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Striking a floating or underwater object could result in a number of difficult situations.
Some situations could result in the following:

• Part of the outboard or the entire outboard could break loose and fly into the boat.
• The boat could move suddenly in a new direction. Such a sharp change in direction
can cause occupants to be thrown out of their seats or out of the boats.
• A rapid reduction in speed. This will cause occupants to be thrown forward, or even
out of the boat.
• Impact damage to the outboard and/or boat.

! WARNING

Operating a boat or engine with damage can result in product damage, serious injury, or death. If
the vessel experiences any form of impact, have an authorized Mercury Marine dealer inspect and
repair the vessel or power package.

Keep in mind, the most important thing you can do to help reduce injury or impact damage during
an impact is control the boat speed. Boat speed should be kept to a minimum speed when driving in
waters known to have underwater obstacles.

Important!
If you strike a submerged object, stop the engine as soon as possible and inspect it for any
broken or loose parts. If damage is present or suspected, the outboard should be taken to an
authorized dealer for a thorough inspection and necessary repair. The boat should also be
checked for any hull fractures, transom fractures, or water leaks.

Operating a damaged outboard could cause additional damage to other parts of the outboard, or
could affect control of the boat. If continued running is necessary, do so at greatly reduced speeds
and with caution.

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