Before Operation; Are You Ready To Get Underway; Knowledge; Safety Apparel - Honda BF5A Owner's Manual

BEFORE OPERATION
ARE YOU READY TO GET UNDERWAY?
Your safety is your responsibility. A little time spent in preparation will
significantly reduce your risk of injury.
Knowledge
Read and understand this manual. Know what the controls do and how to
operate them.
Familiarize yourself with the outboard motor and its operation before you get
under way. Know what to do in case of emergencies.
Familiarize yourself with all laws and regulations relating to boating and the
use of outboard motrs.
Safety Apparel
Always wear a PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE (PFD) while on the boat.
IS YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR READY TO GO?
For your safety, and to maximize the service life of your equipment, it is very
important to take a few moments before you operate the outboard motor to
check its condition. Be sure to take care of any problem you find, or have your
servicing dealer correct it, before you operate the outboard motor.
Improperly maintaining this outboard motor,
or failing to correct a problem before opera-
tion, could cause a malfunction in which you
could be seriously injured.
Always perform a preoperation inspection
before each operation, and correct any
problem.
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