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A DANGER
Contact with a rot ating prope ller is likely to result in seriou s injury or death. Assure the
engine and prop area is clear of people and objects before starting engine or operating boat.
Do not allow anyon e near a pro peller, even when the engine is off. Blade s can be sharp and
the propeller can continue to turn even after the engine is off. Remove propeller before ser-
vicing and when running the outboard on a flushing device.
DO NOT run the e ngine indoors or with out adequate ventilation or permi t exhaust fumes to
accumulate in confine d areas. Engin e exhaust contains carbon mo noxide which, i f inhaled,
can cause serious brain damage or death.
A WARNING
Wear safety glasses to avoid personal injury, and set compressed air to less than 25 psi (172
kPa).
The mo tor cov er an d fly wheel c over are m achinery guards. Use caution when con ducting
tests on running outb oards. DO NOT wear jewelry or loose clo thing. Keep hai r, hands, and
clothing away from rotating parts.
During service, the outboard may drop unexpe ctedly. Avoid personal injury; always suppo rt
the outboard’s weight with a suitable hoist or the tilt support bracket during service.
To prevent acc idental starting while servicing, disconnect the battery cables at the battery.
Twist and remove all spark plug leads.
The electrical system presents a serious shock hazard. DO NOT handle primary or secondary
ignition components while outboard is running or flywheel is turning.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive under certain conditions. Use caution
when working on any part of the fuel system.
Protect a gainst h azardous fuel sp ray. Befo re st arting a ny fuel s ystem service, carefully
relieve fuel system pressure.
Do not smo ke, or allow open flame s or sparks, or use ele ctrical devi ces such as cellula r
phones in the vicinity of a fuel leak or while fueling.
Keep all electrical connections clean, tight, and insu lated to preve nt shorting or arcing and
causing an explosion.
Always work in a well ventilated area.
Replace any lo cking fastener (locknut or p atch screw) if it s locking feature bec omes weak.
Definite resistance to tightening must be felt when reusing a locking fastener. If replacement
is indicated, use only authorized replacement or equivalent.
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