
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 leaksOperating 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 ! WARNING Avoid serious injury or death from loss of boat control. Continued boat