Mercury 40 CT Maintenance And Installation Manual page 97

START IN GEAR PROTECTION
Starting the engine with the drive in gear can cause serious injury or death.
Never operate a boat that does not have a neutral‑safety‑protection device.
The remote control connected to the outboard must be equipped with a start in
neutral only protection device. This prevents the engine from starting in gear.
LOW PERMEATION FUEL HOSE REQUIREMENT
Required for outboards manufactured for sale, sold, or offered for sale in the
United States.
• The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires that any outboard
manufactured after January 1, 2009, must use low permeation fuel hose
for the primary fuel hose connecting the fuel tank to the outboard.
• Low permeation hose is USCG Type B1‑15 or Type A1‑15, defined as not
exceeding 15 g/m²/24 h with CE 10 fuel at 23 °C as specified in SAE J
1527 ‑ marine fuel hose.
ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP
If an electric fuel pump is used, the fuel pressure must not exceed 27.58 kPa
(4 psi) at the engine. If necessary, install a pressure regulator to regulate the
pressure.
INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS
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a - Minimum transom opening
b - Engine centerline for dual engines
Minimum Transom Opening
Single engine (remote)
Single engine (tiller)
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INSTALLATION
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48.3 cm (19 in.)
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