SURFACE DRIVE SAFETY
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GASOLINE IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!
Always handle in properly approved
containers. Spilled fuel could ignite if it comes in contact with a hot engine or sparks!
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DO NOT LEAVE ANY FUEL TANK CONNECTED WITH THE VENT CLOSED (TANKS
SOLD BEFORE JULY 2011)!
Heat from the suns radiation will build pressure inside the
fuel tank and will force fuel through the carburetor and into the crankcase. At this point the
crankcase will become over full and will blow oil into the air cleaner from the breather. After
the air cleaner becomes saturated with oil, the fuel mixture will become too rich and will foul
the spark plugs.
It is recommended to disconnect an EPA approved Moeller tank when
the boat is not in use. These tanks are used starting July 2011.
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KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR, AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM ANY MOVING PARTS
to
prevent accidents while engine is running both in the water and, most importantly, while on
land!
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WARNING!! –
The trim knob is angled outward and away from a pinch point between the
engine and transom bracket.
DO NOT PLACE HANDS BETWEEN ENGINE AND
TRANSOM BRACKET WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING!!!
If the skeg or prop strikes an
obstruction while underway, the engine may tilt violently and cause injury.
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NEVER TOUCH ENGINE COMPONENTS DURING OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER
OPERATION.
Components can become extremely hot which could result in severe burns!
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NEVER RUN YOUR SURFACE DRIVE IN AN ENCLOSED AREA!
Exhaust gasses contain
poisonous carbon monoxide! Always test run in a well ventilated area.
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ALWAYS ATTACH THE SAFETY ROPE TO THE HANDLE OF YOUR SURFACE DRIVE
AS DESCRIBED ON THE BOTTOM OF PAGE 4 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE!
This
enables you to run your engine in a neutral position! (See bottom of page 4)
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ALWAYS OPERATE YOUR SURFACE DRIVE WITH THE SAFETY KILL SWITCH
LANYARD ATTACHED TO YOUR WRIST OR BELT LOOP!
After warm up, always test
your safety kill switch to make sure it is operating properly!
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OPERATE YOUR SURFACE DRIVE FROM A SITTING POSITION,
unless you install a
grab bar in your boat to operate while standing!
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BE ALERT FOR HAZARDS AT ALL TIMES!
Shallow water areas in particular can present
a variety of challenges. Continually read the terrain for unexpected obstructions, turns, or
changes in water depth.
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KEEP YOUR SURFACE DRIVE IN SAFE CONDITION.
It is important to keep your engine
properly maintained. Having a breakdown can be difficult, especially if you are far away
from help or land. To help avoid problems, inspect your engine before each use and
perform all recommended maintenance.