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General Information
Boater's Responsibilities............................................................ 28
Before Operating Your Outboard............................................... 28
Boat Horsepower Capacity........................................................ 29
High‑Speed and High‑Performance Boat Operation................. 29
Outboard Remote Control Models ............................................ 30
Remote Steering Notice.............................................................30
Lanyard Stop Switch.................................................................. 31
Protecting People in the Water.................................................. 35
Passenger Safety Message ‑ Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats
................................................................................................... 36
Wave and Wake Jumping.......................................................... 37
Impact with Underwater Hazards...............................................38
Exhaust Emissions.................................................................... 40
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard.................................. 42
Safe Boating Suggestions......................................................... 42
Recording Serial Number ......................................................... 44
8/9.9 FourStroke Specifications ................................................ 44
Component Identification ‑ Standard Models.............................46
Component Identification ‑ BigFoot/ProKicker Models.............. 49
Transporting
Carrying, Storing, and Transporting Your Outboard when
Removed from Boat .................................................................. 51
Transporting Portable Fuel Tanks............................................. 52
Trailering Boat/Outboard ‑ Models with Power Tilt.................... 53
Trailering Boat/Outboard ‑ Models without Power Tilt............... 54