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Drain Plug and Bilge Pump
The engine compartment in your boat is a natural place for water to collect. For this reason,
boats are normally equipped with a drain plug and/or a bilge pump. It is very important to
check these items on a regular basis to ensure that the water level does not come into
contact with your power package. Components on your engine will be damaged if
submerged. Damage caused by submersion is not covered by the Mercury MerCruiser
Limited Warranty.
Protecting People In The Water
While You Are Cruising
It is very difficult for a person in the water to take quick action to avoid a boat heading in
their direction, even at slow speeds.
Always slow down and exercise extreme caution any time you are boating in an area where
there might be people in the water.
Whenever a boat is moving (even coasting) and the gear shift is in neutral, there is sufficient
force by the water on the propeller to cause the propeller to rotate. This neutral propeller
rotation can cause serious injury.
While Boat Is Stationary
Stop your engine immediately whenever anyone in the water is near your boat. Serious
injury to the person in the water is likely if contacted by a rotating propeller, a moving
boat, a moving gearcase, or any solid device rigidly attached to a moving boat or
gearcase.
Shift into neutral and shut off the engine before allowing people to swim or be in the water
near your boat.
High‑Speed And High‑Performance Boat Operation
If your boat is considered a high‑speed or high‑performance boat with which you are
unfamiliar, we recommend that you never operate it at its high speed capability without first
requesting an initial orientation and demonstration ride with your dealer or an operator
experienced with your boat. For additional information, refer to Hi-Performance Boat
Operation booklet (90‑849250‑R2) from your dealer, distributor or Mercury Marine.
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