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EJU32280
Pre-operation check points
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Engine compartment
Ventilate the engine compartment before
each use.
To ventilate the engine compartment, remove
the seats. (See page 30 for seat removal and
installation procedures.) Leave the engine
compartment open for a few minutes to allow
any fuel vapors to escape.
While the engine compartment is open, check
for loose electrical connections.
WARNING
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Failure to ventilate the engine compart-
ment could result in a fire or explosion. Do
not start the engine if there is a fuel leak or
a loose electrical connection.
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Hull and deck
Check the hull and deck for cracks and other
damage. If any damage is found, have a
Yamaha dealer repair the watercraft.
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Fuel level
Check the fuel system for leakage, cracks,
and malfunctions before each use. (See page
93 for check points and correct procedures.)
(1) Open the hood and remove the fuel tank
filler cap to release any pressure that
might have built up in the fuel tank. (See
page 31 for hood opening and closing
procedures.)
(2) Remove the seats. (See page 30 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
(3) Check the fuel level in the fuel tank and
replenish if necessary. (See page 60 for
filling procedures.)
(4) Install the fuel tank filler cap, and then
close the hood and install the seats.
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Engine oil level
Check the engine oil level before each use.
CAUTION:
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● Make sure that the engine has enough
oil, but do not overfill it. If there is too lit-
tle oil, the engine can be damaged. If
there is too much oil, the air filter can be-
come saturated with oil, permanently
damaging the filter and reducing engine
performance. Follow the checking pro-
cedure carefully.
● Make sure that debris and water do not
enter the oil filler hole. Debris and water
in the engine oil can cause serious en-
gine damage.
To check the engine oil level:
(1) Place the watercraft in a precisely level
position on land with the engine stopped.
NOTE:
If the engine was running, allow the engine oil
to settle by waiting 5 minutes or more before
checking the oil level.
(2) Remove the seats. (See page 30 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
(3) Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and
then insert it back into the dipstick tube
completely. Remove the dipstick again
and check that the engine oil level is be-
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