Mercury 40 4-Stroke Manual page 79

OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
Fastening the Outboard to the Transom
1. Install the outboard so that the anti-ventilation plate is in-line or within 25 mm (1 in.) below the
bottom of the boat.
a - Anti-ventilation plate
2. Apply marine sealer to the shanks of bolts, not the threads.
3. Fasten the outboard with the provided mounting hardware. Tighten the locknuts to the specified
torque.
NOTE: For a more accurate torque, turn/tighten the mounting locknuts rather than turning the mounting
bolts.
a - 1/2 in. diameter bolt (4)
b - Flat washer (4)
Description
Outboard mounting locknuts and bolts
STEERING CABLE - STARBOARD SIDE ROUTED CABLE
1. Lubricate the entire cable end.
b
c
b
73
a
8045
b - 25 mm (1 in.)
a
28481
c - Locknut (4)
Nm
75
10261
lb. in. lb. ft.
55