Trailering; Hitch; Trailering Checklist - Yamaha AR230 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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O
PERATION
5) Remove hull drain plug 1 and the
engine compartment drain plugs 2.
Rinse the engine compartment with
a small amount of fresh water. Be
careful not to get water on the car-
buretor or electrical components.
Allow any water in the bilge to drain
out. After the water has drained,
wipe the engine compartment and
bilge with dry rags. Reinstall all
drain plugs.
1
2
NOTE: This boat is equipped with an
electric bilge pump that automatically
removes excess water from the bilge
while you are underway. However,
some residual water remains that must
be drained by removing the drain plug.
1
CAUTION:
Tighten the hull drain plug 1 1
securely before launching the Sport
Boat. Clean any foreign material,
such as dirt or sand, from the
threads before installing the drain
plug.
6) Spray a rust inhibitor, such as
Yamaha Silicone Protectant and
Lubricant, on metallic parts to mini-
mize corrosion.
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TRAILERING

WARNING
Avoid accident and injury from
improper trailering:
The trailer must be matched for
the Sport Boat's weight and hull.
The towing vehicle must have the
capacity of pulling the load.
Pulling a load that exceeds the
towing capacity may cause loss
of control.
Be sure the boat is secured to the
trailer and the trailer is properly
hitched to the towing vehicle
before towing.
A trailer is provided as standard equip-
ment with your Sport Boat. If you need
to obtain another trailer, choose one
that is manufactured to carry a boat of
the size and weight of your Sport Boat.
Check the certification label on the left
forward side of the trailer. This label is
required to show the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR), which is the
load carrying capacity of the trailer plus
the trailer's weight. Be sure that the
total weight of your boat, any cargo,
and the trailer weight itself does not
exceed the GVWR.
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PERATION

HITCH

The trailer hitch ball must match the
size of the socket on the trailer hitch
coupler. Hitches are divided into class-
es that specify the gross trailer weight
(GTW) and the maximum tongue
weight. Always use a hitch rated for the
same or higher class. Use a bolted-on
or welded-on hitch; clamp-on bumper
hitches are not recommended. Be sure
the trailer hitch's release handle is
latched with the lock pin installed
before towing.
Use safety chains between the towing
vehicle and the trailer so the trailer will
not detach completely from the towing
vehicle if it accidentally comes loose
from the hitch ball. Crisscross the
chains under the trailer tongue so the
tongue will not hit the road surface if it
falls loose. Rig the chains as tightly as
possible while allowing just enough
slack to permit tight turns.
Be sure the tongue weight (vertical
weight on the hitch point) is correct.
Generally, 5% to 10% of the combined
weight of the boat and trailer should be
on the tongue. Too much or too little
weight can cause difficult steering or
trailer swaying.

TRAILERING CHECKLIST

Check your state laws to be sure
your trailer meets all regulations,
such as proper licensing, brake,
axle load, and safety chain require-
ments.
Check trailer for any loose fasteners
or damaged parts.
Check tires for proper inflation.
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