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Yamaha AR230 Owner's/operator's Manual

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Summary of AR230

  • Page 1

    Read this manual carefully before operation.

  • Page 2: Warning

    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.

  • Page 3: To The Owner

    Thankyouforchoosingayamahaboat. Thisowner’smanualcontainsinforma- tionyouwillneedforproperoperation, maintenance, and care. A thorough understanding of these simple instruc- tions will help you to obtain maximum enjoymentfromyournewyamaha.Ifyou haveanyquestionsabouttheoperation or maintenance of you...

  • Page 5: Eatures

    2 f eatures & f unctions 1 s afety i nformation 3 o peration 4 m aintenance & c are 5 t roubleshooting & s pecial p rocedures 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 ar230/sr230/...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1

    Chapter 1 safety information identification number records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 primaryi.D.Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 hullidentificationnumber(h.I.N.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 9: Identification

    1-1 identification number records record your primary i.D., h.I.N., and enginenumbersinthespacesprovided to assist you in ordering spare parts from your yamaha boat dealer. Also recordandkeepthesei.D.Numbersin a separate place in case your boat is stolen. Primary i.D. Number \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ th...

  • Page 10: Star Labels

    1-2 star labels this watercraft is labeled in california with a california air resources board (carb)starlabel1.Seebelowfora desciptionofyourparticularlabel. One star - low emission the one-star label identifies engines that meet the air resources board’s 2001 exhaust emission standards. Enginesmeet...

  • Page 11: Emission Control

    1-3 emission control information this engine family conforms to u.S. Eparegulationsformarinesiengines. Approval label of emission control certificate this label is attached to the electrical box. 1 emissioncontrolinformation label manufactured date label 2 manufactureddatelabel emission control info...

  • Page 12: Afety

    1-4 1 s afety i nformation important labels 11121314151617181920 21222324252627282930 31323334353637383940 41424344454647484950 51525354555657585960 12345678910 11121314151617181920 21222324252627282930 31323334353637383940 41424344454647484950 51525354555657585960 12345678910 11121314151617181920 2...

  • Page 13: Afety

    1-5 s afety i nformation 1 2 5 6 1 3 4 7 warning labels.

  • Page 14: Afety

    1-6 1 s afety i nformation 11121314151617181920 21222324252627282930 31323334353637383940 41424344454647484950 51525354555657585960 12345678910 11121314151617181920 21222324252627282930 31323334353637383940 41424344454647484950 51525354555657585960 12345678910 11121314151617181920 212223242526272829...

  • Page 15: Afety

    1-7 s afety i nformation 1 f2a f2a 11121314151617181920 21222324252627282930 31323334353637383940 41424344454647484950 51525354555657585960 12345678910 11121314151617181920 21222324252627282930 31323334353637383940 41424344454647484950 51525354555657585960 12345678910 11121314151617181920 2122232425...

  • Page 16: Afety

    1-8 1 s afety i nformation 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...

  • Page 17: Afety

    1-9 s afety i nformation 1 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 boatslikeyourboatwhicharelessthan 26feetlong. L personalflotationdevices(pfds): type i, ii, or iii as required f...

  • Page 18: Cruising Limitations

    1-10 cruising limitations l scanconstantlyforpeople,objects, and other watercraft. Be alert for conditionsthatlimityourvisibilityor blockyourvisionofothers. L operatedefensivelyatsafespeeds andkeepasafedistancefrompeo- ple,objects,andotherwatercraft. L do not follow directly behind other boats. L do...

  • Page 19: Operational Requirements

    1-11 operational requirements l allridersmustwearacoastguard approved personal flotation device (pfd). L eye protection is recommended to keepwind,water,andglarefromthe sunoutofyoureyeswhileyouoper- ate your boat. Restraining straps for eyewear are made which are designed to float should your eye- w...

  • Page 20: Afety

    1-12 1 s afety i nformation l attachtheengineshut-offcord(lan- yard) to the pfd and keep it free from the steering wheel or other controls so that the engine stops if theoperatoraccidentallyleavesthe helm. Failure to attach the engine shut-off cord could result in a run- awayboatiftheoperatoriseject...

  • Page 21: Afety

    1-13 s afety i nformation 1 an open area without obstructions until you have a good feel for the maneuver. L thisyamaha boat is water-jet pro- pelled.Thepumpsaredirectlycon- nected to the engines.This means thatthejetthrustwillproducesome movement whenever the engines are running. The boat has a “ne...

  • Page 22: Afety

    1-14 1 s afety i nformation water-skiing you can use the boat to tow a water skier,usingthetowcleatprovided. Itistheboatoperator’sresponsibilityto bealerttothesafetyofthewater-skier and others. Know and follow all state and local water-skiing regulations in effect for the waters in which you will be...

  • Page 23: Afety

    1-15 s afety i nformation 1 rules of the road youryamahaboatislegallyconsidered a powerboat. Operation of the boat must be in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the water- wayonwhichitisused. Just as there are rules that apply when you are driving on streets and highways, there are ...

  • Page 24: Afety

    1-16 1 s afety i nformation rules when encountering vessels there are three main situations that you may encounter with other vessels which could lead to a collision unless thesteeringrulesarefollowed: meeting:youareapproachinganother vesselhead-on. Crossing: you are traveling across anothervessel’s...

  • Page 25: Afety

    1-17 s afety i nformation 1 overtaking ifyouarepassinganothervessel,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 clearofit.Likewise,ifanothervesselis passingyou,youshouldmaintainyour speed and d...

  • Page 26: Afety

    1-18 1 s afety i nformation “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 ...

  • Page 27: Afety

    1-19 s afety i nformation 1 reading buoys and other markers the waters of the united states are marked for safe navigation by the lat- eral system of buoyage. Simply put, buoys and markers have an arrange- ment of shapes, colors, numbers, and lightstoshowwhichsideofthebuoya boatershouldpassonwhennav...

  • Page 28: Afety

    1-20 1 s afety i nformation enjoy your boat responsibly you share the areas you enjoy when operatingyourboatwithothersandwith nature. So your enjoyment includes a responsibilitytotreattheseotherpeo- ple,andthelands,waters,andwildlife withrespectandcourtesy. Wheneverandwhereveryouareboat- ing, think ...

  • Page 29: Chapter 2

    Chapter 2 features & functions location of main components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 operation of controls and other functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-...

  • Page 31: Eatures

    2-1 f eatures & f unctions 2 location of main components main features: fueltank battery blowermotor port/starboard features: flushattachments electricalboxes oiltanks oiltankcap/dipstick mufflers mufflerboxes sparkplugs/sparkplugcaps airfiltercases hoodsupports enginecompartmentventoutlets engineco...

  • Page 32: Eatures

    2-2 2 f eatures & f unctions b c d 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 4...

  • Page 33: Eatures

    2-3 f eatures & f unctions 2 location of main components: bowlight boweye storagecompartments bowanchorlocker grabhandles cleats courtesylights fuelcompartmentaccesshatch throttle/shiftlevers skilocker sternlightstorage sternlightsocket skitowhook jetpumpclean-outaccesspanel pumpclean-outinterlocksw...

  • Page 34: Eatures

    2-4 2 f eatures & f unctions control features: speedometer tachometer depthsounder(compassonsr230) fuelgauge ignitionswitchkeys steeringwheel tiltadjustmentlever switchesandbreakers compass(sxandarmodels) location of main components n 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 high output y...

  • Page 35: Eatures

    2-5 f eatures & f unctions 2 operation of controls and other functions steering 1 steeringwheel your boat can be steered by turning the steering wheel the same direction you wish to travel, to the right or left. Whenthewheelisturned,theangleof the jet (output) nozzles at the rear of the craft is cha...

  • Page 36: Eatures

    2-6 2 f eatures & f unctions engine shut-off switch the clip on the end of the engine shut-off 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 per- sonal flotation device (pfd). Should the operator fall overboa...

  • Page 37: Eatures

    2-7 f eatures & f unctions 2 off: ignition circuits are switched off. The engine cannot be started but other switcheswilloperate.(thekeycanbe removed.) on: ignition circuits are switched on (the keycannotberemoved). Start: the starter motor will turn to start the engine. (when the key is released, i...

  • Page 38: Eatures

    2-8 2 f eatures & f unctions l 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 willnotstartunlesstheleversareinthe neutralposition. Theshiftleverco...

  • Page 39: Eatures

    2-9 f eatures & f unctions 2 free accelerator this control is equipped with a “free accelerator” button which will allow engines to be accelerated with the jet pumpgatesintheneutralposition. The boat will start moving as if it were in forward or reverse if engine speed is increased above idle in neu...

  • Page 40: Eatures

    2-10 2 f eatures & f unctions 3. Fuel level gauge the fuel level gauge 1 shows the amountoffuelinthefueltank.The ignition switch must be in the“on” positiontoactivatethegauge. Always consider the distance you are traveling and the amount of fuel you have available. Be sure you have enough fuel to re...

  • Page 41: Eatures

    2-11 f eatures & f unctions 2 pect 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 inac- curate readings. Setting th...

  • Page 42: Eatures

    2-12 2 f eatures & f unctions 2 reducethevalue.Pressandrelease eitherkeytochangethevaluein1- footincrements.Pressandholdthe key to change the value in 9-foot incrementspersecond. 3) after your selection is made, the displaywillreturntonormalopera- tionafter5seconds. 4) the alarm indicator and shallo...

  • Page 43: Eatures

    2-13 f eatures & f unctions 2 6. Warning indicators there are three warning indicators in each tachometer to alert you about certain conditions on your boat.Thesewarningscorrespondto theenginemonitoredbythetachom- eter. Check engine –ifasensormalfunc- tion or a short circuit is detected, the warning...

  • Page 44: Caution:

    2-14 caution: if the cause of overheating cannot be found and corrected, take special precautions to avoid major engine damage while you return to shore. Single engine overheating — shut off the overheating engine and use the properly running engine to return to shore. Operate at “no- wake” speed to...

  • Page 45: Eatures

    2-15 lights thistoggleswitchcontrolstherequired on-boardlighting.Pressthetopofthe switch to turn on both the bow light andsternlightfornightrunning.Press thebottomoftheswitchtooperatethe stern light alone when anchored at night.Puttheswitchinthemiddleposi- tiontoturnoffalllights(seepage3-9). Horn pr...

  • Page 46: Swivel Seat Operation

    2-16 accessory outlet thereisa12vdcoutletwithresettable circuit breaker located in the portside consolestoragecompartment. Switch circuit breakers the electrical circuit for each switch isprotectedbyacircuitbreaker.Ifthe button below a switch pops out, push it back in with your finger. If it pops ou...

  • Page 47: Passenger Seat

    2-17 passenger seat the passenger seat on the port side canbepositionedintwoways.Itcanbe positioned with an upright backrest in themiddle,orflatasabenchseat. 1 strap 2 latch to position the seat with the upright backrest, lift the strap provided at the centeroftheseatandpushtheforward end back until...

  • Page 48: Eatures

    2-18 2 f eatures & f unctions engine hood there is a hood latch located under the front of the rear seat.To open the enginehood,liftthelatchhookupward andliftthehood.Thehoodissupported bygas-filledstruts. Hood latch and struts storage compartments your boat has convenient on-board storageareas. Bow ...

  • Page 49: Eatures

    2-19 f eatures & f unctions 2 driver’s side console under rear side seats pulluptheseatcushionstoaccess thestoragecompartments. Starboard side rear compartment port gunwale battery compartment do not carry any flammable sub- stances in the battery compartment or any heavy or metal items that can dam...

  • Page 50: Eatures

    2-20 2 f eatures & f unctions there is a light in the compartment. Press the light to turn it on. Press the lightagaintoturnitoff. Be sure the light is turned off when no one is in the compartment. Leaving the light on can drain the battery. Front walk-through ifdesired,thewalk-throughtothebow ofthe...

  • Page 51: Eatures

    2-21 f eatures & f unctions 2 rear walk-through to use the rearwalk-though, lift out andstowthecenterrearseatcushion. Foldthebackoftheseatdowntoopen thewalk-through. Toclosetherearwalk-through,liftthe backoftheseattotheuprightposition. Press the center seat cushion firmly intoplace. Swim platform th...

  • Page 53: Chapter 3

    Chapter 3 operation fuel and oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 gasoline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 engineoil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 55: Peration

    3-1 o peration 3 fuel and oil gasoline useregularunleaded87octane(r+m ÷2)gasoline. Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explo- sive! L do not smoke when refueling, and keep away from sparks, flames, or other sources of ignition. L stop engines and turn ignition keys to off before refueli...

  • Page 56: Peration

    3-2 3 o peration while many additives available may reducedeposits,yamaharecommends the use of ring free fuel additive, available from your yamaha dealer. Ring free has repeatedly proven its ability to clean combustion deposits from inside the engine, notably in the critical piston-ring-land area, a...

  • Page 57: Peration

    3-3 o peration 3 tocheckoil,besuretheboatislevel, either in the water or on the trailer. Opentheenginecompartmentbypull- inguponthetwolatcheslocatedunder thefrontoftherearseat. Cold engine check 1) remove the oil tank filler cap 1, wipe the dipstick with a clean rag, andthenscrewthecaponsecurely. Re...

  • Page 58: Peration

    3-4 3 o peration pre-operation checks check list beforeoperatingthisboat,performthe followingchecks: 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. Item check page ref. Before launch or oper...

  • Page 59: Peration

    3-5 o peration 3 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 safetyandreliabilitythechecksassure isworththetimeinvolved. Check points steering make sure the wheel is not loose. There should not be any f...

  • Page 60: Peration

    3-6 3 o peration fire extinguisher make sure the fire extinguisher is aboard and full. See the instructions suppliedbythefireextinguishermanu- facturer to determine proper indication ofcondition. Thefireextinguishercanisterislocated inside the driver-side console storage compartment. Open the windsh...

  • Page 61: Peration

    3-7 o peration 3 11121314151617181920 21222324252627282930 31323334353637383940 41424344454647484950 51525354555657585960 12345678910 11121314151617181920 21222324252627282930 31323334353637383940 41424344454647484950 51525354555657585960 12345678910 jet intakes jetthrustintakes intakegrates before ...

  • Page 62: Peration

    3-8 3 o peration water from traveling back to the deck during mooring or while moving in reverse. Bilge pump – yourboatisequippedwithadrainage systemthatchannelswaterthatenters the boat from the storage compart- ments to the bilge under the engine compartment.Whenthebilgepumpis turned on (see page 2...

  • Page 63: Peration

    3-9 o peration 3 engine compartment operatethebilgeblowerswitch1for at least 4 minutes before starting the engines.Openenginehoodandcheck to be sure no gasoline vapors are present. Check for fuel leaks or loose electricalconnections. Blowermotor gasoline vapors can explode. Before starting the engin...

  • Page 64: Peration

    3-10 3 o peration horn pressthehornswitch1tobesurethe hornoperates. Engine shut-off switch ➀ engineshut-offswitch ➁ clipwithcord first,placetheboatinthewatertopro- videadequateenginecooling.Startthe engine, and then remove the engine shut-off switch clip, and verify that the enginestops. Refertopage...

  • Page 65: Peration

    3-11 o peration 3 bimini top raisingfromthefullycollapsedstorage position. 1) withanassistant,raisethetopand securetherearsupportpolestothe rear support pole mounts with the lockpins. 2) unzip and remove the storage cover. 3) unfoldthetopbypullingtothebow oftheboat. Note: sx230 model shown. On the a...

  • Page 66: Peration

    3-12 3 o peration storing in the upright position 1) raisetherearsupportpoles. 2) unhookthefrontstrapsandpullthe toptotheback. 3) roll the fabric around the frames andzipthestoragecoverinplace. Do not trailer the boat with the bimini top in the fully extended or upright storage positions. Put the co...

  • Page 67: Peration

    3-13 o peration 3 operation starting the engines severe injury or death may result if you ignore any of the following: l before operating your boat, become familiar with all controls. Consult your yamaha dealer about any control or function you do not fully understand. L attach the engine shut-off s...

  • Page 68: Peration

    3-14 3 o peration 11121314151617181920 21222324252627282930 31323334353637383940 41424344454647484950 51525354555657585960 12345678910 11121314151617181920 21222324252627282930 31323334353637383940 41424344454647484950 51525354555657585960 12345678910 note:beforethefirststart-up,remove the fuel tank...

  • Page 69: Peration

    3-15 o peration 3 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 try- ing to start the engine agai...

  • Page 70: Peration

    3-16 3 o peration break-in procedure theenginebreak-inperiodisessential toallowthevariouscomponentsofthe engine to wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances. This ensures proper performance and promoteslongercomponentlife. 1) launchtheboatandstarttheengine (seepage3-13). 2) for ...

  • Page 71: Peration

    3-17 o peration 3 driving your boat getting to know your boat operating your boat requires skills acquiredthroughpracticeoveraperiod oftime.Takethetimetolearnthebasic techniqueswellbeforeattemptingmore difficultmaneuvers. Boating with your new boat can be a very enjoyable activity, providing you wit...

  • Page 72: Turning The Boat

    3-18 turning the boat steering control depends on the com- binationofsteeringwheelpositionand theamountofthrottle. Water sucked in through the intake grate is pressurized by the impeller in thejetpump.Asthepressurizedwater isexpelledfromthepumpthroughthe jet thrust nozzle, it creates thrust to move ...

  • Page 73: Peration

    3-19 o peration 3 l do not pull the throttle levers back to idle when trying to steer away from objects – you need throttle to steer. L be sure passengers are hold- ing on before making turns. An unprepared passenger could lose balance and fall. Boating with passengers yourboatisdesignedforoneoperat...

  • Page 74: Peration

    3-20 3 o peration warning 1) besureenginesareoff,thenmove tothesternoftheboat.Pulloutthe 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 cont...

  • Page 75: Peration

    3-21 o peration 3 stopping the boat is not equipped with a sep- arate braking system. It is stopped by water resistance after the throttle leversaremovedbacktoidle.Fromfull speed,theboatstopsinapproximately 346 ft. (105.5 m) after the throttle is moved back to idle. The stopping distance varies depe...

  • Page 76: Peration

    3-22 3 o peration caution: wind or current pushing boat toward dock: slowly maneuver to a shallow angle andallowtheboattomovetowardthe dock. No wind or current: approachthedockatashallowangle. Secure the bow to the dock, then use enginethrustoraboathooktogently movethesterntothedock. Leaving a dock ...

  • Page 77: Peration

    3-23 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 boatandwaterconditions.A“danforth” (or fluke) type anchor is suitable for mostapplications...

  • Page 78: Peration

    3-24 3 o peration crossing wakes and swells you will not always have flat, smooth water.There will be swells and wakes fromotherboats,etc. Thebestwaytocrosswakesandswells iswiththeleastjolttoyouandtheboat. Smallswellsarenotasdifficulttocross as larger swells or wakes. Crossing a sharpwakegivesmoreof...

  • Page 79: Peration

    3-25 o peration 3 post-operation checks post-operation checks these post-operation procedures are developed to help preserve the long- termappearanceandreliabilityofyour boat. Perform these procedures as soon as possible after the boat is loaded back on the trailer after the day’suse. Some owners pl...

  • Page 80: Peration

    3-26 3 o peration 5) remove hull drain plug 1 and the engine compartment drain plugs 2 . Rinse the engine compartment withasmallamountoffreshwater. Be careful not to get water on the carburetororelectricalcomponents. Allowanywaterinthebilgetodrain out. After the water has drained, wipe the engine co...

  • Page 81: Peration

    3-27 o peration 3 trailering avoid accident and injury from improper trailering: l the trailer must be matched for the boat’s weight and hull. L the towing vehicle must have the capacity of pulling the load. Pulling a load that exceeds the towing capacity may cause loss of control. L be sure the boa...

  • Page 82: Peration

    3-28 3 o peration l check wheel bearings and wheel lugnutsbeforeeachtrip. L check tail, brake, and turn signal lightsforproperoperation. L secure the bow of the boat to the trailer with the winch line and also with the chain. Secure the stern cleatstothetrailerwithtie-downs. L takedownandstorethebim...

  • Page 83: Peration

    3-29 o peration 3 launching asacourtesytootherboaters,prepare your boat for launching before using theramp. Eachlaunchmayhaveparticulardiffer- ences, 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...

  • Page 84: Lifting

    3-30 4) 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 thebowrestsagainstthebowstop. 5) attachandtightenthewinchline. L the winch line is not designed to pull the boat onto the trailer. L the winch line should n...

  • Page 85: Chapter 4

    Chapter 4 maintenance and care storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 fuelsystem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 coolingsystemflushing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 87: Aintenance

    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 ensureagainstdeterioration.Itisadvis- able to have the boat serviced by an authorizedyamahaboatdealerbefore storage. However, the following proce- dures ...

  • Page 88: Aintenance

    4-2 4 m aintenance & c are 4) turnoffthewatersupply,thendrain residual water from the exhaust system by alternately pushing the throttle lever up to half throttle and backfor10to15seconds.Shutoff engine. Never have the water on when the engine is not running. The water could flow back through the mu...

  • Page 89: Aintenance

    4-3 m aintenance & c are 4 7) grease the areas of the boat specified in “grease points” in the adjustment and maintenance sec- tion. 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 terminals using a...

  • Page 90: Aintenance

    4-4 4 m aintenance & c are cleaning 1) removethefueltankcompartment drain 1 and allow any water to drain into the engine compartment. Reinstallthedrainplug. 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...

  • Page 91: Aintenance

    4-5 m aintenance & c are 4 adjustment and maintenance periodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrication will keep your boat in the safestandmostefficientconditionpos- sible.Safetyisanobligationoftheboat owner. The most important points of boatinspection,adjustment,andlubri- cation are explained on th...

  • Page 92: Aintenance

    4-6 4 m aintenance & c are periodic inspection chart frequencyofmaintenanceoperationsmaybeadjustedaccordingtotheoperatingconditions,butthe followingtablegivesgeneralguidelines. ● indicatesthecheckupswhichyoumaydoyourself. ■ indicatesworktobedonebyyouryamahadealer. Maintenance interval initial therea...

  • Page 93: Aintenance

    4-7 m aintenance & c are 4 spark plug cleaning and adjustment thesparkplugisanimportantengine componentandiseasytoinspect.The conditionofthesparkplugcanindicate something about the condition of the engine.Forexample,ifthecenterelec- trodeporcelainisverywhite,thiscould indicate an intake air leak or ...

  • Page 94: Aintenance

    4-8 4 m aintenance & c are grease points tokeepmovingpartsslidingorrotating smoothly, coat them with water resis- tant grease such as yamaha marine grease,yamahagreasea,oranequiv- alent. Throttle cable greasethethrottle-cableinnerwiresat thecarburetors. Steering cable ball joints and inner wire grea...

  • Page 95: Aintenance

    4-9 m aintenance & c are 4 bearing housing ➀ bearinghousinggreasenipple grease the bearing housing through thegreasenipple. The first service should be done after 10 hours or 1 month by youryamaha dealer. Fill the bearing housing with water- resistant grease through the grease nipple. Afterfirstserv...

  • Page 96: Aintenance

    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...

  • Page 97: Aintenance

    4-11 m aintenance & c are 4 fuel tank if the fuel tank needs to be cleaned orwhenanywaterisfoundinthefuel system, take the boat to youryamaha dealerforservice. 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 co...

  • Page 98: Aintenance

    4-12 4 m aintenance & c are air filter theairfilterelementshouldbechecked every12monthsorevery100hoursof operation. Tochecktheairfilter: 1) openthehood(seepage2-17). 2) remove the air filter case cover screws 1, slide the locks 2 to open, and then remove the case cover. 3) removetheairfilterelement....

  • Page 99: Aintenance

    4-13 m aintenance & c are 4 steering cable inspection besuretocheck: 1) check for smooth operation of the wheelandsteeringnozzles. 2) check for proper steering adjust- ment.Thenozzlesshouldbothpoint straight back when the steering wheeliscentered. If steering is stiff or misadjusted, ask youryamahad...

  • Page 100: Aintenance

    4-14 4 m aintenance & c are controls (throttle/shift) check the control levers for smooth operationandpropershifting. 1) removetheenginestopswitchcord (lanyard)andignitionkeys. 2) push and pull the control levers throughtheirfullrange,fromneutral to wide-open throttle forward and fromneutraltorevers...

  • Page 101: Aintenance

    4-15 m aintenance & c are 4 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,...

  • Page 102: Aintenance

    4-16 4 m aintenance & c are fuse replacement the fuse is in the ignition coil holder. To replace the fuse, unscrew the cap andpullthetworedleadsoutwiththe fuseholder.Openthefuseholderand replacethefuse. ➀ ignitioncoilholder ➂ fuse(10a) ➁ cap4 fuseholder accessoryfuse ➀ fuse(20a) thefuseisontheredlea...

  • Page 103: Aintenance

    4-17 m aintenance & c are 4 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...

  • Page 104: Aintenance

    4-18 4 m aintenance & c are ➀ positive(+)batterycable(red) ➁ negative(–)batterycable(black) ➂ accessory(+)lead(red/black) 4 accessory(–)lead(black) 5 batteryswitch battery removal: disconnect battery leads before removing the battery. Disconnect the negative (–) lead first. Battery installation: con...

  • Page 105: Aintenance

    4-19 m aintenance & c are 4 specifications item / model unit sr230 ho: sxt1100-f / sx230 ho: sxt1100a-f/b-f vehicle capacity maximumpeopleonboard numberofpeople 10 maximumloadcapacity lb. 1800 dimensions length feet/inches 23'/276" beam feet/inches 8.5'/102" draft inches 18" dryweight lb. 3172 heigh...

  • Page 106: Aintenance

    4-20 4 m aintenance & c are specifications item / model unit ar230 ho: sxt1100c-f/d-f vehicle capacity maximumpeopleonboard numberofpeople 10 maximumloadcapacity lb. 1800 dimensions length feet/inches 23'/276" beam feet/inches 8.5'/102" draft inches 18" dryweight lb. 3272 heightontrailer feet ar:10....

  • Page 107: Chapter 5

    Chapter 5 troubleshooting & special procedures troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 troubleshootingchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 special procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 109: Roubleshooting

    5-1 t roubleshooting & s pecial p rocedures 5 troubleshooting ifanytroublehappensonyourboat,usethissectiontocheckforpossiblecause.Ifyoucan- notfindthecauseoriftheprocedureforreplacementorrepairisnotdescribedinthisowner’s manual,askyouryamahaboatdealerorqualifiedmechanicfortheproperservice. Thetroubl...

  • Page 110: Roubleshooting

    5-2 5 t roubleshooting & s pecial p rocedures trouble possible cause remedy page engine runs •fuel empty •refillassoonaspossible 3-2 irregularly or staleor •haveservicedat stalls contaminated yamahadealer •fuelfilter waterordust •haveservicedat collected yamahadealer •sparkplug fouledordefective •re...

  • Page 111: Roubleshooting

    5-3 t roubleshooting & s pecial p rocedures 5 emergency procedures towing the boat ➀ boweye the boat should be towed only if it becomesinoperative. Thetowingropeshouldbelongenough sothattheboatwillnotcollidewiththe towing boat when slowing down. A goodruleofthumbisatowropewhich is three times the co...

  • Page 112: Roubleshooting

    5-4 5 t roubleshooting & s pecial p rocedures jump starting ➀ negative(–)jumpercable ➁ positive(+)jumpercable if the boat battery runs down, the enginescanbestartedinanemergen- cy using a 12-volt battery and jumper cables. Severe injury or death may result if you ignore any of the following: ● if bl...

  • Page 113: Roubleshooting

    5-5 t roubleshooting & s pecial p rocedures 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 t...

  • Page 114: Roubleshooting

    5-6 5 t roubleshooting & s pecial p rocedures 6) press the t-handle down firmly to lockthecapinplace.Pullupforce- fully on the handle to be sure it is locked. If a strong pull will move thehandle,itisnotlockedsecurely – the cap could be forced out by waterpressureduringoperation. ● be sure the caps ...

  • Page 115: Chapter 6

    Chapter 6 consumer information & index limited warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 yamaha extended service (y.E.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 boating terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 117: Onsumer

    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 newyamaha boats will be free from defectsinmaterialsorworkmanshipfortheperiodoftimestatedherein,subjecttocertainstated limitations. Period of warr...

  • Page 118: Onsumer

    6-2 6 c onsumer i nformation & i ndex specific parts excluded from warranty;partsreplacedduetonormalwearorroutine maintenancesuchasoil,sparkplugs,fuelfilters,impellerandliner,andanodesarenotcovered bywarranty.Chargesfortransportingtheboattoandfromanauthorizedyamahaboatdealerare excludedfromwarrantyc...

  • Page 119: Onsumer

    6-3 c onsumer i nformation & i ndex 6 q. Willthewarrantybevoidorcancelledifidonotoperateormaintainmynewboatexactlyas specifiedintheowner’smanual? A. No.The warranty on a new boat cannot be“voided” or“cancelled.” however, if a particular failureiscausedbyoperationormaintenanceotherthanasshownintheown...

  • Page 120: Onsumer

    6-4 6 c onsumer i nformation & i ndex keep youryamaha boat protected even after the 1-year warranty coverage provisions expirewithgenuineyamahaextendedservice (y.E.S.). Y.E.S.Isdesignedandadministeredbyyamaha motorcorporationtoprovidemaximumowner satisfaction. You get uninterrupted factory- backedco...

  • Page 121: Onsumer

    6-5 c onsumer i nformation & i ndex 6 boating terms term definition bow thefrontpartoftheboat. Deck the“floor”orupperstructurewhichcoversthehull. Give-way thevesselwhichmustyieldtheright-of-waywhentwoboatsmeet. Gunwale themeetingjunctionofthedeckandhull;theupperedgearound theboat.Pronounced“gun’l.” ...

  • Page 122: Sample Float Plan

    6-6 sample float plan 6 c onsumer i nformation & i ndex leaveafloatplanwitharesponsiblepersononshorebeforeboating.Theexamplebelowcanbe copiedandused. Float plan vessel information boatmake: yamaha motortype: jet model: length: registrationno: deckcolor: hullcolor: passenger operator address: emergen...

  • Page 123: Onsumer

    6-7 c onsumer i nformation & i ndex 6 a accessportcaps . . . . . . . .3-6,5-5 adjustmentandmaintenance . . . . 4-5 agelimit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 airfilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 anchor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 anchoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23 anodes . . ...

  • Page 124: Onsumer

    6-8 6 c onsumer i nformation & i ndex filter,air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 fireextinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 floatplan. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10,6-6 flushhoseconnector . . . . . .2-1,4-1 flushingtheengine . . . . . . . . . 4-1 flushingthehull . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 foggingengi...

  • Page 125: Onsumer

    6-9 c onsumer i nformation & i ndex 6 pre-operationchecklist . . . . . . . . 3-4 pre-operationchecks. . . . . . . . . 3-5 primaryidentificationnumber . . . . 1-1 protectiveapparel . . . . . . .1-11,1-14 r readingowner’smanual . . . . . . . 1-8 rechargingbattery. . . . . . . . . . 4-17 replenishingth...

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