Pre-Operation Checks; Check List - Yamaha EXCITER SE Owner's Manual

3
O
PERATION
PRE-OPERATION
CHECKS

CHECK LIST

Before Operating this Jet Boat, perform
the following checks:
ITEM
BEFORE LAUNCH OR OPERATION:
STEERING
THROTTLE
SHIFTING
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
HULL
JET (WATER)
INTAKE
FUEL SYSTEM
FUEL AND ENGINE
OIL LEVELS
BATTERY
DRAINAGE SYSTEM
ENGINE
COMPARTMENT
ENGINE HOOD
LIGHTS AND HORN
AFTER LAUNCH:
SWITCHES
COOLING WATER
PILOT OUTLET
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.
If any item in the Pre-Operation
check is not working properly, have
it inspected and repaired before
operating the Jet Boat. Otherwise an
accident could occur.
CHECK
Check for proper steering operation.
Check for proper throttle operation.
Check for proper shift operation.
Check readiness of the extinguisher.
Check the hull for damage or cracks
before launching.
Check that no debris is in the intake
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 lights to be sure they operate.
Press horn button to be sure it operates.
Check operation of the ignition start switch
and engine stop switch lanyard.
Check that water comes out while the
engine is running.
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