Yamaha FX High Output WaveRunner 2008 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 65

Also, check that the battery leads are tight-
ened securely and that there is no corrosion
on the battery terminals. Check that the
breather hose is securely connected to the
battery and that it is not pinched.
1 Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead
2 Negative (–) battery terminal: Black lead
3 Breather hose
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WARNING
The battery must always be fully
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charged and in good condition. Loss of
battery power may leave you stranded.
Never operate the watercraft if the bat-
tery does not have sufficient power to
start the engine or if it shows any other
signs of decreased power.
Be sure to connect the breather hose to
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the battery. Fire or explosion could re-
sult if the breather hose is damaged, ob-
structed, or not connected properly.
Make sure that the battery is securely held in
place.
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Fire extinguisher
Check that there is a full fire extinguisher on
board.
The fire extinguisher container is located in
the seat storage compartment.
To open the fire extinguisher container, turn
the cap counterclockwise.
1 Fire extinguisher container
2 Fire extinguisher container cap
To close the fire extinguisher container, insert
the fire extinguisher into the container, and
then install the cap and tighten it securely.
NOTE:
To check the fire extinguisher, see the in-
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structions supplied by the fire extinguisher
manufacturer. Always keep the fire extin-
guisher in the fire extinguisher container.
Always carry a fire extinguisher on board. A
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fire extinguisher is not standard equipment
with this watercraft. If you do not have one,
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