Mercury 40 Service Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION
90-828631R3 MARCH 1999 Page 1C-1
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Section 1C - General Information
Table of Contents
Serial Number Location 1C-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Conditions Affecting Performance 1C-2. . . . . . . . . . .
Weather 1C-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boat 1C-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 1C-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Following Complete Submersion 1C-5. . . . . . . . . . . .
Submerged While Running
(Special Instructions) 1C-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Salt Water Submersion
(Special Instructions) 1C-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fresh Water Submersion
(Special Instructions) 1C-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Propeller Selection 1C-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Propeller Removal/Installation 1C-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Standard Models 1C-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Trim System 1C-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Information 1C-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Trim Operation 1C-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trim “In” Angle Adjustment 1C-10. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trim Tab Adjustment 1C-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compression Check 1C-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cylinder Leakage Testing 1C-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Analysis 1C-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Painting Procedures 1C-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning & Painting Aluminum
Propellers & Gear Housings 1C-14. . . . . . . . . . . .
Decal Application 1C-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decal Removal 1C-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instructions for “Wet” Application 1C-15. . . . . . . .
Serial Number Location
The Outboard serial number is located on the lower starboard side of the engine block. A
serial number is also located on the starboard side of the swivel bracket.
19XX
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OGXXXXXX
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a - Serial Number
b - Model Year
c - Model Description
d - Year Manufactured
e - Certified Europe Insignia

Mercury 40 Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	40
Category	Outboard Motor
Language	English