General information United States Coast Guard and local agen- cies. You should be aware of these rules, and follow them whenever you encounter another vessel on the water. Several sets of rules prevail according to geographic location, but are all basically the same as the International Rules of the Road. The rules presented here in your Owner’s Manual are condensed, and have been pro- vided for your convenience only. Consult your local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or De- partment of Motor Vehicles for a complete set of rules governing the waters in which you will be using your boat. ZMU01948 EMU25401 Label EWM01260 WARNING G Be sure shift control is in neutral before starting engine.
(except 2HP) EMU25510 Steering and sailing rules and sound signals Whenever two vessels on the water meet one another, one vessel has the right-of- way; it is called the “stand-on” vessel. The vessel which does not have the right-of-way is called the “give-way” or “burdened” vessel. These rules determine which vessel has the right-of-way, and what each vessel should do. Stand-on vessel The vessel with the right-of-way has the duty to continue its course and speed, except to avoid an immediate collision. When you maintain your direction and speed, the other vessel will be able to determine how best to avoid you.
Give-way vessel The vessel which does not have the right-of- way has the duty to take positive and timely action to stay out of the way of the Stand-On vessel. Normally, you should not cross in front of the vessel with the right-of-way. You should slow down or change directions brief- ly and pass behind the other vessel. You should always move in such a way that the G Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or during operation. G Keep hands, hair, and clothes away from flywheel and other rotating parts while engine is running. EMU25451 Label ENGINE OIL ONLY G Pour the engine oil into this oil tank, not gasoline. RECOMMENDED OIL:
YAMALUBE 2 STROKE OUTBOARD OIL or an equivalent TC-W3 certified ouboard oil. EWM01270 Do not add gasoline to the oil tank. Fire explosion could result. WARNING EMU25500 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 4