🔎 Mercury 6 Reference Library — Exploded parts diagrams (24 diagrams), specifications, common issues, and maintenance checklist.
The Mercury 6 is a 4-Stroke, 1-Cylinder outboard motor. Designed for dinghies, inflatable boats, and small tenders where lightweight portability is essential.
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification |
Value |
| Engine Type |
4-Stroke, 1-Cylinder |
| Horsepower |
6 HP |
| Displacement |
123 cc |
| Bore x Stroke |
59 mm x 45 mm |
| Spark Plug (Type & Gap) |
NGK DPR6EA-9 |
| Engine Oil Capacity |
0.45 L (15 fl oz) |
| Recommended Engine Oil |
SAE 10W-30 Mercury 4-Stroke Outboard Oil |
| Gear Case Oil Capacity |
189 mL (6 fl oz) |
| Idle Speed (in gear) |
1100 RPM (in gear) |
| Full Throttle RPM Range |
5000-6000 |
| Fuel |
Unleaded Gasoline, 87 Octane min. |
Always verify specifications against your owner's manual for your specific serial number range.
Common Issues & Recommended Parts
Below are common maintenance scenarios for the Mercury 6:
-
Water Pump / Overheating: If the tell-tale stream is weak or absent, the water pump impeller likely needs replacement. Inspect annually or every 100 hours. → Recommended: Water Pump Impeller Kit
-
Engine Oil / Maintenance Light: 4-stroke engines require regular oil and filter changes. Use marine-grade oil rated for your engine. Change every 100 hours or annually. → Recommended: Oil Filter, Engine Oil
-
Fuel Injector Issues (EFI models): Rough idle or misfires may indicate clogged fuel injectors. Use fuel stabilizer and clean injectors periodically. → Recommended: Fuel Injector, Fuel Filter
-
Gear Case Oil Leak: Check lower unit seals if gear oil appears milky (water contamination). Replace seals and gaskets during lower unit service. → Recommended: Lower Unit Seal Kit, Drain Plug Gaskets
-
Anode Corrosion: Inspect sacrificial anodes regularly, especially in saltwater. Replace when 50% depleted to protect against galvanic corrosion. → Recommended: Zinc/Aluminum Anode Kit
Parts Diagrams & OEM Part Numbers
Expand the sections below to view detailed exploded parts diagrams and find the exact OEM replacement components for your Mercury 6.
▶Accessories (1 parts)
| Ref |
OEM Part # |
Part Name |
| - |
12569A1 |
ATTACHING KIT, Cable And Pulley |
▶Carburetor Assembly (26 parts)
| Ref |
OEM Part # |
Part Name |
| - |
27-42364A92 |
GASKET SET, Engine |
| 1 |
1392-9726T18 |
CARBURETOR, (WMC-83) Comment: (15) |
| 2 |
1395-823716 |
VALVE, Throttle Comment: (15) |
| 3 |
19267 |
SHAFT, Throttle Comment: (15) |
| 4 |
53-F10167 |
RING |
| 5 |
1395-9164 |
BOWL, Fuel |
| 6 |
1395-824401 |
LEVER, Float |
| 7 |
1395-91691 |
FLOAT |
| 8 |
F10064 |
SHAFT |
| 9 |
1395-5902 |
SCREW, (#6-32 x .187) |
| 10 |
1395-803861 |
VALVE, Inlet Needle |
| 11 |
1395-6207 |
JET, (.072) Comment: (WMC-77)(WMC-83) |
| 12 |
1395-9171 |
PLUG |
| 13 |
1395-823648 |
COVER, Diaphragm Comment: (9.9/15) |
| 14 |
1395-9697 |
SCREW |
| 15 |
15827A1 |
BODY |
| 16 |
1395-9643 |
SCREW |
| 17 |
1395-9699 |
PLATE |
| 18 |
27-44426 |
GASKET |
| 19 |
1395-9696 |
SCREW |
| 20 |
1395-9637 |
COVER Comment: (8/9.9/15) |
| 21 |
1395-9633 |
GASKET |
| 22 |
1395-9762 |
PLUG |
| 23 |
1395-9635 |
DIAPHRAGM/GASKET |
| 24 |
1395-97611 |
GASKET/DIAPHRAGM KIT |
| 25 |
1395-8237072 |
REPAIR KIT |
▶Carburetor Linkage (18 parts)
| Ref |
OEM Part # |
Part Name |
| - |
27-42364A92 |
GASKET SET, Engine |
| 1 |
445541 |
IDLE WIRE |
| 2 |
128053 |
LEVER, Fast Idle |
| 3 |
12803 |
BRACKET, Primer |
| 4 |
11-821979 |
NUT |
| 5 |
10-12110 |
SCREW, (#6-32 x .750) |
| 6 |
24-11277 |
SPRING, Tension |
| 7 |
10-400018 |
SCREW, (M5 x 12) |
| 8 |
10-79965 |
SCREW, (#8-32 x .500) Stainless Steel |
| 9 |
112731 |
LEVER, Primer |
| 10 |
11280 |
CAM BLOCK |
| 11 |
53-11278 |
CLIP, Retaining |
| 12 |
12804A1 |
BEZEL ASSEMBLY, Choke |
| 13 |
128022 |
PRIMER KNOB |
| 14 |
10-40019111 |
SCREW, (M5 x 35) |
| 15 |
11-400211 |
NUT, (M5) Stainless Steel |
| 16 |
37-129701 |
DECAL, Bezel Choke |
| 17 |
1395-823433 |
CHOKE, Electric |
▶Clamp Bracket (42 parts)
| Ref |
OEM Part # |
Part Name |
| 1 |
3404-8894A8 |
CLAMP BRACKET ASSEMBLY Comment: (Black-Port) |
| 2 |
3403-8892A6 |
CLAMP BRACKET ASSEMBLY Comment: (Black-Starboard) |
| 3 |
10-92767A3 |
THUMB SCREW ASSEMBLY, (16 mm) |
| 4 |
NSS |
NOT SOLD SEPARATE, Handle |
| 5 |
NSS |
NOT SOLD SEPARATE, Rivet |
| 6 |
12-73719 |
WASHER |
| 7 |
10-768042 |
SHOULDER SCREW, Hex |
| 8 |
23-8M0084719 |
SPACER |
| 9 |
10-4000333 |
SCREW, (M6 x 40) |
| 10 |
37-12869 |
DECAL, Tilt Position |
| 11 |
814427 |
SHUTTLE |
| 12 |
8M0041936 |
TILT TUBE Comment: (RC Models) |
| 13 |
54-8M0085928 |
CLIP |
| 14 |
11-93164 |
NUT, (.875) |
| 15 |
12-71421 |
WASHER, Nylon |
| 16 |
42390A1 |
LEVER ASSEMBLY, Tilt Return |
| 17 |
NSS |
NOT SOLD SEPARATE, Screw (M5 X 35) |
| 18 |
NSS |
NOT SOLD SEPARATE, Spring |
| 19 |
NSS |
NOT SOLD SEPARATE, Knob |
| 20 |
90901 |
STRAP, Port Side |
| 21 |
10-42498 |
SCREW, (M6 x 1.0) |
| 22 |
13-31030 |
WAVE WASHER |
| 23 |
10-43216 |
BOLT, (.250-20 x 3.50) |
| 24 |
12-67983 |
WASHER |
| 25 |
11-8267118 |
NUT, (.250-20) |
| 26 |
23-113841 |
SPACER Comment: (RC Models) |
| 27 |
11-93164 |
NUT, (.875) Comment: (RC Models) |
| 28 |
19624A1 |
SEAL KIT Comment: (RC Models) |
| 29 |
25-29619 |
O-RING, (.583 x .103) Comment: (RC Models) |
| 30 |
23-78861 |
SPACER Comment: (RC Models) |
| 31 |
11-8M0204726 |
NUT, (.375-24) Stainless Steel Comment: (RC Models) |
| 32 |
12-37828 |
WASHER, (.390 x .625 x .062) Stainless Steel Comment: (RC Models) |
| 33 |
12-30521 |
WASHER, (.97 x .56 x .19) Comment: (RC Models) |
| 34 |
12-8M0109680 |
WASHER, (.390 x .546 x .12) Comment: (RC Models) |
| 35 |
10-8240717 |
SCREW, (M8 x 30) Comment: (RC Models) |
| 36 |
11607 |
BRACKET Comment: (RC Models) |
| 37 |
11-401388 |
NUT, (M8) Stainless Steel Comment: (RC Models) |
| 38 |
29698 |
BALL JOINT Comment: (RC Models) |
| 39 |
11606A1 |
ATTACHING KIT, Starboard Comment: (RC Models) |
| 40 |
23-66751 |
SPACER, (.250 x .390 x .630) Stainless Steel Comment: (RC Models) |
| 41 |
NSS |
NOT SOLD SEPARATE, Decal-Lower Tilt Limit |
| 42 |
NSS |
NOT SOLD SEPARATE, Decal-Tilt Lock |
▶Cowls (29 parts)
| Ref |
OEM Part # |
Part Name |
| 1 |
2191-8M0094069 |
TOP COWL ASSEMBLY Comment: (Silver) |
| 2 |
NSS |
NOT SOLD SEPARATE, Latch |
| 3 |
NSS |
NOT SOLD SEPARATE, Rivet |
| 4 |
444621 |
SEAL |
| 5 |
13691A02 |
SOUND BLANKET KIT, (Pre-Applied Pressure Sensitive Adhesive) Comment: SN# 0P401000 & Up |
| 6 |
NSS |
NOT SOLD SEPARATE, Sound Blanket-Top |
| 7 |
NSS |
NOT SOLD SEPARATE, Sound Blanket-Front |
| 8 |
817104A3 |
LATCH ASSEMBLY, Cowl |
| 9 |
NSS |
NOT SOLD SEPARATE, Roller |
| 10 |
NSS |
NOT SOLD SEPARATE, Rivet |
| 11 |
180402 |
LATCH HOOK |
| 12 |
10-852530 |
SCREW, (.250-20 x 1.50) |
| 13 |
12873T |
SHIELD |
| 14 |
10-400018 |
SCREW, (M5 x 12) |
| 15 |
2192-9204A1 |
BOTTOM COWL Comment: (Black) |
| 16 |
15061001 |
PLUG |
| 17 |
87-826677A3 |
SWITCH ASSEMBLY, Stop |
| 18 |
15920Q54 |
LANYARD ASSEMBLY |
| 19 |
8M0032846 |
RETAINER, Brass |
| 20 |
10-4000327 |
SCREW, (M6 x 14) |
| 21 |
44461A1 |
LEVER, Cowl Latch |
| 22 |
23-76470 |
BUSHING |
| 23 |
13-69708 |
WAVE WASHER |
| 24 |
11394 |
SPACER |
| 25 |
121532 |
GROMMET, Bottom Cowl Comment: (Electric Handle) |
| 26 |
25-8M0179867 |
GROMMET Comment: (Remote Control) |
| 27 |
14440 |
PLUG Comment: (Remote Control) |
| 28 |
37-804662A06 |
DECAL, EPA Label Information (2006) Comment: (9.9/15) |
| 29 |
19-17230 |
PLUG |
▶Crankshaft, Pistons and Flywheel (29 parts)
| Ref |
OEM Part # |
Part Name |
| - |
19072T97 |
POWERHEAD ASSEMBLY Comment: (9.9/15) |
| 1 |
11-818591 |
NUT, (M14) |
| 2 |
260-859231T18 |
FLYWHEEL ASSEMBLY |
| 3 |
43-99301 |
RING GEAR Comment: (Electric) |
| 4 |
10-88190313 |
SCREW, (M5 x 13) Comment: (Electric) |
| 5 |
400-8M0083309 |
CRANKSHAFT ASSEMBLY |
| 6 |
818630A1 |
SLEEVE |
| 7 |
NSS |
NOT SOLD SEPARATE, O-Ring |
| 8 |
30-41341 |
BEARING, Ball |
| 9 |
12-824451 |
WASHER, (.610 Inside Diamter x .890 Outside Diameter x .062) |
| 10 |
53-42132 |
RING, Retaining |
| 11 |
12-13031 |
WASHER |
| 12 |
26-125661 |
SEAL, Oil - Lower |
| 13 |
28-20094 |
KEY, Woodruff |
| 14 |
31-878158 |
BEARING, Roller |
| 15 |
26-125671 |
SEAL, Oil - Upper |
| 16 |
637-8477A2 |
CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY |
| 17 |
10-823460 |
SCREW, (M5 x 16) |
| 18 |
31-42076A1 |
BEARING ASSEMBLY, Roller |
| 19 |
29-42186 |
BEARING, Needle |
| 20 |
12-8M0012297 |
BEARING, Thrust |
| 21 |
784-9747A4 |
PISTON ASSEMBLY Comment: (9.9/15)(.015 Over Size) |
| 22 |
39-18212A1 |
RING SET, Piston Comment: (9.9/15)(.015)(Over Size) |
| 23 |
NSS |
NOT SOLD SEPARATE, Piston Ring-Top Comment: (9.9/15)(Standard) |
| 24 |
40-422021 |
LOCK RING |
| 25 |
41373A1 |
BEARING KIT, Center Main Comment: (6/8) |
| 26 |
17794A1 |
BEARING Comment: (9.9/15) |
| 27 |
26-818901 |
SEAL |
| 28 |
31-42076A1 |
BEARING ASSEMBLY, Roller Comment: (9.9/15) |
▶Cylinder Block and Covers (41 parts)
| Ref |
OEM Part # |
Part Name |
| - |
10-8M0214928 |
SCREW, (M6 x 16) Comment: (Electric) |
| 1 |
881-9727T12 |
CYLINDER BLOCK Comment: (9.9/15) |
| 2 |
17-85171 |
PIN, Dowel |
| 3 |
16-424632 |
STUD, (M8 x 37.1) |
| 4 |
21-426982 |
CHECK VALVE |
| 5 |
32-892024122 |
TUBING, (240.00 Inches Bulk) (Cut to 2.50 Inch Length) |
| 6 |
16-8161949 |
STUD |
| 7 |
10-421251 |
SCREW, (M8 x 55) |
| 8 |
17-17866 |
PIN, Groove Comment: (9.9/15) |
| 9 |
11-401386 |
NUT, (M6) Stainless Steel |
| 10 |
27-191861 |
GASKET, Powerhead |
| 11 |
NSS |
NOT SOLD SEPARATE, Decal-Serialization |
| 12 |
828435A3 |
REED BLOCK |
| 13 |
10-4000171 |
SCREW, (M6 x 16) |
| 14 |
11-400213 |
NUT, (M8) Stainless Steel |
| 15 |
8M0048005 |
COVER, Exhaust |
| 16 |
10-40062129 |
SCREW, (M6 x 25) |
| 17 |
27-19185 |
GASKET |
| 18 |
42365 |
PLATE, Baffle |
| 19 |
27-19184 |
GASKET |
| 20 |
10-40062129 |
SCREW, (M6 x 25) |
| 21 |
22-56759 |
FITTING, Barbed |
| 22 |
32-892024122 |
TUBING, (240.00 Inches Bulk) (Cut to 7.00 Inch Length) |
| 23 |
32-892024122 |
TUBING, (240.00 Inches Bulk) (Cut to 5.25 Inch Length) |
| 24 |
22-59169003 |
FITTING, Tee |
| 25 |
54-816311T |
TIE STRAP, (8.00 Inches) |
| 26 |
27-192031 |
GASKET Comment: (8) |
| 27 |
19107F1 |
COVER, Intake Comment: (8) |
| 28 |
25-891935 |
O-RING Comment: (9.9/15) |
| 29 |
826383F1 |
COVER, Intake Comment: (9.9/15) |
| 30 |
32-8M0108355 |
HOSE, (57.00 Inches Bulk), Tell Tale (Cut to 6.00 Inch Length) |
| 31 |
22-94848 |
FITTING |
| 32 |
1033-8906A02 |
COVER ASSEMBLY |
| 33 |
27-19207002 |
GASKET |
| 34 |
8M0039352 |
COVER, Thermostat |
| 35 |
27-19205002 |
GASKET |
| 36 |
10-40062129 |
SCREW, (M6 x 25) |
| 37 |
14586 |
THERMOSTAT (120 Degrees) |
| 38 |
27-8M0204714 |
GASKET |
| 39 |
22-291112 |
FITTING |
| 40 |
10-40062129 |
SCREW, (M6 x 25) |
▶Driveshaft Housing (15 parts)
| Ref |
OEM Part # |
Part Name |
| - |
27-42364A92 |
GASKET SET, Engine |
| 1 |
1597-822155A1 |
HOUSING ASSEMBLY Comment: (Black-Long) |
| 2 |
27-195992 |
GASKET, Driveshaft Housing |
| 3 |
8M0039074 |
MOUNT |
| 4 |
42374F6 |
COVER, Mount Comment: (Black) |
| 5 |
10-4009238 |
SCREW, (M6 x 80) |
| 6 |
12-8M0204649 |
WASHER, (.281 x .500 x .060) Stainless Steel |
| 7 |
11-400212 |
NUT, (M6) Stainless Steel |
| 8 |
10-1993735 |
SCREW, (M6 x 35 MM) |
| 9 |
26-11287001 |
SEAL, Adapter Plate |
| 10 |
41344T6 |
ADAPTOR PLATE ASSEMBLY Comment: (With Exhaust Tube) (15) |
| 11 |
NSS |
NOT SOLD SEPARATE, Exhaust Tube Comment: (15) |
| 12 |
32-881203A2 |
TUBE ASSEMBLY, Water Comment: (Long) |
| 13 |
26-42380001 |
SEAL, Water Tube |
| 14 |
445551 |
BLOCK, Bearing Comment: (Long) |
▶Electrical Components (52 parts)
| Ref |
OEM Part # |
Part Name |
| 1 |
855721T8 |
STATOR ASSEMBLY |
| 2 |
10-4013930 |
SCREW, (M5 x 30) |
| 3 |
86704T11 |
STATOR AUXILIARY Comment: (Electric/Alternator Models) |
| 4 |
10-4013930 |
SCREW, (M5 x 30) Comment: (Electric/Alternator Models) |
| 5 |
10-4013910 |
SCREW, (M5 x 10) (Manual) |
| 6 |
98450A10 |
TRIGGER ASSEMBLY |
| 7 |
11100 |
CLIP |
| 8 |
855713A4 |
SWITCHBOX ASSEMBLY |
| 9 |
10-40019111 |
SCREW, (M5 x 35) |
| 10 |
10-878608 |
SCREW, (#10-16 x .500) |
| 11 |
339-832757A4 |
COIL KIT |
| 12 |
10-40112 |
SCREW, (M6 x 45) |
| 13 |
88173 |
TAB WASHER |
| 14 |
23-88171 |
BUSHING |
| 15 |
10-32,11-45076 |
NUT, Brass |
| 16 |
84-813715A2 |
CABLE SET, High Tension (5 and 8.25 Inch) |
| 17 |
85-63709A1 |
BOOT/TERMINAL KIT |
| 18 |
33-14814568 |
SPARK PLUG (NGK#BPZ8HS-15) Comment: (9.9/15) |
| 19 |
8M0214940 |
TIE STRAP, (5.50 Inches) |
| 20 |
84-88807A16 |
CABLE ASSEMBLY, (4.00 Inches) Black |
| 21 |
84-65017A10 |
HARNESS ASSEMBLY, Battery End (62 Inch - Black/Red) |
| 22 |
84-74725A2 |
HARNESS ASSEMBLY (20 Inch - Black/Red) |
| 23 |
71663 |
PLUG Comment: (Sailpower/Sailmate) |
| 24 |
84-12334A4 |
HARNESS ASSEMBLY, Engine Wiring Comment: (Remote Control) |
| 25 |
88-8M0207796 |
FUSE, 20 Ampere Comment: (Remote Control) |
| 26 |
12152 |
RETAINER Comment: (Remote Control) |
| 27 |
92753 |
RETAINER Comment: (Remote Control) |
| 28 |
54-8M0024808 |
J CLIP Comment: (Remote Control) |
| 29 |
50-8M0033984 |
STARTER MOTOR ASSEMBLY |
| 30 |
96561 |
DRIVE KIT |
| 31 |
96562 |
DRIVE |
| 32 |
96563T |
END CAP |
| 33 |
96565 |
ARMATURE |
| 34 |
96564T |
END CAP |
| 35 |
10-96566 |
THRU BOLT |
| 36 |
10-421251 |
SCREW, (M8 x 55) |
| 37 |
883073 |
PLATE, Mounting Comment: (Electric) |
| 38 |
10-878608 |
SCREW, (#10-16 x .500) Comment: (Electric) |
| 39 |
853358T1 |
RECTIFIER Comment: (Electric) |
| 40 |
54-54457 |
J CLIP |
| 41 |
10-82129130 |
SCREW, (M6 x 30) Comment: (Electric) |
| 42 |
17461T11 |
MODULE KIT, Tachometer Adaptor |
| 43 |
13540 |
CAP, Female |
| 44 |
54-816311T |
TIE STRAP, (8.00 Inches) |
| 45 |
84-11149A54 |
HARNESS ASSEMBLY, Adaptor Comment: (Electric) |
| 46 |
89-8M0185143 |
SOLENOID, Starter Comment: (Electric) |
| 47 |
84-88439A28 |
CABLE ASSEMBLY, Battery - Black (Negative) Comment: (Electric) |
| 48 |
10-8M0214928 |
SCREW, (M6 x 16) Comment: (Electric) |
| 49 |
10-32,11-45076 |
NUT, Brass Comment: (Electric) |
| 50 |
84-88439A27 |
CABLE ASSEMBLY, Red - Battery (Positive) Comment: (Electric) |
| 51 |
84-88809A5 |
WIRE ASSEMBLY (Yellow) Comment: (Electric) |
| 52 |
11-64015 |
NUT, (.250-20) Comment: (Electric) |
▶Fuel Filter Assembly(USA-1B153167/BEL-0P360020 and Below) (10 parts)
| Ref |
OEM Part # |
Part Name |
| 1 |
35-891642A11 |
FILTER ASSEMBLY, Fuel |
| 2 |
858731 |
BALL, Fuel Filter |
| 3 |
35-87946Q04 |
FILTER KIT, Fuel (Quicksilver Brand) |
| 4 |
25-897536 |
SEAL |
| 5 |
32-8M0108355 |
HOSE, (57.00 Inches Bulk) (Cut to 6.00 Inch Length) |
| 6 |
32-8M0108355 |
HOSE, (57.00 Inches Bulk) (Cut to 4.25 Inch Length) |
| 7 |
54-816311T |
TIE STRAP, (8.00 Inches) |
| 8 |
25-18202 |
GROMMET |
| 9 |
22-15781A9 |
CONNECTOR KIT, Fuel |
| 10 |
10-8M0204707 |
SCREW, (M6 x 25) |
▶Fuel Filter Assembly(USA-1B153168/BEL-0P360021 and Up) (10 parts)
| Ref |
OEM Part # |
Part Name |
| 1 |
35-889527A07 |
FILTER KIT |
| 2 |
35-896375Q01 |
FILTER KIT, Fuel Comment: (Quicksilver Brand) |
| 3 |
25-98277001 |
SEAL, Fuel Filter |
| 4 |
858731 |
BALL, Fuel Filter |
| 5 |
32-8M0108355 |
HOSE, (57.00 Inches Bulk) Comment: (Cut to 5.25 Inch Length) |
| 6 |
32-8M0108355 |
HOSE, (57.00 Inches Bulk) Comment: (Cut to 3.50 Inch Length) |
| 7 |
54-816311T |
TIE STRAP, (8.00 Inches) |
| 8 |
25-18202 |
GROMMET |
| 9 |
22-15781A9 |
CONNECTOR KIT, Fuel |
| 10 |
10-8M0204707 |
SCREW, (M6 x 25) |
▶Fuel Tank Assembly(3.2 Gallon) (9 parts)
| Ref |
OEM Part # |
Part Name |
| 1 |
1260-859061A2 |
TANK ASSEMBLY, Fuel |
| 2 |
36-816976Q1 |
CAP ASSEMBLY, Fuel |
| 3 |
27-8169771 |
GASKET, Fuel Cap |
| 4 |
8M0047601 |
PICK UP ASSEMBLY |
| 5 |
8M0084088 |
PICK UP ASSEMBLY |
| 6 |
859056 |
FLOAT |
| 7 |
10-40056107 |
SCREW, (M5 x 16) |
| 8 |
12-859080 |
WASHER |
| 9 |
27-859072 |
GASKET |
▶Fuel Tank Assembly(6.6 Gallon) (9 parts)
| Ref |
OEM Part # |
Part Name |
| 1 |
1265-859065A3 |
TANK ASSEMBLY, Fuel, Fuel Comment: (Quick Connect) |
| 2 |
36-816976Q1 |
CAP ASSEMBLY, Fuel, Fuel |
| 3 |
27-8169771 |
GASKET, Fuel Cap, Fuel Cap |
| 4 |
22-8M0047609 |
PICK UP ASSEMBLY, Fuel Comment: (Threaded Connection) |
| 5 |
8M0084090 |
PICK UP ASSEMBLY, Fuel Comment: (Quick Connect) |
| 6 |
859056 |
FLOAT |
| 7 |
10-40056107 |
SCREW, (M5 x 16) |
| 8 |
12-859080 |
WASHER (Fiber) |
| 9 |
27-859072 |
GASKET, Pick Up Body |
▶Gasket Set Components-Complete-Powerhead and Lower Unit (1 parts)
| Ref |
OEM Part # |
Part Name |
| - |
NSS |
NOT SOLD SEPARATE, Base-Water Pump |
▶Gear Housing(Driveshaft)(2.00:1 Gear Ratio) (44 parts)
| Ref |
OEM Part # |
Part Name |
| - |
27-42364A92 |
GASKET SET, Engine |
| 1 |
1600-8M0083312 |
GEAR HOUSING ASSEMBLY, Basic-Black Comment: (Black-Basic) |
| 2 |
23-12009 |
BUSHING, (.31 x .45 x .50) |
| 3 |
22-8M0058389 |
PLUG KIT, Drain (Magnetic) |
| 4 |
12-191833 |
SEAL |
| 5 |
822244A1 |
SLEEVE ASSEMBLY |
| 6 |
23-823944 |
SLEEVE |
| 7 |
23-823943 |
BUSHING |
| 8 |
10-79953Q04 |
SCREW KIT, (.375-16 x .250) Drain |
| 9 |
12-191833 |
SEAL |
| 10 |
35-421991 |
SCREEN |
| 11 |
10-13954 |
SCREW, (.250-14 x .88) |
| 12 |
97-42121Q02 |
ANODE ASSEMBLY |
| 13 |
10-13954 |
SCREW, (.250-14 x .88) |
| 14 |
26-42133 |
SEAL |
| 15 |
43-8219251 |
GEAR, Pinion - 13-26 |
| 16 |
12-41369 |
WASHER |
| 17 |
31-22756 |
BEARING, Roller |
| 18 |
46-42040T5 |
BASE ASSEMBLY, Water Pump |
| 19 |
27-192043 |
GASKET |
| 20 |
26-33613 |
SEAL |
| 21 |
42375 |
RETAINER |
| 22 |
10-48408 |
SCREW, (#10-16 x .500) |
| 23 |
25-822236 |
QUAD RING |
| 24 |
26-413651 |
SEAL, Oil |
| 25 |
27-19202001 |
GASKET |
| 26 |
32-42185A1 |
TUBE ASSEMBLY, Water |
| 27 |
42200 |
FACE PLATE |
| 28 |
46-42089A2 |
COVER ASSEMBLY |
| 29 |
NSS |
NOT SOLD SEPARATE, Insert |
| 30 |
26-421021 |
SEAL |
| 31 |
47-42038Q02 |
IMPELLER |
| 32 |
28-8M0173458 |
KEY ASSEMBLY |
| 33 |
12-16448 |
WASHER |
| 34 |
444671 |
GUIDE |
| 35 |
10-82684430 |
SCREW, (M6 x 30) |
| 36 |
42039 |
CAM |
| 37 |
8M0026065 |
SHIFT SHAFT Comment: (Long) |
| 38 |
53-42389 |
E RING |
| 39 |
8M0036770 |
GUIDE |
| 40 |
10-40011109 |
SCREW, (M5 x 25) Stainless Steel |
| 41 |
11-401385 |
NUT, (M5) Stainless Steel |
| 42 |
45-823390 |
DRIVESHAFT Comment: (Long) |
| 43 |
12-822248 |
THRUST WASHER |
▶Gear Housing, Propeller Shaft - 2.00:1 Gear Ratio (24 parts)
| Ref |
OEM Part # |
Part Name |
| - |
27-42364A92 |
GASKET SET, Engine |
| 1 |
1600-8M0083312 |
GEAR HOUSING ASSEMBLY, Basic-Black Comment: (Black-Basic) |
| 44 |
31-821321A1 |
BEARING ASSEMBLY, Roller |
| 45 |
NSS |
NOT SOLD SEPARATE, Cup |
| 46 |
43-821924A1 |
GEAR ASSEMBLY, Forward (26 Teeth) |
| 47 |
23-41367 |
BUSHING |
| 48 |
813139 |
FOLLOWER, Cam |
| 49 |
52-821930A1 |
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
| 50 |
17-823951 |
PIN, Cross |
| 51 |
24-42204 |
SPRING |
| 52 |
44-821929 |
PROPELLER SHAFT |
| 53 |
43-821926T1 |
GEAR, Reverse - 13/26 |
| 54 |
42144T3 |
CARRIER, Bearing |
| 55 |
25-8M0214923 |
O-RING, (1.984 x .139) |
| 56 |
23-821927 |
BUSHING |
| 57 |
26-99325 |
SEAL |
| 58 |
26-821928 |
SEAL, Oil |
| 59 |
10-82407110 |
SCREW, (M8 x 50) |
| 60 |
10-8240717 |
SCREW, (M8 x 30) |
| 61 |
48-828150A12 |
PROPELLER, (9.25 x 6.50) |
| 62 |
23-420911 |
SPACER |
| 63 |
11-40140 |
NUT, (M10) |
| 64 |
8219321 |
THRUST HUB |
| 65 |
822559Q01 |
CUP |
▶Lube Chart (0 parts)
▶Manual Starter (29 parts)
| Ref |
OEM Part # |
Part Name |
| - |
42207A7 |
STARTER ASSEMBLY, Recoil |
| 1 |
42207T02 |
HOUSING, Starter |
| 2 |
8M0183792 |
BUSHING |
| 3 |
53-818853 |
RING, Retaining |
| 4 |
24-86857T01 |
SPRING |
| 5 |
42034T04 |
PULLEY ASSEMBLY, Starter |
| 6 |
50-8M0110703 |
ROPE, Starter |
| 7 |
24-86851T02 |
SPRING |
| 8 |
868501 |
CAM |
| 9 |
53-86849T01 |
RING, Retaining |
| 10 |
24-868523 |
SPRING |
| 11 |
86853T01 |
CAM |
| 12 |
10-826253 |
SCREW, (.250-20 x .625) |
| 13 |
833161T |
FELT PAD |
| 14 |
19018T |
REST |
| 15 |
23-309772 |
SPACER |
| 16 |
12674 |
SUPPORT |
| 17 |
10-40019111 |
SCREW, (M5 x 35) |
| 18 |
11-401385 |
NUT, (M5) Stainless Steel |
| 19 |
42171T |
LEVER (Upper) |
| 20 |
12-8M0204666 |
WASHER, (.203 x .500 x .032) |
| 21 |
42173T |
LEVER (Lower) |
| 22 |
10-48408 |
SCREW, (#10-16 x .500) |
| 23 |
10-8M0204741 |
SCREW, (M6 x 20) Stainless Steel |
| 24 |
85174A1 |
HANDLE ASSEMBLY |
| 25 |
NSS |
NOT SOLD SEPARATE, Retainer |
| 26 |
NSS |
NOT SOLD SEPARATE, Decal-Servicing Referral |
| 27 |
37-8272822 |
DECAL, Warning, High Voltage |
| 28 |
NSS |
NOT SOLD SEPARATE, Decal-Emergency Starting Procedure |
▶Remote Control Attaching Components (25 parts)
| Ref |
OEM Part # |
Part Name |
| 1 |
10-4000332 |
SCREW, (M6 x 35) |
| 2 |
42809 |
BRACKET, Control Arm |
| 3 |
12-12132 |
WASHER, (.520 x 1.500 x .06) |
| 4 |
23-823807 |
BUSHING |
| 5 |
42810A8 |
ARM ASSEMBLY, Control |
| 6 |
23-889731 |
BUSHING |
| 7 |
878169 |
SHIFT LINK |
| 8 |
18-210711 |
COTTER PIN |
| 9 |
12-8M0204666 |
WASHER, (.203 x .500 x .032) |
| 10 |
428071 |
ARM, Throttle Control |
| 11 |
13-12134 |
WASHER, Wave |
| 12 |
12-65567 |
WASHER, (.265 x .750 x .048) Stainless Steel |
| 13 |
11-401386 |
NUT, (M6) Stainless Steel |
| 14 |
424291 |
RETAINER |
| 15 |
8M0084741 |
LINK ASSEMBLY, Throttle |
| 16 |
8M0084742 |
SOCKET |
| 17 |
42805A3 |
BRACKET ASSEMBLY |
| 18 |
11373 |
PIN, Latch |
| 19 |
17-239281 |
PIN, Roll |
| 20 |
10-42975 |
DRIVE SCREW |
| 21 |
10-4006731 |
SCREW, (M6 x 16) |
| 22 |
428021 |
RETAINER |
| 23 |
54-11372 |
CLIP |
| 24 |
15822001 |
PLUG |
| 25 |
54-816311T |
TIE STRAP, (8.00 Inches) |
▶Service/Support Material (1 parts)
| Ref |
OEM Part # |
Part Name |
| - |
37-804662A05 |
DECAL, EPA Label Information (2005) Comment: (9.9/15) |
▶Swivel Bracket (27 parts)
| Ref |
OEM Part # |
Part Name |
| 1 |
3402-8831T08 |
SWIVEL BRACKET ASSEMBLY Comment: (Black) |
| 2 |
22-8M0169589 |
FITTING, Grease |
| 3 |
23-421402 |
BEARING |
| 4 |
23-42080T01 |
BEARING, Thrust - Upper |
| 5 |
23-42139 |
BUSHING |
| 6 |
26-42077 |
SEAL |
| 7 |
12-42373 |
THRUST WASHER |
| 8 |
24-421301 |
SPRING |
| 9 |
42082T04 |
BRACKET |
| 10 |
17-420811 |
PIN |
| 11 |
8M0075731 |
HOOK, Reverse Lock |
| 12 |
17-830741A1 |
PIN ASSEMBLY, Pivot |
| 13 |
53-832720 |
RING, Retaining |
| 14 |
91963 |
WASHER, (.390 x .600 x .032) |
| 15 |
24-42128 |
SPRING |
| 17 |
24-42127 |
SPRING |
| 18 |
53-13194 |
RING, Retaining |
| 19 |
821961 |
ROD |
| 20 |
8165621 |
DISC |
| 21 |
821958A1 |
PLATE KIT |
| 22 |
10-40011126 |
SCREW, (M6 x 13) Stainless Steel |
| 23 |
821957 |
BRAKE PLATE |
| 24 |
12-29330 |
WASHER |
| 25 |
821959 |
HANDLE |
| 26 |
11-8M0204726 |
NUT, (.375-24) Stainless Steel |
| 27 |
37-8237011 |
DECAL, Co-Pilot |
| 28 |
NSS |
NOT SOLD SEPARATE, Decal-Serial Overlaminate |
▶Swivel Head and Steering Handle (29 parts)
| Ref |
OEM Part # |
Part Name |
| 1 |
42213A24 |
SWIVEL HEAD Comment: (Black) |
| 2 |
23-823939 |
BUSHING |
| 3 |
8221471 |
PLATE |
| 4 |
22-8M0169589 |
FITTING, Grease |
| 5 |
10-4010516 |
SCREW, (M5 x 16) Stainless Steel |
| 6 |
12-822145 |
WASHER |
| 7 |
13-826792 |
WAVE WASHER |
| 8 |
12-822146 |
WASHER |
| 9 |
821468A66 |
ARM ASSEMBLY, Steering Handle Comment: (Black) |
| 10 |
822441 |
RETAINER |
| 11 |
10-40011107 |
SCREW, (M5 x 16) Stainless Steel |
| 12 |
822148A3 |
COVER KIT |
| 13 |
822150 |
PULLEY |
| 14 |
NSS |
NOT SOLD SEPARATE, Pulley Case |
| 15 |
10-878608 |
SCREW, (#10-16 x .500) |
| 16 |
43242T18 |
CABLE, Throttle |
| 17 |
85-9600910 |
SLEEVE |
| 18 |
37-8242002 |
DECAL |
| 19 |
8M0221732 |
GRIP |
| 20 |
87-8M0104615 |
SWITCH ASSEMBLY, Stop |
| 21 |
821972T |
KNOB, Throttle |
| 22 |
892995 |
LOCK, Throttle |
| 23 |
10-8M0204707 |
SCREW, (M6 x 25) |
| 24 |
822429 |
HANDLE, Throttle |
| 25 |
821463T01 |
TILLER TUBE |
| 26 |
24-96203 |
SPRING |
| 27 |
87-823609A18 |
SWITCH ASSEMBLY, Start/Stop Comment: (Electric Handle) |
| 28 |
889734 |
HOUSING, Switch Comment: (Electric Handle) |
| 29 |
824918 |
CLIP Comment: (Electric Handle) |
▶Throttle and Shift Linkage (38 parts)
| Ref |
OEM Part # |
Part Name |
| 1 |
8M0047593 |
CONTROL PLATFORM |
| 2 |
94085A1 |
GEAR |
| 3 |
NSS |
NOT SOLD SEPARATE, Gear |
| 4 |
10-826650 |
SCREW, (M6 x 30) |
| 5 |
12-8M0214930 |
WASHER |
| 6 |
23-856737 |
SPACER (Short) |
| 7 |
11-400212 |
NUT, (M6) Stainless Steel |
| 8 |
42151 |
LEVER, Primary |
| 9 |
10-4000333 |
SCREW, (M6 x 40) |
| 10 |
23-856738 |
SPACER (Long) |
| 11 |
10-8M0214928 |
SCREW, (M6 x 16) |
| 12 |
421671 |
TIMING LINK |
| 13 |
421631 |
LEVER, Control |
| 14 |
10-40019111 |
SCREW, (M5 x 35) |
| 15 |
421662 |
ACTUATOR |
| 16 |
42161 |
LINK INTERLOCK |
| 17 |
10-4000333 |
SCREW, (M6 x 40) |
| 18 |
12-69056 |
WASHER, (.255 x .620 x .030) Stainless Steel |
| 19 |
23-421621 |
BUSHING |
| 20 |
24-42164 |
SPRING |
| 21 |
13-69708 |
WAVE WASHER |
| 22 |
24-13676 |
SPRING |
| 23 |
8M0084745 |
LINK ASSEMBLY, Throttle |
| 24 |
8M0084742 |
SOCKET |
| 25 |
421592 |
LEVER |
| 26 |
23-421581 |
BUSHING |
| 27 |
24-42160 |
SPRING |
| 28 |
10-4000331 |
SCREW, (M6 x 30) |
| 29 |
12-69056 |
WASHER, (.255 x .620 x .030) Stainless Steel |
| 30 |
42156 |
LEVER |
| 31 |
42153 |
LEVER |
| 32 |
8155501 |
SHIFT SHAFT |
| 33 |
815567T02 |
SHIFT LINK |
| 34 |
10-40011107 |
SCREW, (M5 x 16) Stainless Steel |
| 35 |
24-39627 |
SPRING |
| 36 |
87-813960A4 |
SWITCH ASSEMBLY Comment: (15 Electric Handle) |
| 37 |
10-88075020 |
SCREW, (M3 x 20) Comment: (15 Electric Handle) |
| 38 |
824923 |
PLATE Comment: (15 Electric Handle) |
▶Tools, Special (1 parts)
| Ref |
OEM Part # |
Part Name |
| - |
NSS |
NOT SOLD SEPARATE, Expanding Rod (Snap On #CG40A6) |
100-Hour / Annual Service Checklist
Regular maintenance keeps your Mercury 6 running reliably season after season. Most of these tasks can be performed with basic tools and the factory service manual.
- Replace water pump impeller and inspect wear plate
- Change engine oil and oil filter (check drain plug washer)
- Replace spark plugs and check ignition timing
- Drain and refill lower unit gear oil; inspect for water contamination
- Inspect fuel lines, primer bulb, and fuel filter for deterioration
- Check and replace sacrificial anodes (zinc or aluminum)
- Inspect propeller for damage; check shaft seal and cotter pin
- Check valve clearance (refer to service manual for specifications)
- Lubricate all grease points (steering, tilt tube, shift linkage)
- Inspect control cables and throttle/shift linkage for smooth operation
-
Pro Tip: Always flush the engine with fresh water after saltwater use — even a quick 10-minute flush significantly extends component life.
-
Pro Tip: Use fuel stabilizer in the tank before winter storage, and fog the cylinders to prevent internal corrosion during extended periods of non-use.
