Yamaha SR230, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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FUEL TANK
If the fuel tank needs to be cleaned or
when any water is found in the fuel sys-
tem, take the Sport Boat to your
Yamaha dealer 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, 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 two years or every 200
hours of operation. Have a
Yamaha dealer replace the oil fil-
ter when 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: Dispose of used oil according
to local regulations.
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 Sport
Boat. Continuing to operate under
such conditions could cause severe
engine damage.
WARNING
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 off 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
Sport Boat have visual access to fuel
filler clamps and hoses. The Sport Boat
has two access points for this purpose.
One access point is the hatch in the
floor directly in front of the rear seats.
Lift the latch to open the hatch. The
other access point is inside the port-
side storage compartment. Remove
the seat cushion then look up inside the
compartment to see the fuel filler hose
and clamp.
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