General information

the switch, stopping the engine.

Know the marine laws and regulations where you will be boating—and obey them. For basic boating rules, see “Rules of the road” on page 5.

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 dur- ing 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.

Do not illegally discard empty containers used to replace or replenish oil. For the correct processing of empty containers, consult the dealer where you purchased the oil.

When replacing oils used to lubricate the product (engine or gear oil), be sure to wipe away any spilt oil. Never pour oil with- out using a funnel or similar device. If nec- essary, verify the necessary replacement procedure with the dealer.

Never illegally discard (dump) the product. Yamaha recommends consulting the deal- er on discarding the product.

Be informed about boating safety. Additional publications and information can be obtained

from many organizations, including the fol- lowing:

United States Coast Guard

Consumer Affairs Staff (G-BC)

Office of Boating, Public, and Consumer Affairs

U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters

Washington, D.C. 20593-0001

Boating Safety Hotline: 1-800-368-5647

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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