User manual YAMAHA SR230-2005

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] If single-engine operation is unavoidable, operate the boat at a "no wake" speed only. 3-15 3 OPERATION BREAK-IN PROCEDURE The engine break-in period is essential to allow the various components of the engine to wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances. This ensures proper performance and promotes longer component life. 1) Launch the boat and start the engine. 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 BOAT GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BOAT Operating your boat requires skills acquired through practice over a period of time. Take the time to learn the basic techniques well before attempting more difficult maneuvers. Boating with your new boat can be a very enjoyable activity, providing you with hours of pleasure. But it is essential to familiarize yourself with the operation of the boat to achieve the skill necessary to enjoy boating safely. Before operating this boat, read this Owner's Manual, the Operation Instruction Card, and all Warning and Caution labels on the boat. Pay particular attention to the safety information in Chapter 1. Read all warning and caution labels on your boat. This boat is designed to carry one operator 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 boat. Select a wide area to learn in, where visibility is good and other boat traffic is light. Keep the proper distance from other boats and vehicles. Do not operate where people are swimming. Always attach the engine stop switch lanyard to your personal flotation device before operating. You and all other passengers must always wear a U. S. Coast Guardapproved personal flotation device when riding in the boat. You should consider wearing water shoes, eye protection, gloves, and other protective apparel. [. . . ] 3-1, 3-2 Fuel conditioner and stabilizer . 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 . [. . . ]