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Mercury 40 Service Manual

Mercury 40
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OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION
Page 1D-10 90-828631R3 MARCH 1999
5. Push in on the cable end until resistance is felt.
6. While pushing in on the cable end, adjust the cable barrel to attain the measured dis-
tance taken in Step 3.
a
b
a-Adjust Cable Barrel To Attain The Measured Distance Taken In Step 3
b-Cable Barrel
7. Place cable barrel into the barrel holder. Fasten cable to pin with retainer.
b
a
a-Place Barrel Into Barrel Holder
b-Retainer
8. Check shift cable adjustments as follows:
a. Shift remote control into forward. The propeller shaft should be locked in gear. If not,
adjust the barrel closer to the cable end.
b. Shift remote control into neutral. The propeller shaft should turn freely without drag.
If not, adjust the barrel away from the cable end. Repeat steps a and b.
c. Shift remote control into reverse while turning propeller. The propeller shaft should
be locked in gear. If not, adjust the barrel away from the cable end. Repeat steps a
thru c.
d. Shift remote control back to neutral. The propeller shaft should turn freely without
drag. If not, adjust the barrel closer to the cable end. Repeat steps a thru d.

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Mercury 40 Specifications

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Horsepower40 hp
Starting SystemElectric
SteeringRemote
Fuel Induction SystemEFI (Electronic Fuel Injection)
Shaft Length20"
Full Throttle RPM Range6000

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