of the road" on page 5.
Stay informed about the weather. Check
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weather forecasts before boating. Avoid
boating in hazardous weather.
Tell someone where you are going: leave
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a Float Plan with a responsible person. Be
sure to cancel the Float Plan when you re-
turn.
Use common sense and good judgment
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when boating. Know your abilities, and be
sure you understand how your boat han-
dles under the different boating conditions
you may encounter. Operate within your
limits, and the limits of your boat. Always
operate at safe speeds, and keep a careful
watch for obstacles and other traffic.
Always watch carefully for swimmers dur-
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ing the engine operation.
Stay away from swimming areas.
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When a swimmer is in the water near you
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shift into neutral and shut off the engine.
Be informed about boating safety. Additional
publications and information can be obtained
from many organizations, including the fol-
lowing:
United States Coast Guard
Consumer Affairs Staff (G-BC)
Office of Boating, Public, and Consumer Af-
fairs
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters
Washington, D.C. 20593-0001
Boating Safety Hotline: 1-800-368-5647
National Marine Manufacturers Associa-
tion (NMMA)
401 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, Il 60611
Marine Retailers Association of America
155 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, Il 60601
General information
EMU25380
Important labels
EMU25395
Warning labels
EMU25401
Label
EWM01260
WARNING
Be sure shift control is in neutral before
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starting engine. (except 2HP)
Do not touch or remove electrical parts
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when starting or during operation.
Keep hands, hair, and clothes away
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from flywheel and other rotating parts
while engine is running.
EMU25464
Caution labels
EMU25472
Label
ECM01190
CAUTION:
Transport and store the engine only as
ZMU03678
ZMU04702
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