User manual YAMAHA AR210-2005

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Such clothing includes thick, tightly woven, sturdy and snug fitting apparel such as denim, but does not include spandex or similar fabrics like those used in bicycle shorts. Grip the wheel firmly and keep both feet on the deck when driving the boat. LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR BOAT Before boating, always perform the Pre-Operation Checks listed on page 3-4. The short time spent checking the machine's condition will reward you with added safety and a more reliable boat. 3-17 3 OPERATION D. If the engines are stopped, there is no thrust. The boat will go straight even though the steering wheel is turned. YOU NEED THROTTLE TO STEER. A TURNING THE BOAT Steering control depends on the combination of steering wheel position and the amount of throttle. Water sucked in through the intake grate is pressurized by the impeller in the jet pump. As the pressurized water is expelled from the pump through the jet thrust nozzle, it creates thrust to move and steer the boat. The higher the engine speed, the more thrust is produced. The amount of jet thrust, in addition to the position of the steering wheel, determines how sharply you turn. More throttle produces high thrust, so the boat will turn more sharply. Less throttle produces low thrust, so the boat will turn more gradually. Pulling the throttle levers completely back to idle produces only minimum thrust. If you are traveling at speeds above trolling, you will have rapidly decreasing ability to steer without throttle. You may still have some turning ability immediately after pulling the throttle levers back to idle, but once the engine slows down, the boat will no longer respond to steering wheel input until you apply throttle again or you reach a trolling speed. At trolling speed, the boat can be turned gradually by steering wheel position alone using just the amount of thrust available at engine idle. B C D 3-18 OPERATION TURNING LEFT 3 BOATING WITH PASSENGERS When one or more passengers are on board, the boat may handle differently, so operating it requires a higher degree of skill. Remember: Your boat is designed for one operator and up to six passengers only. Never have more than seven people in the boat. Passengers should sit so the weight in the boat is balanced from side-to-side and bow-to-stern as much as possible. If the passenger seat in front of the helm is used, be sure the operator's view ahead is not obstructed. Passengers must sit in one of the seats and hold onto the grips while putting both feet on the deck. TURNING RIGHT WARNING WARNING 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 holding on before making turns. [. . . ] 1-9, 1-17, 3-10 Hull Identification Number . 1-1 F Filling the gasoline (petrol) tank . 4-11 6-8 I Identification number records . 1-12, 1-13, 3-5, 4-14, 4-15 Jet propulsion . [. . . ]