Mercury 40 Jet Manual page 6

TABLE OF CONTENTS
FUEL & OIL
Fuel Recommendations.............................................................35
Filling Fuel Tank........................................................................37
Engine Oil Recommendations...................................................37
Checking and Adding Engine Oil...............................................38
FEATURES & CONTROLS
Remote Control Features..........................................................40
Warning System........................................................................41
Power Trim and Tilt....................................................................43
Throttle Grip Friction Adjustment - Tiller Handle Models...........47
Steering Friction Adjustment...................................................... 47
Replaceable Jet Drive Shear Key..............................................48
OPERATION
Pre-Starting Check List..............................................................49
Operating In Freezing Temperatures......................................... 49
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water..................................50
Operating In Shallow Water.......................................................50
How the Jet Drive Operates....................................................... 50
Stopping the Boat in an Emergency..........................................52
Steering the Boat.......................................................................52
Mooring The Boat......................................................................53
Water Intake Blockage............................................................... 53
Clearing A Lodged Impeller.......................................................54
Pre-Starting Instructions............................................................54
Engine Break-in Procedure........................................................ 55
Starting the Engine - Remote Control Models...........................55
Starting the Engine - Tiller Handle Models................................58
Gear Shifting .............................................................................60
Stopping The Engine ................................................................62
Emergency Starting ..................................................................62
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