Mercury 40 4-Stroke User Manual

OPERATION
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3. Set the lanyard stop switch to the "RUN" position. Refer to General Information - Lanyard Stop
Switch.
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4. Shift the outboard to the neutral ("N") position.
N
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5. Models without power trim - Position the tilt lock lever to the lock position.
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6. Position the remote control or throttle-only lever as follows:
• Cold engine (carbureted) - Move the control handle to neutral or the throttle-only lever to the
fully closed position.
• Warm engine (carbureted) - Advance the throttle-only lever or the control handle to the
maximum throttle-only position. After engine has started, immediately reduce idle speed to
normal.
• Flooded engine (carbureted) - Advance the throttle-only lever or the control handle to the
maximum throttle-only position and continue to crank the engine for starting. Immediately
reduce engine speed after engine starts.
NOTE: Cold Engine - air temperature is below 4 °C (40 °F) - After starting the engine, slowly advance
the neutral fast idle speed feature to increase idle speed until engine is warmed up.
• Cold engine (EFI) - Move the control handle to neutral or the throttle-only lever to the fully
closed position.

Mercury 40 4-Stroke Specifications

General

Engine Type	4-Stroke
Horsepower	40 hp
Cylinders	3
Fuel Induction System	Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Starting	Electric
Displacement	747 cc
Shaft Length	20 in
Dry Weight	216 lbs
Steering	Remote
Alternator Amp	18 amp / 226 watt
Full Throttle RPM	5500 - 6000 RPM