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Table of Contents
Safe Boating Suggestions.................................................... 24
Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning............................... 25
Good Ventilation ........................................................... 25
Poor Ventilation ........................................................... 25
Important Operation Information........................................... 25
Launching......................................................................25
Duty Cycle Rating Requirements................................... 25
High Output Rating........................................................ 26
Operation Chart.................................................................... 26
Starting, Shifting, and Stopping............................................ 27
Important Information-SmartStart................................ 27
Before Starting the Engine............................................. 27
Starting a Cold Engine................................................... 27
Engine Warm-Up........................................................... 28
Starting a Warm Engine ................................................ 28
Shifting...........................................................................28
Engine Shut Down (Stopping)....................................... 28
Starting the Engine After Stopped While in Gear.......... 29
Trailering the Boat................................................................ 29
Freezing Temperature and Cold Weather Operation........... 29
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump.................................................. 29
Protecting People In The Water........................................... 30
While You Are Cruising ......................................... 30
While Boat Is Stationary ........................................ 30
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Section 3 - On the Water
High-Speed and High-Performance............................... 30
Passenger Safety In Pontoon Boats And Deck Boats... 30
Boats Having An Open Front Deck ....................... 30
Boats With Front-Mounted, Raised Pedestal Fishing
Seats ..................................................................... 30
Wave and Wake Jumping..................................................... 31
Impact with Underwater Hazards......................................... 31
Sterndrive Impact Protection ........................................ 32
Conditions Affecting Operation............................................. 32
Weight Distribution (Passengers and Gear) Inside the Boat
.......................................................................................32
Bottom of Boat...............................................................32
Cavitation.......................................................................32
Ventilation......................................................................33
Elevation and Climate.................................................... 33
Propeller Selection......................................................... 33
Getting Started..................................................................... 33
Initial Break-In Procedure.............................................. 33
Sterndrive 10-Hour Break-In Period (New or With
Replacement Gears)...................................................... 34
Engine Break-In............................................................. 34
20-Hour Break-In Period ....................................... 34
After the 20-Hour Break-In Period ......................... 34
End of First Season Checkup........................................ 34
Section 3 - On the Water
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