GENERAL INFORMATION
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Safety Instructions For Hand Tilled Outboards
No person or cargo should occupy the area directly in front of the
outboard while the boat is in motion. If an underwater obstacle is
struck, the outboard will tilt up and could seriously injure anyone
occupying this area.
MODELS WITH CLAMP SCREWS:
Some outboards come with transom bracket clamp screws. The
use of clamp bracket screws alone, is insufficient to properly and
safely secure the outboard to the transom. Proper installation of
the outboard includes bolting the engine to the boat through the
transom. Refer to Installation - Installing Outboard for more
complete installation information.
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WARNING
Avoid serious injury or death from being struck by a disconnected
outboard. Do not accelerate above idle speed in water suspected
of containing underwater obstacles if the outboard is not attached
to the transom correctly.
If an obstacle is struck at planing speed and the outboard is not
securely fastened to the transom, it is possible the outboard could
lift off the transom and land in the boat.
Exhaust Emissions
BE ALERT TO CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
Carbon monoxide is present in the exhaust fumes of all internal
combustion engines. This includes the outboards, sterndrives and
inboard engines that propel boats, as well as the generators that
power various boat accessories. Carbon monoxide is a deadly gas
that is odorless, colorless and tasteless.
Early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning which should not
be confused with seasickness or intoxication, include headache,
dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea.
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