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SX230

Owner’s / Operator’s Manual

SX230

Owner’s

/
Operator’s

Manual

LIT-18626-05-71

@2003 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S. A.

Printed in U.S.A.

*SX230(SRT1000)-'04-OwnMnl  9/17/03  3:06 PM  Page 2

Summary of Contents for SX230 High output

Page 1: ...SX230 Owner s Operator s Manual ...

Page 2: ...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 NOTE A NOTE provides ke...

Page 3: ...2 FEATURES FUNCTIONS 1 SAFETY INFORMATION 3 OPERATION 4 MAINTENANCE CARE 5 UBLESHOOTING SPECIAL PROCEDURES 6 CONSUMER INFORMATION SPORT BOAT SX230 ...

Page 4: ... Boat 1 8 uired Equipment 1 9 tional Equipment Recommendations 1 9 sing Limitations 1 10 rational Requirements 1 11 ard Information 1 12 t Boat Characteristics 1 12 t Operation 1 13 er skiing 1 14 F THE ROAD 1 15 ring and Sailing Rules 1 15 s When Encountering Vessels 1 16 er Special Situations 1 17 ding Buoys and Other Markers 1 18 MORE BOATING SAFETY INFORMATION 1 19 ing Education and Training 1...

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 ch or remove electrical parts ing or running engine 6R7 83623 40 ...

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Page 13: ...Lights port Boat is equipped with on lights for use between and sunrise and during peri reduced visibility such as sure these lights are work are turned on when neces ee page 2 12 and 3 9 for formation ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS The following equipment can help make your boating experience safer and more enjoyable Mooring fenders and lines Anchor with suitable line a Danforth type anchor...

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Page 15: ...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 poor health...

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Page 17: ...hen docking Once ine is idling shift to reverse radually increase engine Make sure that there are no es or people behind you shifting into reverse way from the intake grates he engine is on Items such hair loose clothing or PFD can become entangled in parts resulting in severe r drowning Stop the engines and remove the clip from the engine shut off switch before removing any debris or weeds which ...

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Page 19: ...ive way ned vessel These rules which vessel has the right d 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 have the right of way has the du...

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Page 21: ...nd 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 position Fishin...

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Page 23: ...riding your amiliar 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 Safety Hotline 1 800 368 5647 Othe...

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Page 25: ... FUNCTIONS 2 5 ring 2 5 ever 2 5 ne Shut Off Switch 2 6 Switches 2 6 ttle Shift Levers 2 7 Tank Filler Cap 2 9 ges 2 9 heat Warning System 2 13 ches 2 14 el Seat Operation 2 15 eo System 2 15 ne Hood 2 16 age Compartments 2 16 t Walk Through 2 18 Walk Through 2 18 m Platform 2 19 ...

Page 26: ...ngine Compartment Vent Outlets Engine Compartment Vent Inlets Fuel Tank Compartment Air Ventilation Fuel Tank Compartment Drain Plug Jet Pumps Jet Thrust Nozzles Reverse Gate FEATURES FUNCTIONS 2 LOCATION OF MAIN COMPONENTS 1 2 14 8 8 16 15 13 4 3 12 12 5 5 6 7 7 6 9 9 17 18 19 17 18 19 17 18 19 14 15 16 11 12 13 11 11 10 10 ...

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Page 28: ...ht Storage Light Socket w Hook mp Clean out Access Panel Clean out Interlock Switches Boarding Step sory Pedestal Table Mounts ustable Steering Wheel Box Walk Through Folding Windshield g Walk Through Transom Seat Back xtinguisher Holder N OF STEREO COMPONENTS e Control Keypad ers ers ayer Receiver FEATURES FUNCTIONS 2 ...

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Page 30: ...T 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 otherwise the ...

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Page 32: ...Moving the levers forward from Neutral shifts into the Forward position and then as the lever is moved farther accelerates the engines for more thrust Moving the levers back from Neutral shifts into the Reverse position and then as the lever is moved farther accelerates the engines for more thrust The lever must be moved about 35 from Neutral before Forward or Reverse engages and the engine starts...

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Page 34: ...gine rpm The one on the left is for the port engine The one on the right is for the starboard 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...

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Page 36: ...rm The Shallow Alarm function can be set for depths ranging from 3 to 199 feet 1 to 60 3 meters When the depth is less than the chosen setting the alarm is triggered The alarm sounds an audible alarm for 10 seconds while flashing the Warning LED as well as the Alarm indicator and Shallow Alarm indicator on the display After 10 seconds the audible alarm mutes but the Warning LED and the indicators ...

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Page 38: ...n 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 the non operating engine through the c...

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Page 40: ...se the rear facing position of nger seat for an observer eone is water skiing behind Boat There is also a friction adjust how easily the seat must always be locked into ont facing position and the must be locked into either nt facing or if observing a the full rear facing position ing underway STEREO SYSTEM A stereo CD player receiver is stan dard The system consists of the CD player receiver four...

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Page 42: ...age 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 17 FEATURES FUNCTIONS 2 WARNING ...

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Page 44: ...e ladder pull it out erneath the swim platform drop down Before operating eturn the ladder to its storage y from the swim platform e the engines are running gases coming from under ontain carbon monoxide a odorless gas which may ain damage or death when Symptoms include nausea and drowsiness FEATURES FUNCTIONS 2 2 19 ING ...

Page 45: ...k In Procedure 3 16 YOUR SPORT BOAT 3 17 ing to Know Your Sport Boat 3 17 ning to Operate Your Sport Boat 3 17 ing the Sport Boat 3 18 ting with Passengers 3 19 rding from the Water 3 19 rding from a Dock or Landing Jetty 3 20 pping 3 21 king 3 21 ving a Dock 3 22 ching 3 22 horing 3 23 ssing Wakes and Swells 3 24 ERATION CHECKS 3 25 NG 3 27 h 3 27 ering Checklist 3 27 king Your Trailer 3 28 nchin...

Page 46: ...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 recommended by Yamaha because it ...

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Page 48: ...ture 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 securely Remo...

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Page 50: ...uld not be free een the steering wheel and zles Throttle Shifters Move the control levers several times through their full range of motion Operation should be smooth over the complete range of motion and the levers should return to Neutral without hesitation Before launching make sure both jet pump gates drop down over the jet nozzles to their stopper positions when the control levers are moved to...

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Page 52: ...l 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 Chec...

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Page 54: ...tment bilge ne vapors Do not start the you can smell fuel vapors ine compartment or if there ose electrical connections our dealer if there is a prob annot locate or correct Lights Check for proper operation of the bow stern and instrument lights by pressing the switch 3 on the control panel If the stern light is not installed remove it from the storage area lift the socket cover and install it in...

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Page 56: ...he storage 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 58: ...t run gth of time in an enclosed xhaust fumes contain car onoxide a colorless odor s that may cause loss of ousness and death within time Always operate the 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 te...

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Page 60: ...t with engine running Severe damage could result water can flood the non engine through the cool intake If single engine is unavoidable operate t 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 engine has stopped you have...

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Page 62: ...nd 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 wearing water shoes eye pro...

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Page 64: ...tor s view 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...

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Page 66: ...uctions boats or ers are close to the Sport Come to a stop before you he 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 your hand arm or ot...

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Page 68: ... anchoring in 10 feet of et out 40 to 60 feet of line 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 line is strai...

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Page 70: ... few of the con at can adversely affect the any 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 1 for the cooling system flushing proce dure 2 2 Drain residual water from the exhaust system by starting the engine then alternately pushing the control lever up to ...

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Page 72: ...or 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 ball Crisscross the chai...

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Page 74: ...nto 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 the ramp as close ...

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Page 76: ...g 4 4 ENT AND MAINTENANCE 4 5 Kit 4 6 odic Inspection Chart 4 6 k Plug Cleaning and Adjustment 4 7 ase Points 4 8 System Inspection 4 10 ne Oil 4 11 ilter Element 4 12 ring Cable Inspection 4 13 ttle Cable Inspection 4 14 erse Gate Mechanism Inspection 4 14 e Replacement 4 15 ery 4 15 ATIONS 4 18 ...

Page 77: ...em our Yamaha dealer or other mechanic if the fuel system is ed 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 until they are secu...

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Page 79: ...The bilge could ater he Sport Boat is not to be r a month or more remove ery and store it in a cool ce Clean the battery s cas terminals using a mixture of soda and water one tbsp of soda to one cup of water electric grease or petroleum the battery terminals and to sed connectors 3 If the battery will be stored for a longer period check the specific gravity of the fluid at least once a month and r...

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Page 81: ...ec perform maintenance not y 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 manual is intended to...

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Page 83: ...ing 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 good estimate of t...

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Page 85: ...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 87: ... new otherwise the engine will uickly filter should be replaced two years or every 200 of operation Have a a dealer replace the oil fil en 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 accordi...

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Page 89: ...TION check for smooth operation of the and steering nozzles for proper steering adjust he nozzles should both point back when the steering s centered is stiff or misadjusted ask ha dealer to service it MAINTENANCE CARE 4 ...

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Page 91: ... 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 low ...

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Page 93: ...egative terminal of y 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 position Th...

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Page 95: ...Chapter 5 TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIAL PROCEDURES SHOOTING 5 1 bleshooting Chart 5 1 PROCEDURES 5 3 ng the Sport Boat 5 3 ning on One Engine 5 3 p Starting 5 4 Pump Clean Out Procedure 5 5 ...

Page 96: ...ions 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 otor Engine shut off Clip on cord is not Install clip in engine 2 6 r switch in place shut off switch es Fuel Empty Refill as soon as possible 3 3 Stale or Have serviced at contaminated Yamaha deal...

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Page 98: ...ke 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 not operate the...

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Page 100: ...and remove ignition keys lanyard and wait for all ent to stop 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 steering nozzle If you can ...

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Page 102: ...Chapter 6 CONSUMER INFORMATION INDEX WARRANTY 6 1 EXTENDED SERVICE Y E S 6 4 TERMS 6 5 LOAT PLAN 6 6 6 7 ...

Page 103: ...arge repair or replace at Yamaha s option any parts fective by Yamaha due to faulty workmanship or material from the factory All parts der warranty will become the property of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A R S RESPONSIBILITY Under the terms of this warranty the customer will be respon uring that the Sport Boat is properly operated maintained and stored as specified in le Owner s Manual of the Spo...

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Page 105: ...d Yamaha Sport within the United States Be sure to bring your warranty registration card or other valid riginal date of purchase If a question or problem arises regarding warranty first con er of the dealership Since all warranty matters are handled at the dealer level this he best position to help you If you are still not satisfied and require additional assis e write MAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A...

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Page 107: ...identally leaves the helm A Personal Flotation Device also known as a life jacket 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 n The vessel with the right of way when two boats meet d The right side of the boat The back part of the boat ning Traveling at a medium speed The bow of the boat is out of the wa...

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Page 109: ... 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 14 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 Control levers 2 7 Cooling ...

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Page 111: ... s manual 1 8 Recharging battery 4 16 Replenishing the battery fluid 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 alarm 2 11 Shallow water operation 1 10 2 11 3 13 3 22 Shift 2 7 3 5 Spark plug 2 ...

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