Pre-Operation Check Points - Yamaha FX SHO Owner's Manual

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Pre-operation check points

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Engine compartment
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WARNING
Failure to ventilate the engine compart-
ment could result in a fire or explosion. Do
not start the engine if there is a fuel leak or
a loose electrical connection.
Ventilate the engine compartment before
each use.
To ventilate the engine compartment, remove
the seats. (See page 30 for seat removal and
installation procedures.) Leave the engine
compartment open for a few minutes to allow
any fuel vapors to escape.
While the engine compartment is open, check
for loose electrical connections.
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Hull and deck
Check the hull and deck for cracks and other
damage. If any damage is found, have a
Yamaha dealer repair the watercraft.
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Fuel level
Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in the
fuel tank before each use.
Also, check the fuel system for leakage,
cracks, and malfunctions. (See page 89 for
check points and correct procedures.)
(1) Open the hood and remove the fuel tank
filler cap to release any pressure that
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might have built up in the fuel tank. (See
page 31 for hood opening and closing
procedures.)
(2) Remove the seats. (See page 30 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
(3) Check the fuel level in the fuel tank and
replenish if necessary. (See page 57 for
filling procedures.)
(4) Install the fuel tank filler cap, and then
close the hood and install the seats.
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Engine oil level
Check the engine oil level before each use.
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WARNING
Engine oil is extremely hot immediately af-
ter the engine is turned off. Coming in con-
tact with or getting any engine oil on your
clothes could result in burns.
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NOTICE
Make sure that debris and water do not en-
ter the oil filler hole. Debris and water in
the engine oil can cause serious engine
damage.
To check the engine oil level:
(1) Place the watercraft in a precisely level
position on land with the engine stopped.
TIP:
If the engine was running, allow the engine oil
to settle by waiting 5 minutes or more before
checking the oil level.
(2) Remove the seats. (See page 30 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
(3) Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and
then insert it back into the dipstick tube
completely. Remove the dipstick again
and check that the engine oil level is be-

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