Reverse Gate Mechanism Inspection; Fuse Replacement; Battery - Yamaha AR230 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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AINTENANCE ARE
CONTROLS (THROTTLE/SHIFT)
Check the control levers for smooth
operation and proper shifting.
1) Remove the engine stop switch cord
(lanyard) and ignition keys.
2) Push and pull the control levers
through their full range, from Neutral
to wide-open throttle Forward and
from Neutral to Reverse. Operation
should be smooth.
3) While a second person watches
from the stern, move the control
levers to the Forward position.
Check that the shift gates lift com-
pletely to the stops.
4) While the second person watches,
move the levers back to the
Reverse position. Check that the
shift gates drop down over the noz-
zles to the stops.
If the controls do not operate smoothly
or correctly, ask your authorized
Yamaha Sport Boat dealer for service.
WARNING
Before starting the engine, check
the operation of each engine's throt-
tle/ shift lever. It should move
smoothly through the full range of
operation. Otherwise, there could be
loss of control and an accident.
REVERSE GATE MECHANISM
INSPECTION
1) Remove the engine stop switch lan-
yard and ignition keys.
2) Put the throttle levers in the idle
position (otherwise the shift lever
will not move).
3) Push the shift lever to Forward from
the Neutral position while a second
person observes shift gate move-
ment from outside the boat. Both
shift gates should lift completely to
the stops.
4) Pull the shift lever back from
Forward through Neutral
Reverse. The observer should
check for proper movement of the
shift gates. Both gates should drop
down over the nozzles to the stops.
If reverse gates do not operate smooth-
ly or correctly, ask your authorized
Yamaha Sport Boat dealer for ser-
vice.
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FUSE REPLACEMENT

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The fuse is in the ignition coil holder. To
replace the fuse, unscrew the cap
and pull the two red leads out with
the fuse holder. Open the fuse hold-
er and replace the fuse.
➀
Ignition coil holder
➁
Cap
Accessory Fuse
2 2
1 1
➀
to
Fuse (20A)
➁
Battery switch
The fuse is on the red lead wire coming
from the battery switch. Open the
fuse box and replace the fuse.
M
AINTENANCE
WARNING
Do not use fuses of higher amper-
age that those
Substitution of a fuse of improper
rating can cause extensive electrical
system damage and possible fire.

BATTERY

NOTE: These general guidelines apply
to many commonly used battery types
(but not, for example, to maintenance-
free batteries). Consult the battery
manufacturer's instructions before per-
➂
Fuse (10A)
forming battery maintenance.
4 Fuse holder
Check the level of the battery fluid and
see if the terminals are tight. Add dis-
tilled water if the fluid level is low.
CAUTION:
● Be careful not to place the bat-
tery on its side.
● Remove the battery from the boat
before adding distilled water or
recharging.
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