Cleaning; Adjustment And Maintenance; Tool Kit - Yamaha AR230 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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CLEANING

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WARNING
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1) Remove the fuel tank compartment
drain 1 and allow any water to
drain into the engine compartment.
Reinstall the drain plug.
WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are highly
flammable and explosive. If fuel or a
fuel/water mix drains from the fuel
tank compartment drain, wipe it up
immediately with dry rags. Do not
operate the boat until the source of
the fuel leak is found and corrected.
2) Remove the drain plugs in the stern
2 and engine compartment 3.
Wash down the hull, boat interior,
and drive units with fresh water,
mild natural soap, then rinse.
3) Rinse the engine and bilge areas
with fresh water. Drain off all water
and wipe up remaining moisture
with clean, dry rags. Reinstall the
drain plugs.
4) Spray the exterior of the engines
with Yamaha Silicone Protectant
and Lubricant or an equivalent.
5) Wax the hull with a non-abrasive
wax such as Yamaha Ultra Gloss
Cleaner Wax or other wax designed
for marine gelcoat.
WARNING
Slippery surfaces can cause falls
and injury. Be careful not to apply
too much wax on deck and gunnel
stepping surfaces. This will make
them slippery.
6) Wipe all vinyl and rubber compo-
nents, such as the seats and engine
compartment seals, with a vinyl pro-
tectant such as Yamaha Protectant.
7) Vacuum and or hose-off the carpet-
ing (if equipped) as necessary. If
needed, use a quality brand-name
carpet cleaner product to clean
soiled areas. Roll up the carpet face
out for storage.
CAUTION:
Always dry the carpet face up. Never
roll up the carpet while wet. Never
fold the carpet.
8) Wash the fabric of the Bimini top (if
equipped) with a mild natural soap
in lukewarm water, then rinse. Do
not use detergents. Allow to air dry
thoroughly before storage. See the
label on the Bimini top and the man-
ufacturer's care instructions for
more detailed information.
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ADJUSTMENT AND
MAINTENANCE
Periodic inspection, adjustment, and
lubrication will keep your Sport Boat in
the safest and most efficient condition
possible. Safety is an obligation of the
Sport Boat owner. The most important
points of boat inspection, adjustment,
and lubrication are explained on the
following pages.
WARNING
Be sure to turn off the engines
when you perform maintenance
unless otherwise specified.
Otherwise, accident or injury
could result from unexpected
operation, moving parts, or elec-
tric shock.
If the owner is not familiar with
machine servicing, this work
should be done by a Yamaha
dealer or other qualified mechan-
ic. Improperly serviced compo-
nents could fail or stop operating
correctly, which could result in
an accident.
NOTE: A Service Manual is available
through your Yamaha Dealer for
owner's who have the mechanical
skills, tools, and other equipment nec-
essary to perform maintenance not
covered by this Owner's Manual.
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TOOL KIT

It is advisable always to carry the
Owner's Manual and tool kit with you
whenever you use the boat.
NOTE: To protect these materials from
water damage, it would be a good idea
to put them in a waterproof bag. If your
Owner's Manual is damaged, order a
replacement from a Yamaha Dealer.
The service information included in this
manual is intended to provide you, the
owner, with the necessary information
for completing your own preventive
maintenance and minor repairs. The
tools provided in the owner's tool kit
are sufficient for this purpose, except
that a torque wrench is also necessary
for tightening nuts and bolts properly.
WARNING
Do not attempt to modify this Sport
Boat! Modifications to your boat
may reduce safety and reliability,
and may make the boat illegal for
use.
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