Exhaust Emissions - Mercury 135 Pro XS OptiMax Manual

• The boat could move suddenly in a new direction. Such a
sharp change in direction can cause occupants to be thrown
out of their seats or out of the boat.
• A rapid reduction in speed. This will cause occupants to be
thrown forward, or even out of the boat.
• Impact damage to the outboard and/or boat.
Keep in mind, the most important thing you can do to help
reduce injury or impact damage during an impact is control the
boat speed. Boat speed should be kept to a minimum planing
speed when driving in waters known to have underwater
obstacles.
After striking a submerged object, stop the engine as soon as
possible and inspect it for any broken or loose parts. If damage
is present or suspected, the outboard should be taken to an
authorized dealer for a thorough inspection and necessary
repair.
The boat should also be checked for any hull fractures, transom
fractures, or water leaks.
Operating a damaged outboard could cause additional damage
to other parts of the outboard, or could affect control of the boat.
If continued running is necessary, do so at greatly reduced
speeds.
Operating a boat or engine with impact damage can result in
product damage, serious injury, or death. If the vessel
experiences any form of impact, have an authorized Mercury
Marine dealer inspect and repair the vessel or power package.

Exhaust Emissions

BE ALERT TO CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
Carbon monoxide is present in the exhaust fumes of all internal
combustion engines. This includes the outboards, sterndrives,
and inboard engines that propel boats, as well as the generators
that power various boat accessories. Carbon monoxide is a
deadly gas that is odorless, colorless, and tasteless.
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