Installation; Installing Outboard; Propeller Selection; Transporting - Mercury 30 Manual

goc10
a
1 2
oc

INSTALLATION

oca12

INSTALLING OUTBOARD

WARNING
Before operation, the outboard must be correctly installed with the re-
quired mounting hardware as shown. Failure to correctly fasten outboard
could result in outboard ejecting off boat transom causing serious injury,
death, or property damage.
We strongly recommend that your dealer install your outboard and related
accessories to ensure proper installation and good performance. If you install the
outboard yourself, follow instructions in the outboard installation manual which is
provided with the outboard.
Models Without Transom Bracket Clamp Screws
1
The outboard must be secured to the transom with the four 1/2 inch diameter
mounting bolts and locknuts (provided). Install two bolts thru the upper set of
holes and two bolts thru the lower set of holes.
Models With Transom Bracket Clamp Screws
2
The outboard must be secured to the transom one of two ways: EITHER with
clamp screws (a) and two mounting bolts and locknuts (b) provided, OR with
clamp screws (a) and optional Quicksilver or Mercury Precision Parts
Outboard Mounting Kit No. 812432A4 (c).
goc11
ocb2

PROPELLER SELECTION

For best all around performance from your outboard/boat combination, select a
propeller that allows the engine to operate in the upper half of the recommended
full throttle RPM range with the boat normally loaded (refer to Specifications). This
RPM range allows for better acceleration while maintaining maximum boat speed.
If changing conditions cause the RPM to drop below the recommended range
(such as warmer, more humid weather, operation at higher elevations, increased
boat load, or a dirty boat bottom/gear case), a propeller change or cleaning may
be required to maintain performance and ensure the outboards durability.
Check full-throttle RPM, using an accurate tachometer, with the engine trimmed
out to a balanced-steering condition (steering effort equal in both directions)
without causing the propeller to "break loose."
PROPELLER REQUIREMENTS – 40 HP BIGFOOT MODELS
40 HP Bigfoot models require the use of specially designed rubber hub propellers
to reduce both instances and severity of gear case clutch rattle. The use of the
other propellers, although not detrimental to either performance of durability could
result in clutch rattle.
90-10212R40
a
b
c
god9
od

TRANSPORTING

odc1

TRAILERING BOAT/OUTBOARD

Trailer your boat with the outboard tilted down (vertical operating position).
If additional ground clearance is required, the outboard should be tilted up using
an accessory outboard support device. Refer to your local dealer for
recommendations. Additional clearance may be required for railroad crossings,
driveways and trailer bouncing.
IMPORTANT: Do not rely on the power trim/tilt system or tilt support lever
to maintain proper ground clearance for trailering. The outboard tilt support
lever is not intended to support the outboard for trailering.
Shift the outboard to forward gear. This prevents the propeller from spinning freely.
god19
1
odh1

TRANSPORTING PORTABLE FUEL TANKS

Manual venting Type Fuel Tank
1
Close fuel tank air vent when transporting tank. This will prevent escape of fuel
or vapors from tank.
Auto-venting Type Fuel Tank
2
Disconnect the remote fuel line from tank. This will close the air vent and
prevent escape of fuel or vapors from tank.
3
Install tether cap (a) over the fuel line connector stem (b). This will protect the
connector stem from being accidently pushed-in, thus, allowing fuel or vapor
to escape.
Avoid serious injury or death from a gasoline fire or explosion. Follow
portable fuel tank transporting instructions. Transport the fuel tank in a
well ventilated area away from open flame or sparks.
11
b
F
a
2-3
WARNING
GB