Yamaha AR240 HO Owner's Manual page 64

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Fuel System
Refer to page 4-10, "FUEL SYSTEM
INSPECTION," for correct procedure.
Fuel and Engine Oil Levels
1) Turn the right switch key to ON.
Wait for the fuel gauge needle to
stop moving, then note the fuel level.
Add fuel if necessary.
NOTE: The fuel level is most accu-
rate when the boat is sitting level
on the trailer or in the water.
2) Open the engine hatch, then check
oil level in the engines. Add as
necessary (see page 3-2).
Battery
Check the battery condition and the
battery electrolyte level. Make sure
connections are tight and that battery
is properly secured. WARNiNG! The
battery must always be fully charged
and in good condition. Loss of bat-
tery power may leave you stranded.
Never operate the boat if the battery
does not have sufficient power to
start the engine or if it shows any
other signs of decreased power.
drainage System
Self-Bailing Deck—
Most water which enters the deck area
bails automatically out the stern through
the large drain hole in the deck.
A one-way check valve in the drain
prevents water from traveling back
to the deck during mooring or while
moving in reverse.
Bilge Pump –

Your boat is equipped with a drainage
system that channels water that enters
the boat from the storage compart-
ments to the bilge under the engine
compartment. When the bilge pump is
turned on (see page 2-14), the pump
will sense when there is excessive
water in the bilge and will automati-
cally drain most of it through the out-
let . For normal operation, turn the
bilge pump switch on during boat use
and turn it off when leaving the boat.
NOTICE: if the boat is to be left in the
water after use, leave the bilge pump
switch in the ON position. The pump
will activate if needed to drain any
water accumulating in the bilge.
Drain Plug –

A drain plug  is located at the
center of the stern to allow more com-
plete draining when the boat is removed
from the water.
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