Mercury 175 Pro XS OptiMax, Руководство пользователя

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OPERATION
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Pre‑Starting Check List
• Operator knows safe navigation, boating, and operating
procedures.
• An approved personal flotation device of suitable size for
each person aboard and readily accessible (it is the law).
• A ring type life buoy or buoyant cushion designed to be
thrown to a person in the water.
• Know the boat's maximum load capacity. Look at the boat
capacity plate.
• Fuel supply OK.
• Oil supply (oil injection) OK.
• Arrange passengers and load in the boat so the weight is
distributed evenly and everyone is seated in a proper seat.
• Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to
return.
• It is illegal to operate a boat while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
• Know the waters and area you will be boating; tides,
currents, sand bars, rocks, and other hazards.
• Make inspection checks listed in Maintenance ‑ Inspection
and Maintenance Schedule.
Operating in Freezing Temperatures
When using your outboard or having your outboard moored in
freezing or near freezing temperatures, keep the outboard tilted
down at all times so the gearcase is submerged. This prevents
the trapped water in the gearcase from freezing and causing
possible damage to the water pump and other components.
If there is a chance of ice forming on the water, the outboard
should be removed and drained completely of water. If ice
should form at the water level inside the outboard driveshaft
housing, it will block water flow to the engine causing possible
damage.