Johnson Evinrude Outboard Motors 1956-1970 1.5-40hp repair manual., Page 23Get this manual
NAVIGATION position until it is deactivatedMeasure the distance between the point the switch was activated and the point it was deactivatedFor proper service, the switch should deactivate between l2-inch and 1I4-inch from the planned mounting positionCAUTION: The switch must never be mounted lower than the bilge pump pickup1-14 BOATING ACCIDENT REPORTS New federal and state regulations require an accident report to be filed with the nearest State boating authority within 48 hours if person is lost, disappears, or is injured to the degree of needing medical treatment beyond first aidAccidents involving only property or equipment damage MUST be reported within 10 days, if the damage is in excess of $500.00Some states require reporting of accidents with propery damage less then $500.00 or total boat lossA $1,000.00 PENALTY may be assessed for failure to submit the report 1-19