Pre-Operation Checks; Pre-Operation Checklist - Yamaha 2011 WaveRunner SuperJet Owner's/Operator's Manual

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WARNING
Failure to inspect or maintain the watercraft properly increases the possibility of an ac-
cident or damage to the watercraft. Do not operate the watercraft if you find any prob-
lem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual, have
the watercraft inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
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Pre-operation checklist

Before using this watercraft, be sure to perform the checks in the following checklist.
ITEM
PRE-LAUNCH CHECKS
Engine compartment
Fuel system
Water separator
Engine unit
Bilge water
Battery
Steering system
Throttle lever
Engine shut-off cord (lan-
yard)
Switches
Storage pouch
Fire extinguisher container
Fire extinguisher
Safety equipment
Hull and deck
Jet intake
Hood
POST-LAUNCH CHECKS
Cooling water pilot outlet
ROUTINE
Ventilate the engine compartment.
Check inside the engine compartment for damage.
Check the fuel system for leakage.
Check the fuel level in the fuel tank.
Check the water separator for water.
Check the exterior of the engine unit for damage.
Check the engine compartment for bilge water.
Check the battery connections and electrolyte level.
Check the steering system for proper operation.
Check the throttle lever for proper operation.
Check the throttle lever free play.
Check the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) for dam-
age.
Check the start switch, engine stop switch, and en-
gine shut-off switch for proper operation.
Check the storage pouch for damage and water.
Check that the storage pouch is securely installed.
Check the fire extinguisher container for damage.
Check the condition of the fire extinguisher.
Check that safety equipment meeting the applicable
regulations is on board.
Check the hull and deck for damage.
Check the jet intake for damage and clogging.
Check that the hood is securely closed.
Check that water is discharged from the cooling wa-
ter pilot outlet while the engine is running.

Pre-operation checks

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