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OPERATION
99
2.
MH, EH, EHO, EHPTO: Remove the top cowl. Take off the
starter assembly/flywheel cover.
39941
3.
EO,
EPTO:
Remove
the
top
cowl.
Take
off
the
flywheel
cover.
38355
4.
Pull the choke knob.
38349
5.
MH, EH, EHO, EHPTO: Turn the throttle grip so the indicator
line meets the "START" mark.
38348
108
110
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Transfer of Mercury Product Protection (Extended Service Coverage) Plan
11
Transfer of Warranty
11
Warranty Information
11
Warranty Registration United States and Canada
12
Outboard Limited Warranty
13
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion
16
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions
19
Before Operating Your Outboard
22
Boater's Responsibilities
22
General Information
22
Boat Horsepower Capacity
23
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation
23
Outboard Remote Control Models
23
Remote Steering Notice
24
Lanyard Stop Switch
25
Protecting People in the Water
27
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats
28
Wave and Wake Jumping
29
Impact with Underwater Hazards
30
Exhaust Emissions
31
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard
33
Safe Boating Suggestions
34
Recording Serial Number
35
40/50 Specifications (Include English Units)
36
Boat Horsepower Capacity
51
Installing Outboard
51
Installation of the Remote Control Box on Your Boat
56
Installation of the Remote Control Cables (Box Side)
56
Installing the Remote Control Box
56
Connecting the Remote Control Cable to the Engine
57
Connecting Electrical Harnesses
61
Attaching the Steering Link Rod
65
Battery Installation
66
Propeller Selection
67
Carrying the Motor
69
Removing the Motor
69
Transporting
69
Trailering Boat/Outboard
70
Mooring with the Engine Tilted up
71
Storing the Motor
75
Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks
76
Fuel and Oil
78
Fuel Recommendations
78
Non-Oil Injected Models: MH, EH
80
Oil Injected Models: EHO, EHPTO, EO, EPTO
80
Oil Recommendation
80
Features & Controls
84
Remote Control Features
84
Tilting Outboard
84
Shallow Water Operation
85
Trim Adjustment
86
Steering Friction Adjustment
90
Throttle Grip Turning Friction Adjustment
91
Trim Tab Adjustment
91
Operating in Freezing Temperatures
94
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water
94
Operation
94
Pre-Starting Check List
94
Engine Break-In Procedure
95
Operating at High Elevations
95
Starting the Engine
96
Gear Shifting
104
Emergency Starting
108
Stopping the Engine
113
EPA Regulations
116
Outboard Care
116
EPA Emissions
117
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule
117
Flushing the Cooling System
119
Top Cowl Removal and Installation
120
Battery Inspection
121
Fuel System
121
Corrosion Control Anode
124
Fuse Replacement - Electric Start Remote Control Models
124
Propeller Replacement
125
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement
130
Gearcase Lubrication
131
Lubrication Points
131
Submerged Outboard
134
Storage
135
Storage Preparation
135
Protecting External Outboard Components
136
Protecting Internal Engine Components
136
Battery Storage
137
Gearcase
137
Positioning Outboard for Storage
137
Pre-Season Check
137
Engine Runs Erratically
139
Engine will Not Start
139
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models)
139
Troubleshooting
139
Battery will Not Hold Charge
140
Performance Loss
140
Associated Parts
141
Associated Parts
142
Propeller Selection
142
Note
143
Optional Accessories
144
Local Repair Service
148
Owner Service Assistance
148
Parts and Accessories Inquiries
148
Service Assistance
148
Service Away from Home
148
Mercury Marine Service Offices
149
Wiring Diagrams
151
Wire Color Code Abbreviations
152
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Mercury 40/50 Series Specifications
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Brand
Mercury
Model
40/50 Series
Category
Outboard Motor
Language
English
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