Owner`s manual

SAFETY & SAFE PRACTICES
Notice
Throughout this publication, "Warnings" and "Cau-
tions" (accompanied by the international HAZARD
Symbol ) are used to alert the operator to special
instructions concerning a particular operation that
may be hazardous if performed incorrectly. OB-
SERVE THEM CAREFULLY.
DO NOT USE A MOTOR WITH A HORSE-
POWER RATING HIGHER THAN WHAT IS
LISTED ON THE CERTIFICATION PLATE ON
YOUR BOAT.
USING AN OUTBOARD THAT EXCEEDS THE
MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER LIMIT OF A BOAT
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH OR
BOAT DAMAGE.
HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES WHICH
COULD RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH
HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES WHICH
COULD RESULT IN MINOR INJURY OR
PRODUCT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Boaters Responsibilities
The operator (driver) is responsible for the correct
and safe operation of the boat and safety of its occu-
pants and general public. It is strongly recommended
that each operator (driver) read and understand this
entire manual before operating the outboard.
Be sure at least one additional person is instructed in
the basics of starting and operating the outboard and
boat handling in case the driver is unable to operate
the boat.
Before Operating Your Outboard
Read this manual carefully. Learn how to operate
your outboard properly. If you have any ques-
tions, contact your nearest Sears Store which
sells Gamefisher outboard motors.
This manual as well as safety labels posted on the
outboard use safety alerts to draw your attention
to special safety instructions that should be fol-
lowed.
Safety and operating information that is practiced
along with using good common sense can help
prevent personal injury and product damage.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRES AND
PLACE WIRES WHERE THEY CANNOT CONTACT
SPARK PLUGS TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
STARTING WHEN WORKING ON YOUR OUT-
BOARD.
Fuel
DO NOT STORE YOUR MOTOR OR GAS-
OLINE WHERE FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN
FLAME AND CAUSE A FIRE.
DRAIN THE GASOLINE from your motor before
transporting your motor inside your car or other
vehicles.
• GASOLINE AND ITSVAPORS ARE EXTREME-
LY FLAMMABLE AND HIGHLY EXPLOSIVE
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, ALWAYS
STOP THE ENGINE AND DO NOT SMOKE OR
ALLOW OPEN FLAMES OR SPARKS IN THE
AREA WHILE FILLING FUEL TANK(S).
• DO NOT FILLTHE FUELTANKWHEN THE EN-
GINE IS RUNNING. DO NOT FILL THE FUEL
TANK INDOORS.
• REMOVE PORTABLE FUEL TANK FROM
BOAT WHEN REFUELING TO PREVENT SPIL-
LING FUEL IN BOAT, ALWAYS MIX FUEL IN A
WELL VENTILATED AREA.
Operation
DO NOT attempt to make repairs or adjustments
not specifically covered in this manual. Should
you ever need technical assistance, please con-
tact your Sears Service Center.
NEVER OPERATE YOUR MOTOR AT FULL
THROTTLE WHEN THE ENGINE IS OVER-
LOADED. THIS CAN OCCUR-4JNDER CONDI-
TIONS WHEN A PLANING BOAT IS LOADED
SO IT DOES NOT PLANE OR WHEN TOWING
ANOTHER BOAT.
Some boats are extremely unstable in the water
even when secured to a dock. Do not stand erect.
Stay as close as possible to centerline of boat es-
pecially while installing motor.