Mercury 15 EFI FourStroke, Service Manual

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5. Remove the three screws that secure the stator to the coil bracket. Remove the stator.
a - Screws (3)
Stator Installation
1. Install the stator with the stator wires facing toward the front starboard side of the engine.
2. Secure the stator to the coil bracket with three screws. Tighten the screws to the specified torque.
a - Screws (3)
Description Nm lb‑in. lb‑ft
Stator screws 6.0 53.1 –
3. Connect the blue and black/red stator wires (bullet connectors) to the engine harness.
4. For electric start models, connect the white and yellow stator wires (bullet connectors) to the voltage regulator/rectifier.
5. Install the flywheel. Refer to
Flywheel Installation
. Be certain to tighten the flywheel nut to the specified torque.
Description Nm lb‑in. lb‑ft
Flywheel nut 78.0 – 57.5
6. Install the air box and recoil starter assembly.
• It is easiest to install the recoil starter and air box together.
•
Refer to
Section 8A
‑
Recoil Starter
and
Section 3C
‑
Air Box Installation
.
Timing Belt
Timing Belt Removal
1. Remove the air box and recoil starter.
• It is easiest to remove and install these two items together.
•
Refer to
Section 3C
‑
Air Box Removal
and
Section 8A
‑
Recoil Starter
.
2. Remove the camshaft gear cover. Refer to
Section 3C
‑
Camshaft Gear Cover/Vent Tank
.
3. Remove the flywheel. Refer to
Flywheel Removal
.
4. Remove the stator. Refer to
Stator Removal
.
5. Remove the timing belt.
NOTE: Use a flat‑blade screwdriver or similar tool to work the timing belt through the opening in the starter bracket. Be
careful to not damage the belt.
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Ignition
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