Hazard Information; Boat Characteristics - Yamaha AR240 HO Owner's Manual

• Attach the engine shut-off cord
(lanyard) to the PFD and keep it
free from the steering wheel or
other controls so that the engine
stops if the operator accidentally
leaves the helm. Failure to attach
the engine shut-off cord could
result in a runaway boat if the
operator is ejected.
After operation, remove the engine
shut-off cord and the keys to avoid
accidental starting or unauthorized
use by children or others.
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 Engine Shut-Off Switch
 Engine Shut-Off Cord with Clip
 Cord connected to PFD
• Scan constantly for swimmers and
stay away from swimming areas.
Swimmers are hard to see and you
could accidentally hit someone in
the water.
• Avoid being hit by another boat!
You should always take responsi-
bility to watch for other traffic; other
boaters may not be watching for
you. If they do not see you, or you
maneuver more quickly than they
expect, you risk a collision.
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afety
• Maintain a safe distance from other
boats or watercraft, and also watch
for boats' ski ropes or fishing lines.
Obey the "Rules of the Road" (see
page 1-14), and be sure to check
behind you before making a turn.

HAZARD INFORMATION

• Never start the engine or let it
run for any length of time in an
enclosed area. Exhaust fumes con-
tain carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless gas that may cause death
within a short time. Always operate
the boat in an open area.
It is also important to have the
engines off when anyone is using
the extended swim step on models
equipped with one because of the
carbon monoxide in the exhaust
gases coming from underneath the
step.

BOAT CHARACTERISTICS

• Jet thrust turns the boat. Moving the
throttle levers completely back to
idle or the Neutral position produces
only minimum thrust. If you are trav-
eling at speeds above trolling, you
will have rapidly decreasing ability
to steer without throttle. You may still
have some turning ability immedi-
ately after moving the throttle levers
back to idle, but once the engines
slow down, the boat will no longer
respond to steering wheel input until
you apply throttle again or you reach
a trolling speed. Practice turning in
an open area without obstructions
until you have a good feel for the
maneuver.
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