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Mercury 55 SeaPro Service Manual (547 pages)
Brand:
Mercury
| Category:
Outboard Motor
| Size: 15.13 MB
Table of Contents
Important 1 a
6
Table of Contents
6
Specifications
7
Propeller Information Charts
10
Mercury/Mariner 40 HP (3 Cyl.)
10
Mercury/Mariner 50 HP (3 Cyl.)
11
Mercury/Mariner 55 HP (3 Cyl.)
12
Mercury/Mariner 60 HP (3 Cyl.)
13
Mercury/Mariner 60 HP (3 Cyl.) Bigfoot
14
Important 1 B
16
Gear Case Lubricant Capacity
17
Quicksilver Lubricant/Sealant
17
Special Tools
17
Specifications
17
After each Use
18
Before each Use
18
Before Periods of Storage
18
Every 100 Hours of Use or Once Yearly, Whichever Occurs First
18
Every 300 Hours of Use or Three Years 1B-2
18
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
18
Flushing the Cooling System
19
Fuel System
19
Corrosion Control Anode
20
Lubrication Points
21
40/50 Hp
23
Checking Power Trim Fluid
23
Draining Gear Case
24
Gear Case Lubrication
24
Checking Lubricant Level and Filling Gear Case
25
Gear Case
25
Protecting External Outboard Components
25
Protecting Internal Engine Components 1B-9
25
Storage Preparations
25
Battery Storage
26
Positioning Outboard for Storage
26
Important 1 C
28
Conditions Affecting Performance
29
Serial Number Location
29
Weather
29
Boat
30
Engine
31
Following Complete Submersion
31
Salt Water Submersion (Special Instructions)
31
Submerged While Running (Special Instructions)
31
Propeller Selection
32
Submerged Engine (Fresh Water) (Plus Special Instructions)
32
Installation
33
Lifting Outboard
37
Steering Link Rod
37
Propeller Removal/Installation
33
Removal
33
Electrical 2
49
Special Tools
50
Specifications
50
Flywheel and Stator (Electric)
51
Flywheel and Stator (Manual)
52
Electrical Components 40/50
53
Electrical Components 40/50
54
Capacitor Charging #1 CDM
57
Theory of Operation
57
Capacitor Charging #2 & #3 CDM
58
Cylinder Trigger Circuit
59
Ignition Coil Circuit
60
Stop Circuit
61
Rev Limiter Circuit
62
Capacitor Discharge Module (CDM)
63
Flywheel
63
Ignition Component Description
63
Stator Assembly
63
Trigger Coil
63
CDM (P/N 827509)
64
CDM (P/N 827509) Trouble Shooting Flowchart
64
CDM Test Harness 84-825207A2
64
Spark Gap Tester P/N 91-850439
64
CDM Stop Diode Trouble Shooting
65
CDM Trouble Shooting Flowchart
66
CDM Trouble Shooting Flowchart
67
Direct Voltage Adaptor (DVA) Test
69
Ignition Test Procedures
69
Resistance Tests
70
Flywheel Removal and Installation
71
Stator Removal and Installation
72
Trigger
72
CDM
73
Electrical 2
75
Special Tools
76
Specifications
76
Starter Motor
77
Battery
79
Operating Engine Without Battery
79
Precautions
79
Specific Gravity Readings
79
Charging a Discharged Battery
80
Electrolyte Level
80
Specific Gravity Cell Comparison Test
80
Battery Charging System Troubleshooting Description
81
Winter Storage of Batteries
81
Description
86
Starting System
86
Starting System Components
86
Troubleshooting the Starting Circuit
86
Starting Circuit Wiring Diagram
87
Starting Circuit Troubleshooting Flow Chart 2B-13
88
Disassembly
90
Removal
90
Starter Motor
90
Cleaning and Inspection
91
Testing
91
Brush Replacement
93
Reassembly
94
Installation
95
Electrical 2
97
Idle Timing Adjustment
99
Maximum Timing Adjustment
99
Timing
99
Carburetor Synchronization
100
Adjustments
101
Idle
101
Electrical 2
103
40/55 MH Wiring Diagram
104
40/50/60 EO Wiring Diagram
105
40/50 EHPTO Wiring Diagram
106
40/50/60 EPTO Wiring Diagram
107
60 EHPTO Wiring Diagram
108
COMMANDER 2000 Side Mount Remote Control Wiring Diagrams
109
Key/Choke Switch Continuity Test
109
Power Trim/Tilt Electric Start with Warning Horn
110
Power Tilt Electric Start with Warning Horn
111
Electric Start with Warning Horn
112
Fuel System
114
Specifications
115
Fuel Pump (Electric) 40/50/55/60
116
Fuel Pump (Manual) 40/50
118
Fuel Pump (Manual) 40/50
119
Theory of Operation
122
Troubleshooting
122
Testing
123
Cleaning and Inspection
124
Fuel Pump Disassembly
124
Fuel Pump Removal
124
Check Valve Assembly
125
Fuel Pump Assembly
125
Reassembly
125
Fuel System
127
Special Tools
128
Specifications
128
WME Carburetor Chart
128
Carburetor 40/50
129
Carburetor 55/60
132
Attenuator Plate 40/50
133
Attenuator Plate 40/50
134
Adjustments
137
Float Adjustment
137
Idle Mixture Screw Adjustment
137
Idle Speed Adjustment
137
Jet Orifice Size Chart
138
Main (High Speed) Jet Adjustment
138
High Altitude Jet Chart
139
Fuel System Troubleshooting
140
General Information
140
Problem: Engine Floods
140
Problem: Engine Runs too Rich
140
Problem: Fuel Blow Back out of Carburetor
140
Problem: Rough Idle
140
Problem: Engine Turns over but will Not Start or Starts Hard When Cold
141
Problem: Unable to Reduce Engine RPM to Slow Idle
141
Engine Runs Uneven or Surges
142
Engine will Not Accelerate
142
Problem: Engine Runs too Lean
142
Problems: Engine Idles Rough and Stalls
142
Removal/Installation
143
Electric Enrichener Valve
145
Enrichment System
145
Manual Primer Button
147
Fuel System
149
Oil Injection Components 40/50
151
Oil Injection Components 40/50
152
Oil Flow Diagram
155
Theory of Operation
155
Adjustments
156
Bleeding Air from Oil Injection System
156
Bleeding Air from Oil Pump Inlet Hose
156
Bleeding Air from Oil Pump Outlet Hose
156
Carburetor/Oil Pump Synchronization
156
Check Operation of the Oil Injection System (Engine Running)
157
Oil Pump Volume (Flow) Test
157
Troubleshooting
157
Troubleshooting Chart
158
Engine Mounted Oil Reservoir
159
Installing Drive Gear (for Oil Injection Pump) Onto Crankshaft
159
Removal
159
Installation
160
Table of Contents
163
Carbon Monoxide - CO
164
Controlling Emissions
164
Exhaust Emissions Standards
164
Hydrocarbons - HC
164
Oxides of Nitrogen - Nox
164
Stoichiometric (14.7:1) Air/Fuel Ratio
164
What Are Emissions
164
Outboard Hydrocarbon Emissions Reductions
165
Homogenized Charge
166
Stratified Charge
166
Stratified Vs Homogenized Charge
166
Dealer Responsibility
167
Emissions Information
167
EPA Emission Regulations
167
Manufacturer's Responsibility
167
Owner Responsibility
167
Decal Location for 1998 Models
168
Powerhead
170
Specifications
171
Special Tools
172
Cylinder Block and Crankcase 40/50
175
Cylinder Block and Crankcase 55/60
176
Induction Manifold and Reed Block 40/50
178
Induction Manifold and Reed Block 40/50
179
Crankshaft, Pistons and Connection Rods
182
Water Circulation
184
Temperature Switch Test
185
Thermostat Test
185
General Information
186
Powerhead Removal
186
Powerhead Disassembly
188
Removing Engine Components
188
Crankshaft Disassembly
190
Cleaning and Inspection
193
Cylinder Block and Crankcase Cover
193
Check Valves
194
Piston and Piston Rings
194
Crankshaft
195
Connecting Rods
196
Reed Blocks
197
General Information
198
Reassembly and Installation
198
Assembling Rod to Piston
199
Piston Ring Installation
201
Crankshaft Installation
202
Connecting Rod Cap Alignment
204
Installing Rods to Crankshaft
204
Crankcase Cover to Block
205
Lower End Cap
205
Intake/Reed Block Manifold Installation
206
Thermostat Cover Installation
207
Install Remaining Engine Components
208
Powerhead Installation
208
Important Information
211
Test Run Procedure
211
MID-Section
213
Clamp Bracket
215
Swivel Tube Components
217
Swivel Bracket Components
219
Drive Shaft Housing/Exhaust Plate Components
221
Drive Shaft Housing Disassembly/Reassembly
223
MID-Section
225
Clamp Bracket Components (Manual)
227
Transom Bracket Components (Electric)
229
Swivel Bracket Components
231
Drive Shaft Housing
233
Drive Shaft Housing Disassembly/Reassembly
235
MID Section
237
Special Tools
238
Power Trim Components
239
Adjustments
241
Theory of Operation
241
Trimming Characteristics
241
Tilting Outboard up and down Manually
242
Trailering Outboard
242
Trim "In" Angle Adjustment
242
Power Trim Flow Diagrams
243
Trim up
243
Tilt up
245
Maximum Tilt
247
Down Mode
250
Shock Function
253
Shock Function Return
253
Manual Tilt
255
Preliminary Checks
257
Troubleshooting
257
Hydraulic System Troubleshooting Flow Chart
258
Hydraulic System Troubleshooting Flow Chart
259
Hydraulic System Troubleshooting Flow Chart
260
Hydraulic System Troubleshooting Flow Chart
261
Troubleshooting the Power Trim Electrical System
262
Troubleshooting the Power Trim Electrical System
263
Power Trim System Removal
264
Disassembly
265
Shock Rod Removal
265
Shock Rod Disassembly
266
Memory Piston Removal
268
Trim Motor Removal
269
Oil Pump Removal
270
Tilt Relief Valve Removal
270
Pilot Check Valve Assembly Removal
271
Suction Seat Removal
271
Cleaning/Inspection/Repair
272
O-Ring and Seal Placement
273
Reassembly
273
Power Trim Reassembly
275
Suction Seat Reassembly
275
Tilt Relief Valve Reassembly
275
Oil Pump Reassembly
276
Pilot Check Valve Reassembly
276
Shock Rod Reassembly
277
Trim Motor Reassembly
277
Bleeding Power Trim Unit
279
Manual Release Valve Installation
279
Shock Rod Installation
279
Power Trim System Installation
280
MID-Section
283
Special Tools
284
Power Trim Components
285
Adjustments
287
Theory of Operation
287
Trimming Characteristics
287
Tilting Outboard up and down Manually
288
Trailering Outboard
288
Trim up
290
Tilt up
292
Maximum Tilt
293
Down Mode
296
Shock Function up
297
Shock Function Return
299
Manual Tilt
302
Preliminary Checks
303
Troubleshooting
303
Hydraulic System Troubleshooting Flow Chart
304
Hydraulic System Troubleshooting Flow Chart
305
Hydraulic System Troubleshooting Flow Chart
306
Hydraulic System Troubleshooting Flow Chart
307
Troubleshooting the Power Trim Electrical System
308
Troubleshooting the Power Trim Electrical System
309
Power Trim System Removal
310
Power Trim Disassembly
311
Pump and Components Removal
312
Trim Motor Removal
312
Manifold Removal
313
Shock Rod Removal
313
Shock Rod Disassembly
314
Memory Piston Removal
316
Cleaning/Inspection/Repair
317
Trim Motor Electrical Tests
317
O-Ring and Seal Placement
318
Reassembly
318
O-Ring Sizes
319
O-Ring Description and Sizes
320
Power Trim Reassembly
321
Shock Rod Reassembly
321
Shock Rod Installation
322
Manifold Installation
323
Manual Release Valve Installation
323
Trim Limit Assembly Installation
323
Oil Pump Installation
324
Reservoir/Motor Installation
325
Bleeding Power Trim Unit
326
Installation of Power Trim System
326
MID-Section
330
Clamp Bracket
332
Hydraulic Assist Adjustments
334
Manual Trim System Removal
334
Manual Trim System Installation
335
MID-Section
338
Special Tools
339
Manual Tilt Components
340
Manual Tilt Components
341
Tilt up
343
Tilt down
345
Slow Tilt down under High Thrust
346
Under Water Strike with Valves Open
349
Shock Function with Valves Closed
351
Shock Function Return
353
Hydraulic System Troubleshooting
354
Manual Tilt System Removal
355
Accumulator Removal
356
Manual Tilt System Disassembly
356
Shock Rod Removal
357
Shock Rod Disassembly
358
Memory Piston Removal
360
Valve Block Removal
360
Valve Block Disassembly
361
Actual O-Ring Sizes
363
O-Ring Description and Sizes
364
Manual Tilt System Reassembly
365
Valve Block Installation
366
Shock Rod Reassembly
367
Shock Rod Installation and Fluid Filling Procedure
368
Filling Procedure Option Two Instructions for Making Retaining Tool
370
Bleeding Manual Tilt System
371
Manual Tilt System Installation
373
Manual Release Valve Adjustment
374
Lower Unit
376
Specifications
377
Special Tools
378
Gear Housing (Drive Shaft)(40/50
380
Gear Housing (Propeller Shaft)(40/50
382
Bearings
384
General Service Recommendations
384
Seals
384
Draining and Inspecting Gear Lubricant
385
Propeller Removal
385
Gear Housing Removal
386
Disassembly
387
Water Pump
387
Water Pump Seals
390
Inspection
391
Pinion Gear
391
Pinion Gear Bearing
391
Upper Drive Shaft Bearing
391
Forward Gear
392
Shift Shaft
393
Cam Follower
394
Clutch
394
Propeller Shaft and Carrier Inspection
394
Propeller Shaft Disassembly
394
Reverse Gear
395
Reverse Gear Bearing
395
Bearing Carrier
396
Gear Housing Reassembly
397
Pinion Bearing Race
398
Shift Shaft Assembly
398
Forward Gear
399
Pinion Gear/Drive Shaft Assembly
399
Propeller Shaft
400
Bearing Carrier
401
Water Pump
402
Filling Gear Housing with Lubricant
403
Gear Housing Installation
403
Gear Housing Pressure Test
403
Installing Gear Housing to Drive Shaft Housing
404
Trim Tab Adjustment and Replacement
405
Propeller Installation
406
Lower Unit
408
Gear Housing (Drive Shaft) (55/60
414
Gear Housing (Propeller Shaft)(55/60
416
Bearings
418
General Service Recommendations
418
Seals
418
Draining and Inspecting Gear Lubricant
419
Propeller Removal
419
Gear Housing Disassembly
420
Gear Housing Removal
420
Water Pump
420
Bearing Carrier and Propeller Shaft
422
Propeller Shaft Disassembly
423
Pinion Gear, Driveshaft and Forward Gear
424
Forward Gear Bearing Race
425
Lower Driveshaft Bearing
425
Upper Driveshaft Bearing
425
Shift Shaft
426
Gear Housing Reassembly
427
Shift Shaft
427
Forward Gear Bearing Race
428
Propeller Shaft
428
Bearing Carrier
429
Forward Gear
430
Reverse Gear
430
Lower Driveshaft Bearing Installation
431
Forward Gear, Pinion Gear, Upper Driveshaft Bearing Race, Retainer and Driveshaft Installation
432
Upper Driveshaft Bearing Installation
432
Pinion Gear Location and Forward Gear Backlash
433
Determining Forward Gear Backlash
434
Bearing Carrier and Propeller Shaft Installation
435
Bearing Carrier
436
Water Pump Re-Assembly and Installation
437
Gear Housing Pressure Test
439
Filling Gear Housing with Lubricant
440
Gear Housing Installation
440
Gear Housing Installation
441
Propeller Installation
442
Trim Tab Adjustment and Replacement
442
Lower Unit
444
Special Tools
445
Specifications
445
Special Tools
446
Gear Housing (Drive Shaft)(60 Bigfoot)
448
Gear Housing (Prop Shaft)(60 Bigfoot)
450
Disassembly
452
Draining and Inspecting Gear Housing Lubricant
452
Gear Case Identification
452
Removal
452
Water Pump
453
Bearing Carrier and Propeller Shaft
455
Pinion Gear, Drive Shaft, and Forward Gear
457
Oil Sleeve
459
Upper Drive Shaft Bearing
459
Lower Drive Shaft Bearing Race
460
Shift Shaft
460
Forward Gear Bearing Race
461
Trim Tab Adjustment and Replacement
461
Forward Gear Bearing Race
462
Reassembly
462
Shift Shaft
462
Bearing Carrier Reassembly
463
Forward Gear Reassembly
465
Propeller Shaft Reassembly
466
Drive Shaft Wear Sleeve Installation
467
Lower Drive Shaft Bearing Race Installation
468
Oil Sleeve Installation
468
Upper Drive Shaft Bearing Installation
468
Forward Gear, Lower Drive Shaft Bearing, Pinion Gear, and Drive Shaft Installation
469
Pinion Gear Depth and Forward Gear Backlash
470
Determining Forward Gear Backlash
472
Bearing Carrier and Propeller Shaft Installation
474
Water Pump Reassembly and Installation
475
Filling Gear Housing with Lubricant
477
Gear Housing Pressure Test
477
Gearcase Installation
478
Trim Tab Adjustment
480
Lower Unit
482
Jet 30 Pump Assembly
484
Jet 30 Water Pump Components
486
Notes
487
Jet 45 Pump Assembly
488
Jet 45 Water Pump Components
490
Engine Horsepower Selection
491
Selecting a Boat that Is Best Suited for Jet Power
491
Locate Center Line of the Outboard
492
Outboard Mounting Height
492
Transom Height of the Boat
492
Checking for Cavitation
493
Setting Outboard Mounting Height on Boats with Flat Bottom Hulls
493
Water Testing
493
Shift Cable Installation
494
Impeller Removal and Installation
495
Lubricating the Drive Shaft Bearing
495
Impeller Clearance Adjustment
497
Steering Pull Adjustment
497
Worn (Dull) Impeller
497
Flushing the Cooling System
498
Jet Drive Removal
498
Liner Replacement
498
Removal
500
Water Pump Removal and Installation
500
Bearing Carrier Disassembly
501
Bearing Carrier Reassembly
501
Bearing Carrier Removal
501
Installing Lower Seals
501
Installing Drive Shaft
502
Installing Drive Shaft Ball Bearing
502
Installing Upper Seals
502
Installing Jet Drive to Drive Shaft Housing
504
Attachments/Control Linkage
514
Tiller Handle 40/50
516
Tiller Handle 40/50
517
Steering Handle Kit 55/60
518
Steering Handle Kit 55/60
519
Steering Handle Kit 55/60
520
Tiller Arm/Shift Lever Removal
524
Tiller Handle Disassembly
526
Tiller Arm Reassembly
528
Tiller Arm/Shift Lever Installation
531
Shift Link Rod Installation and Adjustment to Engine
532
Throttle Cable Installation and Adjustment
533
Co-Pilot Installation
534
Tiller Handle Installation
535
Wiring Harness Connection
536
Starter Assembly (Manual) 40/50
540
Starter Assembly (Manual) 40/50
541
Rewind Starter Disassembly
544
Cleaning and Inspection
545
Rewind Starter Reassembly
545
Adjusting Rewind Spring Tension
546
Starter Interlock Cable Adjustment
547
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Mercury 55 SeaPro Operation, Maintenance & Installation Manual (102 pages)
Brand:
Mercury
| Category:
Outboard Motor
| Size: 5.86 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
7
General Information
11
Boater's Responsibilities
11
Before Operating Your Outboard
11
Boat Horsepower Capacity
11
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation
12
Outboard Remote Control Models
12
Remote Steering Notice
13
Lanyard Stop Switch
13
Protecting People in the Water
16
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats
16
Wave and Wake Jumping
18
Impact with Underwater Hazards
18
Exhaust Emissions
21
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard
23
Safe Boating Recommendations
23
Recording Serial Number
25
55/60 Seapro/Marathon Specifications
26
60 Component Identification
27
55/60 Seapro/Marathon Component Identification
28
Transporting
29
Trailering Boat/Outboard
29
Fuel and Oil
30
Fuel Requirements
30
Oil Recommendation
31
Fuel and Oil Ratio
31
Filling Oil Injection System
32
Filling Remote Oil Tank (if Equipped)
32
Filling Fuel Tank
33
Features and Controls
34
Remote Control Features
34
Warning System
35
Engine Overspeed Limiter
36
Power Trim and Tilt (if Equipped)
37
Manual Tilt System
40
Throttle Grip Friction Adjustment - Tiller Handle Models
44
Steering Friction Adjustment - Tiller Handle Models
44
Trim Tab Adjustment
45
Operation
46
Important Daily Inspection before each Use
46
Prestarting Check List
46
Operating in Freezing Temperatures
47
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water
47
Effects of Elevation and Weather on Performance
47
Operating at High Elevations
48
Engine Break-In Procedure
48
Starting the Engine
48
Gear Shifting
52
Stopping the Engine
53
Emergency Starting
53
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed
56
Cleaning Care Recommendations
57
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
59
Flushing the Cooling System
60
Top Cowl Removal and Installation
61
Battery Inspection
62
Fuel System
62
Steering Link Rod Fasteners
65
Fuse Replacement
67
Corrosion Control Anode
67
Propeller Replacement-Standard Gearcase
68
Propeller Replacement-Command Thrust Gearcase
71
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement
74
Lubrication Points
75
Lubrication Points-Seapro/Marathon Models
77
Checking Power Trim Fluid
79
Gearcase Lubrication
79
Submerged Outboard
81
Storage
82
Storage Preparation
82
Protecting External Outboard Components
82
Protecting Internal Engine Components
83
Gearcase
83
Positioning Outboard for Storage
83
Battery Storage
83
Troubleshooting
84
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models)
84
Engine will Not Start
84
Engine Runs Erratically
84
Performance Loss
85
Battery will Not Hold Charge
85
Owner Service Assistance
86
Local Repair Service
86
Service Away from Home
86
Parts and Accessories Inquiries
86
Service Assistance
86
Ordering Literature
88
Engine Installation
90
Mercury Marine Validated Engine Mounting Hardware
90
Accessories Mounted to the Transom Clamp Bracket
90
Fastening the Outboard to the Transom
94
Installing Outboard
99
Propeller Selection
100
Maintenance Log
102
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