Walker Bay Generalion Owner's Manual - Caution
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Rinse boat with mild soap and fresh water after use. Rinse away sand or debris.
Dry boat before storing to prevent accumulation of mould.
Store boat in a cool and dry place.
STORAGE
CAUTION
Risk of fire. Do not store fuel, fuel tanks, fuel lines or any fuel related components in direct sunlight. Read
Owner’s Manual provided with your outboard motor for storage information.
Avoid storing boat in water when not in use to prevent contact with hazardous chemicals due to pollution,
abrasion from foreign objects and accumulation of marine growth.
Use a boat cover or storage bag. Avoid unnecessary exposure of the tubes to direct sunlight. If a bag or
cover is not provided with your boat, accessory covers are available. For information contact Walker Bay
®
customer service.
Do not store boat where it may come in contact with sharp or abrasive objects.
Do not store boat where rodents may have access, they can chew through the tube’s fabric creating a leak.
Do not place heavy objects on boat in storage.
Tie boat down if you keep it in a potentially windy area.
MOTORING
WARNING
Risk of injury. Propeller can cut, injure and kill.
Avoid moving parts of engine and propeller.
Read Motor Owner’s Manual provided with motor, fuel tank, lines and system.
Use an emergency switch or lanyard attached to your wrist. This will stop motor when lanyard is pulled.
Check motor shuts off when lanyard is pulled. The stop/kill switch should activate.
Do not motor near swimmers or divers.
Do not allow swimmers to approach stern or propeller while motor is running.
CAUTION
Risk of capsizing, loss of control or falling overboard. Sit forward when motoring boat alone.
Do not make sharp turns at high speeds. Sharp turns can cause loss of control. See SPECIFICATIONS AND
MAXIMUM CAPACITIES for maximum recommended speeds.
Shift engine gear lever to neutral before starting. Unexpected movement can make occupants fall overboard.
Before starting motor, check motor bracket screws are securely fastened. Loose motor bracket screws can result
in loss of control or loss of motor.
Pay attention to winds, water conditions, currents and tides. They can affect fuel consumption.
Allow sufficient distance to stop or maneuver if required to avoid collisions.