Operation
Recharge the battery or replace it if it is not in good condition. (See page 95 for battery recharging procedures.)
Also, check that the battery leads are tightened securely and that there is no corrosion on the battery terminals. Check that the breather hose is securely connected to the battery and that it is not pinched. WARNING!
Fire or explosion could result if the breather hose is damaged, obstructed, or not connected properly. [EWJ00451]
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1Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead
2Negative
3Breather hose
Make sure that the battery is securely held in place.
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Fire extinguisher
Check that there is a full fire extinguisher on board.
The fire extinguisher container is located in the seat storage compartment.
To open the fire extinguisher container, turn the cap counterclockwise.
1Fire extinguisher container
2Fire extinguisher container cap
To close the fire extinguisher container, insert the fire extinguisher into the container, and then install the cap and tighten it securely.
To check the fire extinguisher, see the instructions supplied by the fire extinguisher manu- facturer. Always keep the fire extinguisher in the fire extinguisher container.
Always carry a fire extinguisher on board. A fire extinguisher is not standard equipment with this watercraft. If you do not have one, contact a Yamaha dealer or a fire extinguisher dealer to obtain one meeting the proper spec- ifications.
Fire extinguisher: Classification:
Capacity:
2 lb or more
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Throttle lever
Check the throttle lever for proper operation. Squeeze and release the throttle lever several times to make sure that there is no hesitation in its travel. It should be smooth over the com-
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