Mercury 40 JET FOURSTROKE Operation, Maintenance & Installation Manual page 8

Features and Controls
Remote Control Features................................................................................. 23
Warning System............................................................................................... 24
Power Trim and Tilt........................................................................................... 26
Throttle Grip Friction Adjustment - Tiller Handle Models.................................. 29
Steering Friction Adjustment - Tiller Handle Models......................................... 29
Replaceable Jet Drive Shear Key..................................................................... 30
Operation
Important Daily Inspection Before Each Use ................................................... 31
Prestarting Check List....................................................................................... 31
Operating in Freezing Temperatures................................................................ 32
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water......................................................... 32
Operating in Shallow Water.............................................................................. 32
How the Jet Drive Operates.............................................................................. 32
Stopping the Boat in an Emergency................................................................. 34
Steering the Boat.............................................................................................. 34
Mooring the Boat.............................................................................................. 35
Water Intake Blockage...................................................................................... 35
Clearing A Lodged Impeller.............................................................................. 35
Pre-Starting Instructions................................................................................... 36
Engine Break-in Procedure............................................................................... 36
Starting the Engine - Remote Control Models.................................................. 36
Starting the Engine - Tiller Handle Models....................................................... 39
Gear Shifting .................................................................................................... 42
Stopping the Engine ........................................................................................ 43
Emergency Starting ......................................................................................... 43
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