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1. 6 2 1 ez i a 10 4 ESI LA NE ch 4 di GA 4 11 11 13 K h AL 5 13 a 6 o lo 9 a Ea Se 8 19 T 19 Main Features Air Filter Cases 1 Fuel Tank 2 Hood Supports 2 Battery 3 Engine Compartment Vent Outlets Blower Motor Engine Compartment Vent Inlets Fuel Tank Compartment Air Ventilation Fuel Tank Compartment Drain Plug 07 Jet Pumps Port Starboard Features 2 Flush Attachments 5 Electrical Boxes Oil Tanks com 7 Oil Tank Cap Dipstick everse vale Mufflers 9 Muffler Boxes Spark Plugs Spark Plug Caps 2 1 FEATURES amp FUNCTIONS FEATURES amp FUNCTIONS 2 LOCATION OF MAIN COMPONENTS D Bow Lights 2 Bow Eye Storage Compartments Bow Anchor Locker 5 Grab Handles 8 Cleats C Courtesy Lights Fuel Tank Inspection Access Hatch 9 Throttle Shift Levers Cooler Stern Light Storage 2 Stern Light Socket 3 Ski Tow Hook Jet Pump Clean out Access Panel Pump Clean out Interlock Switches Rear Boarding Step D Accessory Pedestal Table Mounts Tilt Adjusta
2. ENGINE There is one hood latch located under the front of the rear seat To open the engine hood lift the latch hook upward and lift the hood Hood Latch LNG STORAGE COMPARTMENTS Your boat has convenient on board storage areas Bow Anchor Storage FEATURES amp FUNCTIONS Under Front Seats Pull up the seat cushions to access the storage compartments Front Locker FEATURES amp FUNCTIONS Glove Box Do not carry any flammable sub stances in the battery compartment or any heavy or metal items that can damage the battery or cause a short circuit Sparks or fire could result Pull up the seat cushions to access the storage compartments 2 18 FEATURES amp FUNCTIONS FRONT WALK THROUGH If desired the Walk Through to the bow of the boat can be closed Doorway Unlatch the door from the port side console storage compartment and lock it into place on the driver s side con sole To open the doorway unlatch the door from the driver s side console and lock it into place on the port side storage compartment Windshield Unsnap the retaining strap from the windshield and pivot it into place Rotate the two latches 2 to keep the windshield secured When the wind shield is open be sure to secure it with the retaining strap to keep it f
3. 3 17 Learning to Operate Your Boat 3 17 Turning the Boat ski LER eee ARE REA eed 3 18 Boating with Passengers 3 19 Boarding from the 3 19 Boarding from a Dock or Landing Jetty 3 20 Boarding from the Bow 3 20 iem PTT eid 3 21 DOCKING ra este Sree ete aie cse ete ated a Sees 3 21 Leaving DOCK scere ea ee ee ee EE ERE RR e 3 22 Be chirig cea it aoe eU e e UR RN e e ee RR P od ee a 3 22 Anchoring i e rh ah 3 23 Crossing Wakes and Swells 3 24 POST OPERATION CHECKS 3 25 TRAILERING 2 522 RR Rem RR RELIER ERE 3 27 uie PP u M 3 27 Trailering Checklist 3 27 Backing Your Trailer llle 3 28 Launching ses eek Ege ed Une eye er oe x 3 29 Loading D EE 3 29 Lifting ooo keep Ro pe eR ne BE ee eee RR ee SR 3 30 OPERATION E FUEL AND OIL GASOLINE Use regular unleaded 87 octane R M 2 gasoline GASOLINE AND ITS VAPORS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLO SIVE Do not smoke when refueling and keep away from sparks flames or other sources of igni tion Stop engines and turn ignitio
4. READ THIS MANUALE CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION A WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm YAMAHA LIT CALIF 65 01 TO THE OWNER Thank you for choosing a Yamaha Boat This Owner s Manual contains informa tion you will need for proper operation maintenance and care A thorough understanding of these simple instruc tions will help you to obtain maximum enjoyment from your new Yamaha If you have any questions about the oper ation or maintenance of your boat please consult a Yamaha dealer Because Yamaha has a policy of contin uing product improvement this product may not be exactly as described in this Owners Manual Specifications are subject to change without notice This manual should be considered a permanent part of this boat and should remain with it even if the boat is subse quently sold IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION In this manual information of particular importance is distinguished in the fol lowing ways The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED Failure to follow WARNING instruc tions could result in severe injury or death to the machine operator a bystander or a person inspecting or repairing the boat CAUTION A CAUTION indicates special precau tions that must be taken to avoid damage to the b
5. Sa eco eda 1 9 4 5 Tow rope length 5 3 Towing the boat 5 3 Trailering 3 27 Trolling speed 3 18 6 5 Troubleshooting 5 1 Turning 1 12 2 5 3 5 3 18 U V United States Coast Guard 1 19 Ventilating engine compartment 2 14 3 9 5 4 W X Wakeboarding 1 14 2 20 3 17 Warning labels 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 Wartahly ied 6 1 Warranty period 6 1 Warranty questions and answers 6 3 Water skiing 1 14 3 17 Wets lt lr pedd 1 14 3 17 Y 2 Yamaha Extended Service Y E S 6 4 6 10 YAMAHA 2006 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION USA Printed in USA LIT 18626 07 19
6. 5 6 Be sure the caps are locked securely in place Otherwise the cap could be forced out of the access ports by water pressure causing loss of performance and possible damage The hatch cover has interlocks to shut off the engines should the hatch be accidentally opened during operation The engines will not restart unless the hatch is closed and latched Chapter 6 CONSUMER INFORMATION amp INDEX LIMITED WARRANTY TIPP 6 1 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE 5 6 4 BOATING TERMS ortus epee ee dun EMI EUR ER E 6 5 SAMPLE FLOAT PLAN rei ep FE XR CREER ER X 6 6 INDEX CoNsuMER INFORMATION amp INDEX 6 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION USA YAMAHA BOAT LIMITED WARRANTY Yamaha Motor Corporation USA hereby warrants that new Yamaha Boats will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for the period of time stated herein subject to certain stated limita tions PERIOD OF WARRANTY The hull and deck on any new Yamaha Boat purchased for pleasure use from an authorized Yamaha Boat dealer in the United States will be warranted against major structural defects for a period of five 5 years in pleasure use or for one 1 year in commercial applications other Yamaha Boat components will be warranted against defects in material or workmanship subject to exclusions noted herein for a period of one 1 year from date of pur chase in pleasure use or ninety 90 days from the
7. WEAR A COAST GUARD APPROVED PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE PFD KNOW BOATING LAWS Yamaha recommends a minimum operator age of 16 years old Know the operator age and training requirements for your state A boating safety course is i recommended and may be required in your state ATTACH ENGINE SHUT OFF CORD LANYARD to your PFD and keep it free of controls so the engines stop if the operator leaves the helm Failure to attach engine shut off cord could result in a runaway boat if operator is ejected After operation remove engine shut off cord and keys from boat to avoid unauthorized use by children or others BE SURE SHIFT CONTROL IS IN NEUTRAL before starting engines OPERATE WITHIN YOUR LIMITS AND AVOID AGGRESSIVE MANEUVERS to reduce the risk of loss of control ejection and collision This is a high performance boat 7 not a toy Sharp turns or jumping wakes or waves can increase the risk of A WARNING back spinal injury paralysis facial injuries and broken legs ankles and other bones Do not jump wakes or waves DO NOT APPLY THROTTLE WHEN ANYONE IS AT REAR OF BOAT turn engines off while boarding from the rear using the swim platform or when swimming behind the boat Water and or debris exiting the jet thrust nozzles can cause severe injury including severe internal injuries if water is forced into body cavities rectum and vagina LL KEEP AWAY FROM INTAKE GRATES while engines are intake on Items such as long
8. 4 1 Cooling water pilot outlets 2 13 3 10 Cord Engine Shut off 1 12 2 6 3 10 3 14 5 1 Crossing Rules of the Road 1 16 Cruising limitations 1 10 Customer s responsibility warranty 6 1 Customer Service warranty 6 3 D Deck 3 7 Deep alarm 2 12 6 CONSUMER INFORMATION amp INDEX Depth finder 2 10 DOCKING ts ies ate 3 21 Drain plugs 3 8 3 26 4 4 Draining the bilge 3 8 3 26 4 4 E Electrical box 2 1 4 16 Emergency procedures 5 3 Engine compartment 2 1 3 9 Engine MOO i airon 2 17 Engine oil 3 2 3 8 4 11 Engine serial numbers 1 1 Engine shut off 1 12 2 6 3 10 3 14 5 1 Enjoy your boat responsibly 1 20 Exclusions from warranty 6 1 F Filling the gasoline tank 3 2 Filter air 4 12 Fire extinguisher 3 6 Float 1 10 6 6 Flush hose connector 2 1 4 1 Flushing the engine 4 1 Flushing the hull 4 4 Fogging engine with oil 4 2 Free 2 8 Fuel and engine oil 3 1 3 2 Fuel conditioner and stabilizer 4 1 Fuel level gauge 2 10 Fuel requirements 3 1 4 19
9. CARE 4 8 GREASE POINTS To keep moving parts sliding or rotating smoothly coat them with water resis tant grease such as Yamaha Marine Grease Yamaha Grease A or an equiv alent Steering Cable Ball Joints and Inner Wire Grease the steering cable and shift cables ball joints at the steering noz zles Extend the steering cable and shift cable inner wires and apply a thin coat of grease to them Pivot Points Grease all pivot points of the steering and shift mechanism at the pump end MAINTENANCE amp CARE Bearing Housing D Bearing housing grease nipple Grease the bearing housing through the grease nipple Recommended water resistant grease Yamaha Marine Grease or Yamaha Grease A The first service should be done after 10 hours or 1 month by your Yamaha dealer Fill the bearing housing with water resistant grease through the grease nipple Grease capacity 33 0 35 0 cc 1 11 1 18 oz After first service Every 100 hours or 6 months you may do this yourself Grease capacity 6 0 8 0 cc 0 20 0 27 oz CAUTION Fill the grease slowly and carefully because it can damage the hose and the joints 4 9 4 MAINTENANCE amp CARE FUEL SYSTEM INSPECTION Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive Failure to check for and repair any fuel leakage could result in fire or explosion A fire or explo sion can cause severe injury or death When inspecting the fuel system shut of
10. Loose Fit properly Loose electrical connections Tighten or connect properly Cracked torn or damaged Jet intake clogged Replace Cooling system clogged Jet intake clogged Clean Engine overheat Fuel Filter Jet intake clogged Cooling system clogged Clogged Clean Clean Have serviced at Yamaha dealer Spark plug Fouled or defective Incorrect heat range Replace Replace Gap incorrect Adjust Spark plug caps Loose Stale or contaminated Fit properly Have serviced at Yamaha dealer Engine speed will be limited to 3 500 rpm by the overheat warning device 5 2 TROUBLESHOOTING amp SPECIAL PROCEDURES E SPECIAL PROCEDURES TOWING THE BOAT Bow eye The boat should be towed only if it becomes inoperative The towing rope should be long enough so that the boat will not collide with the towing boat when slowing down A good rule of thumb is a tow rope which is three times the combined length of the towing boat and the boat Tow the boat using the bow eye only Tow the boat at a no wake speed CAUTION Do not tow the boat at speed fast enough to leave a wake Severe engine damage could result because water can flood the non operating engines through the cool ing water intake 5 3 The operator of the towing boat must keep speed to a minimum and avoid traffic or obstacles
11. The engine will not start when the engine shut off cord clip is removed from the engine stop switch The starter motor will turn over without the cord attached The ignition switch will not operate the starter motor will not turn over if the battery switch in the battery compartment is turned to the off position See page 4 3 for more information THROTTLE SHIFT LEVERS Throttle Shift Lever port left side engine 2 Throttle Shift Lever starboard right side engine 8 Neutral Forward 8 Reverse Free Accelerator Button Before starting the engine check the operation of each engine s throttle shift lever It should move smoothly through the full range of operation Otherwise there could be loss of control and an accident A separate lever for each engine con trols both throttle and shifting In normal operation the levers are moved togeth er Moving the levers forward from Neutral shifts into the Forward position and then as the lever is moved farther accelerates the engines for more thrust Moving the levers back from Neutral shifts into the Reverse position and then as the lever is moved farther accelerates the engines for more thrust The lever must be moved about 35 from Neutral before Forward or Reverse engages and the engine starts to accel erate SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF YOU IGNORE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING Check throttle steering and shift lever for proper
12. each time you wish to use it The gauge does not retain the setting after the main switch is turned off 1 Press the UP key located on the front of the display The current alarm setting will be displayed on the display 000 is the default set ting no alarm function Press the UP key again within 5 seconds to increase the selected value more water depth before alarm Press the DOWN key to 2 2 FEATURES amp FUNCTIONS reduce the value Press and release either key to change the value in 1 foot increments Press and hold the key to change the value in 9 foot increments per second 3 After your selection is made the display will return to normal opera tion after 5 seconds 4 The Alarm indicator and Shallow Alarm indicator will now be present Setting the Deep Alarm The Deep Alarm function can be set for depths ranging from 3 to 199 feet 1 to 60 3 meters When the depth is more than the chosen setting the alarm is triggered The alarm sounds an audible alarm for 10 seconds while flashing the Warning LED as well as the Alarm indicator and the Deep Alarm Indicator on the display After 10 seconds the audible alarm mutes and the Warning LED and the indicators continue to blink until the depth decreases or the alarm is reset NOTE Set the Deep Alarm function each time you wish to use it The gauge does not retain the setting after the main switch is turned off 1 Pr
13. one engine running Severe engine damage could result because water can flood the non operating engine through the cooling water intake If single engine operation is unavoid able operate the boat at a no wake speed only STOPPING THE ENGINES WARNING To stop the engine return the throttle levers to the idle position then turn the main switches to Off The engines can also be stopped by pulling the engine stop switch lanyard Once the engines have stopped you have NO STEERING CONTROL over the boat You could collide with another boat a dock or other obstacle NOTE Remove the ignition keys and the engine stop switch lanyard if the boat will be left unattended Stopping the engines immediately after operating at high rpm is not recommended Let the engines cool off at idle or low speed for a few minutes first 3 15 OPERATION BREAK IN PROCEDURE The engine break in period is essential to allow the various components of the engine to wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances This ensures proper performance and promotes longer component life 1 Launch the boat and start the engine see page 3 13 2 For the first 5 minutes run the engine at trolling speed For the 30 minutes of operation after that keep the engine speed below 5 000 rpm For the hour of operation after that keep the engine speed below 8 000 rpm 3 Proceed with normal opera
14. up to 8 passengers and cargo Never exceed the maximum load limit or allow more than 9 per sons or 8 persons if a water skier is being pulled to ride in the boat at one time Weight distribution affects performance Keep weight in the boat low and evenly distributed from side to side front to back Remove any unnecessary cargo and store it on shore Maximum Load 1674 Ib 759 kg is the maximum total weight of per sons on board 1840 Ib 834 kg is the maximum total weight of persons and cargo SAFETY INFORMATION 1 REQUIRED EQUIPMENT The U S Coast Guard USCG has regulations which describe minimum standards of safety You must comply with these regulations which apply to boats like your boat which are less than 26 feet long Personal Flotation Devices PFDs USCG approved PFDs worn by all people aboard plus at least one Type IV throwable type Fire Extinguisher At least one B 1 type hand held portable fire extinguisher Visual Distress Signals It is recommended that a USCG approved pyrotechnic device be stored on your boat A mirror can also be used as an emergency sig nal Contact your Yamaha dealer or the Coast Guard for more informa tion Sound Signalling Device Your boat is equipped with a horn that can be used to signal other boats See Rules of the Road for more information Navigation Lights Your boat is equipped with naviga tion lights for use betwee
15. 8 Neutral The jet pump gates are dropped down part way over the jet nozzles Some jet thrust is to the rear and some jet thrust is redirected forward This balance of thrust acts like neutral to keep the boat from moving Leave the throttles in the idle posi tion when Neutral is selected The boat will start moving as if it was in Forward or Reverse if engine speed is increased above idle in Neutral FEATURES amp FUNCTIONS 2 Reverse The jet pump gates are dropped all the way down over the jet nozzles Jet thrust is redirected toward the bow of the boat which moves the boat backward FUEL TANK FILLER CAP To remove the fuel tank filler cap turn it counterclockwise 1 Fuel tank filler cap Be sure to tighten the cap securely before operating 2 9 GAUGES 1 Speedometer The speedometer shows the boat speed in miles per hour mph Tachometers The boat has two tachometers which display engine rpm The one on the left is for the port engine The one on the right is for the starboard engine For cruising adjust the throttle levers so both engines are running at the same rpm NOTE Because of the mechanical throttle linkage the throttle levers may not be exactly even with o
16. Cable 4 13 Controls 5 4 14 Reverse Gate Mechanism 4 14 Sacrificial Anodes eee 4 15 Fuse Replacement 22 eee ees e EE REDE Er na 4 16 sur M cR 4 16 SPECIFICATIONS 4 19 SB210 9SX210 5 1 iiA Die Sed a dae 4 19 ARZI e m 4 20 MAINTENANCE amp CARE E STORAGE Storing your boat for prolonged periods of time such as winter storage requires preventative maintenance to ensure against deterioration It is advis able to have the boat serviced by an authorized Yamaha Boat dealer before storage However the following proce dures can be performed by the owner with a minimum of tools FUEL SYSTEM Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel adding one ounce of Yamaha Fuel Conditioner and Stabilizer or an equivalent to each gallon of fuel Do not top off the tank because fuel could spill A full fuel tank is less likely to allow condensation to collect in the tank reducing the chance of contaminated fuel Running the engines with treated fuel during cooling system flushing will also help protect the fuel system NOTE Use of Yamaha Fuel Conditioner and Stabilizer eliminates the need to drain the fuel system Consult your Yamaha dealer or other qualified mechanic if the fu
17. a pro longed blast of four to six seconds on the horn If another vessel is around the bend it too should sound the horn Even if no reply is heard however the vessel should still proceed around the bend with caution Fishing Vessel Right of Way All vessels fishing with nets lines or trawls are considered to be fishing vessels under the International Rules Vessels with trolling lines are not con sidered fishing vessels Fishing vessels have the right of way regardless of position Fishing vessels cannot how ever impede the passage of other ves sels in narrow channels Sailing Vessel Right of Way Sailing vessels should normally be given the right of way The exceptions to this are 1 When the sailing vessel is overtak ing the power driven vessel the power driven vessel has the right of way 2 Sailing vessels should keep clear of any fishing vessel In a narrow channel a sailing vessel should not hamper the safe pas sage of a power driven vessel that can navigate only in such a channel SAFETY INFORMATION Bas Qa 3745797 6 LIGHTED BUOY Port Hand E Odd number increasing toward head RB L of navigation Leave to port left pro or s RG 1 ceeding White Light reen Light B New Qu 4 6 e BUOY Starboard Hand Even number increasing toward head of navigation Leave to starboard right proceeding up stream LIGHTED SAFE WATER BUOY
18. by boaters are entirely within the boundaries of a particular state The Uniform State Waterway Marking System has been devised for these waters This system uses buoys and signs with distinctive shapes and colors to show regulatory or advisory information These markers are white with black let ters and orange borders They signify speed zones restricted areas danger areas and general information Remember markings may vary by geo graphic location Always consult local boating authorities before riding your boat in unfamiliar waters 1 19 TO GET MORE BOATING SAFETY INFORMATION Be informed about boating safety Additional publications and information can be obtained from many organiza tions including the following United States Coast Guard Consumer Affairs Staff G BC Office of Boating Public and Consumer Affairs US Coast Guard Headquarters Washington D C 20593 0001 Boating Safety Hotline 1 800 368 5647 Other Sources You can find local rules by contacting the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators or your local Power Squadron BOAT EDUCATION AND TRAINING The Online Boating Safety Course available through the watercraft section of the yamaha motor com website is a free 50 question learning course avail able to the public Upon successful completion of 80 percent or better the user can request a certificate of com pletion by mail or can download one immediately The Onlin
19. could fail or stop operating correctly which could result in an accident NOTE A Service Manual is available through your Yamaha Dealer for owners who have the mechanical skills tools and other equipment nec essary to perform maintenance not covered by this Owner s Manual TOOL KIT It is advisable always to carry the Owner s Manual and tool kit with you whenever you use the boat NOTE To protect these materials from water damage it would be a good idea to put them in a waterproof bag If your Owners Manual is damaged order a replacement from a Yamaha Dealer The service information included in this manual is intended to provide you the owner with the necessary information for completing your own preventive maintenance and minor repairs The tools provided in the owner s tool kit are sufficient for this purpose except that a torque wrench is also necessary for tightening nuts and bolts properly Do not attempt to modify this boat Modifications to your boat may reduce safety and reliability and may make the boat illegal for use 4 MAINTENANCE amp CARE PERIODIC INSPECTION CHART Frequency of maintenance operations may be adjusted according to the operating conditions but the following table gives general guidelines Indicates the checkups which you may do yourself li Indicates work to be done by your Yamaha dealer Maintenance interval Initial Thereafter Every 50 100 100 200 hours hours hours
20. dock landing jetty 3 20 Boarding from the Bow 3 20 Boarding from the water 3 19 Boat characteristics 1 12 Boat education and training 1 19 Boating safety information 1 19 Boating terms 6 5 Boweye 2 2 3 23 3 28 5 3 Brakes not having 3 21 Break in procedure 3 16 Buoys and other markers 1 18 Capacity limit 1 8 Carbon monoxide 1 12 3 13 Caution labels 6 7 Change of address warranty 6 3 Checks Access port caps 3 6 5 5 Battery condition 3 7 4 8 4 16 Bilge e tees ete ee 3 8 Cooling water pilot outlets 3 10 Engine compartment 3 9 Fire extinguisher 3 6 Fuelleak 3 8 3 9 4 4 4 10 Fuel oil level 3 7 3 7 5 5 Pre operation checks 3 4 Post operation checks 3 25 Steering 2 5 3 5 4 13 Throttle v R 3 5 4 14 Checklists 1 9 3 4 4 6 5 1 Circuit breakers and fuses 2 15 4 16 Cleaning 4 4 Cleaning jet pump intake impeller 5 5 Cleats 2 1 2 3 Connecting battery terminals 4 17 Connecting jumper cables 5 4 Control 2 7 Cooling system flushing
21. engine 23 1 Regular unleaded gasoline 4 stroke motor oil SAE SE SF SG SH or SJ 10W 30 Fuel tank capacit US gal L 50 0 gal 1891 Oil tank capacity 4 5 qt 4 3 L Each engine gt Recommended engine oil MAINTENANCE amp CARE SPECIFICATIONS VEHICLE CAPACITY Maximum people on board Number of people Maximum load capacit b 1675 DIMENSIONS feet inches 8 6 102 4 inches 16 2954 AR210 FRT1100C E Height on trailer feet PERFORMANCE Maximum output KW rpm Maximum fuel consumption US gal h L h Cruising range full throttle ENGINE Number of engines Engine type Number of cylinder 4 cylinders each engine Displacement cc cu in 1052 64 2 each engine Bore amp stroke mm 76 x58 2 99 x 2 28 Compression ratio 11 4 Lubrication system Dry sump Cooling system Water cooled Starting system Electric starter Ignition system C Spark plug NGK CR9EB Spark plug gap mm in 0 7 0 8 mm 0 028 0 031 Recommended battery Qty 1 Marine Grade Group 24 Dual Purpose 675 Marine Cranking Amp 12 100 Flywheel magneto 110 81 8000 each engine 7 4 gal 28 each engine 4 stroke I x to e N a Battery capacit Voltage Amp Hours Charging system DRIVE UNIT Propulsion system Jet pump type Impeller rotation Impeller pitch Transmission nozzle angle FUEL AND OIL Jet pump Axial flow single stage w reverse Counter clockwise rear view 16 5 Direct d
22. ensure that our waterways stay open for the enjoyment of a variety of recreational opportunities 1 20 Chapter 2 FEATURES amp FUNCTIONS LOCATION OF MAIN COMPONENTS 2 1 OPERATION OF CONTROLS AND OTHER FUNCTIONS 2 5 c r 2 5 TLOVE EE 2 5 Engine Shut Off Switch 2 6 Main SWIICheS s seed e cece pa bee oe eee cane wel 2 6 Throttle Shift Levers 2 7 Fuel Tank Filler Cap 0 2 0 0 00 cece eee 2 9 Gauges rei euni soie ue eaten PEINE IM I Cote 2 9 Overheat Warning System 2 13 SWIICIIS REX a eee ee SRI N S 2 14 Swivel Seat Operation 2 16 Stereo System asso epp ou Gaede E SE AE N Ea NES 2 16 Engine Hood uis o bake AR RE eee oe a Sale 2 17 Storage Compartments 2 17 Front Walk Through 0 00 eee ere 2 19 Rear Walk Through erasora nner EENE ENEA eee eee 2 20 SWIM Platorm wee ee ER rui 2 20 Wakeboard 2 20 FEATURES amp FUNCTIONS LOCATION OF MAIN COMPONENTS
23. hair loose clothing PFD straps M d can become entangled in moving parts resulting in severe injury or drowning NEVER RIDE AFTER CONSUMING DRUGS OR ALCOHOL READ AND FOLLOW OWNER S MANUAL 1 4196 00_ Shift only while engine is idling or off Reverse is for low speed maneuvering only not use reverse function to slow down or stop boat as it could cause you to lose control be ejected or impact boat surfaces YAMAHA FOR U41D5 00 Shut off engines when anyone is on the extended swim step Exhaust gases coming from underneath it contain carbon Jet Thrust Nozzles monoxide a colorless odorless gas which may cause brain damage or death when inhaled Symptoms include nausea dizziness and drowsiness A WARNING Gasoline vapors can explode Operate blower for at least 4 minutes and check engine compartment bilge for gasoline vapors before starting engines A WARNING Do not start engines if there is a fuel leak or loose electrical connection SCAN CONSTANTLY for people YAMAHA objects and other watercraft p Be alert for conditions that limit your visibility or block your vision of others A WARNING OPERATE DEFENSIVELY at safe speeds and keep a safe distance Falling Hazard from people objects and other watercraft Do not follow directly behind other watercraft Falling on the deck or overb
24. injuries can occur if water is forced into body cavities rectum and vagina as a result of being near jet thrust nozzles Do not board from rear use swim platform or swim behind hoat if engines are running When waterskiing wear a wet suit bottom or clothing that provides equivalent protection against forceful water entry from heing near jet thrust nozzles or falling into the water Normal swimwear does not protect against forceful water entry into body cavities see Owner s Manual Do not sit on swim platform or padded engine hatch when engines are running You could fall overboard YAMAHA A WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive A fire or explosion can cause severe injury or death Shut off engine Refuel in well ventilated area away from flames or sparks Do not smoke Avoid spilling gasoline Wipe up spilled gasoline immediately UNLEADED REGULAR GASOLINE ONLY YAMAHA FOR U415R 00 FOR U416G 11 FOD U416B 0 CAUTION A WARNING TO AVOID LOSS OF PERFORMANCE OR BOAT DAMAGE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF YOU CAUSED BY LOST ACCESS PORT CAP IGNORE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING Be sure retaining cord is securely attached to cap and strap eye Turn off and remove both ignition keys remove lanyard and wait Press Release button firmly then lift cap by handle for all movement to stop before removing access port caps Do not lift cap with cord Never override in
25. instead of having the dealer do them A Yes if you are a qualified mechanic and follow the procedures specified in the Owner s and Service Manual We do recommend however that items requiring special tools or equipment be done by a Yamaha Boat dealer 6 2 CoNsuMER INFORMATION amp INDEX 6 Q Will the warranty be void or cancelled if do operate or maintain my new boat exactly as specified in the Owner s Manual A No The warranty on a new boat cannot be voided or cancelled However if a particular fail ure is caused by operation or maintenance other than as shown in the Owner s Manual that failure may not be covered under warranty Q What responsibility does my dealer have under this warranty A Each Yamaha Boat dealer is expected to 1 Completely set up each new boat before sale 2 Explain the operation maintenance and warranty requirements to your satisfaction at the time of sale and upon your request at any later date In addition each Yamaha Boat deal er is held responsible for his setup service and warranty repair work Q Is the warranty transferable to second owners A Yes The remainder of the existing warranty can be transferred upon request The unit has to be inspected and re registered by an authorized Yamaha Boat dealer for the policy to remain effective CUSTOMER SERVICE If your boat requires warranty service you must take it to any authorized Yamaha Boat dealer with in the United St
26. on the tower Stay clear of the tow rope while pulling a wakeboard rider or skier Do not climb hang or sit on the wakeboard tower Choose only accessories designed for your boats wakeboard tower Your Yamaha dealer has a variety of gen uine Yamaha accessories Other accessories may also be available on the market However it is not possible to test all non Yamaha accessories nor have any control over the quality or suitability of them Choose a genuine Yamaha accessory or one that is equiv alent in design and quality 2 20 Chapter 3 OPERATION FUEL AND OIL 3 1 Gasoline siege mace ru khe ede ee De 3 1 Engine ML 3 2 GASOLINE AND ENGINE OIL 3 2 Filling the Gasoline 3 2 Engine Oil Level si sse emxR SERERE Reb as abe 3 2 PRE OPERATION CHECKS 3 4 3 4 Check Points vc cee he be eka s RP E RR ce e 3 5 OPERATION zie Ere ope RUPEE SE RE DP E wae ake e exa 3 13 Starting the Engines sposarsi eee 3 13 Stopping the Engines 3 15 Break In Procedure ossessi rrr ee eee 3 16 DRIVING YOUR BOAT 3 17 Getting to Know Your Boat
27. or every 200 hours whichever comes first or if it becomes contaminated with dirt or oil 2 Reinstall the air filter then lift the locking tab and install the case cap turning it clockwise until it stops 4 12 MAINTENANCE amp CARE E STEERING CABLE INSPECTION Be sure to check 1 Check for smooth operation of the wheel and steering nozzles 2 Check for proper steering adjust ment The nozzles should both point straight back when the steering wheel is centered If steering is stiff or misadjusted ask your Yamaha dealer to service it 4 13 MAINTENANCE amp CARE CONTROLS THROTTLE SHIFT Check the control levers for smooth operation and proper shifting 1 Remove the engine stop switch cord lanyard and ignition keys 2 Push and pull the control levers through their full range from Neutral to wide open throttle Forward and from Neutral to Reverse Operation should be smooth While a second person watches from the stern move the control levers to the Forward position Check that the shift gates lift com pletely to the stops While the second person watches move the levers back to the Reverse position Check that the shift gates drop down over the nozzles to the stops 3 lt 4 If the controls do not operate smoothly or correctly ask your authorized Yamaha Boat dealer for service Before starting the engine che
28. out a few feet of anchor line and secure the line to the boat again Slowly maneuver the boat around the anchor until the anchor pulls loose Keep the line taut during this procedure lt 3 23 E OPERATION CROSSING WAKES AND SWELLS You will not always have flat smooth water There will be swells and wakes from other boats etc The best way to cross wakes and swells is with the least jolt to you and the boat Small swells are not as diffi cult to cross as larger swells or wakes Crossing a sharp wake gives more of a jolt than a broad swell To cross a wake or swell change your speed and choose the angle at which you cross the wake or swell Usually a slower speed and quartering the wake crossing at an angle will reduce the jolt Two other things you may notice The first is that crossing a group of wakes or swells is not as easy or smooth as crossing just one wake The second is that when you quarter the wake or swell the boat will try to steer away from the wake or swell When crossing at a 45 angle you may not notice this but at a smaller angle say 10 it can be very strong Be prepared to steer and bal ance as necessary 3 24 OPERATION POST OPERATION CHECKS POST OPERATION CHECKS These post operation procedures are developed to help preserve the long term appearance and reliability of your boat Perform these procedures as soon as possible after the boat is loaded back on th
29. shut off switch cord to your personal flotation device or your arm or leg before operating Failure to attach cord could result in a runaway boat if operator is ejected Check throttle shift and steering for proper operation before start ing the engine Shift into Neutral before starting engines Never start the engine or let it run any length of time in an enclosed area Exhaust fumes contain car bon monoxide a colorless odor less gas that may cause loss of consciousness and death within a short time Always operate the boat in an open area 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 Never operate in water that is less than 3 ft 90 cm deep You increase your chance of hitting an underwa ter 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 boat 3 13 OPERATION NOTE Before the first start up remove the fuel tank filler cap to release any Engi switch built up pressure in the tank because of ngine eee 2 Clip with cord fuel expansion NOTE It is not possible to start the engine with the clip removed from the engine shut of
30. submerged objects or shallow water Operate within your limits and avoid aggressive maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of control ejection and collision This is a high performance boat not a toy Sharp turns or jumping waves or wakes can increase the 1 10 risk of back spinal injury paralysis facial injuries and broken legs ankles and other bones Do not jump waves or wakes Do not operate the boat in rough water bad weather or when visibili ty is poor this may lead to an acci dent causing injury or death Be alert to the possibility of bad weath er Take note of weather forecasts and the prevailing weather condi tions before setting out in your boat Never operate in water that is less than 3 ft 90 cm deep otherwise you increase your chance of hitting a submerged object which could result in injury 3 FT 90 CM Leave a float plan with a responsi ble person on shore Tell where you plan to go and when you plan to arrive and provide a description of your boat Advise this person if your plans change and also when you arrive to prevent false alarms A sample float plan is included on page 6 6 SAFETY INFORMATION 1 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS All riders must wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device PFD Eye protection is recommended to keep wind water and glare from the sun out of your eyes while you oper ate your boat Restraining st
31. the boat is out of the water The engine may overheat and or seize 3 Wash down the hull helm and both jet drive units with fresh water 4 Open the rear platform hatch and check for any water pooled on top of the clean out port caps If water is found remove the caps let water drain then reinstall the caps See Page 5 5 for more information 3 25 3 OPERATION 5 Remove hull drain plug D and the engine compartment drain plugs C Rinse the engine compartment with a small amount of fresh water Be careful not to get water on the car buretor or electrical components Allow any water in the bilge to drain out After the water has drained wipe the engine compartment and bilge with dry rags Reinstall all drain plugs 3 26 NOTE This boat is equipped with an electric bilge pump that automatically removes excess water from the bilge while you are underway However some residual water remains that must be drained by removing the drain plug Tighten the hull drain plug D securely before launching the boat Clean any foreign material such as dirt or sand from the threads before installing the drain plug 6 Spray a rust inhibitor such as Yamaha Silicon
32. to the positive terminal of the battery Connect the black lead and the black accessory lead to the negative terminal of the battery 4 18 MAINTENANCE amp CARE 4 SPECIFICATIONS VEHICLE CAPACITY Maximum people on board Number of people 9 Maximum load capacity persons db 1675 DIMENSIONS 23 3 252 feet inches 8 6 102 4 inches 16 2802 6 92 83 SR210 FRT1100F SX210 FRT1100A B F Height on trailer feet inches PERFORMANCE Maximum output HP kW rpm Maximum fuel consumption US gal h L h Cruising range full throttle ENGINE Number of engines Engine type Number of cylinders Displacement Bore amp stroke Compression ratio Lubrication system Cooling system Starting system Ignition system C Spark plug NGK CR9EB Spark plug gap mm 0 7 0 8 mm 0 028 0 031 Recommended battery Qty 1 Marine Grade Group 24 Dual Purpose 675 Marine Cranking Amp 12 100 Flywheel magneto 110 81 8 000 each engine 7 4 gal 28 each engine 4 stroke 4 cylinders each engine 1052 64 2 each engine 76 x58 2 99 x 2 28 11 4 Dry sump Water cooled Electric starter 3 3 2 Battery capacit Voltage Amp Hours Charging system DRIVE UNIT Propulsion system Jet pump type Impeller rotation Impeller pitch Transmission Steering nozzle angle FUEL AND OIL Jet pump Axial flow single stage w reverse Counter clockwise rear view 16 5 Direct drive from
33. with a responsible person on shore before boating The exam ple below can be copied and used BOAT MAKE MODEL LENGTH DECK COLOR OPERATOR ADDRESS PASSENGER 1 ADDRESS PASSENGER 2 ADDRESS PASSENGER 3 ADDRESS PASSENGER 4 ADDRESS POINT OF DEPARTURE TOW VEHICLE MAKE MODEL DESTINATION EXPECTED RETURN FLOAT PLAN VESSEL INFORMATION MOTOR TYPE Jet REGISTRATION NO HULL COLOR PASSENGER EMERGENCY PHONE EMERGENCY PHONE EMERGENCY PHONE EMERGENCY PHONE EMERGENCY PHONE DEPARTURE INFORMATION DATE TIME LICENSE TRAILER LICENSE DESTINATION INFORMATION LORAN OR GPS COORDINATES INTENDED ACTIVITY DATE LOCAL U S COAST GUARD PHONE OPERATOR ADDRESS PASSENGER 1 ADDRESS HULL COLOR EMERGENCY PHONE EMERGENCY PHONE CoNsuMER INFORMATION amp INDEX 6 Access Port Caps 3 6 5 5 Adjustment and Maintenance 4 5 Age Litt ux ex ext RE RR 1 8 Ait FINST os spei te RR Ek 4 12 Anchor iioc 1 9 Anchoting 3 23 Anodes eese rr erts 4 15 Apparel 1 11 B Bad weather operation 1 10 Basic skills 1 10 Battery 9 7 4 8 4 16 Beaching ws cece eie pet 3 22 Bearing housing 4 9 Bilg PUMP a change cena vee 2 14 3 8 Bimini 3 11 4 4 BOWE 2 14 3 9 Boarding from a
34. 00 rpm or above and then at a trolling speed for 2 to 3 minutes If the boat is on the trailer run the engine with the flush attachment at an idle speed for 6 to 8 minutes or at least 13 minutes if air temperature is 59 F 15 C or cold er 2 Remove the oil tank filler cap wipe the dipstick with a clean rag and then screw the cap on securely Remove the cap again and check the oil level The oil level should be between the minimum and maximum level marks If the level is below the L mark then add only enough oil to raise the level above the L mark but never above the mark 4 Repeat for the other engine If the level is above the F mark the engine is overfilled Consult a Yamaha dealer to have oil extracted from the engine to avoid damage OPERATION PRE OPERATION CHECKS If any item in the Pre Operation check is not working properly have CHECK LIST it inspected and repaired before Before operating this boat perform the operating the boat Otherwise an following checks accident could occur BEFORE LAUNCH OR OPERATION Press horn button to be sure it operates before launching INTAKES before launching FUEL SYSTEM Check fuel system for leaks 3 7 4 10 FUEL AND ENGINE Check fuel and oil level add as necessary OIL LEVELS BATTERY Check battery condition mounting and connection DRAINAGE SYSTEM Check and remove all water and fuel residue before launching Be su
35. 1 Connect the positive terminal of the dead battery to the positive ter minal of the booster battery with the positive jumper cable 5 4 2 Connect one end of the negative jumper cable to the negative ter minal of the booster battery 3 Connect the other end of the nega tive cable to an engine hanger on either side of the engine oil tank E297 Be sure all connections are secure and correct before attempting to start the engine Any wrong connection may damage the electrical system 4 Start the engine then disconnect the cables by reversing the above steps Do not turn the starter motor for more than 5 seconds If the engine does not start in 5 seconds release the starter switch and try again after 15 seconds Continuous cranking for more than 5 seconds will discharge the battery and the engine will not start The starter motor may also be damaged if it is engaged continuous ly for more than five seconds TROUBLESHOOTING amp SPECIAL PROCEDURES E JET PUMP CLEAN OUT PROCEDURE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF YOU IGNORE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING Turn off and remove both ignition keys remove lanyard and wait for all movement to stop before removing access port caps Never override interlocks to run engine with hatch open The impeller has sharp edges Be careful when reaching into jet pump area If weeds or debris get caught in the intake or impeller cavita
36. 9No number Marks midchannel pass on either side Letter has no lateral sig nificance used for identification and location purposes Proceeding toward head of igation from seaward White Light Green Light CAN BUOY im Odd number Leave to port A OR RB L RB L IGHTED PREFERRED CHANNEL TO PORT BUOY c Q N 2 No number Topmost band red NUN BUOY preferred channel is to left of buoy Even number Leave to starboard Letter has no lateral significance used for identification and location purposes No change SAFETY INFORMATION 1 Reading Buoys and Other Markers The waters of the United States are marked for safe navigation by the later al system of buoyage Simply put buoys and markers have an arrange ment of shapes colors numbers and lights to show which side of the buoy a boater should pass on when navigating in a particular direction The markings on these buoys are oriented from the perspective of being entered from sea ward the boater is going towards the harbor Red buoys are passed on your starboard right side when proceeding from open water into port and black buoys are to your port left side An easy way to remember the meaning of the colors is the phrase red right returning When navigating out of the harbor your position with respect to the buoys should be reversed red buoys should be to port and black buoys to starboard Many bodies of water used
37. Fuel system inspection 4 10 Fuel tank xis essi 4 11 Fuel tank capacity 3 2 4 19 Fuel tank filler cap 2 9 Fuse 4 16 6 8 Fuses circuit breakers 2 15 4 16 G Garden hose adapter 4 1 Gasoline 3 1 Gasoline and engine oil 3 2 Gauges cis ia ciated a 2 9 Getting to know your boat 3 17 Grease 2 eh s eR ead 4 8 Grease nipples 4 9 Grease points 4 8 H Hood latch sic s 2 17 Horn iss Ra 1 9 1 17 3 10 Hull Identification Number 1 1 Identification number records 1 1 Ignition switches 2 6 3 14 Important labels 1 4 Intake grates 1 13 3 7 5 5 J Jet intakes 1 13 3 7 5 5 Jet nozzles 1 12 1 13 3 5 3 18 4 14 Jet propulsion 1 12 3 18 Jet pump clean out procedures 5 5 Jet pump cover 5 5 JUMPS s uut o esr ma hm 1 10 L Ladder 2 3 2 4 2 20 3 19 3 20 Lanyard engine shut off cord 1 12 2 6 3 10 3 14 5 1 Launching 3 29 Lights i sms 1 9 1 13 2 2 2 14 3 9 Limit on running engine out of water 4 2 CONSUMER INFORMATION amp INDEX 6 Limit on starter motor running period 3 15 Limitations on who may operate boat 1 8 Load limi
38. IGN COMPLIANCE WITH NMMA REQUIREMENTS BELOW IS VERIFIED MAXIMUM CAPACITIES Persons OR 1675 LBS 1840 POUNDS PERSONS GEAR MANUFACTURER TENNESSEE WATERCRAFT MODEL Vonore TN MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCTION CONTROL CERTIFIED using ABYC standards NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION PRI I D MODEL YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A ASSEMBLED IN U S A FROM AMERICAN AND JAPANESE COMPONENTS ASSEMBLE AUX ETA JAPONAISES UNIS DE PIECES AMERICAINES ET FT FIRE EXTINGUISHER F1C U419B 00 All applicable electrical system components installed as original equipment meet appropriate U S C G requirements for ignition protection Ref 33 CFR 183 410 and 183 440 YAMAHA 686 83623 00 BEFORE LAUNCHING Make sure drain plug at the back of the hull is tightened securely See Owner s Manual for draining procedure AFTER OPERATION After removing from the water Flush drive system and hull with fresh water Open the drain plug at the back of the hull Start the engine and rapidly move throttle lever from idle to half throttle and back for 10 15 seconds to drain any leftover water in exhaust system Lift rear platform hatch If water is pooled on top of access port caps remove caps to let water drain then reinstall caps securely Refer to the Owner s Manual for complete maintenance and storage information NO WAKE MODE FOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CON
39. ION USA AND EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU ALSO EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY ARE ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING LOSS OF USE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCI DENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION USA Post Office Box 6555 Cypress California 90630 WARRANTY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q What costs are my responsibility during the warranty period A The customer s responsibility includes all costs of normal maintenance services non warran ty repairs accident and collision damages Q What are some examples of abnormal strain neglect or abuse A These terms are general and overlap each other in areas Specific examples include Running the boat out of oil operating the boat with a broken or damaged part which causes another part to fail and so on If you have any specific questions on operation or maintenance please contact your Yamaha Boat dealer for advice Q Does the warranty cover incidental costs such as transportation due to a failure A No The warranty is limited to repair of the boat itself May perform any or all of the recommended maintenance shown in the Owners Manual
40. Operational Requirements 1 11 Hazard Information t 1 12 Boat Characteristics cse sei RE RE 1 12 Night Operation ren 1 13 Water Skling cuori ed dus 1 14 RULES OF THE 1 15 Steering and Sailing Rules 1 15 Rules When Encountering Vessels 1 16 Other Special Situations 1 17 Reading Buoys and Other Markers 1 18 TO GET MORE BOATING SAFETY INFORMATION 1 19 Boating Education and Training 1 19 ENJOY YOUR BOAT RESPONSIBLY SAFETY INFORMATION 1 1 IDENTIFICATION NUMBER RECORDS Record your Primary 1 0 H I N and engine numbers in the spaces provided to assist you in ordering spare parts from your Yamaha Boat dealer Also record and keep these 1 0 numbers in a separate place in case your boat is stolen PRIMARY 1 0 NUMBER PRI LD MODEL NEL NEUEN YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A ASSEMBLED IN U S A FROM AMERICAN AND JAPANESE COMPONENTS ASSEMBLE AUX ETATS UNIS DE PIECES AMERICAINES ET JAPONAISES The Primary 1 0 number is stampe
41. SULT OWNERS MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION A SAFETY INFORMATION The safe use and operation of this boat is dependent upon the use of proper operating techniques as well as upon the common sense good judgment and expertise of the oper ator Every operator should know the following requirements before operating the boat Before operating the boat read the Owner s Operator s Manual the Operation Instruction Card and all warning and caution labels on the boat Also watch the Basic Orientation Video provided with your boat These materials should give you an understanding of the boat and its operation Never allow anyone to operate this boat until they too have read the Owner s Operators Manual the Operation Instruction Card and all warning and caution labels and if possible watched the Basic Orientation Video Showing them the video may help reinforce the information contained in these materials LIMITATIONS ON WHO MAY OPERATE THE BOAT Yamaha recommends a minimum operator age of 16 years old Adults must supervise use by minors 1 8 Know the operator age and training requirements for your state A boat ing safety course is recommended and may be required in your state You can find local rules by contact ing the United States Coast Guard USCG the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators or your local Power Squadron This boat is designed to carry the operator
42. You should be aware of these rules and follow them whenever you encounter another vessel on the water Several sets of rules prevail according to geographic location but are all basi cally the same as the International Rules of the Road The rules presented here in this Owner s Operators Manual are condensed and have been provid ed for your convenience only Consult your local U S Coast Guard Auxiliary or Department of Motor Vehicles for a complete set of rules governing the waters in which you will be operating your boat STEERING AND SAILING RULES Whenever two vessels on the water meet one another one vessel has the right of way it is called the stand on vessel The vessel that does not have the right of way is called the give way or burdened vessel These rules determine which vessel has the right of way and what each vessel should do Stand On Vessel The vessel with the right of way has the duty to continue its course and speed except to avoid an immediate collision When you maintain your direction and speed the other vessel will be able to determine how best to avoid you Give Way Vessel The vessel which does not have the right of way has the duty to take posi tive and timely action to stay out of the way of the stand on vessel Normally you should not cross in front of the ves sel with the right of way You should slow down or change directions briefly and pass behind the other vessel You s
43. ain 2 Lack of proper maintenance and off season storage as described in the Owners Manual installation of parts or accessories that are not equivalent in design and quality to genuine Yamaha parts Use of lubricants oils and fuel oil mixtures that are not suitable for boat motor use Damage as a result of accidents collisions contact with foreign materials or submersion Growth of marine organisms on motor or hull surfaces Normal deterioration y omo 9 Gel coat stress cracks 6 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION amp INDEX SPECIFIC PARTS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY Parts replaced due to normal wear or rou tine maintenance such as oil spark plugs fuel filters impeller and liner and anodes are not cov ered by warranty Charges for transporting the boat to and from an authorized Yamaha Boat dealer are excluded from warranty coverage TRANSFER OF WARRANTY Transfer of the warranty from the original purchaser to any subse quent purchaser is possible by having the boat inspected by an authorized Yamaha Boat dealer and requesting the dealer to submit a change of registration to Yamaha Motor Corporation USA within ten 10 days of the transfer YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION USA MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH EXCEED THE OBLIGATIONS AND TIME LIM ITS STATED IN THIS WARRANTY ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED BY YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORAT
44. ain or you reach a trolling speed Practice turning in SAFETY INFORMATION an open area without obstructions until you have a good feel for the maneuver This Yamaha Boat is water jet pro pelled The pumps are directly con nected to the engines This means that the jet thrust will produce some movement whenever the engines are running The boat has a neu tral position but since the boat is always producing thrust while the engines are running some forward or reverse movement may occur Do not use the reverse function to slow down or stop the boat as it could cause you to lose control be ejected or impact the steering wheel or other parts of the boat This could increase the risk of seri ous injury It could also damage the shift mechanism Reverse can be used to slow down or stop during slow speed maneu vering such as when docking Once the engine is idling shift to reverse and gradually increase engine speed Make sure that there are no obstacles or people behind you before shifting into reverse Keep away from the intake grates while the engine is on Items such as long hair loose clothing or PFD straps can become entangled in moving parts resulting in severe injury or drowning Stop the engines and remove the clip from the engine shut off switch before removing any debris or weeds which may have collected around the jet intakes Never insert any object into the jet thrust noz
45. ake them slippery 6 Wipe all vinyl and rubber compo nents such as the seats and engine compartment seals with a vinyl pro tectant such as Yamaha Protectant e Vacuum and or hose off the carpet ing if equipped as necessary If needed use a quality brand name carpet cleaner product to clean Soiled areas Roll up the carpet face out for storage Always dry the carpet face up Never roll up the carpet while wet Never fold the carpet 8 Wash the fabric of the Bimini top if equipped with a mild natural soap in lukewarm water then rinse Do not use detergents Allow to air dry thoroughly before storage See the label on the Bimini top and the man ufacturers care instructions for more detailed information MAINTENANCE amp CARE 4 ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE Periodic inspection adjustment and lubrication will keep your boat in the safest and most efficient condition pos sible Safety is an obligation of the boat owner The most important points of boat inspection adjustment and lubri cation are explained on the following pages Be sure to turn off the engines when you perform maintenance unless otherwise specified Otherwise accident or injury could result from unexpected operation moving parts or elec tric shock If the owner is not familiar with machine servicing this work should be done by a Yamaha dealer or other qualified mechan ic Improperly serviced compo nents
46. amount and force of the exiting water will vary with engine rpm A continuous flow of water from the pilot hole shows that water is flow ing through the engine cooling pas sages If water is not flowing out of the pilot hole during operation do not continue to run the engines Overheating and serious damage could occur See Overheat Warning System page 2 13 for more informa tion 3 10 OPERATION 3 BIMINI TOP If Equipped Raising from the fully collapsed storage position 1 With an assistant raise the top and secure the rear support poles to the rear support pole mounts with the lock pins 2 Unzip and remove the storage cover 3 Unfold the top by pulling to the bow of the boat NOTE On the AR210 model collapse the front support poles to clear the wakeboard tower as you pull the top forward Extend the poles again until the bottom sections lock into their fully extended position 4 Attach the snap hooks to the strap eyes 5 The top should be snug and wrinkle free If the top is too loose or too tight adjust the front straps by slid ing the buckle up or down the strap as needed Do not exceed 45 mph 72 km h with the Bimini top in the up position 3 11 OPERATION Storing In The Upright Position 1 Raise the rear support poles 2 Unhook the front straps and pull the top to the back 3 Roll the fabric around the frames and zip the storage co
47. anty coverage provisions expire with genuine Yamaha Extended Service Y E S Y E S is designed and administered by Yamaha Motor Corporation to provide maxi mum owner satisfaction You get uninterrupted factory backed coverage for extra peace of mind Y E S is flexible You choose the plan that s right for you 12 months 24 months or 36 months beyond the 1 year warranty cover age period That means you can get up to 5 years of coverage on the power train controls and other components to match the comforting 5 year standard protection on the hull Y E S is designed and administered by the same Yamaha people who handle your warranty and it shows in the comprehen sive coverage benefits There are no limi tations on hours of use Coverage isn t limited to moving parts or the drive train like many other plans And Y E S covers manufacturing defects just like the warran ty See the sample contract at your Yamaha dealer to see how comforting uninterrupted factory backed protection can be You don t have to pay anything for covered repairs There s no deductible to pay and repairs aren t prorated You don t have any out of pocket expenses for covered repairs addition Travel and Recreation Interruption Protection TRIP is included at no extra cost TRIP gives you up to 150 reimbursement per occurrence for any reasonable expenses you incur because 6 4 your Yamaha needs covered s
48. ates Be sure to bring your warranty registration card or other valid proof of the original date of purchase If a question or problem arises regarding warranty first contact the owner of the dealership Since all warranty matters are handled at the dealer level this person is in the best position to help you If you are still not satisfied and require additional assistance please write YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION USA CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT P O Box 6555 Cypress California 90630 CHANGE OF ADDRESS The federal government requires each manufacturer to maintain a complete up to date list of all first purchasers against the possibility of a safety related defect and recall This list is compiled from the purchase registrations sent to Yamaha Motor Corporation USA by the selling dealer at the time of your purchase If you should move after you have purchased your new boat please advise us of your new address by sending a postcard listing your Yamaha model name engine number dealer number or dealer s name as it is shown on your warranty card your name and new mailing address Mail to YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION USA WARRANTY DEPARTMENT P O Box 6555 Cypress California 90630 This will ensure that Yamaha Motor Corporation USA has an up to date registration record in accordance with federal law 6 3 CONSUMER INFORMATION amp INDEX YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE Keep your Yamaha Boat protected even after the 1 year warr
49. ble Steering Wheel Glove Box Center Walk Through Walk Through Transom 62 Fire Extinguisher Holder Stern Ladder Bow Ladder Wakeboard Tower AR210 ONLY not shown LOCATION OF STEREO COMPONENTS 9 Remote Control Keypad AR and SX MODEL ONLY Speakers O CD Player Receiver 2 3 E FEATURES amp FUNCTIONS LOCATION OF MAIN COMPONENTS Control Features e Speedometer 5 Ignition Switch Keys 2 Tachometer 6 Steering Wheel Depth Finder 7 Tilt Adjustment Lever 2 Fuel Gauge Switches and Breakers Control Features Hull Drain 5 Ladder Speedometer Pick up 6 Trailer Strap Eyes 8 Steering Nozzle 7 Deck Drain 4 Reverse Gates Depth Finder Transponder 2 4 FEATURES amp FUNCTIONS 2 OPERATION CONTROLS AND OTHER FUNCTIONS STEERING D Steering wheel Your boat can be steered by turning the steering wheel the same direction you wish to travel to the right or left When the wheel is turned the angle of the jet output nozzles at the rear of the craft is changed and the change in direction of the nozzles changes the direction of the boat accordingly Since the strength of the jet thrust determines the speed and direction of a turn the throttle must always be opened above idle when attempting a turn except at trolling spee
50. ch securely Starter component Faulty Have serviced at Yamaha dealer Shift lever Engine shut off switch Not in Neutral Clip on cord is not in place Shift to Neutral Install clip in engine shut off switch Fuel Empty Refill as soon as possible Stale or contaminated Have serviced at Yamaha dealer Fuel tank Water or dust collected Built up pressure Have service at Yamaha dealer Open the fuel tank filler cap and release pressure Spark plug Fouled or defective Clean or replace Spark plug cap Crankcase Not fitted or loose Filled with fuel Fit properly Have serviced at Yamaha Dealer Filled with water Crank engine with spark plug out until clean Fuel filter Clogged or water collected 5 1 Have serviced at Yamaha Dealer 5 TROUBLESHOOTING amp SPECIAL PROCEDURES TROUBLE Engine runs irregularly or stalls Engine won t run over 3 000 rpm Boat speed too slow or loses power POSSIBLE CAUSE Fuel Empty REMEDY Refill as soon as possible Stale or contaminated Have serviced at Yamaha dealer Fuel filter Water or dust collected Have serviced at Yamaha dealer Spark plug Fouled or defective Incorrect heat range Replace Replace Gap incorrect Adjust Spark plug cap Engine overheat Cavitation
51. ck the operation of each engine s throt tle shift lever It should move smoothly through the full range of operation Otherwise there could be loss of control and an accident REVERSE GATE MECHANISM INSPECTION 1 Remove the engine stop switch lan yard and ignition keys 2 Put the throttle levers in the idle position otherwise the shift lever will not move 3 Push the shift lever to Forward from the Neutral position while a second person observes shift gate move ment from outside the boat Both shift gates should lift completely to the stops 4 Pull the shift lever back from Forward through Neutral to Reverse The observer should check for proper movement of the shift gates Both gates should drop down over the nozzles to the stops If reverse gates do not operate smooth ly or correctly ask your authorized Yamaha Boat dealer for service 4 14 MAINTENANCE amp CARE 4 SACRIFICIAL ANODES An aluminum alloy anode is mounted on each jet pump outlet on your boat Galvanic corrosion can damage metal surfaces below the waterline on any boat particularly in saltwater These sacrificial anodes are designed to erode in these conditions first before metal components of your jet pump outlets are seriously damaged D ANODE Inspect the anodes each time the boat is removed from the water It is normal for them to look corroded and rough Replace the anodes when the
52. cuit for each switch is protected by a circuit breaker If the but ton below a switch pops out push it back in with your finger If it pops out again ask your Yamaha dealer to inspect the electrical system 2 15 2 FEATURES amp FUNCTIONS NOTE There is also an accessory fuse at the battery see page 4 16 SWIVEL SEAT OPERATION The drivers and mid ship passenger s seats are two way adjustable To move the seat forward or back pull up on the lever located under the front of the seat Move the seat to the desired position then release the lever To rotate the seat first move the seat to its fully forward position Then pull up on the lever 2 located under the side of the seat Release the lever once you begin to pivot The seat will pivot freely up to 180 and will automatically lock into the fully front facing or side facing position There is also a friction lever 3 to adjust how easily the seat rotates The driver must always be locked into the full front facing position before get ting underway 2 16 STEREO SYSTEM A stereo CD player receiver with four speakers is standard There is also a remote control key pad at the swim platform standard on AR and SX mod els only Refer to the stereo system owners manual included with your boat 83 9 DENEA C C3 5 2 C
53. d Because boats steer from the stern rear the stern of the boat swings out in the opposite direction of your turn If you turn to the starboard right for example the stern of the boat will swing to the left Keep this in mind when navigating near a person in the water such as a down skier or an obstacle such as a dock 2 5 TILT LEVER The tilt lever D is located under the steering wheel and is used to adjust the tilt of the steering wheel There are three positions To adjust the tilt pull the lever up and then move the steering wheel up or down to the desired position The lever will lock into place when the wheel is moved into one of the three available positions Never touch the tilt lever during operation otherwise the steering wheel could suddenly change position which may lead to an accident Be sure the steering wheel is locked in position after adjust ment If the steering wheel is not locked in position it may sudden ly change position during opera tion which may lead to an accident 2 FEATURES amp FUNCTIONS ENGINE SHUT OFF SWITCH The clip on the end of the engine shut off cord must be attached to the engine shut off switch for the engines to run The cord must be attached to a secure place on the operator s personal flota tion device PFD or arm or leg Should the operator fall overboard or leave the helm the cord will pull out the clip stopping ignition to both eng
54. d on a label 1 attached to the inside of the engine compartment HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER H I N LE ttt tt tt tt gl The H I N is stamped into the hull on the right rear corner ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER PORT J _ STARBOARD _ The Engine Serial Numbers stamped on a label 3 attached to the top of each engine s oil tank SAFETY INFORMATION STAR LABELS This watercraft is labeled in California with a California Air Resources Board CARB star label D See below for a desciption of your particular label ONE STAR LOW EMISSION The one star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board s 2001 exhaust emission standards Engines meeting these standards have 75 lower emissions than convention al carbureted two stroke engines These engines are equivalent to the U S EPA s 2006 standards for marine engines TWO STARS VERY LOW EMISSION The two star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board s 2004 exhaust emission standards Engines meeting these standards have 2096 lower emissions that One Star Low Emission engines THREE STARS ULTRA LOW EMISSION The three star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board s 2008 exhaust emission standards Engines meeting these standards have 65 lower emissions than One Star Low Emission engines FOUR STARS SUPER ULTRA LOW EMISSION The four star label identifies engines that
55. damage to the hull gelcoat Use spreader bars to avoid side stress to the hull that may cause cracks in the gelcoat and fiberglass Attach guidelines to the bow eye and stern tie down cleats to control movement of the boat during lifting Remove all people and all cargo from the boat Drain any excess water from the bilge using the bilge pump Be sure all people are standing clear then lift boat slowly and just far enough to verify that the boat is securely held and properly bal anced If necessary lower the boat again and adjust the slings When ready lift the boat slowly and carefully 3 30 Chapter 4 MAINTENANCE AND CARE STORAGE icsi nnie t hasten seduce ERR ER E 4 1 Fuel System is siiis a siiis a adea g al o aaa TAa ene 4 1 Cooling System Flushing 4 1 LUBRICATION up uen Sat Edd eae MUR Aca Ba 4 2 MORIR 4 3 Cleaning RETE 4 4 ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE 4 5 Ing 4 5 Periodic Inspection Chart 4 6 Spark Plug Cleaning and 4 7 Grease Points s racc d ehe x Ro arbe d 4 8 Fuel System Inspection 4 10 Fuel TANK ark hac RUE RR DR TR RR RC ed 4 11 Engine Oll iubet ESE RIBERA EE dnd 4 11 APOT osse es RR ands Mh at Ra iR eei 4 12 Steering
56. date of purchase in commercial applications Replacement parts used in warranty repairs will be warranted for the balance of the applicable warranty period The warranty described here applies to boats purchased and registered for use in the United States only For warranty provisions outside the United States contact that particular country s local Yamaha distributor OBTAINING REPAIRS UNDER WARRANTY During the period of warranty any authorized Yamaha Boat dealer will free of charge repair or replace at Yamaha s option any parts adjudged defective by Yamaha due to faulty workmanship or material from the factory All parts replaced under warranty will become the property of Yamaha Motor Corporation USA CUSTOMER S RESPONSIBILITY Under the terms of this warranty the customer will be respon sible for ensuring that the boat is properly operated maintained and stored as specified in the applicable Owners Manual The owner of the boat shall give notice to an authorized Yamaha Boat dealer of any and all appar ent defects within ten 10 days of discovery and make the boat available at that time for inspec tion and repairs at the dealer s place of business GENERAL EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY This warranty will not cover the repair of damage if the damage is a result of abuse or neglect of the product Examples of abuse and neglect include but are not limited to 1 Racing or competition use modification of original parts abnormal str
57. e Boating Safety Course provided by the Boat US Foundation is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators NASBLA and rec ognized by the United States Coast Guard This course meets the educa tion requirement for those states that recognize non proctored NASBLA approved courses SAFETY INFORMATION ENJOY YOUR BOAT RESPONSIBLY You share the areas you enjoy when operating your boat with others and with nature So your enjoyment includes a responsibility to treat these other people and the lands waters and wildlife with respect and courtesy Whenever and wherever you are boat ing think of yourself as the guest of those around you Remember for example that the sound of your boat may be music to you but it could be just noise to others And the exciting splash of your wake can make waves others won t enjoy Avoid riding close to shoreline homes and waterfowl nesting areas or other wildlife areas and keep a respectful distance from fishermen other boats swimmers and populated beaches When travel in areas like these is unavoidable operate slowly and obey all laws Remember that pollution can be harm ful to the environment Do not refuel or add oil where a spill could cause dam age to nature And keep your surround ings pleasant for the people and wildlife that share the waterways don t litter When you go boating responsibly with respect and courtesy for others you help
58. e Protectant and Lubricant on metallic parts to mini mize corrosion OPERATION 3 TRAILERING Avoid accident and injury from improper trailering The trailer must be matched for the boat s weight and hull The towing vehicle must have the capacity of pulling the load Pulling a load that exceeds the towing capacity may cause loss of control Be sure the boat is secured to the trailer and the trailer is properly hitched to the towing vehicle before towing Read the manuals supplied with the trailer by the manufacturer A trailer is provided as standard equip ment with your boat If you need to obtain another trailer choose one that is manufactured to carry a boat of the size and weight of your boat Check the certification label on the left forward side of the trailer This label is required to show the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR which is the load car rying capacity of the trailer plus the trailers weight Be sure that the total weight of your boat any cargo and the trailer weight itself does not exceed the GVWR HITCH The trailer hitch ball must match the size of the socket on the trailer hitch coupler Hitches are divided into class es that specify the gross trailer weight GTW and the maximum tongue weight Always use a hitch rated for the same or higher class Use a bolted on or welded on hitch clamp on bumper hitches are not recommended Be sure the trailer hitch s release hand
59. e steering wheel and the jet nozzles OPERATION Throttle Shifters through their full range of motion Operation should be smooth over the complete range of motion and the levers should return to Neutral without hesitation Before launching make sure both jet pump gates drop down over the jet nozzles to their stopper positions when the control levers are moved to the Reverse position Also be sure both jet pump gates return to the full up stop per position when the levers are moved to the Forward position OPERATION Make sure the fire extinguisher is aboard and full See the instructions supplied by the fire extinguisher manu facturer to determine proper indication of condition The fire extinguisher canister is located inside the driver side console storage compartment Open the windshield cover and then unscrew the canister to reach the fire extinguisher 3 6 Always carry a fire extinguisher on board This boat is an inboard boat less than 26 long A boat of this type MUST carry a fire extinguisher of a B 1 classi fication with a capacity of two pounds or more when navigating in waters controlled by the U S Coast Guard In addition most state and local boating laws also require that the craft carry a USCG approved fire extinguisher whenever the boat is operated A fire extinguisher is not standard equipment with this boat If you do not ha
60. e trailer after the day s use Some owners plan to moor their boat seasonally rather than keeping it on the trailer between uses This extended mooring is not recommended Proper flushing of the cooling system on each engine is not possible with the boat in the water In addition long term moor ing can increase the need for mainte nance as well as accelerate the rate of deterioration of sacrificial anodes and other components If you do decide to moor your boat be sure to remove it periodically to clean the hull and jet pump area The frequency of mainte nance will depend upon whether the water is salt or fresh and other local water conditions Leaving the boat in the water for extended periods will accelerate the rate of normal deterioration of the jet pump components and hull finish Stray electrical voltage in the water marine organisms and saltwater corrosion are a few of the conditions that can adversely affect the life of many boat components 1 After putting the boat on the trailer flush cooling system on each engine to prevent the cooling sys tem from clogging up with salt sand or dirt Refer to page 4 1 for the cooling system flushing proce dure 2 Drain residual water from the exhaust system by starting the engine then alternately pushing the control lever up to half throttle and back to idle for 10 to 15 seconds Never run the engine at full throttle or for more than 15 seconds while
61. ed and return to shore Have a Yamaha dealer check the engine oil pres sure NOTE All three warning indicators blink when the No Wake Mode system is engaged see page 2 15 OVERHEAT WARNING SYSTEM The engine has an overheat warning device If either engine starts to over heat the engine speed of the affected engine will be limited to 3000 rpm Each engine is equipped with cooling water pilot outlets on the starboard side of the hull Check that water comes out of the outlet while the engine is running particularly while applying throttle If you do not see any water at the outlet cooling water may not be circulating in the engine FEATURES amp FUNCTIONS NOTE If water cooling passages on the engines are dry it will take about 20 seconds for water to reach the pilot out lets after starting If water is not circulating something may be clogging the jet intake grate Refer to the Jet Pump Clean Out pro cedures on page 5 5 for further infor mation If the cause of overheating cannot be found and corrected take special precautions to avoid major engine damage while you return to shore SINGLE ENGINE OVERHEATING Shut off the overheating engine and use the properly running engine to return to shore Operate at no wake speed to prevent water from flooding the non operating engine through the cooling water intake See page 2 15 for No Wake Mode s
62. el system is to be drained instead D Flush Hose Connector Garden Hose Adapter Cooling system flushing is essential to prevent the cooling system from clog ging up with salt sand or dirt 1 Open the cap for the engine you are going to flush Press the flush kit garden hose adapter into the flush hose connector and turn until they are securely connected 2 Start the engine then immediately turn on the water supply fully Never turn on the water before starting the engine The water could flow back through the muf fler into the crankcase causing severe engine damage Be sure to turn on the water immediately after starting the engine to prevent engine over heating lt Run the engine at a fast idle for 10 to 15 minutes MAINTENANCE amp CARE 4 Turn off the water supply then drain residual water from the exhaust sys tem by alternately pushing the throt tle lever up to half throttle and back for 10 to 15 seconds Shut off engine Never have the water on when the engine is not running The water could flow back through the muffler into the crankcase causing severe engine damage Do not run the engine for more than 15 seconds after the water supply has been turned off to avoid engine overheating 5 After stopping the engine remove the garden hose adapter 6 Replace the cap securely 7 Repeat the flushing procedure for the other engine LUBRICATION Do not spray flammable rus
63. ensive electrical system damage and possible fire BATTERY NOTE These general guidelines apply to many commonly used battery types but not for example to maintenance free batteries Consult the battery manufacturer s instructions before per forming battery maintenance Check the level of the battery fluid and see if the terminals are tight Add dis tilled water if the fluid level is low Be careful not to place the battery on its side Remove the battery from the boat before adding distilled water or recharging MAINTENANCE amp CARE 4 Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous causing severe burns etc It contains sulfuric acid Avoid contact with skin eyes or clothing Antidote EXTERNAL Flush with water INTERNAL Drink large quantities of water or milk Follow with milk of magnesia beaten egg or vegetable oil Call physician immediately EYES Flush with water for 15 min utes and get prompt medical atten tion A battery produces explosive gases Keep sparks flame cigarettes etc away Ventilate when charging or using in enclosed space Always shield eyes when working near bat teries KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Replenishing the Battery Fluid A poorly maintained battery will deteri orate quickly The battery fluid should be checked before every outing Fill to the manufacturers recommend ed level when necessary Top up only with distilled water or pure de
64. er seat in front of the helm is used be sure the operators view ahead is not obstructed When passengers are on board make sure they are seated and hold ing on before you start to acceler ate An unprepared passenger could lose balance and fall BOARDING FROM THE WATER Severe internal injuries can occur if A WARNING water is forced into body cavities as a result of being near the jet thrust Do not pull the throttle levers nozzles back to idle when trying to steer away from objects you need Do not board from the rear use throttle to steer swim platform or swim behind boat if engines are running Be sure passengers are holding on before making turns An Stay away from the back of the unprepared passenger could boat when engines are running lose balance and fall 3 19 E OPERATION 1 Be sure engines are off then move to the stern of the boat Pull out the ladder and climb up onto the step Return the ladder to the stowed position before climbing into the boat 3 20 Stay away from the swim step while the engines are running Exhaust gases coming from underneath it contain carbon monoxide a color less odorless gas which may cause brain damage or death when inhaled Symptoms include nausea dizziness and drowsiness 2 Climb up onto the swim platform then sit in one of the seats
65. ervice replacement vehicle rental emergency towing phone calls even food and lodging when you are away from home This superb coverage goes into effect when you purchase Y E S so it applies to any warranty repairs as well as covered repairs during your entire Y E S plan period Y E S coverage is honored at any autho rized Yamaha dealer nationwide Y E S coverage is transferrable to a new owner if you sell or trade in That can make your Yamaha Boat much more valu able This excellent Y E S plan coverage is only available to Yamaha owners like you and only while your Yamaha is still within the first year of the Yamaha Limited Warranty period So visit your authorized Yamaha dealer to get all the facts He can show you how easy it is to protect your investment with Yamaha Extended Service We urge you to act now You ll get the excellent benefits of TRIP cover age right away and you ll rest easy knowing you ll have strong factory backed protection even after your Yamaha Limited Warranty expires See your dealer today A special note If visiting your dealer isn t convenient contact Yamaha with your Primary ID number or Hull Identification Number We ll be happy to help you get the Y E S coverage you need Yamaha Service Marketing P O Box 6555 Cypress CA 90630 1 866 YES EXTD 1 866 937 3983 CoNsuMER INFORMATION amp INDEX 6 BOATING TERMS DEFINITION The front part of the boat Give Way Gu
66. ess the DOWN key located on the front of the display The current alarm setting will be displayed on the display O00 is the default set ting no alarm function 2 12 2 Press the UP key within 5 seconds to increase the selected value more water depth Press the DOWN key to reduce the value Press and release either key to change the value in 1 foot incre ments Press and hold the key to change the value in 9 foot incre ments per second After your selection is made the unit will return to normal operation after 5 seconds The Alarm indicator and Deep Alarm indicator will now be present 3 lt 4 Warning Indicators There are three warning indicators in each tachometer to alert you about certain conditions on your boat These warnings correspond to the engine monitored by the tachometer Check Engine If a sensor mal function or a short circuit is detect ed the warning indicator will come on If this occurs reduce engine speed and return to shore Have a Yamaha dealer check the engine and circuits Engine Overheat This model is equipped with an engine overheat warning system See the following section for an explanation Oil Pressure If oil pressure does not rise to specification the oil pres sure warning indicator comes on At the same time engine speed reduc tion control is activated limiting maximum speed to 3000 rpm If this occurs reduce engine spe
67. f switch However the starter motor will turn the engine over 2 Attach the engine shut off cord to your PFD Install the cord clip onto the engine shut off switch by push ing the clip groove over the nut beneath the knob Be sure the cord 3 Put the control levers in the Neutral is not wrapped around the steering position Turn the ignition key of one wheel or tangled in the controls engine to Start When the engine starts release the key Repeat for the other engine 3 14 OPERATION E Never turn the ignition key to Start while the engine is running Do not keep the starter motor running for more than 5 seconds If the engine does not start after 5 seconds of cranking release the starter button Wait at least 15 seconds before try ing to start the engine again If the starter motor is engaged continu ously for more than 5 seconds the battery will be quickly discharged and it will be impossible to start the engine The starter motor may also be damaged if it is engaged continu ously for more than 5 seconds NOTE Be sure the shift lever is put in the Neutral position or the starter motor will not operate On this boat the engines are con nected directly to the drive unit Starting either engine generates some thrust immediately Only enough throttle should be applied to keep the engine at a fast enough idle to stay running Do not operate the boat with just
68. f the engine do not smoke and avoid spilling gasoline Fuel in hose is pressurized Fuel can spray out and cause injury or a fire hazard if fuel line is disconnected Do not attempt to run engine with fuel line disconnected Check the fuel system for leaks cracks or malfunctions If any problem is found consult a Yamaha dealer Checking points 1 Fuel tank leakage 2 Fuel hose joint leakage 3 Fuel hose cracks or other damage 4 Fuel filler clamps and hoses 5 Fuel tank cap seal for damage The United States Coast Guard re quires that all inboard boats like your boat have visual access to fuel filler clamps and hoses The boat has two access points for this purpose One access point is the floor Remove the floor section to see the fuel tank The other access point is inside the port side storage compart ment Remove the seat cushion then look up inside the compartment to see the fuel filler hose and clamp 4 10 MAINTENANCE amp CARE E FUEL TANK If the fuel tank needs to be cleaned or when any water is found in the fuel sys tem take the boat to your Yamaha deal er for service ENGINE OIL Engine oil is extremely hot after the engine is turned off Coming into contact with or getting any engine oil on your clothes could result in burns Be sure the engine has enough oil but do not overfill If there is too little oil
69. h a minimal wake This is especially convienient when traveling in harbors channels or other areas posted with low speed limits as no wake zones 2 14 FEATURES amp FUNCTIONS No Wake Mode can be engaged when the throttles are at idle speed in Forward Neutral or Reverse Engine speed will be set at 2400 rpm for con venient no wake maneuvering To set No Wake Mode Press both gray No Wake Mode but tons simultaneously until the three symbols in each tachometer start blink ing vd Ww 4 NOTE Although each engine is con trolled separately always put both engines in No Wake Mode for proper operation To cancel the No Wake Mode do any of the following Press both No Wake Mode buttons again Move the accelerator levers to a faster engine speed Shut off the engines with the key or by using the engine stop switch lanyard Once the engines have stopped you have NO STEERING CONTROL over the boat You could collide with another boat a dock or other obsta cle Accessory Outlet There is a 12VDC outlet with resettable circuit breaker located on the main switch panel CAUTION Do not use an automotive cigarette lighter or other accessories with a plug that gets hot because the outlet can be damaged START OFF START o 12V REC BRE KER Switch Circuit Breakers The electrical cir
70. has enough oil but do not overfill If there is too lit tle oil the engine can be damaged If there is too much oil the air filter can become saturated with oil per manently damaging the filter and reducing engine performance Follow the checking procedure care fully NOTE Each engine has an oil tank system It is normal for the oil level to vary depending upon whether the engine is cold or at operating temperature Adding 1 US qt 0 95 1 of oil will raise the oil level on the dipstick by approximately 2 2 in 56 mm OPERATION E To check oil be sure the boat is level either in the water or on the trailer Open the engine compartment by pulling up on the two latches located under the front of the rear seat Cold Engine Check 1 Remove the oil tank filler cap D wipe the dipstick with a clean rag and then screw the cap on securely Remove the cap again and check the oil level 15 If the level is at least at the minimum level L mark on the dipstick but less than the F mark G the engine can be operated If oil must be added add just enough oil to raise the level to the 3 3 L mark Adding more oil could result in an overfilled engine once it warms up 4 Repeat for the other engine Warm Engine Check 1 Be sure the engine is warmed to operating temperature NOTE The engines are at the proper operating temperature after they have been run for 5 minutes or more at 70
71. hould always move in such a way that the operator of the other vessel can see what you are doing The General Prudential Rule regarding the right of way is that if a collision appears unavoidable neither boat has the right of way Both boats must avoid the collision In other words follow the standard rules except when a collision will occur unless both vessels try to avoid each other If that is the case both vessels become give way vessels 1 15 SAFETY INFORMATION RULES WHEN ENCOUNTERING VESSELS There are three main situations that you may encounter with other vessels which could lead to a collision unless the Steering Rules are followed Meeting you are approaching another vessel head on Crossing you are traveling across another vessel s path Overtaking you are passing or being passed by another vessel In the following illustration your boat is in the center You should give the right of way to any vessels shown in the white area you are the give way ves sel Any vessels in the shaded area must yield to you they are the give way vessels Both you and the meeting vessel must alter course to avoid each other 1 16 Meeting If you are meeting another power ves sel head on and are close enough to run the risk of collision neither of you has the right of way Both of you should alter course to avoid an acci dent You should keep the other vessel on your port left side Thi
72. hours 6 12 12 24 months months months months Spark plug Inspection Cleaning Adjustment Grease points Greasing Bearing Housing Greasing Fuel system Inspection Fuel filter Checking Replacement Fuel pump screen Cleaning Air Filter Inspection Replacement Engine oil Replace Engine oil filter Replace Valve Clearance Inspection Adjustment Trolling speed idle Adjustment Throttle shaft Inspection Cooling water passages Cleaning Flushing Bilge strainer Cleaning Impeller Inspection Steering cable Inspection Throttle cable and choke cable Inspection Adjustment Reverse gate mechanism Inspection Sacrificial anode Checking after Replace as needed every use Drain plugs Inspection Replacement inspect Battery Inspection fluid level before every launch Rubber coupling Inspection Bolts and nuts Retightening 1 Grease capacity 33 0 35 0 1 11 1 18 oz 2 Grease capacity 6 0 8 0 0 20 0 27 oz 4 6 MAINTENANCE amp CARE SPARK PLUG CLEANING AND ADJUSTMENT The spark plug is an important engine component and is easy to inspect The condition of the spark plug can indicate something about the condition of the engine For example if the center elec trode porcelain is very white this could indicate an intake air leak or carbure tion problem in that cylinder Do n
73. ines This will prevent the boat from running away under power D Engine shut off switch Engine shut off cord with clip Engine shut off cord lanyard 2 6 Always attach the engine shut off cord to your personal flotation device PFD or arm or leg BEFORE starting the engines Failure to attach the cord could result in a runaway boat if the operator is ejected Do not attach the cord to clothing that could tear loose Do not route the cord in such a way that it could become entangled pre venting it from functioning Avoid accidentally pulling the cord during normal operation Once the engines have stopped you have no steering control of the boat which could result in an accident Also without engine power the boat could slow rapid ly from planing speed This could cause people and objects in the boat to be thrown forward which could cause injury MAIN SWITCHES There is a main switch for each engine The main switches control the ignition and electrical circuits as follows Port left engine 2 Starboard right engine FEATURES amp FUNCTIONS 2 OFF Ignition circuits are switched off The engine cannot be started but other switches will operate The key can be removed ON Ignition circuits are switched on The key cannot be removed START The starter motor will turn to start the engine When the key is released it returns automatically to ON NOTE
74. ionized water suitable to use in batteries CAUTION Normal tap water contains minerals which are harmful to a battery therefore refill only with distilled water Recharging When charging the battery keep it well away from sparks and open flames as it gives off explo sive gases When using a battery charger connect the battery to the charg er before you turn on the charger This will prevent sparking at the terminals that could ignite bat tery gases If jump starting the engine is nec essary in an emergency follow the instructions on page 5 4 Improper jump starting could cause sparking and explosion 1 2 Remove the caps from the cells Add distilled water if necessary to top up the electrolyte to the proper level 2 Follow the battery manufacturer s instructions for charging Connecting the Battery Terminals Always make sure the connections are correct when you install the battery in the boat Make sure that the breather pipe is properly connected and that it is not damaged or obstructed 4 17 4 MAINTENANCE amp CARE D Positive Battery cable Red Negative Battery cable Black 8 Accessory Lead Red Black Accessory Lead Black CAUTION BATTERY REMOVAL Disconnect battery leads before removing the battery Disconnect the negative lead first BATTERY INSTALLATION Connect the red lead and accessory red lead
75. le is latched with the lock pin installed before towing Use safety chains between the towing vehicle and the trailer so the trailer will not detach completely from the towing vehicle if it accidentally comes loose from the hitch ball Crisscross the chains under the trailer tongue so the tongue will not hit the road surface if it falls loose Rig the chains as tightly as possible while allowing just enough slack to permit tight turns Be sure the tongue weight vertical weight on the hitch point is correct Generally 5 to 1096 of the combined weight of the boat and trailer should be on the tongue Too much or too little weight can cause difficult steering or trailer swaying TRAILERING CHECKLIST Check your state laws to be sure your trailer meets all regulations such as proper licensing brake axle load and safety chain require ments Check trailer for any loose fasteners or damaged parts Check tires for proper inflation 3 27 E OPERATION Check wheel bearings and wheel lug nuts before each trip Check tail brake and turn signal lights for proper operation Secure the bow of the boat to the trailer with the winch line and also with the chain Secure the stern cleats to the trailer with tie downs Take down and store the bimini top if used The top is not designed to stay unsecured on the boat at high way s
76. leave the bilge pump switch in the ON position The pump will activate if needed to drain any water accumulating in the bilge Drain Plug 3 8 A drain plug is located at the center of the stern to allow more complete drain ing when the boat is removed from the water Engine Compartment and Fuel Compartment Drain Plug ET we Water will not normally enter the engine compartment or fuel compartment areas during operation If it does open the drain plugs and allow water to drain Also open the engine compart ment plug when flushing the engine area with fresh water after salt water a Excessive water in the engine compartment bilge can splash into the air cleaner and engine This could cause engine damage Be sure all drain plugs are tight ened before operating your boat Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive If a fuel or a fuel water mix drains from the fuel tank compartment drain or is found in the engine compartment wipe it up immediately with dry rags Do not operate the boat until the source of the fuel leak is found and corrected OPERATION Operate the bilge blower switch for at least 4 minutes before starting the engines Open engine hood and check to be sure no gasoline vapors are pre se
77. meet the Air Resources Board s Sterndrive and Inboard marine engine 2009 exhaust emission standards Personal Watercraft and Outboard marine engines may also comply with these standards Engines meeting these standards have 90 lower emis sions than One Star Low Emission engines SAFETY INFORMATION 1 EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION This engine family conforms to U S EPA regulations for marine SI engines APPROVAL LABEL OF EMISSION CONTROL CERTIFICATE This label is attached to the electrical box CD Emission control information label EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO U S EPA REGULATIONS FOR MARINE S1 ENGINES F s g low hr SPARK PLUG GAP mm TROLLING SPEED yn YAMAHA MOTOR CO CO LTD MANUFACTURED DATE LABEL Manufactured date label YAMAHA Manufactured 1 3 SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT LABELS SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING LABELS WARNING AWARNING To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH REVERSE SHIFT LEVER OPERATION
78. ming Always attach the engine stop switch lanyard to your personal flotation device before operating You and all other passengers must always wear a U S Coast Guard approved personal flotation device when riding in the boat You should consider wearing water shoes eye pro tection gloves and other protective apparel Water sports increase your risk of injury from contact with your boat other vessels docks rocks or coral A water skier should wear protective clothing Severe internal injuries can occur if water is forced into body cavi ties as a result of falling into the water or while reboarding Normal swimwear does not adequately protect against forceful water entry into rectum or vagi na The skier should wear a wetsuit bottom or clothing that provides equiv alent protection Such clothing includes thick tightly woven sturdy and snug fitting apparel such as denim but does not include spandex or similar fabrics like those used in bicycle shorts Grip the wheel firmly and keep both feet on the deck when driving the boat 3 17 OPERATION TURNING THE BOAT Steering control depends on the combi nation of steering wheel position and the amount of throttle Water sucked in through the intake grate is pressurized by the impeller in the jet pump As the pressurized water is expelled from the pump through the jet thrust nozzle it creates thrust to move and steer the boat The higher the engine speed the
79. more thrust is produced The amount of jet thrust in addition to the position of the steering wheel determines how sharply you turn A More throttle produces high thrust so the boat will turn more sharply B Less throttle produces low thrust so the boat will turn more gradually C Pulling the levers back to idle or Neutral produces only minimum thrust If you are traveling at speeds above trolling you will have rapidly decreasing ability to steer without throttle You may still have some turning ability immediately after pulling the throttles back to idle but one the engine slows down the boat will no longer respond to steer ing wheel input until you apply throt tle again or you reach a trolling speed At trolling speed the boat can be turned gradually by steering wheel position alone using just the amount of thrust available at engine idle 3 18 D If the engines are stopped there is no thrust The boat will go straight even though the steering wheel is turned YOU NEED THROTTLE TO STEER OPERATION E TURNING LEFT BOATING WITH PASSENGERS Your boat is designed for one operator and up to eight passengers only Never have more than nine people in the boat Passengers must sit in one of the seats and hold onto the grips Passengers should sit so the weight in the boat is balanced from side to side and bow to stern as much as possible If the passeng
80. n keys to Off before refueling Refuel in a well ventilated area If the boat is in the water be sure it is securely moored to the fueling dock All passengers must be out of the boat during refueling Take care not to spill gasoline If gasoline spills wipe it up imme diately with dry rags Always properly dispose of gasoline soaked rags Avoid overfilling the fuel tank Stop filling when the fuel level just reaches the bottom of the filler tube Do not fill up the filler tube because fuel expands as it warms up and could overflow Tighten the filler cap securely after refueling If you should swallow some gasoline inhale a lot of gasoline vapor or get gasoline in your 3 1 eyes get immediate medical attention If any gasoline spills onto your skin immediately wash with soap and water Change clothing if gasoline spills on it Use only fresh gasoline that has been stored in clean containers Gasohol There are two types of gasohol gaso hol containing ethanol and that con taining methanol Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if ethanol content does not exceed 10 and the fuel meets minimum octane ratings Gasohol containing methanol is not recommended by Yamaha because it can cause fuel system damage or engine performance problems Ring Free Fuel Additive As fuel mixture burns in your engine s combustion chambers carbon deposits are left behind Over time these deposits can red
81. n sunset and sunrise and during periods of reduced visibility such as fog Be sure these lights are working and are turned on when necessary see page 2 14 and 3 9 for more infor mation 1 9 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS The following equipment can help make your boating experience safer and more enjoyable Mooring fenders and lines Anchor with suitable line Danforth type anchor and line that is at least 6 times the depth of the water where you will drop anchor are recommended Manual type bilge pump First Aid kit Waterproof flashlight with extra bat teries Tool kit with assorted screwdrivers pliers wrenches including metric sizes and electrical tape Oar or paddle look for one with a boat hook on the other end Spare parts such as an extra set of spark plugs and fuses Navigation charts for the waters where you will be boating Tow rope SAFETY INFORMATION CRUISING LIMITATIONS Scan constantly for people objects and other watercraft Be alert for conditions that limit your visibility or block your vision of others Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep a safe distance from peo ple objects and other watercraft Do not follow directly behind other boats Do not go near others to spray or splash them with water Avoid sharp turns or other maneu vers that make it hard for others to avoid you or understand where you are going Avoid areas with
82. nd person should be on board as a spotter to watch the skier in most states it is required by law Let the skier direct the opera tors control of speed and direction with hand signals When preparing to pull a skier oper ate the boat at the slowest possible speed until the boat is well away from the skier and slack in the towrope is taken up Make sure that the rope is not looped around any thing After checking that the skier is ready and that there is no traffic or other obstacles apply enough throttle to raise the skier Make smooth wide turns The boat is capable of very sharp turns which could exceed the abilities of the skier Keep the skier at least 50m 164 ft about twice the dis tance of a standard towrope away from any potential hazard Be alert to the hazard of the towrope handle snapping back at the boat when the skier falls or is unable to get up on the skis For the AR210 also see page 2 20 for Wakeboard Tower use SAFETY INFORMATION 1 RULES OF THE ROAD Your Yamaha Boat is legally considered a powerboat Operation of the boat must be in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the water way on which it is used Just as there are rules that apply when you are driving on streets and high ways there are waterway rules that apply when you are operating your boat These rules are used internation ally and are also enforced by the United States Coast Guard and local agencies
83. ne another when the engines are running at the same rpm E Fearunes amp Functions 3 Fuel Level Gauge The fuel level gauge D shows the amount of fuel in the fuel tank The ignition switch must be in the position to activate the gauge Always consider the distance you are traveling and the amount of fuel you have available Be sure you have enough fuel to reach your next fuel stop A good tip to remember is to use a third of your fuel to get out a third to get back and keep a third in reserve 4 Depth Finder Shallow Alarm Indicator Deep Alarm Indicator Units of Measure Up Key Down Key Display Depth Readout Alarm Indicator 9999 309 The Depth Finder continually monitors and displays a reading of water depths from 2 5 to 200 feet 0 8 to 61 meters The instrument calculates the depth by emitting sound signals and measuring how long it takes for the sound to echo off the bottom In addition the gauge can be set for each use to give an alarm when a specified shallow water or deep water depth is reached The depth finder should not be used as a navigational aid to pre vent grounding boat damage or personal injury Always operate the boat at slow speeds in unfa 2 10 FEATURES amp FUNCTIONS 2 miliar water or if you suspect shallow water or submerged objects as water depth may change too quickly to allow time for you to react Ex
84. nt Check for fuel leaks or loose elec trical connections Aste 2222 2 Blower motor Gasoline vapors can explode Before starting the engines operate the blower for at least 4 minutes and check the engine compartment bilge for gasoline vapors Do not start the engines if you can smell fuel vapors in the engine compartment or if there are any loose electrical connections Contact your dealer if there is a prob lem you cannot locate or correct Check for proper operation of the bow stern and instrument lights by pressing the switch on the control panel If the stern light is not installed remove it from the storage area lift the socket cover and install it into the socket to check operation E OPERATION Horn Press the horn switch to be sure the horn operates D Engine shut off switch Clip with cord First place the boat in the water to pro vide adequate engine cooling Start the engine and then remove the engine shut off switch clip and verify that the engine stops Refer to pages 3 13 to 3 15 START ING THE ENGINES for information on proper operation of the starter switch Cooling Water Pilot Outlets Check that water comes out from the pilot outlets while engine is running in the water Refer to page 2 13 for cor rect operation of the device NOTE It may take up to 20 seconds for water to reach the pilot outlets when first launching the boat The
85. nwale The floor or upper structure which covers the hull The vessel which must yield the right of way when two boats meet The meeting junction of the deck and hull the upper edge around the boat Pronounced Hatch An opening in the deck which provides access below Helm The steering console Hull The basic part of the boat the under side Lanyard The cord or tether that connects the operator to the engine stop switch so the engines will stop if the operator accidentally leaves the helm PFD A Personal Flotation Device also known as a life jacket Planing Port Traveling at a speed fast enough so the boat has leveled out and is skimming on top of the water There is a wake The left side of the boat Stand On The vessel with the right of way when two boats meet Starboard The right side of the boat Stern The back part of the boat Sub Planing Traveling at a medium speed The bow of the boat is out of the water but you are still traveling through the water There is a wake Transom The vertical part of the stern Trolling Traveling at idle speed using little or no throttle The boat is down in the water and it is not leaving a wake Wake The visible track of disturbed water that the boat leaves behind as it moves in the water 6 5 6 CONSUMER INFORMATION amp INDEX SAMPLE FLOAT PLAN Leave a float plan
86. oard may cause injury or death Do not go near others to spray or splash them with water Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that make it hard for others to avoid you or understand where you are going Avoid areas with submerged objects or shallow water Hold on to the grips remain seated and place feet on the deck when the boat is in motion YAMAHA GP1 U418C 20 TAKE EARLY ACTION to avoid collisions Remember boats do not have brakes DO NOT PULL THROTTLE LEVERS BACK TO IDLE WHEN TRYING TO STEER away from objects you need throttle to steer Always check throttle shift and steering controls for proper operation before starting boat WARNING Falling Hazard Falling on the deck or overboard may cause injury or death Follow navigation rules and state and local laws that apply to your boat See Owner s Manual for more information Do sit here when the hoat is YAMAHA FOR Usi6C 21_ moving FIC U418C 00 1 5 SAFETY INFORMATION A WARNING Leaking fuel is a fire and explosion hazard Inspect system at least annually GP1 U419D 10 YAMAHA A WARNING Stay away from the extended swim step while the engines are running Exhaust gases coming from underneath it contain carbon monoxide a colorless odorless gas which may cause brain damage or death when inhaled Symptoms include nausea dizziness and drowsiness YAMAHA Severe internal
87. oat NOTE A NOTE provides key informa tion to make procedures easier or clear er AR210 FRT1100C F SR210 FRT1100 F SX210 FRT1100A F FRT1100B F OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL 2006 by Yamaha Motor Corporation USA 1st Edition June 2006 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation USA is expressly prohibited Printed in USA LIT 18626 07 19 06 331 SAFETY INFORMATION FEATURES amp FUNCTIONS OPERATION MAINTENANCE amp CARE TROUBLESHOOTING amp SPECIAL PROCEDURES CONSUMER INFORMATION YAMAHA Chapter 1 SAFETY INFORMATION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER RECORDS 1 1 Primary 1 0 Number 00 0000 akakaa ee 1 1 Hull Identification Number 1 1 Engine Serial Number 1 1 Star Labels io cdc e004 2 nol i idimi aae lla mn RR ER 1 2 Emission Control Information 1 3 IMPORTANT LABELS 1 4 Moenum 1 4 LabelS iss xh eR GR eed E RO Ea een Ra 1 5 SAFETY INFORMATION 1 8 Limitations On Who May Operate the 1 8 Required Equipment xn EG RR aed wens Mame ee 1 9 Additional Equipment Recommendations 1 9 Cruising Limitations 1 10
88. on to shifts in tides Beaching at high tide may make it impossible to re launch the boat if the tide recedes OPERATION ANCHORING Always anchor from the bow Anchoring from the stern will make the boat unsteady A strong current can pull a stern anchored boat underwater Select an anchor appropriate for your boat and water conditions A danforth or fluke type anchor is suitable for most applications your dealer can help you choose an anchor 1 Make sure the anchor line is secure ly tied to the anchor and to the bow eye Y Move the boat to the spot where you want to lower the anchor heading the boat into the wind or current Stop the boat then lower the anchor until it hits bottom While keeping tension on the line slowly back up the boat until you have let out line that is 4 to 6 times the depth of the water For example if you are anchoring in 10 feet of water let out 40 to 60 feet of line Secure the line 4 Pull on the line to be sure the anchor is holding Also periodically check your boat s position against the shoreline to make sure it is not drifting and dragging the anchor Reset if necessary 5 To pull in weigh the anchor start the engines and move forward keeping tension on the line as you pull it in When the anchor line is straight up and down pull hard to lift the anchor from the bottom materi al 6 If the anchor is stuck on the bottom try this Let
89. operation before starting the engines Shift into neutral before starting engines e Make sure there are no people or objects behind the boat before starting or shifting into Reverse When operating in Reverse go slowly Do not open the throttle more than half Otherwise the boat may become unstable which could result in loss of con trol and an accident 2 FEATURES amp FUNCTIONS Do not shift into Reverse while traveling at planing speeds Loss of control boat swamping or damage to the boat could occur NOTE This boat is equipped with start in gear protection The engines will not start unless the levers are in the Neutral position Free Accelerator This control is equipped with a Free Accelerator button which will allow engines to be accelerated with the jet pump gates in the Neutral position The boat will start moving as if it were in Forward or Reverse if engine speed is increased above idle in Neutral Use the Free Accelerator only if necessary and be prepared for the possibility of boat move ment The shift lever controls the direction of travel The drive line on the boat is direct drive so jet thrust is always being pro duced while the engines are running The direction of the boat is controlled by jet pump gates which direct the flow of the jet thrust as follows Forward The jet pump gates are lifted all the way up All jet thrust is to the rear which moves the boat forward 2
90. ort rails Use throttle only if nec essary for steering ability Using too much throttle can cause the boat to jump over the front of the trailer which can result in injury to the boat operator and bystanders Use only enough throttle to maneu ver the boat into the correct posi tion 3 29 E OPERATION 3 Make sure the boat is centered on the support rails and is headed straight for the bow stop bumper board Ease the boat forward until the bow rests against the bow stop 4 lt Attach and tighten the winch line The winch line is not designed to pull the boat onto the trailer The winch line should not be the only line securing the bow during trailering Use the chain along with the winch to secure the boat to the trailer Pull the trailer up the ramp out of the way of other boaters Attach the bow and stern tie downs Reconnect the trailer lights 5 6 lt Follow the Post Operation Checks on page 3 25 LIFTING Do not attach lifting cables to the bow eye cleats water ski tow eye or grab handles Serious damage to the boat can occur Use only a sling designed specifically for lifting boats If you need to remove the boat from the water without a trailer use these guide lines Use a sling type lifting mechanism designed for lifting boats The sling should be covered with a protective material to prevent
91. ot attempt to diagnose any prob lems yourself Instead take the boat to a Yamaha Boat dealer You should peri odically remove and inspect the spark plug because heat and deposits will cause the spark plug to slowly break down and erode If electrode erosion becomes excessive or if carbon and other deposits are excessive you should replace the spark plug with another of the correct type Standard spark plug NGK CR9EB Before installing the spark plug mea sure the electrode gap with a wire thickness gauge adjust the gap to specification if necessary Spark plug gap 0 7 0 8mm 0 028 0 031 in 4 7 When fitting the plug always clean the gasket surface and use a new gasket Wipe off any dirt from the threads and screw in the spark plug to the correct torque Spark plug torque 12 5 Nm 1 25 m kg 9 ft lb NOTE Before installing the spark plug cap be sure to wipe off any water on the spark plug or inside the cap Push the spark plug cap down until it clicks NOTE If a torque wrench is not avail able when you are fitting a spark plug a good estimate of the correct torque with a new gasket is 1 4 to 1 2 turn past finger tight Have the spark plug adjusted to the correct torque as soon as possible with a torque wrench When removing or installing a spark plug be careful not to damage the insulator A damaged insulator could allow external sparks which could lead to explosion or fire 4 MAINTENANCE amp
92. peeds See page 3 12 Carry a spare tire for the trailer along with sufficient tools to change the tire While traveling check the wheel hubs on the trailer whenever you park If the hub feels abnormally hot have the bearing inspected before continuing your trip On longer trips it is a good idea to carry a set of spare wheel bearings Seals and races When making a turn do not cut cor ners The trailer has a smaller turn ing circle so it turns more sharply around the corner than the towing vehicle Before backing your trailer into the water disconnect the light plug from the towing vehicle This will reduce the likelihood of the lights blowing out when submerged BACKING YOUR TRAILER It takes practice to back a trailer suc cessfully If you are not familiar backing up with a trailer practice first in an open area away from obstacles Keep the following points in mind Back slowly Make steering adjust ments in small steps Turn the towing vehicle s wheels opposite the direction you want the trailer to go After the trailer begins moving turn the towing vehicle to follow it Have a second person stand by to help direct you with hand signals 3 28 OPERATION E LAUNCHING E As a courtesy to other boaters prepare your boat for launching before using the ramp Each launch may have particular differ ences such as ramp angle
93. prevailing wind waves and water currents If possible watch a couple of boaters launch their boats first to notice any problems While every boater develops a preferred launch procedure here is a recommended general procedure 1 Perform the Pre Operation Checks shown on page 3 4 that can be per formed on land including operating the blower for at least 4 minutes A Remove all trailering tie down lines from the boat and attach your dock ing lines and fenders if used 2 Back the trailer down the ramp as close to 90 to the shoreline as you can If possible have a second per son stand aside as an observer Stop when the wheels are at least halfway submerged Set the parking brake Remove the bow line from the bow eye 5 Back the trailer farther into the water until just the tops of the fenders show then reset the parking brake Board the boat and start it If possi ble remain on the trailer until the engines are warm and are respond ing to throttle Back the boat out into the water watching carefully for people other boats or obstacles LOADING 1 Back the trailer down the ramp as close to 90 to the shoreline as you can If possible have a second per Son act as an observer while stand ing to the side of the boat Stop when the tops of the trailer s fenders are about 3 inches above the water line Y With the boat moving at the slowest idle speed guide the boat onto the supp
94. provided BOARDING FROM A DOCK OR LANDING JETTY 1 Board the boat from the side One person should board at a time by stepping into the boat Never jump in Avoid stepping on slick gelcoat surfaces on the boat s gunwales especially if wet 2 Sit in one of the seats provided and put both feet on the deck BOARDING FROM THE BOW A ladder is available when boarding from the bow of the boat is desired such as when the boat is beached 1 Open the Bow Anchor Storage com partment see page 2 17 2 Extend the front ladder then close the storage compartment s cover to use as a step 3 When finished boarding retract and stow the ladder under the compart ment cover OPERATION E STOPPING 400 ft 122 The boat is not equipped with a sepa rate braking system It is stopped by water resistance after the throttle levers are moved back to idle From full speed the boat stops in approximately 400 ft 122m after the throttle is moved back to idle The stopping dis tance varies depending on gross weight water surface conditions and wind direction The stated straight line stopping distance should be used for a reference The boat slows down as soon as the throttle levers are returned to idle but will coast for a distance before fully stopping If you are not sure you can stop in time before hitting an obstacle apply throttle and turn in another direction You will lose steering control if you completely
95. pull the throttle levers back to idle DOCKING 1 Make sure no obstructions boats or swimmers are close to the boat Come to a stop before you reach the dock 3 21 2 Notice how wind and water currents are affecting boat movement as you attach your mooring lines and fenders 3 Approach the dock at idle speed Use reverse as necessary during slow speed maneuvering to help control speed and direction Position the boat according to wind and water conditions Do not use your hand arm or other part of your body to try to keep the boat from hitting the dock You could be injured if the boat pushes against the dock Wind or current pushing boat away from dock Slowly approach the dock at about a 45 angle Secure the bow to the dock then use engine thrust or a boat hook to gently move the stern to the dock WIND OR CURRENT E OPERATION Wind or current pushing boat toward dock WIND OR CURRENT Slowly maneuver to a shallow angle and allow the boat to move toward the dock No wind or current Approach the dock at a shallow angle Secure the bow to the dock then use engine thrust or a boat hook to gently move the stern to the dock LEAVING A DOCK Because boats steer from the stern the stern first moves in the direction oppo site your desired turn It is especially important to understand this cha
96. racter istic when leaving a dock If you simply turn the wheel to steer the bow away from the dock as you would when dri ving a car out of a parking space you will drive the stern of the boat into the dock Following is a basic maneuvering technique which can be used in most circumstances 1 With engines idling and the bow still moored to the dock turn the steer ing wheel toward the dock This will start to move the stern of the boat away from the dock 3 22 2 When the stern is out a few feet release the bow mooring then steer in the direction you want the bow to move Open the throttle slightly and begin to move away from the dock BEACHING 1 Make sure no obstructions boats or swimmers are near the beach 2 Approach the beach slowly and stop the engines when the water is about 3 ft 90 cm deep Remember turn ing is impossible with the engine stopped 3 Get out of the boat and pull the bow up on the beach 4 When leaving the beach push the boat out into water that is at least 3 ft 90 cm deep before starting the engines Small pebbles sand seaweed and other debris can be ingested into the jet intake and impair or damage the impeller Always stop the engines before beaching the boat Be sure the boat is in water 3 ft 90 cm deep before starting the engines again Do not beach the boat on rocky beaches The hull gelcoat and exposed pump housings can be damaged Pay attenti
97. raps for eyewear are made which are designed to float should your eye wear fall into the water Footwear and gloves are recom mended NEVER operate the boat after con suming alcohol or taking drugs 1 11 For reasons of safety and proper care of the boat always perform the pre operation checks listed on page 3 4 before operating Passengers must always sit in a designated seating area place feet on the deck and hold on to the hand grips when the boat is in motion Always consult your doctor on whether it is safe for you to ride in this boat if you are pregnant or in poor health Do not attempt to modify this boat Modifications to your boat may reduce safety and reliability and render the boat unsafe or illegal to use SAFETY INFORMATION Attach the engine shut off cord lan yard to the PFD and keep it free from the steering wheel or other controls so that the engine stops if the operator accidentally leaves the helm Failure to attach the engine shut off cord could result in a run away boat if the operator is ejected After operation remove the engine shut off cord and the keys to avoid accidental starting or unauthorized use by children or others D Engine Shut Off Switch 2 Engine Shut Off Cord with Clip 3 Cord connected to PFD Scan constantly for swimmers and stay away from swimming areas Swimmers are hard to see and you could accidentall
98. re drain plugs are tightened ENGINE Operate the blower for at least 4 minutes 3 9 COMPARTMENT Open engine hood and check to be sure no gasoline vapors are present ENGINE HOOD Check that hood latch is secure 2 17 BIMINI TOP Check that the top is secure AFTER LAUNCH SWITCHES Check operation of the ignition start switches 3 10 and engine stop switch lanyard COOLING WATER Check that water comes out while the 3 10 bos oio o olo wL Plo NIN X Sjo 5 NOTE Steering Shifting Pre Operation Checks will require two persons one person to operate controls and one person to observe proper operation at the stern 8 4 NOTE Pre operation checks should be made each time the boat is used This procedure can be accomplished thor oughly in a short time The added safe ty and reliability the checks assure is worth the time involved CHECK POINTS Steering Make sure the wheel is not loose There should not be any free play either in and out or in rotation Turn the steering wheel full right and full left to make sure operation is smooth and unrestricted throughout the whole range Make sure both jet nozzles change directions as the steering wheel is turned The jet nozzles should point to starboard right when the wheel is turned right The jet nozzles should point to port left when the wheel is turned left There should not be free play between th
99. rive from engine 23 1 Regular unleaded gasoline 4 stroke motor oil SAE SE SF SG SH or SJ 10W 30 50 0 gal 189 L gt x Recommended engine oil Fuel tank capacit US gal L Oil tank capacity US qt L 4 5 qt 4 3 L Each engine 4 20 Chapter 5 TROUBLESHOOTING amp SPECIAL PROCEDURES TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting SPECIAL PROCEDURES Towing the Boat 0 eee Running on One Engine Jump Starting nese sanere iasa aa i es Jet Pump Clean Out Procedure TROUBLESHOOTING amp SPECIAL PROCEDURES E TROUBLESHOOTING If any trouble happens on your boat use this section to check for possible cause If you cannot find the cause or if the procedure for replacement or repair is not described in this owner s man ual ask your Yamaha Boat dealer or qualified mechanic for the proper service The Troubleshooting Chart contains TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY and REFER PAGE Check the possible cause and remedy and also the referred page for the maintenance steps to solve the trouble TROUBLESHOOTING CHART POSSIBLE CAUSE TROUBLE Starter motor does not turn over Starter motor turns over engine does not start Burned out REMEDY Replace the fuse and check wiring Battery Run down Recharge Poor terminal connections Tighten as required Jet pump cleanout hatch Not latched Lat
100. rom mov ing while underway or trailering To avoid injury window must be secured when vessel is in motion 2 19 2 FEATURES amp FUNCTIONS REAR WALK THROUGH For easy access from the cabin area to the stern patio area and swim platform open the Rear Walk Though Lift out and stow the center rear seat cushion Press the center seat cushion firmly into place for seating when underway SWIM PLATFORM The swim platform area provides a place to stand or sit while putting on skis or a wakeboard and includes a ladder to make boarding from the water easier To use the ladder pull it out from underneath the swim platform until it can drop down Before operating the boat return the ladder to its stor age position Stay away from the swim platform area while the engines are running Exhaust gases coming from under neath it contain carbon monoxide a colorless odorless gas which may cause brain damage or death when inhaled Symptoms include nausea dizziness and drowsiness WAKEBOARD TOWER AR210 MODEL The Wakeboard Tower is provided as an elevated tow point suitable for wake boards and similar towable recreation al equipment The center pylon can be used to attach a standard ski rope or other tow rope Severe injury or death can result if you ignore any of the following e Maximum towing capacity 1 Person 350 Ib 158 kg max Make sure tow rope is securely fastened to the tow pylon
101. s rule does not apply if both of you will clear one another if you continue on your set course and speed Crossing When two power driven vessels are crossing each others path close enough to run the risk of collision the vessel which has the other on the star board right side must keep out of the way of the other If the other vessel is on your starboard right side you must keep out of its way you are the give way vessel If the other vessel is on your port left side remember that you should maintain course and direction provided the other vessel gives you the right of way as it should SAFETY INFORMATION 1 Overtaking If you are passing another vessel you are the give way vessel This means that the other vessel is expected to maintain its course and speed You must stay out of its way until you are clear of it Likewise if another vessel is passing you you should maintain your speed and direction so that the other vessel can steer itself around you GIVE WAY VESSEL OTHER SPECIAL SITUATIONS There are three other rules you should be aware of when operating your boat around other vessels 1 17 Narrow Channels Bends When navigating in narrow channels you should keep to the right when it is safe and practical to do so If the oper ator of a power driven vessel is prepar ing to go around a bend that may obstruct the view of other water ves sels the operator should sound
102. stored for a longer period check the specific gravity of the fluid at least once a month and recharge the battery if it gets too low Specific gravity 1 28 at 20 C 68 F 4 3 4 MAINTENANCE amp CARE CLEANING N 1 Remove the fuel tank compartment drain and allow any water to drain into the engine compartment Re install the drain plug Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive If fuel or a fuel water mix drains from the fuel tank compartment drain wipe it up immediately with dry rags Do not operate the boat until the source of the fuel leak is found and corrected 2 Remove the drain plugs in the stern and engine compartment Wash down the hull boat interior and drive units with fresh water mild natural soap then rinse 4 4 3 Rinse the engine and bilge areas with fresh water Drain off all water and wipe up remaining moisture with clean dry rags Reinstall the drain plugs Spray the exterior of the engines with Yamaha Silicone Protectant and Lubricant or an equivalent Wax the hull with a non abrasive wax such as Yamaha Ultra Gloss Cleaner Wax or other wax designed for marine gelcoat Slippery surfaces can cause falls and injury Be careful not to apply too much wax on deck and gunwale stepping surfaces This will m
103. t 00 1 8 Location of labels 1 4 Location of main components 2 1 Lubrication 3 2 3 3 4 2 4 8 M N Main switches 2 6 Meeting other vessels Rules of the Road 1 15 Modifications 1 11 4 5 6 1 Night operation 1 13 No wake 2 14 O Obtaining repairs under warranty 6 1 Oil filler lees 4 6 4 11 Oil filter 4 11 Oil tank on itr 2 1 3 2 3 3 4 11 3 2 4 11 Operation 3 13 Operation of controls and other functions 2 5 Operational requirements 1 11 Overheat warning system 2 13 Overtaking another vessel Rules of the Road 1 17 Passengers 1 11 3 19 Period of warranty 6 1 Periodic inspection chart 4 6 Personal Flotation Devices Post operation checks 6 9 Pre operation checklist 3 4 Pre operation checks 3 5 Primary Identification number 1 1 Protective apparel 1 11 1 14 R Reading owners manual 1 8 Recharging battery 4 17 Replenishing the battery fluid 4 17 Reverse gate 2 9 3 5 4 14 Reverse operation 1 13 2 9 Rough water operation 1 10 Rules of the Road 1 15 Rules when encountering o
104. t inhibitor on engine surfaces while the engines are hot The sprayed substance or propellants could catch fire 4 2 1 Open the hood see page 2 17 2 Lift the locking tab on the air filter case Turn the air filter case cap counterclockwise and then remove the case cap 3 Remove the air filter element 4 Spray a rust inhibitor such as Yamaha Stor Rite Fogging Oil into the intake opening for 3 seconds 5 Reinstall the air filter Reinstall the air filter case cap by lifting the tab and turning the cap clockwise until it stops 6 Start the engine in a well ventilated area and let it run at a fast idle for 15 seconds Do not run the engine for more than 15 seconds The engine could over heat MAINTENANCE amp CARE 4 7 Grease the areas of the boat fied in Grease Points in the adjust ment and maintenance section BATTERY With the battery switch in the Off position the bilge pump will not work even if the bilge pump switch is in the On position The bilge could fill with water 1 When the boat is not to be used for a month or more remove the bat tery and store it in a cool dark place Clean the battery s casing and terminals using a mixture of baking soda and water one tbsp of baking soda to one cup of water apply dielectric grease or petroleum jelly to the battery terminals and to all exposed connectors E 2 If the battery will be
105. t switch key to ON Wait for the fuel gauge needle to stop moving then note the fuel level Add fuel if necessary NOTE The fuel level is most accurate when the boat is sitting level on the trailer or in the water 2 Open the engine hatch then check oil level in the engines Add as nec essary see page 3 3 Battery Check the battery condition and the battery electrolyte level Make sure connections are tight and that battery is properly secured The battery must always be fully charged and in good condition Loss of battery power may leave you stranded Never operate the boat if the battery does not have sufficient power to start the engine or if it shows any other signs of decreased power Drainage System Self Bailing Deck Most water which enters the deck area bails automatically out the stern through the large drain hole in the OPERATION deck A one way check valve in the drain prevents water from traveling back to the deck during mooring or while moving in reverse Bilge Pump Your boat is equipped with a drainage system that channels water that enters the boat from the storage compart ments to the bilge under the engine compartment When the bilge pump is turned on see page 2 14 the pump will sense when there is excessive water in the bilge and will automatically drain most of it through the outlet D For normal operation turn the bilge pump switch on during boat use and after use
106. terlocks to run engines with hatch open Before reinstalling cap in access port clean off any sand or other foreign matter on cap or port surfaces Insert cap so that its projection O faces the bow 2 and lines up with the slot 1210 in the access port wall Press the handle down firmly to lock cap in place If a strong pull will move the handle it is not locked securely the cap could be forced out by water pressure during operation If water is pooled on top of cap after boat use remove cap to let water drain then reinstall cap as above YAMAHA FOR U411D 00 SAFETY INFORMATION 3 4 A WARNING AVERTISSEMENT 2 Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or running the engine Ne pas toucher ou retirer les pieces lectriques lors du d marrage ou de la marche du moteur USE IEEE IC Kf LYS FSU V YAMAHA 6B6 83623 00 WARNING SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT IF YOU IGNORE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING e Maximum towing capacity 1 Person 350 Ib 158 kg max Make sure tow rope is securely fastened to the tow pylon on the tower Stay clear of the tow rope while pulling a wakeboard rider or skier Do not climb hang or sit on the wakeboard tower VERI AR210 MODEL ONLY To avoid injury window must be secured when vessel is in motion Ameritex Technologies Inc OTHER LABELS DES
107. the engine can be damaged If there is too much oil the air filter can become saturat ed with oil permanently damag ing the filter and reducing engine performance Be sure to change the engine oil after the first 10 hours of opera tion and every 100 hours there after or at the start of a new season otherwise the engine will wear quickly The oil filter should be replaced every year or every 100 hours of operation Have a Yamaha dealer replace the oil filter when neces sary It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer change the engine oil However if you choose to change the oil on your own and you have the special equip ment necessary to do so refer to the service manual for this boat NOTE Dispose of used oil according to local regulations CAUTION If oil is leaking or the oil pressure warning indicator comes on when the engine is running immediately turn the engine off and have a Yamaha dealer check the boat Continuing to operate under such conditions could cause severe engine damage 4 11 MAINTENANCE amp CARE AIR FILTER The air filter element should be checked every 12 months or every 100 hours of operation To check the air filter 1 Open the hood see page 2 17 2 Lift the locking tab D on the air filter case Turn the air filter case cap counterclockwise and then remove the case cap Remove the air filter element gt Replace the filter every 2 years
108. ther vessels 1 16 S Sacrificial anodes 4 15 Safety information 1 8 Seat grips 1 11 2 2 Seating positions 1 11 Self bailing deck 3 7 Shallow alarm 2 11 Shallow water operation 1 10 2 11 3 13 3 22 Shift erte a tack adn 2 7 3 5 Spark plug 2 1 4 7 4 18 Specific parts excluded from warranty 6 1 Specifications 4 19 Speedometer 2 9 Starting the engines 3 13 Steering 2 5 3 5 3 18 Steering and sailing rules and sound signals 1 15 Steering cable ball joints and inner WIE osc cece eee ERR 4 8 Steering inspection 3 5 4 13 6 CONSUMER INFORMATION amp INDEX Steering pivot points greasing 4 8 Steering wheel tilt adjustment 2 5 Stern light 1 13 2 2 2 14 3 9 Stopping 3 21 Stopping the engines 3 15 Storage 2 EPI de 4 1 Storage compartments 2 17 Swimmers and traffic 1 10 1 12 3 17 Switches 2 4 2 6 2 14 T Tachometers 2 9 Throttle shift 1 12 2 7 3 5 3 18 Throttle cable inspection 4 14 Throttle levers 2 7 3 5 Thrust used for turning 1 12 3 18 Tilt adjustment steering 2 5
109. tion 3 16 OPERATION 3 DRIVING YOUR BOAT GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BOAT Operating your boat requires skills acquired through practice over a period of time Take the time to learn the basic techniques well before attempting more difficult maneuvers Boating with your new boat can be a very enjoyable activity providing you with hours of pleasure But it is essen tial to familiarize yourself with the oper ation of the boat to achieve the skill necessary to enjoy boating safely Before operating this boat read this Owners Manual the Operation Instruction Card and all Warning and Caution labels on the boat Pay partic ular attention to the safety information in Chapter 1 Read all warning and caution labels on your boat This boat is designed to carry one operator along with up to eight passen gers and cargo as long as the total weight of people and cargo does not exceed 1840 Ib 834 kg Never have more than nine people in the boat LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR BOAT Before boating always perform the Pre Operation Checks listed on page 3 4 The short time spent checking the machine s condition will reward you with added safety and a more reliable boat Know and follow U S Coast Guard state and local laws when operating your boat Select a wide area to learn in where visibility is good and other boat traffic is light Keep the proper distance from other boats and vehicles Do not oper ate where people are swim
110. tion can occur and though the engine speed rises for ward thrust will decrease If this condi tion is allowed to continue pump damage can occur and the engines may overheat and seize If there is any sign that the jet intake or impeller is clogged with weeds or debris follow this cleanout procedure 1 Turn off and remove ignition keys remove lanyard and wait for all movement to stop 2 Lift the hatch on the rear platform 3 Check that the retaining cord is securely attached to the cap and retaining strap Press the release button and lift the cap up out of the port Set the cap where it cannot be accidentally knocked overboard 4 Remove any weeds or debris from the drive shaft impeller pump hous ing and steering nozzle If you can not remove the debris consult your Yamaha Boat Dealer To reinstall the access port cap first clean off any sand or other foreign matter from the cap or port surfaces Insert the cap so that its slot faces the bow and lines up with the pro jection in the access port wall 5 5 TROUBLESHOOTING amp SPECIAL PROCEDURES 6 Press the T handle down firmly to lock the cap in place Pull up force fully on the handle to be sure it is locked If a strong pull will move the handle it is not locked securely the cap could be forced out by water pressure during operation
111. tremely dirty water very soft bottom high speeds deep water or a combination of the above may result in incomplete or inac curate readings Setting the Measurement Unit The depth readout and alarm functions can be set to Feet FT or Meters M The default unit is Feet If Meter depth readings are preferred this must be set for each use 1 Press the UP and DOWN keys at the same time 2 To set the units to feet press the UP key FT will flash on the dis play 3 To set the units to meters press the DOWN key M will flash on the display 4 The display automatically returns to the normal mode after 5 seconds NOTE Extremely dirty water very soft bottom high speeds deep water or a combination of the above may result in incomplete or inaccurate readings Under these conditions variable read ings or will be displayed 2 11 Setting the Shallow Alarm The Shallow Alarm function can be set for depths ranging from 3 to 199 feet 1 to 60 3 meters When the depth is less than the chosen setting the alarm is triggered The alarm sounds an audible alarm for 10 seconds while flashing the Warning LED as well as the Alarm indicator and Shallow Alarm indicator on the display After 10 seconds the audible alarm mutes but the Warning LED and the indicators continue to blink until the depth increases or the alarm is reset NOTE Set the Shallow Alarm function
112. uce perfor mance and even cause engine dam age Marine engines tend to run at lower operating temperatures than other engines making them more like ly to accumulate these harmful deposits Ring Free Fuel Additive available from your Yamaha dealer is formulated to remove existing deposits and when used continuously prevent new ones from forming while also helping to keep fuel injectors and other fuel system components clean for proper performance and longer engine life OPERATION ENGINE OIL Recommended oil YAMALUBE 4 M FC W If YAMALUBE 4 M FC W is not available another 10W 30 4 cycle engine oil with an API rating of SE SF SG SH or SJ GASOLINE AND ENGINE OIL FILLING FILLING THE GASOLINE TANK Open the fuel tank filler cap and slow ly add fuel to the fuel tank Be careful not to spill fuel or overfill the tank 3 2 Stop filling when the fuel just becomes visible in the bottom of the filler tube Do not top off the tank because gasoline could spill out Be sure to tighten the cap securely Be careful when refueling Avoid getting water or other contaminants in the fuel tank Contaminated fuel can cause poor running or engine damage Fuel tank capacity 50 US gal 189 lit ENGINE OIL LEVEL Check the oil level in both engines before each use Check the oil on each engine when cold to be sure there is enough oil to run the engine Be sure the engine
113. ve one contact your local Yamaha Boat dealer or a fire extinguisher deal er to obtain one meeting the proper specifications Access Port Caps Lift the hatch on the rear platform Pull up forcefully on the T handle of each cap If the cap will move it is not installed properly Refer to Jet Pump Clean Out Procedure on page 5 5 for proper installation instructions OPERATION 3 Jet Intakes Jet Thurst Intakes 2 Intake Grates Before launching the boat carefully check the jet intakes under the boat for weeds debris or anything else that might restrict the intake of water If the intakes are clogged cavitation could occur reducing jet thrust and possibly damaging jet pump parts In some cases the engine may overheat because of a lack of cooling water and damage could result Engine cooling water is fed to the engine by the jet pumps see page 3 10 Refer to Jet Pump Clean Out proce dures on page 5 5 before attempting to remove weeds or debris from the jet intake or impeller areas Rotating parts could cause severe injury or death Before attempting to remove weeds or debris from the jet intake or impeller areas shut off the engines remove ignition key then remove the engine shut off switch cord from the shut off switch 3 7 Fuel System Refer to page 4 10 FUEL SYSTEM INSPECTION for correct procedure Fuel and Engine Oil Levels 1 Turn the righ
114. ver in place Do not trailer the boat with the Bimini top in the fully extended or upright storage positions Put the cover in the fully collapsed position to avoid damage Storing In the Fully Collapsed Position 1 Follow the steps for storing in the upright position 2 Remove the snap pins holding the rear support poles to the mounting brackets 3 Lower the deck hatch top onto the rear 3 12 Trailering with the Bimini Top The Bimini top must be secured to the boat when it is being trailered When trailered with a Genuine Yamaha Cover simply store the Bimini top in the fully collapsed position and install the cover If a cover is not used wrap an elastic cord around the top and secure the ends to the ski tow hook to restrict movement Removing the Bimini Top 1 Follow the steps for storing in the fully collapsed position 2 Remove the lock pins holding the Bimini top to the mounting brackets 3 The top can now be removed from your boat When reinstalling the Bimini top simply reverse the removal steps making sure the lock pins are fully engaged See page 4 4 for Bimini top care infor mation OPERATION 3 OPERATION STARTING THE ENGINES SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF YOU IGNORE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING Before operating your boat become familiar with all controls Consult your Yamaha dealer about any control or function you do not fully understand Attach the engine
115. which could be a hazard to the driver on the boat RUNNING ON ONE ENGINE If one engine becomes inoperative the properly running engine can be used to return to shore Operate at a wake speed to prevent water from flooding the non operating engine through the cooling water intake The No Wake Mode system can be used for this pur pose See page 2 15 CAUTION Do not operate the boat above a no wake speed with just one engine Severe engine damage could result because water can flood the non operating engines through the cool ing water intake Ej TROUBLESHOOTING amp SPECIAL PROCEDURES JUMP STARTING J lt L Tan D Negative jumper cable Positive jumper cable If the boat battery runs down the engines can be started in an emer gency using a 12 volt battery and jumper cables SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF YOU IGNORE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING if blower will not operate venti late engine compartment by opening engine compartment hatch for several minutes before attempting a jump start Do not connect the negative jumper cable to the negative terminal of the dead battery Sparks could ignite battery or fuel vapors which could cause an explosion To connect the jumper cables
116. y are approximately one half of their original size Failure to replace anodes when necessary can result in perma nent damage to the jet pump out lets and other metal components on the boat Never paint the anodes A coating of any kind will prevent the anode from functioning exposing other components to galvanic corro sion damage Replacement Procedure When the anode has eroded to approx imately one half its original size it should be replaced Ask your dealer for this service or you can do it yourself if you have a torque wrench of the prop er type 1 Unscrew the two mounting bolts that secure the anode to the jet pump outlet 2 Clean the mounting bolts threads then coat them with Loctite 242 available from your Yamaha dealer 3 Install the new anode Tighten the mounting bolts to specification Anode Bolt Torque 50 80 kgf cm 47 70 inch pounds 4 15 4 MAINTENANCE amp CARE The fuse is in the ignition coil holder To replace the fuse unscrew the cap and pull the two red leads out with the fuse holder Open the fuse holder and replace the fuse Ignition coil holder Fuse 10A Fuse holder Accessory Fuse D Fuse 20A The fuse is on the red lead wire coming from the battery switch Open the fuse box and replace the fuse 4 16 Do not use fuses of higher amper age that those recommended Substitution of a fuse of improper rating can cause ext
117. y hit someone in the water Avoid being hit by another boat You should always take responsibility to watch for other traffic other boaters may not be watching for you If they do not see you or you maneuver more quickly than they expect you risk a Collision 1 12 Maintain a safe distance from other boats or watercraft and also watch for boats ski ropes or fishing lines Obey the Rules of the Road see page 1 15 and be sure to check behind you before making a turn HAZARD INFORMATION Never start the engine or let it run for any length of time in an enclosed area Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide a colorless odorless gas that may cause death within a short time Always operate the boat in an open area It is also important to have the engines off when anyone is using the extended swim step on models equipped with one because of the carbon monoxide in the exhaust gases coming from underneath the step BOAT CHARACTERISTICS Jet thrust turns the boat Moving the throttle levers completely back to idle or the Neutral position produces only minimum thrust If you are trav eling at speeds above trolling you will have rapidly decreasing ability to steer without throttle You may still have some turning ability immedi ately after moving the throttle levers back to idle but once the engines slow down the boat will no longer respond to steering wheel input until you apply throttle ag
118. ystem operation BOTH ENGINES OVERHEATING If getting a tow from another vessel is not possible operate both engines just slightly above idle while you return to shore If you can be towed refer to Towing the boat on page 5 3 2 13 2 FEATURES amp FUNCTIONS SWITCHES Blower Bilge Pump Lights Horn No Wake Mode Port No Wake Mode Starboard 3 Courtesy Lights amp Blower Press this switch to turn on the blower to ventilate the engine compartment See page 3 9 for more information Bilge Pump Press this switch to activate the bilge pump See page 3 8 Courtesy Lights This switch turns on the lights 8 locat ed in the recess on each side of the gunwale Lights This toggle switch controls the required on board lighting Press the top of the switch to turn on both the bow light and stern light for night running Press the bottom of the switch to operate the stern light alone when anchored at night Put the switch in the middle posi tion to turn off all lights see page 3 9 Horn Pressing this switch activates the horn The horn can be used to signal other boats as required by the Rules of the Road see page 1 15 NOTE The helm switches will not work if the battery switch in the battery com partment is turned to the off position See page 4 3 for more information No Wake Mode The No Wake Mode System is useful for operating the boat at a steady speed wit
119. zle while the engine is running Severe injury or death could result from coming in contact with the rotating parts of the jet pump NIGHT OPERATION 1 13 When using your boat before dawn or after dusk you must have both bow and stern lights operating When at anchor in the dark the stern light must be lit See page 2 14 for instructions SAFETY INFORMATION WATER SKIING You can use the boat to tow a water skier using the tow cleat provided It is the boat operator s responsibility to be alert to the safety of the water skier and others Know and follow all state and local water skiing regulations in effect for the waters in which you will be operating The following are some important con siderations for minimizing risks while water skiing The skier should wear an approved PFD preferably a brightly colored one so boat operators can see the skier The skier should wear protective clothing Severe internal injuries can occur if water is forced into body cavities as a result of falling into the water or while reboarding Normal swimwear does not adequately pro tect against forceful water entry into rectum or vagina The skier should wear a wetsuit bottom or clothing that provides equivalent protection Such clothing includes thick tightly woven sturdy and snug fitting 1 14 apparel such as denim but does not include spandex or similar fabrics like those used in bicycle shorts A seco

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