Replaceable Jet Drive Shear Key - Mercury 40 jet fourstroke User Manual

NOTE: To maintain proper adjustment, the locknut located on
top of the steering friction lever pivot shaft can be tightened.
a
c
Insufficient friction adjustment can cause serious injury or
death due to loss of boat control. When setting the friction
adjustment, maintain sufficient steering friction to prevent the
outboard from steering into a full turn if the tiller handle is
released.

Replaceable Jet Drive Shear Key

The jet drive is equipped with a shear key to protect it in the
event of a lodged impeller. The shear key can be reached by
removing the water intake housing and impeller.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
a -
b -
c -
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Tighten friction
Loosen friction
Locknut
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