SAFETY INFORMATION 17
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tthhee eennggiinnee kkeeyy sswwiittcchh bbeeffoorree vveerriiffyyiinngg aannyy ooff tthhee ffoolllloowwiinngg.. OOnnllyy ssttaarrtt tthhee
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OOPPEERRAATTIIOONN
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Propeller
Inspect condition of propeller.
Repair or replace if necessary.
Cooling System
Inspect water intake screens.
Safety Equipment Ensure safety equipment is
onboard.
Oil Level Check. Refill as needed.
Battery
Check battery connections are
clean, tight, and insulated. Ensure
that battery/battery box are secure.
Fuel Level
Check. Refill as needed.
Steering System Check operation.
Stop Switch Lanyard Inspect condition of lanyard. Attach
to stop switch. Test operation.
Re-attach lanyard to switch.
Operator’s Guide Confirm that this Operator’s Guide
is onboard and readily accessible.
Key / Engine Start Switches
Test operation.
Displays & Gauges Self-test and warning horn, check
operation.
Control Lever Check operation.
Trim System Check operation.
Outboard
Aquatic invasive species cleaning.