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Table of Contents
Safe Boating Suggestions.................................................... 20
Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning........................ 21
Good Ventilation .................................................... 21
Poor Ventilation .................................................... 21
Important Operation Information........................................... 21
Launching...................................................................... 21
Duty Cycle Rating Requirements................................... 21
High-Output Rating........................................................ 22
Basic Boat Operation............................................................ 22
Operation Chart............................................................. 22
Freezing Temperature and Cold Weather Operation.... 22
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump............................................ 23
Starting, Shifting, and Stopping............................................ 23
Before Starting the Engine............................................. 23
Important Information - SmartStart................................ 24
Starting a Cold Engine................................................... 24
Engine Warm Up........................................................... 24
Starting a Warm Engine ................................................ 24
Shifting........................................................................... 25
Engine Shut Down (Stopping)....................................... 25
Protecting People in the Water............................................. 25
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Section 3 - On the Water
While Boat is in Operation ............................................ 25
While the Boat is Stationary ......................................... 25
High-Speed and High-Performance..................................... 26
Passenger Safety In Pontoon Boats And Deck Boats.......... 26
Boats Having An Open Front Deck .............................. 26
Boats With Front-Mounted, Raised Pedestal Fishing
Seats ............................................................................ 26
Wave and Wake Jumping..................................................... 26
Impact With Underwater Hazards......................................... 27
Conditions Affecting Operation............................................. 27
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the
Boat............................................................................... 27
Bottom of Boat............................................................... 28
Elevation and Climate.................................................... 28
Propeller Selection......................................................... 28
Getting Started..................................................................... 28
Initial Break-In Procedure.............................................. 28
Engine Break-In............................................................. 29
20-Hour Break-In Period ....................................... 29
After the 20-Hour Break-In Period ......................... 29
End of First Season Checkup........................................ 29
Section 3 - On the Water
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