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Pre-operation checks

252SE / 252XE / 255XE: Start the engines be- Fire extinguisher check
fore performing the following checks. As an inboard boat less than 26 feet in length,
NOTICE: Do not run the engines over 4000 your boat must be fitted with one 5-B (B-1)
r/min on land. Also, do not run the engines type fire extinguisher when navigating waters
for more than 15 seconds without supply- controlled by the U.S. Coast Guard. In addi-
ing water, otherwise, the engines could tion, most state and local boating laws re-
overheat 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
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.
2
Storing the fire extinguisher
One fire extinguisher is to be mounted in the
driver’s side console compartment. The fire
extinguisher recommended for this location
1 Shift gate is a chemical-type extinguisher with a capac-
2 Jet thrust nozzle ity 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

1

Except for 255XE: If you choose to have two
fire extinguishers, the other fire extinguisher
is to be mounted in the rear underseat stor-
age compartment (port).
1 Shift gate

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