Safety information

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Outboard motor safety

Observe these precautions at all times.

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Propeller

People can be injured or killed if they come in contact with the propeller. The propeller can keep moving even when the motor is in neu- tral, and sharp edges of the propeller can cut even when stationary.

●Stop the engine when a person is in the wa- ter near you.

●Keep people out of reach of the propeller,

even when the engine is off.

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Rotating parts

Hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, personal flotation device (PFD) straps, etc., can become entangled with internal rotating parts of the engine, resulting in serious injury or death. Keep the top cowling in place whenever pos- sible. Do not remove or replace the top cowling with the engine running.

Only operate the engine with the top cowling removed according to the specific instructions in the manual. Keep hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, PFD straps, etc., away from any exposed moving parts.

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Hot parts

During and after operation, engine parts are hot enough to cause burns. Avoid touching any parts under the top cowling until the engine has cooled.

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Electric shock

Do not touch any electrical parts while starting or operating the engine. They can cause shock or electrocution.

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Power trim and tilt

Body parts can be crushed between the outboard motor and the clamp bracket when the outboard motor is trimmed or tilted. Keep

body parts out of this area at all times. Make sure that no one is in this area before operating the power trim and tilt mechanism.

The power trim and tilt switches operate even when the main switch is turned to the “” (off) position. Keep people away from the power trim and tilt switches whenever working around the outboard motor.

Never get under the outboard motor while it is tilted, even when the tilt support shaft is in- stalled. Severe injury could occur if the outboard motor accidentally falls.

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Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)

Attach the engine shut-off cord so that the engine stops if the operator falls overboard or leaves the helm. This prevents the boat from running away under power and leaving people stranded, or running over people or ob- jects.

Always attach the engine shut-off cord to a secure place on your clothing or your arm or leg while operating. Do not remove it to leave the helm while the boat is moving. Do not attach the engine shut-off cord to clothing that could tear loose, or route the engine shut-off cord where it could become entangled, preventing it from functioning.

Do not route the engine shut-off cord where it is likely to be accidentally pulled out. If the engine shut-off cord is pulled during operation, the engine will shut off and you will lose most steering control. The boat could slow rapidly, throwing people and objects forward.

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Gasoline

Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam-

mable and explosive. Always, refuel according to the procedure on page 54 to reduce the risk of fire and explosion.

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