Selecting Accessories For Your Outboard; Safe Boating Recommendations - Mercury 40 CT Maintenance And Installation Manual

1. Examples of poor ventilation while the boat is stationary:
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a - Operating the engine when the boat is moored in a confined space
b - Mooring close to another boat that has its engine operating
2. Examples of poor ventilation while the boat is moving:
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a - Operating the boat with the trim angle of the bow too high
b - Operating the boat with no forward hatches open (station wagon effect)

Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard

Genuine Mercury Precision or Quicksilver Accessories have been specifically
designed and tested for your outboard. These accessories are available from
Mercury Marine dealers.
IMPORTANT: Check with your dealer before installing accessories. The misuse
of approved accessories or the use of nonapproved accessories can damage
the product.
Some accessories not manufactured or sold by Mercury Marine are not
designed to be safely used with your outboard or outboard operating system.
Acquire and read the installation, operation and maintenance manuals for all
your selected accessories.

Safe Boating Recommendations

To safely enjoy the waterways, familiarize yourself with local and all other
governmental boating regulations and restrictions and consider the following
suggestions.
Know and obey all nautical rules and laws of the waterways.
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