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Table of Contents
Safe Boating Recommendations.......................................... 16
Carbon Monoxide Exposure................................................. 17
Be Alert To Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ..................... 17
Stay Clear of Exhaust Areas ........................................ 17
Good Ventilation .......................................................... 17
Poor Ventilation ........................................................... 18
Duty Cycle............................................................................ 18
Basic Boat Operation .................................................... 18
Duty Cycle Rating .................................................. 18
Pleasure Duty Rating ............................................ 18
Basic Boat Operation............................................................ 19
Operation Chart............................................................. 19
Freezing Temperature and Cold Weather Operation.... 19
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump............................................ 20
Starting, Shifting, and Stopping............................................ 20
Before Starting the Engine............................................. 20
Starting a Cold Engine................................................... 21
Engine Warm-Up........................................................... 21
Starting a Warm Engine ................................................ 21
Shifting........................................................................... 22
Engine Shutdown (Stopping)......................................... 22
Starting the Engine After Stopped While in Gear.......... 22
Trailering the Boat................................................................ 22
Protecting People In The Water........................................... 22
Protecting People in the Water...................................... 22
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Section 2 - On The Water
While Boat is in Operation ..................................... 22
While the Boat is Stationary .................................. 23
High Speed and High Performance............................... 23
Passenger Safety in Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats.... 23
Boats Having an Open Front Deck ........................ 23
Boats with Front-Mounted, Raised-Pedestal Fishing
Seats ..................................................................... 23
Wave and Wake Jumping..................................................... 24
Impact with Underwater Hazards......................................... 24
Conditions Affecting Operation............................................. 25
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the
Boat............................................................................... 25
Bottom of Boat............................................................... 25
Cavitation....................................................................... 25
Ventilation...................................................................... 25
Elevation and Climate.................................................... 25
Propeller Selection......................................................... 26
Break-In................................................................................ 26
Initial Break-In Procedure.............................................. 26
Sterndrive 10-Hour Break-In Period (New or With
Replacement Gears)...................................................... 26
Engine Break-In............................................................. 26
20-Hour Break-In Period ....................................... 26
After the 20-Hour Break-In Period ......................... 27
End of First Season Checkup........................................ 27
Section 2 - On The Water
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