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Pre-operation checks

Check that the shift gates are slightly above fire extinguisher whenever the boat is operat-
the shift gate neutral position when the re- ed.
mote control levers are in the forward posi- Make sure at least one fire extinguisher is
tion, and that the shift gates are in the fully aboard and full; two fire extinguishers are
open position when the remote control levers recommended. See the instructions supplied
are moved farther forward. by the extinguisher manufacturer to deter-
Fully open position mine the indication of the condition.
A fire extinguisher is not standard equipment
1 1 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.

Storing the fire extinguisher
One fire extinguisher is to be mounted in the
lockable storage compartment. The fire ex-
tinguisher recommended for this location is a
1 Shift gate chemical-type extinguisher with a capacity of
two pounds or more.
Check that the shift gates are in the fully
closed position when the remote control le-
vers are in the reverse position.
Fully closed position

If you choose to have two fire extinguishers,
1 1 the other fire extinguisher is to be mounted in
the battery compartment. There is a location
label outside the compartment. This fire ex-
1 Shift gate
tinguisher located near the engine compart-
Fire extinguisher check ment should be a “clean agent” type
As an inboard boat less than 26 feet in length, designed to displace oxygen, with an inert
your boat must be fitted with one 5-B (B-1) gas, such as CO , or FE-36™, and have a ca-
2
type fire extinguisher when navigating waters pacity of five pounds or more.
controlled by the U.S. Coast Guard. In addi-
tion, most state and local boating laws re-
quire that the craft carry a USCG-approved

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