Section 2 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
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sitting on the seat or gunwale at planing speeds
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standing at planing speeds
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operating at planing speeds in shallow or obstacle infested waters
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releasing your grip on the steering wheel that is pulling in one direction
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consuming alcohol or drugs
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high speed boating maneuvers
The lanyard is a cord usually between 122 and 152 cm (4 and 5 ft) in length when stretched out, with an element on one end made
to be inserted into the switch and a snap on the other end for attaching to the operator. The lanyard is coiled to make its at‑rest
condition as short as possible to minimize the likelihood of lanyard entanglement with nearby objects. Its stretched‑out length is
made to minimize the likelihood of accidental activation should the operator choose to move around in an area close to the normal
operator's position. If it is desired to have a shorter lanyard, wrap the lanyard around the operator's wrist or leg, or tie a knot in
the lanyard.
Activation of the lanyard stop switch will stop the engine immediately, but the boat will continue to coast for some distance
depending upon the velocity and degree of any turn at shut down. However, the boat will not complete a full circle. While the boat
is coasting, it can cause injury to anyone in the boat's path as seriously as the boat would when under power.
We strongly recommend that other occupants be instructed on proper starting and operating procedures should they be required
to operate the engine in an emergency (e.g. if the operator is accidentally ejected).
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WARNING
If the operator falls out of the boat, stop the engine immediately to reduce the possibility of serious injury or death from being
struck by the boat. Always properly connect the operator to the stop switch using a lanyard.
Accidental or unintended activation of the switch during normal operation is also a possibility. This could cause any, or all, of the
following potentially hazardous situations:
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Occupants could be thrown forward due to unexpected loss of forward motion, a particular concern for passengers in the front
of the boat who could be ejected over the bow and possibly struck by the propulsion or steering components.
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Loss of power and directional control in heavy seas, strong current or high winds.
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Loss of control when docking.
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WARNING
Avoid serious injury or death from deceleration forces resulting from accidental or unintended stop switch activation. The boat
operator should never leave the operator's station without first disconnecting the stop switch lanyard from the operator.
Instrumentation—350/377 MAG and SeaCore 350/377 MAG
Digital Gauges
A Mercury SmartCraft System instrument package can be purchased for this product. A few of the functions the instrument package
will display are engine RPM, coolant temperature, oil pressure, battery voltage, fuel consumption and engine operating hours.
The SmartCraft Instrument package will also aid in Engine Guardian diagnostics. The SmartCraft Instrument package will display
critical engine alarm data and potential problems.
Refer to the manual with your gauge package for the warning functions monitored and basic operation of the SmartCraft Instrument
package.
Summary of Contents for MerCruiser Axius SeaCore 350 MAG
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