Installation Information - Mercury 40 FourStroke Maintenance And Installation Manual

3. Do not install wedges or plates between the transom clamp brackets and
the transom (or jack plate). Refer to Figure 4.
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Installation Information

BOAT HORSEPOWER CAPACITY
Exceeding the boat's maximum horsepower rating can cause serious injury
or death. Overpowering the boat can affect boat control and flotation
characteristics or break the transom. Do not install an engine that exceeds
the boat's maximum power rating.
Do not overpower or overload your boat. Most boats will carry a required
capacity plate indicating the maximum acceptable power and load as
determined by the manufacturer following certain federal guidelines. If in doubt,
contact your dealer or the boat manufacturer.
U.S. COAST GUARD CAP ACITY
MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER XXX
MAXIMUM PERSON
MAXIMUM WEIGHT
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CAPACITY (POUNDS)
CAPACITY
Figure 4
a - Boat transom or jack plate
b - Transom clamp bracket
c - Wedge/plate
WARNING
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