Hazard Symbols and Meanings
Fire | Explosion | Moving Parts |
Toxic Fumes | Shock | Amputation |
Unstable Condition
International Symbols and Meanings
Safety Alert | Oil | Read Operator's |
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| Manual |
Battery | On | Off |
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| Stop |
Avoid damage to the outboard. DO NOT attempt to operate the outboard outside of the parameters set for this motor. See list under General Specification. Any failure or damage due to such operation is NOT covered under the Briggs & Stratton limited warranty.
WARNING
Use caution when installing the outboard to the transom on the boat, severe amputation or laceration may occur.
•DO NOT place your hands or feet between the transom bracket and the boat transom when installing or tilting the outboard.
•DO NOT wear loose$fitting clothing, dangling drawstrings or items which could become caught.
•Stop the motor and remove safety lanyard from SAFETY/MOTOR STOP switch before tilting.
•DO NOT transport the boat with the outboard in the UP position.
WARNING
Battery gas can explode.
•Keep sparks and flames away from batteries.
•Never place a metal object across battery posts. To check for charge use a voltmeter or hydrometer.
•Use only Coast Guard Approved battery boxes strapped firmly to your boat.
•Transport with batteries disconnected from out$ board.
•Follow battery manufacturer's instructions and heed warnings.
WARNING
Electrocution or serious injury can occur if proper precautions are not followed. Batteries develop extremely high currents.
•Risk of Electrical Shock. DO NOT touch un$insulated battery terminals, connectors, or wires.
•Remove all jewelry (watches, rings, bracelets, etc.) when working on the batteries or electrical systems.
•Prior to wiring the batteries, ensure that the battery harness is unplugged from the outboard.
•Use 6 gauge wire or larger for battery harness and all wiring between batteries.
•The batteries must be wired in series to provide 48 volts. Improper wiring of batteries could cause batteries to explode.
•Keep wire connections to the batteries tight, maintaining good contact with the battery terminals.
•Do not disassemble the motor. Voltage and output have been pre$set by the factory. Any tampering with motor settings may cause serious damage to the motor and/or serious injury.
WARNING
The boat and all occupants may capsize if motor is improperly installed or operated.
•When determining conformity to boat weight limitations, take into account the weight of the outboard AND battery pack.
•Capacity of boat should be sufficient to handle weight of motor, batteries, occupants and occu$ pants belongings.
•Follow the boat manufacturer's recommendations to install the outboard to the boat.
•The capacity plate on the boat shows the maximum horsepower allowable for your boat. DO NOT exceed this limit.
•DO NOT operate the boat until the outboard has been properly installed.
•DO NOT attempt to adjust the trim angle while the outboard is running.
WARNING
Use the safety lanyard to reduce the possibility of a running boat causing serious injury or death should the operator fall overboard.
•The safety lanyard clip MUST be properly connected to the SAFETY/MOTOR STOP switch on the outboard AND safety lanyard snap must be attached to the operator BEFORE using the outboard.
•Check the function of the SAFETY/MOTOR STOP switch before each boating day by starting the outboard and removing the safety lanyard from the switch. The outboard should then stop operation.
•DO NOT leave the operator's station with the safety lanyard still connected to the outboard.
•Always stop the outboard before leaving the operator's station of the boat.
WARNING
Boats can become unstable when engaging forward or reverse or when changing direction.
The result could be slipping or falling within the boat or overboard.
•Every person on board must wear and use a U.S. Coast Guard approved Personal Floatation Device (PFD).
•Operate the boat with occupants and the operator safely seated.
•DO NOT stand or make sudden changes in direction while the boat is in motion.
•DO NOT operate while under the influence of medication or alcohol.
•Any person operating the boat MUST have full knowledge of the operation and handling of the motor and boat.
•Always operate the outboard with the safetylanyard clipped to the SAFETY/MOTOR STOP SWITCH and attached to the operator.
WARNING
Rotating parts can contact or entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories.
Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result.
•Avoid contact with propeller. Keep people and pets away from propeller while the outboard is operating.
•DO NOT run the outboard out of the water.
•Operate equipment with guards in place. The cylindrical component surrounding the propeller offers NO protection from a moving propeller. It is meant for thrust enhancement ONLY.
•Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Tie up long hair and remove jewelry. DO NOT wear loose$fitting clothing, dangling drawstrings or items that could become caught.
•Keep lines, rigging and other equipment inside the boat.
WARNING
Unintentional start$up can result in electrocu$ tion, sparking, entanglement, traumatic am$ putation, or laceration.
BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS
•Disconnect the safety lanyard from the SAFETY/ MOTOR STOP SWITCH.
•ALWAYS remove battery harness from the outboard power receptacle.
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