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SAFETY
Running outboard too fast (Overspeeding)
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“Too fast” means running faster than outboard normally runs on boat.
Running outboards: Exhaust fumes
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Whenever running the engine, assure there is proper ventilation to avoid the accumulation of carbo n
monoxide (CO), which is odo rless, colorless, and tasteless, and ca n lead to unconsciousness, brain
damage, or de ath if inh aled in suf ficient conc entrations. CO accumula tion can occur while do cked,
anchored, or underway, and in many confined areas such as the boat cab in, cockpit, swim platform,
and heads. It can b e worsened or caused by weat her, mooring and operating conditions, and other
boats. Avoid exhaust fumes fro m the engine o r other boats, provide proper ventilation, shut off the
engine when not needed, and be aware of the risk of backdrafting and conditions that create CO accu-
mulation. In hig h concentrations, CO can be fat al within minutes. Lower con centrations are just as
lethal over long periods of time.
A DANGER
DO NOT run the e ngine indoors or witho ut adequate ventilation or permit e xhaust fumes to
accumulate in confined areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which, if inhaled,
can cause serious brain damage or death.
Running too fast can happen when:
1) Using a flushing device...
Turn on water before starting outboard.
Keep eng ine speed below 200 0 RPM.
With no load, outboard will run too fa st
very easily. Wear eye protectors.
2) Running with the
wrong test wheel...
This may happen if
outboard runs too fast.
Use the right
test wheel.
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