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the switch, stopping the engine.
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Know the marine laws and regulations
where you will be boating—and obey
them. For basic boating rules, see “Rules
of the road” on page 5.
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Stay informed about the weather. Check
weather forecasts before boating. Avoid
boating in hazardous weather.
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Tell someone where you are going: leave
a Float Plan with a responsible person. Be
sure to cancel the Float Plan when you re-
turn.
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Use common sense and good judgment
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.
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Always watch carefully for swimmers dur-
ing the engine operation.
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Stay away from swimming areas.
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When a swimmer is in the water near you
shift into neutral and shut off the engine.
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Do not illegally discard empty containers
used to replace or replenish oil. For the
correct processing of empty containers,
consult the dealer where you purchased
the oil.
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When replacing oils used to lubricate the
product (engine or gear oil), be sure to
wipe away any spilt oil. Never pour oil with-
out using a funnel or similar device. If nec-
essary, verify the necessary replacement
procedure with the dealer.
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Never illegally discard (dump) the product.
Yamaha recommends consulting the deal-
er on discarding the product.
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
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