Throttle Grip Friction Adjustment - Tiller Handle Models; Steering Friction Adjustment - Tiller Handle Models - Mercury 40 FourStroke Tiller Handle Operation Maintenance Warranty Installation Manual

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
Steering Friction Adjustment ‑ Tiller Handle Models
NOTE: Steering friction adjustment is only provided on models with tiller
handles.
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
c
Insufficient friction adjustment can cause serious injury or death due to loss
of boat control. When setting the friction adjustment, maintain sufficient
steering friction to prevent the outboard from steering into a full turn if the
tiller handle is released.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
19807
a - Tighten friction
b - Loosen friction
c - Locknut
b
26811
!
a - Loosen friction
b - Tighten friction
WARNING
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