Yamaha FX SHO: FX Cruiser Owner's Manual page 72

Operation
EJU32570
Fire extinguisher
Check that there is a full fire extinguisher on
board.
The fire extinguisher container is located in
the seat storage compartment.
To open the fire extinguisher container, turn
the cap counterclockwise.
1 Fire extinguisher container
2 Fire extinguisher container cap
To close the fire extinguisher container, insert
the fire extinguisher into the container, and
then install the cap and tighten it securely.
NOTE:
To check the fire extinguisher, see the in-
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structions supplied by the fire extinguisher
manufacturer. Always keep the fire extin-
guisher in the fire extinguisher container.
Always carry a fire extinguisher on board. A
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fire extinguisher is not standard equipment
with this watercraft. If you do not have one,
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contact a Yamaha dealer or a fire extin-
guisher dealer to obtain one meeting the
proper specifications.
Fire extinguisher:
Classification:
B-1
Capacity:
2 lb or more
EJU32590
Throttle lever
Check the throttle lever for proper operation.
Squeeze and release the throttle lever several
times to make sure that there is no hesitation
in its travel. It should be smooth over the com-
plete range and spring back to the idle posi-
tion when released.
EWJ00490
WARNING
Before starting the engine, always check
the operation of the throttle lever.
EJU32610
Steering system
Check the handlebars for looseness.
Turn the handlebars as far as possible to the
right and left to make sure that operation is
smooth and unrestricted throughout the
whole range. Also, make sure that the jet
thrust nozzle moves as the handlebars are