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Pre-operation checks

EJU32534 EJU32657
Fire extinguisher check Jet intake checks
Check that there is a full fire extinguisher on Make sure that the jet intake is not damaged
board. or clogged with weeds or debris. If the jet in-
take is clogged, clean it. (See page 100 for in-
formation on the jet intake.)
EJU43221
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
To check the fire extinguisher, see the in-
that there is no foreign material on the
structions supplied by the fire extinguisher threads or O-rings on the plugs. NOTICE:
manufacturer. Always keep the fire extin-
Before installing the stern drain plugs,
guisher secured in the holder with its cover in
clean the drain plug threads and the O-
place.
rings on the plugs to remove any foreign
Always carry a fire extinguisher on board. A
materials, such as dirt or sand. Otherwise,
fire extinguisher is not standard equipment
the stern drain plugs could be damaged,
with this watercraft. If you do not have one,
allowing water to enter the engine com-
contact a Yamaha dealer or a fire extinguish-
partment. Check the O-rings on the stern
er dealer to obtain one meeting the proper
drain plugs and make sure that the plugs
specifications.
are tightened securely before launching
Fire extinguisher: the watercraft. Otherwise, water may
Classification: flood the engine compartment and cause
B-1
Capacity: the watercraft to submerge. [ECJ00363]
2 lb or more
EJU40122
Safety equipment check
Check that safety equipment meeting the ap-
plicable regulations is on board.
EJU32353
Hull and deck check
Check the hull and deck for damage or other
problem. 2
1
1 Stern drain plug
2 O-ring

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