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Yamaha 212SS Owner's Manual
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Lit-18626-09-41 ©2011 yamaha motor corporation, u.S.A. Printed in u.S.A. 2 12 s s & 2 12 x o w n e r ’s /o p e r a t o r ’s m a n u a l wa rn in g read this manual carefully before operating this boat. 212ss & 212x owner’s/operator’s manual.
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Read this manual carefully before operating this boat. This manual should stay with the boat if sold. 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.
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To the owner 212ss (xat1800c-l), 212x (xat1800a-l/b-l) owner’s/operator’s manual ©2011 by yamaha motor corporation, u.S.A. 1st edition, august 2011 all rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of yamaha motor corporation, u.S.A. Is expressly prohibited. Prin...
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2 f eatures & f unctions 1 s afety i nformation 3 o peration 4 m aintenance & c are 5 t rouble r ecovery 6 c onsumer i nformation 1-color pms 287 (2-d) 1-color black (2-d) 1-color pms 287 (reverse 2-d) 1-color black (reverse 2-d) 4-color blue (3-d) 12/98 yamaha logo 212ss/212x.
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# chapter 1 safety information identification number records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 primary i.D. Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 hull identification number (h.I.N.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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1-1 s afety i nformation 1 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....
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1 s afety i nformation 1-2 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. Emission control information label manufactured date label manufactured date...
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S afety i nformation 1 1-3 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 important labels read the following labels before operating this boat. If you need any additional info...
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1 s afety i nformation 1-4 if any of these labels is damaged or missing, contact a yamaha dealer for a replacement..
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S afety i nformation 1 1-5 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 carbon monoxide (co) can cause brain damage or death. Engine and generator exhaust contains odorless a...
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1 s afety i nformation 1-6 warning improper use of the ballast system can overload the boat, causing poor handling and increased risk of swamping. Ballast system adds 750 lb (340 kg) when full. Include this weight when making sure your load does not exceed the weight shown on the maximum capacities ...
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S afety i nformation 1 1-7 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 oper- ator. Every operator should know the following requirements before operating the...
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1 s afety i nformation 1-8 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 ...
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S afety i nformation 1 1-9 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 peo- ple, objects, and other watercraft. ...
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1 s afety i nformation 1-10 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 oper- ate your boat. Restraining straps for eyewear are made whic...
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S afety i nformation 1 1-11 • 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 run- away boat if the op...
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1 s afety i nformation 1-12 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 con- nected to the engines. This means that the jet thrust will produce some movement whenever the engines are running. The b...
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S afety i nformation 1 1-13 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...
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1 s afety i nformation 1-14 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 water- way on which it is used. Just as there are rules that apply when you are driving on streets and high- ways...
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S afety i nformation 1 1-15 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 anothe...
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1 s afety i nformation 1-16 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 maintai...
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S afety i nformation 1 1-17 “1” “3” “5” “7” lighted buoy (port hand) odd number, increasing toward head of navigation. Leave to port (left) pro- ceeding white light green light or old new “2” “4” “6” lighted buoy (starboard hand) even number, increasing toward head of navigation. Leave to starboard ...
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1 s afety i nformation 1-18 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...
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S afety i nformation 1 1-19 to get more boating safety information be informed about boating safety. Additional publications and information can be obtained from many organiza- tions, including the following. United states coast guard consumer affairs staff (g-bc) office of boating, public, and cons...
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1-21 chapter 2 features & functions location of main components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 operation of controls and other functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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2-1 f eatures & f unctions 2 location of main components main features: fuel tank battery blower motor port / starboard features: flush attachments electrical boxes dipstick mufflers muffler boxes spark plugs / spark plug caps air filter cases hood supports engine compartment vent outlets engine com...
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2-2 2 f eatures & f unctions b b a.
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2-3 f eatures & f unctions 2 location of main components: bow lights bow eye storage compartments bow anchor locker grab handles cleats courtesy light fuel tank inspection access hatch throttle/shift levers cooler (212ss only) stern light storage stern light socket ski tow hook jet pump clean-out ac...
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2-4 2 f eatures & f unctions control features: hull drain depth finder transponder steering nozzle reverse gates ladder trailer strap eyes deck drain control features: speedometer tachometer multi-function gauge lcd ignition switch keys steering wheel tilt adjustment lever switches and breakers loca...
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2-5 f eatures & f unctions 2 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 craf...
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2-6 2 f eatures & f unctions engine shut-off switch • always attach the engine shut- off cord to your personal flota- tion 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 cloth-...
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2-7 f eatures & f unctions 2 throttle/ shift lever, port (left) side engine throttle/ shift lever, starboard (right) side engine neutral forward reverse off: ignition circuits are switched off. The engine cannot be started but other switches will operate. (the key can be removed.) on: ignition circu...
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2-8 2 f eatures & f unctions this boat is equipped with “start-in- gear” protection. The engines will not start unless the levers are in the neutral position. The shift lever controls the direction of travel. The drive line on the boat is direct drive, so jet thrust is always being pro- duced while ...
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2-9 f eatures & f unctions 2 fuel tank filler cap to open the fuel tank filler cap, press the button on the bottom of the cap to release the latch. Fuel tank filler cap press down on the cap until it locks in place. Gauges the boat is equipped with a speedometer and two multi-function tachometers . ...
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2-10 2 f eatures & f unctions pushbutton wake up mode: refers to the state when both engines are off, the gauges are shut down, and the operator pushes the “ m ” button to see the clock. This mode only lasts for 5 seconds and then enters sleep mode power up and basic function: the gauge system will ...
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2-11 f eatures & f unctions 2 2) contrast: adjust the contrast of the lcd. • press the m button to decrease contrast or the t button to increase contrast. • to exit, simply do nothing. 3) backlighting: adjust the bright- ness of the gauge system back- lighting. • press the m button to decrease brigh...
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2-12 2 f eatures & f unctions 2 warnings warnings are audible and / or visual indicators of a fault condition. A warning will be displayed on the master gauge lcd. Warnings on the lcd can be acknowledged by pressing the m but- ton. Once acknowledged the message will disappear and be replaced by an “...
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2-13 f eatures & f unctions 2 warning definition table warning lcd display audible engine overheating engine over temperature y engine oil pressure low low oil press y check engine check engine y low battery voltage low voltage y high battery voltage high voltage y engine overheat warning system thi...
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2-14 2 f eatures & f unctions switches blower bilge pump courtesy light lights horn no-wake mode tip: the helm switches will not work if the battery switch in the battery com- partment is turned to the off position. See page 4-2 for more information. Blower press this switch to turn on the blower to...
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2-15 f eatures & f unctions 2 to set no-wake mode: press the top, plus side, of the switch once to set both engines in no wake mode. A confirmation “no wake 1” will appear in the lcd screen. Engine speed will initially be set at approxi- mately 1600 rpm for very slow, no-wake maneuvering. Pressing t...
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2-16 2 f eatures & f unctions ballast system (212x only) • improper use of the ballast sys - tem can overload the boat, caus- ing poor handling and increased risk of swamping. • ballast system adds 750 lb. (340 kg) when full. Include this weight when making sure your load does not exceed the weight ...
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2-17 f eatures & f unctions 2 3) if more weight is desired after auto- matic filling, press the top of the switch again. The pump will run for 10 seconds to add about 12-1/2 pounds. Press the switch nine times after the auto filling for maximum ballast. Do not overfill. The boat can be serious- ly d...
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2-18 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 located under the side of the seat. Rele...
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2-19 f eatures & f unctions 2 under front seats pull up the seat cushions to access the storage compartments. Floor locker glove box port-side console under rear side seats do not carry any flammable sub- stances in the battery compartment or any heavy or metal items that can damage the battery or c...
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2-20 2 f eatures & f unctions pull up the seat cushions to access the storage compartments. 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 conso...
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2-21 f eatures & f unctions 2 windshield unsnap the retaining strap 1 from the windshield and pivot it into place. Rotate the two latches to keep the windshield secured. When the wind- shield is open, be sure to secure it with the retaining strap to keep it from moving while underway or trailering. ...
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2-22 2 f eatures & f unctions wakeboard tower (212x model) 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. • do not tow a tube or other inflat - a...
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2-23 f eatures & f unctions 2 3. While an assistant supports the upper tower section in the middle, unscrew the top outside knob on one side. 4. Unscrew both lower outside knobs from the same side and remove the support. Repeat the procedure to remove the tall tower support on the other side. 5. Put...
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2-24 2 f eatures & f unctions 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 ...
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Chapter 3 operation fuel and oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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3-1 o peration 3 fuel and oil gasoline • gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable. To avoid fires and explosions and to reduce the risk of injury when refueling, follow these instructions. • gasoline is poisonous and can cause injury or death. Handle gasoline with care. Never siphon gaso...
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3-2 3 o peration 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. Engine o...
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3-3 o peration 3 5) pour engine oil into the filler hole. Wait approximately 5 minutes until the engine oil settles. Tip: the difference between the mini- mum and maximum level marks on the dipstick is equal to approximately 1 quart of engine oil. 6) repeat steps 3~6 until the engine oil is at the p...
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3-4 3 o peration pre-operation checks check list before operating this boat, perform the checks in the following check list. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in this owner’s/operator’s manual. Failure to inspect or maintain the boat properly increases t...
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3-5 o peration 3 tip: pre-operation checks should be made each time the boat is used. These checks can be completed in a short time. It is worth the time spent to ensure safety and reliability. Check points steering make sure the wheel is not loose. There should not be any free play, either in- and-...
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3-6 3 o peration fire extinguishers make sure at least one fire extinguisher is aboard and full. See the instructions supplied by the extinguisher manufac- turers to determine indication of condi- tion. As an inboard boat less than 26 feet in length, your boat must be fitted with one b-1 type fire e...
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3-7 oxygen to the fire, increasing the risk of a larger fire or an explosion. If you see smoke or otherwise suspect a fire, you can look through the trans- parent flaps of the fire port™ to look for signs of flames. If there is a fire, push the nozzle of the fire extinguisher through the fire port™ ...
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3-8 3 o peration 2) open the engine hatch, then check oil level in the engines. Add as nec- essary (see page 3-2). Battery check the battery condition and the battery electrolyte level. Make sure con- nections are tight and that battery is properly secured. Warning! The bat- tery must always be full...
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3-9 o peration 3 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 tight- ened before operating your boat. If a fuel or fuel...
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3-10 3 o peration 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. Horn press the horn switch to be sure the horn operates. Engine shut-off switch engine shut-off switch clip with cord first, place the boa...
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3-11 o peration 3 overheating and serious damage could occur. See overheat warning system, page 2-13, for more informa- tion. Bimini top (212ss model) raising from the fully collapsed storage position. 1) raise the top and secure the rear support poles to the rear support pole mounts with the lock p...
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3-12 3 operation 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...
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3-13 operation 3 bimini top (212x model) raising 1) unstrap the top. Unzip and remove the storage cover, then unwrap the top. 2) attach the zippered flaps of the fab- ric of the top to the rearmost tower tube. 1 tower tube zipper flaps 3) pull the top forward. Unclip the plas- tic clips and pull the...
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3-14 3 operation 5) collapse the front support poles until the snap buttons click into place to tighten the top fabric . Front support poles do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) with the bimini top in the up position. Storing 1) extend the forward support poles by pressing in the snap buttons. 2) remove t...
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3-15 operation 3 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. Failure to understand how the c...
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3-16 3 operation 2) attach the engine shut-off cord to your pfd. Install the cord clip onto the engine shut-off switch by push- ing 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 co...
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3-17 operation 3 • never turn the ignition key to “start” while the engine is run- ning. The starter mechanism could be damaged. • if the starter motor is engaged continuously for more than 5 seconds, the battery will become quickly discharged and it will be impossible to start the engine. The start...
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3-18 3 o peration 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 engines (...
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3-19 o peration 3 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,...
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3-20 3 o peration turning the boat • 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 hold - ing on before making turns. An unprepared passenger could lose balance and fall. Steering control depends on the com-...
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3-21 o peration 3 turning left turning right boating with passengers when passengers are on board, make sure they are seated and hold- ing on before you start to acceler- ate. An unprepared passenger could lose balance and fall. Your boat is designed for one operator and up to eight passengers only....
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3-22 3 o peration 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. 2) climb up onto the swim platform, then sit in one of the seats provided. Boarding from a dock or...
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3-23 o peration 3 stopping • you will lose steering control if you completely pull the throttles back to idle. You need throttle to steer. • do not use the reverse function to slow down or stop the boat from planing speed as it could cause you to lose control, be ejected, or impact the steering whee...
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3-24 3 o peration 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....
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3-25 o peration 3 anchoring always anchor from the bow. Anchoring from the stern will make the boat unsteady. A strong cur- rent 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 applic...
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3-26 3 o peration 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. Cros...
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3-27 o peration 3 post-operation checks post-operation checks these post-operation procedures are developed to help preserve the long- term 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 own...
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3-28 3 o peration 5) remove hull drain plug and the engine compartment drain plug . Rinse the engine compartment with a small amount of fresh water. Be careful not to get water on the carbu- retor or electrical components. Allow any water in the bilge to drain out. After the water has drained, wipe ...
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3-29 o peration 3 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 boa...
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3-30 3 o peration • 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 ...
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3-31 backing your trailer it takes practice to back a trailer suc- cessfully. 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...
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3-32 3 o peration 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 water- line. 2) with the boat...
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3-33 • 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 e...
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Chapter 4 maintenance and care storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 fuel system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 cooling system flushing . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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4-1 m aintenance & c are 4 storage storing your boat for prolonged peri- ods of time, such as winter storage, requires preventative maintenance to ensure against deterioration. It is advis- able to have the boat serviced by an authorized yamaha boat dealer before storage. However, the following proc...
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4-2 4 m aintenance & c are 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 t...
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4-3 m aintenance & c are 4 battery 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 ter- minals using yamalube ® battery cleaner and protector or a mixture of baking soda and water (one tbsp. Of baking soda ...
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4-4 4 m aintenance & c are 2) remove the drain plugs in the stern and engine compartment 3 . Clean the hull, boat interior, and drive units with yamaclean wash & wax concentrate or a mild nat- ural soap and water. Rinse with fresh water. Scum on the hull can be removed with yamaclean hull cleaner. N...
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4-5 m aintenance & c are 4 basic stain guide here are basic steps to remove common stains from boat upholstery. Consult your dealer or upholstery-cleaning professional for difficult stains. Type of stain steps (rinse with clean, warm water and then dry after application) 1 2 3 general care/ dirt a b...
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4-6 maintenance and adjustment be sure to turn off the engines when you perform maintenance unless otherwise specified. If you are not familiar with machine servicing, this work should be done by a yamaha dealer or other qualified mechanic. Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control...
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4-7 m aintenance & c are 4 maintenance interval initial thereafter every page 10 hours 50 hours 100 hours 100 hours 200 hours 6 months 12 months 12 months 24 months spark plug inspection/cleaning/ adjustment grease points greasing 4-8 bearing housing greasing *1 *2 *2 4-9 fuel system inspection 4-10...
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4-8 4 m aintenance & c are grease points to keep moving parts sliding or rotating smoothly, coat them with water resis- tant grease such as yamaha marine grease, yamaha grease a, or an equiv- alent. Throttle cable grease the throttle-cable inner wires at the throttle bodies. Steering cable ball join...
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4-9 m aintenance & c are 4 bearing housing 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 water- resistant grease through the grease nipple. After firs...
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4-10 4 m aintenance & c are fuel system inspection gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. Failure to check for and repair any fuel leakage could result in fire or explosion. A fire or explo- sion can cause severe injury or death. When inspecting the fuel system, shut off the engine, do not smok...
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4-11 m aintenance & c are 4 fuel system cleaning if the fuel system 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/filter engine oil is extremely hot after the engine is turned off. Coming into contact with or getting an...
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4-12 4 m aintenance & c are 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 2-19). 2) remove the intake pipe . Unclip the cover from the filter case. Re- move the air filter case screws and air f...
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4-13 m aintenance & c are 4 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 fro...
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4-14 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 component...
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4-15 m aintenance & c are 4 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. Cap fuse holder fuse (10a) accessory fuse fuse (20a) the fuse is on the red lead ...
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4-16 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. ...
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4-17 m aintenance & c are 4 positive (+) battery cable (red) negative ( –) battery cable (black) accessory (+) lead (red/black) accessory (–) lead (black) battery removal: disconnect battery leads before removing the battery. Disconnect the negative (–) lead first. Battery installation: connect the ...
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4-18 model xx item unit 212ss: xat1800c-l vehicle capacity maximum people on board number of people 9 maximum load capacity (persons) lb. 1670 dimensions length feet / inches 21.3' / 255.9" beam feet / inches 8.6' /102.4" draft inches 15" dry weight lb. 2945 height on trailer feet / inches 7.42' / 8...
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4-19 m aintenance & c are 4 model xx item unit 212x: xat180a-l/b-l vehicle capacity maximum people on board number of people 9 maximum load capacity (persons) lb. 1670 dimensions length feet / inches 21.3' / 255.9" beam feet / inches 8.6' /102.4" draft inches 15" dry weight lb. 3060 height on traile...
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Chapter 5 trouble recovery troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 troubleshooting chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 emergency procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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5-1 t rouble r ecovery 5 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 pr...
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5-2 5 t rouble r ecovery trouble possible cause remedy page engine runs irregularly or stalls • fuel empty • refill as soon as possible 3-2 stale or contaminated • have serviced at yamaha dealer • fuel filter water or dust collected • have serviced at yamaha dealer • spark plug fouled or defective •...
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5-3 t rouble r ecovery 5 emergency procedures towing the boat bow eye the boat should be towed only if it becomes inoperative. The towing rope should be long enough so that the boat will not collide with the towing boat when slowing down. A good rule of thumb is a tow rope which is three times the c...
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5-4 5 t rouble r ecovery jump starting severe injury or death may result if you ignore any of the following: • if blower will not operate, ven- tilate engine compartment by opening engine compartment hatch for several minutes before attempting a jump start. • do not connect the negative (–) jumper c...
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5-5 t rouble r ecovery 5 jet pump clean-out procedure severe injury or death may result if you ignore any of the following: • turn off and remove both ignition keys, remove lanyard, and wait for all movement to stop before removing access port caps. • never override interlocks to run engine with hat...
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5-6 5 t rouble r ecovery 5) to reinstall the access port cap, first clean off any sand or other foreign matter from the cap or port surfaces. Apply a light coat of ya- malube waterproof marine grease (p/n: acc-greas-10-ct) as needed to the seal of the clean-out port caps. Clean any debris from the c...
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Chapter 6 consumer information & index limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 yamaha extended service (y.E.S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 boating terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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6-1 c onsumer i nformation & i ndex 6 yamaha motor corporation, u.S.A. Yamaha boat limited warranty yamaha motor corporation, u.S.A. Hereby warrants that new yamaha boats will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for the period of time stated herein, subject to certain stated limitations...
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6-2 6 c onsumer i nformation & i ndex specific parts excluded from warranty; parts replaced due to normal wear or routine maintenance such as oil, spark plugs, fuel filters, impeller and liner, and anodes are not covered by warranty. Charges for transporting the boat to and from an authorized yamaha...
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6-3 c onsumer i nformation & i ndex 6 q. May i perform any or all of the recommended maintenance shown in the owner’s manual instead of having the dealer do them? A. Yes, if you are a qualified mechanic and follow the procedures specified in the owner’s and service manual. We do recommend, however, ...
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6-4 6 c onsumer i nformation & i ndex keep your yamaha boat protected even after the 1-year warranty coverage provisions expire with genuine yamaha extended service (y.E.S.). Y.E.S. Is designed and administered by yamaha motor corporation to provide maxi- mum owner satisfaction. You get uninterrupte...
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6-5 c onsumer i nformation & i ndex 6 boating terms term definition bow the front part of the boat. Deck the “floor” or upper structure which covers the hull. Give-way the vessel which must yield the right-of-way when two boats meet. Gunwale the meeting junction of the deck and hull; the upper edge ...
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6-6 sample float plan 6 c onsumer i nformation & i ndex leave a float plan with a responsible person on shore before boating. The example below can be copied and used. Destination: loran or gps coordinates: intended activity: expected return date: time: local u.S. Coast guard phone #: notes: hull co...
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6-7 c onsumer i nformation & i ndex 6 a access port caps. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7, 5-5 adjustment and maintenance. . . . . . . 4-6 age limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 anchor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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6-8 6 c onsumer i nformation & i ndex d deck drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 deep alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 depth finder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 docking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22 drain plugs . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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6-9 c onsumer i nformation & i ndex 6 limit on running engine out of water . . 4-2 limit on starter motor running period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 limitations on who may operate boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 location ...
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6-10 6 c onsumer i nformation & i ndex steering inspection. . . . . . . . . . . 3-5, 4-12 steering pivot points, greasing . . . . . . 4-8 steering wheel tilt adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 stern light . . . . . . . . . . 1-12, 2-2, 2-14, 3-9 stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Lit-18626-09-41 ©2011 yamaha motor corporation, u.S.A. Printed in u.S.A. 2 12 s s & 2 12 x o w n e r ’s /o p e r a t o r ’s m a n u a l wa rn in g read this manual carefully before operating this boat. 212ss & 212x owner’s/operator’s manual.