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8This product emits exhaust gases which

 

 

 

 

SAFETY

 

 

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contain carbon monoxide, a colorless,

 

 

INFORMATION

 

 

odorless gas which may cause brain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

damage or death when inhaled. Symp-

8Before mounting or operating the out-

toms

include nausea,

dizziness,

and

drowsiness.

Keep cockpit and

cabin

board motor, read this entire manual.

areas

well

ventilated. Avoid

blocking

Reading it should give you an under-

exhaust outlets.

 

 

 

 

standing of the motor and its operation.

 

 

 

 

8Check throttle, shift, and steering for

8Before

operating

the

boat, read

any

owner’s or operator’s manuals supplied

proper operation before starting the

engine.

 

 

 

 

 

with it and all labels. Be sure you under-

 

 

 

 

 

8Attach the engine stop switch lanyard

stand each item before operating.

 

8Do not overpower the boat with this

to a secure place on your clothing, or

your arm or leg while operating. If you

outboard

motor.

Overpowering

the

accidentally leave the helm, the lanyard

boat could result in loss of control. The

will pull from the switch, stopping the

rated power of the outboard should be

engine.

 

 

 

 

 

equal to or less than the rated horse-

 

 

 

 

 

8Know the marine laws and regulations

power capacity of the boat. If the rated

horsepower

capacity

of the

boat is

where you will be boating - and obey

them. Refer to

the “RULES

OF

THE

unknown,

consult

the

dealer

or

boat

ROAD” section for basic boating rules.

manufacturer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8Stay

informed

about

the

weather.

8Do not modify the outboard. Modifica-

tions could

make

the

motor

unfit or

Check weather forecasts before boating.

Avoid boating in hazardous weather.

unsafe to use.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8Tell someone where you are going:

8Never operate after drinking alcohol or

taking drugs. About 50% of all boating

leave

a Float Plan with

a responsible

person. Be sure to cancel the Float Plan

fatalities involve intoxication.

 

 

 

 

when you return.

 

 

 

 

8Have an approved personal flotation

 

 

 

 

8Use common sense and good judgment

device (PFD) on board for every occu-

pant. It is a good idea to wear a PFD

when boating. Know your abilities, and

be sure you understand how your boat

whenever boating. At a minimum, chil-

handles under

the different

boating

dren and non-swimmers should always

conditions you may encounter. Operate

wear PFDs, and everyone should wear

within your limits, and the limits of your

PFDs when

there

are

potentially

haz-

boat. Always operate at safe

speeds,

ardous boating conditions.

 

 

 

 

and keep a careful watch for obstacles

8Gasoline

is

highly

flammable, and its

and other traffic.

 

 

 

 

vapors are flammable and explosive.

 

 

 

 

8Always watch carefully for swimmers

Handle

and

store

gasoline

carefully.

Make sure there are no gas fumes or

during the engine operation.

 

 

8Stay away from swimming areas.

 

leaking fuel before starting the engine.

 

8When a swimmer is in the water near you shift into neutral and shut off the engine.

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