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Pre-operation checks

Access port cap check
Make sure that the access port caps are se-
curely installed.
To check the access port caps:
(1) Open the rear platform hatch. (See page
75 for information on the rear platform
hatch.)
(2) Make sure that the access port caps are 1
securely installed. If they are removed or
are not locked, securely install them. 1 Jet intake
(See page 143 for information on the ac-
cess port caps.) In some cases, the engines may overheat be-
cause of a lack of cooling water, and damage
could result. If the jet intakes are clogged,
clean them. (See page 143 for information on
1
the jet intakes.) WARNING! Rotating parts
could cause severe injury or death. Before
attempting to remove weeds or debris
from the jet intakes or impeller areas; shut
off the engines, remove the main switch
keys, and then remove the engine shut-off
cord (lanyard) from the engine shut-off
1 Access port cap switch.

(3) Close the rear platform hatch. Fuel system checks
Check the fuel filler hoses and joints in the en-
Jet intake checks gine compartment for damage, looseness,
Carefully check the jet intakes under the boat and signs of leaking. At least annually, or if a
for weeds, debris, or anything else that might problem is suspected, check the fuel tank
restrict the intake of water. If the intakes are and fuel filler hoses and clamps. Have a
clogged, cavitation could occur, reducing jet Yamaha Boat Dealer check the fuel tank and
thrust, and possibly damaging jet pump fuel filler hoses and clamps. WARNING! If
parts. there are signs of leaking fuel, do not op-
erate the boat until the source of the fuel
leak is found and corrected. Gasoline and
its vapors are highly flammable and ex-
plosive.

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