Mercury 40 Service Manual page 40

Installing Outboard 55-60 HP
55-60 HP - Non-Thumb Screw Models
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a - Non Thumb Screw
6. Center outboard on the transom.
7. Secure outboard to the transom temporarily us-
ing C-clamps.
8. Mark location for four mounting holes.
NOTE: Normally the 4 upper mounting holes marked
(a) are to be drilled. This allows the outboard to be
raised without re-drilling. Use other holes if neces-
sary to avoid obstructions.
a
a
a - Upper Mounting Holes
1D-4 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
9. Drill four mounting holes using a 17/32 in. (13.5
mm) drill bit.
10. Position outboard so the anti-ventilation plate is
within 1 in. (25.4 mm) of the boat bottom.
0 - 1 in.
(0 - 25.4 mm)
a - Anti-Ventilation Plate
11. Fasten outboard with provided mounting hard-
ware shown. Apply RTV Silicon Sealer to shank
of bolts (not threads).
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a - 1/2 in. Diameter Bolts (4)
a
b - Flat Washer (4)
c - Locknut (4)
Before operation, the outboard must be correctly
a
installed with four mounting bolts shown. Failure
to correctly fasten outboard could result in out-
board ejecting off boat transom causing serious
injury, death, or property damage.
b
RTV Silicone Sealer (92-91601-1)
WARNING
90-852572R1 JANUARY 1998
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