Pre-operation checks

together. The engine shut-off cord (lan- yard) may not pull free when the operator falls off, allowing the watercraft to continue to run and cause an accident. [EWJ01220]

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Switch checks

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NOTICE

Do not run the engine over 4000 r/min on land. Also, do not run the engine for more than 15 seconds without supplying water, otherwise the engine could overheat.

Check the start switch, the engine stop switch, and the engine shut-off switch for proper operation. (See pages 33 to 33 for information on operating each switch.)

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1Engine shut-off switch

2Clip

3Start switch

4Engine stop switch

5Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)

To check the operation of the switches:

(1)VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser: If the lock mode is selected for the Yamaha Security Sys- tem setting, select the unlock mode. (See page 32 for Yamaha Security System setting procedures.)

(2)Push the start switch to make sure that the engine starts.

(3)As soon as the engine starts running, push the engine stop switch to make sure that the engine stops immediately.

(4)Restart the engine, and then pull the en- gine shut-off cord (lanyard) to remove the clip from the engine shut-off switch to make sure that the engine stops immedi-

ately.

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Storage compartment checks

Make sure that the storage compartments are not damaged and that water has not collected in the compartments. (See page 47 for information on the storage compartments.)

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Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and band checks

Make sure that the fire extinguisher holder, cover, and band are not damaged and that the cover is securely held in place using the band. (See page 49 for information on the fire extinguisher holder, cover, and band.)

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