GENERAL INFORMATION
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Example of desired air flow through the boat.
POOR VENTILATION
Under certain running and/or wind conditions, permanently enclosed or canvas enclosed cabins or cockpits with
insufficient ventilation may draw in carbon monoxide. Install one or more carbon monoxide detectors in your boat.
Although the occurrence is rare, on a very calm day, swimmers and passengers in an enclosed area of a stationary
boat that contains or is near a running engine may be exposed to a hazardous level of carbon monoxide.
WHILE BOAT IS STATIONARY
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Running the engine when the boat is moored in a confined space.
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Mooring close to another boat that has its engine running.
WHILE BOAT IS MOVING
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Running the boat with the trim angle of the bow too high.
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Running the boat with no forward hatches open.
Selecting Accessories For Your Outboard
Genuine Mercury Precision or Quicksilver Accessories have been specifically designed and tested for your
outboard. These accessories are available from Mercury Marine dealers.
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WARNING
Check with your dealer before installation of accessories. The misuse of acceptable accessories or the use of
unacceptable accessories can result in serious injury, death, or product failure.