Pre-operation checks

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WARNING

Failure to inspect or maintain the watercraft properly increases the possibility of an accident 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.

ITEM

ROUTINE

PAGE

 

 

 

PRE-LAUNCH CHECKS

 

 

 

 

 

Engine compartment

Ventilate the engine compartment.

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Check inside the engine compartment for damage.

 

 

 

 

 

Fuel system

Check the fuel system for leakage.

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Check the fuel level in the fuel tank.

 

 

 

 

 

Water separator

Check the water separator for water.

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Engine unit

Check the exterior of the engine unit for damage.

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Engine oil level

Check the engine oil level.

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Bilge water

Check the engine compartment for bilge water.

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Battery

Check the battery connections and electrolyte level.

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Steering system

Check the steering system for proper operation.

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Reverse system

Check the reverse system for proper operation.

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(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser)

 

 

Throttle lever

Check the throttle lever for proper operation.

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Check the throttle lever free play.

 

 

 

 

 

Remote control transmitter

Check the remote control transmitter for proper op-

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(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser)

eration.

 

Engine shut-off cord (lan-

Check the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) for dam-

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yard)

age.

 

Switches

Check the start switch, engine stop switch, and en-

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gine shut-off switch for proper operation.

 

 

 

 

 

Storage compartments

Check the storage compartments for damage and

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water.

 

 

 

 

 

Fire extinguisher holder,

Check the fire extinguisher holder, cover, and band

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cover, and band

for damage.

 

Fire extinguisher

Check the condition of the fire extinguisher.

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Safety equipment

Check that safety equipment meeting the applicable

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regulations is on board.

 

 

 

 

 

Hull and deck

Check the hull and deck for damage.

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Jet intake

Check the jet intake for damage and clogging.

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Stern drain plugs

Check the stern drain plugs for damage and foreign

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material and check that they are securely installed.

 

 

 

 

 

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