Yamaha AR210 Owner's manual

LX210 / AR210 Owner’s / Operator’s Manual

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 sim-
ple instructions will help you to obtain
maximum enjoyment from your new
Ya maha. If you have any questions
about the operation or maintenance of
your boat, please consult a Yamaha
dealer.
Because Yamaha has a policy of con-
tinuing product improvement, this prod-
uct may not be exactly as described in
this Owner’s Manual. Specifications are
subject to change without notice. Some
illustrations shown without extended
swim step for clarity.
This manual should be considered a
permanent part of this boat and should
remain with it even if the boat is subse-
quently sold.
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION:
In this manual, information of particular
importance is distinguished in the fol-
lowing ways:
The Safety Alert Symbol means
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Failure to follow WARNING instruc-
tions could result in severe injury or
death to the machine operator, a
bystander, or a person inspecting or
repairing the boat.
A CAUTION indicates special pre-
cautions that must be taken to avoid
damage to the boat.
NOTE: A NOTE provides key informa-
tion to make procedures easier or
clearer.
TO THE OWNER
LX210/AR210 BOAT
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
LST1200A-D/LST1200B-D
©2004 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
1st Edition, June 2004
All rights reserved. Any reprinting
or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Corporation,
USA is expressly prohibited.
Printed in USA
LIT-18626-06-21
04-290
CAUTION:
WARNING

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FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
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SAFETY INFORMATION
3
OPERATION
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MAINTENANCE & CARE
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TROUBLESHOOTING & SPECIAL PROCEDURES
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CONSUMER INFORMATION

Chapter 1
SAFETY INFORMATION
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER RECORDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Primary I.D. Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Hull Identification Number (H.I.N.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Engine Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Emission Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
IMPORTANT LABELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
Limitations On Who May Operate the Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
Required Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
Additional Equipment Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
Cruising Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Operational Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11
Hazard Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Boat Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12
Night Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13
Water-skiing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14
RULES OF THE ROAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15
Steering and Sailing Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15
Rules When Encountering Vessels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16
Other Special Situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17
Reading Buoys and Other Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
TO GET MORE BOATING SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19
Boating Education and Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19
ACCIDENT REPORTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20
ENJOY YOUR BOAT RESPONSIBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20

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SAFETY INFORMATION 1
IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER RECORDS
Record your Primary I.D., H.I.N., and
engine numbers in the spaces provided
to assist you in ordering spare parts
from your Yamaha Boat dealer. Also
record and keep these I.D. numbers in
a separate place in case your boat is
stolen.
PRIMARY I.D. NUMBER
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The Primary I.D. number is stamped on
a label 1attached to the inside of the
engine compartment.
HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(H.I.N.)
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The H.I.N. 2 is stamped into the hull
on the right rear corner.
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
PORT
STARBOARD
The Engine Serial Numbers are
stamped on a label ➂attached to the
top of the engine crankcase.
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LST1200-A FOR
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EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION
This engine family conforms to U.S.
EPA regulations for marine SI engines.
APPROVAL LABEL OF EMISSION
CONTROL CERTIFICATE
This label is attached to the electrical
box.
1Emission control information
label
MANUFACTURED DATE LABEL
2Manufactured date label
1SAFETY INFORMATION
1-2
EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
ENGINE FAMILY :
THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA REGULATIONS FOR MARINE S1 ENGINES
FELs g/low - hr SPARK PLUG GAP (mm) :
TROLLING SPEED : rpm
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., CO, LTD.
YAMAHA
Manufactured:
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IMPORTANT LABELS
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LST1200-A FOR
Do not touch or remove electrical parts
when starting or running engine.
YAMAHA 6R7-83623-40

FOR-U411D-00
BEFORE LAUNCHING:
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YAMAHA F0R-U419C-11
After removing from the water:
Flush drive system and hull with fresh water. Open the
drain plug at the back of the hull.
Start the engine and rapidly move throttle lever from
idle to half-throttle and back for 10~15 seconds to drain
any leftover water in exhaust system.
Lift rear platform hatch. If water is pooled on top of
access port caps, remove caps to let water drain, then
reinstall caps securely.
Refer to the Owner's Manual for complete maintenance
storage information.
Make sure drain plug at the back
of the hull is tightened securely.
See Owner's Manual for draining
procedure.
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YAMAHA F0R-U419B-10
• Fire extinguisher is inside this driver's
side console storage.
• Open cannister to remove extinguisher.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
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