Jump-Starting - Yamaha AR190 2012 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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jet thrust nozzle. If you cannot remove
the debris, consult a Yamaha Boat Deal-
er.
(6) To reinstall the access port cap, first
clean off any sand or other foreign matter
from the cap or port surfaces.
(7) Insert the access port cap so that its pro-
jection faces the bow and lines up with
the slot in the access port wall.
1 Projection
2 Slot
(8) Press the lock button down firmly to lock
the cap in place. Pull up forcefully on the
lock button to be sure it is locked. If a
strong pull will move the access port cap,
it is not locked securely—the cap could
be forced out by water pressure during
operation.
1 Lock button
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(9) Close the rear platform hatch. (See page
NOTICE
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Jump-starting

Severe injury or death may result if you ig-
nore any of the following:
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If the boat battery runs down, the engine can
be started in an emergency using a 12-volt
1
booster battery and jumper cables.
To connect the jumper cables:
(1) Connect the positive (+) terminal of the
(2) Connect one end of the negative (–)
55.)
Be sure the access port cap is locked
securely in place. Otherwise the cap
could be forced out of the access port
by water pressure, causing loss of per-
formance and possible damage.
The rear platform hatch has interlocks to
shut off the engine should the hatch be
accidentally opened during operation.
The engine will not restart unless the
hatch is closed and latched.
WARNING
If the blower will not operate, ventilate
the engine compartment by opening the
engine hood for several minutes before
attempting a jump-start.
Do not connect the negative (–) jumper
cable to the negative (–) terminal of the
dead battery. Sparks could ignite battery
or fuel vapors, which could cause an ex-
plosion.
dead battery to the positive (+) terminal of
the booster battery with the positive
jumper cable.
jumper cable to the negative (–) terminal
of the booster battery.