Yamaha AR230 High output, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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M
AINTENANCE
& C
ARE
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.
3) While a second person watches from
the stern, move the control levers to
the Forward position. Check that
the shift gates lift completely to the
stops.
4) 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.
If the controls do not operate smooth-
ly or correctly, ask your authorized
Yamaha Boat dealer for service.
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.
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.
WA
RNING
.
WARNING