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BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO START THE
ENGINE
1. The motor has been lowered into the water.
2. Make sure that the motor fuel hose and the
hose from the boat’s fuel tank are securely
attached and clamped.
3. Make sure the motor is in “NEUTRAL”.
4. Make sure the lock plate is in place and the
emergency stop switch cord is fastened
securely to your wrist or appropriate clothing
area such as your belt.
NOTE:
There is a spare plastic lock plate for temporary
use only. Remove it from the cord and place in
a safe place on the boat. However, the original
cord and lock plate should be replaced as soon
as possible.
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WARNING
Failure to properly attach the emergency stop
switch cord or to take proper precautions to
help ensure that the emergency stop switch
works as intended may result in serious injury
or death to the operator or passengers.
Always take the following precautions:
• Make sure that the emergency stop switch
cord is fastened securely to the operator’s
wrist or to an appropriate clothing area (belt
etc.).
• Ensure that no obstructions impede or
restrict emergency stop switch operation.
• Be careful not to pull the stop switch cord
or knock out the lock plate during normal
operation. The motor will stop abruptly, and
the loss of forward motion may unexpect-
edly throw occupants forward.
