1997+ Mercury 35/40HP 2 Cylinder Outboards Service Manual PN 90-826148R2, Page 37Get this manual
WARNING Before operation, the outboard must be correctly installed with four mounting bolts shownFailure to correctly fasten outboard could result in outboard ejecting off boat transom causing serious injury, death, or property damage
Me asure the transom height of your boatThe boat bottom should be aligned or be within in(25mm) below the anti-ventilation plate of the outboard
Models With Transom Bracket Thumb Screws
aAnti-Ventilation Plate
0-1 in(0-25mm)
IMPORTANT: Outboards with transom bracket thumb screws can be secured to the boat transom, using optional Quicksilver Accessory Outboard Mounting Kit"a" PN 812432A5), to allow for quick removal and installation of outboardRefer to installation instructions supplied with the mounting kit before drilling any mounting holes in the boat transom
aTransom Bracket Thumb Screws