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WARNING
Avoid serious injury or death from all or part of an outboard or drive unit
coming into the boat after striking a floating or underwater object. When
operating in waters where objects may be at the surface or just under the
surface of the water, reduce your speed and keep a vigilant lookout.
Examples of objects that can cause engine damage are dredging pipes,
bridge supports, wing dams, trees, stumps, and rocks.
Striking a floating or underwater object could result in any of an infinite number
of situations. Some of these situations could yield the following:
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Part of the outboard or the entire outboard could break loose and fly into
the boat.
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The boat could move suddenly in a new direction. A sharp change in
direction can cause occupants to be thrown out of their seats or out of the
boat.
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The boat's speed could rapidly reduce. This will cause occupants to be
thrown forward or even out of the boat.
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The outboard or boat could sustain impact damage.
After striking a submerged object, stop the engine as soon as possible and
inspect it for any broken or loose parts. If damage is present or suspected, the
outboard should be taken to an authorized dealer for a thorough inspection and
necessary repair.
The boat should also be checked for any hull fractures, transom fractures, or
water leaks. If water leaks are discovered after an impact, immediately activate
the bilge pump.
Operating a damaged outboard could cause additional damage to other parts
of the outboard or could affect control of the boat. If continued running is
necessary, do so at greatly reduced speeds.
!
WARNING
Operating a boat or engine with impact damage can result in product
damage, serious injury, or death. If the vessel experiences any form of
impact, have an authorized Mercury Marine dealer inspect and repair the
vessel or power package.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HAND-TILLED OUTBOARDS
No person or cargo should occupy the area directly in front of the outboard
while the boat is in motion. If an underwater obstacle is struck, the outboard will
tilt up and could seriously injure anyone occupying this area.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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