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Pre-operation checks

Start the engines before performing the fol- Throttle/shift paddle checks (255XD)
lowing checks. NOTICE: Do not run the en- Operate the throttle/shift paddles several
gines over 4000 r/min on land. Also, do not times to make sure that operation is smooth
run the engines for more than 15 seconds throughout the whole range. Also, make sure
without supplying water, otherwise, the that the throttle/shift paddles return automat-
engines could overheat and/or seize. ically to their original positions when re-
Check that the shift gates are slightly above leased.
the shift gate neutral position when the re-
mote control levers are in the forward posi- 1
tion, and that the shift gates are in the fully
open position when the remote control levers
are moved farther forward.
Fully open position
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1 Throttle/shift paddle
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Fire extinguisher check
As an inboard boat less than 26 feet in length,
your boat must be fitted with one 5-B (B-1)
type fire extinguisher when navigating waters
1 Shift gate controlled by the U.S. Coast Guard. In addi-
2 Jet thrust nozzle tion, most state and local boating laws re-
quire that the craft carry a USCG-approved
Check that the shift gates are in the fully
fire extinguisher whenever the boat is operat-
closed position when the remote control le-
ed.
vers are in the reverse position.
Make sure at least one fire extinguisher is
Fully closed position
aboard and full; two fire extinguishers are
recommended. See the instructions supplied
by the extinguisher manufacturer to deter-
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mine the indication of the condition.
A fire extinguisher is not standard equipment
with this boat. If you do not have a fire extin-
guisher, contact your local Yamaha Boat
Dealer or fire extinguisher dealer for one
meeting the proper specifications.

1 Shift gate

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