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Pre-operation checks

255 FSH SPORT E: Start the engines before Fire extinguisher check
performing the following checks. NOTICE: As an inboard boat less than 26 feet in length,
Do not run the engines over 4000 r/min on your boat must be fitted with one 5-B (B-1)
land. Also, do not run the engines for more type fire extinguisher when navigating waters
than 15 seconds without supplying water, controlled by the U.S. Coast Guard. In addi-
otherwise, the engines could overheat tion, most state and local boating laws re-
and/or seize. quire that the craft carry a USCG-approved
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
2 2 lockable storage compartment. The fire ex-
tinguisher recommended for this location is a
1 Shift gate chemical-type extinguisher with a capacity of
2 Jet thrust nozzle 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 multiple fire extinguish-
ers, the another fire extinguisher is to be
1 1 mounted under the jump seats. There is a lo-
cation label outside the compartment. This
fire extinguisher located near the engine
1 Shift gate

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