General information
●Stay informed about the weather. Check weather forecasts before boating. Avoid boating in hazardous weather.
●Tell someone where you are going: leave a Float Plan with a responsible person. Be sure to cancel the Float Plan when you re- turn.
●Use common sense and good judgment when boating. Know your abilities, and be sure you understand how your boat han- dles under the different boating conditions you may encounter. Operate within your limits, and the limits of your boat. Always operate at safe speeds, and keep a careful watch for obstacles and other traffic.
●Always watch carefully for swimmers during the engine operation.
●Stay away from swimming areas.
●When a swimmer is in the water near you shift into neutral and shut off the engine.
Be informed about boating safety. Additional publications and information can be obtained from many organizations, including the follow- ing:
United States Coast Guard
Consumer Affairs Staff
Office of Boating, Public, and Consumer Affairs
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters
Washington, D.C.
Boating Safety Hotline:
National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)
401 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, Il 60611
Marine Retailers Association of America
155 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, Il 60601
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Important labels
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Warning labels
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Label
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WARNING
●Be sure shift control is in neutral before starting engine. (except 2HP)
●Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or during operation.
●Keep hands, hair, and clothes away from flywheel and other rotating parts while engine is running.
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Basic boating rules (Rules of
the road)
Just as there are rules which apply when you are driving on streets and high ways, there are waterway rules which apply when you are driving your boat. These rules are used inter- nationally, and are also enforced by the United States Coast Guard and local agencies. You should be aware of these rules, and follow them whenever you encounter another vessel on the water.
Several sets of rules prevail according to geographic location, but are all basically the same as the International Rules of the Road. The rules presented here in your Owner’s Manual are condensed, and have been provided for
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