Specifications for Mercury FourStroke 40 / 50 / 60
Power
40–60 hp
Cylinders
4
Displacement
995 cm³
Fuel
Petrol
Type
Outboard
Autumn and spring plan for Mercury FourStroke 40 / 50 / 60
Here's what to do when hauling out and launching. Always follow the instruction book for your engine.
Autumn
Change the engine oil and oil filter100-hour service kit (oil filter, low-pressure and high-pressure fuel filters, seals) 8M0232733 · 3 l Mercury or Quicksilver SAE 25W-40 synthetic blend four-stroke oil · every 100 hours or annuallyBuy: Marinshopen ↗
Change gear oilevery 100 hours or annually
Lubricate the engine's grease pointsevery 100 hours or annually
Check the anodesevery 100 hours or annually
Replace the fuel filter on the suction side100-hour service kit (oil filter, low-pressure and high-pressure fuel filters, seals) 8M0232733 · Performed by a Mercury workshop. · every 100 hours or annuallyBuy: Marinshopen ↗
Flush the engine with fresh water
Lubricate according to the lubrication schedule
Store the engine upright so that water drains out
Spring
Replace the impellerPerformed by a Mercury workshop. · every 300 hours or every 36 months
Check the gearcase oilMilky oil means there is water in the gear housing.
Check the propeller and anodes
Check that cooling water comes out of the tell-tale hole