Throttle Grip Friction Adjustment - Tiller Handle Models; Steering Friction Adjustment - Tiller Handle Models - Mercury 40 CT Maintenance And Installation Manual

FEATURES AND CONTROLS
SHALLOW WATER OPERATION
When operating the boat in shallow water, the outboard can be tilted beyond
the maximum trim range to prevent hitting bottom.
1. Reduce engine speed below 2000 RPM.
2. Tilt outboard up, keeping the water intake holes submerged at all times.
3. Operate the engine at slow speed only. If engine speed exceeds 2000
RPM, the outboard will automatically return down to the maximum trim
range.
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.
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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.
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a - Loosen friction
b - Tighten friction
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