Yamaha SUPERJET 2007, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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Operation
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draining water or use a dry cloth to soak up
any water that could spill into the watercraft. If
any water spills into the watercraft, be sure to
wipe it up with a dry cloth. Also, be sure to in-
stall the drain screw after draining the water
separator.
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Bilge
Check the bilge for moisture and fuel residue.
CAUTION:
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Excessive water in the bilge can splash
into the carburetor and engine, which can
result in severe damage.
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Battery
Check the battery condition and the electro-
lyte level.
Check that the battery leads are tightened se-
curely and that there is no corrosion on the
battery terminals.
WARNING
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●
The battery must always be fully
charged and in good condition. Loss of
battery power may leave you stranded.
Never operate the watercraft if the bat-
tery does not have sufficient power to
start the engine or if it shows any other
signs of decreased power.
●
Be sure to connect the breather hose to
the battery. Fire or explosion could re-
sult if the breather hose is damaged, ob-
structed, or not connected properly.
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 on
the hood under the steering pole.
To open the fire extinguisher container:
(1) Grasp the tab, pull the band to the rear,
and then pull it up.
(2) Lift the container about 30 degrees from
the storage position.
1 Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead
2 Negative (–) battery terminal: Black lead
3 Breather hose
1 Fire extinguisher holder and cover
2 Tab
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