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STERNDRIVE MODELSGASOLINE ENGINE INSTALLATION MANUAL
Models CoveredBravo
Models CoveredSerial Number
496 Mag0W310000 and Above496 Mag DTS496 Mag HO496 Mag HO DTS
Notice
NOTICEAfter completing installation, these instructions should be placed with the product for theowner's future use.NOTICEPredelivery preparation instructions must be performed before delivering boat to theproduct owner.
Notice to Boat Manufacturer/Installer
Throughout this publication, Warnings and Cautions (accompanied by the InternationalHazard Symbol ) are used to alert the manufacturer or installer to special instructionsconcerning a particular service or operation that may be hazardous if performed incorrectlyor carelessly. ‑‑
Observe Them Carefully!
These Safety Alerts alone cannot eliminate the hazards that they signal. Strict complianceto these special instructions when performing the service, plus common sense operation,are major accident prevention measures.
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WARNING
WARNING ‑ indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could resultin death or serious injury.
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CAUTION
CAUTION ‑ indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result inminor or moderate injury or property damage. It may also be used to alert against unsafepractices.