Mercury 40 Jet - Page 6

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FUEL & OIL
Fuel Recommendations.............................................................35
Filling Fuel Tank........................................................................37
Engine Oil Recommendations...................................................37
Checking and Adding Engine Oil...............................................38
FEATURES & CONTROLS
Remote Control Features..........................................................40
Warning System........................................................................41
Power Trim and Tilt....................................................................43
Throttle Grip Friction Adjustment ‑ Tiller Handle Models...........47
Steering Friction Adjustment......................................................47
Replaceable Jet Drive Shear Key..............................................48
OPERATION
Pre‑Starting Check List..............................................................49
Operating In Freezing Temperatures.........................................49
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water..................................50
Operating In Shallow Water.......................................................50
How the Jet Drive Operates.......................................................50
Stopping the Boat in an Emergency..........................................52
Steering the Boat.......................................................................52
Mooring The Boat......................................................................53
Water Intake Blockage...............................................................53
Clearing A Lodged Impeller.......................................................54
Pre‑Starting Instructions............................................................54
Engine Break‑in Procedure........................................................55
Starting the Engine ‑ Remote Control Models...........................55
Starting the Engine ‑ Tiller Handle Models................................58
Gear Shifting .............................................................................60
Stopping The Engine ................................................................62
Emergency Starting ..................................................................62