetor Assembly Plate...
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CARBURETOR 2. Remove auto enrichener. Auto Enrichener Plate Screw O-Ring 3. Remove fuel lines and unsnap linkage. Linkage Fuel Lines Page 3B-18 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
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CARBURETOR Carburetors Equipped With Bowl Vent Hoses 1. Remove sound attenuator and plate from carburetor assembly. Sound Attenuator Carburetor Assembly Plate Isolator 2. Remove auto enrichener. 59258 Auto Enrichener Plate Screw O-Ring 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001 Page 3B-19...
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CARBURETOR 1. Remove fuel hoses and disconnect the throttle linkage. 59260 59259 Linkage Fuel Lines Enrichener/Balance Hoses Bowl Vent Hoses Enrichener Vent Hose Page 3B-20 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
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CARBURETOR DISASSEMBLY CONTINUED (ALL MODELS) 2. Remove float bowl. 3. Remove plunger, spring, and gasket. Screws (4) Float Bowl Plunger Spring Gasket Retaining Screw 4. Remove float, plug, nozzles and jets. NOTE: Earlier models are likely equipped with the old style float.. Screw Plug Float Pin...
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CARBURETOR 5. Remove cover and gasket. Screws (3) Cover Gasket Idle jet Page 3B-22 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
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CARBURETOR Inspection 1. Inspect needle and piston valve. Replace if worn or damaged. 2. Measure auto enrichener resistance. Replace if out of specification. Auto Enrichener Resistance 15-25 Ω @ 68 F (20 C) 3. Perform piston valve height test below. Piston Valve Height Test: a.
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CARBURETOR 6. Inspect float, replace if cracked or damaged. Old Style Float New Style Float CAUTION Do not use steel wire for cleaning the jets as this may enlarge the jet diameters and seriously affect performance. Use a petroleum based solvent for cleaning and blow out all passages with compressed air.
CARBURETOR Carburetor Reassembly 1. Install idle jet (if equipped), gasket, and cover. Screws (3) Cover Gasket Idle jet 2. Install jets, nozzles, plug and float. NOTE: Earlier models are likely equipped with the old style float.. Screw Plug Float Pin Slow Jet Old Style Float Main Jet...
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CARBURETOR 3. Install plunger and spring. 4. Install gasket bowl and float. Screws (4) Spring Float Bowl Gasket Plunger Retaining Screw Page 3B-26 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
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CARBURETOR Carburetors Not Equipped With Bowl Vent Hoses 5. Install fuel hoses and throttle linkage. Secure hoses with cable ties where shown. Linkage Fuel Hoses 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001 Page 3B-27...
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CARBURETOR Carburetors Equipped With Bowl Vent Hoses 1. Install hoses and throttle linkage. Secure hoses with cable ties where shown. 59260 59259 Throttle Linkage Fuel Hoses Enrichener/Balance Hoses Bowl Vent Hoses Enrichener Vent Hose 2. Install auto enrichener. Auto Enrichener Plate Screw O-Ring...
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CARBURETOR 3. Install air intake and plate onto carburetor assembly. Sound Attenuator Screw (6) Air Intake Carburetor Assembly Plate Isolator 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001 Page 3B-29...
EMISSIONS Exhaust Emissions Standards Through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the federal government has estab- lished exhaust emissions standards for all new marine engines sold in the U.S. What Are Emissions? Emissions are what comes out of the exhaust system in the exhaust gas when the engine is running.
EMISSIONS Stoichiometric (14.7:1) Air/Fuel Ratio In the search to control pollutants and reduce exhaust emissions, engineers have discov- ered that they can be reduced effectively if a gasoline engine operates at an air/fuel ratio of 14.7:1. The technical term for this ideal ratio is stoichiometric. An air/fuel ratio of 14.7:1 provides the best control of all three elements in the exhaust under almost all conditions.
EMISSIONS STRATIFIED VS HOMOGENIZED CHARGE DFI engines use a stratified charge inside the combustion chamber to aid in reducing emis- sions. All other models use a homogenized charge. The difference between the two is: Homogenized Charge A homogenized charge has the fuel/air particles mixed evenly throughout the cylinder. This mixing occurs inside the carburetor venturi, reed blocks and crankcase.
EMISSIONS Stratified Charge A stratified charge engine only pulls air through the transfer system. The fuel required for combustion is forced into the cylinder through an injector placed in the top of the cylinder (head). The injector sprays a fuel/air mixture in the form of a bubble into the cylinder. Sur- rounding this bubble is air supplied by the transfer system.
EMISSIONS Emissions Information Manufacturer’s Responsibility: Beginning with 1998 model year engines, manufacturers of all marine propulsion engines must determine the exhaust emission levels for each engine horsepower family and certify these engines with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A certifica- tion decal/emissions control information label, showing emission levels and engine specifi- cations directly related to emissions, must be placed on each engine at the time of manufac- ture.
EMISSIONS EPA Emission Regulations: All new 1998 and later outboards manufactured by Mercury Marine are certified to the United States Environmental Protection Agency as conforming to the requirements of the regulations for the control of air pollution from new outboard motors. This certification is con- tingent on certain adjustments being set to factory standards.
Intake: 0.15 – 0.25 Cold Valve Clearance (mm) Exhaust: 0.25 – 0.35 a-Family Example b-FEL: Represents (Mercury Marine) statement of the maximum emissions output for the engine family c-Timing specifications when adjustable d-Recommended spark plug for best engine performance e-Valve Clearance (Four Stroke engines only)
Intake: 0.15 – 0.25 Cold Valve Clearance (mm) Exhaust: 0.25 – 0.35 j-Family Example k-FEL: Represents (Mercury Marine) statement of the maximum emissions output for the engine family l-Timing specifications when adjustable m-Recommended spark plug for best engine performance n-Valve Clearance (Four Stroke engines only)
EMISSIONS Service Replacement Certification Label IMPORTANT: By federal law, it is required that all 1998 and newer Mercury Marine out- boards have a visible and legible emission certification label. If this label is missing or damaged, contact Mercury Marine Service for replacement if appropriate.
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CYLINDER HEAD POWERHEAD Section 4A - Cylinder Head Table of Contents Table of Contents ..... . . 4A-1 Valve Removal .
CYLINDER HEAD CYLINDER HEAD 4-Stroke Outboard Oil Page 4A-6 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
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CYLINDER HEAD CYLINDER HEAD TORQUE REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION lb. in. lb. ft. N·m CYLINDER HEAD (ELECTRIC) – CYLINDER HEAD (MANUAL) CYLINDER HEAD GUIDE SCREW M6 X 8 GASKET OIL SEAL PIPE PLUG O RING COVER BREATHER PIPE DECAL-Servicing Referral DECAL-Engine Oil/Valve Clearance SCREW (M9 x 1.5 x 95) 35.0 SCREW (M6 x 25)
CYLINDER HEAD CAMSHAFT/OIL PUMP 4-Stroke Outboard Oil Loctite 222 Page 4A-8 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
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CYLINDER HEAD CAMSHAFT/OIL PUMP TORQUE REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION lb. in. lb. ft. N·m SCREW (M8 x 40 x 1.25) WASHER BELT GEAR-Driven DOWEL PIN CAMSHAFT (MANUAL) CAMSHAFT (ELECTRIC) OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY O RING O RING O RING SCREW (M6 x 35) 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001 Page 4A-9...
CYLINDER HEAD Valve Cover NOTE: Valves should be adjusted when engine is cold. WARNING Engine could possibly start when turning flywheel during adjustment. To prevent this type of accidental engine starting and possible serious injury, always remove spark plug leads from spark plugs. Removal 1.
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CYLINDER HEAD 4. Disconnect the crankcase breather hose, vent hose, and fuel pump in/out hoses. 5. Disconnect fuel cooler in/out hoses (If equipped). IMPORTANT: The hose fittings on the fuel pump can break if you try twisting or pull- ing off the hoses. Remove fuel pump hoses by slowly prying them off using a small screwdriver.
CYLINDER HEAD Installation 1. Install valve cover seal into groove. 2. If removed, reinstall baffle plate. Tighten screws securely. Baffle Plate Screw (4) M4 x 10 Cover Seal 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001 Page 4A-15...
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CYLINDER HEAD 3. Reinstall the valve cover. Tighten screws to the specified torque. 4. Install coils. Refer to section 2A - Ignition Coil Installation. 5. Install fuel pump. Refer to section 3C - Fuel Pump Installation. 6. Connect fuel pump in/out hoses, fuel cooler in/out hoses, crankcase breather and vent hose.
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CYLINDER HEAD 8. Install flywheel cover/manual starter components (if equipped). Tighten screws to speci- fied torque. NOTE: Refer to section 8 for installation of manual starter. Flywheel Cover Screw (4) M6 x 25 Flywheel Cover Screw Torque 75 lb. in. (8.5 N·m) 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001 Page 4A-17...
CYLINDER HEAD Valve Clearance Adjustment NOTE: Valve should be adjusted when the engine is cold. WARNING Engine could possibly start when turning flywheel during adjustment. To prevent this type of accidental engine starting and possible serious injury, always remove spark plug leads from spark plugs. Checking Valve Clearance 1.
CYLINDER HEAD Adjusting Valves 1. Perform the following adjustment steps: a. Turn the driven gear and align the “1 / ∆” mark on the driven gear with the “∆” mark on the cylinder block. b. Adjust the intake and exhaust valve clearance for cylinder #1. c.
CYLINDER HEAD Timing Belt Removal 1. Remove flywheel and stator. Refer to section 2B Charging and Starting System. 2. Remove timing belt from driven gear and drive gear. Timing Belt Page 4A-20 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
CYLINDER HEAD Installation Timing Belt Installation Notes: Protect the timing belt from water and oil. Use care not to scratch the belt. Do not use any metal device to help stretch the belt onto the driven gear. 1. Align marks on drive and driven gear with marks on cylinder block as shown. 2.
CYLINDER HEAD Cylinder Head Removal WARNING Engine could possibly start when turning flywheel during adjustment. To prevent this type of accidental engine starting and possible serious injury, always remove spark plug leads from spark plugs. 1. Remove valve cover. Refer to Valve Cover Removal. 2.
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CYLINDER HEAD 5. Separate cylinder head from cylinder block. NOTE: Cylinder head gasket is not reusable. Gasket (Discard) Dowel Pins (2) (Retain) 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001 Page 4A-23...
CYLINDER HEAD Cylinder Head Disassembly Rocker Arm Assembly Removal 1. Remove screws securing rocker arm shaft to cylinder head. Remove rocker arm assem- bly and retainers. Screws (4) M8 x 30 Rocker Arm Assembly Oil Pump Removal 1. Refer to section 4C - Oil Pump Removal. Page 4A-24 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
CYLINDER HEAD Camshaft Removal 1. Hold driven gear using tool (91-83163M) and loosen screw. Remove screw, washer, driven gear and dowel pin. NOTE: The camshaft can be removed from the top without removing the cylinder head from the engine. 91-83163M Holder 91-83163M Driven Gear Screw M8 x 40...
CYLINDER HEAD Valve Removal VALVE COMPONENTS Valve Valve Seal Valve Spring Spring Retainer Valve Keepers REMOVING VALVES NOTE: Anytime a valve is removed, replace the valve seal. 1. Compress valve springs using tool (91-809494A1). Remove valve keepers and valves. 91-809494A1 58256 Valve Spring Compressor (P/N 91-809494A1) Valve Keepers...
CYLINDER HEAD Rocker Shaft and Rocker Arm 1. Measure rocker shaft diameter. Replace shaft if out of specification. Rocker Shaft Diameter 0.6288 - 0.6296 in. (15.971 -15.991 mm) 2. Measure rocker arm inside diameter. Replace rocker arms if out of specification. 55804 Rocker Arm Inside Diameter 0.6299 - 0.6306 in.
CYLINDER HEAD Cleaning/Inspection/Repair Camshaft Manual start models are equipped with a cam shaft featuring a compression release mechanism. The compression relief mechanism releases a percentage of the cylinder compression during engine cranking, which lowers the starter rope pull force. At cranking speeds (RPM) the cam shaft decompression levers rest against the side of the exhaust cam lobes, protruding out from the heal of the lobe.
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CYLINDER HEAD 3. Measure the cam lobe length (a) and width (b). Cam Lobe Specifications Intake 1.214 - 1.222 in. (30.83 - 31.03 mm) Exhaust 1.214 - 1.222 in. (30.83 - 31.03 mm) Intake 1.020 - 1.028 in. (25.90 -26.10 mm) Exhaust 1.020 - 1.028 in.
CYLINDER HEAD Cylinder Head 1. Inspect the cylinder head for the following conditions: Mineral deposits/corrosion in water passage ways. Carbon deposits in combustion chamber (use round scraper to clean away depos- its). Be careful not to scratch or remove material. 2.
CYLINDER HEAD Valve Guide Replacement 1. Heat the cylinder head in an oven to 390 F (200 C). This will help to ease guide removal and installation and to maintain correct interference fit. 2. Remove the valve guide using a valve guide remover. Valve Guide Remover (91-809495A1) 3.
CYLINDER HEAD Valves 1. Clean the carbon deposits from the valve. Discard any cracked, warped, or burned valves. 2. Measure the valve stem diameter to check for wear. Replace valves if not within specifi- cation. Valve Stem Diameter Intake Valve 0.2156 - 0.2161 in.
CYLINDER HEAD 5. Measure valve stem runout, replace if out of specification. Valve Stem Runout Limit (Max.) Intake Valve 0.0006 in. (0.016 mm) Exhaust Valve Valve Springs 1. Check each spring under load on a spring tester. Replace any weak springs. 2.
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CYLINDER HEAD 3. Check each spring on a flat surface using a square. Rotate spring and check space be- tween the top coil and square. Replace valve springs if not in specification. Valve Spring Tilt Specification “a” Less than 0.06 in. (1.7 mm) Page 4A-34 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
CYLINDER HEAD Valve Seat Reconditioning Clean the carbon deposits from the combustion chambers and valve seats and check for pitting. Several different types of equipment are available for reseating valve seats. Follow the equipment manufacturer’s instructions. Measure valve seat width (a). Resurface the valve seat if not in specification. Reface valve seat, use a 60 , 45 , 15 valve seat cutter.
CYLINDER HEAD Valve Refacing Steps Condition: The valve seat is centered on valve face but it is too wide. Valve Seat Cutter Set Desired Results 15 Cutter To reduce valve seat Li htl Lightly width idth 60 Cutter Condition: The valve seat is in the middle of the valve face but it is too narrow. Valve Seat Cutter Set Desired Results 45 Cutter...
CYLINDER HEAD Condition: Valve seat is too narrow and is located near the bottom edge of the valve face. Valve Seat Cutter Set Desired Results 60 Cutter, First To center the seat and to in- crease its Width it Width 45 Cutter Cylinder Head Reassembly Valve Installation...
CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLING VALVES NOTE: Always use new valve seals. 1. Apply engine oil to the valves and valve seats. 2. Compress the valve spring and retainer and install the valve keepers around the valve stem. You may have to tap lightly on the end of the valve to seat the keepers. NOTE: Valve springs are symmetrical and may be installed in either direction.
CYLINDER HEAD Camshaft Installation 1. Apply engine oil to the main journals (4 places) on the camshaft. 2. Slide camshaft into cylinder head (threaded end towards driven gear). NOTE: Camshaft retaining pin groove must align with retaining pin hole in cylinder head. 3.
CYLINDER HEAD Oil Pump Installation 1. Refer to section 4C - Oil Pump Installation. Rocker Arm Shaft Assembly 1. Apply engine oil to the rocker shaft and arms. 2. Locate the end of the rocker shaft that gets installed towards driven gear (oil holes will line-up with the mating oil holes in the cylinder head).
CYLINDER HEAD Rocker Arm Shaft Installation 1. Install the rocker arm shaft assembly as shown. 2. Install rocker arm retainers on rocker shaft as shown. Tighten screws to the specified torque. NOTE: Leave all adjustment screws loose at this time. 58987 4-Stroke Outboard Oil Mounting Screw (4)-M8 x 30...
CYLINDER HEAD Cylinder Head Gasket 1. Install new cylinder head gasket and dowel pins. Gasket (New) Dowel Pin (2) Page 4A-42 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
CYLINDER HEAD Cylinder Head Installation 1. Apply engine oil to the threads of each screw and seat surface. 2. Fasten cylinder head with screws shown. Do not tighten. 4-Stroke Outboard Oil Screw (8) M9 x 95 Flange Screw (4) M6 x 25 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001 Page 4A-43...
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CYLINDER HEAD 3. Torque center screws (first) in sequence and in two steps. 4. Torque the cylinder head and carburetor intake manifold screws in sequence and in two steps. 5. Refer to “Timing Belt Installation” preceding, and install timing belt. 6.
CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE Specifications Type 4 Stroke Cycle – Over Head Camshaft CYLINDER Displacement 45.6 cu. in. (747 cc) BLOCK Number of Cylinders STROKE Length 2.953 in. (75 mm) Diameter Standard 2.5591 in. (65 mm) Oversize-0.010 in. (0.25 mm) 2.5689 in. (65.25 mm) CYLINDER Oversize-0.020 in.
CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE CYLINDER BLOCK AND CRANKCASE Loctite PST Pipe Sealant Loctite Master Gasket 4 Stroke Oil A = TO FUEL PUMP COOLER B = TO FITTING IN ADAPTOR PLATE Page 4B-6 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE Powerhead Removal WARNING The possibility exists that the engine could start when turning the flywheel. To avoid possible serious injury, always disconnect the battery and remove spark plug leads from spark plugs before working on motor. 1. On electric start models, disconnect the battery cables from the battery. Remove battery cables from engine.
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CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE 7. Push retainer up and slide over to disengage the vertical shift shaft. REMOTE CONTROL MODEL (NON - BIGFOOT) Retainer 8. Remove the shift guide bracket screws. TILLER HANDLE MODEL 58479 Shift Guide Bracket Screw (2) M6 x 25 Page 4B-10 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
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CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE 9. Disconnect the crankcase vent hose. 10. Disconnect inlet hose from fuel pump. 59250 Crankcase Vent Hose Fuel Pump Inlet hose 11. Remove powerhead mounting bolts. 12. Lift powerhead from driveshaft housing. Powerhead Mounting Bolts (4 Each Side) M8 x 45 Hoist 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001 Page 4B-11...
CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE Removing Powerhead Components 1. Place powerhead on bench. Ignition Components 1. Refer to Section 2A for removal of the following ignition components. a. Flywheel b. Stator c. Timing Belt d. Ignition Coils e. ECM Crank Position Sensor g. Temperature Sensor Charging and Starting System Components 1.
CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE Crankcase and Crankshaft Removal 1. Remove crankcase cover and dowel pins. 56875 Screw and Washer (8)-M8 x 82 Screw and Washer (8)-M6 x 35 Crankcase Cover Dowel Pin (2) 2. With a rubber or plastic hammer, lightly strike the crankcase cover in order to separate it from the block.
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CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE 3. Use a 5/16 in. 12 point socket and remove connecting rod bolts and caps. NOTE: Each connecting rod , cap and bearing are a matched set. They must not be inter- changed. 4. Remove carbon ridge from the cylinder bore using a burr knife. Push out the connecting rod/piston assembly.
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CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE 7. Remove crankshaft from block. 56877 Crankshaft Upper Oil Seal Lower Oil Seal NOTE: Do not interchange main bearings, re-install in their original locations. 8. Remove main bearing halves from crankcase cover and cylinder block. 56878 Main Bearing Halves-Crankcase Cover (4) Main Bearing Halves-Cylinder Block (4) Page 4B-16 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE Inspection Cylinder Bore MEASURING CYLINDER BORE 1. Measure the cylinder bore diameter at three locations in both X and Y axis. 2. If the cylinder bore is beyond the standard limits listed in the tables below, it will be nec- essary to re-bore the cylinder to accept the oversize piston.
CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE Piston 1. Inspect piston wall wear/damage. Replace if necessary. 2. Measure the piston at a point 0.2 in (5.0 mm) from the bottom. Replace if out of specifica- tion. Piston Diameter 0.2 in. (5.0 mm) Piston Diameter “a” Piston Size Diameter Standard...
CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE Piston Pin 1. Measure piston pin diameter. Replace piston pin if out of specification. 55839 Piston Pin Diameter 0.6285 - 0.6287 in. (15.965 - 15.970 mm) 1. Place the piston pin into the connecting rod and check for free play. There should be no noticeable free play.
CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE PISTON RING END GAP CLEARANCE 1. Measure piston ring end gap clearance. Replace piston ring if out of specification. 53747 Push Piston Rings into Cylinder 0.8 in. (20 mm) Deep. Push in the Rings Using the Piston. Piston Ring End Gap 0.006 - 0.012 in.
CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE Checking Main Bearing Clearance IMPORTANT: Do not interchange the main bearings. Reinstall in their original posi- tion. 1. Clean all the old sealing material from the split line on the crankcase cover and cylinder block. 2. Clean all the oil from the following areas: Main bearing surfaces on the cylinder block and crankcase cover.
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CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE 6. Install crankcase cover. Apply oil to the cover bolts and torque cover bolts in sequence and in two steps. Crankcase Cover Bolt Torque 1st Torque: 11 lb-ft. (15 Nm) Center Bolts Qty. 8 Center Bolts Qty. 8 (M8x82) 2nd Torque: 22 lb-ft.
CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE Checking Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance IMPORTANT: Do not interchange used connecting rod bearings. Reinstall bearings in their original position. 1. Clean all the oil from the connecting rod bearing surfaces and connecting rod journals on the crankshaft. NOTE: Refer to instructions in Cylinder Block Reassembly for selecting and installing con- necting rod bearings.
CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE 4. Remove the connecting rod cap. Measure the compressed plastigauge to check the connecting rod oil clearance. Replace bearings if oil clearance is not in specification. 53810 Connecting Rod Oil Clearance 0.0008 – 0.0020 in. (0.020 - 0.052 mm) Thermostat 1.
CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE Cylinder Block Reassembly Selecting New Main Bearings 1. Locate the main bearing code letters on the cylinder block. 2. Refer to the following reference chart to select the correct main bearings. 3. Use the color coded main bearings that match the main bearing code letter. Main Bearing Code Main Bearing Color Code Letter...
CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE Main Bearing Installation IMPORTANT: Do not interchange used main bearings. Reinstall in their original posi- tion. 1. Check clearance of each bearing, as outlined in Main Bearing Clearance procedure. 2. Clean all the oil from the main bearing surfaces on the cylinder block and crankcase cover.
CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE Selecting New Connecting Rod Bearings 1. Locate the connecting rod bearing code letter that is scribed on the side of the connect- ing rod. 2. Refer to the following reference chart to select the correct connecting rod bearings. 3.
CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE Connecting Rod Installation 1. Lubricate the piston pin with oil and assemble the piston to the connecting rod. Always use new circlips. IMPORTANT: Install the split end of the circlip into the groove first, push the other end down until it snaps into the groove.
CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE Piston Ring Installation IMPORTANT: Use caution when installing piston rings to avoid scratching piston. 1. Install the oil ring components as shown. Spread rings just enough to slip over piston. 2. Install the second and top compression rings (“T” side up). Spread rings just enough to slip over piston.
CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE Piston Installation NOTE: Cylinder bores must be clean before installing pistons. Clean with light honing, as necessary. After honing, clean cylinder bores with water and detergent. After cleaning, swab cylinder bores several times with engine oil and a clean cloth, then wipe with a clean dry cloth.
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CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE 2. Install upper and lower oil seals on crankshaft. Position oil seal lips as shown. 3. Carefully lower crankshaft into place. IMPORTANT: Make sure the lower oil seal notch is positioned into the groove in the crankcase. 58273 Upper Oil Seal Lower Oil Seal (Raised Rib) Oil Seal Groove...
CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE Crankcase Cover Installation 1. Clean off all oil from the contacting surfaces of the crankcase cover and cylinder block. IMPORTANT: Make sure the contacting surface of the crankcase cover and cylinder block are clean before applying gasket sealant. 2.
CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE Thermostat and Exhaust Cover Installation 1. Install oil filter. Tighten to specified torque using wrench p/n 91-802653. 2. Install exhaust cover along with the thermostat and thermostat cover. Use new gaskets. 3. Tighten screws to the first torque value in the sequence shown below. Repeat this procedure for the second torque value.
CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE Drive Gear Installation 1. Install the drive gear components. NOTE: Load ring is for one time use and must be replaced if flywheel is removed. Load Ring Drive Gear Drive Key Page 4B-34 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE Installing Powerhead Components 1. Reinstall cylinder head. Refer to Section 4A Cylinder Head Installation. IGNITION COMPONENTS 1. Refer to Section 2A for installation of the following ignition components. a. Flywheel b. Stator c. Timing Belt d. Ignition Coils e.
CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE Powerhead Installation CAUTION When lubricating the driveshaft splines do not allow any grease on top of the drive- shaft. Grease on top of the driveshaft will force the shaft down when installing the gearcase, causing the pinion gear to bind with the forward gear. This can result in damage or failure of the gears.
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CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE 3. Re-connect throttle/shift linkage and control cable anchor bracket. Torque fasteners to specified torque. Remote Control Model (Bigfoot Gearcase) 58254 Control Cable Anchor Bracket Screw (2) M6 x 16 Throttle/Shift Lever Throttle/Shift Lever Screw (1) M8 x 70 Throttle/Shift Lever Mounting Screw Torque 100 lb-in.
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CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE Non Bigfoot Model 5. Push retainer up and slide over to engage the vertical shift shaft. Retainer 6. Reconnect hoses. Use sta-straps to fasten all hose connections. 59250 Crankcase Vent Hose Fuel Pump Inlet hose Page 4B-38 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
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LUBRICATION Oil Pump Identification There was a change made to the oil pump starting with the following serial numbers: ELECTRIC S/N OT427437 and up MANUAL S/N 0T426439 and up The oil hole on the new style pump is elongated into an oval shape. Old Style Oil Pump - Circular Hole New Style Oil Pump - Oval Hole Oil Pump Removal...
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LUBRICATION Oil Pump Disassembly 1. If screws cannot be loosened with a screwdriver, heat them with a non-flame type heat source (heat lamp). This will loosen the Loctite sealant on the screw threads. Remove screws. Screw (2) 2. Disassemble oil pump. Cover Seal Outer Rotor Inner Rotor...
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LUBRICATION Cleaning and Inspection Oil Pump 1. Check oil pump components for pitting, scratches, and for the following measurements. Replace oil pump if worn or out of specification. 2. Using a feeler gauge, measure the following oil pump clearances: a. Between outer rotor and pump housing (a). b.
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LUBRICATION Oil Pump Reassembly 1. Reassemble the oil pump assembly. 2. Lubricate the outer and inner rotors thoroughly with engine oil. Cover Seal Outer Rotor Inner Rotor Shaft Cross Pin 3. Fasten cover with two screws. Apply Loctite 222 to threads. Tighten screws to the speci- fied torque.
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LUBRICATION Oil Pump Installation 1. Place O-ring seals on the oil pump. Lubricate the O-rings with oil. 2. Prime the oil pump by pouring approximately 1 fl oz (30 ml) of engine oil into the oil pump body. 58260 O-Ring Seals 30 ml of Engine Oil IMPORTANT: When the oil pump mounting surface gets close to the mating surface of the cylinder head, do not twist/turn oil pump from side to side.
CLAMP/SWIVEL BRACKETS & DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING Swivel Bracket A = TORQUE NUT 120 LB. (13.5 N_M) AND THEN BACK OFF 1/4 TURN. 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon Page 5A-4 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
POWER TRIM Power Trim Loctite 242 NOTE: Lubricate all O-rings using Power Trim and Steering Fluid. If not available, use auto- motive (ATF) automatic transmission fluid. NOTE: It is recommended that all O-rings be replaced when servicing tilt system. Page 5B-4 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
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POWER TRIM Power Trim TORQUE REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION lb-in. lb-ft – POWER TRIM PUMP SHOCK ROD KIT MEMORY PISTON ASSEMBLY O RING REBUILD KIT O RING CYLINDER ASSEMBLY TRIM LIMIT VALVE KIT (NON-BIGFOOT) TRIM LIMIT VALVE KIT (BIGFOOT) PUMP ASSEMBLY MOTOR KIT RESERVOIR PLUG MANUAL RELEASE ASSEMBLY...
POWER TRIM Theory Of Operation The Power Trim system consists of an electric motor, pressurized fluid reservoir, pump and trim cylinder. The remote control (or trim panel) is equipped with a switch that is used for trimming the outboard “up” and “down”, and for tilting the outboard for shallow water operation (at slow speed) or for “trailering”.
POWER TRIM TRIMMING OUTBOARD “DOWN” (“IN”) WARNING Excessive speed at minimum trim “In” may cause undesirable and/or unsafe steer- ing conditions. Each boat should be tested for handling characteristics after any adjustment is made to the tilt angle (tilt pin relocation). Will help planing off, particularly with a heavy load.
POWER TRIM Power Trim Flow Diagrams TRIM UP CIRCUIT Reservoir Oil Filtered Feed Oil Í Í Return Oil Í Í Oil Under Pressure Impact Relief Pressure #22 Up Pressure 880 1110 psi (30 60 hp) 1625 psi (30 60 hp) 1220 1420 psi (75 125 hp) 2800 psi (75 125 hp) Tilt Relief Pressure...
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POWER TRIM Trim Up When the trim switch is activated in the up position, the electric motor (c) begins to rotate the oil pump gears (j). The oil pump draws a small amount of oil through the filter (g) and through the up circuit suction port (i).
POWER TRIM Tilt Circuit Reservoir Oil Filtered Feed Oil Í Í Return Oil Í Í Oil Under Pressure Impact Relief Pressure #22 Up Pressure 880 1110 psi (30 60 hp) 1625 psi (30 60 hp) 1220 1420 psi (75 125 hp) 2800 psi (75 125 hp) minimun Tilt Relief Pressure...
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POWER TRIM Tilt Up In the up mode, as the piston rod (a) extends from the cylinder (w), the memory piston (t) clears or uncovers the pressure relief passage. Oil from the up cavity will enter this passage, and if required, causes the tilt relief piston (s) to open the tilt pressure relief valve (r). This valve lowers the amount of pressure available to lift the outboard motor.
POWER TRIM Maximum Tilt Reservoir Oil Filtered Feed Oil Return Oil Í Í Í Í Oil Under Pressure Impact Relief Pressure #22 880 1110 psi (30 60 hp) 1220 1420 psi (75 125 hp) Up Pressure Tilt Relief Pressure 1625 psi (30 60 hp) 250 400 psi (30 60 hp) 2800 psi (75 125 hp) 500 700 psi (40 60 hp Bigfoot)
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POWER TRIM Maximum Tilt With the piston rod at maximum travel, and due to no rod movement, the pressure inside of the trim cylinder (w) will increase to the pressure required to move the tilt relief piston (s). The tilt relief piston’s “pin” opens the tilt relief valve (r). Up pressure flows into the trim relief passage, and returns back into the reservoir.
POWER TRIM Down Circuit Reservoir Oil Filtered Feed Oil Í Í Í Return Oil Í Í Í Oil Under Pressure Impact Relief Pressure #22 880 1110 psi (30 60 hp) 1220 1420 psi (75 125 hp) Tilt Relief Pressure Up Pressure 250 400 psi (30 60 hp) 1625 psi (30 60 hp) 500 700 psi (40 60 hp Bigfoot)
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POWER TRIM Down Mode When the trim switch is activated in the down position, the electric motor (c) will rotate the pump (j) in the opposite direction. With the oil pump gears rotating backwards, the flow of oil is reversed. Oil is drawn through the filter (g), through the down circuit suction port (k) and into the oil pump (j).
POWER TRIM Shock Function Up Reservoir Oil Return Oil Oil Under Pressure Í Í Í Í Impact Relief Pressure #22 880 1110 psi (30 60 hp) 1220 1420 psi (75 125 hp) Tilt Relief Pressure 250 400 psi (30 60 hp) Up Pressure 1625 psi (30 60 hp) 500 700 psi (40 60 hp Bigfoot)
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POWER TRIM Shock Function Up Oil inside the down cavity is locked in a static position by the closed down circuit pressure operated valve (f), the manual release valve (p) and the manifold reverse suction valve (o). If the outboard strikes an underwater object while in forward gear, the piston rod (a) will try to rapidly extend from the cylinder (w), and the pressure increases inside the trim cylinder down cavity and connecting passages.
POWER TRIM Shock Function Return Reservoir Oil Return Oil Í Oil Under Pressure Í Í Í Í Impact Relief Pressure #22 880 1110 psi (30 60 hp) 1220 1420 psi (75 125 hp) Tilt Relief Pressure Up Pressure 250 400 psi (30 60 hp) 1625 psi (30 60 hp) 500 700 psi (40 60 hp Bigfoot) 2800 psi (75 125 hp)
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POWER TRIM Shock Function Return After the engine clears the under water object, the weight of the engine will increase the oil pressure between the memory piston (t) and shock piston (u) to the level required to open the shock return valve (h), inside the shock piston, allowing the oil to bleed back through the shock piston into the down cavity.
POWER TRIM Manual Release Down Pressure 525 880 psi Reservoir Oil Return Oil Filtered Oil Í Í Í Í Impact Relief Pressure #22 880 1110 psi (30 60 hp) 1220 1420 psi (75 125 hp) Tilt Relief Pressure Up Pressure 250 400 psi (30 60 hp) 1625 psi (30 60 hp) 500 700 psi (40 60 hp Bigfoot)
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POWER TRIM Manual Tilt To manually tilt the outboard engine, the owner will need to back out the manual release valve (p) 3-4 turns. With the valve backed out, the internal passages inside the manifold are connected together. These passages connect both the cylinder down and up cavities to- gether, along with the reservoir, allowing the engine to be raised or lowered.
POWER TRIM Troubleshooting Support outboard with tilt lock pin when servicing power trim system. IMPORTANT: After debris or failed components have been found (during trouble- shooting procedure), it is recommended that unit be disassembled completely and ALL O-rings be replaced. Check ball valve components and castings must be cleaned using engine cleaner and compressed air or replaced prior to re-assembly.
POWER TRIM Hydraulic System Troubleshooting Flow Chart OUTBOARD WILL NOT HOLD TILTED POSITION DURING REVERSE AND/OR TRAILS OUT DURING HIGH SPEED DECELERATION. Manual release valve and Manual release Inspect manual release valve. O-rings appear to be O.K. - valve and O-ring Clean and reinstall manual damaged.
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POWER TRIM Hydraulic System Troubleshooting Flow Chart continued Remove suction seat as- sembly and inspect for debris and/or damage. Suction seat assembly Debris and/or damage appears O.K. - Clean and identified. reinstall suction seat assembly. Replace suction seat Trim will not hold assembly.
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POWER TRIM Hydraulic System Troubleshooting Flow Chart TRIM SYSTEM LEAKS DOWN WITH MANUAL RELEASE VALVE CLOSED. Manual release valve Inspect manual release valve. Manual release valve and O- and O-ring damaged. rings appear to be O.K. - Clean and reinstall manual release valve.
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POWER TRIM Hydraulic System Troubleshooting Flow Chart continued Inspect memory pis- ton O-ring and cylinder bore. Cylinder bore appears Cylinder bore appears rough and/or debris smooth with no debris. found in cylinder. Replace memory pis- ton and shock piston Trim leaks down. O-rings.
POWER TRIM Troubleshooting the Power Trim Electrical System BLU/WHT GRN/WHT BLU/WHT or PUR GRN/WHT or GRN RED/PUR – RED/PUR GRN/WHT BLU/WHT GRN/WHT GRN/WHT 14 BLK GRN/WHT LT. BLU/WHT LT.BLU/WHT BLUE 14 BLK LT. BLU/WHT Trim Switch (Remote Control Mounted) Up Relay Trim Switch (Panel Mounted) Solenoid Fuse Holder...
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POWER TRIM Troubleshooting the Power Trim Electrical System Refer to wiring diagram on preceding page for location of wire connections. Problem Possible Cause Remedy Trim Switch “UP” is inopera- 1. Open wire between Wire Connection (1) 1. Check for an open connection or cut tive, but the Cowl Switch and Trim Switch.
POWER TRIM Power Trim System Removal 1. Tilt outboard to the full up position and support with tilt lock pin. 2. Disconnect the power trim wire harness and remove clamp. 55264 55464 Tilt Lock Pin Power Trim Wire Harness Clamp Harness 3.
POWER TRIM 6. Use suitable punch to remove lower trilobe pin. Retain trilobe pin. 7. Use suitable punch to drive out lower pivot pin. 51144 51144 Lower Trilobe Pin Lower Pivot Pin Power Trim Disassembly IMPORTANT: Power trim system is pressurized. Trim rod must be in the full “UP” position (fully extended) prior to fill/drain plug, or manual release valve removal.
POWER TRIM Trim Motor Removal 1. Secure power trim assembly in a soft jaw vise. 2. Remove four (4) screws to remove motor/reservoir. Remove reservoir seal and coupler. Screw (4) Reservoir Reservoir Seal Coupler Manifold Assembly Pump and Components Removal 1.
POWER TRIM IMPORTANT: Inspect poppet assembly for debris in the area shown. If debris is found on poppet replace poppet. 2. Remove three (3) screws to remove pump. Remove filter and filter seal under pump. Remove suction seat assembly. Debris Under Valve Tip Rubber Seat Screw (3) Filter Seal...
POWER TRIM Shock Rod Removal 1. Unscrew end cap assembly from cylinder using spanner wrench [1/4 in. x 5/16 in. (6.4mm x 8mm) long pegs]. 2. Remove shock rod assembly from cylinder. Shock Rod Disassembly NOTE: The only serviceable items on the shock rod assembly are the O-rings and wiper ring.
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POWER TRIM 3. Remove check ball components from shock rod piston. 4. Remove o-ring from shock rod piston. 51147 Spring (5) Seat (5) Ball (5) O-ring CAUTION When removing shock piston, spanner wrench must have 1/4 in. x 5/16 in. long pegs to avoid damage to shock piston.
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POWER TRIM 8. Inspect check valve for debris; clean debris from check valve if found. If debris cannot be cleaned from check valve, replace shock piston as an assembly. 9. Clean shock and components with compressed air. 10. Remove inner o-ring from shock rod piston. 51199 Shock Piston O-ring...
POWER TRIM Memory Piston Removal 1. Remove memory piston from cylinder using one of two methods: a. Using lock ring pliers (P/N 91-822778A3) or suitable tool. 51144 b. Blowing compressed air into manual release valve hole using air nozzle. WARNING Memory piston cup may be expelled at a high velocity when air pressure is applied.
POWER TRIM Cleaning/Inspection/Repair IMPORTANT: Components must be dirt and lint free. Slightest amount of debris in Power Trim system could cause system to malfunction. Clean shock rod and components with parts cleaner and dry with compressed air. It is recommended that all O-rings in trim system be replaced. Use O-Ring Kit 25-809880A1. Lubricate all o-rings with Power Trim Fluid.
POWER TRIM O-ring Sizes Cutaway View of O-Ring Width O-RINGS SHOWN ARE ACTUAL O.D. I.D. SIZE 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001 Page 5B-39...
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POWER TRIM O-ring Description and Sizes O-Ring Description O-Ring I.D. O-Ring O.D. O-Ring Width Wiper Ring (412585) Cyl. Cap, Inner12586) 0.671 in. (17.04 mm) 0.949 in. (24.10 mm) 0.139 in. (3.53 mm) Cyl. Cap8134) 1.864 in. (47.34 mm) 2.004 in. (50.90 mm) 0.07 in. (1.78 mm) Shock Piston2579) 1.6 in.
POWER TRIM Power Trim Reassembly IMPORTANT: Lubricate all o-rings with Power Trim Fluid. If not available, use automo- tive (ATF) automatic transmission fluid. Shock Rod Reassembly 1. Install lubricated o-rings to end cap. 2. Install rod wiper. 3. Install lubricated o-rings to shock piston. 51145 51199 Rod Wiper...
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POWER TRIM CAUTION When installing shock rod piston, spanner wrench must have 1/4 in. x 5/16 in. (6.4mm x 8mm) long pegs to avoid damage to shock rod piston. 6. Apply Loctite 271 to threads on shock rod. Install shock rod piston. 7.
POWER TRIM Shock Rod Installation 1. Place trim cylinder in soft jawed vice. 2. Install lubricated o-ring to memory piston and place into cylinder. Push memory piston all the way to bottom. 3. Fill cylinder three inches (76.2 mm) from top of cylinder using Power Trim and Steering Fluid.
POWER TRIM Trim Limit Assembly Installation 1. Lubricate all O-rings. Install spring, poppet, spool housing and trim limit spool into man- ifold. NOTE: There are three different size springs used in this manifold. The heavy spring is used on 75-125 hp outboards. The medium spring is used on 40-60 hp Bigfoot outboards. The light spring is used on 30-60 hp outboards.
POWER TRIM Manifold Installation 1. Install dowel pin and two (2) lubricated o-rings into trim cylinder. O-Ring (2) Dowel Pin 2. Align the trim cylinder and pump/reservoir assembly together. 3. Install the two (2) long screws and tighten to specified torque. 51146 Trim Cylinder Assembly Reservoir/Manifold Assembly...
POWER TRIM Oil Pump Installation 1. Install spring, ball, lubricated o-ring and plastic seat to manifold. 2. Check to see that o-rings are placed on bottom of pump. 3. Install filter and filter seal under pump. Install pump onto manifold. Tighten screws to specified torque.
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POWER TRIM Pressure Operated Assembly Installation IMPORTANT: Inspect poppet assembly for debris in the area shown. If debris is found on poppet, replace poppet. 1. Lubricate o-rings. 2. Install spool, seat (with o-ring), check valve/poppet, spring and plug (with o-ring) into pump.
POWER TRIM Reservoir/Motor Installation 1. Install coupler into top of pump. Make sure reservoir seal is in the reservoir groove and place reservoir onto pump/manifold assembly. Install ground strap under screw shown Tighten screws to specified torque. Screw (4) Torque to 80 lb-in. (9 Nm) Reservoir Reservoir Seal Coupler...
POWER TRIM Bleeding Power Trim Unit 1. Secure power trim unit in soft jawed vise. 2. Fill reservoir to bottom of fill hole using Power Trim and steering Fluid. If not available, use automotive (ATF) automatic transmission fluid. 3. Close the manual release valve. (Turn full clockwise). 4.
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POWER TRIM 3. Position trim cylinder assembly (bottom first) between clamp brackets. 4. Using a suitable punch, drive lower pivot pin into clamp bracket and trim cylinder assem- bly until pivot pin is flush with outside surface. 51147 55467 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon Trim Cylinder Assembly Lower Pivot Pin 5.
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POWER TRIM 6. Apply 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon to surface of upper pivot pin, pivot pin bore and trim ram bore. 51148 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon Pivot Pin Pivot Pin Bore Trim Ram Bore 7. Using a suitable mallet, drive upper pivot pin into swivel bracket and through trim ram until pivot pin is flush with swivel bracket.
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POWER TRIM 9. Install sacrificial aluminum anode to reservoir bracket placing ground strap between bracket and anode, as shown. 10. Route trim harness through clamp bracket and cowling. 55465 55264 Sacrificial Anode Ground Strap Bracket Trim Harness 11. Secure trim harness with clamp, as shown. 55264 Clamp Page 5B-52...
MANUAL TILT ASSIST Manual Tilt Components Loctite 271 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon NOTE: Lubricate all O-rings using Power Trim and Steering Fluid. If not available, use auto- motive (ATF) automatic transmission fluid. NOTE: It is recommended that all o-rings be replaced when servicing tilt system. Page 5C-2 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
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MANUAL TILT ASSIST Manual Tilt Components TORQUE REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION lb-in. lb-ft SHOCK ROD ASSEMBLY MEMORY PISTON ASSEMBLY O RING REBUILD KIT-Cylinder O RING CYLINDER ASSEMBLY SCREW AND SEAL KIT ACCUMULATOR ASSEMBLY VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY CAM KIT VELOCITY VALVE KIT CHECK SYSTEM REPAIR KIT –...
MANUAL TILT ASSIST Manual Trim Flow Diagrams Up Circuit Shock Rod Down Circuit Slow Transfer Valve End Cap Up Circuit Fast Transfer Valve Accumulator Surge Valve Accumulator Piston Cylinder Accumulator Check Valve Memory Piston Camshaft Lever Shock Piston Manifold Shock Return Valve Down Circuit Fast Transfer Valve Impact Relief Valve Page 5C-4...
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MANUAL TILT ASSIST Up Circuit With the engine in the down position, the accumulator piston (d) will be at the top of the accu- mulator (c) with the gas at maximum pressure. To raise the engine, the camshaft lever (f) is rotated all the way down.
MANUAL TILT ASSIST Down Circuit Shock Rod Down Circuit Slow Transfer Valve End Cap Up Circuit Fast Transfer Valve Accumulator Surge Valve Accumulator Piston Cylinder Accumulator Check Valve Memory Piston Camshaft Lever Shock Piston Manifold Shock Return Valve Down Circuit Fast Transfer Valve Impact Relief Valve Page 5C-6 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
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MANUAL TILT ASSIST Down Circuit With the engine tilted up, the piston inside the accumulator piston (d) will be at the bottom of the accumulator (c) and the gas pressure is low. To lower the engine, the camshaft lever (f) is rotated down, the internal cam will cause the push rods to open the accumulator check valve (e), both fast transfer valves (h &...
MANUAL TILT ASSIST Slow Tilt Down Under High Thrust Shock Rod Down Circuit Slow Transfer Valve End Cap Up Circuit Fast Transfer Valve Accumulator Surge Valve Accumulator Piston Cylinder Accumulator Check Valve Memory Piston Camshaft Lever Shock Piston Manifold Shock Return Valve Down Circuit Fast Transfer Valve Impact Relief Valve Page 5C-8...
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MANUAL TILT ASSIST Slow Tilt Down Under High Thrust To tilt the engine down under high thrust conditions [where the propeller thrust forces the shock rod down, creating higher pressure below the memory piston (m)], the camshaft lever (f) is rotated slightly downward. The internal shaft connected to the lever will open the down circuit slow transfer valve (i) allowing oil under pressure into the cavity around the shaft.
MANUAL TILT ASSIST Under Water Strike (Valves Open) Shock Rod Down Circuit Slow Transfer Valve End Cap Up Circuit Fast Transfer Valve Accumulator Surge Valve Accumulator Piston Cylinder Accumulator Check Valve Memory Piston Camshaft Lever Shock Piston Manifold Shock Return Valve Down Circuit Fast Transfer Valve Impact Relief Valve Page 5C-10...
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MANUAL TILT ASSIST Under Water Strike (Valves Open) Should the drive unit strike a submerged object while in forward motion, the shock rod (a) will extend from the tilt cylinder (l). Fluid will attempt to exit the cylinder through the intercon- necting passage.
MANUAL TILT ASSIST Shock Function (Valve Closed) Accumulator Gas Pressure 400 PSI Shock Rod Down Circuit Slow Transfer Valve End Cap Up Circuit Fast Transfer Valve Accumulator Surge Valve Accumulator Piston Cylinder Accumulator Check Valve Memory Piston Camshaft Lever Shock Piston Manifold Shock Return Valve Down Circuit Fast Transfer Valve...
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MANUAL TILT ASSIST Shock Function (Valves Closed) Should the drive unit strike a submerged object while in forward motion, the shock rod (a) will extend from the cylinder (l). Oil inside the up cavity is locked in a static position by the closed up circuit fast transfer valve (j), the closed down circuit slow transfer valve (i) and closed down circuit fast transfer valve (h).
MANUAL TILT ASSIST Shock Function Return Shock Rod Down Circuit Slow Transfer Valve End Cap Up Circuit Fast Transfer Valve Accumulator Surge Valve Accumulator Piston Cylinder Accumulator Check Valve Memory Piston Camshaft Lever Shock Piston Manifold Shock Return Valve Down Circuit Fast Transfer Valve Impact Relief Valve Page 5C-14 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
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MANUAL TILT ASSIST Shock Function Return After the drive clears the object, the shock return valve (o) will allow the oil to flow from be- tween the shock piston (n) and memory piston (m) onto the down cavity as the drive returns to its original running position.
MANUAL TILT ASSIST Hydraulic System Troubleshooting Refer to disassembly/reassembly instructions (following) if disassembly is required when servicing. IMPORTANT: After debris or failed components have been found (during trouble- shooting procedure), it is recommended that unit be disassembled completely and all o-rings be replaced. Check ball components and castings must be cleaned using engine cleaner and compressed air or replaced prior to reassembly.
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MANUAL TILT ASSIST 2. Check for external leaks in the manual tilt system. Replace defective part(s) if leak is found. IMPORTANT: If cut or damaged o-rings are found, inspect machined surfaces for scoring, burrs or debris. 3. Check for discharged accumulator. 35 to 50 lb-ft (47-68 Nm) of pulling force must be at- tained when tilting outboard from full “down”...
MANUAL TILT ASSIST Manual Tilt System Removal CAUTION Remove cowling and remove all spark plug leads from spark plugs to prevent acci- dental starting while servicing outboard. WARNING Service or installation of the tilt system may result in loss of pressure in the shock cylinder.
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MANUAL TILT ASSIST 3. Position piece of wood under transom bracket (instead of tilt lock) for access of removing pin. Use suitable punch to remove (DRIVE DOWN) upper trilobe pin. Retain trilobe pin. 4. Position tilt lock and remove piece of wood. Use suitable punch to drive out upper pivot pin. 51144 51144 Pivot Pin...
MANUAL TILT ASSIST 8. Tilt shock absorber assembly (TOP FIRST) out from clamp bracket and remove assembly. 51144 Manual Tilt System Manual Tilt System Disassembly NOTE: Accumulator contains a high pressure nitrogen charge and is NOT SERVICEABLE. Replace if necessary. WARNING This tilt system is pressurized.
MANUAL TILT ASSIST 5. Once accumulator is removed, remove o-ring, conical spring, steel ball and plunger. 51145 Conical Spring Steel Ball Plunger O-ring Shock Rod Removal 1. Unscrew cylinder end cap assembly using spanner wrench [1/4 in. x 5/16 in. long pegs]. 2.
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MANUAL TILT ASSIST 1. Place shock rod assembly on clean work surface. 2. Remove three (3) screws and remove plate from shock rod piston. 51143 Screw (3) Plate Shock Rod Piston 3. Remove check ball components from shock rod piston. 4.
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MANUAL TILT ASSIST CAUTION When removing shock piston, spanner wrench must have 1/4 in. x 5/16 in. long pegs to avoid damage to shock piston. 5. Place shock rod into soft jawed vise and apply heat to loosen piston using torch lamp (P/N 91-63209).
MANUAL TILT ASSIST 11. Remove cylinder end cap assembly from shock rod. 12. Inspect shock. If wiper (located in cap) has failed to keep rod clean, replace wiper. 13. Place end cap on clean work surface. 14. Remove rod wiper, inner o-ring, and outer o-ring. 51147 51145 Rod Wiper...
MANUAL TILT ASSIST Memory Piston Removal 1. Remove memory piston from cylinder using one of two methods: a. Using lock ring pliers. Snap-On SRP2 51144 b. Blowing compressed air into center o-ring hole. WARNING Memory piston cup may be expelled at a high velocity when air pressure is applied. Failure to place cylinder as shown below could result in personal injury.
MANUAL TILT ASSIST Reassembly - O-Ring and Seal Placement 11 12 NOTE: Lubricate all O-rings using Power Trim and Steering Fluid. If not available, use auto- motive (ATF) automatic transmission fluid. NOTE: It is recommended that all o-rings be replaced when servicing tilt system. 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001 Page 5C-27...
MANUAL TILT ASSIST O-Ring Description and Sizes O-Ring Description O-Ring I.D. O-Ring O.D. O-Ring Width Wiper Ring Cyl. Cap, Inner 0.671 in. (17.04 mm) 0.949 in. (24.10 mm) 0.139 in. (3.53 mm) Cyl. Cap 1.864 in. (47.34 mm) 2.004 in. (50.90 mm) 0.07 in. (1.78 mm) Shock Piston 1.6 in.
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MANUAL TILT ASSIST CAM SHAFT REASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: Cam shaft O-ring must be lubricated using 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon. 1. Install lubricated o-ring and back up seal to cam. 2. Install shaft seal in valve block with lips facing out. 3.
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MANUAL TILT ASSIST VELOCITY VALVE REASSEMBLY 1. Install spool, spring, lubricated o-ring and screw plug (surge valve assembly) into valve block. 2. Torque velocity valve to 75 lb-in. (8.5 Nm). Spool Spring O-ring Velocity Valve - Torque to 75 lb-in. (8.5 Nm) CHECK RETAINER REASSEMBLY 1.
MANUAL TILT ASSIST Shock Rod Reassembly 1. Install lubricated o-rings to end cap. 2. Install rod wiper. 3. Install lubricated o-rings to shock piston. 51145 51199 Rod Wiper Inner O-ring Outer O-ring Shock Piston O-ring O-ring 4. Clamp shock rod in soft jawed vise. 5.
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MANUAL TILT ASSIST CAUTION hen installing shock rod piston, spanner wrench must have 1/4 in. x 5/16 in. (6.4mm x8mm) long pegs to avoid damage to shock rod piston. 6. Apply Loctite 271 to threads on shock rod. 7. Install shock rod piston. 8.
MANUAL TILT ASSIST Shock Rod Installation and Fluid Filling Procedure - Option One NOTE: There are two ways for the filling procedure. The first is the easiest and less time consuming. 1. Place trim cylinder in soft jawed vice. 2. With manifold cam lever closed (Up Position), fill cylinder and manifold to top with Power Trim and Steering fluid, or (ATF) automatic transmission fluid.
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MANUAL TILT ASSIST 8. Open and close cam lever, watching for bubbles coming from accumulator check ball hole. When bubbles stop, fill accumulator opening to top with fluid. Grease threads on accumulator and opening with 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon. Start accumulator in threads and open cam lever (Down Position).
MANUAL TILT ASSIST Fluid Filling Procedure - Option Two INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING RETAINING TOOL 3/16 in. x 3 in. (5 x 7.5 cm) Steel Plate 3/8 in. x 13 in. (10 mm x 33 cm) Threaded Rod 4in. x 1/4 in. min. (10cm x 6.4 mm) minimum Channel Iron 10 in.
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MANUAL TILT ASSIST FILLING AND BLEEDING PROCEDURE IMPORTANT: While bleeding tilt system, time must be allowed between each stroke to allow air bubbles to dissipate. 1. With shock rod in the full up position and manifold cam lever open (facing down), secure tilt system to retaining tool and container.
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MANUAL TILT ASSIST 4. During up stroke, pull up on rod slowly 3 in. (76 mm) from base. 5. Wait until all air bubbles to exit accumulator base. 50433 6. Slowly cycle unit 5-8 times (round trip per cycle) using short strokes 3 in. (76 mm) from base allowing bubbles to disappear during each stroke.
MANUAL TILT ASSIST 11. With cam lever remaining open (facing down), remove tilt assembly from oil and secure in soft jawed vise. Torque accumulator to 35 lb-ft (47 Nm). 50433 Manual Tilt System Installation 1. Lubricate lower pivot pin mounting holes with 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon. 2.
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MANUAL TILT ASSIST 3. Reinstall manual tilt system, bottom first. Reconnect release valve link rod. 4. Using a suitable punch, drive lower pivot pin into clamp bracket and trim cylinder assem- bly until pivot pin is flush with outside surface. 51147 51144 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon...
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MANUAL TILT ASSIST 6. Apply 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon to surface of upper pivot pin, pivot pin hole and shock rod hole. 7. Using a mallet, drive upper pivot pin into swivel bracket and through shock rod until pivot pin is flush with swivel bracket.
MANUAL TILT ASSIST 9. Install sacrificial anode. 55465 Sacrificial Anode 10. Check manual release cam adjustment. Cam must open and close freely. Adjust link rod as necessary. Manual Release Valve Adjustment 1. With outboard in full up position, place tilt lock lever forward. 2.
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING General Service Recommendations There may be more than one way to “disassemble” or “reassemble” a particular part(s), therefore, it is recommended that the entire procedure be read prior to repair. IMPORTANT: Read the following before attempting any repairs. In many cases, disassembly of a sub-assembly may not be necessary until cleaning and inspection reveals that disassembly is required for replacement of one or more components.
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Draining and Inspecting Gear Lubricant WARNING If gear housing is installed on outboard, disconnect (and isolate) spark plug leads from spark plugs before working near the propeller. 1. With gear housing in normal running position, place a clean pan under housing and re- move vent plug and fill/drain plug (with gaskets).
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1. Remove (and isolate) spark plug leads from spark plugs. 2. Shift into NEUTRAL. 2-Stroke Models MERCURY/MARINER 30/40, AND 40/50, FORCE 40/50 3. Loosen jam nut. Unscrew attaching nut to separate shift shaft. 52832...
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 4-Stroke Models MERCURY/MARINER 25, 30/40, AND 45/50 4. Disconnect shift shaft by un-snapping retainer to lower clip and sliding retainer to the left. Retainer Lower Clip 5. Make a scribe line showing alignment of trim tab to gear case and remove trim tab screw and washer.
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 6. Remove nut and washer in trim tab cavity. 52835 Nut and Washer 7. Remove mounting screws securing gear case to drive shaft housing. 52836 Screw (4) Page 6A-14 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Disassembly Water Pump NOTE: If water tube seal remained in drive shaft housing, remove seal from housing and reinstall on water pump cover. 1. Remove screws securing pump cover. 52830 Water Tube Seal Screw (4) NOTE: Replace cover if thickness of steel at discharge slots is 0.060 in. (1.524 mm) or less, or if groove(s)(other than impeller sealing groove) in cover roof are more than 0.030 in.
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 2. Remove cover, washer (above impeller), impeller, key and washer (below impeller). 3. Remove cover gasket, base plate and base gasket. 52692 Cover Nylon Washer (above impeller) Impeller Nylon Washer (below impeller) Cover Gasket Face Plate Base Gasket 4.
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 5. Insert pinion bearing race puller (91-825200A1) through gear case and position inside of pinion bearing race. Insert driver (91-13779) into puller through drive shaft cavity and drive out race. 91-13779 91-825200A1 52844 Puller (91-825200A1) Driver (91-13779) 6.
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Water Pump Seals NOTE: All gaskets, seals and o-rings should be replaced as a normal repair procedure dur- ing gear case disassembly. NOTE: DO NOT use a screwdriver to remove seals from carrier, as carrier may be dam- aged.
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 3. With lip of ribbed neoprene O.D. seal facing towards small shoulder of Mandrel (91-825197), press seal into carrier until mandrel bottoms on carrier. 91-825197 52853 Seal (Ribbed Neoprene) Lip Facing Up Mandrel (91-825197) 4. Install a new o-ring on the carrier. Apply a light coat of 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon to the new o-ring.
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Inspection Drive Shaft Upper Bearing 1. Inspect bearing for rust, roughness or discoloration from lack of lubricant. 2. DO NOT remove bearing from drive shaft unless bearing must be replaced, as removal process will damage bearing. 3. If bearing must be replaced, position drive shaft assembly in vise (jaws of vise support- ing only bearing) and while holding drive shaft, strike top of drive shaft with lead hammer and drive bearing off.
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Pinion Gear Bearing 1. Inspect bearing for rust, roughness or discoloration from lack of lubricant. 2. If bearing is damaged, bearing and race must be replaced as an assembly. 3. If race appears to have spun in drive shaft bore, gear case housing must be replaced. 52823 Bearing Race...
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 3. Inspect propeller shaft forward gear bearing surface to determine condition of forward gear needle bearing. If bearing surface is discolored (from lack of lubricant), pitted or worn, propeller shaft and bearing should be replaced. 52846 52874 Bearing Surface Bearing 4.
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 6. Inspect forward gear tapered bearing and race for rust, roughness or excessive wear (looseness). 7. If bearing is in serviceable condition, DO NOT remove bearing from gear, as removal process will damage bearing. 8. If bearing must be replaced, remove bearing from gear using Universal Puller Plate (91-37241) and suitable mandrel.
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Shift Shaft 1. Inspect shift cam for wear or galling. Replace cam if necessary. 2. If cam is worn, inspect cam follower in end of propeller shaft for wear. 52845 Cam Follower Shift Cam 3. Inspect shift shaft boot for deterioration. 4.
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Propeller Shaft Disassembly 1. Remove propeller shaft from carrier and disassemble shaft. Prop Shaft Retaining Spring Clutch Dog Cross Pin Cam Follower Spring Cam Follower 2. Remove reverse gear and bearing from carrier with Puller (91-27780). 91-27780 52840 Reverse Gear and Bearing Puller (91-27780)
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Propeller Shaft and Carrier Inspection Clutch 1. Inspect clutch jaws for chips or rounding off. 2. If wear is present, inspect corresponding forward or reverse gear matching jaws for simi- lar wear. Replace appropriate components as required. 52824 Cam Follower 1.
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Reverse Gear Bearing 1. Inspect bearing for rust, roughness or excessive wear (looseness). 2. If bearing is in serviceable condition, DO NOT remove bearing from gear as removal will damage bearing. 3. If bearing must be replaced, remove bearing from gear using Universal Puller Plate (91-37241) and Driver (91-37312).
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Bearing Carrier NEEDLE BEARING 1. The condition of the carrier needle bearing can be determined by inspecting its running surface on the propeller shaft. 2. If the shaft is discolored (from lack of oil) or pitted, replace bearing and shaft. 3.
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 7. Apply Loctite 271 to O.D. of small diameter seal. 8. With seal lip facing away from large shoulder of Mandrel 91-817007, press seal into carrier until mandrel bottoms on carrier. 91-817007 Loctite “271” 52862 Seal Mandrel (91-817007) Page 6A-32 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 9. Apply Loctite 271 to O.D. of large diameter seal. 10. With seal lip FACING TOWARDS SMALL SHOULDER of Mandrel 91-817007, press seal into carrier until mandrel bottoms on carrier. 91-817007 52863 Loctite “271” Seal Mandrel (91-817007) Installation Note: If service tools are not available, the following reference dimensions ap- ply for installing bearing and seals to proper depths.
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 11. Bearing carrier o-ring should be inspected for cuts and abrasions. NOTE: It is a good repair procedure to replace all o-rings and seals regardless of appear- ance. 12. Apply 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon to O.D. of bearing carrier and also to o-ring. Install o-ring onto bearing carrier.
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Gear Housing Reassembly IMPORTANT: This gear case assembly does not have have any shims for the gear as- semblies. Backlash cannot be adjusted. The mechanic must verify that all bearing races are firmly seated in the gear case during reassembly and that all gear case com- ponents are in serviceable condition.
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Pinion Bearing Race 1. Apply Premium Gear Lubricant to O.D. of race. 2. Position race in gear housing (NUMBERS UP - TAPERED SIDE FACING DOWN). 3. Draw race up into housing until seated. 11-24156 91-31229 91-29310 12-34961 31-85560 91-825199 91-825198...
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Forward Gear 1. Apply Premium Gear Lubricant to O.D. of race. Install forward gear bearing race into housing using Mandrel 91-36571 and propeller shaft. Use a lead hammer on prop shaft to prevent damage to threads. Bearing carrier should be installed to keep prop shaft cen- tered while seating race.
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2. Position pinion bearing into race while installing drive shaft and pinion gear into housing. 3. Apply Loctite 271 to pinion nut threads. 4. Install new pinion nut, with recessed shoulder toward the pinion gear. Models Drive Shaft Holding Tool 4-Stroke 91-83180M Mercury/Mariner 25, 30/40, and 45/50 2-Stroke Force 40/50 91-825196 Mercury/Mariner 30/40, 40/50 5.
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Propeller Shaft 1. Slide clutch (short shoulder faces forward gear) over propeller shaft aligning cross pin hole with slot in propeller shaft. 2. Insert cam follower spring into propeller shaft. Prop Shaft Retaining Spring Clutch Dog Cross Pin Cam Follower Spring Cam Follower 3.
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING NOTE: Apply 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon to cam follower before installation into the propshaft. This will prevent the cam follower from falling out during installation of the prop- shaft assembly into the gearcase. 6. Install cam follower. 52826 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon Cam Follower...
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Bearing Carrier 1. Install carrier into gear case. 2. Discard the original tab washers or the thin 0.063 in. (1.60 mm) flat washers and the 25 mm long screws on models listed. Install thicker flat washers and longer screws. 25 (2 Cylinder - 4 Stroke) 0G621670 and below 45/50 (4 Cylinder - 4 Stroke) Non Big Foot...
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 4. Tighten screws to specified torque. Loctite “271” Screw (2) Bearing Carrier Screw Torque 19 lb-ft. (25.5 Nm) Water Pump 1. Apply 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon to seal carrier O-ring and seal lips. Install seal carrier. 2.
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 3. Install base gasket, base plate, pump cover gasket (NEOPRENE STRIP FACES UP), nylon washer and impeller key. 52868 Base Gasket Base Plate Cover Gasket Neoprene Strip Nylon Washer IMPORTANT: If the old impeller is re-used it must be installed in original (clockwise) direction of rotation.
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 5. Lubricate I.D. of impeller housing with 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon. 6. Rotate drive shaft clockwise while pushing impeller housing cover down over impeller. 7. Apply Loctite 271 to bottom threads of screws. Install screws and tighten to specified torque.
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Gear Housing Pressure Test 1. Remove vent plug and install pressure test gauge. Tighten securely. 2. Pressurize housing to 10-12 psi (69-83 kPa) and observe gauge for 5 minutes. 3. Rotate drive shaft, prop shaft and move shift rod while housing is pressurized to check for leaks.
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Gear Housing Installation WARNING Disconnect (and isolate) spark plug leads before installing gear housing onto drive shaft housing. 1. Position shift lever in NEUTRAL gear position. 2. Tilt engine to full “Up” position. Engage tilt lock lever. 3.
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52834 Coupler Nut Jam Nut Spray Plate 4-Stroke Models MERCURY/MARINER 25, 30/40, AND 45/50 8. Connect shift shaft by sliding retainer to the right and snapping into upper “locked” position. 53859 Retainer Clip 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 9. Install locknut and washer. Torque nut to specified torque. 52833 Locknut and Washer Nut Torque 40 lb-ft (54 Nm) 10. Check shift operation. a. In NEUTRAL, propeller shaft should turn freely in either direction. b. In FORWARD, propeller shaft SHOULD NOT TURN COUNTERCLOCKWISE. c.
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Trim Tab Adjustment and Replacement IMPORTANT: The trim tab is made of a special alloy to aid in protecting the drive shaft housing and gear housing from galvanic corrosion (corrosion and pitting of metal surfaces). Do not paint or place protective coating on the trim tab, or trim tab corro- sion protection function will be lost.
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NON-BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Filling Gear Housing with Lubricant NOTE: Gear housing lubricant capacity is approximately 14.9 fl oz (440 ml). WARNING If gear housing is installed on outboard, disconnect (and isolate) spark plug leads from spark plugs before working near the propeller. CAUTION Do not use automotive grease in the gear housing.
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING General Service Recommendations There may be more than one way to “disassemble” or “reassemble” a particular part(s), therefore, it is recommended that the entire procedure be read prior to repair. IMPORTANT: Read the following before attempting any repairs. In many cases, disassembly of a sub-assembly may not be necessary until cleaning and inspection reveals that disassembly is required for replacement of one or more components.
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Draining and Inspecting Gear Lubricant WARNING If gear housing is installed on engine, to avoid accidental starting, disconnect (and isolate) spark plug leads from spark plugs before working near the propeller. 1. With gear housing in normal running position, place a clean pan under housing and re- move the two vent screws and one fill/drain screw (with gaskets).
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Removal WARNING To prevent accidental engine starting, remove (and isolate) spark plug leads from spark plugs before removing gear housing. IMPORTANT: 90 hp (4-Stroke) models, when removing or installing gearcase care- fully guide driveshaft through drive shaft bushing to avoid scoring bushing surface. 1.
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Disassembly Water Pump NOTE: If water tube seal stayed on water tube (inside of drive shaft housing) when gear housing was removed, pull water tube seal from water tube. NOTE: Newer models will not have the isolators installed on the water pump. 1.
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 6. Inspect impeller. Replace impeller if any of the following conditions exist: Impeller blade(s) are cracked, torn, or worn. Impeller is glazed or melted (caused by operation without sufficient water supply). Rubber portion of impeller is not bonded to impeller hub. 7.
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 10. Remove water pump base using flat screwdrivers to lightly pry up on base. 19226 Water Pump Base 11. Remove (and discard) seals (IT MAY BE BENEFICIAL TO CLAMP THE WATER PUMP BASE IN A VISE WHILE REMOVING SEALS). 19195 Seals 12.
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Bearing Carrier and Propeller Shaft 1. Remove fasteners. 51117 Fasteners 2. With propeller shaft horizontal, pull carrier (using tool shown) to break seal with gear housing. 3. Remove bearing carrier/propeller shaft components as an assembly by pulling back on the propshaft.
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 5. Lift reverse gear, thrust bearing and thrust washer from bearing carrier. Replace thrust bearing and thrust washer if rusted or damaged. 6. Replace reverse gear if gear teeth or clutch teeth on reverse gear are rounded or chipped.
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 8. If propshaft roller bearing is rusted or does not roll freely, replace bearing. If replacement is necessary, remove bearing and oil seals using Mandrel* (91-36569) and Driver Rod* (91-37323). Discard oil seals. NOTE: From Bearing Removal and Installation Kit (91-31229A7). 91-37323 91-36569 58205...
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 10. Remove spring. 51876 Spring 11. Apply constant pressure to cam follower in order to prevent it and internal components from ejecting out of the propeller shaft during removal of the cross pin from the clutch. 51800 Cross Pin Cam Follower 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 12. Remove components from propeller shaft. 13. Replace cam follower if worn or pitted. 14. Replace sliding clutch if jaws are rounded or chipped. Rounded jaws indicate one or more of the following: Improper shift cable adjustment. Engine idle speed too high while shifting.
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 6. Replace forward gear needle bearing if it is rusted or does not roll freely. 7. Use suitable tools (screwdriver and awl) to remove retaining ring. Use a punch and ham- mer to remove bearing. 57905 19203 Retaining Ring Forward Gear Needle Bearing 8.
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 9. Replace drive shaft if splines are worn or twisted. 10. If bearing surface is damaged, replace drive shaft and corresponding bearing. IMPORTANT: Do not tighten vise against drive shaft. 11. If wear sleeve is deeply grooved allowing water to enter gear case, remove (and discard) sleeve using Universal Puller Plate (91-37241) and mallet.
BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Upper Drive Shaft Bearing 1. Replace upper drive shaft bearing and sleeve if either are rust stained, or if bearing will not roll freely. Remove bearing and then sleeve using Puller Assembly (91-83165M) with suitable jaws. 91-83165M 19177 Upper Drive Shaft Bearing Sleeve...
BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Lower Drive Shaft Bearing Race IMPORTANT: Upper drive shaft bearing/sleeve and oil sleeve do not have to be re- moved for lower drive shaft bearing race removal. IMPORTANT: Retain shim(s) for reassembly. 1. Remove bearing race and shim(s) using bearing race tool (91-14308A1). 91-14308A1 19171 Bearing Race...
BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Forward Gear Bearing Race IMPORTANT: Retain shim(s) for reassembly. If shims are damaged, replace with new shims of equal thickness. 1. Remove race and shim(s) using Slide Hammer (91-34569A1). 27653 91-34569A1 Race Shim(s) Slide Hammer (91-34569A1) 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001 Page 6B-29...
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Reassembly Forward Gear Bearing Race NOTE: Propshaft should be vertical when installing bearing race. 1. Place shim(s) (retained from disassembly) into housing. If shim(s) were lost, or a new gear housing is being assembled, start with 0.010 in. (0.254 mm) shim(s). 2.
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 5. Assemble components as shown. 53928 Shift Shaft “E” Clip Shift Shaft Bushing 6. Install shift cam. Align hole in shift cam with shift shaft pilot bore in gear housing. 60 Bigfoot, 75/90/100/115/125 (2-Stroke) 51117 Shift Cam (marked with “UP” and part number) Shift Shaft Pilot Bore 60 Bigfoot, 75/90/100/115/125 (2-Stroke) &...
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 40/50 Bigfoot (4-Stroke,747cc/935cc), 40/50/60 Bigfoot (4-Stroke, 995cc) 850307 51117 Shift Cam (Numbers Down) Shift Shaft Pilot Bore 7. Install shift shaft assembly. Insert splines into shift cam. 53932 Shift Shaft Assembly Splines 8. Apply Loctite 271 to bottom half of threads on each screw. Install screws and tighten to specified torque.
BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Bearing Carrier Reassembly 1. Lubricate O.D. of bearing and bearing carrier bore with 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon. 2. Protect lip on forward side of bearing carrier, using bearing installation tool (91-13945). 3. Press propeller shaft needle bearing (number side toward mandrel 91-15755) into carri- er, until bearing bottoms out.
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 4. Place smaller diameter seal on longer shoulder of Oil Seal Driver (91-31108) with seal lip away from shoulder. 5. Protect lip on front side of bearing carrier using Bearing Installation Tool (91-13945). Apply Loctite 271 on O.D. of seal. Press seal into carrier until tool bottoms. 91-31108 91-13945 Loctite “271”...
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 8. Install O-ring. Lubricate O-ring and propshaft seal lips with 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon. 9. Lubricate outside diameter of reverse gear bearing and bearing carrier bore with a light coating of 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon. 10.
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 12. Install thrust bearing. Coat thrust bearing with Premium Gear Lubricant. 19168 Premium Gear Lubricant Thrust Bearing 13. Apply Premium Gear Lubricant to bearing surface of reverse gear and install reverse gear. 19202 Premium Gear Lubricant Reverse Gear Bearing Surface Page 6B-36 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Forward Gear Reassembly 1. Apply 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon to the I.D. of the bearing. Press bearing onto gear using suitable mandrel (press only on inner race of bearing). Because the gear hub is longer than the bearing, a tube type mandrel should be used to install the bearing. This will allow the bearing to bottom out on the gear.
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 6 Jaw Reverse Clutch 56784 Stamped “6” Numbered end of Needle Bearing 6 Jaw Reverse Clutch 3. Apply Premium Gear Lubricant to I.D. of forward gear, and O.D. of needle bearing. Press needle bearing into forward gear (using forward gear bearing installer tool) until tool bot- toms out on gear.
BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Propeller Shaft Reassembly 1. Install components into propeller shaft in sequence shown. NOTE: When installing the clutch make sure the ratcheting clutch teeth (angled) are toward forward gear, and non-ratcheting (square on both sides) are toward reverse gear. 51265 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon Assembly Sequence...
BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 3. Install spring. DO NOT allow spring coils to overlap each other. 51876 Spring Drive Shaft Wear Sleeve Installation 1. Install new rubber ring. 2. Apply a light coat of Loctite 271 on outside diameter of rubber ring. 19152 Loctite “271”...
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 4. Press sleeve onto driveshaft using Wear Sleeve Installation Tool (91-14310A1). Continue pressing until the upper and lower part of the tool make surface to surface contact. 5. Remove excess Loctite from assembled shaft. 91-14310A1 19166 Drive Shaft Wear Sleeve Installation Tool (91-14310A1) Upper part of tool (Surface C) Lower part of tool (Surface D)
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Drive Shaft Lower Bearing Race Installation 1. Lubricate O.D. of bearing race with 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon. 2. Install shim(s) and bearing race into housing. If shim(s) were lost or a new gear housing is being assembled, start with 0.025 in. (0.635 mm) shim(s). NOTE: Verify shim(s) are not cocked when drawing up race.
BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Oil Sleeve Installation 1. Install oil sleeve with tab positioned as shown. 53934 Oil Sleeve Drive Shaft Upper Bearing Installation 1. Lubricate I.D. of bearing sleeve and O.D. of bearing with 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon. 2. Press bearing into sleeve using mandrel from bearing installation tool (91-14309A1). 91-13781 19164 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon...
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 3. Install bearing/sleeve into housing. IMPORTANT: Oil sleeve must be installed prior to upper driveshaft bearing installa- tion. IMPORTANT: Lower driveshaft bearing cup pilots the mandrel (13780) during installa- tion of the upper driveshaft bearing/sleeve. Lower bearing cup must be installed prior to installing upper bearing/sleeve.
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Pinion Gear Depth and Forward Gear Backlash DETERMINING PINION GEAR DEPTH NOTE: Read entire procedure before attempting any change in shim thickness. IMPORTANT: Forward gear assembly pilots the end of the pinion gauge and must be installed in gear housing when checking pinion gear depth. Without it an inaccurate measurement will be obtained.
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 6. Assemble Pinion Gear Locating Tool (91-12349A2) as shown. Do not tighten collar re- taining screw at this time. Install gauging block with numbers away from split collar. Arbor Split Collar Gauging Block Collar Retaining Screw Screw (2) Snap Ring 7.
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 10. Install locating disc against bearing carrier shoulder in gear housing. 11. Position access hole as shown. Disc 3 24643 Locating Disc Access Hole 12. Determine pinion gear depth by inserting a feeler gauge through access hole in locating disc.
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING DETERMINING FORWARD GEAR BACKLASH NOTE: Read entire procedure before attempting any change in shim thickness. 1. To obtain correct pinion gear depth, refer to “Determining Pinion Gear Depth,” preced- ing. 2. Install Bearing Preload Tool (91-14311A2) on drive shaft. Refer to “Determining Pinion Gear Depth,”...
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 6. Install components as shown. 51117 Threaded Rod (Obtain Locally) Washers Nuts Dial Indicator Adaptor Kit (91-83155) Dial Indicator (91-58222A1) Backlash Indicator Tool 7. Position Dial Indicator on appropriate line (from chart below) marked on Backlash Indi- cator Tool.
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 8. Grasp the driveshaft pre-load tool bolt head and lightly turn drive shaft back-and-forth (no movement should be noticed at propeller shaft). 9. Dial Indicator registers amount of backlash, which must be between specification shown in chart. DIAL INDICATOR READING MODEL...
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 3. Generously lubricate O-ring, bearing carrier, and gear housing mating surfaces with 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon. 4. Install bearing carrier and propeller shaft into housing with the word “TOP” (located on flange) toward top of housing. 5.
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Water Pump Reassembly and Installation 1. Place water pump base upper seal on longer shoulder side of Oil Seal Driver (91-13949) with seal lip away from shoulder. 2. Apply Loctite 271 on O.D. of seal. Press seal into water pump base until tool bottoms. 91-13949 Loctite “271”...
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 3. Place water pump base lower seal on shorter shoulder side of Oil Seal Driver (91-13949) with seal lip toward shoulder. 4. Apply Loctite 271 on O.D. of seal. Press seal into water pump base until tool bottoms. 5.
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING IMPORTANT: To prevent cutting the seal lips remove any burrs or sharp edges from the dri- veshaft splines before installing water pump base assembly. 7. Install components as shown. Apply Loctite 271 on bottom half of screw threads and tighten to specified torque (in sequence shown).
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 10. Lubricate I.D. of cover with 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon. 11. Rotate drive shaft clockwise and push impeller housing down (over impeller) until it con- tacts water pump base. 12. Apply Loctite 271 to bottom threads of cover screws. Install cover screws and tighten to specified torque.
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Gear Housing Pressure Test 1. Remove vent plug and install pressure test gauge. 2. Pressurize housing to 10-12 psi (69-83 kPa) and observe gauge for 5 minutes. 3. Rotate drive shaft, prop shaft and shift shaft while housing is pressurized to check for leaks.
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Filling Gear Housing With Lubricant NOTE: Gear housing lubricant capacity is 24 fl oz (710 mL). WARNING If gear housing is installed on engine, to avoid accidental starting, disconnect (and isolate) spark plug leads from spark plugs before working near the propeller. CAUTION Do not use automotive grease in the gear housing.
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Gearcase Installation WARNING Disconnect (and isolate) spark plug leads from spark plugs before installing gear housing onto drive shaft housing. Failure to follow this warning could result in acci- dental engine starting and possible injury. 1. Position outboard shift linkage into forward gear position. Models 40-60 Bigfoot (4-Stroke EFI) Remote Control Model Shown Shift Lever...
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Models 60 Bigfoot (2-Stroke) Shift Block Models 75/90/100/115/125 (2-Stroke) 19879 Shift Block; Front of Block MUST Extend 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) Past Front of Rail. Rail Models 75/90/115EFI (4-Stroke) Shift Block Page 6B-60 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 2. Tilt engine to full up position and engage tilt lock lever. 3. Shift gear housing into neutral position. Propeller shaft will rotate freely in either direc- tion. 4. Install water tube seal. Apply 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon to I.D. of seal. 5.
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING CAUTION Do not use lubricant on top of drive shaft. Excess lubricant, that is trapped in clear- ance space, will not allow drive shaft to fully engage with crankshaft. Subsequently, tightening the gear housing fasteners (while lubricant is on top of drive shaft) will load the drive shaft/crankshaft and damage either or both the power head and gear housing.
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING 9. Shift gear housing into forward gear position. In forward gear the gear housing will ratch- et when propeller shaft is turned clockwise. Resistance will be felt when propeller shaft is rotated counterclockwise. 10. Apply Loctite Grade 271 on threads of gear housing retaining screws. NOTE: During installation of gear housing, it may be necessary to move the shift block (lo- cated under cowl) slightly to align upper shift shaft splines with shift shaft coupler splines.
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BIGFOOT GEAR HOUSING Trim Tab Adjustment and Replacement IMPORTANT: The trim tab is now painted and does NOT aid in protecting the drive shaft housing and gear housing from galvanic corrosion (corrosion and pitting of metal surfaces). Side anodes now provide protection. Do not paint or place protec- tive coating on the side anodes, or corrosion protection function will be lost.
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THROTTLE/SHIFT LINKAGE LINKAGE (NON BIGFOOT) 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon Page 7A-2 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
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THROTTLE/SHIFT LINKAGE LINKAGE (NON BIGFOOT) TORQUE REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION lb. in. lb. ft. N·m SCREW (M8 x 70) 11.3 SCREW (M6 x 55) ELECTRIC RETAINER THROTTLE LEVER BUSHING RETAINER SHIFT LEVER BRACKET NON HANDLE LATCH SCREW (M6 x 16) SLEEVE SHIFT ROD THROTTLE CAM SPACER...
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THROTTLE/SHIFT LINKAGE LINKAGE (BIGFOOT) 12 13 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon Page 7A-4 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
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THROTTLE/SHIFT LINKAGE LINKAGE (BIGFOOT) TORQUE REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION lb. in. lb. ft. N·m SCREW (M8 x 70) 11.3 SCREW (M6 x 55) RETAINER THROTTLE LEVER BUSHING RETAINER SHIFT LEVER BRACKET LATCH SCREW (M6 x 16) SLEEVE SHIFT ROD GUIDE-Shift Rod SHIFT LINK NYLINER WASHER...
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TILLER HANDLE 3. Loosen the jam nuts and disconnect the throttle cables from the throttle lever. Throttle Cable (Long) Throttle Cable (Short) 4. Disconnect the tiller handle wiring. 5. Remove two screws securing the tiller handle. Remove the tiller handle assembly from the outboard.
TILLER HANDLE Tiller Handle Disassembly 1. Pry the two clips out of the hand grip. 2. Remove the side cover. Clips (2) Side Cover 3. Pull the tiller arm, along with the throttle cables and wiring, from the tiller bracket. Tiller Arm Throttle Cables/Wiring Tiller Bracket...
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TILLER HANDLE 4. Remove retainer and slide out the tiller tube assembly. 5. Remove the throttle friction knob assembly. Retainer Throttle Friction Knob Assembly Tiller Tube Assembly 6. Use a flat tip screwdriver to pry/push the rubber grip off the handle. 7.
TILLER HANDLE 9. Remove cover and disconnect throttle cables from pulley. Cover Throttle Cables Pulley Cleaning/Inspection/Repair 1. Inspect throttle cables for bending/damage and replace if necessary. 2. Inspect steering handle arm for cracks/damage and replace if necessary. Page 7B-8 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
TILLER HANDLE Tiller Handle Reassembly 1. Wrap cables around pulley as shown Short Throttle Cable (30-1/2 in.) Place in Top Groove Long Throttle Cable (40-1/2 in.) Place in Bottom Groove Pulley 2. Place pulley and cables into case. Install cover with screw. Pulley Cover Screw 10-16x...
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TILLER HANDLE 5. Check to make sure tiller tube is recessed in the end of the handle 7/8 in. (22.2mm). 7/8 in. (22.2mm) 7/8 in. (22.2 mm) 6. Insert the engine stop switch harness through the tiller tube. Engine Stop Switch Harness 7.
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TILLER HANDLE 9. Place pulley assembly into arm. 10. Slide the tiller tube into the arm. Position the throttle friction knob into its slot. 11. Match the end of the tiller tube with the slots in the pulley assembly. Insert the tiller tube end into the pulley assembly.
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TILLER HANDLE 15. Pull the throttle cables and wiring into the bracket. Tiller Bracket 16. Push the arm into the tiller bracket. Secure the arm by installing the cover and screws. Tighten screws to specified torque. Cover Screw (2) M8 x 25 Arm Cover Screw Torque 135 lb.
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TILLER HANDLE CAUTION Wiring passing through the hand grip opening must be protected from chaffing or being cut, by using the wiring conduit described in the following steps. Failure to protect wiring as described could result in electrical system failure. 17.
TILLER HANDLE Tiller Handle Installation 1. Install tiller handle, new tab washer, and screws. Tighten screws to specified torque. 2. Bend tabs onto flats of screws. Tiller Handle Tab Washer Screw (2) M10 x 90 Tiller Handle Mounting Screw Torque 35 lb.
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TILLER HANDLE ELECTRIC START TILLER HANDLE WIRING DIAGRAM-30/40 (4-STROKE) TAN_LTBLU YEL_RED BLK_YEL – YEL_RED BLK = Black 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 BLU = Blue BRN = Brown GRY = Gray GRN = Green ORN = Orange PNK = Pink YEL_RED PUR = Purple...
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TILLER HANDLE 5. Rotate throttle grip to idle position. 6. Insert the anchor on the shorter throttle cable into the anchor slot on the throttle lever. 7. Secure cable in position by tightening jam nuts onto bracket (finger tighten only). 8.
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TILLER HANDLE 10. Rotate throttle grip to the wide open throttle position. The throttle stop screw should be contacting the plate. If there is a gap between the throttle stop screw and plate, loosen the jam nut on the shorter throttle cable, turn the adjustment nut clockwise, tighten the jam nut finger tight, and rotate the throttle grip to full throttle.
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TILLER HANDLE 12. Cables, wires, and shift rod should be routed through grommet as shown. Seat grommet between cowl halves. Fuel Connector Shift Rod Battery Cables Tiller Handle Harness Wires Throttle Cables Remote Key Harness 13. Assemble the shift rod into the shift handle by sliding the rod into the hole. Shift Rod Shift Handle 14.
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MANUAL STARTER MANUAL STARTER Section 8 Table of Contents Manual Starter ......Cleaning and Inspection .
MANUAL STARTER MANUAL STARTER 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon Page 8-2 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
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MANUAL STARTER MANUAL STARTER TORQUE REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION lb. in. lb. ft. N·m – RECOIL STARTER ASSEMBLY RECOIL HOUSING SEAL ROLLER BUSHING WASHER SCREW (M6 x 30) WASHER-Finger Spring SPRING STARTER SHEAVE DOG-CAM SPRING RETAINING RING SPRING SCREW (1/4-20) 15.3 STARTER CORD SPRING INTERLOCK LEVER...
MANUAL STARTER Interlock Cable Adjustment IMPORTANT: Lubricate core wire of interlock cable with light oil prior to making adjustments. 1. While rotating the propeller shaft, place the gear shift lever into REVERSE. 2. Return the gear shift lever to NEUTRAL without going past neutral detent. 3.
MANUAL STARTER Manual Starter Disassembly WARNING When disassembling and reassembling rewind starter, SAFETY GLASSES must be worn in case rewind spring uncoils out of the housing. 1. Remove cam retainer. 2. Remove cam, interlock lever, and springs. Screw (3) 10-16x.625 (1/4 in. Hex) Spring (Cam) Cam Retainer Interlock Lever...
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MANUAL STARTER 5. Remove cam and spring. 6. Remove starter sheave assembly from recoil housing. Screw Spring Starter Sheave Assembly Recoil Housing 7. Remove rope from starter sheave assembly. NOTE: If re-using rope leave end knot tied. Knot 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001 Page 8-7...
MANUAL STARTER 8. Remove springwasher and spring assembly from starter sheave. 9. Remove retaining rings, pawls, and springs from starter sheave. Springwasher Retaining Ring (2) Spring Assembly Pawl (2) Starter Sheave Spring (2) Cleaning and Inspection 1. Clean components in solvent and dry with compressed air. 2.
MANUAL STARTER 5. Inspect starter rope for wear. Replace as necessary. NOTE: Rope measures 66 in. (1.68 m) long Rewind Starter Reassembly WARNING When reassembling rewind starter, SAFETY GLASSES must be worn in case rewind spring uncoils out of the housing. 1.
MANUAL STARTER 3. Install starter sheave assembly into recoil housing. NOTE: Looped end of spring must engage “V” notch in hub of recoil housing. 4. Secure cam and starter sheave assembly to recoil housing. NOTE: Cam should be positioned as shown with “x” facing up. Recoil Housing Spring Starter Sheave Assembly...
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MANUAL STARTER 2. Back sheave off until knot recess in sheave aligns with rope bushing. Rope Bushing Knot Recess 3. Thread starter rope thru knot recess in starter sheave, rope guide, and starter housing. Place knot into recess. Starter Rope Knot 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001 Page 8-11...
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MANUAL STARTER 4. Allow starter rope to pull back into starter until about 1 ft. (30.5cm) of rope is left. Tie a overhand knot at this point to prevent rope from being pulled back into rewind starter. 5. Route starter rope through starter handle. Tie a knot into end of rope and secure in rope retainer.
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MANUAL STARTER 8. Install cam retainer. Drive screws tight. NOTE: Cam should be held with some pre-load until retainer is seated. Cam Retainer Screw (3) 10-16x.625 NOTE: Hold interlock lever back and check the operation of the rewind and rewind tension before installation.
MANUAL STARTER Manual Starter Installation 1. Secure manual starter with screws. Screws (4) - M6x25 Manual Starter Manual Starter Screw Torque 60 lb. in. (7 N·m) 2. Install interlock cable onto cam boss and secure with retaining clip. 3. Secure interlock cable to rewind housing with adjustment screw. NOTE: Interlock cable should be adjusted after installation.
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COLOR DIAGRAMS COLOR DIAGRAMS Table of Contents 30/40 (4-Stroke) Tiller Handle Electric 30/40 (4-Stroke) Remote Control Electric Wiring Diagram ......Wiring Diagram .
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COLOR DIAGRAMS Notes: Page 9-2 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001...
COLOR DIAGRAMS 30/40 (4-STROKE) REMOTE CONTROL ELECTRIC COLOR WIRING DIAGRAM 2001 MODELS (S/N 0T178500 AND UP) 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001 Page 9-7...
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30/40 (4-Stroke) Remote Control Electric 2001 Models and Newer (S/N 0T178500 and Up) 1. ECM 2. Crank Position Sensor 3. Temperature Sensor 4. Oil Switch 5. DDT Connection 6. Auto Enrichener 7. Stator 8. Tachometer Signal 9. Voltage Regulator 10. Starter 11.
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