Throttle Grip Friction Adjustment - Tiller Handle Models; Steering Friction Adjustment - Mercury 40 SeaPro Operation, Maintenance & Installation Manual

FEATURES AND CONTROLS
AUXILIARY TILT SWITCH
The auxiliary tilt switch can be used to tilt the outboard up or down using the
power trim system.
a
SHALLOW WATER OPERATION
When operating your boat in shallow water, you can tilt the outboard beyond
the maximum trim range to prevent hitting bottom.
1. Reduce the engine speed below 2000 RPM.
2. Tilt the outboard up. Make sure all the water intake holes stay 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.
a
b

Steering Friction Adjustment

TILLER HANDLE MODELS
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 or steering wheel is released.
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a - Auxiliary tilt switch
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WARNING
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Loosen friction
Tighten friction
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