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8This product emits exhaust gases which

 

 

SAFETY

 

 

contain carbon monoxide, a colorless,

 

QINFORMATION

odorless gas which may cause brain

 

 

 

damage or death when inhaled.

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 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.

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