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    Pre-operation checks

           A “clean agent” type fire extinguisher is rec-
           ommended; a chemical-type fire extinguisher
           may not be adequate in this application.

           Access port cap check
           Make sure that the access port caps are se-
           curely installed.
           To check the access port caps:                  1
           (1) Open the rear platform hatch. (See page
              110 for information on the rear platform
              hatch.)                           1  Jet intake
           (2) Make sure that the access port caps are
              securely installed. If they are removed or  In some cases, the engines may overheat be-
              are  not locked, securely install  them.  cause of a lack of cooling water, and damage
              (See page 190 for information on the ac-  could result.  If the jet  intakes are clogged,
              cess port caps.)                  clean them. (See page 190 for information on
                                                the jet intakes.) WARNING! Rotating parts
                                                could cause severe injury or death. Before
                                                attempting to remove weeds or debris
                                        1
                                                from the jet intakes or impeller areas; shut
                                                off the engines, remove the main switch
                                                keys, and then remove the engine shut-off
                                                cord (lanyard) from the  engine shut-off
                                                switch.

                                                Fuel system checks
           1  Access port cap                   Check the fuel filler hoses and joints in the
                                                engine compartment for damage, loose-
           (3) Close the rear platform hatch.   ness, and signs of leaking. At least annually,
                                                or if a problem is suspected, check the fuel
           Jet intake checks                    tank and fuel filler hoses and clamps. Have
           Carefully check the jet intakes under the boat  a Yamaha Boat Dealer check the fuel tank
           for weeds, debris, or anything else that might  and fuel filler hoses and clamps. WARNING!
           restrict the intake of water. If the intakes are  If there are signs of leaking fuel, do not
           clogged, cavitation could occur, reducing jet  operate the boat until the source of the
           thrust, and possibly  damaging jet pump  fuel leak is found and corrected. Gasoline
           parts.                               and its vapors are highly flammable and
                                                explosive.

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