Section 1
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- If you see liquid gasoline in the engine
compartments/bilge or smell gasoline vapors, DO NOT
attempt to start the engine. Liquid gasoline in the bilge is
an extreme fire and explosion hazard which may cause
injury or death. Find and fix the source of the leakage,
remove the liquid gasoline from the bilge. Then ventilate
the engine compartment/bilge and run the blower to
remove all gasoline vapors before starting the engine.
- If gasoline vapors persist after running the blower, DO
NOT attempt to start the engine. Likely, there is a gasoline
leak that is creating the excessive vapor.
- Always operate blower below cruising speed and after
stopping the boat.
Precautions While Underway
The operator shall:
• Check that the area behind the boat is all clear before
starting the engine to AVOID PROPELLER INJURY to
persons in the water behind the boat or on the swim
platform
• Turn off the engine prior to anyone occupying the swim
platform or being in the water behind the boat to AVOID
PROPELLER INJURY. Being in neutral gear is insufficient;
the propeller may still be turning, or engine may be
inadvertently shifted into gear.
• Not back the boat toward persons in the water behind the
boat to AVOID PROPELLER INJURY.
• Not allow people to be on or near the swim platform or in
the water near the swim platform while the engine is
running because CARBON MONOXIDE will exist around
the back of the boat when the engine is running. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is a deadly,
odorless, colorless gas.
Failure to follow these precautions will
result in serious injury or death.
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