Checking The Water Pickups; Though The Hull Or Through The Transom Pickups; Battery; General - Mercury 2.8 EI 200 Manual

MAINTENANCE

Checking The Water Pickups

THOUGH THE HULL OR THROUGH THE TRANSOM PICKUPS

1. Ensure that the seawater pickup water inlet holes are clean and not obstructed.

Battery

General

Refer to specific instructions and warnings accompanying your battery. If this information
is not available, observe the following precautions when handling a battery.
Avoid serious injury from fire or explosion. Do NOT use jumper cables and a
booster battery to start engine. Do NOT recharge a weak battery in the boat. Remove
battery and recharge in a ventilated area away from fuel vapors, sparks or flames.
Batteries contain acid which can cause severe burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes
and clothing. If electrolyte is spilled or splashed on any part of the body,
immediately flush the exposed area with liberal amounts of water and obtain
medical aid as soon as possible.
Safety glasses and rubber gloves are recommended when handling batteries or
filling with electrolyte.
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