Pre-Operation Checks; Check List - Yamaha 212SS Owner's Manual

3
O
PERATION
prE-opEration
ChECKS

ChECK LiSt

Before operating this boat, perform the
checks in the following check list. Always
follow the inspection and maintenance
procedures and schedules described in
this owner's/operator's manual.
itEm
BEForE LaUnCh or opEration:
STEERING
THROTTLE
SHIFTING
LIGHTS AND HORN
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
HULL
ACCESS PORT CAPS
JET (WATER INTAKES
FUEL SYSTEM
FUEL AND ENGINE
OIL LEVELS
BATTERY
DRAINAGE SYSTEM
ENGINE
COMPARTMENT
ENGINE HOOD
BIMINI TOP
aFtEr LaUnCh
SWITCHES
COOLING WATER
PILOT OUTLETS
notE: Steering and Shifting Pre-Operation Checks will require two persons, one person to operate
controls and one person to observe proper operation at the stern.
ChECK
Check for proper steering operation.
Check for proper throttle operation.
Check for proper shift operation.
Check lights to be sure they operate.
Press horn button to be sure it operates.
Check readiness of the extinguisher.
Check the hull for damage or cracks before launching.
Check for proper installation.
Check that no debris is in the intakes before launching.
Check fuel system for leaks.
Check fuel and oil level; add as necessary.
Check battery condition, mounting, and connection.
Check, and remove all water and fuel residue before
launching. Be sure drain plugs are tightened.
Operate the blower for at least 4 minutes. Open engine
hood and check to be sure no gasoline vapors are present.
Check that hood latch is secure.
Check that the top is secure.
Check operation of the ignition start switches and engine
stop switch lanyard.
Check that water comes out while the engines are running.
WARNING
Failure to inspect or maintain the
boat properly increases the pos-
sibility of an accident or damage to
the watercraft. Do not operate the
watercraft if you find any problem.
if a problem cannot be corrected
by the procedures provided in this
manual, have the boat inspected by
a Yamaha dealer.
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paGE rEF.
3-5
3-5
3-5
3-9
3-10
3-6
3-6
3-7
3-7, 4-10
3-7
3-7
3-8
3-9
2-18
3-11, 3-13
3-10
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