General Information; Before Operating Your Outboard - Mercury Jet 25 Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

Before Operating Your Outboard

Read this manual carefully. Learn the difference in handling
characteristics between a jet drive boat and a propeller driven boat.
If you have any questions, contact your dealer.
STEERING AT LOW SPEEDS
Unlike propeller driven boats, the jet drive boat tends to lose
steering control as less water is drawn in and expelled. Increase
speed slightly to regain steering.
MANEUVERABILITY
The jet drive is highly maneuverable at higher speeds, more so,
than propeller driven boats. Use caution when turning to prevent
spin‑outs.
IN NEUTRAL
The impeller will continue to rotate while the engine is in neutral.
Although the approximate balancing of forward and reverse thrust
will minimize boat movement, the boat may tend to move slowly
forward or backward. This is normal for a direct‑drive jet driven
boat. The operator should be aware of this and use caution
whenever the engine is running.
Safety and operating information that is practiced, along with using
good common sense, can help prevent personal injury and product
damage.
This manual as well as safety labels posted on the outboard use
the following safety alerts
instructions that should be followed.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
1. These safety alerts follow ANSI standard Z535.6‑2006 for product safety
information in product manuals, instructions, and other collateral materials.
1.
to draw your attention to special safety
DANGER
!
WARNING
!
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