540 Installation/Operational Specifications 

Application
Recreational, Commercial and High Performance

Corrosion Protection
Multiple anodes, all castings chromatized and layered with powder coatings

Engine Drive Shaft

Mounting flange available for several types of transmissions

Exhaust

None through the sterndrive

Gear Ratios

1.21:1, 1.33:1. 1.51:1, 1.69:1

Lubrication

Full immersion, six quarts with external reservoir

Propeller

Up to 406 Nm (738 lb. ft.) input for recreational, lower for commercial applications

Torsional Coupling
Optional compact torsional coupling design reduces vibrations for quieter performance

Transmission

Reversing transmission required

Transom Mounting

Template available

Transom Requirements

14o angle nominal, 6.4 mm - 57.2 mm (¼ in - 2¼ in) thick

Trim/Lift System
Approximate -6o to +10o trim, twin cylinders with electrohydraulic pump
Approximate 40o of total lift range

Warranty
Recreational/Commercial: Standard Warranty
High Performance: No Warranty

Water Pickup

None through the sterndrive