Mercury 40 FourStroke Maintenance And Installation Manual page 9

Maintenance
Cleaning Care Recommendations.................................................................... 46
EPA Emissions Regulations............................................................................. 48
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule ............................................................ 49
Flushing the Cooling System............................................................................ 50
Top Cowl Removal and Installation.................................................................. 51
Exterior Care..................................................................................................... 51
Battery Inspection ............................................................................................ 51
Fuel System...................................................................................................... 52
Steering Link Rod Fasteners............................................................................ 53
Corrosion Control Anode.................................................................................. 54
Propeller Replacement - 87.3 mm (3-7/16 in.) Diameter Gearcase................. 55
Propeller Replacement - 108 mm (4-1/4 in.) Diameter Gearcase.................... 58
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement.......................................................... 62
Fuse Replacement............................................................................................ 63
Timing Belt Inspection...................................................................................... 63
Lubrication Points............................................................................................. 64
Checking Power Trim Fluid............................................................................... 66
Changing Engine Oil ........................................................................................ 67
Gearcase Lubricant.......................................................................................... 69
Submerged Outboard....................................................................................... 72
Storage
Storage Preparation.......................................................................................... 73
Protecting External Outboard Components...................................................... 73
Protecting Internal Engine Components........................................................... 74
Gearcase.......................................................................................................... 74
Positioning Outboard for Storage..................................................................... 74
Battery Storage................................................................................................. 74
Troubleshooting
Starter Motor Will Not Crank the Engine (Electric Start Models)...................... 75
Engine Will Not Start......................................................................................... 75
Engine Runs Erratically.................................................................................... 75
Performance Loss............................................................................................. 76
Battery Will Not Hold Charge............................................................................ 76
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