Mercury 40 Service Manual

CLAMP/SWIVEL BRACKETS & DRIVESHAFT HOUSING
90-828631R3 MARCH 1999 Page 5A-19
6. Adjust the co-pilot steering friction as follows:
• Loosen the secondary steering friction screw. This screw can be used after the
co-pilot lever has been adjusted to add steering friction on the tiller handle.
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a-Secondary Steering Friction Screw
• Set the co-pilot lever to the full friction (left side) position.
• Tighten locknut to the desired co-pilot friction. Move the co-pilot lever to the less fric-
tion (right side) position, the outboard should steer freely.
More Friction
Less Friction

Mercury 40 Specifications

General

Horsepower	40 hp
Starting System	Electric
Steering	Remote
Fuel Induction System	EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection)
Shaft Length	20"
Full Throttle RPM Range	6000