Yamaha AR190 2012 Owner's manual

2012 Yamaha Boat
AR190
SX190
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
F3A-F8199-10
LIT-18626-09-43
Read this manual carefully
before operating this boat.
U.S.A. Edition

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 impor-
tance 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.
Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing
product improvement, this product may not be
exactly as described in this owner’s/opera-
tor’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.
AR190/SX190
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
©2011 by Yamaha Motor Corporation,
U.S.A.
1st Edition, October 2011
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-18626-09-43
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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
Important labels................................ 4
Warning labels .............................. 6
Other labels................................... 9
Safety information........................... 10
Limitations on who may operate
the boat ....................................... 10
Cruising limitations ......................... 11
Operational requirements............... 12
Required equipment ....................... 13
Additional equipment
recommendations........................ 13
Hazard information......................... 14
Boat characteristics ........................ 14
Night operation ............................... 15
Water-skiing ................................... 16
Rules of the road............................ 17
To get more boating safety
information .................................. 21
Enjoy your boat responsibly ........... 21
Description....................................... 22
Boat glossary ................................. 22
Location of main components ........ 23
Exterior components ................... 23
Stern components ....................... 26
Helm components ....................... 27
Engine components .................... 28
Control function operation .............. 29
Boat control functions .................... 29
Engine shut-off switch................. 29
Main switch ................................. 29
Remote control lever................... 30
Steering ...................................... 32
Tilt lever ...................................... 32
Instrument operation........................ 33
Speedometer ................................. 33
Multi-function tachometer............... 33
Tachometer................................. 33
LCD............................................. 34
System menu (LCD) ................... 36
Warnings........................................ 40
Warning definition table .............. 40
Engine overheat warning
system ..................................... 41
Engine oil pressure low
warning .................................... 42
Check engine warning ................ 42
Low/high battery voltage
warning .................................... 42
Switches......................................... 42
Bilge pump switch....................... 42
Blower switch.............................. 42
Courtesy light switch ................... 43
Navigation and anchor lights
switch....................................... 43
Horn switch ................................. 43
No-wake mode/cruise assist
switch....................................... 43
Switch circuit breakers................ 46
Accessory outlet............................. 47
Stereo system ................................ 47
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Equipment operation ...................... 48
Seat ................................................ 48
Driver’s seat ................................ 48
Passenger’s seat (SX190) .......... 50
Engine hood ................................... 50
Storage compartments ................... 51
Anchor storage compartment...... 51
Front underseat storage
compartments .......................... 51
Ski locker..................................... 51
Rear underseat storage
compartment (starboard).......... 52
Rear underseat storage
compartment (port)................... 53
Glove compartment..................... 53
Port console storage
compartment ............................ 54
Wet storage compartment........... 55
Walk-through .................................. 55
Front walk-through ...................... 55
Rear walk-through....................... 55
Windshield...................................... 56
Stern light ....................................... 57
Swim platform and ladder .............. 59
Wakeboard tower (AR190)............. 60
Collapsing and setting up the
wakeboard tower...................... 61
Bimini top (AR190) ......................... 62
Setting up the bimini top.............. 62
Storing the bimini top .................. 64
Trailering with the bimini top ....... 66
Removing the bimini top.............. 66
Installing the bimini top................ 66
Bimini top (SX190) ......................... 67
Setting up the bimini top.............. 67
Storing the bimini top in the
upright position......................... 68
Storing the bimini top in the fully
collapsed position..................... 69
Trailering with the bimini top ....... 69
Removing the bimini top.............. 69
Installing the bimini top................ 69
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 70
Fuel requirement............................ 70
Fuel............................................. 70
Engine oil requirement ................... 71
Engine oil .................................... 71
Draining the bilge water ................. 73
Draining the bilge water
on land ..................................... 73
Draining the bilge water
on water ................................... 75
First-time operation ........................ 76
Engine break-in.............................. 76
Pre-operation checks....................... 77
Pre-operation checklist ............... 77
Pre-operation check points ............ 78
Pre-launch checks ...................... 78
Steering system checks .............. 78
Remote control lever checks ...... 78
Fire extinguisher check............... 79
Access port cap check................ 80
Jet intake checks ........................ 81
Fuel system checks .................... 81
Engine oil level check ................. 81
Battery check .............................. 82
Bilge water check........................ 82
Drain plug check ......................... 82
Blower switch check ................... 83
Navigation and anchor lights
switch check ............................ 84
Horn switch check....................... 84
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
check ....................................... 84
Post-launch checks..................... 85
Engine shut-off switch check ...... 85
Cooling water pilot outlet
check ....................................... 85
Fuel level check .......................... 86
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Operation............................................87
Driving your boat ............................ 87
Getting to know your boat ........... 87
Learning to operate your boat ..... 87
Starting the engine ...................... 87
Stopping the engine .................... 89
Leaving a dock ............................ 90
Turning the boat .......................... 90
Boating with passengers ............. 92
Stopping the boat ........................ 92
Boarding from the water.............. 93
Boarding from a dock or
landing jetty .............................. 93
Docking ....................................... 93
Beaching ..................................... 94
Anchoring .................................... 95
Crossing wakes and swells ......... 95
Post-operation checks.................... 96
Trailering .......................................... 98
Trailering the boat .......................... 98
Hitch ............................................ 98
Trailering checklist ...................... 98
Backing your trailer ..................... 99
Launching.................................... 99
Loading ..................................... 100
Lifting......................................... 101
Care and storage ........................... 102
Post-operation care ...................... 102
Flushing the cooling system...... 102
Cleaning the boat ...................... 103
Basic stain guide ....................... 105
Battery care............................... 106
Long-term storage ........................ 107
Fuel system............................... 107
Lubrication................................. 107
Grease points............................ 107
Maintenance.................................... 109
Maintenance ................................ 109
Owner’s/operator’s manual and
tool kit .................................... 109
Removing and installing
the engine cover .................... 109
Periodic maintenance chart ...... 111
Checking the fuel system.......... 112
Checking the air filter ................ 113
Engine oil and oil filter............... 114
Checking the steering cable ..... 115
Checking the remote control
lever ....................................... 115
Checking the shift gate
mechanism ............................ 116
Checking the sacrificial
anode..................................... 117
Maintaining the battery ............. 117
Specifications ................................. 119
Specifications............................... 119
Trouble recovery ............................ 121
Troubleshooting ........................... 121
Troubleshooting chart ............... 121
Emergency procedures................ 123
Jet pump clean-out
procedure............................... 123
Jump-starting ............................ 124
Fuse replacement ..................... 125
Towing the boat ........................ 126
Consumer information................... 127
Limited warranty........................... 127
YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE
(Y.E.S.) ..................................... 130
Sample float plan ......................... 131
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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 50 for engine hood opening and closing
procedures.)
1Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number
Hull Identification Number (HIN)
The HIN is stamped into 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 50
for engine hood opening and closing proce-
dures.)
1Engine serial number
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MODEL
YAMAHA MOTOR CO.,LTD.
ASSEMBLED IN U.S.A. FROM AMERICAN AND JAPANESE
COMPONENTS.
ASSEMBLÉ AUX ÉTATS-UNIS DE PIÈCES AMÉRICAINES ET
JAPONAISES.
PRI-I.D.
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Emission control information
This engine family conforms to U.S. Environ-
mental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations
for marine SI engines.
Approval label of emission control
certificate
These labels are attached to the engine unit
and to the inside of the engine compartment.
(See page 50 for engine hood opening and
closing procedures and page 109 for engine
cover removal and installation procedures.)
1Emission control information label
1Emission control information label
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EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY: MFI
THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA EXHAUST REGULATIONS FOR SI MARINE ENGINES.
REFER TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS.
FELS(HC+NOx / CO): g/kW-hr
TROLLING SPEED: rpm
FUEL: UNLEADED REGULAR GASOLINE
MAX POWER: kW
SPARK PLUG:
VALVE LASH (mm) IN: EX:
DISPLACEMENT: liters
SPARK PLUG GAP (mm):
YAMAHA MOTOR CO.,LTD.
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Manufactured date label
This label is attached to the engine unit. (See
page 50 for engine hood opening and closing
procedures and page 109 for engine cover re-
moval and installation procedures.)
1Manufactured date label
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Important labels
Read the following labels before operating this boat. If you need any additional information,
contact a Yamaha Boat Dealer.
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34155 2
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Warning labels
If any of these labels is damaged or missing, contact a Yamaha Boat Dealer for a replacement.
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AR190
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Other labels
THIS BOAT COMPLIES WITH U.S. COAST GUARD SAFETY
STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF CERTIFICATION
U.S. COAST GUARD
MAXIMUM CAPACITIES
1240 POUNDS, PERSONS, GEAR
MEETS U.S. EPA EVAP STANDARDS USING CERTIFIED COMPONENTS
DESIGN COMPLIANCE WITH NMMA REQUIREMENTS IS VERIFIED.
MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCTION CONTROL.
NATIONAL MARINE
MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
MANUFACTURER: TENNESSEE WATERCRAFT INC.,
MODEL: VONORE, TN
PERSONS OR LBS.
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1160
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YAMAHA 60E-83627-00
All applicable electrical system components installed as
original equipment meet appropriate U.S.C.G. requirements
for ignition protection. (Ref. 33 CFR 183.410 and 183.440)
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Safety information
The safe use and operation of this boat is
dependent upon the use of proper operat-
ing techniques, as well as upon the com-
mon 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 own-
er’s/operator’s manual, the Operation In-
struction card, and all 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 un-
til they too have read this owner’s/opera-
tor’s manual, the Operation Instruction
card, and all labels, and, if possible,
watched the Basic Orientation Video.
Showing them the video may help reinforce
the information contained in these materi-
als.
Limitations on who may
operate the boat
●Yamaha recommends a minimum operator
age of 16 years old.
Adults must supervise use by minors.
Know the operator age and training require-
ments for your state. A boating safety
course is recommended and may be re-
quired 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 7 passengers, and cargo. Never ex-
ceed the maximum load limit or allow more
than 8 persons (or 7 persons if a water-skier
is being pulled) to ride in the boat at any
time. Weight distribution affects perfor-
mance. Keep weight in the boat low and
evenly distributed from side-to-side and
bow-to-stern. Remove any unnecessary
cargo and store it on shore.
Maximum load:
Total weight of cargo, operator, and
passengers:
562 kg (1240 lb)
Total weight of operator and passen-
gers:
526 kg (1160 lb)
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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 water-
craft.
●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 un-
derstand where you are going.
●Avoid areas with submerged objects or
shallow water.
●Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
member, boats do not have brakes.
●Do not pull the remote control lever back to
idle when trying to steer away from ob-
jects—you need throttle to steer. Always
check throttle, shift, and steering controls
for proper operation before starting boat.
●Operate within your limits and avoid ag-
gressive 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 wakes or waves can
increase the risk of back/spinal injury (pa-
ralysis), facial injuries, and broken legs, an-
kles, and other bones. Do not jump wakes
or waves.
●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 adverse weath-
er. Take note of weather forecasts and the
prevailing weather conditions before setting
out in your boat.
●Never operate in water that is less than
90 cm (3 ft) deep from the bottom of the
boat, otherwise you increase your chance
of hitting a submerged object, which could
result in injury.
●Leave a “float plan”with a responsible per-
son on shore. Tell where you plan to go and
when you plan to arrive, and provide a de-
scription of your boat. Advise this person if
your plans change and also when you ar-
rive to prevent false alarms. A sample float
plan is included on page 131.
●Follow navigation rules and state and local
laws that apply to your boat.
90 cm (3 ft)
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Operational requirements
●All riders must wear a Coast Guard-ap-
proved personal flotation device (PFD).
1PFD
●Eye protection is recommended to keep
wind, water, and glare from the sun out of
your eyes while you operate your boat. Re-
straining straps for eyewear are made
which are designed to float should your
eyewear fall in the water.
●Footwear is recommended.
●Never operate the boat after consuming al-
cohol or taking drugs.
●For reasons of safety and proper care of the
boat, always perform the pre-operation
checks listed on page 77 before operating
the boat.
●Passengers must always sit in a designated
seating area, place feet on the deck, and
hold on to the handgrips when the boat is in
motion.
●Always consult your doctor on whether it is
safe for you to ride in this boat if you are
pregnant or in poor health.
●Do not attempt to modify this boat.
Modifications to your boat may reduce safe-
ty and reliability, and render the boat unsafe
or illegal to use.
●Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to
the PFD and keep it free from the steering
wheel or other controls so that the engine
stops if the operator accidentally leaves the
helm. Failure to attach the engine shut-off
cord (lanyard) could result in a runaway
boat if the operator is ejected.
After operation, remove the engine shut-off
cord (lanyard) and the main switch key to
avoid accidental starting or unauthorized
use by children or others.
1Engine shut-off switch
2Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
●Scan constantly for swimmers and stay
away from swimming areas. Swimmers are
hard to see and you could accidentally hit
someone in the water.
●Avoid being hit by another boat. You should
always take responsibility to watch for traf-
fic; other boaters may not be watching for
you. If they do not see you, or you maneu-
ver more quickly than other boaters expect,
you risk a collision.
●Maintain a safe distance from other boats
and watercraft, and also watch for ski ropes
or fishing lines. Obey the “Rules of the
road”, and be sure to check behind you be-
fore making a turn. (See “Rules of the road”
on page 17.)
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Required equipment
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has regula-
tions which describe minimum standards of
safety. You must comply with these regula-
tions, which apply to boats like your boat
which are less than 26 feet long.
●Personal flotation devices (PFD):
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 USCG-approved
pyrotechnic device be stored on your boat.
A mirror can also be used as an emergency
signal. Contact your Yamaha Boat 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 pages
43 and 57 for more information).
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 an-
chor 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 fuses.
●Navigation charts for the waters where you
will be boating.
●Tow-rope.
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Hazard information
Never start the engine or let it run for any
length of time in an enclosed area. Exhaust
fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless gas that may cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a short time. Al-
ways operate the boat in an open area.
It is also important to have the engine off
when anyone is using the ladder on models
equipped with one because of the carbon
monoxide in the exhaust gases coming from
underneath the step.
Boat characteristics
●Jet thrust turns the boat. Moving the remote
control lever completely back to idle or the
neutral position 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
moving the remote control lever 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. Practice turning
in an open area without obstructions until
you have a good feel for the maneuver.
●This Yamaha boat is water-jet propelled.
The pump is directly connected to the en-
gine. This means that the jet thrust will pro-
duce some movement whenever the
engine is running. The boat has a “neutral”
position, but since the boat is always pro-
ducing thrust while the engine is running,
some forward or reverse movement may
occur.
●Do not use the reverse function to slow
down or stop the boat above trolling speed
as it could cause you to lose control, be
ejected, or impact the steering wheel or oth-
er parts of the boat. This could increase the
risk of serious injury. It could also damage
the shift mechanism.
●Reverse can be used to slow down or stop
during slow-speed maneuvering, such as
when docking. Once the engine is idling,
shift to reverse and gradually increase en-
gine speed. Make sure that there are no ob-
stacles or people behind you before shifting
into reverse.
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