Fuel Hose Connection - Remote Control Models - Mercury 40 FourStroke Maintenance And Installation Manual

Assemble steering link rod to steering cable with two flat washers and nylon
insert locknut. Tighten locknut until it seats, then back nut off 1/4 turn.
Assemble steering link rod to engine with special washer head bolt, locknut and
spacer. First torque bolt, then torque locknut to specifications.
Fuel Hose Connection ‑ Remote Control Models
REMOTE FUEL HOSE SIZE
Minimum fuel hose inside diameter (ID) is 8 mm (5/16 in.). Use a separate fuel
hose/fuel tank pickup for each engine.
FUEL HOSE CONNECTION
Fasten the remote fuel hose to the fitting with a metal hose clamp or the plastic
type hose clamp that is provided with the outboard.
INSTALLATION
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Hose clamp
Remote fuel hose
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