Selecting Accessories For Your Outboard; Safe Boating Recommendations - Mercury 200 Verado FourStroke Operation And Maintenance Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
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.

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.
Read the installation, operation and maintenance manuals for all your selected
accessories.
Refer to Outboard Installation ‑ Accessories Mounted to the Transom
Clamp Bracket for important information on mounting accessories to the
transom clamp bracket.

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.
• We recommend that all powerboat operators complete a boating safety
course. In the U.S., the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the Power Squadron,
the Red Cross, and your state or provincial boating law enforcement
agency provide courses. For more information in the U.S., call the Boat
U.S. Foundation at 1‑800‑336‑BOAT (2628).
Perform safety checks and required maintenance.
• Follow a regular schedule and ensure that all repairs are properly made.
Check safety equipment onboard.
• Here are some suggestions of the types of safety equipment to carry
when boating:
Approved fire extinguishers
Signal devices: flashlight, rockets or flares, flag, and whistle or horn
Tools necessary for minor repairs
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