Mercury Marine 899846001 manual Protecting People In The Water, While YOU are Cruising

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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WARNING

Avoid serious injury or death from deceleration forces resulting from accidental or unintended stop switch activation. The boat operator should never leave the operator's station without first disconnecting the stop switch lanyard from the operator.

Accidental or unintended activation of the switch during normal operation is also a possibility. This could cause any, or all, of the following potentially hazardous situations:

•Occupants could be thrown forward due to unexpected loss of forward motion ‑ a particular concern for passengers in the front of the boat who could be ejected over the bow and possibly struck by the gearcase or propeller.

•Loss of power and directional control in heavy seas, strong current or high winds.

•Loss of control when docking.

Protecting People In The Water

WHILE YOU ARE CRUISING

It is very difficult for a person standing or floating in the water to take quick action to avoid a boat heading in his/her direction, even at slow speed.

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Always slow down and exercise extreme caution any time you are boating in an area where there might be people in the water.

Whenever a boat is moving (coasting) and the outboard gear shift is in neutral position, there is sufficient force by the water on the propeller to cause the propeller to rotate. This neutral propeller rotation can cause serious injury.

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Contents Heavy Duty 380, 430 Warranty MessageHIN Table of Contents Cleaning Procedure Deflating Folding Instructions 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 CoverageDisclaimers and Limitations 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 Models with PVC Fabric Specifications530 Models with Hypalon FabricWind Force and Wave Height Manufacturers PlatePowered Boat Rating Component Location ‑ PVC Models Boat ComponentsBack View Front ViewSide View Transom ViewComponent Location ‑ Hypalon Models Model 380 shown Trailering Boat TransportingOperation Floorboard Installation Models with Wood FloorsSlide the rear floorboard No.5 under the transom retainer. b Side joiners Floorboard Installation Models with Aluminium Floors Six board model Slide the rear floorboard under the transom retainers. b 24122 Closed position Valve cap InflatingOverpressure Security Valve ‑ Hypalon Models Pre‑Operating Check List Outboard PowerLoading Slide Drain Valve Operation Drain Valve OperationPlug Drain Valve Operation Air Chamber Deflates Accidently TowingBeaching Cleaning Procedure MaintenanceDeflating Folding Instructions 23508 Air Chamber Repair ‑ Hypalon Fabric RepairsONE Part Glue Emergency Repairs only Air Chamber Repair ‑ PVC FabricTWO Part Adhesive Repairs Repairs Storage Preparation StorageService Assistance Owners Service AssistanceParts And Accessories Inquiries Service Away From Home