Mercury 30 - 60 HP Installation Manual Download Page 4

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Installing Outboard – Non
Thumb Screw Models

1. Attach (tape) engine mounting template (located

in center on this manual) to boat transom.

NOTE: Drill only the top holes for Type 1
Brackets

2. Type 1 Bracket – 30-40 Hp (2 Cyl.) Short Shaft

Versions  – Mark the two upper holes and drill
17/32 in. (13.5mm) holes. Set Outboard height
(Step 5) and Drill two 3/8 in. (9.5mm) lower
mounting holes

3. Type 2 Bracket – 30-40-50 Hp – Mark and drill

four 17/32 in. (13.5mm) mounting holes.

4. Type 3 Bracket  – 60 Hp – Mark and drill four

17/32 in. (13.5mm) mounting holes.

5. Install the outboard so that the anti-ventilation

plate is in-line or within 1 in. (25 mm) below the
bottom of the boat.

0 - 1 in. 
(0 - 25mm)

a

a - Anti Ventilation Plate

6. Fasten outboard with provided mounting hard-

ware shown.

Type 1 Bracket

b

c

d

DRILL

 Only the Upper

Holes Using Template
On This Type Bracket.
Mark and drill lower holes
after outboard height is
set.

a

a

d

c

e

Type 2 Bracket

a

d

c

Type 3 Bracket

a

a

e

e

a - 1/2 In. Diameter Bolts (2)
b - 3/8 In. Diameter Bolts (2) 
c - Flat Washers (4)
d - Locknuts (4)
e - Marine Sealer - Apply to Shanks of Bolts, Not Threads

Summary of Contents for 30 - 60 HP

Page 1: ...AXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY XXX U S COAST GUARD CAPACITY Do not overpower or overload the boat Most boats will carry a required capacity plate indicating the max imum acceptable power and load as determine...

Page 2: ...l Engines 40 in 1016 mm b Engine Center Line For Dual Engine 22 1 2 in 572 mm Minimum Lifting Outboard Electric Start Models Remove plastic cap from fly wheel hub Thread lifting ring into flywheel a m...

Page 3: ...n Insert Locknut 11 34863 Torque to 20 lb ft 27 1 N m c Spacer 12 71970 d Flat Washer 2 e Nylon Insert Locknut 11 34863 Tighten Locknut Until it Seats Then Back Nut Off 1 4 Turn f Use Correct Hole IMP...

Page 4: ...mounting holes 4 Type 3 Bracket 60 Hp Mark and drill four 17 32 in 13 5mm mounting holes 5 Install the outboard so that the anti ventilation plate is in line or within 1 in 25 mm below the bottom of t...

Page 5: ...nsom with mounting bolts a 30 40 50 Hp 55 60 Hp b a Outboard Mounting Kit Part No 812432A4 b Outboard Mounting Kit Part No 812432A5 2 Center outboard on the transom 3 Install the outboard so that the...

Page 6: ...This warning horn is used with the engine warning system 1 Route wiring harness into bottom cowl 40 50 Hp 3 Cyl 60 Hp 30 40 Hp 2 Cyl 2 Connect wiring Place harness into the holder GRN WHT BLU WHT BRN...

Page 7: ...nnect the black wire a to engine ground and the black yellow wire b to the black yellow en gine wire BLK YEL BLK YEL ENGINE GROUND a b a Battery Cable Connections SINGLE OUTBOARD a b c a Red Sleeve Po...

Page 8: ...rel into the bottom hole in the bar rel holder Fasten cable to pin with retainer a c d b a Move Cable Barrel To Attain The Measured Distance Taken In Step 2 b Cable Barrel c Barrel Holder Place Barrel...

Page 9: ...ttle Arm c Barrel Holder Place barrel Into Top Hole 4 Check throttle cable adjustment as follows a Shift outboard into gear a few times to activate the throttle linkage Make sure to rotate the propell...

Page 10: ...rel into the bottom hole in the bar rel holder Fasten cable to pin with retainer a c d b a Move Cable Barrel To Attain The Measured Distance Taken In Step 2 b Cable Barrel c Barrel Holder Place Barrel...

Page 11: ...ld Idle Adjustment Screw Against Stop b Idle Adjustment Screw c Barrel Holder Place barrel Into Top Hole 4 Check throttle cable adjustment as follows a Shift outboard into gear a few times to activate...

Page 12: ...er Fasten cable to pin with locknut a c d b e a Move Cable Barrel To Attain The Measured Distance Taken In Step 2 b Cable Barrel c Barrel Holder Place Barrel Into Bottom Hole d Nylon Washer e Locknut...

Page 13: ...dle Adjustment Screw Against Stop b Idle Adjustment Screw c Barrel Holder Place Barrel Into Top Hole 4 Check throttle cable adjustment as follows a Shift outboard into gear a few times to activate the...

Page 14: ...ecessary adjust link rod Installing Remote Oil Tank If Equipped MOUNTING OIL TANK 1 Mount the remote oil tank in the boat The tank should be restrained from moving Use the oil tank hold down kit provi...

Page 15: ...nst nut a b b a Propeller Nut Torque To 55 lb ft 75 N m b Bend Tabs Against Nut Propeller Installation Cont 4 1 4 in 108 mm Diameter Gear Case WARNING If the propeller shaft is rotated while the engin...

Page 16: ...quired purchase a stainless steel tilt pin P N 17 49930A1 and insert it through whatever pin hole is desired The non stainless steel shipping bolt should not be used in this application other than on...

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