Johnson J10RLSUR, Service Manual

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S–11
SAFETY
Outboard Mounting System and Safety
What could happen?
How Can Loss of Mounting Be Minimized?
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Read , understand , and follow manufacturer’s instructions.
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Follow warnings marked “ ” closely.
What is most important?
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Outboard must stay in position on boat’s transom.
Outboard may
S...L...I...D...E on transom
Boat may turn and be hard
to steer.
Outboard may
T...I...L...T on transom
Boat may turn and be
hard to steer.
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If outboard hits something solid and does not stay on
the transom, boat occupants may be injured from the
outboard or its parts entering the boat.
Boat’s transom could break away.
Outboard may be lost overboard.
Boat may
SINK .
The mounting system includes:
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outboard parts
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bolts, nuts, and washers
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boat’s transom