Section 3 - On The Water; Safe Boating Suggestions; Be Alert To Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Good Ventilation; Basic Boat Operation - Mercury 1.7 MI Manual

SECTION 3
Table of Contents
Safe Boating Suggestions
Be Alert To Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Good Ventilation
Poor Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic Boat Operation
Launching And Boat Operation Care

Duty Cycle Rating

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Pleasure Duty Rating

Operation Chart - 1.7 MI
Starting, Shifting and Stopping
Engine Stop Lever
Before Starting The Engine
Engine Shut-down (Stopping)
Freezing Temperature And Cold Weather
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drain Plug and Bilge Pump
Protecting People In The Water

While You Are Cruising

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INDEX

SECTION 3 - ON THE WATER

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23
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25
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31
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While Boat Is Stationary

Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon

And Deck Boats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wave And Wake Jumping
Impact With Underwater Hazards
Conditions Affecting Operation
Weight Distribution (Passengers And
Gear) Inside The Boat

Bottom Of Boat

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Elevation And Climate
Propeller Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20-Hour Break-In Period
After Break-In Period
End of First Season Checkup
ON THE WATER
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33
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36
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