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Table of Contents
Safe Boating Recommendations.......................................... 18
Carbon Monoxide Exposure................................................. 19
Be Alert To Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ..................... 19
Stay Clear of Exhaust Areas ........................................ 19
Good Ventilation .......................................................... 19
Poor Ventilation ........................................................... 20
Important Operation Information........................................... 20
Launching...................................................................... 20
Duty Cycle Rating Requirements................................... 20
High‑Output Rating........................................................ 20
Operation Chart............................................................. 21
Freezing Temperature and Cold Weather Operation.... 21
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump............................................ 22
Trailering the Boat......................................................... 22
Starting, Shifting, and Stopping............................................ 22
Before Starting the Engine............................................. 22
Important Information – SmartStart................................ 22
Starting a Cold Engine................................................... 22
Engine Warm‑Up........................................................... 23
Starting a Warm Engine................................................. 23
Shifting........................................................................... 24
Engine Shut Down (Stopping)....................................... 24
Starting the Engine After Stopped While in Gear.......... 24
Protecting People in the Water............................................. 24
While You Are Cruising ......................................... 24
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Section 2 - On the Water
While Boat Is Stationary ........................................ 24
High‑Speed and High‑Performance............................... 25
Passenger Safety In Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats... 25
Boats Having An Open Front Deck ....................... 25
Boats With Front‑Mounted, Raised Pedestal Fishing
Seats ..................................................................... 25
Wave and Wake Jumping..................................................... 25
Impact with Underwater Hazards......................................... 26
Sterndrive Impact Protection ........................................ 26
Conditions Affecting Operation............................................. 27
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the
Boat............................................................................... 27
Bottom of Boat............................................................... 27
Cavitation....................................................................... 27
Ventilation...................................................................... 27
Elevation and Climate.................................................... 27
Propeller Selection......................................................... 28
Getting Started..................................................................... 28
Initial Break‑In Procedure.............................................. 28
Sterndrive 10‑Hour Break‑In Period (New or With
Replacement Gears)...................................................... 28
Engine Break‑In............................................................. 28
20‑Hour Break‑In Period ....................................... 28
After the 20‑Hour Break‑In Period ......................... 29
End of First Season Checkup........................................ 29
Section 2 - On the Water
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