Loading - Mercury Ocean Runner 290 Owner's Manual

• Do not operate under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It is
illegal.
• Know the waters and area you will be boating: tides,
currents, sand bars, rocks, and other hazards.

Loading

IMPORTANT: Do not exceed the maximum number of
passengers or load capacity of the boat. Refer to the
specification table in this manual or the manufacturer's plate on
the boat for the maximum number of passengers and load
capacity of the boat.
Position and distribute the load evenly in the boat to help
counterbalance the weight of the outboard.
PASSENGER SEATING
Sitting on the buoyancy tube while the boat is underway puts you
at risk of being ejected during sharp turns or when in rough
water. You may be struck by the engine or propeller if you fall
from a moving boat.
Mercury recommends that the operator and passengers sit on a
seat, or kneel or sit inside the boat while the boat is underway,
and use the available handholds to secure themselves. The
operator should always use the lanyard stop switch when
operating the boat.
OPERATION
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