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Yamaha SR230 Owner'S/Operator'S Manual Download Page 40

Glove Box

Port-Side Console

Driver’s Side Console

Under Rear Side Seats

Pull up the seat cushions to access
the storage compartments.

Starboard Side Rear Compartment

Port Gunwale Battery Compartment

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.

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ENGINE HOOD

There are two hood latches located
under the front of the rear seat. To
open the engine hood, lift both latch
hooks upward and lift the hood. The
hood is supported by gas-filled struts.

Hood Latches and Struts

STORAGE COMPARTMENTS

Your boat has 12 convenient on-board
storage compartments.

Bow Anchor Storage

Under Front Seats

Pull up the seat cushions to access
the storage compartments.

Ski Locker

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Summary of Contents for SR230

Page 1: ...Owner s Operator s Manual ...

Page 2: ...articular 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 Sport Boat A CAUTION indicates special precau tions that must be taken to avoid damage to the Sport Boat NO...

Page 3: ...2 FEATURES FUNCTIONS 1 SAFETY INFORMATION 3 OPERATION 4 MAINTENANCE CARE 5 OUBLESHOOTING SPECIAL PROCEDURES 6 CONSUMER INFORMATION SPORT BOAT ...

Page 4: ...at 1 8 quired Equipment 1 9 ditional Equipment Recommendations 1 9 uising Limitations 1 10 erational Requirements 1 11 zard Information 1 12 ort Boat Characteristics 1 12 ght Operation 1 13 ater skiing 1 14 OF THE ROAD 1 15 eering and Sailing Rules 1 15 les When Encountering Vessels 1 16 her Special Situations 1 17 ading Buoys and Other Markers 1 18 MORE BOATING SAFETY INFORMATION 1 19 ating Educa...

Page 5: ... these I D num bers in a separate place in case your Sport Boat is stolen PRIMARY I D NUMBER The Primary I D number is stamped on a label 1 attached to the inside of the engine compartment HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER H I N The H I N 2 is stamped into the hull on the right rear corner ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER PORT STARBOARD The Engine Serial Numbers are stamped on a label attached to the top of the engi...

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Page 7: ... CONTROL CERTIFICATE This label is attached to the electrical box 1 Emission control information label MANUFACTURED DATE LABEL 2 Manufactured date label EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO U S EPA REGULATIONS FOR MARINE S1 ENGINES FELs g low hr SPARK PLUG GAP mm TROLLING SPEED rpm YAMAHA MOTOR CO CO LTD YAMAHA Manufactured ...

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Page 9: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 1 1 5 5 6 3 4 7 ...

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Page 11: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 1 1 7 F1C ouch or remove electrical parts arting or running engine 6R7 83623 40 SRT1000 ...

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Page 13: ...on ation Lights Sport Boat is equipped with ation lights for use between t and sunrise and during peri of reduced visibility such as e sure these lights are work nd are turned on when neces see page 2 12 and 3 9 for information ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS The following equipment can help make your boating experience safer and more enjoyable Mooring fenders and lines Anchor with suitable l...

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Page 15: ... g alcohol or taking drugs For reasons of safety and proper care of the Sport Boat always per form 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 ...

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Page 17: ...u such as when docking Once ngine is idling shift to reverse gradually increase engine Make sure that there are no cles or people behind you e shifting into reverse away from the intake grates the engine is on Items such g hair loose clothing or PFD can become entangled in g parts resulting in severe or drowning Stop the engines and remove the clip from the engine shut off switch before removing a...

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Page 19: ...e of way is called the give way ened vessel These rules e which vessel has the right and what each vessel should 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 hav...

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Page 21: ...nd 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 ves sels have the right of way regardless of positi...

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Page 23: ...onsult local authorities before riding your nfamiliar waters 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 ...

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Page 25: ...ng 2 5 Lever 2 5 gine Shut Off Switch 2 6 in Switches 2 6 rottle Levers 2 7 ft Lever 2 7 el Tank Filler Cap 2 9 uges 2 9 erheat Warning System 2 11 itches 2 12 ivel Seat Operation 2 13 ereo System 2 13 gine Hood 2 14 orage Compartments 2 14 ont Walk Through 2 16 ar Walk Through 2 16 im Platform 2 17 ...

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Page 27: ...Hood Supports 13 Engine Compartment Vent Outlets 14 Engine Compartment Vent Inlets 15 Fuel Tank Compartment Air Ventilation 16 Fuel Tank Compartment Drain Plug 17 Jet Pumps 18 Jet Thrust Nozzles 19 Reverse Gate FEATURES FUNCTIONS 2 1 3 4 2 14 LOCATION OF MAIN COMPONENTS 15 13 8 8 16 10 11 10 11 12 6 7 5 5 7 6 12 9 9 17 18 19 17 18 19 ...

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Page 29: ...ight Socket ow Hook ump Clean out Access Panel p Clean out Interlock Switches Boarding Step ssory Pedestal Table Mounts djustable Steering Wheel e Box er Walk Through Folding Windshield ng Walk Through Transom Seat Back Extinguisher Holder ocker ON OF STEREO COMPONENTS ote Control Keypad kers kers Player Receiver FEATURES FUNCTIONS 2 ...

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Page 31: ...as a dock TILT LEVER The tilt lever 1 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 o...

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Page 33: ... accident A separate throttle lever controls each engine In normal operation the throttle levers are moved together Moving the throttle levers forward increases engine speed Move both throttles to the idle position before using the shift lever SHIFT LEVER SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF YOU IGNORE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING Check throttle steering and shift lever for proper operation before startin...

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Page 35: ...e The one on the right is for the star board 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 one another when the engines are running at the same rpm FEATURES FUNCTIONS 2 10 20 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 RPM x 1000 MPH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11...

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Page 37: ...ake 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 th...

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Page 39: ...cing Use the rear facing position of enger seat for an observer meone is water skiing behind Boat r must always be locked into ront facing position and the er must be locked into either ront facing or if observing a er the full rear facing position tting underway STEREO SYSTEM A stereo CD player receiver is stan dard The system consists of the CD player receiver four speakers and a remote control ...

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Page 41: ...orage compartments Starboard Side Rear Compartment Port Gunwale Battery Compartment 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 2 15 FEATURES FUNCTIONS 2 WARNING ...

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Page 43: ...ladder pull it out derneath the swim platform n drop down Before operating return the ladder to its storage ay from the swim platform ile the engines are running gases coming from under contain carbon monoxide a s odorless gas which may rain damage or death when Symptoms include nausea s and drowsiness FEATURES FUNCTIONS 2 2 17 NING ...

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Page 45: ... 3 15 eak In Procedure 3 16 G YOUR SPORT BOAT 3 17 etting to Know Your Sport Boat 3 17 arning to Operate Your Sport Boat 3 17 rning the Sport Boat 3 18 ating with Passengers 3 19 arding from the Water 3 19 arding from a Dock or Landing Jetty 3 20 opping 3 21 cking 3 21 aving a Dock 3 22 aching 3 22 choring 3 23 ossing Wakes and Swells 3 24 PERATION CHECKS 3 25 RING 3 27 ch 3 27 ailering Checklist ...

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Page 47: ...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 recomm...

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Page 49: ...ting temperature after they have been run for 5 minutes or more at 7 000 rpm or above and then at a trolling speed for 2 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 colder 2 Remove the oil tank filler cap 1 wipe the dipstick with a clean rag and then screw the cap on s...

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Page 51: ... not be free ween the steering wheel and ozzles Throttle Operate the throttle levers several times to make sure there is no hesita tion in their travel Operation should be smooth over the complete range of motion and each lever should return completely to the idle position Shifting Before launching make sure both jet pump gates drop down over the jet nozzles to their stopper positions when the shi...

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Page 53: ...Oil Levels 1 Turn the main 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 remove the center storage tray then check oil level in the engines Add as neces sary see page 3 3 Battery The Sport Boat uses one battery Ch...

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Page 55: ...nt bilge line vapors Do not start the if you can smell fuel vapors ngine compartment or if there loose electrical connections your dealer if there is a prob cannot locate or correct Lights 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...

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Page 57: ...d remove the storage d the top by pulling to the bow Sport Boat 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 posi tion OPERATION 3 CAUTION ...

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Page 59: ...or let it run ngth of time in an enclosed Exhaust fumes contain car monoxide a colorless odor gas that may cause loss of ciousness and death within rt time Always operate the n 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 h...

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Page 61: ... the Sport Boat with e engine running Severe damage could result water can flood the non g engine through the cool er intake If single engine n is unavoidable operate at a no wake speed only STOPPING THE ENGINES 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 eng...

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Page 63: ...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 swimming 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 Sport Boat You should consider w...

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Page 65: ... ahead is not obstructed Passengers must sit in one of the seats and hold onto the grips while putting both feet on the deck When passengers are on board make sure they are seated and hold ing on before you start to accelerate An unprepared passenger could lose balance and fall BOARDING FROM THE WATER Severe internal injuries can occur if water is forced into body cavities as a result of being nea...

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Page 67: ...G sure no obstructions boats or mers are close to the Sport Come to a stop before you the dock 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 yo...

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Page 69: ...xample are anchoring in 10 feet of let out 40 to 60 feet of line e 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 it 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 ...

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Page 71: ...anisms and salt rrosion are a few of the con hat can adversely affect the many Sport Boat compo 1 After putting the Sport 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 2 for the cooling system flushing proce dure 2 Drain residual water from the exhaust system by starting the engine then alternately pus...

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Page 73: ...s 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 handle 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 bal...

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Page 75: ...e trailer farther into the water until just the tops of the fend ers show then reset the parking brake Board the boat and start it If possible remain on the trailer until the engines are warm and are responding to throttle 7 Back the boat out into the water watching carefully for people other boats or obstacles LOADING 1 Disconnect the trailer lights from the towing vehicle 2 Back the trailer down...

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Page 77: ...MENT AND MAINTENANCE 4 5 ol Kit 4 6 riodic Inspection Chart 4 6 ark Plug Cleaning and Adjustment 4 7 ease Points 4 8 el System Inspection 4 10 gine Oil 4 11 Filter Element 4 12 eering Cable Inspection 4 13 rottle Cable Inspection 4 14 verse Gate Mechanism Inspection 4 14 se Replacement 4 15 ttery 4 15 CATIONS 4 18 ...

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Page 79: ...in the fuel system your Yamaha dealer or other mechanic if the fuel system is ined instead COOLING SYSTEM FLUSHING Flush Hose Connector Garden Hose Adapter Cap 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 ...

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Page 81: ...bilge could water the Sport Boat is not to be or a month or more remove attery and store it in a cool lace Clean the battery s cas d terminals using a mixture of g soda and water one tbsp of g soda to one cup of water dielectric grease or petroleum o the battery terminals and to posed connectors 3 If the battery will be stored for a longer period check the specific gravity of the fluid at least on...

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Page 83: ...other equipment nec o perform maintenance not 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 Owner s Manual is damaged order a replacement from a Yamaha Dealer The service information included in this m...

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Page 85: ...cessary 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 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 g...

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Page 87: ... housing with water resistant grease through the grease nipple After first service Every 100 hours or 6 months you may do this yourself Fill the grease slowly and carefully because it can damage the hose and the joints Recommended water resistant grease Yamaha Marine Grease or Yamaha Grease A Grease capacity 33 0 35 0 cc 1 11 1 18 oz Grease capacity 6 0 8 0 cc 0 20 0 27 oz CAUTION MAINTENANCE CARE...

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Page 89: ...e start of a new on otherwise the engine will quickly oil filter should be replaced two years or every 200 s of operation Have a ha dealer replace the oil fil hen necessary 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 Sport Boat NOTE Dis...

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Page 91: ...check k for smooth operation of the and steering nozzles k for proper steering adjust The nozzles should both point ht back when the steering is centered g is stiff or misadjusted ask maha dealer to service it MAINTENANCE CARE 4 ...

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Page 93: ...ating can cause extensive 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...

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Page 95: ...ory the negative terminal of ery Battery Switch This model includes a battery discon nect switch Turn this switch to the Off position when you want to be sure no battery power is available such as dur ing storage to prevent accidental dis charge of the battery or during service work With the battery switch in the Off position the bilge pump will not work even if the bilge pump switch is in the On ...

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Page 97: ...Chapter 5 TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIAL PROCEDURES ESHOOTING 5 1 ubleshooting Chart 5 1 L PROCEDURES 5 3 wing the Sport Boat 5 3 nning on One Engine 5 3 mp Starting 5 4 Pump Clean Out Procedure 5 5 ...

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Page 99: ...ctions Battery switch off Turn on switch 4 17 Jet pump Not latched Latch securely 5 5 cleanout hatch Starter Faulty Have serviced at component Yamaha dealer Shift lever Not in Neutral Shift to Neutral 2 7 motor Engine shut off Clip on cord is not Install clip in engine 2 5 ver switch in place shut off switch does Fuel Empty Refill as soon as possible 3 3 t Stale or Have serviced at contaminated Ya...

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Page 101: ...he cool r intake The operator of the towing boat must keep speed to a minimum and avoid traffic or obstacles which could be a hazard to the driver on the Sport Boat RUNNING ON ONE ENGINE If one engine becomes inoperative the properly running engine can be used to return to shore Operate at a no wake speed to prevent water from flooding the non operating engine through the cooling water intake Do n...

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Page 103: ... procedure off and remove ignition keys e lanyard and wait for all ment to stop e 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 steerin...

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Page 105: ...Chapter 6 CONSUMER INFORMATION INDEX WARRANTY 6 1 EXTENDED SERVICE Y E S 6 4 G TERMS 6 5 FLOAT PLAN 6 6 6 7 ...

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Page 107: ...harge repair or replace at Yamaha s option any parts defective by Yamaha due to faulty workmanship or material from the factory All parts nder warranty will become the property of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A ER S RESPONSIBILITY Under the terms of this warranty the customer will be respon nsuring that the Sport Boat is properly operated maintained and stored as specified in able Owner s Manual r...

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Page 109: ...Yamaha Sport r within the United States Be sure to bring your warranty registration card or other valid original date of purchase If a question or problem arises regarding warranty first con ner of the dealership Since all warranty matters are handled at the dealer level this n the best position to help you If you are still not satisfied and require additional assis se write AMAHA MOTOR CORPORATIO...

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Page 111: ...entally leaves the helm A Personal Flotation Device also known as a life jacket g 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 On The vessel with the right of way when two boats meet ard The right side of the boat The back part of the boat aning Traveling at a medium speed The bow of the boat is out of th...

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Page 113: ...partment 3 9 Fire extinguisher 3 6 Fuel leak 3 8 3 9 4 4 4 10 Fuel oil level 3 7 Jet intake 3 7 5 5 Pre operation checks 3 4 Post operation checks 3 25 Steering 2 5 3 5 4 13 Throttle 3 5 4 14 Checklists 1 9 3 4 4 6 5 1 Circuit breakers and fuses 2 12 4 15 Cleaning 4 4 Cleaning jet pump intake and impeller 5 5 Cleats 2 3 Connecting battery terminals 4 16 Connecting jumper cables 5 4 Cooling system ...

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Page 115: ...uid 4 16 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 other vessels 1 16 S Safety information 1 8 Seat grips 1 11 2 2 Seating positions 1 11 Self bailing deck 3 7 Shallow water operation 1 10 3 13 3 22 Shift 2 7 3 5 Shift lever F N R 2 7 3 5 Spark plug 2 1 4 7 4 18 Specific parts excluded from warranty 6 1 Specificat...

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