Mercury 40 jet fourstroke - Features and Controls; Remote Control Features; Warning System; Power Trim and Tilt

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Features and Controls
Remote Control Features.......................................................... 56
Warning System........................................................................ 57
Power Trim and Tilt....................................................................59
Throttle Grip Friction Adjustment ‑ Tiller Handle Models........... 63
Steering Friction Adjustment ‑ Tiller Handle Models..................63
Replaceable Jet Drive Shear Key.............................................. 64
Operation
Important Daily Inspection Before Each Use ............................ 65
Prestarting Check List................................................................65
Operating in Freezing Temperatures......................................... 66
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water.................................. 66
Operating in Shallow Water....................................................... 67
How the Jet Drive Operates.......................................................67
Stopping the Boat in an Emergency.......................................... 69
Steering the Boat....................................................................... 69
Mooring the Boat....................................................................... 70
Water Intake Blockage...............................................................71
Clearing A Lodged Impeller....................................................... 71
Pre‑Starting Instructions............................................................ 72
Engine Break‑in Procedure........................................................72
Starting the Engine ‑ Remote Control Models........................... 73
Starting the Engine ‑ Tiller Handle Models................................ 75
Gear Shifting ............................................................................. 78
Stopping the Engine ................................................................. 79
Emergency Starting .................................................................. 80