Protecting People In The Water - Mercury 200 Sport-Jet Operation & Maintenance Manual

• Loss of power and directional control in heavy seas, strong current, or
high winds.
• Loss of control when docking.
KEEP THE LANYARD STOP SWITCH AND LANYARD CORD IN GOOD
OPERATING CONDITION
Before each use, check to ensure that the lanyard stop switch works properly.
Start the engine, and then stop it by pulling the lanyard cord. If the engine does
not stop, have the switch repaired before operating the boat.
Before each use, inspect the lanyard cord to ensure it is in good working
condition and that there are no breaks, cuts, or wear to the cord. Check that the
clips on the ends of the cord are in good condition. Replace any damaged or
worn lanyard cords.

Protecting People in the Water

WHILE YOU ARE CRUISING
A person standing or floating in the water cannot take quick action to avoid a
boat heading in his or her direction even at slow speed.
Slow down and exercise extreme caution any time you are boating in an area
where people might be in the water.
Avoid shallow water or where any loose material such as sand, shells,
seaweed, grass, tree branches, etc. can be sucked in and expelled from the
pump as a high speed projectile.
WHILE THE BOAT IS STATIONARY
Stop the Mercury Jet Drive engine immediately whenever anyone in the water
is near your boat. The Mercury Jet Drive is always drawing water through the
water intake grate when the engine is running. Stay away from the water intake
located under the stern (back) of the boat and never insert an object into the
water intake or water outlet nozzle while the engine is running.
Avoid injury resulting from contacting the rotating impeller or having hair,
clothing, or loose objects drawn into the water intake and wrapping around
the impeller shaft. Stay away from the water intake and never insert an object
into the water intake or water outlet nozzle when the engine is running.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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