Operation

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Pre-operation check points

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Engine compartment

Ventilate the engine compartment before each use.

To ventilate the engine compartment, remove the seat. (See page 28 for seat removal and installation procedures.) Leave the engine compartment open for a few minutes to allow any fuel vapors to escape.

While the engine compartment is open, check for loose electrical connections.

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WARNING

Failure to ventilate the engine compartment could result in a fire or explosion. Do not start the engine if there is a fuel leak or a loose electrical connection.

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Hull and deck

Check the hull and deck for cracks and other damage. If any damage is found, have a Yamaha dealer repair the watercraft.

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Fuel level

Check the fuel system for leakage, cracks, and malfunctions before each use. (See page 75 for check points and correct procedures.)

(1)Remove the fuel tank filler cap to release any pressure that might have built up in the fuel tank.

(2)Remove the seat. (See page 28 for seat removal and installation procedures.)

(3)Check the fuel level in the fuel tank and replenish if necessary. (See page 44 for filling procedures.)

(4)Install the fuel tank filler cap and the seat.

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Engine oil level

Check the engine oil level before each use.

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CAUTION:

●When checking the engine oil level on water, be careful of other watercraft, boats, swimmers, and obstacles. The water current and wind can cause the watercraft to move and lead to a colli- sion.

●When checking the engine oil level on land, supply water to the cooling water passages. (See page 68 for procedures on supplying water.)

●Make sure that the engine has enough oil, but do not overfill it. If there is too lit- tle oil, the engine can be damaged. If there is too much oil, the air filter can be- come saturated with oil, permanently damaging the filter and reducing engine performance. Follow the checking pro- cedure carefully.

●Make sure that debris and water do not enter the oil tank filler hole. Debris and water in the engine oil can cause serious engine damage.

To check the engine oil level:

(1)Place the watercraft in a horizontal posi- tion or launch the watercraft, and then start the engine.

(2)Run the engine at trolling speed for 6 min- utes or more, and then stop the engine.

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