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Pre-operation checks

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Failure to inspect or maintain the watercraft properly increases the possibility of an ac-
cident or damage to the watercraft. Do not operate the watercraft if you find any prob-
lem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual, have
the watercraft inspected by a Yamaha dealer.

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Pre-operation checklist
Before using this watercraft, be sure to perform the checks in the following checklist.
PRE-LAUNCH CHECKS

ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Ventilate the engine compartment.
Engine compartment 76
Check inside the engine compartment for damage.
Check the fuel system for leakage.
Fuel system 76
Check the fuel level in the fuel tank.
Water separator Check the water separator for water. 76
Engine unit Check the exterior of the engine unit for damage. 77
Engine oil level Check the engine oil level. 77
Bilge water Check the engine compartment for bilge water. 77
Battery Check the battery connections. 77
Steering system Check the steering system for proper operation. 77
RiDE lever (VX /
VX DELUXE / Check the RiDE lever for proper operation. 78
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED)
Throttle lever Check the throttle lever for proper operation. 78
Yamaha Security System Check the Yamaha Security System for proper op-
(VX DELUXE / eration. 78
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED)
Engine shut-off cord (lan- Check the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) for dam- 78
yard) age.
VX-C:
Check the start switch, engine stop switch, and en-
gine shut-off switch for proper operation.
Switches 79
VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED:
Check the engine start/stop switch and engine
shut-off switch for proper operation.
Check the storage compartments for damage and
Storage compartments 80
water.
Fire extinguisher holder, Check the fire extinguisher holder, cover, and band 80
cover, and band for damage.
Fire extinguisher Check the condition of the fire extinguisher. 80
Check that safety equipment meeting the applica-
Safety equipment 80
ble regulations is on board.

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