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8Before mounting or operating the out- | toms include nausea, dizziness, and | ||
board motor, read this entire manual. | drowsiness. Keep cockpit and cabin | ||
Reading it should give you an under- | areas well ventilated. Avoid blocking | ||
standing of the motor and its operation. | exhaust outlets. | ||
8Before operating the boat, read any | 8Check throttle, shift, and steering for | ||
owner’s or operator’s manuals supplied | proper operation before starting the | ||
with it and all labels. Be sure you under- | engine. | ||
stand each item before operating. | 8Attach the engine stop switch lanyard | ||
8Do not overpower the boat with this | to a secure place on your clothing, or | ||
outboard motor. Overpowering the | your arm or leg while operating. If you | ||
boat could result in loss of control. The | accidentally leave the helm, the lanyard | ||
rated power of the outboard should be | will pull from the switch, stopping the | ||
equal to or less than the rated horse- | engine. | ||
power capacity of the boat. If the rated | 8Know the marine laws and regulations | ||
horsepower capacity of the boat is | where you will be boating - and obey | ||
unknown, consult the dealer or boat | them. Refer to “RULES OF THE ROAD” | ||
manufacturer. | section for basic boating rules. | ||
8Do not modify the outboard. Modifica- | 8Stay informed about the weather. | ||
tions could make the motor unfit or | Check weather forecasts before boating. | ||
unsafe to use. | Avoid boating in hazardous weather. | ||
8Never operate after drinking alcohol or | 8Tell someone where you are going: | ||
taking drugs. About 50% of all boating | leave a Float Plan with a responsible | ||
fatalities involve intoxication. | person. Be sure to cancel the Float Plan | ||
8Have an approved personal flotation | when you return. | ||
device (PFD) on board for every occu- | 8Use common sense and good judgment | ||
pant. It is a good idea to wear a PFD | when boating. Know your abilities, and | ||
whenever boating. At a minimum, chil- | be sure you understand how your boat | ||
dren and | handles under the different boating | ||
wear PFDs, and everyone should wear | conditions you may encounter. Operate | ||
PFDs when there are potentially haz- | within your limits, and the limits of your | ||
ardous boating conditions. | boat. Always operate at safe speeds, | ||
8Gasoline is highly flammable, and its | and keep a careful watch for obstacles | ||
vapors are flammable and explosive. | and other traffic. | ||
Handle and store gasoline carefully. | 8Always watch carefully for swimmers | ||
Make sure there are no gas fumes or | during the engine operation. | ||
leaking fuel before starting the engine. | 8Stay away from swimming areas. | ||