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Pre-operation checks

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1 Hull drain plug 1 Blower

Blower switch check Push the blower switch to operate the blower
and ventilate the engine compartment for at
WARNING
least 4 minutes.
Gasoline vapors can explode. Before
starting the engine, check the engine Navigation and anchor lights checks
compartment for gasoline, gasoline va-
WARNING
pors, and loose electrical connections,
and then operate the blower for at least 4  Do not install lights that could be mis-
minutes. Do not start the engine or oper- taken for navigation lights.
ate the blower if you can smell gasoline  Do not install lights that could diminish
vapors in the engine compartment or if the visibility of manufacturer installed
there are any loose electrical connections. navigation lights or be confused with the
Contact a Yamaha Boat Dealer if there is a manufacturer installed navigation lights.
problem you cannot locate or correct.  Do not install lights that interfere with
the operator’s ability to maintain proper
Make sure that the blower operates properly
lookout.
when the blower switch is pushed.
 Do not modify the manufacturer in-
stalled navigation lights.
Make sure that the bow light and anchor light
operate properly. (See page 68.)
TIP:
1 BLOWER Before operating the boat in daylight hours
after checking the navigation and anchor
lights, store the anchor light.

1 Blower switch

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