GENERAL INFORMATION
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Watch fallen skiers. When using your boat for waterskiing or similar
activities, always keep a fallen or down skier on the operator's side
of the boat while returning to assist the skier. The operator should
always have the down skier in sight and never back up to the skier
or anyone in the water.
Report accidents. Boat operators are required by law to file a
Boating Accident Report with their state boating law enforcement
agency when their boat is involved in certain boating accidents. A
boating accident must be reported if 1) there is loss of life or
probable loss of life, 2) there is personal injury requiring medical
treatment beyond first aid, 3) there is damage to boats or other
property where the damage value exceeds $500.00, or 4) there is
complete loss of the boat. Seek further assistance from local law
enforcement.
Avoid shallow water conditions.
Avoid operating your Mercury
Jet Drive in very shallow water or where there is a noticeable
amount of floating debris or weeds. Always be in at least 3 feet of
water, especially when accelerating from idle speeds. Any loose
material such as sand, shells, stones, seaweed, grass, etc. can be
drawn up by the pump and may cause any of the following
problems:
1. Engine overheat
2. Steering loss
3. Objects expelled from the pump at high speeds
4. Pump damage
