Selecting Accessories For Your Outboard; Safe Boating Recommendations - Mercury 75 TwoStroke Operation, Maintenance & Installation Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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.
Acquire and read the installation, operation and maintenance manuals for all
your selected accessories.

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
Anchor and extra anchor line
Manual bilge pump and extra drain plugs
Drinking water
Radio
Paddle or oar
Spare propeller, thrust hubs, and an appropriate wrench
First aid kit and instructions
Waterproof storage containers
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