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OPERATION

•Be sure the operator knows safe navigation, boating, and operating procedures.

•Be sure there is a ring type life buoy or buoyant cushion designed to be thrown to a person in the water.

•Arrange the passengers and load in the boat so the weight is distributed evenly and everyone is seated in a proper seat or on the floor.

•Instruct at least one passenger in the basics of boat handling and the starting and operation of the outboard, in case the driver becomes disabled or falls overboard.

•Before departing, tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return.

•No alcohol or drugs. It is illegal to operate a boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

•Know the waters and area you will be boating; tides, currents, sand bars, rocks, and other hazards.

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IMPORTANT: Do not exceed the maximum number of passengers or load capacity of the boat. Refer to the Specification table in this manual or the manufacturer's plate on the boat for the maximum number of passengers and load capacity of the boat.

Position the passengers and distribute the load evenly in the boat to help counterbalance the weight of the outboard.

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Contents Heavy Duty 380, 430 Warranty MessageHIN Table of Contents Cleaning Procedure Deflating Folding Instructions Warranty Information Transfer of WarrantyWarranty 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 General Information Boaters ResponsibilitiesBefore 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 Front View Boat ComponentsComponent Location ‑ PVC Models Back 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 Drain Valve Operation Slide Drain Valve OperationPlug Drain Valve Operation Towing Air Chamber Deflates AccidentlyBeaching Maintenance Cleaning ProcedureDeflating Folding Instructions 23508 Air Chamber Repair ‑ Hypalon Fabric RepairsAir Chamber Repair ‑ PVC Fabric ONE Part Glue Emergency Repairs onlyTWO Part Adhesive Repairs Repairs Storage Preparation StorageService Away From Home Owners Service AssistanceService Assistance Parts And Accessories Inquiries