Mercury Marine Heavy Duty 899846001 - Manual (Page 39)

OPERATION
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• Be sure the operator knows safe navigation, boating, and
operating procedures.
• Be sure there is a ring type life buoy or buoyant cushion
designed to be thrown to a person in the water.
• Arrange the passengers and load in the boat so the weight is
distributed evenly and everyone is seated in a proper seat or
on the floor.
• Instruct at least one passenger in the basics of boat handling
and the starting and operation of the outboard, in case the
driver becomes disabled or falls overboard.
• Before departing, tell someone where you are going and when
you expect to return.
• No alcohol or drugs. It is illegal to operate a boat while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Know the waters and area you will be boating; tides, currents,
sand bars, rocks, and other hazards.
Loading
IMPORTANT: Do not exceed the maximum number of passengers
or load capacity of the boat. Refer to the Specification table in this
manual or the manufacturer's plate on the boat for the maximum
number of passengers and load capacity of the boat.
Position the passengers and distribute the load evenly in the boat
to help counterbalance the weight of the outboard.
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