Mercury 40 FourStroke Maintenance And Installation Manual page 8

Features and Controls
Remote Control Features................................................................................. 26
Warning System............................................................................................... 27
Power Trim and Tilt........................................................................................... 29
Throttle Grip Friction Adjustment - Tiller Handle Models.................................. 32
Steering Friction Adjustment - Tiller Handle Models......................................... 32
Trim Tab Adjustment........................................................................................ 33
Operation
Important Daily Inspection Before Each Use ................................................... 35
Prestarting Check List....................................................................................... 35
Operating in Freezing Temperatures................................................................ 36
Operating in Saltwater or Polluted Water......................................................... 36
Prestarting Instructions..................................................................................... 36
Engine Break-in Procedure............................................................................... 37
Starting the Engine - Remote Control Models.................................................. 37
Starting the Engine - Tiller Handle Models....................................................... 40
Gear Shifting .................................................................................................... 42
Stopping the Engine ........................................................................................ 43
Emergency Starting ......................................................................................... 44
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