Yamaha FX SHO Jet Ski User Manual


 
Operation
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Recharge the battery or replace it if it is not in
good condition. (See page 95 for battery re-
charging procedures.)
Also, check that the battery leads are tight-
ened securely and that there is no corrosion
on the battery terminals. Check that the
breather hose is securely connected to the
battery and that it is not pinched. WARNING!
Fire or explosion could result if the breath-
er hose is damaged, obstructed, or not
connected properly.
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Make sure that the battery is securely held in
place.
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Fire extinguisher
Check that there is a full fire extinguisher on
board.
The fire extinguisher container is located in
the seat storage compartment.
To open the fire extinguisher container, turn
the cap counterclockwise.
To close the fire extinguisher container, insert
the fire extinguisher into the container, and
then install the cap and tighten it securely.
To check the fire extinguisher, see the instruc-
tions supplied by the fire extinguisher manu-
facturer. Always keep the fire extinguisher in
the fire extinguisher container.
Always carry a fire extinguisher on board. A
fire extinguisher is not standard equipment
with this watercraft. If you do not have one,
contact a Yamaha dealer or a fire extinguisher
dealer to obtain one meeting the proper spec-
ifications.
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Throttle lever
Check the throttle lever for proper operation.
Squeeze and release the throttle lever several
times to make sure that there is no hesitation
in its travel. It should be smooth over the com-
1 Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead
2 Negative () battery terminal: Black lead
3 Breather hose
3
1
2
1 Fire extinguisher container
2 Fire extinguisher container cap
Fire extinguisher:
Classification:
B-1
Capacity:
2 lb or more
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