3-4
3
O
PERATION
PRE-OPERATION
CHECKS
CHECK LIST
Before operating this boat, perform the
checks in the following check list. Always
follow the inspection and maintenance
procedures and schedules described in
this owner’s/operator’s manual.
Failure to inspect or maintain the
boat properly increases the pos-
sibility of an accident or damage to
the watercraft. Do not operate the
watercraft if you find any problem.
If a problem cannot be corrected
by the procedures provided in this
manual, have the boat inspected by
a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
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
LIGHTS AND HORN
Check lights to be sure they operate.
Press horn button to be sure it operates.
3-9
3-10
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Check readiness of the extinguisher.
3-6
HULL
Check the hull for damage or cracks before launching.
ACCESS PORT CAPS
Check for proper installation.
3-6
JET (WATER INTAKES
Check that no debris is in the intakes before launching.
3-7
FUEL SYSTEM
Check fuel system for leaks.
3-7, 4-10
FUEL AND ENGINE
OIL LEVELS
Check fuel and oil level; add as necessary.
3-7
BATTERY
Check battery condition, mounting, and connection.
3-7
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.
2-17
BIMINI TOP
Check that the top is secure.
3-11, 3-13
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. 3-10
TIP: 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.
