Features & Controls - Mercury 4 4-Stroke Manual

Features & Controls
Fuel Shut-Off Valve (4 Hp Models) - Turn valve up to close or down to open. If an optional remote fuel tank is used,
turn valve up when using the remote fuel tank. Turn valve down when using the internal fuel tank.
Choke Knob - Pull completely out when starting a cold engine. Push halfway in as engine is warming up. Push in
completely after engine is warmed up.
Throttle Grip Friction Knob - Turn friction knob to set and maintain the throttle at desired speed. Turn knob up to
tighten friction and down to loosen friction.
a - Direction to tighten friction
Avoid possible serious injury or death from loss of boat control. Maintain sufficient steering friction to prevent
the outboard from steering into a full turn if the tiller handle or steering wheel is released.
Steering Friction Adjustment - Adjust this knob to achieve the desired steering friction (drag) on the tiller handle.
Turn knob clockwise to tighten friction and counterclockwise to loosen friction.
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