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    UF4D14E0.book  Page 38  Tuesday, March 27, 2018  1:02 PM

                                                                    Pre-operation checks

                            EJU32282                               If any fuel leakage is found, the fuel sys-
                               Pre-operation check points
                                                                   tem must be repaired by a qualified me-
                            EJU40686
                            Pre-launch checks                      chanic. Improper repairs can make the
                            Perform the pre-launch checks in the pre-op-  watercraft unsafe to operate.
                            eration checklist while the watercraft is  on
                                                                  Make sure that there is no damage, leakage,
                            land.
                                                                  or other problem in the fuel system.
                            To perform the pre-launch checks:
                                                                  Check:
                            (1) Remove the hood. (See page 27 for hood
                                                                   Carburetor for leakage
                                removal and installation procedures.)
                                                                   Fuel filler cap and seal for damage
                            (2) Perform the checks and make sure that
                                                                   Fuel in fuel tank for water and dirt
                                there are no malfunctioning items or oth-
                                                                   Fuel tank for damage and leakage
                                er problems.
                                                                   Fuel hoses and joints for damage and leak-
                            (3) After completing these checks, install the
                                                                   age
                                hood in its original position.
                                                                   Fuel filter for leakage
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                            Engine compartment check               Fuel cock for leakage
                            EWJ00462                               Fuel tank breather hose  for damage and
                                 WARNING                           leakage
                            Failure  to  ventilate the engine compart-  Releasing the pressure in the fuel tank
                            ment could result in a fire or explosion. Do  Release the pressure in the fuel tank before
                            not start the engine if there is a fuel leak.  each use.
                                                                  To release the pressure in the fuel tank:
                            Ventilate the engine compartment. Leave the
                                                                  (1) Loosen the fuel filler cap slowly and re-
                            engine compartment open for a few minutes
                                                                     move it to release any pressure in the fuel
                            to allow any fuel vapors to escape.
                                                                     tank.
                            Make sure that there is no damage inside the
                            engine compartment.

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                                                                   1 Fuel filler cap
                                                                  (2) Securely install the fuel filler cap by tight-
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                            Fuel system checks                       ening it until it clicks.
                            EWJ00382                              EJU32365
                                                                  Fuel level check
                                 WARNING
                                                                  Check the fuel level in the fuel tank.
                            Leaking fuel can result in fire or explosion.
                             Check for fuel leakage regularly.

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