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Proceed with caution and at very low
speed in shallow water. Grounding or
abrupt stops may result in personal injury
or property damage. Also be alert for de-
bris and objects in the water.
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Be familiar with the waters you are oper-
ating in. The gearcase of this outboard
extends below the water surface and
could potentially come in contact with un-
derwater obstructions. Contact with un-
derwater obstructions may result in loss
of control and personal injury.
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Respect no wake zones, rights of other
water users and the environment. As the
"skipper" and owner of a boat you are re-
sponsible for damage to other boats
caused by the wake of your boat. Allow
no one to throw refuse overboard.
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Do not operate your boat if you are under
the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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High performance boats have a high
power-to-weight ratio. If you are not ex-
perienced in the operation of a high per-
formance boat, do not attempt to operate
one at, or near, its top speed until you
have gained that experience.
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Become completely familiar with the con-
trol and operation of your boat and out-
board before embarking on your first trip
or taking on a passenger(s). If you have
not had the opportunity to do so with your
Dealer, practice driving in a suitable area
and feel the response of each control. Be
familiar with all controls before applying
the throttle above idle speed. As the op-
erator, you are in control and responsible
for safe operation.
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Safety Measures — Installation and
Maintenance
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The outboard must be correctly installed.
Failure to correctly install the outboard
could result in serious injury, death or
property damage. BRP recommends
that your Dealer install your outboard to
ensure proper installation.
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Do not overpower your boat by using an
engine that exceeds the horsepower in-
dicated on the boat's capacity plate.
Overpowering could result in loss of con-
trol. If your boat has no capacity plate,
contact your Dealer or the boat's manu-
facturer.
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When replacement parts are required,
use Evinrude Genuine Parts or parts with
equivalent
characteristics,
type, strength and material. Using sub-
standard parts could result in injury or
product malfunction.
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Only perform service procedures which
are detailed in this Operator's Guide. At-
tempting to perform maintenance or re-
pair on your outboard if you are not
familiar with the correct service and safe-
ty procedure could cause personal injury
or death. Further information can be ob-
tained from your authorized Evinrude
Dealer. In many instances proper tools
and training are required for certain ser-
vice or repair procedures.
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Maintain your boat and engine in top
condition at all times. Adhere to the
Maintenance & Inspection Schedule
on page 40.
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Operate your boat and outboard pru-
dently and have fun. Do not forget that all
persons must assist other boaters in
case of emergency.
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Prevent injury from contact with rotating
propeller; remove propeller before flush-
ing or before performing any mainte-
nance.
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