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Pre-operation checks

to make sure that the engine stops im-
Fire extinguisher:
mediately. Classification:
EJU40102 5-B (B-1)
Storage compartment checks Capacity:
Make sure that the storage compartments 2 lb or more
are not damaged and that water has not col-
lected in the compartments. (See page 54 for EJU40122
Safety equipment check
information on the storage compartments.)
Check that safety equipment meeting the ap-
EJU43800
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and band plicable regulations is on board.
checks EJU32353
Make sure that the fire extinguisher holder, Hull and deck check
Check the hull and deck for damage or other
cover, and band are not damaged and that
problem.
the fire extinguisher is securely held in place
EJU32657
using the band. (See page 57 for information Jet intake checks
on the fire extinguisher holder, cover, and Make sure that the jet intake is not damaged
band.) or clogged with weeds or debris. If the jet in-
EJU32535 take is clogged, clean it. (See page 101 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
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,
clean the drain plug threads and the O-
To check the fire extinguisher, see the in-
rings on the plugs to remove any foreign
structions supplied by the fire extinguisher
materials, such as dirt or sand. Otherwise,
manufacturer. Always keep the fire extin-
the stern drain plugs could be damaged,
guisher secured in the holder with its cover in
allowing water to enter the engine com-
place.
partment. Check the O-rings on the stern
Always carry a fire extinguisher on board. A
drain plugs and make sure that the plugs
fire extinguisher is not standard equipment
are tightened securely before launching
with this watercraft. If you do not have one,
the watercraft. Otherwise, water may
contact a Yamaha dealer or a fire extinguish-
er dealer to obtain one meeting the proper
specifications.

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