Remote Steering Notice - Mercury 40 jet fourstroke User Manual

Starting the engine with the drive in gear can cause serious
injury or death. Never operate a boat that does not have a
neutral‑safety‑protection device.

Remote Steering Notice

The steering link rod that connects the steering cable to the
engine must be fastened utilizing self‑locking nuts. These
self‑locking nuts must never be replaced with common nuts
(non‑locking) as they will work loose and vibrate off, freeing the
link rod to disengage.
Improper fasteners or improper installation procedures can
result in loosening or disengagement of the steering link rod.
This can cause a sudden, unexpected loss of boat control,
resulting in serious injury or death due to occupants being
thrown within or out of the boat. Always use required
components and follow instructions and torque procedures.
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