SAFETY
MARINE PRODUCTS AND THE SAFETY OF PEOPLE
WHO FIX
THEM
The first part of this Safety section talked about safe boating and how you, the technician, can help keep
it safe for the boater. But what about you? Technicians can be hurt while:
• Rigging boats
• Troubleshooting problems
•
Fixing components
• Testing their work
Some of these safety issues you will know, others you may not.
Handling Outboards
When lifting outboards
Some outboards have a fixed lift bracket bolted to the powerhead.
Because outboard
will want to hang like this when off the floor
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Center of gravity -
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If
engine does not have fixed lifting bracket
and you use
Universal Puller, PIN 378103,
and Lifting Eye, PIN 321537, or Lifting Eye
and Adapter
Assembly, PIN 396748 ...
...
use only the special
hardened screws and
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washers from the set.
Q.
?
Outboard can
drop
suddenly if
hoist or engine
stand are
in
poor
shape, or too
small for the job.
Regular screws are not
strong enough.
Screws
may break and outboard
may drop
suddenly.
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V6
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4551bs.
(206.4 kg)
• Make sure shop aids have extra capacity, and keep them in good repair.
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