Mercury 40 jet fourstroke - General Information; Boaters Responsibilities; Before Operating Your Outboard; Steering at Low Speeds

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General Information
Boater's Responsibilities............................................................ 27
Before Operating Your Outboard............................................... 27
Boat Horsepower Capacity........................................................ 28
High‑Speed and High‑Performance Boat Operation................. 29
Outboard Remote Control Models ............................................ 29
Remote Steering Notice.............................................................30
Lanyard Stop Switch.................................................................. 31
Stopping the Boat in an Emergency.......................................... 33
Protecting People In The Water.................................................34
Passenger Safety Message ‑ Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats
................................................................................................... 35
Wave and Wake Jumping.......................................................... 37
Safety Instructions for Hand‑Tilled Outboards........................... 37
Exhaust Emissions.................................................................... 38
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard.................................. 41
Safe Boating Recommendations............................................... 41
Recording Serial Number.......................................................... 44
40 Jet FourStroke Specifications............................................... 45
Component Identification........................................................... 46
Transporting
Trailering Boat/Outboard........................................................... 47
Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks............................................. 47
Fuel and Oil
Fuel Recommendations............................................................. 49
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement ................................. 50
EPA Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank Requirements................. 51
Fuel Demand Valve (FDV) Requirement................................... 51
Mercury Marine's Pressurized Portable Fuel Tank.................... 52
Filling Fuel Tank........................................................................ 53
Engine Oil Recommendations................................................... 54
Checking and Adding Engine Oil............................................... 54