Owner`s manual

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Chapter 10:Chapter 10:
Chapter 10:Chapter 10:
Chapter 10:
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
10.1 General
Your boat and outboard engine have been equipped with safety equipment designed to enhance
the safe operation of the boat and to meet U.S. Coast Guard safety standards. The Coast Guard
or state, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies require certain additional accessory
safety equipment on each boat. This equipment varies according to length and type of boat and
type of propulsion. The accessory equipment required by the Coast Guard is described in this
chapter. Some local laws require additional equipment. It is important to obtain “Federal
Requirements and Safety Tips for Recreational Boats,” published by the Coast Guard, and copies
of state and local laws, to make sure you have the required equipment for your boating area. You
should also read the book entitled “Sportfish, Cruisers and Yachts” included with your boat.
Your boat could be equipped with engine alarms. These systems are designed to increase your
boating safety by alerting you to potentially serious problems in the primary power systems.
Alarm systems are not intended to lessen or replace good maintenance and precruise procedures.
This chapter also describes safety related equipment that could be installed on your boat. This
equipment will vary depending on the type of engine and other options installed by you or your
dealer.
10.2 Engine Alarms
Most outboard engines are equipped with an audible alarm system mounted in the helm area that
monitors selected critical engine systems. The alarm will sound if one of these systems begins
to fail. Refer to the engine owner’s manual for information on the alarm installed with your
engine.
If the alarm sounds:
• Immediately throttle the engine back to idle.
• Shift to neutral.
• Monitor the engine gauges to determine the cause of the problem.
• If necessary, shut off the engine and investigate until the cause of the problem is found.
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