Starting The Engines - Yamaha SX230 Owner's/Operator's Manual

OPERATION

STARTING THE ENGINES

WARNING
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH MAY
RESULT IF YOU IGNORE ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING:
Before operating your Sport
Boat, become familiar with all
controls. Consult your Yamaha
dealer about any control or func-
tion you do not fully understand.
Attach the engine shut-off switch
cord to your personal flotation
device before operating. Failure
to attach cord could result in a
runaway boat if operator is
ejected.
Check throttle, steering and shift
lever for proper operation before
starting the engine.
Shift into Neutral before starting
engines. Put throttle levers in idle
position before shifting.
Never start the engine or let it run
any length of time in an enclosed
area. Exhaust fumes contain car-
bon monoxide, a colorless, odor-
less gas that may cause loss of
consciousness and death within
a short time. Always operate the
boat in an open area.
1) Always make sure the boat is
launched and used in waters that
are free from weeds and debris, and
at least 3 ft (90 cm) deep.
WARNING
Never operate in water that is less
than 3 ft (90 cm) deep. You increase
your chance of hitting an underwa-
ter obstacle. You could be injured.
Pebbles or sand can also be sucked
into the jet (water) intake, damaging
the impeller.
CAUTION:
There is a hull drain plug at the bot-
tom of the stern in the center. Be
sure it is securely tightened before
launching the Sport Boat.
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O
PERATION
3 FT (90 CM)
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