Mercury 40 Jet User Manual

FEATURES & CONTROLS
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Throttle Grip Friction Adjustment ‑ Tiller Handle
Models
Throttle Grip Friction Knob ‑ Turn friction knob to set and maintain
the throttle at desired speed. Turn knob clockwise to tighten friction
and turn knob counterclockwise to loosen friction.
a
b
19807
a - Loosen friction b - Tighten friction
Steering Friction Adjustment
TILLER HANDLE MODELS
Steering Friction Adjustment ‑ Adjust this lever to achieve the
desired steering friction (drag) on the tiller handle. Move lever to
the left to tighten friction or move to the right to loosen friction.
NOTE: To maintain proper adjustment, the locknut located on top
of the steering friction lever pivot shaft can be tightened.
a
b
c
26811
a - Tighten friction
b - Loosen friction
c - Locknut

Mercury 40 Jet Specifications

General

Cylinders	3
Starting	Electric
Steering	Remote
Shaft Length	20 in
Horsepower	40 HP
Alternator Output	226-watt
Warranty	3 years