Yamaha VX Cruiser, VX Deluxe, VX Sport WARNING, Pre-operationchecklist

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.	58
	Check inside the engine compartment for damage.
Fuel system	Check the fuel system for leakage.	58
	Check the fuel level in the fuel tank.
Water separator	Check the water separator for water.	58
Engine unit	Check the exterior of the engine unit for damage.	58
Engine oil level	Check the engine oil level.	58
Bilge water	Check the engine compartment for bilge water.	59
Battery	Check the battery connections and electrolyte level.	59
Steering system	Check the steering system for proper operation.	59
Reverse system	Check the reverse system for proper operation.	60
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser)
Throttle lever	Check the throttle lever for proper operation.	61
	Check the throttle lever free play.
Remote control transmitter	Check the remote control transmitter for proper op-	61
(VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser)	eration.
Engine shut-off cord (lan-	Check the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) for dam-	61
yard)	age.
Switches	Check the start switch, engine stop switch, and en-	62
	gine shut-off switch for proper operation.
Storage compartments	Check the storage compartments for damage and	62
	water.
Fire extinguisher holder,	Check the fire extinguisher holder, cover, and band	62
cover, and band	for damage.
Fire extinguisher	Check the condition of the fire extinguisher.	63
Safety equipment	Check that safety equipment meeting the applicable	63
	regulations is on board.
Hull and deck	Check the hull and deck for damage.	63
Jet intake	Check the jet intake for damage and clogging.	63
Stern drain plugs	Check the stern drain plugs for damage and foreign	63
	material and check that they are securely installed.

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