Yamaha Boat 60D Manual Do Utilizador

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General information
 
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er operation before starting the engine.
 
 
Attach the engine stop switch lanyard cord
to a secure place on your clothing, or your
arm or leg while operating. If you acciden-
tally leave the helm, the cord will pull from
the switch, stopping the engine.
 
 
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 3.
 
 
Stay informed about the weather. Check
weather forecasts before boating. Avoid
boating in hazardous weather.
 
 
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.
 
 
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.
 
 
Always watch carefully for swimmers dur-
ing the engine operation.
 
 
Stay away from swimming areas.
 
 
When a swimmer is in the water near you
shift into neutral and shut off the engine.
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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Important labels
 
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Warning labels
 
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Label
WARNING
 
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Be sure shift control is in neutral before
starting engine. (except 2HP)
 
 
Do not touch or remove electrical parts
when starting or during operation.
 
 
Keep hands, hair, and clothes away
from flywheel and other rotating parts
 
while engine is running.
 
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Basic boating rules (Rules of 
the road)
 
Just as there are rules which apply when you
are driving on streets and high ways, there
are waterway rules which apply when you
are driving your boat. These rules are used
internationally, and are also enforced by the
United States Coast Guard and local agen-
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