Yamaha F2.5A Owner's Manual

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Safety information3Operate defensively at safe speeds and keepa safe distance away from people, objects,and other boats. Do not follow directly behind other boats orwaterskiers. Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers thatmake it hard for others to avoid you or un-derstand where you are going. Avoid areas with submerged objects orshallow water. Ride within your limits and avoid aggres-sive maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss ofcontrol, ejection, and collision. Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-member, boats do not have brakes, andstopping the engine or reducing throttlecan reduce the ability to steer. If you are notsure that you can stop in time before hittingan obstacle, apply throttle and turn in an-other direction.EMU33791WeatherStay informed about the weather. Checkweather forecasts before boating. Avoidboating in hazardous weather.EMU33881Passenger trainingMake sure at least one other passenger istrained to operate the boat in the event of anemergency.EMU33891Boating safety publicationsBe informed about boating safety. Additionalpublications and information can be obtainedfrom many boating organizations.EMU33601Laws and regulationsKnow the marine laws and regulations whereyou will be boating- and obey them. Severalsets of rules prevail according to geographiclocation, but all are basically the same as theInternational Rules of the Road.ZMU06025