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WARNING: FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND
REGULATIONS
Anyone involved in operation of equipment shall be familiar with the
information in the warnings, cautions and notes. These safety precautions
are mandatory and used to augment formal safety (U.S. Coast Guard)
regulations. Anyone operating this equipment should become thoroughly
familiar with details of operation of the equipment. Such knowledge,
constantly and properly practiced is the only method for ensuring safety as
well as reliable and economical equipment. In any boating situation,
common sense and logic rule the waterways.
WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
The ignition system can cause severe shock if proper precautions are not
taken.
WARNING: OVERSPEED PROTECTION
The engine is equipped with an overspeed shutdown mode to protect
against damage to the engine with possible personal injury, loss of life, or
property damage. The overspeed shutdown is totally independent of the
operators control system. An over temperature or overpressure shutdown
mode is also present for safety, as appropriate
.
WARNING: PROPER USE
Any unauthorized modifications to or use of this engine outside its
specified mechanical, electrical, or other operating limits may cause
personal injury and/or property damage, including damage to the engine.
Any such unauthorized modifications: (i) constitute "misuse" and/or
"negligence" within the meaning of the product warranty thereby excluding
warranty coverage for any resulting damage, and (ii) invalidate product
certifications or listings.
ON—POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO ENGINE OR PROPERTY
CAUTION: BATTERY CHARGING
To prevent damage to a control system that uses an alternator or battery-
charging device, make sure the charging device is turned off before
disconnecting the battery from the system.
