Parker 2014, Owner'S Manual

www.parkerboats.net

4

OWNERS ORIENTATION

Orientation ................................................................ 6
Warranty Information  ..........................................7-8
Hazard Warning Symbols  ....................................... 8
Dealer Pre-delivery/Delivery Responsibilities .... 9
Consumer Responsibilities  .................................... 9
Boat Model Identification ..................................... 10

BOATING SAFETY

Required Safety Equipment  ................................ 11 
Fire Extinguisher  .................................................... 11
Sound Signaling Devices  ..................................... 11 
Visual Distress Signals  .......................................... 11
Additional Recommended Equipment .............. 12
Emergency Information  ................................. 14-15
Emergency Stop Switch ........................................ 16
Rendering Assistance  ........................................... 16
Accident Reporting  ............................................... 16
Boating Safety Tips................................................. 17 
Basic Rules of the Water  ................................. 18-19
Loading Capacity .................................................... 20 
Carbon Monoxide  .................................................. 20 
Suggested Boating Classes and Literature ........ 21 

GENERAL BOATING INFORMATION

Fuel System Information  ...................................... 22 
Fueling  ..................................................................... 23 
Discharge Regulations  ......................................... 24 
Discharge of Oil  ..................................................... 24
Disposal of Plastics and Other Waste ................. 24 
Driving ...................................................................... 25

Trailering ............................................................ 25-26 
Pre-start Checklist .................................................. 27 
Leaving/Approaching the Dock  ......................... 27
Towing or Being Towed  ........................................ 28 
Shallow Water .................................................... 28-29 
Anchoring  ............................................................... 29 
Using a Windlass ..................................................... 29 
General Information on Boat Handling ............. 30 
Common Nautical Terms ....................................... 31 

PERFORMANCE

Performance Factors .............................................. 32 
Engine Efficiency  ................................................... 32 
Weather Conditions ............................................... 32
Load Distribution  .................................................. 32 
Marine Growth  ....................................................... 32 
Trim ........................................................................... 32
Propeller ................................................................... 33
Propeller Terms ....................................................... 33
Outboard Propulsion System ............................... 33 
Engine Systems ....................................................... 34
Engine Warranty ..................................................... 34 
Throttle/Shift Control  ........................................... 34
Neutral Safety ......................................................... 34  
Shift Function  ......................................................... 34
Throttle Function .................................................... 34  
Forward Throttle ..................................................... 34 
Reverse Throttle  ..................................................... 35
Neutral Throttle ...................................................... 35
Stopping/Braking ................................................... 35 
Control Cables  ........................................................ 35 
Steering .................................................................... 35
Hydraulic Steering .................................................. 36  
Trim Tabs  ................................................................. 36 

GAUGES AND SWITCHES

Yamaha Analog Gauges ........................................ 37
Yamaha Digital Instrumentation ......................... 37
Multi-Function Tachometer  ................................. 37
Multi-Function Speedometer  .............................. 37
Tachometer  ............................................................. 37 
Speedometer ........................................................... 37 
Fuel Gauge ............................................................... 37 
Usable Fuel .............................................................. 37 
Trim Gauge .............................................................. 38 
Voltmeter ................................................................. 38
Engine Lubrication  ................................................ 38
4-Stroke Engines  .................................................... 38 
Warning Systems .................................................... 38
Water Temperature and Oil Level ........................ 38
Clock ......................................................................... 39
Fuel Gauge ............................................................... 39
Low Fuel Warning Indicator ................................. 39
Overheat Warning Indicator ................................. 39
Trip Meter ................................................................. 39
Oil Level Warning Light  ........................................ 39
Revolutions per Minute (RPM)  ............................ 39 
Trim  .......................................................................... 39 
Switch Panel  ........................................................... 40 
Bilge Pump  .............................................................. 40 
Cockpit Lights  ........................................................ 40 
Horn .......................................................................... 40 
Livewell ..................................................................... 40 
Washdown  .............................................................. 40 
Navigation/Anchor Lights  ................................... 40 
Accessory  ................................................................ 40
Circuit Breakers  ...................................................... 40