Mercury 40 JET FOURSTROKE Operation, Maintenance & Installation Manual page 70

• Tilt tube ‑ Lubricate through fitting.
• Co‑pilot shaft (tiller handle models) ‑ Lubricate through fitting. Move
the steering friction lever back and forth while lubricating.
Incorrect cable lubrication can cause hydraulic lock, leading to serious
injury or death from loss of boat control. Completely retract the end of the
steering cable before applying lubricant.
• Steering cable grease fitting (if equipped) ‑ Rotate steering wheel to
fully retract the steering cable end into the outboard tilt tube. Lubricate
through fitting.
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