GENERAL INFORMATION
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Selecting Accessories For Your Outboard
Genuine Mercury Precision or Quicksilver Accessories have been specifically designed and tested for your
outboard. These accessories are available from Mercury Marine dealers.
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WARNING
Check with your dealer before installation of accessories. The misuse of acceptable accessories or the use
of unacceptable accessories can result in serious injury, death, or product failure.
Some accessories not manufactured or sold by Mercury Marine are not designed to be safely used with your
outboard or outboard operating system. Acquire and read the installation, operation, and maintenance manuals
for all your selected accessories.
Safe Boating Suggestions
In order to safely enjoy the waterways, the operator should be familiar with local and other governmental boating
regulations and restrictions, and consider the following suggestions.
Use flotation devices. Have an approved personal flotation device of suitable size for each person aboard (it is
the law) and have it readily accessible.
Do not overload your boat. Most boats are rated and certified for maximum load (weight) capacities (refer to
your boat capacity plate). If in doubt, contact your dealer or the boats manufacturer.
Perform safety checks and required maintenance. Follow a regular schedule and ensure that all repairs are
properly made.
Know and obey all nautical rules and laws of the waterways. Boat operators should complete a boating safety
course. Courses are offered in the U.S.A. by 1) The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, 2) The Power Squadron, 3)
The Red Cross and 4) any state boating law enforcement agency. Inquiries may be made to the Boating Hotline,
1‑800‑368‑5647 or the Boat U.S. Foundation information number 1‑800‑336‑BOAT.
Make sure everyone in the boat is properly seated. Do not allow anyone to sit or ride on any part of the boat that
was not intended for such use. This includes the back of seats, gunwales, transom, bow, decks, raised fishing
seats, any rotating fishing seat; or anywhere that an unexpected acceleration, sudden stopping, unexpected
loss of boat control, or sudden boat movement could cause a person to be thrown overboard or into the boat.
Never be under the influence of alcohol or drugs while boating (it is the law). Alcohol or drug use impairs judgment
and greatly reduces the ability to react quickly.
Prepare other boat operators. Instruct at least one other person on board in the basics of starting and operating
the jet drive, and boat handling, in case the driver becomes disabled or falls overboard.
Passenger boarding. Stop the engine whenever passengers are boarding, unloading, or are near the back (stern)
of the boat. Just shifting the outboard into neutral is not sufficient.
Be alert. The operator of the boat is responsible by law to maintain a proper lookout by sight and hearing. The
operator must have an unobstructed view particularly to the front. No passengers, load, or fishing seats should
block the operators view when operating the boat above idle speed.
Avoid shallow water conditions. Never operate the jet drive in very shallow water or where there is a noticeable
amount of floating debris or weeks. Always be in at least 61 to 91 cm (2 to 3 ft.) of water. Any loose material
such as sand, shells, seaweed, grass, tree branches, etc., can be pulled in by the pump. This may not only block
the water flow and cause lost of steering control, but can be expelled from the rear of the pump as a high‑speed
projectile.
Watch for boat movement in neutral. When the jet drive is in neutral, the drive impeller continues to rotate.
Although the approximate balancing of forward and reverse thrust will minimize boat movement, the boat may
tend to move slowly forward or backward. This is normal for a direct‑drive jet driven boat. The operator should
be aware of this and use caution whenever the engine is running.
Never drive the boat directly behind a water skier in case the skier falls. As an example, a boat traveling at
40 km/hr (25 MPH) will overtake a fallen skier 61 m (200 ft.) in front of the boat in 5 seconds.
Watch fallen skiers. When using the boat for water skiing or similar activities, always keep a fallen or down skier
on the operator's side of the boat while returning to assist the skier. The operator should always have the down
skier in sight and never back up to the skier or anyone in the water.
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