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Pre-operation checks

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1 Throttle/shift paddle If you choose to have two fire extinguishers,
the other fire extinguisher is to be mounted in
Fire extinguisher check the rear underseat storage compartment
As an inboard boat less than 26 feet in length, (port).
your boat must be fitted with one 5-B (B-1)
type fire extinguisher when navigating waters
controlled by the U.S. Coast Guard. In addi-
tion, most state and local boating laws re-
quire that the craft carry a USCG-approved
fire extinguisher whenever the boat is operat-
ed.
Make sure at least one fire extinguisher is
aboard and full; two fire extinguishers are
recommended. See the instructions supplied
by the extinguisher manufacturer to deter-
mine the indication of the condition.
Operating the fire extinguisher
A fire extinguisher is not standard equipment
A chemical-type fire extinguisher may not
with this boat. If you do not have a fire extin-
help when sprayed into the engine compart-
guisher, contact your local Yamaha Boat
ment through the FIRE-PORT™ because that
Dealer or fire extinguisher dealer for one
type needs to be aimed directly at the base of
meeting the proper specifications.
the flames to be effective. See below for
FIRE-PORT™ information.
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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