HONDA marine BF2.3DH, Owner'S Manual

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BEFORE OPERATION
ARE YOU READY TO GET
UNDERWAY?
Your safety is your responsibility. A
little time spent in preparation will
significantly reduce your risk of
injury.
Knowledge
Read and understand this manual.
Know what the controls do and how
to operate them.
Familiarize yourself with the
outboard motor and its operation
before you get underway. Know what
to do in case of an emergency.
Familiarize yourself with all laws and
regulations relating to boating and the
use of outboard motors.
Safety
Always wear a PFD (Personal
Flotation Device) while on the boat.
Attach the emergency stop switch
lanyard securely to the operator or to
the operator’s PFD.
IS YOUR OUTBOARD
MOTOR READY TO GO?
For your safety, and to maximize the
service life of your equipment, it is
very important to take a few moments
before you operate the outboard
motor to check its condition. Be sure
to take care of any problem you find,
or have your authorized Marine
dealer correct it, before you operate
the outboard motor.
Before beginning your pre-operation
checks, be sure the emergency stop
switch clip is removed from the
emergency stop switch.
Failure to properly maintain this
outboard motor, or failing to
correct a problem before
operation, could result in a
significant malfunction.
Some malfunctions can cause
serious injuries or death.
Always perform a pre-operation
inspection before each operation
and correct any problems.