Table of contents
Operation............................................87
Driving your boat ............................ 87
Getting to know your boat ........... 87
Learning to operate your boat ..... 87
Starting the engine ...................... 87
Stopping the engine .................... 89
Leaving a dock ............................ 90
Turning the boat .......................... 90
Boating with passengers ............. 92
Stopping the boat ........................ 92
Boarding from the water.............. 93
Boarding from a dock or
landing jetty .............................. 93
Docking ....................................... 93
Beaching ..................................... 94
Anchoring .................................... 95
Crossing wakes and swells ......... 95
Post-operation checks.................... 96
Trailering .......................................... 98
Trailering the boat .......................... 98
Hitch ............................................ 98
Trailering checklist ...................... 98
Backing your trailer ..................... 99
Launching.................................... 99
Loading ..................................... 100
Lifting......................................... 101
Care and storage ........................... 102
Post-operation care ...................... 102
Flushing the cooling system...... 102
Cleaning the boat ...................... 103
Basic stain guide ....................... 105
Battery care............................... 106
Long-term storage ........................ 107
Maintenance .................................... 109
Maintenance ................................ 109
tool kit .................................... 109
the engine cover .................... 109
Periodic maintenance chart ...... 111
Checking the fuel system.......... 112
Checking the air filter ................ 113
Engine oil and oil filter............... 114
Checking the steering cable ..... 115
Checking the remote control
lever ....................................... 115
mechanism ............................ 116
anode..................................... 117
Maintaining the battery ............. 117
Specifications ................................. 119
Specifications............................... 119
Trouble recovery ............................ 121
Troubleshooting ........................... 121
Troubleshooting chart ............... 121
Emergency procedures................ 123
procedure............................... 123
Jump-starting ............................ 124
Fuse replacement ..................... 125
Towing the boat ........................ 126
Consumer information................... 127
Limited warranty........................... 127
YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE
(Y.E.S.) ..................................... 130
Sample float plan ......................... 131
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