SPECIFICATIONS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Section 1A - Specifications
Table of Contents
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1A-2 Propeller Information Chart - 40 HP . . . . . . . . 1A-7
Propeller Information Chart - 30 HP . . . . . . . . 1A-6 Mercury/Quicksilver Lubricants and Sealants 1A-8

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General Specifications

Model 30/40
KILOWATTS Model 30 22.37 (30)
(HORSEPOWER) Model 40 29.82 (40)
OUTBOARD Transom Height
WEIGHT 38.1 cm (15 in.) 70.7 kg (156 lbs.)
50.8 cm (20 in.) 73.0 kg (161 lbs.)
57.15 cm (22-1/2 in.) 75.3 kg (166 lbs.)
CYLINDER Type Two Cylinder - Two Cycle
BLOCK Displacement 644.0 cc (39.3 cu .in.)
STROKE Length 71.018 mm (2.796 in.)
CYLINDER Diameter (Standard) 76.022 mm (2.993 in.)
BORE Diameter [Oversize 0.381 mm (0.015
in.)] 76.377 mm (3.007 in.)
Taper/Out of Round Maximum 0.076 mm (0.003 in.)
Bore Type Cast Iron
Cylinder Finish Hone (I.D.) 76.022 mm (2.993 in.)
CRANKSHAFT Top Main Bearing Journal 34.925 mm (1.375 in.)
Center Main Bearing Journal 30.886 mm (1.216 in.)
Bottom Ball Bearing Journal 35.179 mm (1.385 in.)
Connecting Rod Journal 29.997 mm (1.181 in.)
Runout 0.076 mm (0.003 in.)
CONNECTING Piston Pin End (I.D.) 24.307 mm (0.957 in.)
ROD Crankpin End (I.D.) 38.074 mm (1.499 in.)
PISTON Piston Type Aluminum
O.D. at Skirt (Standard) 75.895 mm (2.988 in.)
O.D. at Skirt [Oversize 0.381
mm (0.015 in.)] 76.276 mm (3.003 in.)
Ring End Gap 0.254 mm - 0.457 mm
(0.010 in. - 0.018 in.)
REEDS Reed Stand Open (Maximum) 0.508 mm (0.020 in.)
Reed Stop – Model 30 2.286 mm (0.090 in.)
– Model 40 Not Adjustable

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General Specifications

Model 30/40
MID Transom Height - Short Shaft 38.1 cm (15 in.)
SECTION - Long Shaft 50.8 cm (20 in.)
- Ultra Long Shaft 57.15 cm (22-1/2 in.)
Steering Pivot Range 90°
Tilt Pin Positions 5 + Shallow Water
Total Tilt Angle 70°
Allowable Transom Thickness 6.03 cm (2-3/8 in.)
GEAR Gear Ratio 2.0:1
HOUSING Gearcase Capacity 440.6 mL (14.9 oz.)
Lubricant Type Premium Gear Lubricant
Forward Gear - No. of Teeth-Type 26 Spiral/Bevel
Pinion Gear - No. of Teeth-Type 13 Spiral/Bevel
Pinion Height 0.635 mm (0.025 in.)
Forward Gear Backlash No Adjustment
Reverse Gear Backlash No Adjustment
Water Pressure
With Thermostat + Poppet
– @ Idle 3.4 - 10.3 kPa (0.5 - 1.5 psi) @ 750
RPM
– @ W.O.T. 34.4 - 48.2 kPa (5 - 7 psi) @ 5000 RPM

Without Thermostat + Poppet

– @ Idle 0 - 6.8 kPa (0 - 1 psi) @ 750 RPM
– @ W.O.T. 34.4 - 48.2 kPa (5 - 7 psi) @ 5000 RPM
Poppet Valve Opening 1994 1/2-1997 900-1000 RPM
Poppet Valve Opening 1998 & Newer 3000-3500 RPM

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General Specifications

Model 30/40
FUEL Fuel Pump Pressure
SYSTEM – @ Idle 17.2 - 27.5 kPa (2-1/2 - 4 psi)
– @ W.O.T. 27.5 - 48.2 kPa (4 - 7 psi)
Recommended Gasoline Unleaded Gasoline
with a Minimum Pump Posted
Octane Rating of 87 or Research Oc-
tane Number (RON) rating of 90. Refer
to Operator’s Manual for additional fuel
requirement information
Fuel Tank Capacity 5.4 Imperial Gals.; 24.9 Liters
(6.6 U.S. Gallons)
Break-in Gasoline Ratio
Manual Outboard 25:1
Electric Start Outboard 50:1 (In Fuel Tank)
CARBURETOR Idle RPM 700 - 800 RPM
SPECIFICATIONS (In Forward Gear)
Full Throttle RPM Range
– Model 30/40 Sea Pro/Marathon 4500 - 5500 RPM
– Model 40 5000 - 5500 RPM
Idle Mixture Screw Adjustment
(Preset - Turns Out) 1-1/2 ± 1/4 (All Models Except 40 MLL)
1-3/4 ± 1/4 (WME-38 Carb on 40 MLL)
Float Level 14.287 mm (9/16 in.)
Main Jet
– 30 Manual
(WME-36/36A)/(WME-63) 0.054 in.
– 30 Electric
(WME-37/37A)/(WME-64) 0.054 in.
– 40 Manual (WME-38)/(WME-66) 0.066 in.
– 40 Electric
(WME-39/39A)/(WME-67) 0.066 in.
– 30 EHO (WME-42/42A)/(WME-65) 0.054 in.
OIL Recommended Oil TC-W III
INJECTION 2-Cycle Outboard Oil
Oil Tank Capacity/Approx. Time 1.5 liters (50.5 fl. oz.) 4.7 Hours @
5250 RPM
Reserve Capacity/Approx. Time 30 minutes @ 5250
Output (cc/min.) with Pump @ Full
Open 8.5 cc/10 minutes @ 900 RPM
Oil Pump Output Ratio
– @ Idle 100:1
– @ W.O.T. 60:1

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General Specifications

Model 30/40
TIMING Electronic Spark Advance (Non-Ad- Idle - 3° BTDC ± 3°
SPECIFICATIONS justable Trigger) (Not Adjustable)
1997 and Prior
USA S/N-0G59999 & Below 2500 - 5500 RPM
Belgium S/N 09973099 and Below 25° BTDC± 3°
(Not Adjustable)
Mechanical Spark Advance
(
(Adjustable Trigger)) Idle - 8° BTDC ± 1°
1998 and Newer
USA S/N-0G590000 & Above Maximum - 1 Turn Clockwise After
B l i
Belgium S/N 09973100 and
d Above
Ab Contacting Throttle Plate (22° - 28°
BTDC Reference Only)
STARTING Manual Start Recoil
SYSTEM Electric Start 12 Volt
Starter Draw (Under Load) 95 Amperes
(No Load) 20 Amperes
Starter Motor Teeth 10
CHARGING Alternator Output Single Phase (12 Pole)
SYSTEM – Electric Start
Red Stator 18 Amperes @ 3000 RPM
Black Stator 14 Amperes @ 5000 RPM
– Manual Start 9 Amperes @ 3000 RPM
BATTERY Battery Rating 465 Marine Cranking Amps (MCA)
or 350 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA)
IGNITION Type Capacitor Discharge
SYSTEM Spark Plug Type (NGK) BPZ8H-N-10
Spark Plug Gap 1.0 mm (0.040 in.)
Spark Plug Hex 18 mm
Spark Plug Torque 27 Nm (20 lb.ft)
Firing Order 1-2

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Propeller Information Chart - 30 HP

Wide Open Throttle RPM: 4500-5500
Recommended Transom Height: 15″, 20″, 22-1/2″
Right Hand Rotation Standard
Gear Reduction: 2:1

Diameter Pitch No. Of Material Typical Gross Typical Boat Speed Propeller Part
Blades Boat Weight Length Range Number
(LBS) (MPH)
10″ 19″ 3 Alum. Up To 800 Up To 15′ 36-45 48-73146A40
10″ 17″ 3 Alum. Up To 1000 Up To 15′ 31-45 48-73144A40
10″ 16″ 3 Steel 700-1200 13 - 16′ 28-36 48-91818A5
10″ 16″ 3 Alum. 700-1200 13 - 16′ 28-36 48-73142A40
10-1/8″ 15″ 3 Steel 900-1500 14 - 16′ 26-34 48-76232A5
10-1/8″ 15″ 3 Alum. 900-1500 14 - 16′ 26-34 48-73140A40
10-1/4″ 14″ 3 Steel 1200-1800 15 - 17′ 24-32 48-76230A5
10-3/8″ 14″ 3 Alum. 1200-1800 15 - 17′ 24-32 48-816706A40
10-3/8″ 13″ 3 Steel 1400-2000 15 - 18′ 21-29 48-76228A5
10-1/2″ 13″ 3 Alum. 1400-2000 15 - 18′ 21-29 48-816704A40
10-5/8″ 12″ 3 Steel 1600-2200 16 - 19′ 18-27 48-79792A5
10-3/4″ 12″ 3 Alum. 1600-2200 16 - 19′ 18-27 48-816702A40
11-5/8″ 11″ 3 Steel 1800-2400 16 - 20′ 15-25 48-823478A5
10-7/8″ 11″ 3 Alum. 1800-2400 16 - 20′ 15-25 48-85632A40
12″ 10-1/2″ 3 Alum. 1900-2600 17 -21′ 14-23 48-42740A10
11-1/4″ 10″ 3 Alum. 2000-2700 18 - 21′ 10-21 48-73132A40
12-1/4″ 9″ 3 Steel Workboat 18′ Up 6-18 48-97868A10
12-1/4″ 9″ 3 Alum. Workboat 6-18 48-87818A10
12-1/2″ 8″ 3 Alum. Workboat/ 1-15 48-42738A10
Houseboat

Description Part Number

Thrust Hub (Forward) 73345
Propeller Drive Hub 43676
Diffuser Rings (Aluminum) 32201

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Propeller Information Chart - 40 HP

Wide Open Throttle RPM: 5000-5500
Recommended Transom Height: 15″, 20″, 22-1/2″
Right Hand Rotation Standard
Gear Reduction: 2:1

Diameter Pitch No. Of Material Typical Gross Typical Boat Speed Propeller Part
Blades Boat Weight Length Range Number
(LBS) (MPH)
10″ 19″ 3 Alum. Up To 800 Up To 15′ 38-45 48-73146A40
10″ 17″ 3 Alum. Up To 1000 Up To 15′ 33-40 48-73144A40
10″ 16″ 3 Steel 700-1200 13 - 16′ 30-36 48-91818A5
10″ 16″ 3 Alum. 700-1200 13 - 16′ 30-36 48-73142A40
10-1/8″ 15″ 3 Steel 900-1500 14 - 16′ 28-34 48-76232A5
10-1/8″ 15″ 3 Alum. 900-1500 14 - 16′ 28-34 48-73140A40
10-1/4″ 14″ 3 Steel 1200-1800 15 - 17′ 26-32 48-76230A5
10-3/8″ 14″ 3 Alum. 1200-1800 15 - 17′ 26-32 48-816706A40
10-3/8″ 13″ 3 Steel 1400-2000 15 - 18′ 23-29 48-76228A5
10-1/2″ 13″ 3 Alum. 1400-2000 15 - 18′ 23-29 48-816704A40
10-5/8″ 12″ 3 Steel 1600-2200 16 - 19′ 20-27 48-79792A5
10-3/4″ 12″ 3 Alum. 1600-2200 16 - 19′ 20-27 48-816702A40
11-5/8″ 11″ 3 Steel 1800-2400 16 - 20′ 17-25 48-823478A5
10-7/8″ 11″ 3 Alum. 1800-2400 16 - 20′ 17-25 48-85632A40
12″ 10-1/2″ 3 Alum. 1900-2600 17 - 19′ 16-23 48-42740A10
11-1/4″ 10″ 3 Alum. 2000-2700 18 - 21′ 14-21 48-73132A40
12-1/4″ 9″ 3 Steel Workboat/ 18′ Up 10-18 48-97868A10
Pontoon Boat
12-1/4″ 9″ 3 Alum. Workboat/ 10-18 48-87818A10
Pontoon Boat
12-1/2″ 8″ 3 Alum. Workboat/ 1-15 48-42738A10
Houseboat

Description Part Number

Thrust Hub (Forward) 73345
Propeller Drive Hub 43676
Diffuser Rings (Aluminum) 32201

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Mercury/Quicksilver Lubricants, Sealants, and Adhesives

Tube Mercury Part Quicksilver Part
Description
Ref. No. Number Number
Needle Bearing
4 92-802868A1 N/A
Assembly Lubricant
6 Dielectric Grease 92-823506-1 92-823506-1
Loctite 271
7 92-809819 92-809819
Threadlocker
Loctite 567 PST Pipe
9 92-809822 92-809822
Sealant
Loctite Master Gasket
12 92-12564-2 92-12564-2
Kit
2-cycle Premium
14 92-802813A1 92-802813Q1
Outboard Oil
19 Perfect Seal 92-34227-1 92-34227-1

25 Liquid Neoprene 92-25711-3 92-25711-3

27 Bellows Adhesive N/A 92-86166Q1

Loctite 680 Retaining
33 92-809833 92-809833
Compound
34 Special Lubricant 101 92-802865A1 92-802865Q1
U-joint and Gimbal
42 92-802870A1 92-802870Q1
Bearing Grease
Loctite 222
51 92-809818 92-809818
Threadlocker
Loctite 242
66 92-809821 92-809821
Threadlocker
4-cycle 25W40 Engine
79 92-802837A1 92-802837Q1
Oil
Premium Gear
82 92-802846A1 92-802846Q1
Lubricant
High Performance
87 92-802854A1 92-802854Q1
Gear Lube
Engine Coupler Spline
91 92-802869A1 92-802869Q1
Grease
94 Anti-Corrosion Grease 92-802867A1 92-802867Q1
95 2-4-C with Teflon 92-802859A1 92-802859Q1
4 Stroke 10W30
110 92-802833A1 92-802833Q1
Outboard Oil
Power Trim and
114 92-802880A1 92-802880Q1
Steering Fluid

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Tube Mercury Part Quicksilver Part

Description
Ref. No. Number Number
Premium Plus 2-cycle
115
TC-W3 Outboard Oil 92-802824A1 92-802824Q1
RTV 587 Silicone
116 92-809825 92-809825
Sealer
117 Loctite 7649 Primer N 92-809824 92-809824
Storage Seal Rust
119 92-802878-56 92-802878Q56
Inhibitor
120 Corrosion Guard 92-802878-55 92-802878Q55
15W40 4-cycle Diesel
121 92-877695K1 92-877695Q1
Engine Oil
Extended Life
122 92-877770K1 92-877770K1
Antifreeze/Coolant
123 Marine Engine Coolant NA 92-813054A2
Fuel System
124 Treatment and 92-802876A1 92-802876Q1
Stabilizer Concentrate
Heat Transfer
125 92-805701-1 NA
Compound
126 Liquid Gasket 92-808137 NA
127 T442 Sealant 92-862258 NA
Loctite 5900 Ultra
128 Black RTV Silicone 92-809826 NA
Sealant
Loctite Gasket
129 92-809828-1 NA
Remover
Sealer Kit, Two Part
130 NA 92-65150-1
Epoxy
131 Anti-seize Compound 92-881091K1 NA
Torco MTF Gear Oil
132 92-849684-1 NA
(For Dry Sump Drives)
Optimol Longtime PD
133 92-848767 NA
2
Dexron III Automatic
134 Obtain Locally Obtain Locally
Transmission Fluid
135 Loctite 592 Obtain Locally Obtain Locally
136 Loctite Quick Tite Obtain Locally Obtain Locally
137 Isopropyl Alcohol Obtain Locally Obtain Locally
138 Hot Glue Obtain Locally Obtain Locally
139 Loctite 609 Obtain Locally Obtain Locally

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Tube Mercury Part Quicksilver Part

Description
Ref. No. Number Number
1
140 Loctite 405 Obtain Locally Obtain Locally
Cyanacrylate
1
141 Obtain Locally Obtain Locally
Adhesive
3M Permabond
142 Obtain Locally Obtain Locally
#3M08155
143 Loctite 262 Obtain Locally Obtain Locally
144 Loctite 290 Obtain Locally Obtain Locally
Loctite 598 RTV
145 Obtain Locally Obtain Locally
Sealant
146 Insulating Compound 92-41669-1 NA
Hydraulic Helm
147 NA 92-862014Q1
Steering Fluid
Optimol White T
148 92-847206 NA
Grease
2-cycle Performance
149 92-813743A2 NA
Blend Outboard Oil

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