Emergency Starting - Manual Start Models; Maintenance; Outboard Care; Selecting Replacement Parts For Your Outboard - Mercury 40 Manual

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EMERGENCY STARTING - MANUAL START MODELS

If the starter system fails, use the spare starter rope (provided) and follow
procedure.
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Shift outboard to neutral (N) position.
WARNING
When using emergency starter rope to start engine, the start-in-gear pro-
tection provided by the remote control is inoperative. Make sure to set the
outboard gear shift into neutral to prevent outboard from starting in gear.
Sudden unexpected acceleration could result in serious injury or death.
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If starter rope is intact, pull rope out of the rewind housing and tie a knot (a) in
the rope as shown. Remove retainer (b) from end of rope and untie the retainer
knot.
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Remove the rewind starter.
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EMERGENCY STARTING – MANUAL START MODELS
WARNING
To prevent getting an electrical shock, DO NOT touch any ignition com-
ponent, wiring, or spark plug wire when starting or running the engine.
WARNING
The exposed moving flywheel can cause serious injury. Keep your hands,
hair, clothing, tools, and other objects away from engine when starting
or running the engine. Do not attempt to reinstall a flywheel cover, rewind
starter assembly, or top cowl when engine is running.
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Place the starter rope knot into the flywheel notch and wind the rope clockwise
around the flywheel.
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If engine is cold, push in the fuel primer button 4 to 6 times.
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Pull the starter rope to start the engine.
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MAINTENANCE

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OUTBOARD CARE

To keep your outboard in the best operating condition, it is important that your
outboard receive the periodic inspections and maintenance listed in the Inspection
and Maintenance Schedule. We urge you to keep it maintained properly to ensure
the safety of you and your passengers and retain its dependability.
Neglected inspection and maintenance service of your outboard or at-
tempting to perform maintenance or repair on your outboard if you are
not familiar with the correct service and safety procedures could cause
personal injury, death, or product failure.
Record maintenance performed in Maintenance Log at the back of this book. Save
all maintenance work orders and receipts.
SELECTING REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR YOUR
OUTBOARD
We recommend using original Mercury Precision or Quicksilver replacement parts
and Genuine Lubricants.
Using a replacement part that is inferior to the original part could result
in personal injury, death, or product failure.
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EMISSION CERTIFICATION LABEL
An emission certification label, showing emission levels and engine specifications
directly related to emissions, is placed on the engine at time of manufacture.
a.Idle Speed
b.Engine Horsepower
c. Timing Specification
d.Recommended Spark Plug & Gap
e.Valve Clearance (if Applicable)
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OWNER RESPONSIBILITY
The owner/operator is required to have engine maintenance performed to maintain
emission levels within prescribed certification standards.
The owner/operator is not to modify the engine in any manner that would alter the
horsepower or allow emissions levels to exceed their predetermined factory
specifications.
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Before Each Use
1. Check that lanyard stop switch stops the engine.
2. Visually inspect the fuel system for deterioration or leaks.
3. Check outboard for tightness on transom.
4. Check steering system for binding or loose components.
5. Remote Control Models – Visually check steering link rod fasteners for proper
tightness. (page 21)
6. Check propeller blades for damage.
After Each Use
1. Flush out the outboard cooling system if operating in salt or polluted water.
(page 20)
2. Wash off all salt deposits and flush out the exhaust outlet of the propeller and
gear case with fresh water if operating in salt water.
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g.Maximum Emission Output for
the Engine Family
h.Piston Displacement
i. Date of Manufacture
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