Yamaha 242 Limited S, Owner'S Manual

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ITEM CHECK PAGE REF.
BEFORE LAUNCH OR OPERATION:
STEERING Check for proper steering operation. 3-5
THROTTLE Check for proper throttle operation. 3-5
SHIFTING Check for proper shift operation. 3-5
FIRE EXTINGUISHER Check readiness of the extinguishers. 3-6
HULL Check the hull for damage or cracks
before launching.
ACCESS PORT CAPS Check for proper installation. 3-7
JET (WATER)
INTAKES Check that no debris is in the intakes
before launching. 3-7
FUEL SYSTEM Check fuel system for leaks. 3-8, 4-10
FUEL AND ENGINE
OIL LEVELS Check fuel and oil level; add as necessary. 3-8
BATTERY Check battery condition, mounting, and connection. 3-8
DRAINAGE SYSTEM Check, and remove all water and fuel residue
before launching. Be sure drain plugs are tightened. 3-8
ENGINE
COMPARTMENT Operate the blower for at least 4 minutes.
Open engine hood and check to be sure no
gasoline vapors are present. 3-9
ENGINE HOOD Check that hood latch is secure. 2-19
LIGHTS AND HORN Check lights to be sure they operate.
Press horn button to be sure it operates. 3-10
BIMINI TOP Check that the top is secure. 3-11 ~ 3-14
COLLAPSED TOWER
FASTENERS
Check that the tower fasteners are secured. 2-21
AFTER LAUNCH
SWITCHES Check operation of the ignition start switches
and engine stop switch lanyard. 3-10
COOLING WATER
PILOT OUTLETS Check that water comes out while the
engines are running. 3-11
Steering and Shifting Pre-Operation Checks will require two persons, one person
to operate controls and one person to observe proper operation at the stern.
TIP:
Pre-operation checks should be made each time the boat is used. These checks
can be completed in a short time. It is worth the time spent to ensure safety and
reliability.