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Operation

and then operate the blowers for at least NOTICE
4 minutes. Do not start the engines or
operate the blowers if you can smell There is a hull drain plug at the bottom of
gasoline vapors in the engine compart- the stern. Check the O-ring on the hull
ment or if there are any loose electrical drain plug and make sure that the plug is
connections. Contact a Yamaha Boat tightened securely before launching the
Dealer if there is a problem you cannot boat. Otherwise, water may flood the boat
locate or correct. and cause it to submerge.
 Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
to your PFD before operating. Failure to
attach the cord could result in a run-
away boat if the operator is ejected.
 Do not apply throttle when anyone is at
the rear of the boat. Turn the engines off
or keep them at idle. Water and debris
exiting the jet thrust nozzles can cause
severe injury.
1
(1) Always make sure the boat is launched
and used in waters that are free from 1 Hull drain plug
weeds and debris, and at least 90 cm
(3 ft) deep from the bottom of the boat. (2) Turn the battery switch to the ON (green)
WARNING! Never operate in water position.
that is less than 90 cm (3 ft) deep from (3) AR210 / SX210: Push the blower switch
the bottom of the boat. You increase to operate the blowers and ventilate the
your chance of hitting an underwater engine compartment for at least 4 min-
obstacle. You could be injured. Peb- utes.
bles or sand can also be sucked into
the jet intakes, damaging the impel-
lers.
1 BLOWER

90 cm (3 ft)

1 Blower switch

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