Mercury 40 CT Maintenance And Installation Manual page 9

Maintenance
Cleaning Care Recommendations.................................................................... 47
EPA Emissions Regulations............................................................................. 49
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule ............................................................ 50
Flushing the Cooling System............................................................................ 51
Top Cowl Removal and Installation.................................................................. 52
Exterior Care..................................................................................................... 52
Battery Inspection ............................................................................................ 52
Fuel System...................................................................................................... 53
Steering Link Rod Fasteners............................................................................ 54
Corrosion Control Anode.................................................................................. 55
Propeller Replacement-Standard Gearcase.................................................. 56
Propeller Replacement-Command Thrust Gearcase..................................... 59
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement.......................................................... 63
Fuse Replacement............................................................................................ 64
Timing Belt Inspection...................................................................................... 64
Lubrication Points............................................................................................. 65
Checking Power Trim Fluid............................................................................... 67
Changing Engine Oil ........................................................................................ 68
Gearcase Lubricant.......................................................................................... 70
Submerged Outboard....................................................................................... 73
Storage
Storage Preparation.......................................................................................... 74
Protecting External Outboard Components...................................................... 74
Protecting Internal Engine Components........................................................... 75
Gearcase.......................................................................................................... 75
Positioning Outboard for Storage..................................................................... 75
Battery Storage................................................................................................. 75
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models)...................... 76
Engine Will Not Start......................................................................................... 76
Engine Runs Erratically.................................................................................... 76
Performance Loss............................................................................................. 77
Battery Will Not Hold Charge............................................................................ 77
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