Yamaha 212SS, 212X CHECK LIST

3 OPERATION

PRE-OPERATION

CHECKS

CHECK LIST

Before operating this boat, perform the checks in the following check list. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in this owner’s/operator’s manual.

WARNING

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

ITEM	CHECK	PAGE REF.
BEFORE LAUNCH OR OPERATION:
STEERING	Check for proper steering operation.	3-5
THROTTLE	Check for proper throttle operation.	3-5
SHIFTING	Check for proper shift operation.	3-5
LIGHTS AND HORN	Check lights to be sure they operate.	3-9
	Press horn button to be sure it operates.	3-10
FIRE EXTINGUISHER	Check readiness of the extinguisher.	3-6
HULL	Check the hull for damage or cracks before launching.
ACCESS PORT CAPS	Check for proper installation.	3-6
JET (WATER INTAKES	Check that no debris is in the intakes before launching.	3-7
FUEL SYSTEM	Check fuel system for leaks.	3-7, 4-10
FUEL AND ENGINE	Check fuel and oil level; add as necessary.	3-7
OIL LEVELS
BATTERY	Check battery condition, mounting, and connection.	3-7
DRAINAGE SYSTEM	Check, and remove all water and fuel residue before	3-8
	launching. Be sure drain plugs are tightened.
ENGINE	Operate the blower for at least 4 minutes. Open engine	3-9
COMPARTMENT	hood and check to be sure no gasoline vapors are present.
ENGINE HOOD	Check that hood latch is secure.	2-18
BIMINI TOP	Check that the top is secure.	3-11, 3-13
AFTER LAUNCH
SWITCHES	Check operation of the ignition start switches and engine	3-10
	stop switch lanyard.
COOLING WATER	Check that water comes out while the engines are running.	3-10
PILOT OUTLETS

NOTE: Steering and Shifting Pre-Operation Checks will require two persons, one person to operate controls and one person to observe proper operation at the stern.

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