Pre-Operation Checks; Pre-Operation Checklist - Yamaha 2019 WaveRunner GP1800R 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

RiDE lever

Throttle lever

Remote control transmitter

Engine shut-off cord (lan-

yard)

Switches

Storage compartments

Fire extinguisher holder,

cover, and band

Fire extinguisher

Safety equipment

Hull and deck

Jet intake

Jet thrust nozzle and re-

verse gate

Stern drain plugs

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 RiDE lever for proper operation.

Check the throttle lever for proper operation.

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 applica-

ble regulations is on board.

Check the hull and deck for damage.

Check the jet intake for damage and clogging.

Check the jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate for

damage.

Check the stern drain plugs for damage and foreign

material and check that they are securely installed.