Mercury 40 FourStroke Tiller Handle - User Manual

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40 FourStroke Tiller Handle

8M0104951 315 eng

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Table of Contents5
Warranty Registration United States and Canada9
Transfer of Warranty United States and Canada9
Warranty Information9
Transfer of Mercury Product Protection (Extended Service Coverage) Plan United States and Canada10
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion10
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions12
U.S. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty14
Emission Control System Components14
California Emissions Limited Warranty15
California Air Resources Board Explanation of Your California Emission Control Warranty Statement17
Emission Certification Star Label18
Warranty Policy-Australia and New Zealand19
Global Warranty Charts Outboard and Jets23
Boater's Responsibilities28
Before Operating Your Outboard28
Boat Horsepower Capacity28
General Information28
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation29
Lanyard Stop Switch29
Protecting People in the Water32
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats32
Wave and Wake Jumping34
Impact with Underwater Hazards35
Safety Instructions for Hand-Tilled Outboards36
Exhaust Emissions36
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard38
Safe Boating Recommendations38
Recording Serial Number41
40 Fourstroke Specifications41
Component Identification43
Trailering Boat/Outboard44
Transporting44
Fuel Recommendations45
Fuel and Oil45
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement46
EPA Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank Requirements46
Fuel Demand Valve (FDV) Requirement46
Mercury Marine's Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank47
Filling Fuel Tank48
Engine Oil Recommendations48
Checking and Adding Engine Oil49
Warning System - Manual Starting Models51
Features and Controls51
Smartcraft Product52
Manual Tilt System52
Throttle Grip Friction Adjustment - Tiller Handle Models56
Steering Friction Adjustment - Tiller Handle Models56
Trim Tab Adjustment57
Important Daily Inspection before each Use58
Prestarting Check List58
Operation58
Operating in Freezing Temperatures59
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water59
Prestarting Instructions59
Engine Break-In Procedure60
Starting the Engine - Tiller Handle Models60
Gear Shifting63
Stopping the Engine64
Emergency Starting64
Outboard Care66
EPA Emissions Regulations66
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule67
Flushing the Cooling System68
Top Cowl Removal and Installation70
Exterior Care70
Battery Inspection70
Fuel System71
Engine Fuel Filter - Manual Starting Models71
Corrosion Control Anode72
Propeller Replacement73
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement76
Timing Belt Inspection77
Lubrication Points78
Changing Engine Oil80
Gearcase Lubrication81
Gearcase Lubricant Recommendation83
Submerged Outboard83
Storage Preparation84
Protecting External Outboard Components84
Protecting Internal Engine Components84
Storage84
Gearcase85
Positioning Outboard for Storage85
Battery Storage85
Engine will Not Start86
Engine Runs Erratically86
Performance Loss86
Troubleshooting86
Battery will Not Hold Charge87
Parts and Accessories Inquiries88
Service Assistance88
Owner Service Assistance88
Ordering Literature90
Mercury Marine Validated Engine Mounting Hardware92
Installation Information92
Installation92
Installing Outboard95
Fuel Hose Connection98
Flo-Torq I Propeller Installation98
Flo-Torq Reflex Drive Hub Propeller Installation100
Trim Tab Adjustment106
Maintenance Log107

Brand	Mercury
Model	40 FourStroke Tiller Handle
Category	Outboard Motor
Language	English

Mercury 40 FourStroke Tiller Handle - User Manual

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Mercury 40 FourStroke Tiller Handle Specifications

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