Mercury Technical Database

Mercury 7.5hp (2-Stroke)

Name: Mercury 7.5hp (2-Stroke) Outboard Motor (1990)
Brand: Mercury
Availability: OutOfStock

7.5 HP 1990 2-Stroke Discontinued ✓ Service Data Verified

Smaller Model 6hp (2-Stroke)

Current Model 7.5hp (2-Stroke)

Larger Model 7.5hp (Blue Stripe)

General Specifications

HP / kW 7.5 HP / 5.6 kW

Displacement 179 cc (10.9 cu in.)

Cylinders 2 (Inline)

WOT RPM 4500 - 5500

Weight 24 kg / 53 lbs

Drive & Lower Unit

Gear Ratio 2.0

Shaft Length 15", 20"

Electrical System

Alternator Output 60 Watts

Starting System Manual

Technical Maintenance Toolkit

Verified service specifications for the Mercury 7.5hp (2-Stroke) (1990)

Lubrication

Engine Oil

TC-W3 2-Stroke

Gearcase Lube 160 ml

Ignition System

Spark Plug

NGK B7HS

Firing Order 1-2-3-4

Performance Specs

Idle RPM 700 ± 50

WOT Range 4500-5500

Alternator 60W

Standard Maintenance Intervals

20H Break-in Service

100H Annual Tune-up

300H Water Pump & Seals

Identification

The serial number for the Mercury 7.5hp (2-Stroke) is typically found on a plate located on the transom bracket.

Technical Toolkit

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Maintenance Compatibility

These models share common service parts with the Mercury 7.5hp (2-Stroke):

Model Evolution

History of the Mercury 7.5HP series over the years:

1978 7.5hp (Blue Stripe)

Category Discovery

All 7.5HP Motors Full Mercury Index 1990s Archive

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Reference Data

Information compiled from Mercury Marine factory service manuals and original sales literature published in 1990.