Lifting Outboard; Steering Link Rod - Mercury 40 Service Manual

Lifting Outboard

Electric Start Models – Remove plastic cap from fly-
wheel hub. Thread lifting ring into flywheel a mini-
mum of 5 turns. Replace plastic cap after installation.
Manual Start Models – Use lifting eye.
90-852572R1 JANUARY 1998

Steering Link Rod

1. Install steering link rod per illustration.
40-60 HP
60 Hp
40-50 Hp
f
c
a
a - Special Bolt (10-90041) Torque to
20 lb. ft.(27.1 N·m)
b - Nylon Insert Locknut (11-34863) Torque to
20 lb. ft.(27.1 N·m)
c - Spacer (12-71970)
d - Flat Washer (2)
e Nylon Insert Locknut (11-34863) Tighten Locknut Until it
Seats, Then Back Nut Off 1/4 Turn
f - Use Correct Hole
IMPORTANT: The steering link rod that connects
the steering cable to the engine must be fastened
using special bolt ("a" - Part Number 10-90041)
and self locking nuts ("b" & "e" Part Number
11-34863). These locknuts must never be re-
placed with common nuts (non-locking) as they
will work loose and vibrate off, freeing the link
rod to disengage.
WARNING
Disengagement of a steering link rod can result
in the boat taking a full, sudden, sharp turn. This
potentially violent action can cause occupants to
be thrown overboard exposing them to serious
injury or death.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - 1D-1
b
d
e