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Pre-operation checks

on the fire extinguisher holder, cover, and EJU32657
Jet intake checks
band.)
Make sure that the jet intake is not damaged
EJU32535
Fire extinguisher check or clogged with weeds or debris. If the jet in-
Check that there is a full fire extinguisher on take is clogged, clean it. (See page 103 for in-
board. formation on the jet intake.)
EJU43221
Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate check
Check the jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate
for damage or other problem.
EJU44252
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:

To check the fire extinguisher, see the in- Before installing the stern drain plugs,
structions supplied by the fire extinguisher clean the drain plug threads and the O-
manufacturer. Always keep the fire extin- rings on the plugs to remove any foreign
guisher secured in the holder with its cover in materials, such as dirt or sand. Otherwise,
place. the stern drain plugs could be damaged,
Always carry a fire extinguisher on board. A allowing water to enter the engine com-
fire extinguisher is not standard equipment partment. Check the O-rings on the stern
with this watercraft. If you do not have one, drain plugs and make sure that the plugs
contact a Yamaha dealer or a fire extinguish- are tightened securely before launching
er dealer to obtain one meeting the proper the watercraft. Otherwise, water may
specifications. flood the engine compartment and cause
the watercraft to submerge. [ECJ00364]
Fire extinguisher:
Classification:
5-B (B-1)
Capacity:
2 lb or more

EJU40122
Safety equipment check
Check that safety equipment meeting the ap- 2
plicable regulations is on board.
EJU32353 1
Hull and deck check
Check the hull and deck for damage or other 1 Stern drain plug
problem. 2 O-ring
Securely install the stern drain plugs by tight-
ening them until they stop.

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