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damage. Also be alert for debris
and objects in the water.
– Be familiar with the waters you are
operating in. The gearcase of this
outboard extends below the water
surface and could potentially come
in contact with underwater obstruc-
tions. Contact with underwater ob-
structions may result in loss of
control and personal injury.
– Respect no wake zones, rights of
other water users and the environ-
ment. As the "skipper" and owner
of a boat you are responsible 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 experienced in the opera-
tion of a high performance boat, do
not attempt to operate one at, or
near, its top speed until you have
gained that experience.
– Become completely familiar with
the control and operation of your
boat and outboard before embark-
ing 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 suit-
able area and feel the response of
each control. Be familiar with all
controls before applying the throt-
tle above idle speed. As the opera-
tor, you are in control and
responsible for safe operation.
S S a a f f e e t t y y M M e e a a s s u u r r e e s s — —
I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n a a n n d d M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e
– The outboard must be correctly in-
stalled. Failure to correctly install
the outboard could result in seri-
ous injury, death or property dam-
age. BRP recommends that your
Dealer install your outboard to en-
sure proper installation.
– Do not overpower your boat by us-
ing an engine that exceeds the
SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES
horsepower indicated on the boat's
capacity plate. Overpowering
could result in loss of control. If
your boat has no capacity plate,
contact your Dealer or the boat's
manufacturer.
– When replacement parts are re-
quired, use Evinrude Genuine
Parts or parts with equivalent char-
acteristics, including type, strength
and material. Using sub-standard
parts could result in injury or prod-
uct malfunction.
– Only perform service procedures
which are detailed in this Opera-
tor's Guide. Attempting to perform
maintenance or repair on your out-
board if you are not familiar with
the correct service and safety pro-
cedure could cause personal injury
or death. Further information can
be obtained from your authorized
Evinrude Genuine Parts Dealer. In
many instances proper tools and
training are required for certain
service or repair procedures.
– Maintain your boat and engine in
top condition at all times. Adhere
to the .
– Operate your boat and outboard
prudently and have fun. Do not for-
get that all persons must assist
other boaters in case of
emergency.
– Prevent injury from contact with ro-
tating propeller; remove propeller
before flushing or before perform-
ing any maintenance.
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