Yamaha AR240 HO User manual

WARNING
Read this manual carefully
before operating this boat.

WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
YAMAHA LIT-CALIF-65-01
Read this manual carefully before operating this boat.
This manual should stay with the boat if sold.

TO THE OWNER
AR240 HO, SX240 HO, 242 LIMITED S, 242 LIMITED
(STX1800 A-J/ AL-J/ B-J/ BL-J/ C-J/ C-LJ,
STX1800 D-J/ DL-J/ E-J/ EL-J/ F-J/ FL-J,
STX1800 G-J/ GL-J, STX1800 H-J/ HL-J)
OWNER’S / OPERATOR’S MANUAL
©2009 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
1st Edition, August 2009
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.
LIT-18626-08-69
09-0112
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION:
In this manual, information of particular
importance is distinguished in the fol-
lowing ways:
This is the Safety Alert Symbol.
It is used to alert you of potential
personal injury hazards. Obey
all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
Failure to follow WARNING instruc-
tions could result in severe injury or
death.
A NOTICE indicates special precau-
tions that must be taken to avoid
damage to the boat or other property.
TIP:
A TIP provides key information to make
procedures easier or clearer.
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha Boat.
This Owner’s Manual contains informa-
tion you will need for proper operation,
maintenance, and care. A thorough
understanding of these simple instruc-
tions 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.
Because Yamaha has a policy of
continuing product improvement,
this product may not be exactly as
described in this Owner’s Manual.
Specifications are subject to change
without notice.
This manual should be considered a
permanent part of this boat and should
remain with it even if the boat is subse-
quently sold.
WARNING
NOTICE:

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Sa f e t y In f o r m a t I o n
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fe a t u r e S & fu n c t I o n S
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op e r a t I o n
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ma I n t e n a n c e & ca r e
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tr o u b l e re c o v e r y
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co n S u m e r In f o r m a t I o n
AR240 HO, SX240 HO,
242 Limited S, & 242 Limited

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
Star Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Emission Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
IMPORTANT LABELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Warning Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
TO GET MORE BOATING SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Boating Education and Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
ENJOY YOUR BOAT RESPONSIBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

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1-1
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
The Primary I.D. number is stamped
on a label attached to the engine
hatch.
HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(H.I.N.)
The H.I.N. is stamped into the hull
on the right rear corner.
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
PORT
STARBOARD
The Engine Serial Numbers are
stamped on a label attached to the
top of each engine’s oil tank.
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STAR LABELS
CALIFORNIA ONLY
This watercraft is labeled in California
with a California Air Resources Board
(CARB) star label . See below for a
desciption of your particular label.
One Star - Low Emission
The one-star label identifies engines
that meet the Air Resources Board’s
2001 exhaust emission standards.
Engines meeting these standards have
75% lower emissions than conven-
tional carbureted two-stroke engines.
These engines are equivalent to the
U.S. EPA’s 2006 standards for marine
engines.
Two Stars - Very Low Emission
The two-star label identifies engines
that meet the Air Resources Board’s
2004 exhaust emission standards.
Engines meeting these standards have
20% lower emissions that One Star-
Low-Emission engines.
Three Stars - Ultra Low Emission
The three-star label identifies engines
that meet the Air Resources Board’s
2008 exhaust emission standards.
Engines meeting these standards have
65% lower emissions than One Star-
Low-Emission engines.
Four Stars - Super Ultra Low
Emission
The four-star label identifies engines
that meet the Air Resources Board’s
Sterndrive and Inboard marine engine
2009 exhaust emission standards.
Personal Watercraft and Outboard
marine engines may also comply with
these standards. Engines meeting
these standards have 90% lower emis-
sions than One Star - Low Emission
engines.
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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.
Emission control information label
Manufactured Date Label
Manufactured date label
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1-4
IMPORTANT LABELS
Read the following labels before operating this boat. If you need any additional
information, contact a Yamaha dealer.
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WARNING LABELS
If any of these labels is damaged or
missing, contact a Yamaha dealer for a
replacement.
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Carbon monoxide (CO) can cause brain damage
or death.
Engine and generator exhaust contains odorless
and colorless carbon monoxide gas.
Carbon monoxide will be around the back of the
boat when engines or generators are running.
Move to fresh air if you feel nausea, headache,
dizziness, or drowsiness.
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OTHER LABELS
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AR240 HO / 242 Limited S

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1-8
SAFETY
INFORMATION
The safe use and operation of this
boat is dependent upon the use of
proper operating techniques, as
well as upon the common 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 Owner’s / Operator’s Manual,
the Operation Instruction Card,
and all warning and caution 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 until they too have read the
Owner’s / Operator’s Manual, the
Operation Instruction Card, and
all warning and caution labels,
and if possible watched the Basic
Orientation Video. Showing them
the video may help reinforce the
information contained in these
materials.
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 train-
ing requirements for your state. A
boating safety course is recom-
mended and may be required 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 9 passengers, and
cargo. Never exceed the maximum
load limit or allow more than 10
persons (or 9 persons if a water
skier is being pulled) to ride in the
boat at one time. Weight distribu-
tion affects performance. Keep
weight in the boat low and evenly
distributed from side-to-side and
front-to-back. Remove any unnec-
essary cargo and store it on shore.
Maximum Load: 1800 lb. (816 kg)
is the maximum total weight of
persons on board.
2200 lb. (998 kg) is the maximum
total weight of persons and cargo.

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REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has
regulations which describe minimum
standards of safety. You must comply
with these regulations, which apply to
boats like your boat which are less than
26 feet long.
• PersonalFlotationDevices(PFDs):
Type I, II, or III as required for all
people on board (see “Operational
Requirements” for more informa-
tion), plus at least one Type IV
(throwable type).
• FireExtinguisher:
At least two B-1 type hand-held
portable fire extinguishers.
• 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 dealer
or the Coast Guard for more infor-
mation.
• 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 naviga-
tion 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 page 2-14 and 3-9 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 anchor
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anextraset
of spark plugs and fuses.
• Navigation charts for the waters
where you will be boating.
• Towrope.

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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 peo-
ple, objects, and other watercraft.
• Donotfollowdirectlybehindother
boats.
• Donot gonearotherstosprayor
splash them with water.
• Avoidsharpturnsorothermaneu-
vers that make it hard for others to
avoid you or understand where you
are going.
• Avoid areas with submerged ob-
jects or shallow water.
• Operatewithinyourlimitsandavoid
aggressive 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
waves or wakes can increase the
risk of back / spinal injury (paralysis),
facial injuries, and broken legs,
ankles, and other bones. Do not
jump waves or wakes.
• Do not operate the boat in rough
water, bad weather, or when vis-
ibility is poor; this may lead to an
accident causing injury or death.
Be alert to the possibility of bad
weather. Take note of weather fore-
casts and the prevailing weather
conditions before setting out in
your boat.
• Neveroperateinwaterthatisless
than 3 ft. (90 cm) deep, otherwise
you increase your chance of hitting
a submerged object, which could
result in injury.
• Leavea“floatplan”witharespon-
sible person on shore. Tell where
you plan to go and when you plan
to arrive, and provide a description
of your boat. Advise this person if
your plans change and also when
you arrive to prevent false alarms.
A sample float plan is included on
page 6-10.
3 FT (90 CM)

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• AllridersmustwearaCoastGuard
approved personal flotation device
(PFD).
• Eyeprotectionisrecommendedto
keep wind, water, and glare from
the sun out of your eyes while you
operate your boat. Restraining
straps for eyewear are made which
are designed to float should your
eyewear fall into the water.
• Footwear and gloves are recom-
mended.
• NEVER operate the boat after
consuming alcohol or taking
drugs.
• For reasons of safety and proper
care of the boat, always perform
the pre-operation checks listed on
page 3-3 before operating.
• Passengers must always sit in a
designated seating area, place feet
on the deck, and hold on to the hand
grips 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 safety and reliability, and
render the boat unsafe or illegal to
use.
PFD
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X
X
X
X
SHOWN WITHOUT WATERSPORT TOWER
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• 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 could
result in a runaway boat if the
operator is ejected.
After operation, remove the engine
shut-off cord and the keys to avoid
accidental starting or unauthorized
use by children or others.
Engine Shut-Off Switch
Engine Shut-Off Cord with Clip
 CordconnectedtoPFD
• 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 responsi-
bility to watch for other traffic; other
boaters may not be watching for
you. If they do not see you, or you
maneuver more quickly than they
expect, you risk a collision.
• Maintainasafedistancefromother
boats or watercraft, and also watch
for boats’ ski ropes or fishing lines.
Obey the “Rules of the Road” (see
page 1-15), and be sure to check
behind you before making a turn.
HAZARD INFORMATION
• Never start the engine or let it
run for any length of time in an
enclosed area.Exhaust fumes con-
tain carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless gas that may cause death
within a short time. Always operate
the boat in an open area.
It is also important to have the
engines off when anyone is using
the extended swim step 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
throttle levers completely back to
idle or the Neutral position produces
only minimum thrust. If you are trav-
eling at speeds above trolling, you
will have rapidly decreasing ability
to steer without throttle.You may still
have some turning ability immedi-
ately after moving the throttle levers
back to idle, but once the engines
slow 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.
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