1997+ Mercury 35/40HP 2 Cylinder Outboards Service Manual PN 90-826148R2, Page 95Get this manual
Installation 1Secure starter to block with three (3) boltsTorque bolts to 16.6 lbft(22.5 Nm)Secure NEGATIVE battery lead to block with bottom bolt2Connect battery lead (BLACK wYELLOW sleeve) to starterTorque attaching nut to 60 lbin(6.8 Nm)aBolts (3)Black Cable (wYELLOW sleeve)Black Cable (Negative Battery Lead)