Mercury 40 jet fourstroke User Manual page 10

Maintenance
Outboard Care........................................................................... 83
EPA Emissions Regulations...................................................... 83
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule...................................... 84
Flushing the Cooling System..................................................... 86
Top Cowl Removal and Installation........................................... 88
Exterior Care.............................................................................. 88
Battery Inspection ..................................................................... 89
Fuel System............................................................................... 89
Steering Link Rod Fasteners..................................................... 91
Corrosion Control Anode........................................................... 92
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement................................... 93
Steering Pull Adjustment........................................................... 94
Worn/Dull Impeller..................................................................... 94
Impeller Clearance Adjustment.................................................. 95
Fuse Replacement..................................................................... 96
Timing Belt Inspection............................................................... 97
Lubrication Points...................................................................... 97
Checking Power Trim Fluid...................................................... 101
Changing Engine Oil ............................................................... 102
Submerged Outboard.............................................................. 103
Storage
Storage Preparation................................................................. 104
Protecting External Outboard Components............................. 105
Protecting Internal Engine Components.................................. 105
Jet Drive................................................................................... 105
Positioning Outboard for Storage............................................ 105
Battery Storage........................................................................ 105
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