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Pre-operation checks

EJU32534 take is clogged, clean it. (See page 100 for in-
Fire extinguisher check
Check that there is a full fire extinguisher on formation on the jet intake.)
EJU43221
board. Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate check
(VX / VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser / VX Limited)
Check the jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate
for damage or other problem.
EJU44250
Stern drain plug checks
Loosen the stern drain plugs and remove
them, and then make sure that the plugs and
O-rings on the plugs are not damaged and
that there is no foreign material on the
threads or O-rings on the plugs. NOTICE:
Before installing the stern drain plugs,
To check the fire extinguisher, see the in- clean the drain plug threads and the O-
structions supplied by the fire extinguisher rings on the plugs to remove any foreign
manufacturer. Always keep the fire extin- materials, such as dirt or sand. Otherwise,
guisher secured in the holder with its cover in the stern drain plugs could be damaged,
place. allowing water to enter the engine com-
Always carry a fire extinguisher on board. A partment. Check the O-rings on the stern
fire extinguisher is not standard equipment drain plugs and make sure that the plugs
with this watercraft. If you do not have one, are tightened securely before launching
contact a Yamaha dealer or a fire extinguish- the watercraft. Otherwise, water may
er dealer to obtain one meeting the proper flood the engine compartment and cause
specifications.
the watercraft to submerge. [ECJ00363]
Fire extinguisher:
Classification:
B-1
Capacity:
2 lb or more

EJU40122
Safety equipment check
Check that safety equipment meeting the ap-
plicable regulations is on board. 2
1
EJU32353
Hull and deck check
1 Stern drain plug
Check the hull and deck for damage or other
2 O-ring
problem.
EJU32657
Jet intake checks
Make sure that the jet intake is not damaged
or clogged with weeds or debris. If the jet in-

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