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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 79
Check inside the engine compartment for damage.
Check the fuel system for leakage.
Fuel system 79
Check the fuel level in the fuel tank.
Water separator Check the water separator for water. 79
Engine unit Check the exterior of the engine unit for damage. 80
Engine oil level Check the engine oil level. 80
Bilge water Check the engine compartment for bilge water. 80
Battery Check the battery connections. 80
Steering system Check the steering system for proper operation. 80
RiDE lever (VX /
VX DELUXE / Check the RiDE lever for proper operation. 81
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED)
Throttle lever Check the throttle lever for proper operation. 81
Yamaha Security System Check the Yamaha Security System for proper op-
(VX DELUXE / eration. 81
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED)
Engine shut-off cords (lan- Check the engine shut-off cords (lanyards) for dam- 82
yards) age.
Check the engine start/stop switch and engine
Switches 82
shut-off switch for proper operation.
Check the storage compartments for damage and
Storage compartments 83
water.
Fire extinguisher holder, Check the fire extinguisher holder, cover, and band 83
cover, and band for damage.
Fire extinguisher Check the condition of the fire extinguisher. 83
Check that safety equipment meeting the applica-
Safety equipment 83
ble regulations is on board.
Hull and deck Check the hull and deck for damage. 83
Jet intake Check the jet intake for damage and clogging. 83

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