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Pre-operation checks

255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H: Start Joystick checks (255 FSH SPORT H)
the engines before performing the following Operate the joystick lever several times to
checks. NOTICE: Do not run the engines make sure that operation is smooth through-
over 4000 r/min on land. Also, do not run out the whole range. Also, make sure that the
the engines for more than 15 seconds joystick lever return automatically to their
without supplying water, otherwise, the original positions when released.
engines could overheat and/or seize.
Check that the shift gates are slightly above
the shift gate neutral position when the re-
mote control levers are in the forward posi-
tion, and that the shift gates are in the fully 1
open position when the remote control levers
are moved farther forward.
Fully open position

1 1
1 Joystick lever
Fire extinguisher check
As an inboard boat less than 26 feet in length,
your boat must be fitted with one 5-B (B-1)
type fire extinguisher when navigating waters
2 2 controlled by the U.S. Coast Guard. In addi-
tion, most state and local boating laws re-
1 Shift gate quire that the craft carry a USCG-approved
2 Jet thrust nozzle fire extinguisher whenever the boat is operat-
ed.
Check that the shift gates are in the fully Make sure at least one fire extinguisher is
closed position when the remote control le- aboard and full; two fire extinguishers are
vers are in the reverse position. recommended. See the instructions supplied
Fully closed position by the extinguisher manufacturer to deter-
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
1 1
One fire extinguisher is to be mounted in the
lockable storage compartment. The fire ex-
1 Shift gate

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