!
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.
MODELS WITH CLAMP SCREWS:
Some outboards come with transom bracket clamp screws. The use of clamp
bracket screws alone, is insufficient to properly and safely secure the outboard
to the transom. Proper installation of the outboard includes bolting the engine to
the boat through the transom. Refer to
Installation
‑
Installing Outboard
for
more complete installation information.
!
WARNING
Failure to correctly fasten the outboard could result in the outboard propelling
off the boat transom resulting in property damage, serious injury, or death.
Before operation, the outboard must be correctly installed with the required
mounting hardware.
If an obstacle is struck at planing speed and the outboard is not securely
fastened to the transom, it is possible the outboard could lift off the transom
and land in the boat.
Exhaust Emissions
BE ALERT TO CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
Carbon monoxide is present in the exhaust fumes of all internal combustion
engines. This includes the outboards, sterndrives, and inboard engines that
propel boats, as well as the generators that power various boat accessories.
Carbon monoxide is a deadly gas that is odorless, colorless, and tasteless.
Early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning which should not be confused
with seasickness or intoxication, include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and
nausea.
!
WARNING
Carbon monoxide poisoning can lead to unconsciousness, brain damage, or
death. Keep the boat well ventilated while at rest or underway and avoid
prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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