Yamaha 195S 2021 Owner's manual

2021 Yamaha Boat
195S
AR195 / SX195
AR190 / SX190
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
F4V-F8199-12
LIT-18626-12-97
Read this manual carefully
before operating this boat.
U.S.A. Edition
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WARNING: Operating, servicing
and maintaining a recreational marine
vessel can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to
the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. To
minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust,
service your vessel in a well-ventilated area
and wear gloves or wash your hands
frequently when servicing this vessel.
For more information go to
www.P65warnings.ca.gov/marine
Read this manual carefully before operating this boat. This manual should stay
with the boat if it is sold.
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Important manual information
To the owner
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha boat. This
owner’s/operator’s manual contains informa-
tion you will need for proper operation, main-
tenance, 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 Boat Dealer.
In this manual, information of particular im-
portance is distinguished in the following
ways:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used
to alert you to potential personal injury haz-
ards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to the
boat or other property.
TIP:
A TIP provides key information to make pro-
cedures easier or clearer.
Engine data recording
This model’s ECM stores certain engine data
to assist in the diagnosis of malfunctions and
for research, statistical analysis and develop-
ment purposes.
Although the sensors and recorded data will
vary by model, the main data points are:
Engine status and engine performance
data
This data will be uploaded only when a spe-
cial Yamaha diagnostic tool is attached to the
engine, such as when maintenance checks or
service procedures are performed.
Yamaha will not disclose this data to a third
party except in the following cases. In addi-
tion, Yamaha may provide engine data to a
contractor in order to outsource services re-
lated to the handling of the engine data. Even
in this case, Yamaha will require the contrac-
tor to properly handle the engine data we
provided and Yamaha will appropriately
manage the data.
With the consent of the boat owner
Where obligated by law
For use by Yamaha in litigation
For general Yamaha-conducted research
purposes when the data is not related to an
individual engine or owner
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Important manual information
Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing
product improvement, this product may not
be exactly as described in this owner’s/oper-
ator’s manual. Specifications are subject to
change without notice.
This manual should be considered a perma-
nent part of this boat and should remain with
it even if the boat is subsequently sold.
195S / AR195 / SX195 / AR190 / SX190
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
©2021 by Yamaha Motor Corporation,
U.S.A.
1st Edition, May 2020
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
P/N LIT-18626-12-97
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Table of contents
General and important labels........... 1
Identification number records .......... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number....................................... 1
Hull Identification Number (HIN) ...1
Engine serial number .................... 1
Emission control information ........... 2
Approval label of emission
control certificate ....................... 2
Manufactured date label ............... 3
Star labels (4-star models) ............ 4
Important labels ............................... 6
Warning labels .............................. 8
Other labels................................. 12
Safety information .............................13
Limitations on who may operate
the boat ....................................... 13
Cruising limitations......................... 14
Operational requirements .............. 15
Required equipment....................... 16
Additional equipment
recommendations ....................... 16
Hazard information......................... 17
Boat characteristics ....................... 17
Night operation .............................. 18
Wakeboarding and water-skiing .... 19
Rules of the road............................ 20
To get more boating safety
information .................................. 24
Enjoy your boat responsibly........... 24
Description.........................................25
Boat glossary ................................. 25
Location of main components ....... 26
Exterior components................... 26
Stern components ...................... 29
Seats ........................................... 30
Helm components....................... 31
Engine components .................... 33
Control function operation ...............36
Boat control functions.................... 36
Engine shut-off switch ................ 36
Battery switch............................. 36
Main switch................................. 37
Remote control lever .................. 37
Steering ...................................... 39
Tilt lever ...................................... 40
Instrument operation ...................... 41
Switches ........................................ 41
Courtesy light switch .................. 42
Navigation and anchor lights
switch ...................................... 42
Docking light switch (195S) ........ 43
Switch circuit breakers ............... 43
No-wake mode / cruise assist
switch ...................................... 43
Accessory outlet ............................ 46
Stereo system................................ 46
Remote control keypad (195S) ... 46
Multi-function display unit
operation..................................... 47
Touching the multi-function
display ..................................... 47
Multi-function display elements
(195S).......................................... 48
Warning icon bar ........................ 49
Screen tab bar ............................ 49
Home screen ................................. 50
Map screen .................................... 50
Trip screen ..................................... 51
Media screen ................................. 52
Radio screen (AM/FM) ................ 53
Bluetooth screen ........................ 53
Auxiliary screen........................... 55
USB screen................................. 55
Main audio setting screen .......... 56
Setting screen................................ 58
Time setting screen .................... 58
Brightness setting screen ........... 58
Language setting screen ............ 59
Unit setting screen...................... 59
Depth alarm setting screen......... 60
Maintenance setting screen ....... 60
Factory reset screen ................... 60
Warnings........................................ 62
Check engine warning ................ 64
Low oil pressure warning............ 64
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Over temperature warning .......... 64
Low / High voltage warning ........ 65
Communication error warning .... 65
Low fuel level warning................. 65
Depth warning............................. 65
Multi-function display elements
(AR195 / SX195 / AR190 /
SX190)......................................... 66
Screen tab bar ............................ 67
Center display ............................. 67
Warning bar................................. 68
Home screen.................................. 69
Trip screen ..................................... 69
Setting screen ................................ 70
Time setting screen..................... 70
Brightness setting screen ........... 71
Unit setting screen ...................... 71
Depth alarm setting screen ......... 72
Maintenance setting screen ........ 72
Language setting screen............. 73
Factory reset screen ................... 73
Warnings ........................................ 74
Check engine warning ................ 76
Low oil pressure warning ............ 76
Over temperature warning .......... 76
Low / High voltage warning ........ 77
Communication error warning .... 77
Low fuel level warning................. 77
Depth warning............................. 77
Equipment operation ...................... 78
Seats .............................................. 78
Driver’s seat ................................ 79
Passenger’s seat
(195S / SX195 / SX190) ........... 80
Engine hood ................................... 81
Storage compartments .................. 81
Anchor storage compartment ..... 81
Front underseat storage
compartments.......................... 82
Ski locker .................................... 82
Rear underseat storage
compartment (starboard) ......... 83
Rear underseat storage
compartment (port) .................. 83
Glove compartment .................... 84
Driver’s side console
compartment ........................... 84
Port console storage
compartment ........................... 85
Wet storage compartment.......... 85
Walk-through ................................. 86
Front walk-through ..................... 86
Rear walk-through ...................... 86
Windshield ..................................... 87
Mirror (195S / AR195 / AR190) ... 87
Anchor light
(195S / AR195 / AR190).............. 88
Anchor light (SX195 / SX190) ........ 88
Swim platform................................ 90
Ladder......................................... 90
Side table....................................... 91
Wakeboard tower
(195S / AR195 / AR190).............. 92
Collapsing and setting up the
wakeboard tower..................... 92
Bimini top
(195S / AR195 / AR190).............. 93
Setting up the bimini top ............ 93
Storing the bimini top ................. 95
Trailering with the bimini top ...... 95
Removing the bimini top............. 95
Installing the bimini top............... 95
Bimini top (SX195 / SX190)............ 96
Setting up the bimini top ............ 96
Storing the bimini top in the
upright position........................ 97
Storing the bimini top in the
fully collapsed position ............ 98
Trailering with the bimini top ...... 98
Removing the bimini top............. 98
Installing the bimini top............... 98
Operation and handling
requirements..................................... 99
Fuel requirement............................ 99
Fuel ............................................. 99
Engine oil requirement ................. 100
Engine oil .................................. 100
Draining the bilge water............... 103
Draining the bilge water on
land ........................................ 103
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Draining the bilge water on
water ...................................... 104
First-time operation ........................106
Engine break-in
(AR190 / SX190) ........................ 106
Engine break-in
(195S / AR195 / SX195) ............ 106
Pre-operation checks ................... 107
Pre-operation checklist ............. 107
Pre-operation check points.......... 108
Pre-launch checks .................... 108
Steering system checks............ 108
Remote control lever checks .... 108
Fire extinguisher check ............. 109
Access port cap check ............. 110
Jet intake checks ...................... 111
Fuel system checks .................. 111
Engine oil level check................ 111
Battery check ............................ 112
Bilge water check...................... 113
Drain plug check ....................... 113
Blower check ............................ 113
Navigation and anchor lights
checks.................................... 114
Horn switch check .................... 114
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
check ..................................... 115
Post-launch checks .................. 115
Engine shut-off switch check.... 115
Cooling water pilot outlet
check ..................................... 115
Fuel level check ........................ 116
Operation ....................................... 117
Driving your boat.......................... 117
Getting to know your boat ........ 117
Learning to operate your boat ..117
Starting the engine.................... 117
Stopping the engine.................. 119
Leaving a dock.......................... 120
Turning the boat........................ 120
Boating with passengers .......... 122
Stopping the boat ..................... 122
Boarding from the water ........... 123
Boarding from a dock or
landing jetty ........................... 123
Docking..................................... 123
Beaching................................... 124
Anchoring ................................. 125
Crossing wakes and swells ...... 125
Post-operation checks ................ 126
Trailering.......................................... 128
Trailering the boat........................ 128
Hitch ......................................... 128
Trailering checklist.................... 128
Backing your trailer................... 129
Launching ................................. 129
Loading ..................................... 130
Lifting ........................................ 131
Care and storage............................ 132
Post-operation care ..................... 132
Flushing the cooling system ..... 132
Cleaning the boat ..................... 133
Basic stain guide ...................... 135
Battery care .............................. 136
Long-term storage ....................... 137
Fuel system............................... 137
Lubrication................................ 137
Grease points ........................... 137
Maintenance.................................. 139
Maintenance ................................ 139
Owner’s/operator’s manual ...... 139
Removing and installing the
engine cover .......................... 139
Periodic maintenance chart...... 140
Specifications ................................. 143
Specifications
(195S / AR195 / SX195) ............ 143
Specifications (AR190 / SX190)... 145
Trouble recovery ........................... 147
Troubleshooting........................... 147
Troubleshooting chart............... 147
Emergency procedures ............... 149
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Jet pump clean-out
procedure............................... 149
Jump-starting............................ 151
Fuse replacement ..................... 151
Towing the boat ........................ 153
Consumer information....................154
Limited warranty .......................... 154
YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE
(Y.E.S.) ...................................... 156
Sample float plan ......................... 157
Index ............................................... 158
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1
General and important labels
Identification number records
Record your Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number, Hull Identification Number (HIN), and
engine serial number in the spaces provided
to assist you in ordering spare parts from
your Yamaha Boat Dealer. Also, record and
keep these ID numbers in a separate place in
case your boat is stolen.
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number
The PRI-ID number is stamped on a label at-
tached inside the engine compartment. (See
page 81 for engine hood opening and closing
procedures.)
195S / AR195 / SX195
1Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number
AR190 / SX190
1Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number
Hull Identification Number (HIN)
The HIN is stamped into a plate attached to
the right rear corner of the hull.
1Hull Identification Number (HIN)
Engine serial number
The engine serial number is stamped on a la-
bel attached to the engine unit. (See page 81
for engine hood opening and closing proce-
dures and page 139 for engine cover removal
and installation procedures.)
1
1
MODEL
YAMAHA MOTOR CO.,LTD.
ASSEMBLED IN U.S.A. WITH FOREIGN & DOMESTIC
COMPONENTS.
ASSEMBLÉ EN U.S. AVEC DES COMPOSANTS ÉTRANGERS ET
DOMESTIQUES.
PRI-I.D.
1
YAMC
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General and important labels
2
195S / AR195 / SX195
1Engine serial number
AR190 / SX190
1Engine serial number
Emission control information
These engines conform to U.S. Environmen-
tal Protection Agency (EPA) and/or California
Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations for
marine SI engines applicable at the time of
manufacture.
The 4-star labels are affixed to models that
meet the Air Resources Board’s emission
standards for 4-star models. (See page 4 for
information on the star labels.)
Star labels are not affixed to 3-star models.
These engines are certified to operate on reg-
ular unleaded gasoline (AR190 / SX190) / pre-
mium unleaded gasoline (195S / AR195 /
SX195).
Approval label of emission control
certificate
These labels are attached to the engine unit
and to the inside of the engine compartment.
(See page 81 for engine hood opening and
closing procedures and page 139 for engine
cover removal and installation procedures.)
1Emission control information label
3-star models
1
1
YAMAHA
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
MADE IN JAPAN
PAYS D’ORIGINE JAPON
1
EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
ENGINE FAMILY :
MAX POWER : kW
DISPLACEMENT : liters
EPA FEL : HC+NOx , CO g/kW-h
THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA EXHAUST REGULATIONS FOR SI MARINE
ENGINES. REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND
ADJUSTMENTS.
YAMAHA MOTOR CO.,LTD.
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