Yamaha AR210, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION...

Page 2: ...WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm YAMAHA LIT CALIF 65 01...

Page 3: ...ORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION In this manual information of particular importance is distinguished in the fol lowing ways The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED Failu...

Page 4: ...2 FEATURES FUNCTIONS 1 SAFETY INFORMATION 3 OPERATION 4 MAINTENANCE CARE 5 TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIAL PROCEDURES 6 CONSUMER INFORMATION AR210 SR210 SX210...

Page 5: ...the Boat 1 8 Required Equipment 1 9 Additional Equipment Recommendations 1 9 Cruising Limitations 1 10 Operational Requirements 1 11 Hazard Information 1 12 Boat Characteristics 1 12 Night Operation...

Page 6: ...D numbers in a separate place in case your boat is stolen PRIMARY I D NUMBER The Primary I D number is stamped on a label 1 attached to the inside of the engine compartment HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER...

Page 7: ...r Resources Board s 2004 exhaust emission standards Engines meeting these standards have 20 lower emissions that One Star Low Emission engines THREE STARS ULTRA LOW EMISSION The three star label ident...

Page 8: ...NTROL CERTIFICATE This label is attached to the electrical box 1 Emission control information label MANUFACTURED DATE LABEL 2 Manufactured date label EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY THIS EN...

Page 9: ...1 SAFETY INFORMATION 1 4 IMPORTANT LABELS 6 6 5 8 13 12 7 17 10 7 9 2 18 4 11 1 15 16 21 18 19 20 3 7 6 6 6 13 19 17 14 WAKEBOARD TOWER...

Page 10: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 1 1 5 2 5 6 1 3 4 7 WARNING LABELS...

Page 11: ...1 SAFETY INFORMATION 1 6 10 9 11 12 8...

Page 12: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 1 1 7 17 18 16 14 AR210 MODEL ONLY 19 13 15 OTHER LABELS 20 21...

Page 13: ...reinforce the information contained in these materials LIMITATIONS ON WHO MAY OPERATE THE BOAT Yamaha recommends a minimum operator age of 16 years old Adults must supervise use by minors Know the ope...

Page 14: ...s of the Road for more information Navigation Lights Your boat is equipped with naviga tion lights for use between sunset and sunrise and during periods of reduced visibility such as fog Be sure these...

Page 15: ...ot a toy Sharp turns or jumping waves or wakes can increase the risk of back spinal injury paralysis facial injuries and broken legs ankles and other bones Do not jump waves or wakes Do not operate th...

Page 16: ...NEVER operate the boat after con suming alcohol or taking drugs For reasons of safety and proper care of the boat always perform the pre operation checks listed on page 3 4 before operating Passenger...

Page 17: ...atercraft and also watch for boats ski ropes or fishing lines Obey the Rules of the Road see page 1 15 and be sure to check behind you before making a turn HAZARD INFORMATION Never start the engine or...

Page 18: ...d maneu vering such as when docking Once the engine is idling shift to reverse and gradually increase engine speed Make sure that there are no obstacles or people behind you before shifting into rever...

Page 19: ...cludes thick tightly woven sturdy and snug fitting apparel such as denim but does not include spandex or similar fabrics like those used in bicycle shorts A second person should be on board as a spott...

Page 20: ...eet one another one vessel has the right of way it is called the stand on vessel The vessel that does not have the right of way is called the give way or burdened vessel These rules determine which ve...

Page 21: ...void each other Meeting If you are meeting another power ves sel head on and are close enough to run the risk of collision neither of you has the right of way Both of you should alter course to avoid...

Page 22: ...our to six seconds on the horn If another vessel is around the bend it too should sound the horn Even if no reply is heard however the vessel should still proceed around the bend with caution Fishing...

Page 23: ...l sig nificance used for identification and location purposes Top Mark White Light Green Light OR Old New RB L RB L LIGHTED PREFERRED CHANNEL TO PORT BUOY No number Topmost band red preferred channel...

Page 24: ...s They signify speed zones restricted areas danger areas and general information Remember markings may vary by geo graphic location Always consult local boating authorities before riding your boat in...

Page 25: ...e can make waves others won t enjoy Avoid riding close to shoreline homes and waterfowl nesting areas or other wildlife areas and keep a respectful distance from fishermen other boats swimmers and pop...

Page 26: ...2 5 Engine Shut Off Switch 2 6 Main Switches 2 6 Throttle Shift Levers 2 7 Fuel Tank Filler Cap 2 9 Gauges 2 9 Overheat Warning System 2 13 Switches 2 14 Swivel Seat Operation 2 16 Stereo System 2 16...

Page 27: ...Plug Caps Air Filter Cases Hood Supports Engine Compartment Vent Outlets Engine Compartment Vent Inlets Fuel Tank Compartment Air Ventilation Fuel Tank Compartment Drain Plug Jet Pumps Jet Thrust Nozz...

Page 28: ...2 FEATURES FUNCTIONS 2 2 A A B B C C B B 2 1 6 6 5 5 3 3 3 3 3 20 9 22 19 17 8 17 16 13 14 15 6 4 23 3 3 3 3 1 10 18 6 5 5 5 21 B B B B 6 6 12 24...

Page 29: ...ccess Panel Pump Clean out Interlock Switches Rear Boarding Step Accessory Pedestal Table Mounts Tilt Adjustable Steering Wheel Glove Box Center Walk Through Walk Through Transom Fire Extinguisher Hol...

Page 30: ...2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 MPH RPM x 1000 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RPM x 1000 Fuel f e YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA DEPTH Control Features Hull Drain Speedometer Pick up Steering Nozzle Revers...

Page 31: ...Keep this in mind when navigating near a person in the water such as a down skier or an obstacle such as a dock TILT LEVER The tilt lever 1 is located under the steering wheel and is used to adjust th...

Page 32: ...arting the engines Failure to attach the cord could result in a runaway boat if the operator is ejected Do not attach the cord to clothing that could tear loose Do not route the cord in such a way tha...

Page 33: ...ing In normal operation the levers are moved togeth er Moving the levers forward from Neutral shifts into the Forward position and then as the lever is moved farther accelerates the engines for more t...

Page 34: ...ve ment The shift lever controls the direction of travel The drive line on the boat is direct drive so jet thrust is always being pro duced while the engines are running The direction of the boat is c...

Page 35: ...h display engine rpm The one on the left is for the port engine The one on the right is for the starboard engine For cruising adjust the throttle levers so both engines are running at the same rpm NOT...

Page 36: ...Alarm Indicator The Depth Finder continually monitors and displays a reading of water depths from 2 5 to 200 feet 0 8 to 61 meters The instrument calculates the depth by emitting sound signals and mea...

Page 37: ...lt in incomplete or inaccurate readings Under these conditions variable read ings or will be displayed Setting the Shallow Alarm The Shallow Alarm function can be set for depths ranging from 3 to 199...

Page 38: ...set ting no alarm function 2 Press the UP key within 5 seconds to increase the selected value more water depth Press the DOWN key to reduce the value Press and release either key to change the value...

Page 39: ...water is not circulating something may be clogging the jet intake grate Refer to the Jet Pump Clean Out pro cedures on page 5 5 for further infor mation If the cause of overheating cannot be found an...

Page 40: ...ght alone when anchored at night Put the switch in the middle posi tion to turn off all lights see page 3 9 Horn Pressing this switch activates the horn The horn can be used to signal other boats as r...

Page 41: ...the engines have stopped you have NO STEERING CONTROL over the boat You could collide with another boat a dock or other obsta cle Accessory Outlet There is a 12VDC outlet with resettable circuit break...

Page 42: ...Release the lever once you begin to pivot The seat will pivot freely up to 180 and will automatically lock into the fully front facing or side facing position There is also a friction lever 3 to adju...

Page 43: ...e engine hood lift the latch hook upward and lift the hood Hood Latch STORAGE COMPARTMENTS Your boat has convenient on board storage areas Bow Anchor Storage Under Front Seats Pull up the seat cushion...

Page 44: ...e seat cushions to access the storage compartments Do not carry any flammable sub stances in the battery compartment or any heavy or metal items that can damage the battery or cause a short circuit Sp...

Page 45: ...driver s side console and lock it into place on the port side storage compartment Windshield Unsnap the retaining strap 1 from the windshield and pivot it into place Rotate the two latches 2 to keep...

Page 46: ...sea dizziness and drowsiness WAKEBOARD TOWER AR210 MODEL The Wakeboard Tower is provided as an elevated tow point suitable for wake boards and similar towable recreation al equipment The center pylon...

Page 47: ...16 DRIVING YOUR BOAT 3 17 Getting to Know Your Boat 3 17 Learning to Operate Your Boat 3 17 Turning the Boat 3 18 Boating with Passengers 3 19 Boarding from the Water 3 19 Boarding from a Dock or Lan...

Page 48: ...line spills onto your skin immediately wash with soap and water Change clothing if gasoline spills on it Use only fresh gasoline that has been stored in clean containers Gasohol There are two types of...

Page 49: ...fuel can cause poor running or engine damage Fuel tank capacity 50 US gal 189 lit ENGINE OIL LEVEL Check the oil level in both engines before each use Check the oil on each engine when cold to be sur...

Page 50: ...is warmed to operating temperature NOTE The engines are at the proper operating temperature after they have been run for 5 minutes or more at 7000 rpm or above and then at a trolling speed for 2 to 3...

Page 51: ...TER Check that no debris is in the intakes 3 7 INTAKES before launching FUEL SYSTEM Check fuel system for leaks 3 7 4 10 FUEL AND ENGINE Check fuel and oil level add as necessary 3 7 OIL LEVELS BATTER...

Page 52: ...el is turned The jet nozzles should point to starboard right when the wheel is turned right The jet nozzles should point to port left when the wheel is turned left There should not be free play betwee...

Page 53: ...classi fication with a capacity of two pounds or more when navigating in waters controlled by the U S Coast Guard In addition most state and local boating laws also require that the craft carry a USCG...

Page 54: ...ord from the shut off switch 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...

Page 55: ...g A drain plug is located at the center of the stern to allow more complete drain ing when the boat is removed from the water Engine Compartment and Fuel Compartment Drain Plug Water will not normally...

Page 56: ...not start the engines if you can smell fuel vapors in the engine compartment or if there are any loose electrical connections Contact your dealer if there is a prob lem you cannot locate or correct Li...

Page 57: ...outlets while engine is running in the water Refer to page 2 13 for cor rect operation of the device NOTE It may take up to 20 seconds for water to reach the pilot outlets when first launching the bo...

Page 58: ...TE On the AR210 model collapse the front support poles to clear the wakeboard tower as you pull the top forward Extend the poles again until the bottom sections lock into their fully extended position...

Page 59: ...top onto the rear deck hatch Trailering with the Bimini Top The Bimini top must be secured to the boat when it is being trailered When trailered with a Genuine Yamaha Cover simply store the Bimini top...

Page 60: ...ver 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...

Page 61: ...the nut beneath the knob Be sure the cord is not wrapped around the steering wheel or tangled in the controls Engine shut off switch Clip with cord NOTE It is not possible to start the engine with th...

Page 62: ...ough throttle should be applied to keep the engine at a fast enough idle to stay running Do not operate the boat with just one engine running Severe engine damage could result because water can flood...

Page 63: ...his ensures proper performance and promotes longer component life 1 Launch the boat and start the engine see page 3 13 2 For the first 5 minutes run the engine at trolling speed For the 30 minutes of...

Page 64: ...reliable boat Know and follow U S Coast Guard state and local laws when operating your boat Select a wide area to learn in where visibility is good and other boat traffic is light Keep the proper dis...

Page 65: ...le produces low thrust so the boat will turn more gradually C Pulling the levers back to idle or Neutral produces only minimum thrust If you are traveling at speeds above trolling you will have rapidl...

Page 66: ...s view ahead is not obstructed When passengers are on board make sure they are seated and hold ing on before you start to acceler ate An unprepared passenger could lose balance and fall BOARDING FROM...

Page 67: ...in one of the seats provided BOARDING FROM A DOCK OR LANDING JETTY 1 Board the boat from the side One person should board at a time by stepping into the boat Never jump in Avoid stepping on slick gel...

Page 68: ...teering control if you completely pull the throttle levers back to idle DOCKING 1 Make sure no obstructions boats or swimmers are close to the boat Come to a stop before you reach the dock 2 Notice ho...

Page 69: ...stern of the boat away from the dock 2 When the stern is out a few feet release the bow mooring then steer in the direction you want the bow to move Open the throttle slightly and begin to move away f...

Page 70: ...ntil you have let out line that is 4 to 6 times the depth of the water For example if you are anchoring in 10 feet of water let out 40 to 60 feet of line Secure the line 4 Pull on the line to be sure...

Page 71: ...hoose the angle at which you cross the wake or swell Usually a slower speed and quartering the wake crossing at an angle will reduce the jolt Two other things you may notice The first is that crossing...

Page 72: ...in the water for extended periods will accelerate the rate of normal deterioration of the jet pump components and hull finish Stray electrical voltage in the water marine organisms and saltwater corro...

Page 73: ...drain plugs 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 draine...

Page 74: ...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 hit...

Page 75: ...ea to carry a set of spare wheel bearings seals and races When making a turn do not cut cor ners The trailer has a smaller turn ing circle so it turns more sharply around the corner than the towing ve...

Page 76: ...t the parking brake 4 Remove the bow line from the bow eye 5 Back the trailer farther into the water until just the tops of the fenders show then reset the parking brake Board the boat and start it If...

Page 77: ...Serious damage to the boat can occur Use only a sling designed specifically for lifting boats If you need to remove the boat from the water without a trailer use these guide lines Use a sling type lif...

Page 78: ...5 Periodic Inspection Chart 4 6 Spark Plug Cleaning and Adjustment 4 7 Grease Points 4 8 Fuel System Inspection 4 10 Fuel Tank 4 11 Engine Oil 4 11 Air Filter 4 12 Steering Cable Inspection 4 13 Contr...

Page 79: ...fuel system NOTE Use of Yamaha Fuel Conditioner and Stabilizer eliminates the need to drain the fuel system Consult your Yamaha dealer or other qualified mechanic if the fuel system is to be drained i...

Page 80: ...r engine LUBRICATION Do not spray flammable rust inhibitor on engine surfaces while the engines are hot The sprayed substance or propellants could catch fire 1 Open the hood see page 2 17 2 Lift the l...

Page 81: ...t to be used for a month or more remove the bat tery and store it in a cool dark place Clean the battery s casing and terminals using a mixture of baking soda and water one tbsp of baking soda to one...

Page 82: ...the hull with a non abrasive wax such as Yamaha Ultra Gloss Cleaner Wax or other wax designed for marine gelcoat Slippery surfaces can cause falls and injury Be careful not to apply too much wax on de...

Page 83: ...l is available through your Yamaha Dealer for owner s who have the mechanical skills tools and other equipment nec essary to perform maintenance not covered by this Owner s Manual TOOL KIT It is advis...

Page 84: ...ilter Checking Replacement Fuel pump screen Cleaning Air Filter Inspection Replacement Engine oil Replace Engine oil filter Replace Valve Clearance Inspection Adjustment Trolling speed idle Adjustment...

Page 85: ...park plug mea sure the electrode gap with a wire thickness gauge adjust the gap to specification if necessary When fitting the plug always clean the gasket surface and use a new gasket Wipe off any di...

Page 86: ...se A or an equiv alent Steering Cable Ball Joints and Inner Wire Grease the steering cable and shift cables ball joints at the steering noz zles Extend the steering cable and shift cable inner wires a...

Page 87: ...Fill the bearing housing with water resistant grease through the grease nipple After first service Every 100 hours or 6 months you may do this yourself Fill the grease slowly and carefully because it...

Page 88: ...or leaks cracks or malfunctions If any problem is found consult a Yamaha dealer Checking points 1 Fuel tank leakage 2 Fuel hose joint leakage 3 Fuel hose cracks or other damage 4 Fuel filler clamps an...

Page 89: ...the first 10 hours of opera tion and every 100 hours there after or at the start of a new season otherwise the engine will wear quickly The oil filter should be replaced every year or every 100 hours...

Page 90: ...air filter case Turn the air filter case cap 2 counterclockwise and then remove the case cap 3 Remove the air filter element 3 4 Replace the filter every 2 years or every 200 hours whichever comes fi...

Page 91: ...check 1 Check for smooth operation of the wheel and steering nozzles 2 Check for proper steering adjust ment The nozzles should both point straight back when the steering wheel is centered If steering...

Page 92: ...for service Before starting the engine check the operation of each engine s throt tle shift lever It should move smoothly through the full range of operation Otherwise there could be loss of control a...

Page 93: ...t in perma nent damage to the jet pump out lets and other metal components on the boat Never paint the anodes A coating of any kind will prevent the anode from functioning exposing other components to...

Page 94: ...age that those recommended Substitution of a fuse of improper rating can cause extensive electrical system damage and possible fire BATTERY NOTE These general guidelines apply to many commonly used ba...

Page 95: ...illed water or pure de ionized water suitable to use in batteries Normal tap water contains minerals which are harmful to a battery therefore refill only with distilled water Recharging When charging...

Page 96: ...Black BATTERY REMOVAL Disconnect battery leads before removing the battery Disconnect the negative lead first BATTERY INSTALLATION Connect the red lead and accessory red lead to the positive terminal...

Page 97: ...76 x 58 2 99 x 2 28 Compression ratio 11 4 1 Lubrication system Dry sump Cooling system Water cooled Starting system Electric starter Ignition system TCI Spark plug NGK CR9EB Spark plug gap mm in 0 7...

Page 98: ...28 Compression ratio 11 4 1 Lubrication system Dry sump Cooling system Water cooled Starting system Electric starter Ignition system TCI Spark plug NGK CR9EB Spark plug gap mm in 0 7 0 8 mm 0 028 0 03...

Page 99: ...er 5 TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIAL PROCEDURES TROUBLESHOOTING 5 1 Troubleshooting Chart 5 1 SPECIAL PROCEDURES 5 3 Towing the Boat 5 3 Running on One Engine 5 3 Jump Starting 5 4 Jet Pump Clean Out Procedur...

Page 100: ...e 4 17 Poor terminal Tighten as required 4 17 connections Jet pump Not latched Latch securely 5 5 cleanout hatch Starter Faulty Have serviced at component Yamaha dealer Shift lever Not in Neutral Shif...

Page 101: ...orn or Replace damaged Engine won t run Engine Jet intake clogged Clean 5 5 over 3 000 rpm overheat Cooling system Clean 4 1 clogged Boat speed Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 5 5 too slow or Engi...

Page 102: ...nes through the cool ing water intake The operator of the towing boat must keep speed to a minimum and avoid traffic or obstacles which could be a hazard to the driver on the boat RUNNING ON ONE ENGIN...

Page 103: ...ry with the positive jumper cable 2 Connect one end of the negative jumper cable to the negative ter minal of the booster battery 3 Connect the other end of the nega tive cable to an engine hanger on...

Page 104: ...ntake or impeller is clogged with weeds or debris follow this cleanout procedure 1 Turn off and remove ignition keys remove lanyard and wait for all movement to stop 2 Lift the hatch on the rear platf...

Page 105: ...pressure during operation Be sure the caps are locked securely in place Otherwise the cap could be forced out of the access ports by water pressure causing loss of performance and possible damage The...

Page 106: ...Chapter 6 CONSUMER INFORMATION INDEX LIMITED WARRANTY 6 1 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE Y E S 6 4 BOATING TERMS 6 5 SAMPLE FLOAT PLAN 6 6 INDEX 6 7...

Page 107: ...air or replace at Yamaha s option any parts adjudged defective by Yamaha due to faulty workmanship or material from the factory All parts replaced under warranty will become the property of Yamaha Mot...

Page 108: ...OR LIMITATION OF INCI DENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STAT...

Page 109: ...tes Be sure to bring your warranty registration card or other valid proof of the original date of purchase If a question or problem arises regarding warranty first contact the owner of the dealership...

Page 110: ...is included at no extra cost TRIP gives you up to 150 reimbursement per occurrence for any reasonable expenses you incur because your Yamaha needs covered service replacement vehicle rental emergency...

Page 111: ...y leaves the helm PFD A Personal Flotation Device also known as a life jacket Planing Traveling at a speed fast enough so the boat has leveled out and is skimming on top of the water There is a wake P...

Page 112: ...NGER 1 EMERGENCY PHONE ADDRESS PASSENGER 2 EMERGENCY PHONE ADDRESS PASSENGER 3 EMERGENCY PHONE ADDRESS PASSENGER 4 EMERGENCY PHONE ADDRESS DEPARTURE INFORMATION POINT OF DEPARTURE DATE TIME TOW VEHICL...

Page 113: ...1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 Change of address warranty 6 3 Checks Access port caps 3 6 5 5 Battery condition 3 7 4 3 4 16 Bilge 3 8 Cooling water pilot outlets 3 10 Engine compartment 3 9 Fire extinguisher 3 6 Fu...

Page 114: ...1 4 19 Fuel system inspection 4 10 Fuel tank 4 11 Fuel tank capacity 3 2 4 19 Fuel tank filler cap 2 9 Fuse replacement 4 16 Fuses and circuit breakers 2 15 4 16 G Garden hose adapter 4 1 Gasoline 3 1...

Page 115: ...tion Devices 1 9 1 11 1 14 3 17 Post operation checks 3 25 Pre operation checklist 3 4 Pre operation checks 3 5 Primary Identification number 1 1 Protective apparel 1 11 1 14 R Reading owner s manual...

Page 116: ...7 3 5 Thrust used for turning 1 12 3 18 Tilt adjustment steering 2 5 Tool kit 1 9 4 5 Tow rope length 5 3 Towing the boat 5 3 Trailering 3 27 Trolling speed 3 18 6 5 Troubleshooting 5 1 Turning 1 12...

Page 117: ...LIT 18626 07 19 2006 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION USA Printed in USA...