Mercury 40 CT Maintenance And Installation Manual page 102

IMPORTANT: Clearance must be maintained between the vessel transom and
the outboard transom bracket relief radius area. Failure to maintain clearance
may damage the transom bracket and cause the transom bracket to fail.
Adjustments to the position of the Mercury Marine transom drilling fixture may
be required to ensure proper clearance of the transom bracket relief radius
area.
Installation
1. Apply marine sealer to the shanks of the bolts, not to the threads.
2. Fasten the outboard with the correct mounting hardware. Tighten the
locknuts to the specified torque.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that a minimum of two full threads of the mounting bolts
extend beyond the locknut after tightening. The locknut must be drawn tight
while still engaging the bolt threads and not contacting the shank of the bolt.
INSTALLATION
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