
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| E | |
EMU00917 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 8This product emits exhaust gases which | ||||||||
|
|
|
| SAFETY |
|
| ||||||||||
Q |
|
|
|
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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.