Yamaha SR230, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINES
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH MAY
RESULT IF YOU IGNORE ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING:
Before operating your Sport
Boat, become familiar with all
controls. Consult your Yamaha
dealer about any control or func-
tion you do not fully understand.
Attach the engine shut-off switch
cord to your personal flotation
device before operating. Failure
to attach cord could result in a
runaway boat if operator is
ejected.
Check throttle, steering and shift
lever for proper operation before
starting the engine.
Shift into Neutral before starting
engines. Put throttle levers in idle
position before shifting.
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.
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 Sport Boat.
WARNING
CAUTION:
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 cover 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 top onto the rear
deck/hatch.
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 Sport 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.
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PERATION
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PERATION
3
CAUTION:
WARNING
3 FT (90 CM)
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