User manual YAMAHA SR230-2003

[. . . ] Owner's / Operator's Manual TO THE OWNER Thank you for choosing a Yamaha Sport 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 Sport Boat, please consult a Yamaha dealer. [. . . ] 2) For the first 5 minutes, run the engine at trolling speed. For the 30 minutes of operation after that, keep the engine speed below 5, 000 rpm. For the hour of operation after that, keep the engine speed below 8, 000 rpm. 3) Proceed with normal operation. 3-16 OPERATION DRIVING YOUR SPORT BOAT GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SPORT BOAT Operating your Sport 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 Sport Boat can be a very enjoyable activity, providing you with hours of pleasure. But it is essential to familiarize yourself with the operation of the Sport Boat to achieve the skill necessary to enjoy boating safely. Before operating this Sport Boat, read this Owner's Manual, the Operation Instruction Card, and all Warning and Caution labels on the boat. Pay particular attention to the safety information in Chapter 1. Read all warning and caution labels on your Sport Boat. This Sport Boat is designed to carry one operator and up to nine passengers, as long as the total weight of people and cargo does not exceed 1800 lb (816 kg). Never have more than ten people in the boat. 3 Know and follow U. S. Coast Guard, state, and local laws when operating your Sport Boat. Select a wide area to learn in, where visibility is good and other boat traffic is light. Keep the proper distance from other boats and vehicles. Do not operate where people are swimming. Always attach the engine stop switch lanyard to your personal flotation device before operating. You and all other passengers must always wear a U. S. Coast Guardapproved personal flotation device when riding in the Sport Boat. You should consider wearing water shoes, eye protection, gloves, and other protective apparel. Water sports increase your risk of injury from contact with your boat, other vessels, docks, rocks, or coral. A water-skier should wear protective clothing. [. . . ] 2-12, 4-15 J Sport Boat characteristics . 1-12, 3-18 Jet pump clean-out procedures . 2-3, 2-17, 3-20 Lanyard (engine shut-off cord) . 1-9, 1-13, 2-2, 2-12, 3-9 Limit on running engine out of water . [. . . ]