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Read This Manual Thoroughly
IF YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND ANY PORTION, CONTACT YOUR DEALER FOR A DEMONSTRATION
OF ACTUAL STARTING AND OPERATING PROCEDURES.
NOTICE
Throughout this publication, and on your power package WARNINGS and CAUTIONS, accompanied by the In-
ternational HAZARD Symbol
!
, may be used to alert the installer/user to special instructions concerning a partic-
ular service or operation that may be hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly. Observe them carefully.
These “Safety Alerts” alone cannot eliminate the hazards that they signal. Strict compliance with these special
instructions while performing the service, plus “common sense” operation, are major accident prevention mea-
sures.
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in minor personal injury or product or property
damage.
IMPORTANT: Indicates information or instructions that are necessary for proper operation and/or
maintenance.
WARNING
The operator (driver) is responsible for the correct and safe operation of the boat, the equipment
aboard and the safety of all occupants aboard. We strongly recommend that the operator read this
Operation and Maintenance Manual and thoroughly understand the operational instructions for the
power package and all related accessories before the boat is used.
We strongly recommend that other occupants be instructed on proper starting and operation
procedures so they will be prepared should they be required to operate the power package and boat
in an emergency.
WARNING
The use of accessories not manufactured or sold by Mercury Marine is not recommended for use with
your MerCruiser unit. If your MerCruiser unit is equipped with an accessory not manufactured by
Mercury Marine, be sure to read the Operation and Maintenance Manual for the accessory before
operation. If you haven’t been supplied with such a manual, contact your dealer or the manufacturer
of the accessory to secure the applicable manual.
WARNING
Electrical system components on this engine are not external ignition protected. DO NOT STORE OR
UTILIZE GASOLINE ON BOATS EQUIPPED WITH THESE ENGINES, UNLESS PROVISIONS HAVE BEEN
MADE TO EXCLUDE GASOLINE VAPORS FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT (REF: 33 CFR). Failure to
comply could result in fire, explosion and/or severe personal injury.