Yamaha SX230 High output, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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Attach the engine shut-off cord (lan-
yard) to PFD and keep it free from
steering wheel or other controls so
that the engine stops if the operator
accidentally leaves the helm.
Failure to attach the engine shut-off
cord could result in a runaway boat
if the operator is ejected.
After operation, remove the engine
shut-off cord and the keys to avoid
accidental starting or unauthorized
use by children or others.
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Engine Shut-Off Switch
2
Engine Shut-Off Cord with Clip
3
Cord connected to PFD
Scan constantly for swimmers and
stay away from swimming areas.
Swimmers are hard to see and you
could accidentally hit someone in
the water.
Avoid being hit by another boat! You
should always take responsibility to
watch for other traffic; other boaters
may not be watching for you. If they
do not see you, or you maneuver
more quickly than they expect, you
risk a collision.
Maintain a safe distance from other
boats or watercraft, and also watch
for boats’ ski ropes or fishing lines.
Obey the “Rules of the Road” (see
page 1-15), and be sure to check
behind you before making a turn.
HAZARD INFORMATION
Never start the engine or let it run
for any length of time in an enclosed
area. Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas
that may cause death within a short
time. Always operate the boat in an
open area.
It is also important to have the
engines off when anyone is using
the extended swim step on models
equipped with one because of the
carbon monoxide in the exhaust
gases coming from underneath the
step.
SPORT BOAT CHARACTERISTICS
Jet thrust turns the Sport Boat.
Moving the throttle levers complete-
ly back to idle or the Neutral position
produces only minimum thrust. If
you are traveling at speeds above
trolling, you will have rapidly
decreasing ability to steer without
throttle. You may still have some
turning ability immediately after
moving the throttle levers back to
idle, but once the engines slow
down, the Sport Boat will no longer
respond to steering wheel input until
you apply throttle again or your
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reach a trolling speed. Practice
turningin an open area without
obstructions until you have a good
feel for the maneuver.
Yamaha Sport Boats are water-jet
propelled. The pumps are directly
connected to the engines. This
means that the jet thrust will pro-
duce some movement whenever
the engines are running. The Sport
Boat has a “neutral” position, but
since the Sport Boat is always pro-
ducing thrust while the engines are
running, some forward or reverse
movement may occur.
Do not use the reverse function to
slow down or stop the boat as it
could cause you to lose control, be
ejected, or impact the steering
wheel or other parts of the boat.
This could increase the risk of seri-
ous injury. It could also damage the
shift mechanism.
Reverse can be used to slow down
or stop during slow speed maneu-
vering, such as when docking. Once
the engine is idling, shift to reverse
and gradually increase engine
speed. Make sure that there are no
obstacles or people behind you
before shifting into reverse.
Keep away from the intake grates
while the engine is on. Items such
as long hair, loose clothing, or PFD
straps can become entangled in
moving parts resulting in severe
injury or drowning.
Stop the engines and remove the
clip from the engine shut-off switch
before removing any debris or
weeds, which may have collected
around the jet intakes.
Never insert any object into the jet
thrust nozzle while the engine is
running. Severe injury or death
could result from coming in contact
with the rotating parts of the jet
pump.
NIGHT OPERATION
When using your Sport Boat before
dawn or after dusk, you must have
both bow and stern lights operating.
When at anchor in the dark, the
stern light must be lit. See page
2-12 for instructions.
JET THRUST NOZZLES
INTAKE GRATE
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