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Mercury 40/50 Series User Manual

Mercury 40/50 Series
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MAINTENANCE
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The anode requires periodic inspection, especially in saltwater
which will accelerate the erosion. To maintain this corrosion
protection, always replace the anode before it is completely
eroded. Never paint or apply a protective coating on the anode, as
this will reduce effectiveness of the anode.
a - Anode (trim tab)
Important:
Before replacing the anode, remove the spark plug cap to
make sure the engine will not start, then check and
replace the anode.
If the anode is worn out or no anode is fitted on the
outboard motor, aluminum parts will corrode more
rapidly which can cause paint to peel off and damage the
surface.
Propeller Replacement
!
WARNING
Rotating propellers can cause serious injury or death. Never
operate the boat out of the water with a propeller installed. Before
installing or removing a propeller, place the drive unit in neutral
and engage the lanyard stop switch to prevent the engine from
starting. Place a block of wood between the propeller blade and
the anti‑ventilation plate.
REMOVING PROPELLER
1. Remote control model: Shift outboard to Neutral (N) position.
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Mercury 40/50 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMercury
Model40/50 Series
CategoryOutboard Motor
LanguageEnglish

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