BRP Evinrude E-TEC 40 Operator's Manual page 8

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Be familiar with the waters you are oper-
ating in. The gearcase of this outboard
extends below the water surface and
could potentially come in contact with un-
derwater obstructions. Contact with un-
derwater obstructions may result in loss
of control and personal injury.
– Respect no wake zones, rights of other
water users and the environment. As the
"skipper" and owner of a boat you are re-
sponsible for damage to other boats
caused by the wake of your boat. Allow
no one to throw refuse overboard.
– Do not operate your boat if you are under
the influence of drugs or alcohol.
– High performance boats have a high
power-to-weight ratio. If you are not ex-
perienced in the operation of a high per-
formance boat, do not attempt to operate
one at, or near, its top speed until you
have gained that experience.
– Become completely familiar with the con-
trol and operation of your boat and out-
board before embarking on your first trip
or taking on a passenger(s). If you have
not had the opportunity to do so with your
Dealer, practice driving in a suitable area
and feel the response of each control. Be
familiar with all controls before applying
the throttle above idle speed. As the op-
erator, you are in control and responsible
for safe operation.
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Safety Measures — Installation and
Maintenance
– The outboard must be correctly installed.
Failure to correctly install the outboard
could result in serious injury, death or
property damage. We strongly recom-
mend that your Dealer install your out-
board to ensure proper installation.
– Do not overpower your boat by using an
engine that exceeds the horsepower in-
dicated on the boat's capacity plate.
Overpowering could result in loss of con-
trol. If your boat has no capacity plate,
contact your Dealer or the boat's manu-
facturer.
– When replacement parts are required,
use Evinrude/Johnson Genuine Parts or
parts with equivalent characteristics, in-
cluding type, strength and material. Us-
ing substandard parts could result in
injury or product malfunction.
– Only perform service procedures which
are detailed in this Operator's Guide. At-
tempting to perform maintenance or re-
pair on your outboard if you are not
familiar with the correct service and safe-
ty procedure could cause personal injury
or death. Further information can be ob-
tained from your authorized Evinrude/
Johnson Dealer. In many instances prop-
er tools and training are required for cer-
tain service or repair procedures.
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Maintain your boat and engine in top
condition at all times. Adhere to the
Maintenance Schedule on page 58.
– Operate your boat and outboard pru-
dently and have fun. Do not forget that all
persons must assist other boaters in
case of emergency.
– Prevent injury from contact with rotating
propeller; remove propeller before flush-
ing or before performing any mainte-
nance.