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Pre-operation checks

Check that the shift gate is slightly above the tion, most state and local boating laws re-
shift gate neutral position when the remote quire that the craft carry a USCG-approved
control lever is in the forward position, and fire extinguisher whenever the boat is operat-
that the shift gate is in the fully open position ed.
when the remote control lever is moved far- Make sure at least one fire extinguisher is
ther forward. aboard and full; two fire extinguishers are
recommended. See the instructions supplied
Fully open position by the extinguisher manufacturer to deter-
mine the indication of the condition.
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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.

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

Fully closed position

If you choose to have two fire extinguishers,
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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-
ment should be a “clean agent” type
Fire extinguisher check
As an inboard boat less than 26 feet in length, designed to displace oxygen, with an inert
gas, such as CO , or FE-36™, and have a ca-
your boat must be fitted with one 5-B (B-1) 2
pacity of five pounds or more.
type fire extinguisher when navigating waters
controlled by the U.S. Coast Guard. In addi-

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