Suzuki DF140A Owner's Manual page 2

California Proposition 65 Warning
 WARNING
Operating, servicing and maintain-
ing an outboard motor can expose
you to chemicals including engine
exhaust, carbon monoxide, phtha-
lates, and lead, which are known
to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure,
exhaust, do not idle the engine
except as necessary, service your
outboard motor in a well-venti-
lated area and wear gloves or
wash your hands frequently when
servicing your outboard motor.
For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
IMPORTANT
 WARNING/  CAUTION/ NOTICE/ NOTE
Please read this manual and follow its instruc-
tions carefully. To emphasize special informa-
tion, the symbol  and the words WARNING,
CAUTION, NOTICE and NOTE have special
meanings. Pay special attention to the mes-
sages highlighted by these signal words.
 WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in death or serious injury.
 CAUTION
Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in damage to the motor or boat.
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avoid breathing
NOTE:
Indicates special instructions to make mainte-
nance easier or instructions clearer.
BREAK-IN INFORMATION
FOR YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
The first 10 hours are the most important in the
life of your engine. Proper operation during this
break-in period is essential to help ensure max-
imum life and performance.
Refer to the BREAK-IN section of this manual
for specific break-in recommendations.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OWNERS
 WARNING
Failure to take the proper precautions
may increase the risk of death or severe
injury to you and your passengers.
• Prior to first-time use of your outboard
motor, familiarize yourself thoroughly
with the contents of this owner's man-
ual. Be aware of all outboard motor fea-
tures and all safety and maintenance
requirements.
• Inspect the boat and motor before each
trip. See the INSPECTION BEFORE
BOATING section for important items.
• Become thoroughly familiar with all
operating and handling characteristics
of your boat and motor. Practice at low
and moderate speeds until you are
competent at handling the boat and
motor. Do not attempt to operate at max-
imum performance until you are com-
pletely familiar with all of these
characteristics.
• Carry boating safety and emergency
equipment. This important equipment
includes; flotation aids for each person
(plus one throwable buoyant cushion in
any boat 16 feet or longer), fire extin-
guisher, sound signaling device, visual
distress signals, anchor, bilge pump,
bucket, compass, emergency starter