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8Before mounting or operating the out- | Symptoms 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. | ||||
Modifications could make the motor | Check weather forecasts before boating. | |||
Avoid boating in hazardous weather. | ||||
unfit or 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. | ||||