Mercury Marine 898393001 manual General Information

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Never be under the influence of alcohol or drugs while boating (it is the law). Alcohol or drug use impairs your judgment and greatly reduces your ability to react quickly.

Prepare other boat operators. Instruct at least one other person on board in the basics of starting and operating the outboard, and boat handling, in case the driver becomes disabled or falls overboard.

Passenger boarding. Stop the engine whenever passengers are boarding, unloading, or are near the back (stern) of the boat. Just shifting the outboard into neutral is not sufficient.

Be alert. The operator of the boat is responsible by law to maintain a proper lookout by sight and hearing. The operator must have an unobstructed view particularly to the front. No passengers, load, or fishing seats should block the operators view when operating the boat above idle speed.

Never drive your boat directly behind a water skier in case the skier falls. As an example, your boat traveling at 40 km/h (25 MPH) will overtake a fallen skier 61 m (200 ft.) in front of you in 5 seconds.

Watch fallen skiers. When using your boat for water skiing or similar activities, always keep a fallen or down skier on the operator's side of the boat while returning to assist the skier. The operator should always have the down skier in sight and never back up to the skier or anyone in the water.

Report accidents. Boat operators are required by law to file a Boating Accident Report with their state boating law enforcement agency when their boat is involved in certain boating accidents. A boating accident must be reported if 1) there is loss of life or probable loss of life, 2) there is personal injury requiring medical treatment beyond first aid, 3) there is damage to boats or other property where the damage value exceeds $500.00 or 4) there is complete loss of the boat. Seek further assistance from local law enforcement.

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Contents Ocean Runner 300, 330 Warranty MessageHIN Table of Contents Storage Preparation Transfer of Warranty Warranty InformationWarranty Registration United States and Canada What is Covered What Mercury will do Duration of CoverageWhat is not Covered HOW to Obtain Warranty CoverageWarranty Information Boaters Responsibilities General InformationBefore Operating Your Boat Lanyard Stop Switch General Information While YOU are Cruising Protecting People In The WaterWhile Boat is Stationary Wave And Wake JumpingImpact With Underwater Hazards Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Exhaust EmissionsPoor Ventilation Good VentilationWhile Boat is Moving Safe Boating SuggestionsGeneral Information Description Model SpecificationsWind Force and Wave Height Manufacturers PlateISO 6185 Part Categories Front View Boat ComponentsComponents Location ‑ Model Back ViewTransom View Side View Components Location ‑ Model 330Drain plug Motor plate Rear lifting ring Manufacturers plate 24452 Trailering Boat TransportingInflation OperationLifting the Boat Overpressure Security Valve ‑ Hypalon ModelsPre‑Operating Check List Outboard PowerOperation Loading Drain Valve OperationAir Chamber Deflates Accidently TowingBeaching Air Chamber Repair ‑ Hypalon Fabric MaintenanceCleaning Procedure DeflationTWO Part Adhesive ONE Part Glue Emergency Repairs onlyAir Chamber Repair ‑ PVC Fabric Maintenance Storage Preparation StorageService Away From Home Owners Service AssistanceService Assistance Parts And Accessories Inquiries