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3 OPERATION
PRE-OPERATION
CHECKS
CHECK LIST
Before operating this boat, perform the
checks in the following check list. Always
follow the inspection and maintenance
procedures and schedules described in
this owner’s/operator’s manual.
Failure to inspect or maintain the
boat properly increases the pos-
sibility of an accident or damage to
the watercraft. Do not operate the
watercraft if you find any problem.
If a problem cannot be corrected
by the procedures provided in this
manual, have the boat inspected by
a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
NOTE: Steering and Shifting Pre-Operation Checks will require two persons, one person to operate
controls and one person to observe proper operation at the stern.
ITEM CHECK PAGE REF.
BEFORE LAUNCH OR OPERATION:
STEERING Check for proper steering operation. 3-5
THROTTLE Check for proper throttle operation. 3-5
SHIFTING Check for proper shift operation. 3-5
LIGHTS AND HORN
Check lights to be sure they operate.
Press horn button to be sure it operates.
3-9
3-10
FIRE EXTINGUISHER Check readiness of the extinguisher. 3-6
HULL Check the hull for damage or cracks before launching.
ACCESS PORT CAPS Check for proper installation. 3-6
JET(WATERINTAKES Check that no debris is in the intakes before launching. 3-7
FUEL SYSTEM Check fuel system for leaks. 3-7, 4-10
FUEL AND ENGINE
OIL LEVELS
Check fuel and oil level; add as necessary. 3-7
BATTERY Check battery condition, mounting, and connection. 3-7
DRAINAGE SYSTEM
Check, and remove all water and fuel residue before
launching. Be sure drain plugs are tightened.
3-8
ENGINE
COMPARTMENT
Operate the blower for at least 4 minutes. Open engine
hood and check to be sure no gasoline vapors are present.
3-9
ENGINE HOOD Check that hood latch is secure. 2-18
BIMINI TOP Check that the top is secure. 3-11, 3-13
AFTER LAUNCH
SWITCHES
Check operation of the ignition start switches and engine
stop switch lanyard.
3-10
COOLING WATER
PILOT OUTLETS
Check that water comes out while the engines are running. 3-10