Gas Outboard Motor Safety Tips

The outboard motor is designed to supply dependable power to approved motor craft in fresh water only.

Add fuel only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Place portable fuel tank on the ground when filling. Never fill it when it’s in the boat or a vehicle.
Do not over tighten caps and fittings and replace if worn or damaged.
Position the gas tank so the filler cap vent is higher than the fuel level.
When starting the engine, check that the fuel line is properly connected to the engine.
Never start the engine when near open flammable liquids or gas or LP leaks.
Do not allow debris to accumulate around the muffler and cylinder area.

Always read the manufacturer's operator manual and carefully follow all safety and operation rules.
Avoid contact with the propeller. Keep people and pets away from the propeller when the engine is operating.
Always operate the outboard with the safety lanyard clipped to the SAFETY/ENGINE STOP SWITCH and attached to the operator.
Every person on board must wear and use a U.S. Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD).