Safe Boating Suggestions - Mercury Jet 25 Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
WHILE BOAT IS STATIONARY
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.
Stop the engine immediately whenever a person is in the water
near the boat. The jet drive is always drawing water through the
water intake when the engine is running. Stay away from the water
intake located under the jet drive and never insert an object into
the water intake or outlet nozzle when the engine is running.

Safe Boating Suggestions

In order to safely enjoy the waterways, the operator should be
familiar with local and other governmental boating regulations and
restrictions, and consider the following suggestions.
Use flotation devices. Have an approved personal flotation device
of suitable size for each person aboard (it is the law) and have it
readily accessible.
Do not overload your boat. Most boats are rated and certified for
maximum load (weight) capacities (refer to your boat capacity
plate). If in doubt, contact your dealer or the boats manufacturer.
Perform safety checks and required maintenance. Follow a regular
schedule and ensure that all repairs are properly made.
Make sure everyone in the boat is properly seated. Do not allow
anyone to sit or ride on any part of the boat that was not intended
for such use. This includes the back of seats, gunwales, transom,
bow, decks, raised fishing seats, any rotating fishing seat; or
anywhere that an unexpected acceleration, sudden stopping,
unexpected loss of boat control, or sudden boat movement could
cause a person to be thrown overboard or into the boat.
Never be under the influence of alcohol or drugs while boating (it
is the law). Alcohol or drug use impairs judgment and greatly
reduces the ability to react quickly.
WARNING
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