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4 articles for “safety” (page 2)
MerCruiser Alpha One Bellows Inspection: The Boat-Sinker Check
... Quote honestly. **Safety:** support the drive when removing it — they are heavy and awkward ...
MerCruiserAlpha Onesterndrive
Submerged PWC / Water Ingestion: The First 48 Hours Matter
... quote engine replacement economics honestly before billing recovery hours. **Safety:** fuel-contaminated bilge water ...
PWC
Reading Marine Spark Plugs: A Diagnosis in Your Hand
... and quote a proper teardown assessment. **Safety:** remove all plugs only with ignition disabled ...
Outboard Fuel Pump Diagnosis: Lift Pumps, VSTs, and Primer Bulbs
... pickup, are boatyard jobs — quote accordingly. **Safety:** pressurized rails hold pressure after shutdown — relieve ...
outboard
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