Mercury 40 SeaPro - Table of Contents

General Information
Boater's Responsibilities..................................................................................... 1
Before Operating Your Outboard........................................................................ 1
Boat Horsepower Capacity................................................................................. 1
High‑Speed and High‑Performance Boat Operation.......................................... 2
Outboard Remote Control Models ..................................................................... 2
Remote Steering Notice......................................................................................3
Lanyard Stop Switch........................................................................................... 3
Protecting People in the Water........................................................................... 6
Passenger Safety Message ‑ Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats...........................6
Wave and Wake Jumping................................................................................... 8
Impact with Underwater Hazards........................................................................9
Safety Instructions for Hand‑Tilled Outboards.................................................. 10
Exhaust Emissions........................................................................................... 10
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard......................................................... 12
Safe Boating Suggestions................................................................................ 12
Recording Serial Number................................................................................. 14
40 Sea Pro/Marathon Specifications................................................................ 14
40 SeaPro/Marathon Component Identification................................................ 15
Transporting
Trailering Boat/Outboard ................................................................................. 17
Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks.................................................................... 17
Fuel and Oil
Fuel Requirements........................................................................................... 19
Oil Recommendation........................................................................................ 20
Fuel and Oil Ratio............................................................................................. 20
Mixing Fuel and Oil........................................................................................... 21
Filling Oil Injection System................................................................................21
Filling Fuel Tank............................................................................................... 22
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