Starting The Engines - Yamaha EXCTER220 Owner's Manual

OPERATION

STARTING THE ENGINES

WARNING
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH MAY
RESULT IF YOU IGNORE ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING:
● Before operating your Jet Boat,
become familiar with all controls.
Consult your Yamaha dealer
about any control or function you
do not fully understand.
● Attach the engine stop switch
lanyard to your personal flotation
device before operating. Failure
to attach lanyard could result in a
runaway boat if operator is eject-
ed.
● Check throttle, steering and shift
lever for proper operation before
starting the engine.
● Shift into neutral before starting
engines. Put throttle levers in idle
position before shifting.
3 FT (91.4 CM)
1) Always make sure the boat is
launched and used in waters that
are free from weeds and debris, and
at least 3 ft (90 cm) deep.
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WARNING
Never operate in water that is less
than 3 ft
increase your chance of hitting an
underwater obstacle. You could be
injured. Pebbles or sand can also be
sucked into the jet (water) intake,
damaging the impeller.
CAUTION:
There is a hull drain plug at the bot-
tom of the stern in the center. Be
sure it is securely tightened before
launching the Jet Boat.
RES
2) Turn the fuel cock knob to the "ON"
position.
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PERATION
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(91.4cm) deep. You
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OFF
ON
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