Mercury 240 Jet Drive User Manual

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MAINTENANCE
90-884822 DECEMBER 2001 Page 1B-1
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Section 1B - Maintenance
Table of Contents
Specifications 1B-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Tools 1B-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quicksilver Lubricant/Sealant 1B-2. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 1B-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Each Use 1B-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
After Each Use 1B-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Every 10 Hours of Use or Once a Month 1B-3
Every 50 Hours of Use or Once a Month 1B-3
Every 100 Hours of Use or Once a Season 1B-3
Fuel System 1B-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Line Inspection 1B-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Water Separating Fuel Filter 1B-4. . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plug Inspection 1B-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Inspection 1B-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Replacement 1B-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flushing Cooling System 1B-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corrosion Protection 1B-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Out-of-Season Storage 1B-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel System 1B-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting Jet Pump Components 1B-9. . . . . .
Battery Storage 1B-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications
FUEL
SYSTEM
Fuel
Recommended Gasoline
Recommended Oil
Gasoline w/Oil Injection
Unleaded 87 Octane Minimum
TC-W3 Premium Plus 2 Cycle
Outboard Oil
IGNITION
SYSTEM
Spark Plug Type
Spark Plug Gap
NGK BPZ8HS-10
0.040 in. (1.0 mm)
STARTING
SYSTEM
Battery Rating 670 (Minimum) Marine Cranking Amps
520 (Minimum) Cold Cranking Amps
DRIVE
HOUSING
Lubricant Capacity 24 fl. oz. (710 ml)
STATOR
ASSEMBLY
Lubricant Capacity 19 fl. oz. (562 ml)

Mercury 240 Jet Drive Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	240 Jet Drive
Category	Engine
Language	English