IMPACT DAMAGE PROTECTION
boat and outboard can be seriously dam-
aged.
Your outboard has a shock absorption system
designed to help withstand damage from im-
pact with underwater objects at low to moder-
ate speeds.
High speed impacts with rigid underwater ob-
jects like pilings or boulders can be beyond
the capability of the absorption system.
Such impacts can result in serious damage to
your outboard and injury to boat occupants
from the outboard or its parts entering the
boat. Occupants can also be ejected or in-
jured by falling against portions of the boat as
a result of rapid deceleration following im-
pacts.
When boating in unfamiliar, shallow, or de-
bris-laden waters, seek information on safe If you hit any object:
boating areas and navigation hazards from a
•
•
STOP immediately and examine the out-
board for loosening of attaching hardware.
INSPECT for damage to swivel and stern
brackets, and steering components.
reliable local source.
Reduce your speed and keep a sharp look-
out!
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•
EXAMINE the boat for structural damage.
TIGHTEN any loosened hardware.
IMPORTANT: Impact damage is NOT cov-
ered by the outboard warranty.
If the collision occurred in the water, proceed
slowly to harbor. Before boating again, thor-
oughly inspect all components.
WARNING
Failure to inspect for damage after
an accident or striking an object
could result in sudden, unexpected
component failure, loss of boat con-
trol, and personal injury. Unre-
paired damage could reduce your
boat and outboard’s ability to resist
future impacts.
NOTICE
The outboard’s shock absorp-
tion system does not work while operat-
ing in reverse. If you back into an object,
either in the water or while trailering, your
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| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, Evinrude Brand Manuals, Evinrude MFE Manual, Evinrude Outboard Manual |
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| Tags | Evinrude 55 hp, Evinrude MJRL, Evinrude MRL |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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