Mercury 35/40HP 2 Cylinder Outboards Service Manual PN 90-42794--1, Page 2Get this manual
CLEANLINESS and CARE of OUTBOARD MOTOR A marine power product is combination of many machined, honed, polished and lapped surfaces with tolerances that are measured in the ten thousands of an inchWhen any product component is serviced, care and cleanliness are importantThroughout this manual, it should be understood that proper cleaning, and protection of machined surfaces and friction areas is part of the repair procedureThis is considered standard shop practice even if not specifically statedWhenever components are removed for service, they should be retained in orderAt the time of installation, they should be installed in the same locations and with the same mating surfaces as when removed Before raising or removing an outboard engine from boat, the following precautions should be adhered to: (1) Check that flywheel is secured to end of crankshaft with locknut and lifting eye is threaded into flywheel minimum of turns(2) Connect hoist of suitable strength to the lifting eyeIn addition, personnel should not work on or under an engine which is suspendedEngines should be attached to work stands, or lowered to ground as soon as possibleWe reserve the right to make changes to this manual without prior notificationRefer to dealer service bulletins for other pertinent information concerning the products described in this manual