Pre-Operation Checks; Pre-Operation Checklist - Yamaha WaveRunner FZR 2012 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
Engine oil level
Bilge water
Battery
Steering system
Telescopic steering system
Q.S.T.S.
Reverse system
Throttle lever
Remote control transmitter
Engine shut-off cord (lan-
yard)
Switches
Storage compartments
Fire extinguisher holder,
cover, and band
Fire extinguisher
Safety equipment
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 oil level.
Check the engine compartment for bilge water.
Check the battery connections and electrolyte level.
Check the steering system for proper operation.
Check the telescopic steering system for proper op-
eration and check that the handlebars are securely
locked in place.
Check the Q.S.T.S. for proper operation and check
that the Q.S.T.S. selector is securely locked in place.
Check the reverse system for proper operation.
Check the throttle lever for proper operation.
Check the throttle lever free play.
Check the remote control transmitter for proper op-
eration.
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 compartments for damage and
water.
Check the fire extinguisher holder, cover, and band
for damage.
Check the condition of the fire extinguisher.
Check that safety equipment meeting the applicable
regulations is on board.

Pre-operation checks

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