Sears GAMEFISHER 225.581508 Owner's Manual page 2

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SAFETY RULES
BOATER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
The operator (driver) is responsible for the correct and
safe operation of the boat and safety of its occupants
and general public. It is strongly recommended that
each operator (driver) read and understand this entire
manual before operating the outboard.
Be sure at least one additional person on board is
instructed in the basics of starting and operating the
outboard and boat handling in case the driver is unable
to operate the boat.
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR OUTBOARD
Read this manual carefully. Learn how to operate your
outboard properly. If you have any questions, contact
your nearest Sears Store which sells Gamefisher out-
board motors.
Safety and operating information that is practiced along
with using good common sense can help prevent per-
sonal injury and product damage.
This manual as well as safety labels posted on the out-
board use the following safety alerts to draw your atten-
tion to special safety instructions that should be fol-
lowed.
IMMEDIATE HAZARDS WHICH WILL RESULT IN
SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
USING AN OUTBOARD THAT EXCEEDS THE MAXI-
MUM HORSEPOWER LIMIT OF A BOAT CAN:
1. CAUSE LOSS OF BOAT CONTROL, 2. PLACE TOO
MUCH WE|GHT AT THE TRANSOM ALTERING THE
DESIGNED FLOTATION CHARACTERISTICS OF
THE BOAT OR 3. CAUSE THE BOAT TO BREAK
APART PARTICULARLY AROUND THE TRANSOM
AREA. OVERPOWERING A BOAT CAN RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH OR BOAT DAMAGE.
DO NOT attempt to make repairs or adjustments not
specifically covered in this manual. Should you ever
need technical assistance, please contact your Sears
Service Center.
NEVER OPERATE your motor at full throttle when the
engine is overloaded. This can occur under conditions
when a planing boat is loaded so it does not plane or
when towing another boat.
• Some boats are extremely unstable in the water, even
when secured to a dock. Do not stand erect. Stay as
close as possible to centerline of boat while installing
motor.
• DO NOT store your motor or gasoline where fumes
may reach an open flame and cause a fire.
DRAIN THE GASOLINE from your motor before
transporting your motor inside your car or other
vehicle.
HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES WHICH COULD
RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES WHICH COULD
RESULT IN MINOR INJURY OR PRODUCT OR PRO-
PERTY DAMAGE.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRES AND
PLACE WIRES WHERE THEY CANNOT CONTACT
SPARK PLUGS TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL START-
ING WHEN WORKI_IG ON YOUR OUTBOARD
MOTOR.
• DO NOT use a motor with a horsepower rating higher
than what is listed (_nthe certification plate on your
boat.
GASOLINE AND ITS VAPORS ARE EXTREMELY
FLAMMABLE AND HIGHLY EXPLOSIVE UNDER
CERTAIN CONDITIONS. ALWAYS STOP THE EN-
GINE AND DO NOT SMOKE OR ALLOW OPEN
FLAMES OR SPARKS IN THE AREA WHILE FILLING
FUEL TANKS.
• DO NOT fill the gas tank when the engine is running.
Do not fill the gas tank indoors.
• REMOVE portable fuel tank from boat when refueling
to prevent spilling fuel in boat. Always mix fuel in a
well ventilated area.
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