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Pre-operation checks

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1 Throttle/shift paddle Except for 255XE / 255XD: If you choose to
have two fire extinguishers, the other fire ex-
Fire extinguisher check tinguisher is to be mounted in the rear under-
As an inboard boat less than 26 feet in length, seat storage compartment (port).
your boat must be fitted with one 5-B (B-1) 255XE / 255XD: If you choose to have two
type fire extinguisher when navigating waters fire extinguishers, the other fire extinguisher
controlled by the U.S. Coast Guard. In addi- is to be mounted in the enclosed head com-
tion, most state and local boating laws re- partment. There is a location label outside the
quire that the craft carry a USCG-approved compartment. This fire extinguisher located
fire extinguisher whenever the boat is operat- near the engine compartment should be a
ed. “clean agent” type designed to displace oxy-
Make sure at least one fire extinguisher is gen, with an inert gas, such as CO , or FE-
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aboard and full; two fire extinguishers are 36™, and have a capacity of five pounds or
recommended. See the instructions supplied more.
by the extinguisher manufacturer to deter- Except for 255XE / 255XD
mine the indication of the condition.
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
driver’s side console compartment. The fire
extinguisher recommended for this location
is a chemical-type extinguisher with a capac-
ity of two pounds or more.

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