Mercury 250 Specifications download pdf (Page 108)

OPERATION

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Prestarting Check List

• Operator knows safe navigation, boating, and operating

procedures.

• An approved personal flotation device of suitable size for

each person aboard and readily accessible (it is the law).

• A ring type life buoy or buoyant cushion designed to be

thrown to a person in the water.

• Know your boats' maximum load capacity. Look at the boat

capacity plate.

• Fuel supply OK.

• Arrange passengers and load in the boat so the weight is

distributed evenly and everyone is seated in a proper seat.

• Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to

return.

• 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.

• Make inspection checks listed in Maintenance ‑ Inspection

and Maintenance Schedule.

Operating in Freezing Temperatures

When using your outboard or having your outboard moored in

freezing or near freezing temperatures, keep the outboard tilted

down at all times so the gearcase is submerged. This prevents

the trapped water in the gearcase from freezing and causing

possible damage to the water pump and other components.

If there is a chance of ice forming on the water, the outboard

should be removed and drained completely of water. If ice

should form at the water level inside the outboard driveshaft

housing, it will block water flow to the engine causing possible

damage.

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Mercury 250 Specifications Page 108