Emergency Starting - Mercury 40 CT Maintenance And Installation Manual

2. Tiller handle models ‑ Reduce the engine speed and shift the outboard
to neutral position. Push in the engine stop button or turn the ignition key
to "OFF" position.

Emergency Starting

If the starter system fails, use the spare starter rope (provided) and follow
procedure.
NOTE: EFI models ‑ Engine must have a fully charged battery to start the
engine.
1. Remove flywheel cover or manual starter assembly.
2. Shift outboard to neutral ("N") position.
The neutral‑speed‑protection device is inoperative when starting the engine
with the emergency starter rope. Set the engine speed at idle and the gear
shift in neutral to prevent the outboard from starting in gear.
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