SR230 Owner's / Operator's Manual SR230 OWNER S / OPERATOR S MANUAL TO THE OWNER 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! WARNING 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. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the boat. NOTE: A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer. SR230 BOAT SRT1000-D OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL © 2004 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA 1st Edition, June 2004 All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. is expressly prohibited. Printed in USA LIT-18626-06-15 04-305 BOAT SAFETY INFORMATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 FEATURES & FUNCTIONS OPERATION MAINTENANCE & CARE TROUBLESHOOTING & SPECIAL PROCEDURES CONSUMER INFORMATION 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steering and Sailing Rules . . . . . . Rules When Encountering Vessels Other Special Situations . . . . . . . . Reading Buoys and Other Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 TO GET MORE BOATING SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19 Boating Education and Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19 ACCIDENT REPORTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20 ENJOY YOUR BOAT RESPONSIBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20 SAFETY INFORMATION 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. 1 PRIMARY I.D. NUMBER F1C \ 2 \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ The Primary I.D. number is stamped on a label 1 attached to the inside of the engine compartment. HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (H.I.N.) \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ The H.I.N. 2 is stamped into the hull on the right rear corner. ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER PORT 3 \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ STARBOARD \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ The Engine Serial Numbers are stamped on a label attached to the top of the engine oil tank. 1-1 1 SAFETY INFORMATION STAR LABELS 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. 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. 1 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. 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. 1-2 SAFETY INFORMATION 1 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 EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY : THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO FELs g/low - hr U.S. EPA REGULATIONS FOR MARINE S1 ENGINES SPARK PLUG GAP (mm) : TROLLING SPEED : rpm YAMAHA MOTOR CO., CO, LTD. MANUFACTURED DATE LABEL 2 Manufactured date label YAMAHA Manufactured: 2 1-3 1 SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT LABELS 4 6 6 1 3 15 2 18 5 14 4 6 1 2 3 15 8 11 6 6 13 13 17 16 17 12 7 7 9 10 1-4 SAFETY INFORMATION 1 3 1 4 5 2 6 7 1-5 1 8 SAFETY INFORMATION 9 10 11 12 1-6 SAFETY INFORMATION 13 16 F1C 1 17 14 18 15 1-7 1 SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION 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 9 passengers, and cargo. Never exceed the maximum load limit or allow more than 10 persons (or 9 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: 1800 lb (816 kg) Load is the total weight of cargo, operator and passengers. 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. 1-8 SAFETY INFORMATION 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): Type I, II, or III as required for all people on board (see "Operational Requirements" for more information), 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 2-12 and 3-9 for more information). 1-9 1 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 batteries 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 1 SAFETY INFORMATION 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. 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 maneuvers 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 1-10 3 FT (90 CM) Leave a "float plan" with a responsible 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. SAFETY INFORMATION OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS All riders must wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD). 1 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. 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 recommended. NEVER o ...