Yamaha F1W-F8199-10 Pre-operationchecks, WARNING, Pre-operationcheck list

Operation

EJU31980

Pre-operation checks

EJU31990

Pre-operation check list

Before operating this watercraft, perform the checks in the following check list. See the accompanying text in this chapter for details on how to perform the checks.

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WARNING

If any item in the pre-operation check list is not working properly, have it inspected and repaired before operating the watercraft, otherwise an accident could occur.

ITEM	ROUTINE	PAGE
BEFORE LAUNCH OR OPERATION
Engine compartment	Remove the seats to ventilate the engine compart-
	ment. Check for fuel vapors and loose electrical con-	63
	nections.
Bilge	Check for water and fuel and drain if necessary.	65
Stern drain plugs	Check for proper installation.	66
Throttle lever	Check that the throttle lever springs back smoothly.	67
Steering system	Check for proper operation.	67
	Check that the handlebars are locked in place.
Shift lever and reverse gate	Check for proper operation.	68
QSTS	Check for proper operation.	69
Fuel and oil	Check the fuel and oil levels and replenish if neces-
	sary.	63, 63
	Check the hoses and tanks for leakage.
Water separator	Check for water and drain if necessary.	64
Battery	Check the electrolyte level and battery condition.	66
Hood	Check that the hood is securely closed.	31
Front and rear seats	Check that the seats are securely installed.	30
Hull and deck	Check the hull and deck for cracks and other dam-	63
	age.
Jet intake	Check for debris and remove if necessary.	69
Fire extinguisher	Check the condition and replace if necessary.	67
Engine shut-off cord	Check the condition and replace if frayed or broken.	70
Switches	Check the start switch, engine stop switch, and en-	70
	gine shut-off switch for proper operation.
AFTER LAUNCH
Cooling water pilot outlet	Check that water is discharged while the engine is	70
	running and the watercraft is in the water.
Multifunction information	Check for warning indications and proper operation.	71
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