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• Alcohol reduces night vision, and the ability to distinguish red from green.
YOU SHOULD ALWAYS STAY ALERT. THE USE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR OTHER
SUBSTANCES WHICH IMPAIR JUDGMENT POSES A SERIOUS THREAT TO YOU
AND OTHERS. THE BOAT OPERATOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BEHAVIOR OF
PASSENGERS.
• Avoid sea conditions that are beyond the skill and experience of you and your crew.
MAKE SURE ONE OTHER PERSON ON THE BOAT IS INSTRUCTED IN THE OPER-
ATION OF THE BOAT AND MAKE SURE THE BOAT IS OPERATED IN COMPLIANCE
WITH ALL STATE AND LOCAL LAWS GOVERNING THE USE OF A BOAT.
DO NOT OPERATE THE BOAT UNLESS IT IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED. KEEP ALL
FASTENERS TIGHT. KEEP ADJUSTMENTS ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
• Before operating the boat for the first time, read the engine break-in procedures. The break-in procedures
are found in the owner’s manual for the engine. The manual is in the literature packet.
• As different types of engines are used to power the boat, have the dealer describe the operating
procedures for your boat. For more instructions on “How To Operate The Boat,” make sure you read the
instructions given to you in the owner’s manual for the engines you have selected.
For more instructions on safety, equipment and boat handling, enroll in one of the several free boating courses
offered. For information on the courses offered in your area, call the “Boating Safety Hotline,” 800-368-
5647.
If the drive unit hits an underwater object, stop the engine. Inspect the drive unit for damage. If the unit is
damaged, contact your dealer for a complete inspection and repair of the unit.
TO STOP THE BOAT, FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE:
• Allow the engines to drop to the idle speed.
• Make sure the shifting levers are in the neutral position.
If the engines have been run at high speed for a long period of time, allow the engines to cool down by running
the engines in the idle position for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Turn the ignition keys to the “Off” position.
• Raise the trim tabs to the full up position.
TURN OFF THE ENGINE AT IDLE SPEED. RACING THE ENGINE BEFORE SWITCH-
ING IT OFF CAN DRAW WATER INTO THE ENGINE THROUGH THE EXHAUST.
THIS CAN CAUSE INTERNAL DAMAGE.