Yamaha SX210, SR210, AR210 User Manual

READ THIS MANUAL
CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION!

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm.

YAMAHA LIT-CALIF-65-01

Thank you for choosing a Yamaha Boat.
This Owner’s Manual contains informa­tion you will need for proper operation,
maintenance, and care. A thorough
understanding of these simple instruc­tions will help you to obtain maximum
enjoyment from your new Yamaha. If
you have any questions about the oper­ation or maintenance of your boat,
please consult a Yamaha dealer.

Because Yamaha has a policy of contin­uing product improvement, this product
may not be exactly as described in this
Owner’s Manual. Specifications are
subject to change without notice.

This manual should be considered a
permanent part of this boat and should
remain with it even if the boat is subse­quently sold.

IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION:

In this manual, information of particular
importance is distinguished in the fol­lowing ways:

The Safety Alert Symbol means
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

Failure to follow WARNING instruc­tions could result in severe injury or
death to the machine operator, a
bystander, or a person inspecting or
repairing the boat.

A CAUTION indicates special precau­tions that must be taken to avoid
damage to the boat.

NOTE: A NOTE provides key informa-

tion to make procedures easier or clear­er.

TO THE OWNER

AR210 (FRT1100C-F)

SR210 (FRT1100-F), SX210 (FRT1100A-F/FRT1100B-F),

OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL

© 2006 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

1st Edition, June 2006

All rights reserved. Any reprinting

or unauthorized use

without the written permission of

Yamaha Motor Corporation,

USA is expressly prohibited.

Printed in USA

LIT-18626-07-19

06-331

WARNING

CAUTION:

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AR210, SR210, SX210

Chapter 1

SAFETY INFORMATION

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER RECORDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

Primary I.D. Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

Hull Identification Number (H.I.N.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

Engine Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

Star Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Emission Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

IMPORTANT LABELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8

Limitations On Who May Operate the Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8

Required Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9

Additional Equipment Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9

Cruising Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Operational Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11

Hazard Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Boat Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12

Night Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13

Water-skiing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14

RULES OF THE ROAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15

Steering and Sailing Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15

Rules When Encountering Vessels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16

Other Special Situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17

Reading Buoys and Other Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

TO GET MORE BOATING SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19

Boating Education and Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19

ENJOY YOUR BOAT RESPONSIBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20

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IDENTIFICATION

NUMBER RECORDS

Record your Primary I.D., H.I.N., and
engine numbers in the spaces provided
to assist you in ordering spare parts
from your Yamaha Boat dealer. Also
record and keep these I.D. numbers in
a separate place in case your boat is
stolen.

PRIMARY I.D. NUMBER

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The Primary I.D. number is stamped on
a label 1attached to the inside of the
engine compartment.

HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(H.I.N.)

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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

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attached to the

top of each engine’s oil tank.

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STAR LABELS

This watercraft is labeled in California
with a California Air Resources Board
(CARB) star label 1. See below for a
desciption of your particular label.

ONE STAR - LOW EMISSION

The one-star label identifies engines
that meet the Air Resources Board’s
2001 exhaust emission standards.
Engines meeting these standards have
75% lower emissions than convention­al carbureted two-stroke engines.
These engines are equivalent to the
U.S. EPA’s 2006 standards for marine
engines.

TWO STARS - VERY LOW EMISSION

The two-star label identifies engines
that meet the Air Resources Board’s
2004 exhaust emission standards.
Engines meeting these standards have
20% lower emissions that One Star­Low-Emission engines.

THREE STARS - ULTRA LOW EMISSION

The three-star label identifies engines
that meet the Air Resources Board’s
2008 exhaust emission standards.
Engines meeting these standards have
65% lower emissions than One Star­Low-Emission engines.

FOUR STARS ­SUPER ULTRA LOW EMISSION

The four-star label identifies engines
that meet the Air Resources Board’s
Sterndrive and Inboard marine engine
2009 exhaust emission standards.
Personal Watercraft and Outboard
marine engines may also comply with
these standards. Engines meeting
these standards have 90% lower emis­sions than One Star - Low Emission
engines.

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EMISSION CONTROL

INFORMATION

This engine family conforms to U.S.
EPA regulations for marine SI engines.

APPROVAL LABEL OF EMISSION
CONTROL CERTIFICATE

This label is attached to the electrical
box.

1 Emission control information

label

MANUFACTURED DATE LABEL

2 Manufactured date label

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EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION

ENGINE FAMILY :

THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA REGULATIONS FOR MARINE S1 ENGINES

FELs

YAMAHA MOTOR CO., CO, LTD.

g/low - hr

SPARK PLUG GAP (mm) :

TROLLING SPEED :

rpm

YAMAHA

Manufactured:

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IMPORTANT LABELS

WAKEBOARD TOWER

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WARNING LABELS

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AR210 MODEL ONLY

OTHER LABELS

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SAFETY

INFORMATION

The safe use and operation of this
boat is dependent upon the use of
proper operating techniques, as well
as upon the common sense, good
judgment, and expertise of the oper­ator. Every operator should know
the following requirements before
operating the boat.

 Before operating the boat, read the

Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, the
Operation Instruction Card, and all
warning and caution labels on the
boat. Also, watch the Basic
Orientation Video provided with your
boat. These materials should give
you an understanding of the boat
and its operation.

 Never allow anyone to operate this

boat until they too have read the
Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, the
Operation Instruction Card, and all
warning and caution labels, and if
possible watched the Basic
Orientation Video. Showing them
the video may help reinforce the
information contained in these
materials.

LIMITATIONS ON WHO MAY
OPERATE THE BOAT

 Yamaha recommends a minimum

operator age of 16 years old.

 Adults must supervise use by

minors.

 Know the operator age and training

requirements for your state. A boat­ing safety course is recommended
and may be required in your state.
You can find local rules by contact­ing the United States Coast Guard
(USCG), the National Association of
State Boating Law Administrators,
or your local Power Squadron.

 This boat is designed to carry the

operator, up to 8 passengers, and
cargo. Never exceed the maximum
load limit or allow more than 9 per­sons (or 8 persons if a water skier is
being pulled) to ride in the boat at
one time. Weight distribution affects
performance. Keep weight in the
boat low and evenly distributed from
side-to-side and front-to-back.
Remove any unnecessary cargo
and store it on shore.

Maximum Load: 1674 lb. (759 kg) is
the maximum total weight of per­sons on board.
1840 lb. (834 kg) is the maximum
total weight of persons and cargo.

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REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has
regulations which describe minimum
standards of safety. You must comply
with these regulations, which apply to
boats like your boat which are less than
26 feet long.

 Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs):

USCG-approved PFDs worn by all
people aboard, plus at least one
Type IV (throwable type).

 Fire Extinguisher:

At least one B-1 type hand-held
portable fire extinguisher.

 Visual Distress Signals:

It is recommended that a USCG­approved pyrotechnic device be
stored on your boat. A mirror can
also be used as an emergency sig­nal. Contact your Yamaha dealer or
the Coast Guard for more informa­tion.

 Sound Signalling Device:

Your boat is equipped with a horn
that can be used to signal other
boats. See “Rules of the Road” for
more information.

 Navigation Lights:

Your boat is equipped with naviga­tion lights for use between sunset
and sunrise, and during periods of
reduced visibility, such as fog. Be
sure these lights are working and
are turned on when necessary (see
page 2-14 and 3-9 for more infor­mation).

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 and line that
is at least 6-times the depth of the
water where you will drop anchor
are recommended).

 Manual-type bilge pump.

 First Aid kit.

 Waterproof flashlight with extra bat-

teries.

 Tool kit with assorted screwdrivers,

pliers, wrenches (including metric
sizes), and electrical tape.

 Oar or paddle (look for one with a

boat hook on the other end).

 Spare parts, such as an extra set of

spark plugs and fuses.

 Navigation charts for the waters

where you will be boating.

 Tow rope.

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CRUISING LIMITATIONS

 Scan constantly for people, objects,

and other watercraft. Be alert for
conditions that limit your visibility or
block your vision of others.

 Operate defensively at safe speeds

and keep a safe distance from peo­ple, objects, and other watercraft.

 Do not follow directly behind other

boats.

 Do not go near others to spray or

splash them with water.

 Avoid sharp turns or other maneu-

vers that make it hard for others to
avoid you or understand where you
are going.

 Avoid areas with submerged objects

or shallow water.

 Operate within your limits and avoid

aggressive maneuvers to reduce
the risk of loss of control, ejection,
and collision.

 This is a high-performance boat –

not a toy. Sharp turns or jumping
waves or wakes can increase the

risk of back/spinal injury (paralysis),
facial injuries, and broken legs,
ankles, and other bones. Do not
jump waves or wakes.

 Do not operate the boat in rough

water, bad weather, or when visibili­ty is poor; this may lead to an acci­dent causing injury or death. Be
alert to the possibility of bad weath­er. Take note of weather forecasts
and the prevailing weather condi­tions before setting out in your boat.

 Never operate in water that is less

than 3 ft. (90 cm) deep, otherwise
you increase your chance of hitting
a submerged object, which could
result in injury.

 Leave a “float plan” with a responsi-

ble person on shore. Tell where you
plan to go and when you plan to
arrive, and provide a description of
your boat. Advise this person if your
plans change and also when you
arrive to prevent false alarms. A
sample float plan is included on
page 6-6.

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

 All riders must wear a Coast Guard

approved personal flotation device
(PFD).

 Eye protection is recommended to

keep wind, water, and glare from the
sun out of your eyes while you oper­ate your boat. Restraining straps for
eyewear are made which are
designed to float should your eye­wear fall into the water.

 Footwear and gloves are recom-

mended.

 NEVER operate the boat after con-

suming alcohol or taking drugs.

 For reasons of safety and proper

care of the boat, always perform 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.

 Do not attempt to modify this boat!

Modifications to your boat may
reduce safety and reliability, and
render the boat unsafe or illegal to
use.

PFD

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 Attach the engine shut-off cord (lan-

yard) to the PFD and keep it free
from the 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.

1 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.

BOAT CHARACTERISTICS

 Jet thrust turns the boat. Moving the

throttle levers completely 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 boat will no longer
respond to steering wheel input until
you apply throttle again or you reach
a trolling speed. Practice turning in

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an open area without obstructions
until you have a good feel for the
maneuver.

 This Yamaha Boat is water-jet pro-

pelled. The pumps are directly con­nected to the engines. This means
that the jet thrust will produce some
movement whenever the engines
are running. The boat has a “neu­tral” position, but since the boat is
always producing 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 seri­ous injury. It could also damage the
shift mechanism.

 Reverse can be used to slow down

or stop during slow speed maneu­vering, 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 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
2-14 for instructions.

JET THRUST NOZZLES

INTAKE GRATE

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WATER-SKIING

You can use the boat to tow a water
skier, using the tow cleat provided.

It is the boat operator’s responsibility to
be alert to the safety of the water-skier
and others. Know and follow all state
and local water-skiing regulations in
effect for the waters in which you will be
operating.

The following are some important con­siderations for minimizing risks while
water-skiing.

 The skier should wear an approved

PFD, preferably a brightly colored
one so boat operators can see the
skier.

 The skier should wear protective

clothing. Severe internal injuries can
occur if water is forced into body
cavities as a result of falling into the
water or while reboarding. Normal
swimwear does not adequately pro­tect against forceful water entry into
rectum or vagina. The skier should
wear a wetsuit bottom or clothing
that provides equivalent protection.
Such clothing includes thick, tightly
woven, sturdy, and snug fitting

apparel such as denim, but does not
include spandex or similar fabrics
like those used in bicycle shorts.

 A second person should be on

board as a spotter to watch the
skier; in most states, it is required by
law. Let the skier direct the opera­tor’s control of speed and direction
with hand signals.

 When preparing to pull a skier, oper-

ate the boat at the slowest possible
speed until the boat is well away
from the skier and slack in the
towrope is taken up. Make sure that
the rope is not looped around any­thing.

After checking that the skier is ready
and that there is no traffic or other
obstacles, apply enough throttle to
raise the skier.

 Make smooth, wide turns. The boat

is capable of very sharp turns,
which could exceed the abilities of
the skier. Keep the skier at least
50m (164 ft), about twice the dis­tance of a standard towrope, away
from any potential hazard.

 Be alert to the hazard of the towrope

handle snapping back at the boat
when the skier falls or is unable to
get up on the skis.

For the AR210, also see page 2-20 for
Wakeboard Tower use.

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RULES OF THE ROAD

Your Yamaha Boat is legally considered
a powerboat. Operation of the boat
must be in accordance with the rules
and regulations governing the water­way on which it is used.

Just as there are rules that apply when
you are driving on streets and high­ways, there are waterway rules that
apply when you are operating your
boat. These rules are used internation­ally, and are also enforced by the
United States Coast Guard and local
agencies.You should be aware of these
rules, and follow them whenever you
encounter another vessel on the water.

Several sets of rules prevail according
to geographic location, but are all basi­cally the same as the International
Rules of the Road. The rules presented
here in this Owner’s/Operator’s Manual
are condensed, and have been provid­ed for your convenience only. Consult
your local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
or Department of Motor Vehicles for a
complete set of rules governing the
waters in which you will be operating
your boat.

STEERING AND SAILING RULES

Whenever two vessels on the water
meet one another, one vessel has the
right-of-way; it is called the “stand-on”
vessel. The vessel that does not have
the right-of-way is called the “give-way”
or “burdened” vessel. These rules
determine which vessel has the right­of-way, and what each vessel should
do.

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 duty to take posi­tive and timely action to stay out of the
way of the stand-on vessel. Normally,
you should not cross in front of the ves­sel with the right-of-way. You should
slow down or change directions briefly
and pass behind the other vessel. You
should always move in such a way that
the operator of the other vessel can
see what you are doing.

The General Prudential Rule regarding
the right-of-way is that if a collision
appears unavoidable, neither boat has
the right-of-way. Both boats must avoid
the collision.

In other words, follow the standard
rules except when a collision will occur
unless both vessels try to avoid each
other. If that is the case, both vessels
become give-way vessels.

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RULES WHEN ENCOUNTERING
VESSELS

There are three main situations that
you may encounter with other vessels
which could lead to a collision unless
the Steering Rules are followed:

Meeting: you are approaching another
vessel head-on.

Crossing: you are traveling across
another vessel’s path.

Overtaking: you are passing or being
passed by another vessel.

In the following illustration, your boat is
in the center.You should give the right­of-way to any vessels shown in the
white area (you are the give-way ves­sel). Any vessels in the shaded area
must yield to you (they are the give-way
vessels). Both you and the meeting
vessel must alter course to avoid each
other.

Meeting

If you are meeting another power ves­sel head on, and are close enough to
run the risk of collision, neither of you
has the right-of-way! Both of you
should alter course to avoid an acci­dent. You should keep the other vessel
on your port (left) side. This rule does
not apply if both of you will clear one
another if you continue on your set
course and speed.

Crossing

When two power-driven vessels are
crossing each other’s path close
enough to run the risk of collision, the
vessel which has the other on the star­board (right) side must keep out of the
way of the other. If the other vessel is
on your starboard (right) side, you must
keep out of its way; you are the give­way vessel. If the other vessel is on
your port (left) side, remember that you
should maintain course and direction,
provided the other vessel gives you the
right-of-way, as it should.

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Overtaking

If you are passing another vessel, you
are the give-way vessel. This means
that the other vessel is expected to
maintain its course and speed. You
must stay out of its way until you are
clear of it. Likewise, if another vessel is
passing you, you should maintain your
speed and direction so that the other
vessel can steer itself around you.

OTHER SPECIAL SITUATIONS

There are three other rules you should
be aware of when operating your boat
around other vessels.

Narrow Channels and Bends

When navigating in narrow channels,
you should keep to the right when it is
safe and practical to do so. If the oper­ator of a power-driven vessel is prepar­ing to go around a bend that may
obstruct the view of other water ves­sels, the operator should sound a pro­longed blast of four to six seconds on
the horn. If another vessel is around
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 con­sidered fishing vessels. Fishing vessels
have the right-of-way regardless of
position. Fishing vessels cannot, how­ever, impede the passage of other ves­sels in narrow channels.

Sailing Vessel Right-of-Way

Sailing vessels should normally be
given the right-of-way. The exceptions
to this are:

1. When the sailing vessel is overtak­ing the power-driven vessel, the
power-driven vessel has the right­of-way.

2. Sailing vessels should keep clear of
any fishing vessel.

3. In a narrow channel, a sailing vessel
should not hamper the safe pas­sage of a power-driven vessel that
can navigate only in such a channel.

GIVE-WAY
VESSEL

GIVE-WAY
VESSEL

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“1” “3” “5” “7”
LIGHTED BUOY (Port Hand)
Odd number, increasing toward head
of navigation. Leave to port (left) pro­ceeding

White Light Green Light

OR

Old New

“2” “4” “6”
LIGHTED BUOY (Starboard Hand)
Even number, increasing toward head
of navigation. Leave to starboard
(right) proceeding up-stream

White Light Green Light

OR

Old New

“A”
LIGHTED SAFE WATER BUOY
No number. Marks midchannel, pass
on either side. Letter has no lateral sig­nificance, used for identification and
location purposes.

Top Mark

White Light Green Light

OR

Old New

RB “L” RB “L”
LIGHTED PREFERRED
CHANNEL TO PORT BUOY

No number. Topmost band red ­preferred channel is to left of buoy.
Letter has no lateral significance,
used for identification and location
purposes.

Red or Red
White Light Light

OR

Old New

N “2”

NUN BUOY

Even number. Leave to starboard.

No change

C “1”

CAN BUOY

Odd number. Leave to port.

OR

Old New

SECONDARY CHANNEL BUOYS

STARTS NEW NUMBERING SYSTEM

Proceeding toward head of

navigation from seaward

MAIN CHANNEL

SECONDARY CHANNEL

“7”

“6”

C “1”

N “2”

RB “L”

or

RG “L”

“5”

“4”

“3”

“A”

“2”

“1”

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Reading Buoys and Other Markers

The waters of the United States are
marked for safe navigation by the later­al system of buoyage. Simply put,
buoys and markers have an arrange­ment of shapes, colors, numbers, and
lights to show which side of the buoy a
boater should pass on when navigating
in a particular direction. The markings
on these buoys are oriented from the
perspective of being entered from sea­ward (the boater is going towards the
harbor). Red buoys are passed on your
starboard (right) side when proceeding
from open water into port, and black
buoys are to your port (left) side. An
easy way to remember the meaning of
the colors is the phrase “red right
returning.” When navigating out of the
harbor, your position with respect to the
buoys should be reversed; red buoys
should be to port and black buoys to
starboard.

Many bodies of water used by boaters
are entirely within the boundaries of a
particular state. The Uniform State
Waterway Marking System has been
devised for these waters.

This system uses buoys and signs with
distinctive shapes and colors to show
regulatory or advisory information.
These markers are white with black let­ters and orange borders. They signify
speed zones, restricted areas, danger
areas, and general information.

Remember, markings may vary by geo­graphic location. Always consult local
boating authorities before riding your
boat in unfamiliar waters.

TO GET MORE BOATING

SAFETY INFORMATION

Be informed about boating safety.
Additional publications and information
can be obtained from many organiza­tions, 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

Other Sources:

You can find local rules by contacting
the National Association of State
Boating Law Administrators, or your
local Power Squadron.

BOAT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

The Online Boating Safety Course,
available through the watercraft section
of the yamaha-motor.com website, is a
free, 50-question learning course avail­able to the public. Upon successful
completion of 80 percent or better, the
user can request a certificate of com­pletion by mail or can download one
immediately. The Online Boating Safety
Course, provided by the Boat/US
Foundation, is approved by the
National Association of State Boating
Law Administrators (NASBLA) and rec­ognized by the United States Coast
Guard. This course meets the educa­tion requirement for those states that
recognize non-proctored, NASBLA­approved courses.

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ENJOY YOUR BOAT

RESPONSIBLY

You share the areas you enjoy when
operating your boat with others and
with nature. So your enjoyment
includes a responsibility to treat these
other people, and the lands, waters,
and wildlife with respect and courtesy.

Whenever and wherever you are boat­ing, think of yourself as the guest of
those around you. Remember, for
example, that the sound of your boat
may be music to you, but it could be
just noise to others. And the exciting
splash of your wake can make waves
others won't enjoy. Avoid riding close to
shoreline homes and waterfowl nesting
areas or other wildlife areas, and keep
a respectful distance from fishermen,
other boats, swimmers, and populated
beaches. When travel in areas like
these is unavoidable, operate slowly
and obey all laws.

Remember that pollution can be harm­ful to the environment. Do not refuel or
add oil where a spill could cause dam­age to nature. And keep your surround­ings pleasant for the people and wildlife
that share the waterways: don't litter!

When you go boating responsibly, with
respect and courtesy for others, you
help ensure that our waterways stay
open for the enjoyment of a variety of
recreational opportunities.

Chapter 2

FEATURES & FUNCTIONS

LOCATION OF MAIN COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

OPERATION OF CONTROLS AND OTHER FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Tilt Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Engine Shut-Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Main Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Throttle/Shift Levers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Fuel Tank Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Overheat Warning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Swivel Seat Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Stereo System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Engine Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Front Walk-Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Rear Walk-Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Swim Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Wakeboard Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

2-1

Main Features:

Fuel Tank
Battery
Blower Motor

Port/Starboard Features:

Flush Attachments
Electrical Boxes
Oil Tanks
Oil Tank Cap/ Dipstick
Mufflers
Muffler Boxes
Spark Plugs/ Spark Plug Caps

Air Filter Cases
Hood Supports
Engine Compartment Vent Outlets
Engine Compartment Vent Inlets
Fuel Tank Compartment Air Ventilation
Fuel Tank Compartment Drain Plug
Jet Pumps
Jet Thrust Nozzles
Reverse Gate

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12

13

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8

9

6

5

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2

1

1

2

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11

10

3

4

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7

8

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19

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2

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2-2

AA

BB

CC

BB

BB

BB

6

6

12

24

5

6

5

6

1

19

4

3

3

3

2

3

3 3

3

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8

3

3

1

6

5

20

9

6

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22

5

17

14

21

23

5

15

13

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2-3

LOCATION OF MAIN COMPONENTS:

Bow Lights

Bow Eye

Storage Compartments

Bow Anchor Locker

Grab Handles

Cleats

Courtesy Lights

Fuel Tank Inspection Access Hatch

Throttle/Shift Levers

Cooler

Stern Light Storage

Stern Light Socket

Ski Tow Hook

Jet Pump Clean-out Access Panel

Pump Clean-out Interlock Switches

Rear Boarding Step

Accessory Pedestal Table Mounts

Tilt Adjustable Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Center Walk-Through

Walk-Through Transom

Fire Extinguisher Holder

Stern Ladder

Bow Ladder

Wakeboard Tower (AR210 ONLY, not shown)

LOCATION OF STEREO COMPONENTS:

AA

Remote Control Keypad (AR and SX MODEL ONLY)

BB

Speakers

CC

CD Player/Receiver

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1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

2-4

Control Features:

Speedometer

Tachometer

Depth Finder

Fuel Gauge

Ignition Switch Keys

Steering Wheel

Tilt Adjustment Lever

Switches and Breakers

LOCATION OF MAIN COMPONENTS

Control Features:

Hull Drain

Speedometer Pick-up

Steering Nozzle

Reverse Gates

Ladder

Trailer Strap Eyes

Deck Drain

Depth Finder Transponder

PORT

STARBOARD

2

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1

4

2

2

3

5

5

6

7

45

40

4

5

YAMAHA

3

6

35

MPH

RPM

DEPTH

2

1

0

50

x 1000

30

7

55

20

8

60

10

9

YAMAHA

YAMAHA

1

2

3

4

4

5

3

6

RPM

x 1000

2

7

f

e

8

0

9

Fuel

YAMAHA

8

5

6

7

8

6

1

2

3

4

4

5

3

8

7

1

4

2

3

5

6

7

8

6

2-5

OPERATION OF

CONTROLS AND

OTHER FUNCTIONS

STEERING

1 Steering wheel

Your boat can be steered by turning the
steering wheel the same direction you
wish to travel, to the right or left. When
the wheel is turned, the angle of the jet
(output) nozzles at the rear of the craft
is changed, and the change in direction
of the nozzles changes the direction of
the boat accordingly. Since the strength
of the jet thrust determines the speed
and direction of a turn, the throttle must
always be opened above idle when
attempting a turn, except at trolling
speed.

Because boats steer from the stern
(rear), the stern of the boat swings out
in the opposite direction of your turn. If
you turn to the starboard (right), for
example, the stern of the boat will
swing to the left. Keep this in mind
when navigating near a person in the
water, such as a down skier, or an
obstacle, such 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, otherwise the steering
wheel could suddenly change
position, which may lead to an
accident.

• Be sure the steering wheel is
locked in position after adjust­ment. If the steering wheel is not
locked in position, it may sudden­ly change position during opera­tion, which may lead to an
accident.

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2

4

5

45

40

4

5

YAMAHA

3

6

RPM

DEPTH

x 1000

2

7

1

8

0

9

YAMAHA

3

6

35

RPM

MPH

50

x 1000

2

7

30

55

20

60

10

YAMAHA

f

e

8

0

9

Fuel

YAMAHA

1

WARNING

ENGINE SHUT-OFF SWITCH

The clip on the end of the engine shut­off cord must be attached to the engine
shut-off switch for the engines to run.
The cord must be attached to a secure
place on the operator’s personal flota­tion device (PFD) or arm or leg. Should
the operator fall overboard or leave the
helm, the cord will pull out the clip,
stopping ignition to both engines. This
will prevent the boat from running away
under power.

➀ Engine shut-off switch
➁ Engine shut-off cord with clip
➂ Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)

 Always attach the engine shut-off

cord to your personal flotation
device (PFD) or arm or leg,
BEFORE starting the engines.
Failure to attach the cord could
result in a runaway boat if the
operator is ejected.

 Do not attach the cord to clothing

that could tear loose. Do not route
the cord in such a way that it
could become entangled, pre­venting it from functioning.

 Avoid accidentally pulling the

cord during normal operation.
Once the engines have stopped
you have no steering control of
the boat which could result in an
accident. Also, without engine
power, the boat could slow rapid­ly from planing speed. This could
cause people and objects in the
boat to be thrown forward, which
could cause injury.

MAIN SWITCHES

There is a main switch for each engine.
The main switches control the ignition
and electrical circuits as follows:

Port (left) engine
Starboard (right) engine

2-6

2

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2

1

WARNING

1

1

2

2

2-7

OFF:

Ignition circuits are switched off. The
engine cannot be started but other
switches will operate. (The key can be
removed.)

ON:

Ignition circuits are switched on (The
key cannot be removed).

START:

The starter motor will turn to start the
engine. (When the key is released, it
returns automatically to “ON.”)

NOTE:

• The engine will not start when the
engine shut-off cord clip is removed
from the engine stop switch. The
starter motor will turn over without
the cord attached.

• The ignition switch will not operate
(the starter motor will not turn over)
if the battery switch in the battery
compartment is turned to the off
position. See page 4-3 for more
information.

THROTTLE/SHIFT LEVERS

Before starting the engine, check the
operation of each engine’s throttle/
shift lever. It should move smoothly
through the full range of operation.
Otherwise, there could be loss of
control and an accident.

A separate lever for each engine con­trols both throttle and shifting. In normal
operation, the levers are moved togeth­er. 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 to accel­erate.

SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH MAY
RESULT IF YOU IGNORE ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING.

 Check throttle, steering, and shift

lever for proper operation before
starting the engines.

 Shift into neutral before starting

engines.

 Make sure there are no people or

objects behind the boat before
starting or shifting into Reverse.

 When operating in Reverse, go

slowly. Do not open the throttle
more than half. Otherwise, the
boat may become unstable,
which could result in loss of con­trol and an accident.

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2

Throttle/ Shift Lever, port (left) side
engine
Throttle/ Shift Lever, starboard (right)
side engine
Neutral
Forward
Reverse
Free Accelerator Button

2

3

4

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6

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3

4

5

6

WARNING

WARNING

2-8

 Do not shift into Reverse while

traveling at planing speeds. Loss
of control, boat swamping, or
damage to the boat could occur.

NOTE: This boat is equipped with

“start-in-gear” protection. The engines
will not start unless the levers are in the
Neutral position.

Free Accelerator

This control is equipped with a “Free
Accelerator” button which will allow
engines to be accelerated with the jet
pump gates in the Neutral position.

The boat will start moving as if it
were in Forward or Reverse if engine
speed is increased above idle in
Neutral. Use the Free Accelerator
only if necessary and be prepared
for the possibility of boat move­ment.

The shift lever controls the direction of
travel.

The drive line on the boat is direct
drive, so jet thrust is always being pro­duced while the engines are running.
The direction of the boat is controlled
by jet pump gates which direct the flow
of the jet thrust as follows:

Forward

The jet pump gates are lifted all the
way up. All jet thrust is to the rear,
which moves the boat forward.

Neutral

The jet pump gates are dropped down
part way over the jet nozzles. Some jet
thrust is to the rear and some jet thrust
is redirected forward. This balance of
thrust acts like “neutral” to keep the
boat from moving.

Leave the throttles in the idle posi­tion when Neutral is selected. The
boat will start moving as if it was in
Forward or Reverse if engine speed
is increased above idle in Neutral.

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WARNING

WARNING

2-9

Reverse

The jet pump gates are dropped all the
way down over the jet nozzles. Jet thrust
is redirected toward the bow of the boat,
which moves the boat backward.

FUEL TANK FILLER CAP

To remove the fuel tank filler cap, turn it
counterclockwise.

Fuel tank filler cap

Be sure to tighten the cap securely
before operating.

GAUGES

1. Speedometer

The speedometer 1 shows the boat
speed in miles per hour (mph).

2. Tachometers

The boat has two tachometers 2
which display engine 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.

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2

1

4

5

45

40

4

5

YAMAHA

3

6

RPM

DEPTH

x 1000

2

7

1

8

0

9

YAMAHA

3

6

35

RPM

MPH

0

5

x 1000

2

30

20
10

7

55

0

6

YAMAHA

f

e

8

0

9

Fuel

YAMAHA

1

1

2

YAMAHA

DEPTH

45

40

4

5

3

6

35

MPH

RPM

x 1000

2

0

3

7

1

20

8

10

0

9

YAMAHA

YAMAHA

2

4

5

3

6

RPM

50

x 1000

2

7

5

5

60

f

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8

0

9

Fuel

YAMAHA

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3. Fuel Level Gauge

The fuel level gauge 1 shows the
amount of fuel in the fuel tank. The
ignition switch must be in the “ON”
position to activate the gauge.

Always consider the distance you are
traveling and the amount of fuel you
have available. Be sure you have
enough fuel to reach your next fuel
stop. A good tip to remember is to use
a third of your fuel to get out, a third to
get back, and keep a third in reserve.

4. Depth Finder

Warning LED
Shallow Alarm Indicator
Deep Alarm Indicator
Units of Measure
Up Key
Down Key
Display
Depth Readout
Alarm Indicator

The Depth Finder continually monitors
and displays a reading of water depths
from 2.5 to 200 feet (0.8 to 61 meters).
The instrument calculates the depth by
emitting sound signals and measuring
how long it takes for the sound to
“echo” off the bottom. In addition, the
gauge can be set for each use to give
an alarm when a specified shallow­water or deep-water depth is reached.

• The depth finder should not be
used as a navigational aid to pre­vent grounding, boat damage, or
personal injury. Always operate
the boat at slow speeds in unfa-

2

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UNCTIONS

1

4

5

45

40

4

5

YAMAHA

3

6

RPM

DEPTH

x 1000

2

7

1

8

0

9

YAMAHA

3

6

35

RPM

MPH

50

x 1000

2

30

20

10

7

5

5

60

YAMAHA

f

e

8

0

9

Fuel

YAMAHA

9

8

7

6

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3

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9

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2

3

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5

WARNING

miliar water, or if you suspect
shallow water or submerged
objects, as water depth may
change too quickly to allow time
for you to react.

• Extremely dirty water, very soft
bottom, high speeds, deep water,
or a combination of the above
may result in incomplete or inac­curate readings.

Setting the Measurement Unit

The depth readout and alarm functions
can be set to Feet (FT) or Meters (M).
The default unit is Feet. If Meter depth
readings are preferred, this must be set
for each use.

1) Press the “UP” and “DOWN” keys at
the same time.

2) To set the units to feet press the
“UP” key. “FT” will flash on the dis­play.

3) To set the units to meters press the
“DOWN” key. “M” will flash on the
display.

4) The display automatically returns to
the normal mode after 5 seconds.

NOTE: Extremely dirty water, very soft
bottom, high speeds, deep water, or a
combination of the above may result in
incomplete or inaccurate readings.
Under these conditions variable read­ings or “- - -” will be displayed.

Setting the Shallow Alarm

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 continue to blink until the
depth increases, or the alarm is reset.

NOTE: Set the Shallow Alarm function
each time you wish to use it. The gauge
does not retain the setting after the
main switch is turned off.

1) Press the “UP” key located on the
front of the display. The current
alarm setting will be displayed on
the display. “000” is the default set­ting (no alarm function).

2) Press the “UP” key again within 5
seconds to increase the selected
value (more water depth before
alarm). Press the “DOWN” key to

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reduce the value. Press and release
either key to change the value in 1­foot increments. Press and hold the
key to change the value in 9-foot
increments per second.

3) After your selection is made, the
display will return to normal opera­tion after 5 seconds.

4) The Alarm indicator and Shallow
Alarm indicator will now be present.

Setting the Deep Alarm

The Deep Alarm function can be set for
depths ranging from 3 to 199 feet (1 to

60.3 meters). When the depth is more

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 the Deep Alarm Indicator
on the display.

After 10 seconds the audible alarm
mutes and the Warning LED and the
indicators continue to blink until the
depth decreases, or the alarm is reset.

NOTE: Set the Deep Alarm function
each time you wish to use it.The gauge
does not retain the setting after the
main switch is turned off.

1) Press the “DOWN” key located on
the front of the display. The current
alarm setting will be displayed on
the display. “000” is the default set­ting (no alarm function).

2) Press the “UP” key within 5 seconds
to increase the selected value
(more water depth). Press the
“DOWN” key to reduce the value.
Press and release either key to
change the value in 1-foot incre­ments. Press and hold the key to
change the value in 9-foot incre­ments per second.

3) After your selection is made, the
unit will return to normal operation
after 5 seconds.

4) The Alarm indicator and Deep
Alarm indicator will now be present.

5. Warning Indicators

There are three warning indicators
in each tachometer to alert you
about certain conditions on your
boat. These warnings correspond to
the engine monitored by the
tachometer.

Check Engine –

If a sensor mal­function or a short circuit is detect­ed, the warning indicator will come
on. If this occurs, reduce engine
speed and return to shore. Have a
Yamaha dealer check the engine
and circuits.

Engine Overheat –

This model is
equipped with an engine overheat
warning system. See the following
section for an explanation.

Oil Pressure –

If oil pressure does
not rise to specification, the oil pres­sure warning indicator comes on. At
the same time, engine speed reduc­tion control is activated, limiting
maximum speed to 3000 rpm. If this
occurs, reduce engine speed and
return to shore. Have a Yamaha

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dealer check the engine oil pres­sure.

NOTE: All three warning indicators
blink when the No-Wake Mode system
is engaged (see page 2-15).

OVERHEAT WARNING SYSTEM

The engine has an overheat warning
device. If either engine starts to over­heat, the engine speed of the affected
engine will be limited to 3000 rpm.

Each engine is equipped with cooling­water pilot outlets 1 on the starboard
side of the hull. Check that water
comes out of the outlet while the
engine is running, particularly while
applying throttle. If you do not see any
water at the outlet, cooling water may
not be circulating in the engine.

NOTE: If water cooling passages on
the engines are dry, it will take about 20
seconds for water to reach the pilot out­lets after starting.

If water is not circulating, something
may be clogging the jet intake grate.
Refer to the Jet Pump Clean-Out pro­cedures on page 5-5 for further infor­mation.

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 “no­wake” speed to prevent water from
flooding the non-operating engine
through the cooling water intake.
See page 2-15 for “No Wake Mode”
system operation.

BOTH ENGINES OVERHEATING —
If getting a tow from another vessel
is not possible, operate both
engines just slightly above idle
while you return to shore. If you can
be towed, refer to “Towing the boat”
on page 5-3.

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DEPTH

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2

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7

8

9

6

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3

RPM

MPH

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CAUTION:

SWITCHES

1 Blower
2 Bilge Pump
3 Courtesy Lights
4 Lights
5 Horn
6 No-Wake Mode (Port)
7 No-Wake Mode (Starboard)

Blower

Press this switch to turn on the blower
to ventilate the engine compartment.
See page 3-9 for more information.

Bilge Pump

Press this switch to activate the bilge
pump. See page 3-8.

Courtesy Lights

This switch turns on the lights 8 locat­ed in the recess on each side of the
gunwale.

Lights

This toggle switch controls the required
on-board lighting. Press the top of the
switch to turn on both the bow light and
stern light for night running. Press the
bottom of the switch to operate the
stern light alone when anchored at
night. Put the switch in the middle posi­tion to turn off all lights (see page 3-9).

Horn

Pressing this switch activates the horn.
The horn can be used to signal other
boats as required by the “Rules of the
Road” (see page 1-15).

NOTE: The helm switches will not work
if the battery switch in the battery com­partment is turned to the off position.
See page 4-3 for more information.

No Wake Mode

The No-Wake Mode System is useful
for operating the boat at a steady
speed with a minimal wake. This is
especially convienient when traveling
in harbors, channels, or other areas
posted with low speed limits as “no­wake zones.”

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45

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MPH

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No-Wake Mode can be engaged when
the throttles are at idle speed in
Forward, Neutral, or Reverse. Engine
speed will be set at 2400 rpm for con­venient, no-wake maneuvering.

To set No-Wake Mode:

Press both gray No-Wake Mode but­tons simultaneously until the three
symbols in each tachometer start blink­ing.

NOTE: Although each engine is con­trolled separately, always put both
engines in No-Wake Mode for proper
operation.

To cancel the No-Wake Mode, do any
of the following:

Press both No-Wake Mode buttons
again.

Move the accelerator levers to a faster
engine speed.

Shut off the engines with the key or by
using the engine stop switch lanyard.

Once the engines have stopped, you
have NO STEERING CONTROL over
the boat. You could collide with
another boat, a dock, or other obsta­cle.

Accessory Outlet

There is a 12VDC outlet with resettable
circuit breaker located on the main
switch panel.

Do not use an automotive cigarette
lighter or other accessories with a
plug that gets hot because the outlet
can be damaged.

Switch Circuit Breakers

The electrical circuit for each switch is
protected by a circuit breaker. If the but­ton below a switch pops out, push it
back in with your finger. If it pops out
again, ask your Yamaha dealer to
inspect the electrical system.

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12 VDC

BREAKER

0

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40

4

5

3

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35

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RPM

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7

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2

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10

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YAMAHA

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RPM

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CAUTION:

NOTE: There is also an accessory fuse

at the battery (see page 4-16).

SWIVEL SEAT OPERATION

The driver’s and mid-ship passenger’s
seats are two-way adjustable.

To move the seat forward or back, pull
up on the lever 1 located under the
front of the seat. Move the seat to the
desired position, then release the lever.

To rotate the seat, first move the seat to
its fully forward position. Then, pull up
on the lever 2 located under the side
of the seat. Release the lever once you
begin to pivot. The seat will pivot freely
up to 180°, and will automatically lock
into the fully front-facing or side-facing
position. There is also a friction lever 3
to adjust how easily the seat rotates.

The driver must always be locked into
the full front-facing position before get­ting underway.

STEREO SYSTEM

A stereo CD player/receiver with four
speakers is standard. There is also a
remote control key pad at the swim
platform (standard on AR and SX mod­els only). Refer to the stereo system
owner's manual included with your
boat.

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ENGINE HOOD

There is one hood latch located under
the front of the rear seat. To open the
engine hood, lift the latch hook upward
and lift the hood.

Hood Latch

STORAGE COMPARTMENTS

Your boat has convenient on-board
storage areas.

Bow Anchor Storage

Under Front Seats

Pull up the seat cushions to access
the storage compartments.

Front Locker

Self-Draining Cooler

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Glove Box

Port-Side Console

Under Rear Side Seats

Pull up the seat cushions to access
the storage compartments.

Do not carry any flammable sub­stances 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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FRONT WALK-THROUGH

If desired, the Walk-Through to the bow
of the boat can be closed.

Doorway

Unlatch the door from the port-side
console storage compartment, and lock
it into place on the driver's side con­sole.

To open the doorway, unlatch the door
from the driver's side console and lock
it into place on the port-side storage
compartment.

Windshield

Unsnap the retaining strap 1 from the
windshield and pivot it into place.
Rotate the two latches 2 to keep the
windshield secured. When the wind­shield is open, be sure to secure it with
the retaining strap to keep it from mov­ing while underway or trailering.

To avoid injury, window must be
secured when vessel is in motion.

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REAR WALK-THROUGH

For easy access from the cabin area to
the stern patio area and swim platform,
open the Rear Walk-Though. Lift out
and stow the center rear seat cushion.

Press the center seat cushion firmly
into place for seating when underway.

SWIM PLATFORM

The swim platform area provides a
place to stand or sit while putting on
skis or a wakeboard, and includes a
ladder to make boarding from the water
easier. To use the ladder, pull it out
from underneath the swim platform
until it can drop down. Before operating
the boat, return the ladder to its stor­age position.

Stay away from the swim platform
area while the engines are running.
Exhaust gases coming from under­neath it contain carbon monoxide, a
colorless, odorless gas which may
cause brain damage or death when
inhaled. Symptoms include nausea,
dizziness, and drowsiness.

WAKEBOARD TOWER

(AR210 MODEL)

The Wakeboard Tower is provided as
an elevated tow point suitable for wake­boards and similar towable recreation­al equipment. The center pylon can be
used to attach a standard ski rope or
other tow rope.

Severe injury or death can result if
you ignore any of the following:

 Maximum towing capacity:

1 Person, 350 lb. (158 kg) max.

 Make sure tow rope is securely

fastened to the tow pylon on the
tower.

 Stay clear of the tow rope while

pulling a wakeboard rider or
skier.

 Do not climb, hang, or sit on the

wakeboard tower.

Choose only accessories designed for
your boat's wakeboard tower. Your
Yamaha dealer has a variety of gen­uine Yamaha accessories. Other
accessories may also be available on
the market. However, it is not possible
to test all non-Yamaha accessories, nor
have any control over the quality or
suitability of them. Choose a genuine
Yamaha accessory or one that is equiv­alent in design and quality.

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Chapter 3

OPERATION

FUEL AND OIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

GASOLINE AND ENGINE OIL FILLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Filling the Gasoline Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Engine Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Check Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Starting the Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Stopping the Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Break-In Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

DRIVING YOUR BOAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Getting to Know Your Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Learning to Operate Your Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Turning the Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18

Boating with Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

Boarding from the Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

Boarding from a Dock or Landing Jetty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Boarding from the Bow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

Docking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

Leaving a Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

Beaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

Anchoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

Crossing Wakes and Swells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

POST-OPERATION CHECKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25

TRAILERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

Trailering Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

Backing Your Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28

Launching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30

FUEL AND OIL

GASOLINE

Use regular unleaded 87 octane (R+M
÷ 2) gasoline.

GASOLINE AND ITS VAPORS ARE
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLO­SIVE!

 Do not smoke when refueling,

and keep away from sparks,
flames, or other sources of igni­tion.

 Stop engines and turn ignition

keys to Off before refueling.

 Refuel in a well-ventilated area. If

the boat is in the water, be sure it
is securely moored to the fueling
dock. All passengers must be out
of the boat during refueling.

 Take care not to spill gasoline. If

gasoline spills, wipe it up imme­diately with dry rags. Always
properly dispose of gasoline­soaked rags.

 Avoid overfilling the fuel tank.

Stop filling when the fuel level
just reaches the bottom of the
filler tube. Do not fill up the filler
tube because fuel expands as it
warms up and could overflow.

 Tighten the filler cap securely

after refueling.

 If you should swallow some

gasoline, inhale a lot of gasoline
vapor, or get gasoline in your

eyes, get immediate medical
attention.

 If any gasoline spills onto your

skin, 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: gaso­hol containing ethanol and that con­taining 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
can cause fuel system damage or
engine performance problems.

Ring Free Fuel Additive

As fuel mixture burns in your engine's
combustion chambers, carbon
deposits are left behind. Over time,
these deposits can reduce perfor­mance and even cause engine dam­age. Marine engines tend to run at
lower operating temperatures than
other engines, making them more like­ly to accumulate these harmful
deposits. Ring Free Fuel Additive,
available from your Yamaha dealer, is
formulated to remove existing deposits
and, when used continuously, prevent
new ones from forming, while also
helping to keep fuel injectors and other
fuel system components clean for
proper performance and longer engine
life.

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WARNING

CAUTION:

ENGINE OIL

Recommended oil: YAMALUBE 4-M
FC-W™. If YAMALUBE 4-M FC-W™is
not available, another 10W-30, 4-cycle
engine oil with an API rating of SE, SF,
SG, SH, or SJ.

GASOLINE

AND ENGINE OIL

FILLING

FILLING THE GASOLINE TANK

Open the fuel tank filler cap, and slow­ly add fuel to the fuel tank. Be careful
not to spill fuel or overfill the tank.

Stop filling when the fuel just becomes
visible in the bottom of the filler tube.
Do not “top off” the tank, because
gasoline could spill out. Be sure to
tighten the cap securely.

Be careful when refueling. Avoid
getting water or other contaminants
in the fuel tank. Contaminated fuel
can cause poor running or engine
damage.

Fuel tank capacity: 50 US gal. (189 lit)

ENGINE OIL LEVEL

Check the oil level in both engines
before each use. Check the oil on each
engine when cold to be sure there is
enough oil to run the engine.

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 saturated with oil, per­manently damaging the filter and
reducing engine performance.
Follow the checking procedure care­fully.

NOTE:

• Each engine has an oil-tank system.
It is normal for the oil level to vary
depending upon whether the engine
is cold or at operating temperature.

• Adding 1 US qt. (0.95 l) of oil will
raise the oil level on the dipstick by
approximately 2.2 in. (56 mm).

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CAUTION:

CAUTION:

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3

To check oil, be sure the boat is level,
either in the water or on the trailer.
Open the engine compartment by
pulling up on the two latches located
under the front of the rear seat.

Cold Engine Check

1) Remove the oil tank filler cap 1,

wipe the dipstick with a clean rag,
and then screw the cap on securely.
Remove the cap again and check
the oil level.

2) If the level is at least at the minimum

level “L” mark 2 on the dipstick, but
less than the “F” mark 3, the
engine can be operated.

3) If oil must be added, add just
enough oil to raise the level to the

“L” mark. Adding more oil could
result in an overfilled engine once it
warms up.

4) Repeat for the other engine.

Warm Engine Check

1) Be sure the engine is warmed to
operating temperature.

NOTE: The engines are at the proper
operating temperature after they have
been run for 5 minutes or more at 7000
rpm or above and then at a trolling
speed for 2 to 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.
Remove the cap again and check
the oil level.

3) The oil level should be between the
minimum and maximum level
marks. If the level is below the “L”
mark 2, then add only enough oil to
raise the level above the “L” mark
but never above the “F” mark 3.

4) Repeat for the other engine.

If the level is above the “F” mark, the
engine is overfilled. Consult a
Yamaha dealer to have oil extracted
from the engine to avoid damage.

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CAUTION:

PRE-OPERATION

CHECKS

CHECK LIST

Before operating this boat, perform the
following checks:

If any item in the Pre-Operation
check is not working properly, have
it inspected and repaired before
operating the boat. Otherwise an
accident could occur.

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ITEM CHECK

PAG E

REF.

BEFORE LAUNCH OR OPERATION:

STEERING Check for proper steering operation. 3-5

THROTTLE Check for proper throttle operation. 3-5

SHIFTING Check for proper shift operation. 3-5

LIGHTS AND HORN Check lights to be sure they operate. 3-90

Press horn button to be sure it operates. 3-10

FIRE EXTINGUISHER Check readiness of the extinguisher. 3-6

HULL Check the hull for damage or cracks

before launching.

ACCESS PORT CAPS Check for proper installation. 3-6

JET (WATER) Check that no debris is in the intakes 3-7
INTAKES before launching.

FUEL SYSTEM Check fuel system for leaks. 3-7, 4-10

FUEL AND ENGINE Check fuel and oil level; add as necessary. 3-7
OIL LEVELS

BATTERY Check battery condition, mounting, and connection. 3-7

DRAINAGE SYSTEM Check, and remove all water and fuel residue 3-7

before launching. Be sure drain plugs are tightened.

ENGINE Operate the blower for at least 4 minutes. 3-9
COMPARTMENT Open engine hood and check to be sure no

gasoline vapors are present.

ENGINE HOOD Check that hood latch is secure. 2-17

BIMINI TOP Check that the top is secure. 3-11

AFTER LAUNCH

SWITCHES Check operation of the ignition start switches 3-10

and engine stop switch lanyard.

COOLING WATER Check that water comes out while the 3-10

NOTE: Steering and Shifting Pre-Operation Checks will require two persons, one person to operate
controls and one person to observe proper operation at the stern.

WARNING

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NOTE: Pre-operation checks should be

made each time the boat is used. This
procedure can be accomplished thor­oughly in a short time. The added safe­ty and reliability the checks assure is
worth the time involved.

CHECK POINTS

Steering

Make sure the wheel is not loose.
There should not be any free play,
either in-and-out or in rotation. Turn the
steering wheel full-right and full-left to
make sure operation is smooth and
unrestricted throughout the whole
range.

Make sure both jet nozzles change
directions as the steering wheel is
turned. The jet nozzles should point to
starboard (right) when the wheel is
turned right. The jet nozzles should
point to port (left) when the wheel is
turned left. There should not be free
play between the steering wheel and
the jet nozzles.

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 the
Reverse position. Also be sure both jet
pump gates return to the full-up stop­per position when the levers are moved
to the Forward position.

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Fire Extinguisher

Make sure the fire extinguisher is
aboard and full. See the instructions
supplied by the fire extinguisher manu­facturer to determine proper indication
of condition.

The fire extinguisher canister is located
inside the driver-side console storage
compartment. Open the windshield
cover, and then unscrew the canister to
reach the fire extinguisher.

Always carry a fire extinguisher on
board.

This boat is an inboard boat less than
26’ long. A boat of this type MUST
carry a fire extinguisher of a B-1 classi­fication, with a capacity of two pounds
or more, when navigating in waters
controlled by the U.S. Coast Guard. In
addition, most state and local boating
laws also require that the craft carry a
USCG-approved fire extinguisher
whenever the boat is operated.

A fire extinguisher is not standard
equipment with this boat. If you do not
have one, contact your local Yamaha
Boat dealer or a fire extinguisher deal­er to obtain one meeting the proper
specifications.

Access Port Caps

Lift the hatch on the rear platform. Pull
up forcefully on the T-handle of each
cap. If the cap will move, it is not
installed properly. Refer to “Jet Pump
Clean-Out Procedure” on page 5-5 for
proper installation instructions.

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Jet Intakes

Jet Thurst Intakes
Intake Grates

Before launching the boat, carefully
check the jet intakes under the boat for
weeds, debris, or anything else that
might restrict the intake of water. If the
intakes are clogged, cavitation could
occur, reducing jet thrust, and possibly
damaging jet pump parts. In some
cases, the engine may overheat
because of a lack of cooling water, and
damage could result. Engine cooling
water is fed to the engine by the jet
pumps (see page 3-10).

Refer to Jet Pump Clean-Out proce­dures on page 5-5 before attempting to
remove weeds or debris from the jet
intake or impeller areas.

Rotating parts could cause severe
injury or death. Before attempting to
remove weeds or debris from the jet
intake or impeller areas; shut off the
engines, remove ignition key, then
remove the engine shut-off switch
cord from the shut-off switch.

Fuel System

Refer to page 4-10, “FUEL SYSTEM
INSPECTION,” for correct procedure.

Fuel and Engine Oil Levels

1) Turn the right 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, then check
oil level in the engines. Add as nec­essary (see page 3-3).

Battery

Check the battery condition and the
battery electrolyte level. Make sure
connections are tight and that battery
is properly secured.

The battery must always be fully
charged and in good condition.
Loss of battery power may leave you
stranded. Never operate the boat if
the battery does not have sufficient
power to start the engine or if it
shows any other signs of decreased
power.

Drainage System

Self-Bailing Deck—

Most water which enters the deck area
bails automatically out the stern
through the large drain hole in the

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deck. A one-way check valve in the
drain prevents water from traveling
back to the deck during mooring or
while moving in reverse.

Bilge Pump –

Your boat is equipped with a drainage
system that channels water that enters
the boat from the storage compart­ments to the bilge under the engine
compartment. When the bilge pump is
turned on (see page 2-14), the pump
will sense when there is excessive
water in the bilge and will automatically
drain most of it through the outlet 1.
For normal operation, turn the bilge
pump switch on during boat use and
turn it off when leaving the boat.

If the boat is to be left in the water
after use, leave the bilge pump
switch in the ON position. The pump
will activate if needed to drain any
water accumulating in the bilge.

Drain Plug –

A drain plug is located at the center of
the stern to allow more complete drain­ing when the boat is removed from the
water.

Engine Compartment and
Fuel Compartment Drain Plug –

Water will not normally enter the engine
compartment or fuel compartment
areas during operation. If it does, open
the drain plugs 3 and allow water to
drain. Also open the engine compart­ment plug when flushing the engine
area with fresh water after salt water
operation.

● Excessive water in the engine
compartment bilge can splash
into the air cleaner and engine.
This could cause engine damage.

● Be sure all drain plugs are tight­ened before operating your boat.

Gasoline and its vapors are highly
flammable and explosive. If a fuel or a
fuel/water mix drains from the fuel
tank compartment drain or is found
in the engine compartment, wipe it up
immediately with dry rags. Do not
operate the boat until the source of
the fuel leak is found and corrected.

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CAUTION:

WARNING

3-9

Engine Compartment

Operate the bilge blower switch 1 for
at least 4 minutes before starting the
engines. Open engine hood and check
to be sure no gasoline vapors are pre­sent. Check for fuel leaks or loose elec­trical connections.

Blower motor

Gasoline vapors can explode. Before
starting the engines, operate the
blower for at least 4 minutes and
check the engine compartment bilge
for gasoline vapors. Do not start the
engines if you can smell fuel vapors
in the engine compartment or if there
are any loose electrical connections.
Contact your dealer if there is a prob­lem you cannot 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 into the socket to
check operation.

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Horn

Press the horn switch 1 to be sure the
horn operates.

Engine Shut-Off Switch

➀ Engine shut-off switch
➁ Clip with cord

First, place the boat in the water to pro­vide adequate engine cooling. Start the
engine, and then remove the engine
shut-off switch clip, and verify that the
engine stops.

Refer to pages 3-13 to 3-15, “START­ING THE ENGINES,” for information on
proper operation of the starter switch.

Cooling-Water Pilot Outlets

Check that water comes out from the
pilot outlets while engine is running in
the water. Refer to page 2-13 for cor­rect operation of the device.

NOTE: It may take up to 20 seconds
for water to reach the pilot outlets when
first launching the boat. The amount
and force of the exiting water will vary
with engine rpm.

A continuous flow of water from the
pilot hole shows that water is flow­ing through the engine cooling pas­sages. If water is not flowing out of
the pilot hole during operation, do
not continue to run the engines.
Overheating and serious damage
could occur. See Overheat Warning
System, page 2-13, for more informa­tion.

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3-11

BIMINI TOP (If Equipped)

Raising from the fully collapsed storage
position.

1) With an assistant, raise the top and
secure the rear support poles to the
rear support pole mounts with the
lock pins.

2) Unzip and remove the storage
cover.

3) Unfold the top by pulling to the bow
of the boat.

NOTE: On the AR210 model, collapse
the front support poles to clear the
wakeboard tower as you pull the top
forward. Extend the poles again until
the bottom sections lock into their fully
extended position.

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 slid­ing the buckle up or down the strap
as needed.

Do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) with
the Bimini top in the up position.

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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 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 infor­mation.

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OPERATION

STARTING THE ENGINES

SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH MAY
RESULT IF YOU IGNORE ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING:

 Before operating your boat,

become familiar with all controls.
Consult your Yamaha dealer
about any control or function you
do not fully understand.

 Attach the engine shut-off switch

cord to your personal flotation
device or your arm or leg, before
operating. Failure to attach cord
could result in a runaway boat if
operator is ejected.

 Check throttle, shift, and steering

for proper operation before start­ing the engine.

 Shift into Neutral before starting

engines.

 Never start the engine or let it run

any length of time in an enclosed
area. Exhaust fumes contain car­bon monoxide, a colorless, odor­less 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 underwa­ter 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 bot­tom of the stern in the center. Be
sure it is securely tightened before
launching the boat.

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3 FT (90 CM)

WARNING

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CAUTION:

3-14

1

2

NOTE: Before the first start-up, remove
the fuel tank filler cap to release any
built-up pressure in the tank because of
fuel expansion.

2) Attach the engine shut-off cord to
your PFD. Install the cord clip onto
the engine shut-off switch by push­ing the clip groove over the nut
beneath the knob. Be sure the cord
is not wrapped around the steering
wheel or tangled in the controls.

Engine shut-off switch

Clip with cord

NOTE: It is not possible to start the
engine with the clip removed from the
engine shut-off switch. However, the
starter motor will turn the engine over.

3) Put the control levers in the Neutral
position. Turn the ignition key of one
engine to “Start.” When the engine
starts, release the key. Repeat for
the other engine.

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3-15

Never turn the ignition key to “Start”
while the engine is running. Do not
keep the starter motor running for
more than 5 seconds. If the engine
does not start after 5 seconds of
cranking, release the starter button.
Wait at least 15 seconds before try­ing to start the engine again. If the
starter motor is engaged continu­ously for more than 5 seconds, the
battery will be quickly discharged,
and it will be impossible to start the
engine. The starter motor may also
be damaged if it is engaged continu­ously for more than 5 seconds.

NOTE:

 Be sure the shift lever is put in the

Neutral position or the starter motor
will not operate.

 On this boat, the engines are con-

nected directly to the drive unit.
Starting either engine generates
some thrust immediately. Only
enough throttle should be applied to
keep the engine at a fast enough
idle to stay running.

Do not operate the boat with just
one engine running. Severe engine
damage could result because water
can flood the non-operating engine
through the cooling water intake. If
single-engine operation is unavoid­able, operate the boat 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 engines have stopped,
you have NO STEERING CONTROL
over the boat.You could collide with
another boat, a dock, or other
obstacle.

NOTE:

 Remove the ignition keys and the

engine stop switch lanyard if the
boat will be left unattended.

 Stopping the engines immediately

after operating at high rpm is not
recommended. Let the engines cool
off at idle or low speed for a few
minutes first.

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CAUTION:

CAUTION:

WARNING

3-16

BREAK-IN PROCEDURE

The engine break-in period is essential
to allow the various components of the
engine to wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
This ensures proper performance and
promotes longer component life.

1) Launch the boat and start the
engine (see page 3-13).

2) For the first 5 minutes, run the
engine at trolling speed. For the 30
minutes of operation after that, keep
the engine speed below 5,000 rpm.
For the hour of operation after that,
keep the engine speed below 8,000
rpm.

3) Proceed with normal operation.

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3-17

DRIVING YOUR BOAT

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BOAT

Operating your boat requires skills
acquired through practice over a period
of time. Take the time to learn the basic
techniques well before attempting
more difficult maneuvers.

Boating with your new boat can be a
very enjoyable activity, providing you
with hours of pleasure. But it is essen­tial to familiarize yourself with the oper­ation of the boat to achieve the skill
necessary to enjoy boating safely.
Before operating this boat, read this
Owner’s Manual, the Operation
Instruction Card, and all Warning and
Caution labels on the boat. Pay partic­ular attention to the safety information
in Chapter 1. Read all warning and
caution labels on your boat.

This boat is designed to carry one
operator along with up to eight passen­gers, and cargo, as long as the total
weight of people and cargo does not
exceed 1840 lb. (834 kg). Never have
more than nine people in the boat.

LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR
BOAT

Before boating, always perform the
Pre-Operation Checks listed on page
3-4. The short time spent checking the
machine’s condition will reward you
with added safety and a more reliable
boat.

Know and follow U.S. Coast Guard,
state, and local laws when operating
your boat.

Select a wide area to learn in, where
visibility is good and other boat traffic is
light. Keep the proper distance from
other boats and vehicles. Do not oper­ate 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 Guard­approved personal flotation device
when riding in the boat. You should
consider wearing water shoes, eye pro­tection, gloves, and other protective
apparel. Water sports increase your
risk of injury from contact with your
boat, other vessels, docks, rocks, or
coral.

A water-skier should wear protective
clothing. Severe internal injuries can
occur if water is forced into body cavi­ties as a result of falling into the water
or while reboarding. Normal swimwear
does not adequately protect against
forceful water entry into rectum or vagi­na. The skier should wear a wetsuit
bottom or clothing that provides equiv­alent protection. Such clothing includes
thick, tightly woven, sturdy, and snug
fitting apparel such as denim, but does
not include spandex or similar fabrics
like those used in bicycle shorts.

Grip the wheel firmly and keep both
feet on the deck when driving the boat.

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3-18

TURNING THE BOAT

Steering control depends on the combi­nation of steering wheel position and
the amount of throttle.

Water sucked in through the intake
grate is pressurized by the impeller in
the jet pump. As the pressurized water
is expelled from the pump through the
jet thrust nozzle, it creates thrust to
move and steer the boat. The higher
the engine speed, the more thrust is
produced.

The amount of jet thrust, in addition to
the position of the steering wheel,
determines how sharply you turn.

A. More throttle produces high thrust,

so the boat will turn more sharply.

B. Less throttle produces low thrust, so

the boat will turn more gradually.

C. Pulling the levers back to idle or

Neutral 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
pulling the throttles back to idle, but
one the engine slows down, the
boat will no longer respond to steer­ing wheel input until you apply throt­tle again or you reach a trolling
speed.

At trolling speed, the boat can be
turned gradually by steering wheel
position alone using just the amount
of thrust available at engine idle.

D. If the engines are stopped, there is

no thrust. The boat will go straight
even though the steering wheel is
turned.

YOU NEED THROTTLE TO STEER.

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 Do not pull the throttle levers

back to idle when trying to steer
away from objects – you need
throttle to steer.

 Be sure passengers are holding

on before making turns. An
unprepared passenger could
lose balance and fall.

BOATING WITH PASSENGERS

Your boat is designed for one operator
and up to eight passengers only. Never
have more than nine people in the
boat. Passengers must sit in one of the
seats and hold onto the grips.
Passengers should sit so the weight in
the boat is balanced from side-to-side
and bow-to-stern as much as possible.
If the passenger seat in front of the
helm is used, be sure the operator’s
view ahead is not obstructed.

When passengers are on board,
make sure they are seated and hold­ing 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 near the jet thrust
nozzles.

 Do not board from the rear, use

swim platform, or swim behind
boat if engines are running.

 Stay away from the back of the

boat when engines are running.

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TURNING LEFT

TURNING RIGHT

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WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

3-20

1) Be sure engines are off, then move
to the stern of the boat. Pull out the
ladder and climb up onto the step.
Return the ladder to the stowed
position before climbing into the
boat.

Stay away from the swim step while
the engines are running. Exhaust
gases coming from underneath it
contain carbon monoxide, a color­less, odorless gas which may cause
brain damage or death when
inhaled. Symptoms include nausea,
dizziness, and drowsiness.

2) Climb up onto the swim platform,
then sit in one of the seats provided.

BOARDING FROM A DOCK OR
LANDING JETTY

1) Board the boat from the side. One
person should board at a time by
stepping into the boat. Never jump
in. Avoid stepping on slick gelcoat
surfaces on the boat’s gunwales,
especially if wet.

2) Sit in one of the seats provided and
put both feet on the deck.

BOARDING FROM THE BOW

A ladder is available when boarding
from the bow of the boat is desired,
such as when the boat is beached.

1) Open the Bow Anchor Storage com­partment (see page 2-17).

2) Extend the front ladder, then close
the storage compartment's cover to
use as a step

3) When finished boarding, retract and
stow the ladder under the compart­ment cover.

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3-21

STOPPING

The boat is not equipped with a sepa­rate braking system. It is stopped by
water resistance after the throttle
levers are moved back to idle. From full
speed, the boat stops in approximately
400 ft. (122m) after the throttle is
moved back to idle. The stopping dis­tance varies depending on gross
weight, water surface conditions, and
wind direction. The stated straight-line
stopping distance should be used for a
reference. The boat slows down as
soon as the throttle levers are returned
to idle but will coast for a distance
before fully stopping. If you are not sure
you can stop in time before hitting an
obstacle, apply throttle and turn in
another direction.

You will lose steering control if you
completely pull the throttle levers
back to idle.

DOCKING

1) Make sure no obstructions, boats or
swimmers are close to the boat.
Come to a stop before you reach
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 your hand, arm, or other
part of your body to try to keep the
boat from hitting the dock.You could
be injured if the boat pushes against
the dock.

Wind or current pushing boat away
from dock:

Slowly approach the dock at about a
45° angle. Secure the bow to the dock,
then use engine thrust or a boat hook
to gently move the stern to the dock.

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400 ft (122 m)

345 ft (105 m)

WARNING

WARNING

3-22

Wind or current pushing boat
toward dock:

Slowly maneuver to a shallow angle
and allow the boat to move toward the
dock.

No wind or current:

Approach the dock at a shallow angle.
Secure the bow to the dock, then use
engine thrust or a boat hook to gently
move the stern to the dock.

LEAVING A DOCK

Because boats steer from the stern, the
stern first moves in the direction oppo­site your desired turn. It is especially
important to understand this character­istic when leaving a dock. If you simply
turn the wheel to steer the bow away
from the dock, as you would when dri­ving a car out of a parking space, you
will drive the stern of the boat into the
dock. Following is a basic maneuvering
technique which can be used in most
circumstances.

1) With engines idling and the bow still
moored to the dock, turn the steer­ing wheel toward the dock. This will
start to move the stern of the boat
away from the dock.

2) When the stern is out a few feet,
release the bow mooring then steer
in the direction you want the bow to
move. Open the throttle slightly and
begin to move away from the dock.

BEACHING

1) Make sure no obstructions, boats or
swimmers are near the beach.

2) Approach the beach slowly and stop
the engines when the water is about
3 ft. (90 cm) deep. Remember: turn­ing is impossible with the engine
stopped.

3) Get out of the boat and pull the bow
up on the beach.

4) When leaving the beach, push the
boat out into water that is at least 3
ft. (90 cm) deep before starting the
engines.

● Small pebbles, sand, seaweed,
and other debris can be ingested
into the jet intake and impair or
damage the impeller. Always stop
the engines before beaching the
boat. Be sure the boat is in water
3 ft. (90 cm) deep before starting
the engines again.

● Do not beach the boat on rocky
beaches. The hull gelcoat and
exposed pump housings can be
damaged.

● Pay attention to shifts in tides.
Beaching at high tide may make it
impossible to re-launch the boat
if the tide recedes.

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ANCHORING

Always anchor from the bow.
Anchoring from the stern will make
the boat unsteady. A strong current
can pull a stern-anchored boat
underwater.

Select an anchor appropriate for your
boat and water conditions. A “danforth”
(or fluke) type anchor is suitable for
most applications; your dealer can help
you choose an anchor.

1) Make sure the anchor line is secure­ly tied to the anchor and to the bow
eye.

2) Move the boat to the spot where you
want to lower the anchor, heading
the boat into the wind or current.
Stop the boat, then lower the anchor
until it hits bottom.

3) While keeping tension on the line,
slowly back up the boat until you
have let out line that is 4 to 6 times
the depth of the water. For example,
if you are anchoring in 10 feet of
water, let out 40 to 60 feet of line.
Secure 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 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
straight up and down, pull hard to lift
the anchor from the bottom materi­al.

6) If the anchor is stuck on the bottom,
try this: Let out a few feet of anchor
line and secure the line to the boat,
again. Slowly maneuver the boat
around the anchor until the anchor
pulls loose. Keep the line taut during
this procedure.

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WARNING

3-24

CROSSING WAKES AND SWELLS

You will not always have flat, smooth
water. There will be swells and wakes
from other boats, etc.

The best way to cross wakes and
swells is with the least jolt to you and
the boat. Small swells are not as diffi­cult to cross as larger swells or wakes.
Crossing a sharp wake gives more of a
jolt than a broad swell.

To cross a wake or swell, change your
speed and choose the angle at which
you cross the wake or swell. Usually, a
slower speed and “quartering” the wake
(crossing at an angle) will reduce the
jolt.

Two other things you may notice. The
first is that crossing a group of wakes or
swells is not as easy or smooth as
crossing just one wake. The second is
that when you quarter the wake or swell
the boat will try to steer away from the
wake or swell. When crossing at a 45°
angle, you may not notice this, but at a
smaller angle, say 10°, it can be very
strong. Be prepared to steer and bal­ance as necessary.

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45°

10°

SHARP WAKES

BROAD SWELL

3-25

POST-OPERATION

CHECKS

POST-OPERATION CHECKS

These post-operation procedures are
developed to help preserve the long­term appearance and reliability of your
boat. Perform these procedures as
soon as possible after the boat is
loaded back on the trailer after the
day’s use.

Some owners plan to moor their boat
seasonally, rather than keeping it on
the trailer between uses. This extended
mooring is not recommended. Proper
flushing of the cooling system on each
engine is not possible with the boat in
the water. In addition, long-term moor­ing can increase the need for mainte­nance as well as accelerate the rate of
deterioration of sacrificial anodes and
other components. If you do decide to
moor your boat, be sure to remove it
periodically to clean the hull and jet
pump area. The frequency of mainte­nance will depend upon whether the
water is salt or fresh and other local
water conditions.

Leaving the boat in the water for
extended periods will accelerate the
rate of normal deterioration of the jet
pump components and hull finish.
Stray electrical voltage in the water,
marine organisms, and saltwater
corrosion are a few of the conditions
that can adversely affect the life of
many boat components.

1) After putting the boat on the trailer,
flush cooling system on each
engine to prevent the cooling sys­tem from clogging up with salt,
sand, or dirt. Refer to page 4-1 for
the cooling system flushing proce­dure.

2) Drain residual water from the
exhaust system by starting the
engine, then alternately pushing the
control lever up to half throttle and
back to idle for 10 to 15 seconds.

Never run the engine at full throttle
or for more than 15 seconds while
the boat is out of the water. The
engine may overheat and/or seize.

3) Wash down the hull, helm, and both
jet drive units with fresh water.

4) Open the rear platform hatch, and
check for any water pooled on top of
the clean-out port caps. If water is
found, remove the caps, let water
drain, then reinstall the caps. See
Page 5-5 for more information.

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5) Remove hull drain plug 1 and the
engine compartment drain plugs 2.
Rinse the engine compartment with
a small amount of fresh water. Be
careful not to get water on the car­buretor or electrical components.
Allow any water in the bilge to drain
out. After the water has drained,
wipe the engine compartment and
bilge with dry rags. Reinstall all
drain plugs.

NOTE: This boat is equipped with an
electric bilge pump that automatically
removes excess water from the bilge
while you are underway. However,
some residual water remains that must
be drained by removing the drain plug.

Tighten the hull drain plug

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securely before launching the boat.
Clean any foreign material, such as
dirt or sand, from the threads before
installing the drain plug.

6) Spray a rust inhibitor, such as
Yamaha Silicone Protectant and
Lubricant, on metallic parts to mini­mize corrosion.

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TRAILERING

Avoid accident and injury from
improper trailering:

 The trailer must be matched for

the boat’s weight and hull.

 The towing vehicle must have the

capacity of pulling the load.
Pulling a load that exceeds the
towing capacity may cause loss
of control.

 Be sure the boat is secured to the

trailer and the trailer is properly
hitched to the towing vehicle
before towing.

 Read the manuals supplied with

the trailer by the manufacturer.

A trailer is provided as standard equip­ment with your boat. If you need to
obtain another trailer, choose one that
is manufactured to carry a boat of the
size and weight of your boat. Check the
certification label on the left forward
side of the trailer. This label is required
to show the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR), which is the load car­rying capacity of the trailer plus the
trailer’s weight. Be sure that the total
weight of your boat, any cargo, and the
trailer weight itself does not exceed the
GVWR.

HITCH

The trailer hitch ball must match the
size of the socket on the trailer hitch
coupler. Hitches are divided into class­es that specify the gross trailer weight
(GTW) and the maximum tongue
weight. Always 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 ball. Crisscross the
chains under the trailer tongue so the
tongue will not hit the road surface if it
falls loose. Rig the chains as tightly as
possible while allowing just enough
slack to permit tight turns.

Be sure the tongue weight (vertical
weight on the hitch point) is correct.
Generally, 5% to 10% of the combined
weight of the boat and trailer should be
on the tongue. Too much or too little
weight can cause difficult steering or
trailer swaying.

TRAILERING CHECKLIST

 Check your state laws to be sure

your trailer meets all regulations,
such as proper licensing, brake,
axle load, and safety chain require­ments.

 Check trailer for any loose fasteners

or damaged parts.

 Check tires for proper inflation.

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 Check wheel bearings and wheel

lug nuts before each trip.

 Check tail, brake, and turn signal

lights for proper operation.

 Secure the bow of the boat to the

trailer with the winch line and also
with the chain. Secure the stern
cleats to the trailer with tie-downs.

 Take down and store the bimini top,

if used. The top is not designed to
stay unsecured on the boat at high­way speeds. See page 3-12.

 Carry a spare tire for the trailer,

along with sufficient tools to change
the tire.

 While traveling, check the wheel

hubs on the trailer whenever you
park. If the hub feels abnormally
hot, have the bearing inspected
before continuing your trip. On
longer trips, it is a good idea to carry

a set of spare wheel bearings,
seals, and races.

 When making a turn, do not cut cor-

ners. The trailer has a smaller turn­ing circle so it turns more sharply
around the corner than the towing
vehicle.

 Before backing your trailer into the

water, disconnect the light plug from
the towing vehicle. This will reduce
the likelihood of the lights blowing
out when submerged.

BACKING YOUR TRAILER

It takes practice to back a trailer suc­cessfully. If you are not familiar backing
up with a trailer, practice first in an
open area away from obstacles.

Keep the following points in mind:

 Back slowly. Make steering adjust-

ments in small steps.

 Turn the towing vehicle’s wheels

opposite the direction you want the
trailer to go.

 After the trailer begins moving, turn

the towing vehicle to follow it.

 Have a second person stand by to

help direct you with hand signals.

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LAUNCHING

As a courtesy to other boaters, prepare
your boat for launching before using the
ramp.

Each launch may have particular differ­ences, such as ramp angle, prevailing
wind, waves, and water currents. If
possible, watch a couple of boaters
launch their boats first to notice any
problems. While every boater develops
a preferred launch procedure, here is a
recommended general procedure:

1) Perform the Pre-Operation Checks
shown on page 3-4 that can be per­formed on land, including operating
the blower for at least 4 minutes.

2) Remove all trailering tie-down lines
from the boat and attach your dock­ing lines and fenders, if used.

3) Back the trailer down the ramp as
close to 90° to the shoreline as you
can. If possible, have a second per­son stand aside as an observer.
Stop when the wheels are at least
halfway submerged. Set the parking
brake.

4) Remove the bow line from the bow
eye.

5) Back the trailer farther into the water
until just the tops of the fenders
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.

6) Back the boat out into the water,
watching carefully for people, other
boats, or obstacles.

LOADING

1) Back the trailer down the ramp as
close to 90° to the shoreline as you
can. If possible, have a second per­son act as an observer while stand­ing to the side of the boat. Stop
when the tops of the trailer’s fenders
are about 3 inches above the water­line.

2) With the boat moving at the slowest
idle speed, guide the boat onto the
support rails. Use throttle only if nec­essary for steering ability.

Using too much throttle can cause
the boat to jump over the front of the
trailer which can result in injury to
the boat operator and bystanders.
Use only enough throttle to maneu­ver the boat into the correct posi­tion.

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3) Make sure the boat is centered on
the support rails and is headed
straight for the bow stop (bumper
board). Ease the boat forward until
the bow rests against the bow stop.

4) Attach and tighten the winch line.

 The winch line is not designed to

pull the boat onto the trailer.

 The winch line should not be the

only line securing the bow during
trailering. Use the chain along
with the winch to secure the boat
to the trailer.

5) Pull the trailer up the ramp out of the
way of other boaters.Attach the bow
and stern tie-downs. Reconnect the
trailer lights.

6) Follow the Post-Operation Checks
on page 3-25.

LIFTING

Do not attach lifting cables to the
bow eye, cleats, water-ski tow eye,
or grab handles. Serious damage to
the boat can occur. Use only a sling
designed specifically for lifting
boats.

If you need to remove the boat from the
water without a trailer, use these guide­lines:

 Use a sling-type lifting mechanism

designed for lifting boats. The sling
should be covered with a protective
material to prevent damage to the
hull gelcoat.

 Use spreader bars to avoid side

stress to the hull that may cause
cracks in the gelcoat and fiberglass.

 Attach guidelines to the bow eye

and stern tie-down cleats to control
movement of the boat during lifting.

 Remove all people and all cargo

from the boat. Drain any excess
water from the bilge using the bilge
pump.

 Be sure all people are standing

clear, then lift boat slowly and just
far enough to verify that the boat is
securely held and properly bal­anced. If necessary, lower the boat
again and adjust the slings.

 When ready, lift the boat slowly and

carefully.

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MAINTENANCE AND CARE

STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Cooling System Flushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Tool Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Periodic Inspection Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Spark Plug Cleaning and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Grease Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Fuel System Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

Steering Cable Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

Controls (Throttle/Shift) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

Reverse Gate Mechanism Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

Sacrificial Anodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

SR210/SX210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

AR210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20

4-1

STORAGE

Storing your boat for prolonged periods
of time, such as winter storage,
requires preventative maintenance to
ensure against deterioration. It is advis­able to have the boat serviced by an
authorized Yamaha Boat dealer before
storage. However, the following proce­dures can be performed by the owner
with a minimum of tools.

FUEL SYSTEM

Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel, adding
one ounce of Yamaha Fuel Conditioner
and Stabilizer or an equivalent to each
gallon of fuel. Do not “top off” the tank,
because fuel could spill. A full fuel tank
is less likely to allow condensation to
collect in the tank, reducing the chance
of contaminated fuel. Running the
engines with treated fuel during cooling
system flushing will also help protect
the fuel system.

NOTE: Use of Yamaha Fuel
Conditioner and Stabilizer eliminates
the need to drain the fuel system.
Consult your Yamaha dealer or other
qualified mechanic if the fuel system is
to be drained instead.

COOLING SYSTEM FLUSHING

➀ Flush Hose Connector
➁ Garden Hose Adapter

Cooling system flushing is essential to
prevent the cooling system from clog­ging 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 securely connected.

2) Start the engine, then immediately
turn on the water supply fully.

 Never turn on the water before

starting the engine. The water
could flow back through the muf­fler into the crankcase causing
severe engine damage.

 Be sure to turn on the water

immediately after starting the
engine to prevent engine over­heating.

3) Run the engine at a fast idle for 10
to 15 minutes.

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4) Turn off the water supply, then drain
residual water from the exhaust sys­tem by alternately pushing the throt­tle lever up to half throttle and back
for 10 to 15 seconds. Shut off
engine.

Never have the water on when the
engine is not running. The water
could flow back through the muffler
into the crankcase causing severe
engine damage. Do not run the engine
for more than 15 seconds after the
water supply has been turned off to
avoid engine overheating.

5) After stopping the engine, remove
the garden hose adapter.

6) Replace the cap securely.

7) Repeat the flushing procedure for
the other engine.

LUBRICATION

Do not spray flammable rust
inhibitor on engine surfaces while
the engines are hot. The sprayed
substance or propellants could
catch fire.

1) Open the hood (see page 2-17).

2) Lift the locking tab 1 on the air filter
case. Turn the air filter case cap 2
counterclockwise and then remove
the case cap.

3) Remove the air filter element 3.

4) Spray a rust inhibitor such as
Yamaha Stor-Rite Fogging Oil into
the intake opening 4 for 3 seconds.

5) Reinstall the air filter. Reinstall the
air filter case cap by lifting the tab
and turning the cap clockwise until it
stops.

6) Start the engine in a well-ventilated
area and let it run at a fast idle for 15
seconds.

Do not run the engine for more than
15 seconds. The engine could over­heat.

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7) Grease the areas of the boat speci­fied in “Grease Points” in the adjust­ment and maintenance section.

BATTERY

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.The bilge could
fill with water.

1) When the boat is not to be used for
a month or more, remove the bat­tery and store it in a cool, dark
place. Clean the battery’s casing
and terminals using a mixture of
baking soda and water (one tbsp. of
baking soda to one cup of water).
apply dielectric grease or petroleum
jelly to the battery terminals and to
all exposed connectors.

2) If the battery will be stored for a
longer period, check the specific
gravity of the fluid at least once a
month and recharge the battery if it
gets too low.

Specific gravity: 1.28 at 20°C (68°F)

CAUTION:

4-4

CLEANING

1) Remove the fuel tank compartment

drain 1 and allow any water to drain
into the engine compartment. Re­install the drain plug.

Gasoline and its vapors are highly
flammable and explosive. If fuel or a
fuel/water mix drains from the fuel
tank compartment drain, wipe it up
immediately with dry rags. Do not
operate the boat until the source of
the fuel leak is found and corrected.

2) Remove the drain plugs in the stern

2 and engine compartment 3.
Wash down the hull, boat interior,
and drive units with fresh water, mild
natural soap, then rinse.

3) Rinse the engine and bilge areas
with fresh water. Drain off all water
and wipe up remaining moisture
with clean, dry rags. Reinstall the
drain plugs.

4) Spray the exterior of the engines
with Yamaha Silicone Protectant
and Lubricant or an equivalent.

5) Wax the hull with a non-abrasive
wax such as Yamaha Ultra Gloss
Cleaner Wax or other wax designed
for marine gelcoat.

Slippery surfaces can cause falls
and injury. Be careful not to apply
too much wax on deck and gunwale
stepping surfaces. This will make
them slippery.

6) Wipe all vinyl and rubber compo­nents, such as the seats and engine
compartment seals, with a vinyl pro­tectant such as Yamaha Protectant.

7) Vacuum and or hose-off the carpet­ing (if equipped) as necessary. If
needed, use a quality brand-name
carpet cleaner product to clean
soiled areas. Roll up the carpet face
out for storage.

Always dry the carpet face up. Never
roll up the carpet while wet. Never
fold the carpet.

8) Wash the fabric of the Bimini top (if
equipped) with a mild natural soap
in lukewarm water, then rinse. Do
not use detergents. Allow to air dry
thoroughly before storage. See the
label on the Bimini top and the man­ufacturer’s care instructions for
more detailed information.

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ADJUSTMENT AND

MAINTENANCE

Periodic inspection, adjustment, and
lubrication will keep your boat in the
safest and most efficient condition pos­sible. Safety is an obligation of the boat
owner. The most important points of
boat inspection, adjustment, and lubri­cation are explained on the following
pages.

 Be sure to turn off the engines

when you perform maintenance
unless otherwise specified.
Otherwise, accident or injury
could result from unexpected
operation, moving parts, or elec­tric shock.

 If the owner is not familiar with

machine servicing, this work
should be done by a Yamaha
dealer or other qualified mechan­ic. Improperly serviced compo­nents could fail or stop operating
correctly, which could result in an
accident.

NOTE: A Service Manual is available

through your Yamaha Dealer for
owner’s who have the mechanical
skills, tools, and other equipment nec­essary to perform maintenance not
covered 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
manual is intended to provide you, the
owner, with the necessary information
for completing your own preventive
maintenance and minor repairs. The
tools provided in the owner's tool kit are
sufficient for this purpose, except that a
torque wrench is also necessary for
tightening nuts and bolts properly.

Do not attempt to modify this boat!
Modifications to your boat may
reduce safety and reliability, and
may make the boat illegal for use.

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PERIODIC INSPECTION CHART

Frequency of maintenance operations may be adjusted according to the operating conditions, but the
following table gives general guidelines.

● Indicates the checkups which you may do yourself.

■ Indicates work to be done by your Yamaha dealer.

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Maintenance interval Initial Thereafter Page

Every

10 50 100 100 200

hours hours hours hours hours

6121224

months months months months

Spark plug

Inspection/Cleaning/

●●●●

4-7

Adjustment

Grease points Greasing

●●

4-8

Bearing Housing Greasing

■

*1

●

*2

●

*2

4-9

Fuel system Inspection

■■

4-10

Fuel filter Checking/Replacement

■■

Fuel pump screen Cleaning

■■

Air Filter Inspection/Replacement

●

Engine oil Replace

■■■

Engine oil filter Replace

■

Valve Clearance Inspection/Adjustment

●

Trolling speed (idle) Adjustment

●●

Throttle shaft Inspection

■■

●

(after

Cooling-water passages Cleaning/Flushing every 4-1

use)

Bilge strainer Cleaning

●● ●

Impeller Inspection

■■ ■

Steering cable Inspection

●

4-13

Throttle cable and choke cable Inspection/Adjustment

●●

4-14

Reverse gate mechanism Inspection

●●

4-14

Sacrificial anode Checking/

●

(after 4-15

Replace as needed every

use)

Drain plugs Inspection/Replacement

●

●

(inspect

Battery Inspection fluid level 4-16

before every

launch)

Rubber coupling Inspection

■

Bolts and nuts Retightening

■■■

*1 Grease capacity: 33.0 ~ 35.0 cc (1.11 ~ 1.18 oz.)
*2 Grease capacity: 6.0 ~ 8.0 cc (0.20 ~ 0.27 oz.)

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SPARK PLUG CLEANING AND
ADJUSTMENT

The spark plug is an important engine
component and is easy to inspect. The
condition of the spark plug can indicate
something about the condition of the
engine. For example, if the center elec­trode porcelain is very white, this could
indicate an intake air leak or carbure­tion problem in that cylinder.

Do not attempt to diagnose any prob­lems yourself. Instead, take the boat to
a Yamaha Boat dealer. You should peri­odically remove and inspect the spark
plug because heat and deposits will
cause the spark plug to slowly break
down and erode. If electrode erosion
becomes excessive, or if carbon and
other deposits are excessive, you
should replace the spark plug with
another of the correct type.

Before installing the spark plug, mea­sure the electrode gap with a wire
thickness gauge; adjust the gap to
specification if necessary.

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 avail­able when you are fitting a spark plug,
a good estimate of the correct torque
(with a new gasket) is 1/4 to 1/2 turn
past finger-tight. Have the spark plug
adjusted to the correct torque as soon
as possible with a torque wrench.

When removing or installing a spark
plug, be careful not to damage the
insulator. A damaged insulator could
allow external sparks, which could
lead to explosion or fire.

Standard spark plug:
NGK CR9EB

Spark plug gap: 0.7~0.8mm
(0.028~0.031 in)

Spark plug torque:

12.5 Nm (1.25 m-kg, 9 ft-lb)

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GREASE POINTS

To keep moving parts sliding or rotating
smoothly, coat them with water resis­tant grease such as Yamaha Marine
Grease, Yamaha Grease A, or an equiv­alent.

Steering Cable Ball Joints and Inner
Wire

Grease the steering cable and shift
cables ball joints at the steering noz­zles. Extend the steering cable and
shift cable inner wires and apply a thin
coat of grease to them.

Pivot Points

Grease all pivot points of the steering
and shift mechanism at the pump end.

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Bearing Housing

➀ Bearing housing grease nipple

Grease the bearing housing through
the grease nipple.

The first service should be done after
10 hours or 1 month by your Yamaha
dealer.

Fill the bearing housing with water­resistant 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)

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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 explo­sion 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 re­quires that all inboard boats like your
boat have visual access to fuel filler
clamps and hoses. The boat has two
access points for this purpose.

One access point is the floor 1.
Remove the floor section to see the
fuel tank. 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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FUEL TANK

If the fuel tank needs to be cleaned or
when any water is found in the fuel sys­tem, take the 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 saturat­ed with oil, permanently damag­ing the filter and reducing engine
performance.

• Be sure to change the engine oil
after the first 10 hours of opera­tion, and every 100 hours there­after or at the start of a new
season, otherwise the engine will
wear quickly.

• The oil filter should be replaced
every year or every 100 hours of
operation. Have a Yamaha dealer
replace the oil filter 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 equip­ment necessary to do so, refer to the
service manual for this 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 boat.
Continuing to operate under such
conditions could cause severe
engine damage.

WARNING

CAUTION:

CAUTION:

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AIR FILTER

The air filter element should be
checked every 12 months or every 100
hours of operation.

To check the air filter:

1) Open the hood (see page 2-17).

2) Lift the locking tab 1 on the air filter
case. Turn the air filter case cap 2
counterclockwise and then remove
the case cap.

3) Remove the air filter element 3.

4) Replace the filter every 2 years or
every 200 hours, whichever comes
first, or if it becomes contaminated
with dirt or oil.

5) Reinstall the air filter, then lift the
locking tab and install the case cap,
turning it clockwise until it stops.

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STEERING CABLE INSPECTION

Be sure to check:

1) Check for smooth operation of the
wheel and steering nozzles.

2) Check for proper steering adjust­ment. The nozzles should both point
straight back when the steering
wheel is centered.

If steering is stiff or misadjusted, ask
your Yamaha dealer to service it.

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CONTROLS (THROTTLE/SHIFT)

Check the control levers for smooth
operation and proper shifting.

1) Remove the engine stop switch cord
(lanyard) and ignition keys.

2) Push and pull the control levers
through their full range, from Neutral
to wide-open throttle Forward and
from Neutral to Reverse. Operation
should be smooth.

3) While a second person watches
from the stern, move the control
levers to the Forward position.
Check that the shift gates lift com­pletely to the stops.

4) While the second person watches,
move the levers back to the Reverse
position. Check that the shift gates
drop down over the nozzles to the
stops.

If the controls do not operate smoothly
or correctly, ask your authorized
Yamaha Boat dealer for service.

Before starting the engine, check
the operation of each engine’s throt­tle/ shift lever. It should move
smoothly through the full range of

operation. Otherwise, there could be
loss of control and an accident.

REVERSE GATE MECHANISM
INSPECTION

1) Remove the engine stop switch lan­yard and ignition keys.

2) Put the throttle levers in the idle
position (otherwise the shift lever
will not move).

3) Push the shift lever to Forward from
the Neutral position while a second
person observes shift gate move­ment from outside the boat. Both
shift gates should lift completely to
the stops.

4) Pull the shift lever back from
Forward through Neutral to
Reverse. The observer should
check for proper movement of the
shift gates. Both gates should drop
down over the nozzles to the stops.

If reverse gates do not operate smooth­ly or correctly, ask your authorized
Yamaha Boat dealer for service.

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SACRIFICIAL ANODES

An aluminum alloy anode is mounted
on each jet pump outlet on your boat.
Galvanic corrosion can damage metal
surfaces below the waterline on any
boat, particularly in saltwater. These
“sacrificial” anodes are designed to
erode in these conditions first, before
metal components of your jet pump
outlets are seriously damaged.

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ANODE

Inspect the anodes each time the boat
is removed from the water. It is normal
for them to look corroded and rough.
Replace the anodes when they are
approximately one half of their original
size.

• Failure to replace anodes when
necessary can result in perma­nent damage to the jet pump out­lets and other metal components
on the boat.

• Never paint the anodes. A coating
of any kind will prevent the anode
from functioning, exposing other
components to galvanic corro­sion damage.

Replacement Procedure

When the anode has eroded to approx­imately one-half its original size, it
should be replaced. Ask your dealer for
this service or you can do it yourself if
you have a torque wrench of the prop­er type.

1) Unscrew the two mounting bolts that
secure the anode to the jet pump
outlet.

2) Clean the mounting-bolts threads,
then coat them with Loctite

®

242,

available from your Yamaha dealer.

3) Install the new anode. Tighten the
mounting bolts to specification.

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Anode Bolt Torque:
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FUSE REPLACEMENT

The fuse is in the ignition coil holder.To
replace the fuse, unscrew the cap and
pull the two red leads out with the fuse
holder. Open the fuse holder and
replace the fuse.

➀ Ignition coil holder ➂ Fuse (10A)
➁ Cap 4 Fuse holder

Accessory Fuse

➀ Fuse (20A)

The fuse is on the red lead wire coming
from the battery switch. Open the fuse
box and replace the fuse.

Do not use fuses of higher amper­age that those recommended.
Substitution of a fuse of improper
rating 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 maintenance­free batteries). Consult the battery
manufacturer’s instructions before per­forming battery maintenance.

Check the level of the battery fluid and
see if the terminals are tight. Add dis­tilled water if the fluid level is low.

● Be careful not to place the battery
on its side.

● Remove the battery from the boat
before adding distilled water or
recharging.

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Battery electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous, causing severe burns,
etc. It contains sulfuric acid. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes or clothing.

Antidote:

EXTERNAL – Flush with water.

INTERNAL – Drink large quantities
of water or milk. Follow with milk of
magnesia, beaten egg or vegetable
oil. Call physician immediately.

EYES – Flush with water for 15 min­utes and get prompt medical atten­tion.

A battery produces explosive gases.
Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes, etc.,
away. Ventilate when charging or
using in enclosed space. Always
shield eyes when working near bat­teries.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Replenishing the Battery Fluid

A poorly maintained battery will deteri­orate quickly. The battery fluid should
be checked before every outing.

Fill to the manufacturer’s recommend­ed level when necessary. Top up only
with distilled water (or pure de-ionized
water) suitable to use in batteries.

Normal tap water contains minerals
which are harmful to a battery;
therefore, refill only with distilled
water.

Recharging

● When charging the battery, keep
it well away from sparks and
open flames, as it gives off explo­sive gases.

● When using a battery charger,
connect the battery to the charg­er before you turn on the charger.
This will prevent sparking at the
terminals that could ignite bat­tery gases.

● If jump-starting the engine is nec­essary in an emergency, follow
the instructions on page 5-4.
Improper jump-starting could
cause sparking and explosion.

1) Remove the caps from the cells.
Add distilled water if necessary to
top up the electrolyte to the proper
level.

2) Follow the battery manufacturer’s
instructions for charging.

Connecting the Battery Terminals

Always make sure the connections are
correct when you install the battery in
the boat. Make sure that the breather
pipe is properly connected and that it is
not damaged or obstructed.

WARNING

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➀ Positive (+) Battery cable (Red)
➁ Negative (–) Battery cable (Black)
➂ Accessory (+) Lead (Red/Black)

4 Accessory (–) Lead (Black)

BATTERY REMOVAL: Disconnect
battery leads before removing the
battery. Disconnect the negative (–)
lead first.

BATTERY INSTALLATION: Connect
the red (+) lead and accessory red
(+) lead to the positive (+) terminal of
the battery. Connect the black (–)
lead and the black (–) accessory
lead to the negative (–) terminal of
the battery.

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MODEL SR210: FRT1100F

ITEM UNIT SX210: FRT1100A/B-F

VEHICLE CAPACITY

Maximum people on board Number of people 9
Maximum load capacity (persons) lb. 1675

DIMENSIONS

Length feet / inches 23' 3" / 252"
Beam feet / inches 8.6' /102.4"
Draft inches 16"
Dry weight lb. 2802
Height on trailer feet / inches 6.92' / 83"

PERFORMANCE

Maximum output HP (kW) / rpm 110 (81) @ 8,000 each engine
Maximum fuel consumption US gal/h (L / h) 7.4 gal (28) each engine
Cruising range (full throttle) hr. 3.37

ENGINE

Number of engines 2
Engine type 4-stroke
Number of cylinders 4 cylinders each engine
Displacement cc (cu. in) 1052 (64.2) each engine
Bore & stroke mm (in.) 76 x 58 (2.99 x 2.28)
Compression ratio 11.4:1
Lubrication system Dry sump
Cooling system Water-cooled
Starting system Electric starter
Ignition system TCI
Spark plug NGK CR9EB
Spark plug gap mm (in.) 0.7 ~0.8 mm (0.028"~0.031")
Recommended battery Qty: 1 Marine Grade Group 24 Dual Purpose

675 Marine Cranking Amp
Battery capacity Voltage - Amp Hours 12 -100
Charging system Flywheel magneto

DRIVE UNIT

Propulsion system Jet pump
Jet pump type Axial flow, single stage w/reverse
Impeller rotation Counter clockwise (rear view)
Impeller pitch 16.5°
Transmission Direct drive from engine
Steering (nozzle) angle 23° + 1°

FUEL AND OIL

Fuel Regular unleaded gasoline
Recommended engine oil API 4-stroke motor oil

SAE SE, SF, SG, SH, or SJ

10W-30
Fuel tank capacity US gal (L) 50.0 gal (189 L)
Oil tank capacity US qt (L) 4.5 qt (4.3 L) Each engine

SPECIFICATIONS

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ITEM UNIT AR210: FRT1100C-E

VEHICLE CAPACITY

Maximum people on board Number of people 10
Maximum load capacity lb. 1675

DIMENSIONS

Length feet / inches 21'3" / 255"
Beam feet / inches 8.6' /102.4"
Draft inches 16"
Dry weight lb. 2954
Height on trailer feet 10.3'

PERFORMANCE

Maximum output HP (kW) / rpm 110 (81) @ 8000 each engine
Maximum fuel consumption US gal/h (L / h) 7.4 gal (28) each engine
Cruising range (full throttle) hr. 3.37

ENGINE

Number of engines 2
Engine type 4-stroke
Number of cylinder 4 cylinders each engine
Displacement cc (cu. in) 1052 (64.2) each engine
Bore & stroke mm (in.) 76 x 58 (2.99 x 2.28)
Compression ratio 11.4:1
Lubrication system Dry sump
Cooling system Water-cooled
Starting system Electric starter
Ignition system TCI
Spark plug NGK CR9EB
Spark plug gap mm (in.) 0.7 ~0.8 mm (0.028"~0.031")
Recommended battery Qty: 1 Marine Grade Group 24 Dual Purpose

675 Marine Cranking Amp
Battery capacity Voltage - Amp Hours 12 -100
Charging system Flywheel magneto

DRIVE UNIT

Propulsion system Jet pump
Jet pump type Axial flow, single stage w/reverse
Impeller rotation Counter clockwise (rear view)
Impeller pitch 16.5°
Transmission Direct drive from engine
Steering (nozzle) angle 23° + 1°

FUEL AND OIL

Fuel Regular unleaded gasoline
Recommended engine oil API 4-stroke motor oil

SAE SE, SF, SG, SH, or SJ

10W-30
Fuel tank capacity US gal (L) 50.0 gal (189 L)
Oil tank capacity US qt (L) 4.5 qt (4.3 L) Each engine

SPECIFICATIONS

Chapter 5

TROUBLESHOOTING &

SPECIAL PROCEDURES

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

SPECIAL PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Towing the Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Running on One Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Jet Pump Clean-Out Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If any trouble happens on your boat, use this section to check for possible cause. If you cannot
find the cause or if the procedure for replacement or repair is not described in this owner’s man­ual, ask your Yamaha Boat dealer or qualified mechanic for the proper service.

The Troubleshooting Chart contains:

“TROUBLE,” “POSSIBLE CAUSE,” “REMEDY,” and

“REFER

PAGE.”
Check the possible cause and remedy, and also the referred page for the maintenance steps to

solve the trouble.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Page

• Starter motor • Fuse Burned out • Replace the fuse and 4-16
does not turn check wiring

over

• Battery

Run down • Recharge 4-17

Poor terminal

• Tighten as required

4-17

connections

• 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

• Starter motor • Engine shut-off Clip on cord is not • Install clip in engine 2-6
turns over/ switch in place shut-off switch
engine does

• Fuel

Empty • Refill as soon as possible* 3-2

not start

Stale or • Have serviced at
contaminated Yamaha dealer

• Fuel tank

Water or dust • Have service at
collected Yamaha dealer

Built-up pressure

• Open the fuel tank filler
3-14

cap and release pressure

• Spark plug Fouled or defective • Clean or replace 4-7

• Spark plug cap Not fitted or loose • Fit properly 4-7

• Crankcase

Filled with fuel

• Have serviced at

Yamaha Dealer

Filled with water

• Crank engine with

spark plug out until clean

• Fuel filter

Clogged or water • Have serviced at
collected Yamaha Dealer