OPERATION
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WARNING
Exceeding the boat's maximum horsepower rating can cause
serious injury or death. Overpowering the boat can affect boat
control and flotation characteristics or break the transom. Do
not install an engine that exceeds the boat's maximum power
rating.
Pre‑Operating Check List
• Check the inflation pressure of the air chambers.
• Remove any obstruction from the drain valve.
• Verify that the outboard is tightly secured on the transom.
• Know the fuel capacity and cruising range of the outboard.
• Ensure that the outboard lanyard stop switch works
correctly. Refer to
General Information—Lanyard Stop
Switch.
• Be sure that the boat is not overloaded. Do not exceed the
maximum number of passengers or load capacity. Refer to
the boat capacity plate.
• Be sure that there is a readily accessible approved personal
flotation device of suitable size for each person aboard. It is
the law.
• Check that there are paddles in the boat in case of engine
trouble.
• Be sure that the operator knows safe navigation, boating,
and operating procedures.
• Be sure that there is a ring‑type life buoy or buoyant cushion
designed to be thrown to a person in the water.
• Arrange the passengers and load in the boat so that the
weight is distributed evenly and everyone is seated in a
proper seat or on the floor. Refer to
Loading
.
• Instruct at least one passenger in the basics of boat
handling and the starting and operation of the outboard, in
case the driver becomes disabled or falls overboard.
• Before departing, tell someone where you are going and
when you expect to return.
