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                                                                Pre-operation checks


                             WARNING
                        Failure to inspect or maintain the boat properly increases the possibility of an accident
                        or damage to the boat. Do not operate the boat if you find any problem.
                        If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual, have the
                        boat inspected by a Yamaha Boat Dealer.

                        Pre-operation checklist
                        Before operating this boat, perform the checks in the following checklist. Always follow the inspec-
                        tion and maintenance procedures and schedules described in this owner’s/operator’s manual.
                        Pre-operation checks should be made each time the boat is used. These checks can be com-
                        pleted in a short time. It is worth the time spent to ensure safety and reliability.
                                 ITEM                          CHECK                     PAGE
                         PRE-LAUNCH CHECKS
                         Steering system       Check for proper steering operation.       104
                         Remote control levers  Check for proper throttle operation.      104
                                               Check for proper shift operation.
                         Throttle/shift paddles   Check for proper operation.             105
                         (222XD)
                         Fire extinguisher     Check readiness of the extinguisher.       105
                         Hull                  Check hull for damage and cracks before launching.  —
                         Access port caps      Check for proper installation.             107
                         Jet intakes           Check that no debris is in the intakes before launching.  107
                         Fuel system           Check fuel system for leaks.               107
                         Engine oil level      Check engine oil level; add as necessary.  97
                         Batteries             Check battery condition, mounting, and connection.  108
                         Bilge water           Check the engine compartment for bilge water.  109
                         Drain plug            Check the drain plug for damage and foreign material   109
                                               and check that they are securely installed.
                         Engine compartment and   Open the engine hood and check to be sure no gasoline,   109
                         blowers               gasoline vapors, or loose electrical connections are
                                               present. Operate the blowers for at least 4 minutes.
                         Engine hood           Check that the hood latch is secure.       75
                         Lights and horn       Check lights to be sure they operate. Push the horn but-  110, 111
                                               ton to be sure it operates.
                         Bimini top            Check that the top is secure.              90
                         Engine shut-off cord (lan-  Check the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) for damage.  111
                         yard)
                         Collapsible tower fasteners Check that the tower fasteners are secured.  89
                         POST-LAUNCH CHECKS
                         Switches              Check operation of the main switches and engine shut-  112
                                               off switch.
                         Cooling water pilot outlets  Check that water comes out while the engines are running.  112
                         Fuel level            Check fuel level; add as necessary.        112
                        The steering and shifting pre-operation checks will require two persons: one person to oper-
                        ate the controls and one person to observe the proper operation at the stern.
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