Mercury 40 jet fourstroke - Troubleshooting; Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models); Engine Will Not Start; Engine Runs Erratically

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Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models)
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Engine Will Not Start................................................................107
Engine Runs Erratically........................................................... 108
Engine Overspeed (Excessive RPM)...................................... 108
Performance Loss....................................................................108
Battery Will Not Hold Charge................................................... 109
Owner Service Assistance
Local Repair Service................................................................110
Service Away from Home........................................................ 110
Parts and Accessories Inquiries.............................................. 110
Service Assistance.................................................................. 110
Ordering Literature...................................................................113
Outboard Installation
Mercury Marine Validated Engine Mounting Hardware........... 115
Installation Information.............................................................116
Determining the Mounting Height of the Outboard ................. 118
Checking Boat Transom Construction..................................... 121
Fastening the Outboard........................................................... 122
Steering Cable ‑ Starboard Side Routed Cable....................... 123
Steering Link Rod Fasteners................................................... 124
Steering Cable Seal................................................................. 126
Fuel Hose Connection ‑ Remote Control Models.................... 126
Electrical Connections and Control Cable Installation............. 127
Trim‑In Stop Adjustment ‑ Power Trim Models........................ 133
Water Testing.......................................................................... 133
Maintenance Log
Maintenance Log..................................................................... 135