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                                                   255XE / 255XD















                                OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL























                                                                              U.S.A. Edition



                               Read this manual carefully                      LIT-18626-14-01
                         before operating this boat.                              F5K-F8199-12]]></page><page Index="2"><![CDATA[SportsBoat_F5K12.book  Page 1  Monday, July 4, 2022  11:40 AM




















                                              WARNING:
                                                                             Operating, servicing
                                         and maintaining a recreational marine
                                         vessel can expose you to chemicals
                                         including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
                                         phthalates, and lead, which are known to
                                         the State of California to cause cancer and
                                         birth defects or other reproductive harm. To
                                         minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust,
                                         service your vessel in a well-ventilated area
                                         and wear gloves or wash your hands
                                         frequently when servicing this vessel.
                                         For more information go to
                                         www.P65warnings.ca.gov/marine

























                        Read this manual carefully before operating this boat. This manual should stay
                        with the boat if it is sold.]]></page><page Index="3"><![CDATA[SportsBoat_F5K12.book  Page 1  Monday, July 4, 2022  11:40 AM



                                                    Important manual information

                                  To the owner                     Engine data recording
                        Thank you for choosing a Yamaha boat. This  This model’s ECM stores certain engine data
                        owner’s/operator’s manual contains informa-  to assist in the diagnosis of malfunctions and
                        tion you will need for proper operation, main-  for research, statistical analysis and develop-
                        tenance, and care. A thorough understanding  ment purposes.
                        of these simple instructions will help you to  Although the sensors and recorded data will
                        obtain maximum enjoyment from your new  vary by model, the main data points are:
                        Yamaha. If you have any questions about the   Engine status and  engine  performance
                        operation or maintenance of  your boat,  data
                        please consult a Yamaha Boat Dealer.  This data will be uploaded only when a spe-
                        In this manual, information of particular im-  cial Yamaha diagnostic tool is attached to the
                        portance  is distinguished in the following  engine, such as when maintenance checks or
                        ways:                                 service procedures are performed.
                                                              Yamaha will not disclose this data to a third
                            This is the safety alert symbol. It is used  party except in the following cases. In addi-
                        to alert you to potential personal injury haz-  tion, Yamaha may provide engine data to a
                        ards. Obey all safety messages that follow  contractor in order to outsource services re-
                        this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.  lated to the handling of the engine data. Even
                                                              in this case, Yamaha will require the contrac-
                             WARNING
                                                              tor to properly handle the engine data  we
                        A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa-  provided and Yamaha  will appropriately
                        tion which, if not avoided, could result in  manage the data.
                        death or serious injury.               With the consent of the boat owner
                                                               Where obligated by law
                         NOTICE                                For use by Yamaha in litigation
                        A NOTICE  indicates special precautions   For general  Yamaha-conducted research
                        that must be taken to avoid damage to the  purposes when the data is not related to an
                        boat or other property.                individual engine or owner

                        TIP:
                        A TIP provides key information to make pro-
                        cedures easier or clearer.

                        Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing
                        product improvement, this product may not
                        be exactly as described in this owner’s/oper-
                        ator’s manual. Specifications are subject to
                        change without notice.
                        This manual should be considered a perma-
                        nent part of this boat and should remain with
                        it even if the boat is subsequently sold.]]></page><page Index="4"><![CDATA[SportsBoat_F5K12.book  Page 2  Monday, July 4, 2022  11:40 AM



                        Important manual information

                        FCC Compliance                        RF Exposure Compliance
                        This device complies with part 15 of the FCC  This equipment complies with FCC radiation
                        Rules. Operation is subject to the following  exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
                        two conditions: (1) this device may not cause  environment  and meets the FCC  radio  fre-
                        harmful interference, and (2) this device must  quency (RF)  Exposure Guidelines as this
                        accept  any interference received, including  equipment has very low levels of RF energy.
                        interference that may cause undesired oper-
                        ation.
                                                                         255XE / 255XD
                        This equipment has been tested and found to
                                                                 OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
                        comply with the limits for a Class B digital de-  ©2023 by Yamaha Motor Corporation,
                        vice, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.          U.S.A.
                        These limits are designed to provide reason-  1st Edition, April 2022
                        able protection against harmful interference   All rights reserved.
                                                                Any reprinting or unauthorized use
                        in a residential installation. This equipment
                                                                 without the written permission of
                        generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-  Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
                        quency energy and may cause harmful inter-   is expressly prohibited.
                        ference to radio communications if not          Printed in U.S.A.
                        installed and used in accordance with the in-  P/N LIT-18626-14-01
                        structions.  However, there  is no guarantee
                        that interference will not occur in a particular
                        installation. If  this equipment does  cause
                        harmful interference to radio or television re-
                        ception, which can be determined by turning
                        the equipment off and on, the user is encour-
                        aged to try to correct the interference by one
                        of the following measures:
                         Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
                         Increase the separation between  the
                          equipment and the receiver.
                         Connect the equipment into an outlet that
                          is on a different circuit from the GPS de-
                          vice.
                         Consult the dealer  or an  experienced  ra-
                          dio/TV technician for help.

                        FCC CAUTION
                        Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
                        proved by the party responsible for compli-
                        ance  could void the  user’s authority  to
                        operate the equipment.]]></page><page Index="5"><![CDATA[SportsBoat_F5K12.book  Page 1  Monday, July 4, 2022  11:40 AM



                                                                       Table of contents

                        General and important labels...........1  Batteries and battery switches ... 33
                          Identification number records..........1  Main switch................................. 34
                                                                 “START/STOP” buttons.............. 34
                            Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
                             number.......................................1  Remote control levers................. 35
                            Hull Identification Number (HIN) ...1  Throttle/shift paddles (255XD) .... 37
                            Engine serial numbers...................1  Steering ...................................... 38
                          Emission control information ...........2  Tilt lever ...................................... 39
                            Approval labels of emission
                             control certificate .......................2  Instrument operation ....................... 40
                            Manufactured date labels .............3  Helm control .................................. 40
                          Important labels ...............................4  Switch panel ............................... 40
                            Warning labels ..............................6  Multi-function display unit
                            Other labels.................................10  operation..................................... 41
                                                                 Touching the multi-function
                        Safety information.............................11  display ..................................... 41
                          Limitations on who may operate         Using the joystick ....................... 41
                                                               Operation buttons.......................... 42
                            the boat.......................................11
                                                                 Controller.................................... 42
                          Cruising limitations.........................12
                                                                 Operating the boat at a steady
                          Operational requirements ..............13
                                                                   speed (cruise assist) ................ 42
                          Required equipment.......................14  Operating the boat with a
                          Additional equipment                     minimal wake
                            recommendations .......................14  (no-wake mode)....................... 43
                                                                 Operating the boat in reverse
                          Hazard information.........................15
                                                                   with more thrust
                          Boat characteristics .......................15
                                                                   (reverse RPM control) .............. 44
                          Night operation ..............................16  Multi-function display elements..... 45
                          Wakeboarding and water-skiing ....17   Screen tab bar ............................ 46
                          Rules of the road............................18  Status indicator bar .................... 47
                          Seating locations............................22  Operation mode.......................... 48
                                                               Home screen ................................. 49
                          To get more boating safety
                                                               Map screen.................................... 49
                            information ..................................23
                                                                 Waypoint..................................... 50
                          Enjoy your boat responsibly...........23
                                                                 Track........................................... 50
                                                                 Map settings screen ................... 51
                        Description.......................................24  Trip screen..................................... 53
                          Boat glossary .................................24  Drive control screen....................... 54
                          Location of main components .......25  Media screen ................................. 56
                            Exterior components...................25  Radio screen (AM/FM)................ 56
                            Seats & interior components.......27  Weather screen........................... 57
                            Stern components ......................30  Bluetooth screen ........................ 57
                            Helm components.......................31  Auxiliary screen........................... 58
                            Engine components ....................32  Zone control screen.................... 58
                                                               System control screen................... 59
                        Control function operation .............33  Setting screen................................ 60
                          Boat control functions....................33  Time setting screen .................... 60
                            Engine shut-off switch ................33  Depth alarm setting screen......... 60]]></page><page Index="6"><![CDATA[SportsBoat_F5K12.book  Page 2  Monday, July 4, 2022  11:40 AM



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                            Unit setting screen......................61  Side table.................................... 83
                            Brightness setting screen ...........61  Accessory outlet......................... 84
                            Maintenance setting screen........61  USB chargers ................................ 85
                            Language setting screen.............62  Ballast ............................................ 85
                            Tuner Region setting screen .......62  Wakeboard tower .......................... 86
                            Auto Volume setting screen........62
                            Factory reset screen ...................62  Collapsing and setting up the
                            Flush-out ballasts........................62  wakeboard tower..................... 86
                          Warnings ........................................64  Bimini top....................................... 87
                                                                 Removing the bimini top............. 87
                            Check engine warning ................65
                            Low oil pressure warning............65  Installing the bimini top............... 88
                            Over temperature warning ..........65
                            Low/High voltage warning ..........66  Operation and handling
                            Communication error warning ....66  requirements..................................... 89
                            Low fuel level warning.................66  Fuel requirement............................ 89
                            Depth warning.............................66
                                                                 Fuel ............................................. 89
                                                               Engine oil requirement................... 90
                        Equipment operation ......................67
                                                                 Engine oil .................................... 90
                          Seats ..............................................67  Draining the bilge water................. 92
                            Driver’s seat ................................68  Draining the bilge water on
                            Passenger’s seat.........................70  land.......................................... 92
                            Engine hood seat ........................70  Draining the bilge water on
                            Swim platform seat .....................70  water........................................ 93
                          Engine hood...................................71
                          Storage compartments ..................72  First-time operation ......................... 95
                            Anchor storage compartment.....72  Engine break-in.............................. 95
                            Front underseat storage
                             compartments..........................72
                            Ski locker ....................................73  Pre-operation checks..................... 96
                            Enclosed head compartment......74    Pre-operation checklist............... 96
                            Driver’s side console              Pre-operation check points ........... 97
                             compartment............................75  Pre-launch checks...................... 97
                            Stowable table ............................75  Steering system checks ............. 97
                            Glove compartment ....................76  Remote control lever checks...... 97
                            Galley storage compartment ......76  Throttle/shift paddle checks
                            Wet storage compartment ..........77   (255XD) .................................... 98
                            Stern storage compartments ......78  Fire extinguisher check............... 98
                          Walk-through .................................79  Access port cap check............. 100
                            Front walk-through......................79  Jet intake checks...................... 100
                            Rear walk-through ......................79  Fuel system checks .................. 100
                          Windshield......................................79  Engine oil level check ............... 101
                                                                 Battery check............................ 101
                            Folding mirror..............................79
                          Anchor light....................................80  Bilge water check ..................... 102
                                                                 Drain plug check....................... 102
                          Bow ladder.....................................81
                                                                 Blower checks .......................... 102
                          Swim platform................................82  Navigation and anchor lights
                            Stern ladder ................................82  checks ................................... 103
                            Remote control keypad...............83  Horn check ............................... 104]]></page><page Index="7"><![CDATA[SportsBoat_F5K12.book  Page 3  Monday, July 4, 2022  11:40 AM



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                            Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)       Grease points ........................... 128
                             check .....................................104
                            Post-launch checks ..................104  Maintenance.................................... 130
                            Engine shut-off switch check....104  Maintenance ................................ 130
                            Cooling water pilot outlet
                             check .....................................105  Owner’s/operator’s manual ...... 130
                            Fuel level check ........................105  Removing and installing the
                                                                   engine covers ........................ 130
                                                                 Periodic maintenance chart...... 132
                        Operation..........................................106
                          Driving your boat..........................106
                                                              Specifications................................ 135
                            Getting to know your boat ........106  Specifications .............................. 135
                            Learning to operate your
                             boat........................................106
                            Starting the engines..................106  Trouble recovery............................. 137
                            Stopping the engines................109  Troubleshooting........................... 137
                            Leaving a dock..........................109  Troubleshooting chart............... 137
                            Turning the boat........................110  Emergency procedures ............... 140
                            Boating with passengers ..........111  Jet pump clean-out
                            Stopping the boat .....................112  procedure .............................. 140
                            Boarding from the water ...........113  Raising the shift gates .............. 142
                            Boarding from the bow .............113  Power steering system will not
                            Boarding from a dock or                operate (255XD)..................... 143
                             landing jetty............................113  Jump-starting ........................... 144
                            Docking.....................................113  Fuse replacement ..................... 146
                            Beaching ...................................115  Running on one engine............. 148
                            Anchoring..................................115  Towing the boat........................ 148
                            Crossing wakes and swells.......116
                          Post-operation checks.................117
                                                              Consumer information................... 149
                                                               Limited warranty .......................... 149
                        Trailering ..........................................119
                                                               YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE
                          Trailering the boat ........................119
                                                                 (Y.E.S.) ...................................... 151
                            Hitch..........................................119
                            Trailering checklist ....................119  Sample float plan......................... 152
                            Backing your trailer ...................120
                            Launching .................................121  Index............................................... 153
                            Loading .....................................121
                            Lifting ........................................122

                        Care and storage.............................123
                          Post-operation care .....................123
                            Flushing the cooling system .....123
                            Cleaning the boat......................124
                            Basic stain guide.......................126
                            Battery care...............................127
                          Long-term storage .......................128
                            Fuel system...............................128
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                         Identification number records        Hull Identification Number (HIN)
                        Record your Primary  Identification (PRI-ID)  The HIN is stamped into the right rear corner
                        number, Hull Identification Number (HIN), and  of the hull.
                        engine serial numbers in the spaces provided
                        to assist you in ordering spare  parts  from
                        your Yamaha Boat Dealer. Also, record and
                        keep these ID numbers in a separate place in
                        case your boat is stolen.
                                                                                          1
                        Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number
                        The PRI-ID number is stamped on a label at-
                        tached inside the engine compartment. (See  YAMC
                        page 71 for engine hood opening and closing
                        procedures.)                          1  Hull Identification Number (HIN)

                                                        1     Engine serial numbers
                                                              The engine serial numbers are stamped on a
                                                              label attached to each engine unit. (See page
                                                              71 for engine hood opening and closing pro-
                                                              cedures.)


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                        1  Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number







                                                              1  Engine serial number

                                           PRI-I.D.
                          MODEL
                          YAMAHA MOTOR CO.,LTD.
                          ASSEMBLED IN U.S.A. WITH FOREIGN & DOMESTIC
                          COMPONENTS.
                          ASSEMBLÉ EN U.S. AVEC DES COMPOSANTS ÉTRANGERS ET
                          DOMESTIQUES.








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                        Port side                              Emission control information
                                                              These engines conform to U.S. Environmen-
                                                              tal Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for
                                                              marine SI engines applicable at the time of
                           YAMAHA                             manufacture.
                                                              These engines are certified to operate on pre-
                                                              mium unleaded gasoline.
                            YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
                            MADE IN JAPAN                     Approval labels of emission control
                            PAYS D’ORIGINE JAPON              certificate
                                                              These labels are attached to each engine unit
                                                              and to the inside of the engine compartment.
                                                              (See page 71 for engine hood opening and
                                                              closing procedures and page 130 for engine
                        Starboard side                        cover removal and installation procedures.)
                                                                              1


                           YAMAHA



                            YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
                            MADE IN JAPAN
                            PAYS D’ORIGINE JAPON

                                                              1  Emission control information label


                                                               EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
                                                               THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO          U.S. EPA EXHAUST REGULATIONS FOR SI MARINE
                                                               ENGINES. REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND
                                                               ADJUSTMENTS.
                                                               ENGINE FAMILY :  DISPLACEMENT :                                            liters
                                                               MAX POWER :                                    kW  EPA FEL : HC+NOx               , CO                g/kW-h
                                                               YAMAHA MOTOR CO.,LTD.














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                        1  Emission control information label


                         EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM INFORMATION
                         THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO       U.S. EPA EXHAUST REGULATIONS FOR SI MARINE
                         ENGINES. REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND
                         ADJUSTMENTS. MEETS U.S. EPA EVAP STANDARDS USING CERTIFIED COMPONENTS.
                         ENGINE FAMILY:  DISPLACEMENT:                                    liters
                         MAX POWER:                                         kW  EPA FEL: HC+NOx            ,CO            g/kW-h
                         EPA CERTIFIED EVAP COMPONENTS:
                         YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
                        Manufactured date labels
                        These labels are attached to each engine
                        unit. (See page 71 for engine hood opening
                        and closing procedures and page 130 for en-
                        gine cover removal  and installation  proce-
                        dures.)

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                                                   Important labels
                        Read the following labels before operating this boat. If you need any additional information,
                        contact a Yamaha Boat Dealer.







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                        Warning labels
                        If any of these labels is damaged or missing, contact a Yamaha Boat Dealer for a replacement.
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                               Visibility from the seated position at this helm
                                     station is limited.
                             Operation from a standing position may be necessary.
                               Avoid serious injury or death from collisions.
                                Maintain a lookout as required by USCG
                                     Navigation Rules.
                                    Read owners manual.

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                           Improper use of the ballast system can
                           overload the boat, causing poor handling and
                           increased risk of swamping.
                           Ballast system adds 1685 lb (764 kg) when full.
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                           Include this weight when making sure your
                           load does not exceed the weight shown on
                           the Maximum Capacities Label.

                           Drain ballast completely before trailering the
                           boat to reduce the risk of a towing accident.
                           The Increased weight of ballast can cause
                           unsafe towing conditions due to negative
                           tongue weight, including decreased tow
                           vehicle stability and greater chance of a
                           runaway trailer that has come off the hitch.
















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                            MAXIMUM CAPACITIES
                           12    PERSONS OR 2200      LBS.

                                2350 POUNDS, PERSONS, GEAR
                           THIS BOAT COMPLIES WITH U.S. COAST GUARD SAFETY
                           STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF CERTIFICATION
                           MEETS U.S. EPA EVAP STANDARDS USING CERTIFIED COMPONENTS
                           MANUFACTURER: YAMAHA JET BOAT MANUFACTURING U.S.A., INC.
                           MODEL:                   VONORE, TN
                            DESIGN COMPLIANCE WITH NMMA REQUIREMENTS IS VERIFIED.
                             MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCTION CONTROL.



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                            All applicable electrical system components installed as
                            original equipment meet appropriate U.S.C.G. requirements
                            for ignition protection. (Ref. 33 CFR 183.410 and 183.440)
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                            Safety information

                                                                  Limitations on who may
                        The safe use and operation of this boat is    operate the boat
                        dependent upon the use of proper operat-   Yamaha recommends a minimum operator
                        ing techniques, as well as upon the com-  age of 16 years old.
                        mon sense, good judgment, and expertise  Adults must supervise use by minors.
                        of the operator. Every operator should  Know the operator age and training re-
                        know the following  requirements  before  quirements for your state. A boating safety
                        operating the boat.                    course is recommended  and may be  re-
                         Before operating the boat, read the own-  quired in your state. You can find local rules
                          er’s/operator’s manual,  the Operation  In-  by contacting the United States Coast
                          struction card, and all labels on the boat.  Guard (USCG), the National Association of
                          These materials should give you an under-  State Boating Law Administrators, or your
                          standing of the boat and its operation.  local Power Squadron.
                         Never allow anyone to  operate this boat   This boat is designed to carry the operator,
                          until they too have read this owner’s/oper-  up to 11 passengers, and cargo. Never ex-
                          ator’s manual, the Operation Instruction  ceed the maximum load limit or allow more
                          card, and all labels.                than 12 persons (or 11 persons if a wake-
                                                               boarder or water-skier is being pulled) to
                                                               ride in the boat at any time. Weight distri-
                                                               bution affects performance. Keep weight in
                                                               the boat low and evenly distributed from
                                                               side-to-side  and bow-to-stern. Remove
                                                               any unnecessary cargo and store it on
                                                               shore.

                                                                Maximum load:
                                                                  Total  weight  of cargo, operator, and
                                                                  passengers:
                                                                    1066 kg (2350 lb)
                                                                  Total weight of operator and passen-
                                                                  gers:
                                                                    998 kg (2200 lb)
















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                                                                     Safety information

                               Cruising limitations            This is a high-performance boat—not a toy.
                         Scan  constantly for people, objects,  and  Sharp turns or jumping wakes or waves
                          other watercraft. Be alert for conditions  can increase the risk of back/spinal injury
                          that limit your visibility or block your vision  (paralysis), facial injuries, and broken legs,
                          of others.                           ankles, and other  bones. Do not jump
                                                               wakes or waves.
                                                               Do not  operate  the boat  in rough water,
                                                               bad weather, or when visibility is poor; this
                                                               may lead to an accident causing injury or
                                                               death. Be alert to the possibility of adverse
                                                               weather. Take note of  weather  forecasts
                                                               and the prevailing weather conditions be-
                                                               fore setting out in your boat.
                                                               Never operate in water that is less than
                         Operate defensively at safe speeds and  90 cm (3 ft) deep from the bottom of the
                          keep a safe distance from people, objects,  boat, otherwise you increase your chance
                          and other watercraft.                of hitting a submerged object, which could
                         Do not follow directly behind other water-  result in injury.
                          craft.
                         Do not go near others to spray or splash
                          them with water.
                         Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that
                          make it hard for others to avoid you or un-
                          derstand where you are going.                    90 cm (3 ft)
                         Avoid  areas with  submerged objects or
                          shallow water.
                         Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
                          member, boats do not have brakes.
                         Do not pull the remote control levers back   Leave a “float plan” with a responsible per-
                          to idle when trying to steer away from ob-  son on shore. Tell where you plan to go and
                          jects—you need throttle to steer. Always  when you plan to arrive, and provide a de-
                          check throttle, shift, and steering controls  scription of your boat. Advise this person if
                          for proper operation before starting boat.  your plans change and also when you ar-
                         Operate within your limits and avoid ag-  rive to prevent false alarms. A sample float
                          gressive maneuvers to reduce the risk of  plan is included on page 152.
                          loss of control, ejection, and collision.   Follow navigation rules and state and local
                                                               laws that apply to your boat.








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                            Safety information

                           Operational requirements            Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to
                         The operator and all passengers must wear  the PFD and keep it free from the steering
                          a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) approved per-  wheel or other controls so that the engines
                          sonal flotation device (PFD).        stop if the operator accidentally leaves the
                                                               helm. Failure to attach the engine shut-off
                                                1              cord (lanyard) could  result in a runaway
                                                               boat if the operator is ejected.
                                                               After operation, remove the engine shut-off
                                                               cord (lanyard) and the main switch key to
                                                               avoid accidental starting or unauthorized
                                                               use by children or others.





                        1  PFD                                                       2

                         Eye protection is recommended to keep
                          wind, water, and glare from the sun out of
                          your eyes while you operate your boat. Re-     1
                          straining straps for eyewear are made
                          which are designed to  float should  your
                          eyewear fall in the water.
                         Never operate the boat after consuming al-  1  Engine shut-off switch
                          cohol or taking drugs.              2  Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
                         For reasons of safety and proper care of
                          the boat, always perform the pre-operation   Scan constantly for swimmers and stay
                          checks listed on page 96 before operating  away from swimming areas. Swimmers are
                          the boat.                            hard to see and you could accidentally hit
                         Passengers must always sit in a designat-  someone in the water.
                          ed seating area, place  feet  on the deck,   Avoid being hit by another boat. You
                          and hold on to the handgrips, handrails, or  should always take responsibility to watch
                          straps when the boat is in motion.   for traffic; other boaters may not be watch-
                         Always consult your doctor on whether it is  ing for you. If they do not see you, or you
                          safe for you to ride in this boat if you are  maneuver more quickly than other boaters
                          pregnant or in poor health.          expect, you risk a collision.
                         Do not attempt to modify this boat.    Maintain a safe distance from other boats
                          Modifications  to  your boat may reduce  and  watercraft,  and also watch for  ski
                          safety and reliability, and render the boat  ropes or fishing lines. Obey the “Rules of
                          unsafe or illegal to use.            the road”, and be sure to check behind you
                                                               before making a turn. (See “Rules of the
                                                               road” on page 18.)



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                                                                     Safety information

                              Required equipment                   Additional equipment
                        The  U.S. Coast Guard  (USCG) has  regula-   recommendations
                        tions which describe minimum standards of  The following equipment can help make your
                        safety. You must comply with these regula-  boating experience safer and more enjoy-
                        tions, which  apply to  boats like your boat  able:
                        which are less than 26 feet long.      Mooring fenders and lines.
                         Personal flotation devices (PFD):    Anchor with suitable line (a “Danforth” type
                          Type I, II, or III as required for all people on  anchor and line that is at least 6 times the
                          board (see “Operational requirements” for  depth of the water where you will drop an-
                          more information), plus at least one Type IV  chor are recommended).
                          (throwable type).                    Manual-type bilge pump.
                         Fire extinguisher:                   First-aid kit.
                          At least one 5-B (B-1) type hand-held por-   Waterproof flashlight with extra batteries.
                          table fire extinguisher.             Tool kit with assorted screwdrivers, pliers,
                         Visual distress signals:             wrenches (including metric  sizes), and
                          It is recommended that a USCG-approved  electrical tape.
                          day/night pyrotechnic device be stored on   Oar  or  paddle  (look for one with a  boat
                          your boat. A mirror can also be used as an  hook on the other end).
                          emergency signal. Contact  your  Yamaha   Spare parts, such as fuses.
                          Boat Dealer or the Coast Guard for more   Navigation charts for the waters where you
                          information.                         will be boating.
                         Sound signalling device:             Tow-rope.
                          Your boat is equipped with a horn that can
                          be used to signal other boats. See “Rules
                          of the road” for more information.
                         Navigation lights:
                          Your boat is equipped with navigation
                          lights for use between sunset and sunrise,
                          and during periods of  reduced  visibility,
                          such as fog. Be sure these lights are work-
                          ing and  are turned on  when necessary.
                          (See pages 59 and 80 for more informa-
                          tion.)














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                            Safety information

                               Hazard information                   Boat characteristics
                        Never start the engines or let them run for any   Jet thrust turns the boat. Moving the re-
                        length of time in an enclosed area. Exhaust  mote control levers completely back to idle
                        fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless,  or the neutral position produces only mini-
                        odorless gas that may cause loss of con-  mum thrust. If you are traveling at speeds
                        sciousness and death within a short time. Al-  above trolling, you will have  rapidly de-
                        ways operate the boat in an open area.  creasing ability to steer without  throttle.
                        It is also important to have the engines off  You may still have some turning ability im-
                        when anyone is using the ladder on models  mediately after moving the remote control
                        equipped with  one because  of the carbon  levers back to idle, but once the engines
                        monoxide in the exhaust gases coming from  slow down, the boat will no longer respond
                        underneath the step.                   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.
                                                               This  Yamaha  boat is water-jet  propelled.
                                                               The pumps are directly connected to the
                                                               engines. This means that the jet thrust will
                                                               produce some movement  whenever  the
                                                               engines are running. The boat has a “neu-
                                                               tral” position, but since the boat is always
                                                               producing thrust while the engines are run-
                                                               ning, some forward or reverse movement
                                                               may occur.
                                                               Do not use the reverse function to slow
                                                               down or stop the boat above trolling speed
                                                               as it could cause you to lose control, be
                                                               ejected, or impact the steering wheel  or
                                                               other parts of the boat. This could increase
                                                               the risk of serious injury. It could also dam-
                                                               age the shift mechanisms.
                                                               Reverse can be used to slow down or stop
                                                               during slow-speed maneuvering, such as
                                                               when docking. Once the engines are idling,
                                                               shift to reverse and gradually increase en-
                                                               gine speed. Make sure that there are no
                                                               obstacles  or  people behind you before
                                                               shifting into reverse.





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                                                                     Safety information

                         Keep away from the intake grates while the   Night operation
                          engines are on. Items such  as  long  hair,  When using your boat before dawn or after
                          loose clothing, or PFD straps can become  dusk, you must have both bow and anchor
                          entangled in moving parts, resulting in se-  lights operating. When at anchor in the dark,
                          vere injury or drowning.            the anchor light must be lit. (See pages 59
                         Never insert any object into the jet thrust  and 80 for instructions.)
                          nozzles while the engines are running. Se-
                          vere injury or death could result from com-
                          ing in contact with the rotating parts of the
                          jet pumps.






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                                   1



                        1  Intake grate
                        2  Jet thrust nozzle

                         Stop the engines and remove the clip from
                          the engine shut-off switch before removing
                          any debris or weeds, which may have col-
                          lected around the jet intakes. (See page
                          140 for more information.)






















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                            Safety information

                           Wakeboarding and water-             A second person should be on board as a
                                      skiing                   spotter to watch the wakeboarder or wa-
                                                               ter-skier; in most states, it is required by
                        You can use the boat to tow a wakeboarder
                                                               law. Let the person being pulled direct the
                        or water-skier, using the tow pylon or the ski
                                                               operator’s control of speed and direction
                        tow hook provided.
                                                               with  hand signals.  Be sure the seat is
                        It is the boat operator’s responsibility to be
                                                               locked in place (see page 67) before get-
                        alert to the safety of the wakeboarder or wa-
                                                               ting underway.
                        ter-skier and others. Know and follow all state
                                                               When preparing to pull a wakeboarder or
                        and local regulations in effect for the waters
                                                               water-skier, operate the boat at the slowest
                        in which you will be operating.
                                                               possible speed until the boat is well away
                        The following are some important consider-
                                                               from the person being pulled and slack in
                        ations for minimizing  risks while  pulling  a
                                                               the tow-rope is taken up. Make sure that
                        wakeboarder or water-skier.
                                                               the rope is not looped around anything.
                         The  wakeboarder or water-skier should
                                                               After checking that the wakeboarder or wa-
                          wear an approved PFD, preferably a bright-
                                                               ter-skier is ready and that there is no traffic
                          ly colored one so boat operators can see
                                                               or other obstacles, apply enough throttle to
                          the person being pulled.
                                                               raise the person.
                         The  wakeboarder or water-skier should
                                                               Make smooth, wide turns. The boat is ca-
                          wear protective clothing. Severe internal in-
                                                               pable of very sharp turns, which could ex-
                          juries can occur if water is forced into body
                                                               ceed the  abilities of the wakeboarder  or
                          cavities as a result of falling into the water
                                                               water-skier. Keep the person being towed
                          or while  reboarding. Normal swimwear
                                                               at least 50 m (164 ft), about twice the dis-
                          does not adequately protect against force-
                                                               tance of a standard tow-rope, away from
                          ful water entry into the rectum or vagina.
                                                               any potential hazard.
                          The person being pulled should  wear  a
                                                               The  operators  of boats and other water-
                          wetsuit bottom or clothing  that provides
                                                               craft may not be aware that you are pulling
                          equivalent protection. Such clothing  in-
                                                               a wakeboarder or  water-skier. Together
                          cludes thick, tightly woven, sturdy, and
                                                               with the  spotter, pay attention to others
                          snug-fitting apparel  such as  denim, but
                                                               around you and cruise at safe speeds.
                          does not include spandex or similar fab-
                                                               Be alert to the hazard of the tow-rope han-
                          rics, like those used in bicycle shorts.
                                                               dle  snapping  back at the boat when  the
                                                               wakeboarder or water-skier falls or is un-
                                                               able to get up.
                                                              See pages 6 and 86 for wakeboard tower
                                                              use.
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                                                                     Safety information

                                Rules of the road             Give-way vessel
                        Your Yamaha boat is legally considered a  The vessel which does not have the right-of-
                        powerboat. Operation of the boat must be  way has the duty to take positive and timely
                        in accordance with the rules and regula-  action to stay out of the way of the stand-on
                        tions governing the waterway on which it  vessel. Normally, you should not  cross in
                        is used.                              front of the vessel with the right-of-way. You
                        Just as there are rules that apply when you  should slow down or change directions brief-
                        are driving on streets and highways, there are  ly  and pass  behind the other vessel. You
                        waterway rules that apply when you are oper-  should always move in such a way that the
                        ating your boat. These rules are used interna-  operator of the other vessel can see what you
                        tionally, and are also enforced by the United  are doing.
                        States Coast Guard and local agencies. You  The  General Prudential Rule regarding the
                        should be  aware of these  rules, and follow  right-of-way is that if a collision appears un-
                        them whenever you encounter another vessel  avoidable, neither boat has the right-of-way.
                        on the water.                         Both boats must avoid the collision.
                        Several sets  of rules prevail according to  In other words, follow the standard rules ex-
                        geographic location, but are all basically the  cept when a collision will occur unless both
                        same as the International Rules of the Road.  vessels try to avoid each other. If that is the
                        The rules presented here in this owner’s/op-  case, both vessels become give-way  ves-
                        erator’s manual are condensed, and have  sels.
                        been provided for your convenience only.  Rules when encountering vessels
                                                              There are three main situations that you may
                        Consult your local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
                                                              encounter  with other vessels which  could
                        or Department of Motor Vehicles for a com-
                                                              lead to a collision unless the Steering Rules
                        plete set of rules governing the waters in
                                                              are followed:
                        which you will be operating your boat.
                                                              Meeting: you are approaching another vessel
                        Steering and sailing rules
                        Whenever two vessels on the water meet one  head-on.
                        another, one vessel has the right-of-way; it is  Crossing:  you are traveling across  another
                        called the “stand-on” vessel. The vessel that  vessel’s path.
                        does not have the right-of-way is called the  Overtaking: you are passing or being passed
                        “give-way” or “burdened” vessel. These rules  by another vessel.
                        determine which vessel has the right-of-way,
                        and what each vessel should do.
                        Stand-on vessel
                        The vessel with the right-of-way has the duty
                        to continue its course and speed, except to
                        avoid an immediate  collision. When you
                        maintain your direction and speed, the other
                        vessel will be able to determine how best to
                        avoid you.




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                        In the following illustration, your boat is in the  Crossing
                        center. You should give the right-of-way to  When two power-driven vessels are crossing
                        any vessels shown in the white area (you are  each other’s path close enough to run the risk
                        the give-way vessel). Any vessels in the shad-  of collision, the vessel which has the other on
                        ed area must yield to you (they are the give-  the starboard (right) side must keep out of the
                        way vessels). Both you and the meeting ves-  way of the other. If the other vessel is on your
                        sel must alter course to avoid each other.  starboard (right) side, you must keep out of
                                                              its way; you are the give-way vessel. If the
                                                              other vessel is on your port (left) side, remem-
                                                              ber that you should maintain course and di-
                                                              rection, provided the other vessel gives you
                                                              the right-of-way, as it should.







                        Meeting
                        If you are meeting another power-driven 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 an accident. You should keep the other  Overtaking
                        vessel on your port (left) side. This rule does  If you are passing another vessel, you are the
                        not apply if both of you will clear one another  give-way vessel. This means that the other
                        if you continue on your set course and speed.  vessel is expected to maintain its course and
                                                              speed. You must stay out of its way until you
                                                              are clear of it. Likewise, if another vessel is
                                                              passing you, you should maintain your speed
                                                              and direction so that the other vessel can
                                                              steer itself around you.

















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                                                                     Safety information

                        Other special situations              bers, and  lights to show which side of  the
                        There are three other rules you should  be  buoy a boater should pass on when navigat-
                        aware of when operating your boat around  ing in a particular direction. The markings on
                        other vessels.                        these buoys are oriented from the perspec-
                        Narrow channels and bends             tive of being entered from seaward (the boat-
                        When navigating in  narrow channels, you  er is going towards the harbor). Red buoys
                        should keep to the right when it is safe and  are passed on  your starboard (right) side
                        practical to do so. If the operator of a power-  when proceeding from open water into port,
                        driven vessel  is preparing to go around a  and black buoys are to your port (left) side. An
                        bend that may obstruct the view of other wa-  easy way to remember the meaning of the
                        ter vessels, the operator should sound a pro-  colors is the phrase “red right returning.”
                        longed blast of  four  to six  seconds on  the  When navigating out of the harbor, your posi-
                        horn. If another vessel is around the bend, it  tion with respect to the buoys should be re-
                        too should sound the horn. Even if no reply is  versed; red buoys should be  to  port and
                        heard, however, the vessel should still pro-  black buoys to starboard.
                        ceed around the bend with caution.    Many bodies of water used by boaters are
                        Fishing vessel right-of-way           entirely within the boundaries of a particular
                        All vessels fishing with nets, lines, or trawls  state. The Uniform State Waterway Marking
                        are considered to be “fishing vessels” under  System has been devised for these waters.
                        the International Rules. Vessels with trolling
                        lines are not considered fishing vessels. Fish-
                        ing vessels have the right-of-way regardless
                        of position. Fishing vessels cannot, however,
                        impede the passage of other vessels in nar-
                        row channels.
                        Sailing vessel right-of-way
                        Sailing vessels should normally be given the
                        right-of-way. The exceptions to this are:
                        (1) When the sailing vessel is overtaking the
                            power-driven vessel, the power-driven
                            vessel has the right-of-way.
                        (2) Sailing vessels should keep clear of any
                            fishing vessel.
                        (3) In a narrow channel, a sailing vessel
                            should not hamper the safe passage of a
                            power-driven vessel that  can  navigate
                            only in such a channel.
                        Reading buoys and other markers
                        The waters of the United States are marked
                        for safe navigation by the lateral system of
                        buoyage. Simply put, buoys and markers
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                        This system uses buoys and signs with distinctive shapes and colors to show regulatory or
                        advisory information. These markers are white with black letters and orange borders. They
                        signify speed zones, restricted areas, danger areas, and general information.





















































                        Remember, markings may vary by geographic location. Always consult local boating author-
                        ities before riding your boat in unfamiliar waters.




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                                                   Seating locations
                        Sit in the designated locations while sailing.
                        The seating locations are as follows.


















                          : Seating locations
                          : Do not occupy the stern of the boat when engines are running due to the possibility of car-
                           bon monoxide poisoning and of falling.




































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                            Safety information

                           To get more boating safety           Enjoy your boat responsibly
                                   information                You share the areas you enjoy when operat-
                        Be informed about boating safety. Additional  ing your boat with others and with nature. So
                        publications and information can be obtained  your enjoyment includes a responsibility  to
                        from many organizations,  including the fol-  treat these other people, and the lands, wa-
                        lowing.                               ters, and wildlife with respect and courtesy.
                        United States Coast Guard             Whenever and wherever you are boating,
                        Consumer Affairs Staff (G-BC)         think of yourself as the guest of those around
                        Office of Boating, Public, and Consumer Af-  you. Remember, for example, that the sound
                        fairs                                 of your boat may be music to you, but it could
                        US Coast Guard Headquarters           be just noise to others. And the exciting
                        Washington, D.C. 20593-0001           splash of your wake can make waves others
                        http://www.uscgboating.org            won’t enjoy. Avoid riding close to shoreline
                        Other sources                         homes and waterfowl nesting areas or other
                        You can find local rules by contacting the Na-  wildlife areas, and keep a respectful distance
                        tional Association of State Boating Law Ad-  from fishermen, other boats, swimmers, and
                        ministrators, or your local Power Squadron.  populated beaches. When travel in areas like
                        Boat Education and Training           these  is unavoidable, operate slowly and
                        The Online Boating Safety Course, available  obey all laws.
                        through the watercraft section of  the  Remember that pollution can be harmful to
                        yamaha-motor.com  website, is a free, 50-  the environment. Do not refuel or add oil
                        question learning course available to the  where a spill could cause damage to nature.
                        public. Upon successful completion of 80  Keep your surroundings pleasant for the peo-
                        percent or better, the user can request a cer-  ple  and wildlife that share the  waterways:
                        tificate of completion by mail or can down-  don’t litter!
                        load one immediately. The  Online  Boating  When you go boating responsibly, with  re-
                        Safety Course, provided by  the Boat/US  spect and courtesy for others, you help en-
                        Foundation, is approved by the National As-  sure  that our waterways stay open  for  the
                        sociation of State Boating Law Administra-  enjoyment of a variety of recreational oppor-
                        tors (NASBLA) and recognized by the United  tunities.
                        States Coast Guard. This course meets the
                        education requirement for those states that
                        recognize  non-proctored,  NASBLA-ap-
                        proved courses.
                          The Online Boating Safety Course:
                          http://www.boatus.org/









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                                                                                Description

                                                     Boat glossary



                          TERM          DEFINITION
                          Bow           The front part of the boat.
                          Deck          The “floor” or upper structure which covers the hull.
                          Give-way      The vessel that must yield the right-of-way when two boats meet.
                          Gunwale       The meeting junction of the deck and hull; the upper edge around the
                                        boat. Pronounced “gunnel.”
                          Hatch         An opening in the deck that provides access below.
                          Helm          The steering console.
                          Hull          The basic part of the boat; the underside.
                          Lanyard       The cord or tether that connects the operator to the engine shut-off
                                        switch so the engines will stop if the operator accidentally leaves the
                                        helm.
                          PFD           A personal flotation device, also known as “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.
                          Port          The left side of the boat.
                          Stand-on      The vessel with the right-of-way when two boats meet.
                          Starboard     The right side of the boat.
                          Stern         The back part of the boat.
                          Sub-planing   Traveling at a medium speed. The bow of the boat is out of the water,
                                        but you are still traveling through the water. There is a wake.
                          Transom       The vertical part of the stern.
                          Trolling      Traveling at idle speed, using little or no throttle. The boat is down in the
                                        water and it is not leaving a wake.
                          Wake          The visible track of disturbed water that the boat leaves behind as it
                                        moves in the water.














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                        Description

                                            Location of main components
                        Exterior components





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                        1  Handrail                           10 Flushing hose connector (page 123)
                        2  Windshield (page 79)               11 12 V DC outlet (page 84)
                        3  Cleat                              12 Ski tow hook
                        4  Fuel tank filler cap (page 89)     13 Horn (page 104)
                        5  Anchor storage compartment (page 72)  14 Cooling water pilot outlet (page 105)
                        6  Bow eye                            15 Bilge pump outlet (page 93)
                        7  Bow light (page 59)                16 Reboarding grip
                        8  Bow ladder (page 81)               17 Swim platform (page 82)
                        9  Table bracket (page 83)

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                        1  Wakeboard tower (page 86)
                        2  Wakeboard tower rack
                        3  Bimini top (page 87)
                        4  Anchor light (page 80)








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                        1  Front starboard seat (front) (page 67)
                        2  Front starboard seat (rear) (page 67, 72)
                        3  Driver’s seat (page 68)
                        4  Rear starboard seat (page 67)
                        5  Starboard engine hood seat (page 67, 71)
                        6  Swim platform seat (page 70)
                        7  Center seat (page 70)
                        8  Port engine hood seat (page 67, 71)
                        9  Rear port seat (page 67)
                        10 Passenger’s seat (page 67, 70)
                        11 Front port seat (rear) (page 67, 72)
                        12 Front port seat (front) (page 67)






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                                                                                  3
                                          1






                                                                4
                                          2                                                  6
                                                                          5

                                  7
                                                    8

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                                                                                   10












                        1  Anchor storage compartment (page 72)
                        2  Front underseat storage compartment (page
                           72)
                        3  Stowable table (page 75)
                        4  USB charger (page 85)
                        5  Glove compartment (page 76)
                        6  Enclosed head compartment (page 74)
                        7  Stern storage compartment (page 78)
                        8  Wet storage compartment (page 77)
                        9  Driver’s side console compartment (page 75)
                        10 Ski locker (page 73)




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                          Courtesy (Interior) light











                          Beverage holder










                          Speaker




































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                                                                                Description

                        Stern components







                                                                  1






                              2  3   4                                             4   3  2
                                         5                                     5
                                                   6
                                                       7










                                8                            9               10         8


                        1  Stern ladder (page 82)
                        2  Stern eye
                        3  SurfPointe WakeBooster
                        4  Shift gate (page 36)
                        5  Jet thrust nozzle
                        6  Underwater light (page 59)
                        7  Articulating keel (page 38)
                        8  Intake grate
                        9  Hull drain plug (page 92)
                        10 Water temperature/water depth sensor













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                        Helm components






                                               2       3
                                                                       4

                                  1

                                                                                5
                                                                                   6
                                                                                       7
                                                                                         8

                                                                                        9
                                                                             11

                                                                                   10




                                               18

                           19
                                                  16       17                13

                                                                             14          12
                                                   5V

                                                                             15
                        1  “START/STOP” button (page 34)      11 “NAV LIGHTS” switch (page 40)
                        2  Multi-function display unit (page 41)  12 Remote control lever (page 35)
                        3  Throttle/shift paddle (255XD) (page 37)  13 Main switch (page 34)
                        4  Phone holder                       14 Engine shut-off switch (page 33)
                        5  Controller (page 42)               15 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) (page 33)
                        6  “HORN” switch (page 40)            16 USB charger (page 85)
                        7  “BILGE” switch (page 40)           17 Aux input (page 58)
                        8  “BLOWER” switch (page 40)          18 Steering wheel (page 38)
                        9  “ACC”2 switch (page 40)            19 Tilt lever (page 39)
                        10 “ACC”1 switch (page 40)



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                                                                                Description

                        Engine components




                                             2             1              2








                              1

                           3    4                                                             4
                                                                                             3


                                                             5



                              6
                                                                6
                                                           7












                        1  Blower (page 102)
                        2  Fuse box (cover) (page 146)
                        3  Air filter case
                        4  Engine cover (page 130)
                        5  Engine oil filler cap (page 91)
                        6  Dipstick (page 91)
                        7  Spark plug/Ignition coil







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                             Boat control functions
                        Engine shut-off switch
                             WARNING
                                                                                         1
                         Always attach the engine shut-off cord
                          (lanyard) to your PFD before starting the
                          engines. Failure to attach the cord could                      2
                          result in a runaway boat if the operator is
                          ejected.
                         Do not attach the cord to clothing that                        3
                          could tear loose. Do not route the cord
                                                              1  Engine shut-off switch
                          in such a way that it could become en-  2  Clip
                          tangled, preventing it from functioning.   3  Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
                         Avoid accidentally pulling the cord dur-
                          ing normal operation. Once the engines  Batteries and battery switches
                          have stopped, you have no steering con-  The batteries and switch assembly are locat-
                          trol of the boat which could result in an  ed under the rear port seat.
                          accident. Also, without  engine power,  This boat uses two marine batteries. One bat-
                          the boat could slow rapidly from planing  tery is designated as the start battery. The
                          speed. This could cause people and ob-  start battery is connected to the starter cir-
                          jects in the boat to be thrown forward,  cuits on both engines to provide current for
                          which could cause injury.           the starter motors.
                                                              The other battery is designated as the house
                        The clip  on the  end of  the engine  shut-off
                                                              battery. The house battery provides power
                        cord (lanyard) must be attached to the engine
                                                              for the various accessory circuits on the boat,
                        shut-off switch  for the  engines to run. The
                                                              such as the circuits for lighting, bilge pump,
                        cord must be attached to a secure place on
                                                              blowers and audio system.
                        the operator’s PFD. Should the operator fall
                        overboard or leave the helm, the cord will pull
                        out the clip, stopping the ignition to the both
                        engines. This will prevent the boat from run-  1      2     3
                        ning away under power.








                                                              1  Battery switch assembly
                                                              2  Start battery
                                                              3  House battery




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                        There are three switches  on  the  battery  are started  or the start battery is charged,
                        switch assembly: the  “START”  switch,  turn the “EMERG PARALLEL” switch to the
                        “HOUSE” switch, and “EMERG PARALLEL”  OFF position.
                        switch.
                                                              Main switch
                                                              The main switch controls the ignition circuit
                                                              as follows:
                          1                            2                      ON
                                                                      OFF



                                                       3
                                                                                         1

                        1  “HOUSE” switch (red)
                        2  “EMERG PARALLEL” switch (yellow)
                        3  “START” switch (red)
                                                              1  Main switch

                                 1           2                OFF:
                                                              Ignition circuit is  switched off.  The engines
                                                              cannot be started. (The main switch key can
                                                              be removed.)
                                                              ON:
                                                              Ignition  circuit is  switched on. (The main
                                                              switch key cannot be removed.)

                                                              “START/STOP” buttons
                        1  ON position (green)                The engines can  be  started or stopped by
                        2  OFF position (red)                 pushing the “START/STOP” buttons. It is
                                                              possible to start or stop the engines individu-
                        In normal operation, keep the “START” and  ally.
                        “HOUSE” switches in the ON position. Keep   PORT: Port engine
                        the “EMERG PARALLEL” switch in the OFF   STBD: Starboard engine
                        position. This setting allows both batteries to
                        be charged automatically while the engines
                        are running.  NOTICE: Do  not turn the
                        “HOUSE” switch to the OFF position if the
                        boat is moored in the water as it will pre-
                        vent the anchor light from functioning.
                        If the start battery is discharged, turn the
                        “EMERG PARALLEL” switch to the ON posi-
                        tion to start the engines. Once the engines
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                                                              ward position,  and then as the  levers are
                                                              moved farther, accelerates  the  engines for
                                                              more thrust. Moving the levers back from the
                                                              neutral position shifts into the reverse posi-
                                                              tion, and then as the levers are moved farther,
                                                              accelerates the engines for more thrust.
                                                              TIP:
                                                              Because of the mechanical throttle linkage,
                                                              the remote control levers may not be exactly
                                         1                    even with one another when the engines are
                        1  “START/STOP” button                running at the same engine speed.

                        TIP:
                                                                              N
                         The engine will not start when the clip is re-  2    1
                                                                    F      5        5    R
                          moved from the engine shut-off switch.     3                  4
                         The main switch will not operate (the starter
                          motor  will not turn over) if the “START”  7                      7
                                                                            6     6
                          switch under the rear port seat is turned to
                          the OFF position. (See page 33 for more in-  8                      8
                          formation.)

                        Remote control levers
                             WARNING                          1  Neutral position
                                                              2  TDE position
                         Before shifting, make sure there are no  3  Forward position
                          swimmers  or obstacles in the water  4  Reverse position
                          near you.                           5  Shift
                         When operating in reverse, go slowly.  6  Fully closed
                          Do not open the throttle more than half.  7  Throttle
                          Otherwise, the boat may become unsta-  8  Fully open
                          ble, which could result in loss of control
                                                              TIP:
                          and an accident.
                                                              This boat is equipped with a “start-in-gear”
                         Do not shift into reverse while traveling
                                                              protection. The engines will not start unless
                          at planing speeds. Loss of control, boat
                                                              the levers are in the neutral position.
                          swamping, or damage to the boat could
                          occur.
                                                              This boat uses a direct-drive propulsion sys-
                        The remote control lever for each engine con-  tem. Therefore, jet thrust is always being pro-
                        trols both throttle and shifting. In normal op-  duced while the engines  are  running. The
                        eration, the levers are moved together.  direction of the boat is controlled by the shift
                        Moving the  remote control levers  forward  gates, which direct the flow of the jet thrust as
                        from the neutral position shifts into the for-  follows:


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                        Neutral
                        The shift gates are dropped down part way             N
                        over the jet thrust nozzles. The neutral posi-  F  1             R
                        tion balances forward and reverse thrust to
                        help keep the  boat  from moving, although
                        some movement may occur.



                          1

                                                              1  TDE position
                          2



                                                                1

                        1  Shift gate
                        2  Jet thrust nozzle                    2

                        Forward
                        When the remote control levers are initially
                        moved to the forward position and the boat is
                        operating at a slow speed, the shift gates are
                                                              1  Shift gate
                        lifted up slightly from the neutral position and
                                                              2  Jet thrust nozzle
                        jet thrust is directed downward at an angle.
                        This function, which is called the thrust direc-  When the remote control levers are moved
                        tional enhancer (TDE), helps to provide good  farther forward, the shift gates are lifted all the
                        handling response when the steering wheel is  way up.  All  jet thrust is  to the rear, which
                        turned, even though there is less thrust avail-  moves the boat forward.
                        able at low engine speeds.



















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                                                               turn to the neutral position and the engines
                          1                                    will return to idle speed.



                                                                                    1
                          2
                                                                    2




                        1  Shift gate
                        2  Jet thrust nozzle
                                                              1  Throttle/shift paddle (right)
                        Throttle/shift paddles (255XD)        2  Throttle/shift paddle (left)
                        When the DRiVE mode is activated, the throt-
                        tle/shift paddles can be used at low speeds  TIP:
                        to control the throttle and shifting instead of   If the operator pulls both throttle/shift pad-
                        the remote control levers. When making  dles until they stop, the reverse operation
                        small throttle  adjustments for  docking, the  has priority.
                        operator can use the throttle/shift paddles to   When the DRiVE mode is activated, the en-
                        operate the boat smoothly forward and in re-  gine speed for forward operation is limited
                        verse while keeping both hands on the steer-  to approximately 3000 rpm and the engine
                        ing wheel. (See page 48 for information on  speed for reverse operation is limited to ap-
                        the DRiVE mode.)                       proximately 3500 rpm.
                         When the operator  pulls  the throttle/shift   If either throttle/shift paddle is pulled while
                          paddle (right), the shift gates for both en-  starting the  engines, the  engines will not
                          gines will move to the TDE position, the en-  start.
                          gine speed will increase, and the boat will
                          move forward at a slow speed. When the  Reverse
                          operator releases the throttle/shift paddle  The shift gates are dropped all the way down
                          (right), the shift gates will return to the neu-  over the jet thrust nozzles. Jet thrust is redi-
                          tral position and the engines will return to  rected  toward  the bow of the  boat, which
                          idle speed.                         moves the boat backward.
                         When the operator  pulls  the throttle/shift
                          paddle  (left), the shift  gates for  both en-
                          gines will move to the reverse position, the
                          engine speed will increase, and the boat
                          will start moving in reverse at a slow speed.
                          When the operator releases  the throt-
                          tle/shift paddle (left), the shift gates will re-




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                                                                               1
                          1
                                                                         1     2
                                                                             2







                        1  Shift gate                         1  Running mode and single lever mode
                                                              2  DRiVE mode (255XD)
                        Steering
                        Your boat can be steered by turning the
                        steering wheel the same direction you wish to
                        travel, to the right or left. When the steering
                        wheel is turned, the angle  of the jet thrust
                        nozzles at the rear of the craft is changed,
                        and the change in direction of the jet thrust
                        nozzles changes the direction of the boat ac-
                        cordingly. In addition, the direction of the ar-                 1
                        ticulating keel changes according to the   1                2
                        movement of the jet thrust nozzles.
                        255XD: When the operator is using the throt-  1  Jet thrust nozzle
                        tle/shift paddles (DRiVE  mode), the  turning  2  Articulating keel
                        range of the steering wheel is approximately
                        half the range of when the operator is using  Since the strength of the jet thrust determines
                        the remote control levers (running mode or  the speed and direction of a turn, the throttle
                        single lever mode).  Although the turning  must always be opened above idle when at-
                        range of the steering wheel changes depend-  tempting a turn, except at trolling speed.
                        ing on the operation mode, the movement of  Because boats steer from the stern, the stern
                        the jet thrust nozzles is adjusted automatical-  of the boat swings out in the opposite direc-
                        ly so that the full range of motion for the noz-  tion of your turn. If you turn to starboard, for
                        zles matches the turning range regardless of  example, the stern of the boat will swing to
                        the selected mode. (See page 48 for informa-  the left. Keep this in mind when navigating
                        tion on each operation mode.)         near a person in the water, such as a down
                                                              wakeboarder or water-skier, or an obstacle,
                                                              such as a dock.







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                        Tilt lever
                             WARNING

                         Never touch the tilt lever during opera-
                          tion, otherwise the steering wheel could
                          suddenly change  position, which may
                          lead to an accident.
                         Be sure the steering wheel is locked in
                          position after adjustment. If the steering
                          wheel is not locked in position, it may
                          suddenly change position during opera-
                          tion, which may lead to an accident.
                        The tilt lever is located  under the steering
                        wheel and is used to adjust the tilt of the
                        steering wheel. There are 5 positions.











                                          1


                        1  Tilt lever

                        To adjust the tilt:
                        (1) Push the lever down, and then move the
                            steering wheel up or down to the desired
                            position.
                        (2) The lever will lock into place when the
                            steering wheel is moved into one of the 5
                            available positions.
                        (3) Make sure that the tilt lever returns to its
                            original  position and that  the steering
                            wheel is securely locked in place.








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                                   Helm control               “BLOWER” switch
                        Switch panel                          Turns the blowers on or off. (See page 102.)
                        In addition to touching the multi-function dis-  The switch light comes on while the blowers
                        play directly, you can use the switches to op-  are operating.
                        erate various functions.
                                                              “ACC”1/“ACC”2 switch
                                                              These switches can be used to operate an
                                                1             electronic device that is installed later as an
                                                     2        accessory.
                                                       3      For more information, contact a  Yamaha
                                                              Boat Dealer.
                                                       4
                                                              “NAV LIGHTS” switch
                                            6
                                                              Turns the navigation lights (anchor light and
                                                 5            bow light) on or off. Each time the switch is
                                                              pushed, the combination of lights that are on
                        1  “HORN” switch
                                                              or off changes in the following 3 patterns.
                        2  “BILGE” switch
                        3  “BLOWER” switch                    Switch   Anchor   Bow   Multi-function
                                                              light   light  light   display
                        4  “ACC”2 switch
                                                              Off     Off    Off     -
                        5  “ACC”1 switch
                        6  “NAV LIGHTS” switch                On      On     On          Nav
                        “HORN” switch                         On      On     Off        Anchor
                        Activates the horn. The horn can be used to
                        signal other boats as required by the “Rules
                        of the road”. (See page 18.)
                        The switch light comes on while the horn is
                        operating.
                        “BILGE” switch
                        Turns the bilge pump on or off. (See page 93.)
                        The switch light comes on while the bilge
                        pump is operating.
                        TIP:
                        Even if the bilge pump is turned off, the pump
                        will operate every 2 minutes when the house
                        battery switch is in the on position.









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                           Multi-function display unit        Volume control mode
                                    operation                 Turn the joystick knob to change the audio
                                                              volume.
                        Because the multi-function display unit is
                        equipped with a touch screen, you can touch
                        the display directly to operate  the display
                        functions.                                            VOLUME
                                                                              (SCROLL)
                        In addition to touching the display, you can       HOME   CANCEL
                        use the joystick to operate the display func-
                        tions.                                                         1

                        Touching the multi-function display                 CRUISE  CRUISE
                                                                            NO WAKE
                                                                                NO WAKE
                                                              1  Joystick knob
                                                 RUNNING MODE
                                      SE  S  SW
                             FUEL                    DEPTH
                             100 %                   .8 9  ft  Navigation control mode
                              19                    19
                                  x1000 rpm     x1000 rpm     (1) Turn the joystick knob to change the se-
                                         MPH
                              START                 HOUSE        lected setting or item.
                              13.0  V  9          9  13.0  V
                                   Bilge  Blower  Nav  Anchor
                                                                              VOLUME
                                                                              (SCROLL)
                                                                           HOME   CANCEL
                        Using the joystick                                             1
                        This joystick has the following two operation
                        modes.
                                                                            CRUISE  CRUISE
                         Volume control mode
                                                                            NO WAKE
                                                                                NO WAKE
                         Navigation control mode
                        Push the  “VOLUME–(SCROLL)” button to
                                                              1  Joystick knob
                        switch the operation mode.
                                         1                    (2) Push the joystick knob to select an item
                                                                 or confirm a setting.
                                         VOLUME
                                         (SCROLL)
                                      HOME  CANCEL



                                       CRUISE  CRUISE
                                       NO WAKE  NO WAKE


                        1  “VOLUME–(SCROLL)” button


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                                                                     Operation buttons
                                                              In addition to touching the multi-function dis-
                                                              play directly, you can use the operation but-
                                         VOLUME
                                         (SCROLL)
                                      HOME  CANCEL            tons and the controller to operate  various
                                                              functions.
                                                              Controller
                                       CRUISE  CRUISE
                                                                           1   2 3
                                       NO WAKE  NO WAKE
                                                                              VOLUME
                                                                              (SCROLL)
                                                                           HOME   CANCEL
                        TIP:
                        Although the procedures in this manual ex-
                        plain how to make selections by touching the
                        display, you can also make selections using         CRUISE  CRUISE
                                                                                NO WAKE
                                                                            NO WAKE
                        the joystick knob.
                                                                             4   5
                                                                      Name          Function
                                                               1  “HOME” button  Displays the home
                                                                               screen. (See page 49.)
                                                               2  “VOLUME  –   Switches the joystick
                                                                  (SCROLL)” but-  between the volume
                                                                  ton          control mode and the
                                                                               navigation control
                                                                               mode. When the main
                                                                               switch is turned to the
                                                                               on position, the vol-
                                                                               ume control mode is
                                                                               selected by default.
                                                               3  “CANCEL” but-  Deselects the current-
                                                                  ton          ly selected item.
                                                               4  “CRUISE/NO   Activate and set the
                                                                  WAKE” (–) but-  cruise assist, no-wake
                                                                  ton          mode, and reverse
                                                               5  “CRUISE/NO   RPM control. (See the
                                                                  WAKE” (+) but-  following sections.)
                                                                  ton


                                                              Operating the boat at a steady speed
                                                              (cruise assist)
                                                              The cruise assist feature is for steady engine
                                                              speed operation when the boat is traveling
                                                              above no-wake speeds. The cruise assist is
                                                              available for use whenever the engines are


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                        running above  3000  rpm and below  7000  To deactivate the cruise assist:
                        rpm.                                  Operate the remote control  levers  to  de-
                        To activate the cruise assist:        crease the engine speed to 3000 rpm or less.
                        (1) Push the remote control levers forward  When “Cruise” and the cruise assist setting
                            to open the throttle until the desired en-  level disappear, the cruise assist is deactivat-
                            gine speed is reached and both engines  ed.
                            are operating at the same engine speed.
                        (2) Push the “CRUISE/NO WAKE” (+) button  Operating the boat with a minimal
                            or “CRUISE/NO WAKE” (–) button. When  wake (no-wake mode)
                            the cruise  assist is activated,  “CRUISE  The no-wake mode is useful for operating the
                            ASSIST” and  the cruise assist  setting  boat at a steady speed with a minimal wake.
                            level  will be displayed under  the boat  This is especially convenient when traveling
                            speed.                            in harbors, channels, or other areas posted
                                                              with low speed limits as “no wake zones”.
                                  SE      S      SW           The no-wake mode can be  activated only
                                                              when the engines are operating at idle speed.
                                                              To activate the no-wake mode:
                                                              (1) Put the remote control levers in the TDE
                                                                 position or forward position so that both
                                         MPH                     engines are operating at idle speed.
                                                              (2) Push the  “CRUISE/NO WAKE” (+) but-
                                    CRUISE ASSIST:
                                                                 ton. When the no-wake mode is activat-
                                              1                  ed, “No Wake” and the no-wake mode
                                                                 setting level will be displayed under the
                        1  Cruise assist setting level
                                                                 boat speed.
                         Once the cruise assist is activated, the set
                                                                       SE      S      SW
                          engine speed can be increased by pushing
                          the “CRUISE/NO WAKE” (+) button or de-
                          creased by  pushing the  “CRUISE/NO
                          WAKE” (–) button. However, the  adjust-
                          ment is limited to a maximum of 8 incre-
                          ments above or below the initial cruise             MPH
                          assist setting. Each  time a button is            No Wake:
                          pushed, the engine speed will increase or
                          decrease approximately 100–200 rpm.                    1
                         While the cruise assist is activated, the en-  1  No-wake mode setting level
                          gine speed can also be adjusted by operat-
                          ing the remote control levers.      The no-wake mode can be set to 3 engine
                                                              speeds. To adjust the engine speed while the
                                                              no-wake  mode is activated, push the




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                        “CRUISE/NO   WAKE”    (+)  button  or
                        “CRUISE/NO WAKE” (–) button.
                        To deactivate the no-wake mode:
                        Perform one of the following operations.
                         Push the “CRUISE/NO  WAKE” (–) button
                          repeatedly until “No Wake” disappears.
                         Push the remote control levers forward to
                          open the throttle.

                        Operating the boat in reverse with
                        more thrust (reverse RPM control)
                        Engine speed in reverse is limited to approx-
                        imately 4500 rpm. If more thrust is required
                        when the boat is traveling in reverse, use the
                        reverse RPM control.  WARNING! Be pre-
                        pared to reduce throttle as soon  as the
                        boat moves  as desired.  Otherwise, the
                        boat may become unstable, which could
                        result in loss of control and an accident.
                        To activate the reverse RPM control:
                        (1) Move the remote control levers back-
                            ward so that the throttle is opened in re-
                            verse and both engines are operating at
                            the same engine speed.
                        (2) Increase the engine speed to 4500 rpm,
                            and then push the “CRUISE/NO WAKE”
                            (+) button.
                        Once the reverse RPM control is activated,
                        pushing the “CRUISE/NO WAKE” (+) button
                        will increase the available  engine speed by
                        approximately 500 rpm in 3 stages up to a
                        maximum  of 6000 rpm, and pushing  the
                        “CRUISE/NO WAKE” (–) button will decrease
                        the available engine speed. However, the ad-
                        justment is limited to these 3 increments.
                        To deactivate the reverse RPM control:
                        Operate the remote control  levers  to de-
                        crease the engine speed to less than 4500
                        rpm.






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                                           Multi-function display elements

                              1         2          3        4                   5    6    7
                                                                                RUNNING MODE
                                                     SE     S      SW
                           FUEL                                                             DEPTH
                           100 %                                                            .8 9  ft

                               19                                                        19
                                        x1000 rpm                             x1000 rpm
                                                           MPH
                              START                                                     HOUSE
                              13.0  V  9                                           9    13.0  V
                                          Bilge  Blower               Nav  Anchor
                           16 15 14     13                 12                 11    10   9   8
                                    Name                             Function
                          1  Clock               Shows the time. Tap the clock to set the time. (See page 60.)
                          2  Port engine tachometer  Shows the engine speed.
                          3  Center display      Shows various information for each screen tab.
                          4  Screen tab bar      Shows the tabs for the various screens that can be shown on the
                                                 center display.
                          5  Starboard engine ta-  Shows the engine speed.
                             chometer
                          6  Day/Night brightness  Switches between day brightness and night brightness. (See page
                                                 61.)
                          7  Mode status         Shows the current mode. (See page 48.)
                          8  Depth level bar graph  Shows the water depth in feet or meters. Depending on the depth
                                                 alarm setting and detected water depth, the color of the bar graph
                                                 segments changes.
                          9  House battery voltage  Shows the house battery voltage in a bar graph format and numer-
                                                 ical format.
                         10  Operation mode button  Switches the operation mode. This button can be used only when
                                                 the remote control levers are in the neutral position. (See page 48.)
                         11  Starboard shift indicator  Shows the current shift position for the starboard jet thrust nozzle.
                                                 This indicator appears only when the engine is running.
                         12  Status indicator bar  Shows the operating status of various functions and displays warn-
                                                 ings.
                         13  Port shift indicator  Shows the current shift position for the port jet thrust nozzle. This
                                                 indicator appears only when the engine is running.
                         14  Warning mute button  Mutes the sound of the buzzer for a specific time depending on the
                                                 warnings present.
                         15  Start battery voltage  Shows the start battery voltage in a bar graph format and numeri-
                                                 cal format.
                         16  Fuel level bar graph  Shows the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. Depending on
                                                 the amount of remaining fuel, the color of the bar graph segments
                                                 changes.
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                        If the multi-function display unit is turned on while the engines are stopped, the display unit
                        will enter the float mode.
                        When the multi-function display unit is in the float mode, the following items are different than
                        they are in the running mode.
                                                  1                   2

                                                                        FLOAT MODE

                                FUEL                                                  DEPTH
                                 100 %       FM Radio                                 .8 9  ft

                                                                   Water Temp
                                      19  107.7 MHz                               19
                                                Her By                    °F



                                     START                                        HOUSE
                                    13.0  V  9                              9    13.0  V
                                                   Bilge  B       Anchor



                                    Name                             Function
                          1  Audio system function  Shows the selected function of the audio system.
                          2  Water temperature   Shows the ambient water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or
                                                 degrees Celsius.


                        Screen tab bar
                                          1     2     3     4     5     6     7




                                    Name                             Function
                          1  Home screen tab     Displays the home screen. (See page 49.)
                          2  Map screen tab      Displays the map screen. (See page 49.)
                          3  Trip screen tab     Displays the trip screen. (See page 53.)
                          4  Drive control screen tab  Displays the drive control screen. (See page 54.)
                          5  Media screen tab    Displays the media screen. (See page 56.)
                          6  System control screen   Displays the system control screen. (See page 59.)
                             tab
                          7  Setting screen tab  Displays the setting screen. (See page 60.)




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                        Status indicator bar

                                        1      2            3            4      5

                                       Bilge  Blower                    Nav   Anchor

                                    Name                             Function
                          1  Bilge pump indicator  Shows the operating status of the bilge pump. When the bilge
                                                 pump is stopped, the indicator will be gray, and when the bilge
                                                 pump is operating, the indicator will be blue.
                                                 You can also tap this indicator to change the bilge pump setting.
                          2  Blower indicator    Shows the operating status of the blowers. When the house bat-
                                                 tery switch is turned to the on position, a 5-minute timer will be
                                                 shown in this indicator while the blowers operate automatically.
                                                 You can also tap this indicator to turn the blowers on or off.
                          3  Warning icon bar    Displays the warning icons.
                                                 When a warning icon is displayed, tap the icon to display the
                                                 warning message for that icon.
                          4  Navigation light indicator  Shows the operating status of the navigation light mode. (When
                                                 the navigation light mode is activated, the bow light and anchor
                                                 light are turned on.)
                                                 You can also tap this indicator to turn the navigation light mode on
                                                 or off.
                          5  Anchor light indicator  Shows the operating status of the anchor light mode. (When the
                                                 anchor light mode is activated, only the anchor light is turned on.)
                                                 You can also tap this indicator to turn the anchor light mode on or
                                                 off.






























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                        Operation mode                        DRiVE mode “  ” (255XD)
                        When the engines are running and both re-  Both engines are operated at the same en-
                        mote control levers are in the neutral position,  gine speed and  the throttle  and shifting of
                        the operation mode can be changed by tap-  both engines are controlled using the left and
                        ping the operation mode button.       right throttle/shift paddles. “DRiVE” is shown
                                                              for the mode status.
                                         1     2
                                                              Use this mode to make small throttle adjust-
                                                              ments  when operating  the boat at  slow
                                        RUNNING MODE
                                                              speeds, such as when docking. (See page 37
                              SW
                               NE
                                                  DEPTH       for information on the throttle/shift paddles.)
                                                  .8 9  ft
                                               19
                                       x1000 rpm              TIP:
                                                               If the remote control levers are moved from
                          H
                                               HOUSE           the neutral position to the forward or re-
                                           9   13.0  V
                                 Nav  Anchor                   verse position while the throttle/shift pad-
                                                               dles are not being operated, the operation
                        1  Mode status
                        2  Operation mode button               mode will change to the running mode.
                                                               When the DRiVE mode is activated, the en-
                        Float mode                             gine speed will be controlled.
                        Both engines are stopped. “FLOAT-MODE”
                        is shown for the mode status.
                        The audio system function and water temper-
                        ature are shown instead of the port and star-
                        board tachometers.

                        Running mode “  ”
                        The port and starboard remote control levers
                        control the throttle and shifting for their re-
                        spective engines.  “RUNNING-MODE” is
                        shown for the mode status.

                        Single lever mode “  ”
                        Both engines are operated at the same en-
                        gine  speed and the throttle  and shifting of
                        both  engines are  controlled using only  the
                        port remote control lever. “SINGLE-LEVER”
                        is shown for the mode status.
                        The starboard remote control lever is not
                        used.






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                                  Home screen                            Map screen
                        This screen shows the boat speed, current  This screen displays a map.
                        heading of the boat, and other information.
                           1             2             3
                                   SE     S    SW





                                         MPH
                                                                                 MPH

                                                                   Item            Function
                                Name           Function                      Expands the size of the
                         1  Boat speed    Shows the boat speed               map, or returns it to the
                                          in miles per hour or ki-           original size.
                                          lometers per hour.                 Shows the direction of
                         2  Heading       Shows the heading of               North at the top of the
                                          the boat.                          screen, or the current
                                                                             course being traveled at
                         3  Cruise  as-   Shows whether the
                            sist/no-wake   cruise assist or no-              the top of the screen.
                            mode status in-  wake mode is activat-
                            dicator       ed.                                Zooms out to display a
                                          When the cruise assist             more distant view of the
                                          is activated, “Cruise”             map.
                                          and the cruise assist
                                          setting level will be dis-         Zooms in to display a clos-
                                          played.                            er view of the map.
                                          When the no-wake
                                          mode is activated, “No
                                          Wake” will be dis-                 Opens the waypoint menu.
                                          played.

                                                                             Opens the track menu.


                                                                             Displays the Map Settings.














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                        Waypoint                              (3) Select  the  waypoint you want to use
                        Set a waypoint for a destination on the map.  from the list and tap “Go-To”.
                        Waypoints can be attached to any location.
                                                                          Waypoint Manager

                                      Waypoints                         AAD           EDIT
                                                                       Lat:       34.6892
                                                                       Lon:       137.5789
                                                                       Distance:    0.62 Ft.

                               Go-To        Add Waypoint          Close   Delete  View    Go-To
                                                                                           1
                                 1               2            1  “Go-To”
                        1  “Go-To”
                        2  “Add Waypoint”                     Track
                                                              Set the track and display the route on the
                        To add a Waypoint:                    map.
                        (1) Tap “   ” to open the waypoint menu.
                        (2) Tap “Add Waypoint”.
                                                                             Tracks
                        (3) Enter the name of the waypoint and tap
                            “Save”.
                                                                                           REC
                                      Add Waypoint
                                                                  Follow    Create Track  Record
                                          A   B
                                                                    1          2          3
                                     A    B   C
                                     B    C   D
                                                              1  “Follow”
                            Cancel                   Save     2  “Create Track”
                                                              3  “Record”
                                                     1
                                                              To create a track:
                        1  “Save”
                                                              (1) Tap “  ” to open the track menu.
                        TIP:                                  (2) Tap “Create Track”.
                        Check the registered waypoint information  (3) Create a route on the map and tap “Do-
                        with the waypoint manager. (See page 52)  ne”.

                        Cruising to the destination:
                        (1) Tap “   ” to open the waypoint menu.
                        (2) Tap “Go-To”.




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                        (4) Enter the name of the track and  tap  (4) Tap “  ” and then tap “Stop”.
                            “Save”.
                                       Add Track                             Tracks

                                                                      Stop Recording Track?
                                          A   B
                                     A    B   C
                                                                   No                    Stop
                                     B    C   D
                                                                                          1
                            Cancel                   Save
                                                     1        1  “Stop”
                        1  “Save”
                                                              (5) Tap “Save”
                        TIP:
                                                                           Track Manager
                        Check the registered track information with
                        the track manager. (See page 52)             EGG   Save Track?
                                                                     Temp
                        To follow a track:
                                                                     AMA
                        (1) Tap “   ” to open the track menu.
                        (2) Tap “Follow”.
                        (3) Select the track you want to use from the
                                                                Do Not Save               Save
                            list and tap “Follow”.
                                                                                           1
                                     Track Manager
                                                              1  “Save”
                                   EAC           EDIT
                                                              (6) Enter  the name of the track and  tap
                                  Distance:    2651.68 ft        “Save”.

                                                              Map settings screen
                                                              Perform settings for waypoints and  tracks,
                            Close   Delete   Hide    Follow
                                                              etc. on the Map Settings screen.
                                                     1
                        1  “Follow”
                        To record a track:
                        (1) Tap “   ” to open the track menu.
                        (2) Tap “Record”.
                        (3) Navigating the route registered as a truck
                            by boat.




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                        Waypoints                                  Item            Function
                        Perform waypoint management. Tap “Way-              Changes the color of the
                        points” to display “Waypoint Manager”.              waypoint.

                                                              EDIT          Changes the name of the
                                     Waypoint Manager
                                                                            waypoint.
                                   AAD           EDIT         Delete        Deletes the waypoint.
                                                              Show / Hide   Shows the track on the
                                  Lat:       34.6892                        map. Hide will make that
                                                                            track invisible.
                                  Lon:       137.5789
                                  Distance:    0.62 Ft.       Follow        Display the route of the
                                                                            track on the map and start
                                                                            navigating.
                            Close   Delete   View    Go-To
                                                              Satellite status
                             Item            Function
                                                              Display detectable satellites.
                                       Changes the color of the
                                       waypoint.
                                                                     Satellite Status  N
                         EDIT          Changes the name of the    SATELLITES     3
                                       waypoint.                  9:47
                                                                  Latitude:  35.6060
                         Delete        Deletes the waypoint.      Longitude:  -84.2541
                                                                  Op Mode:  0.00  W         E
                         View          Views the waypoint on the   HDOP:  0.00
                                                                  VDOP:  0.00
                                       map.                       TDOP:  0.00
                                                                  SOG:  0.0
                         Go-To         Displays the route to the   COG:  0
                                       waypoint on the map.                          S
                                                                 Close
                        Tracks
                        Perform track management. Tap “Tracks” to
                                                              Depth / Position
                        display “Track Manager”.
                                                              Perform settings  for contour lines and  safe
                                                              depths.
                                     Track Manager
                                   EAC           EDIT                      Depth / Position

                                  Distance:    2651.68 ft         DEPTH CONTOUR
                                                                    All  66ft  33ft  16ft  6ft  0ft
                                                                  SAFETY CONTOUR
                                                                    66ft  33ft  16ft  6ft  0ft
                            Close   Delete   Hide    Follow
                                                                 Close






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                        To perform settings, select the desired depth.   Trip screen
                        Set depths are reflected on the map.  This screen displays the hours of engine op-
                                                              eration, fuel consumption, and other informa-
                        Chart Setup                           tion.
                        Perform settings for functions displayed on
                        the map.                                              1            2 3
                                                                      NW       N        NE
                                                                     Economy :
                                       Chart Setup                                0.0 MPG
                                                                    Trip Distance:  0.0 Mi
                               SHOW GRIDS     SHOW  TRACKS
                                                                     Fuel Used :  0.0 Gal
                               SHOW TEXT      SHOW NAV AIDS
                                                                     Fuel Flow :  0.0 GPH
                               SHOW WAYPOINTS  SHOW WAYPOINT NAMES
                                                                                          Reset All
                            Close
                                                              1  Menu
                                                              2  Scrollbar
                                                              3  “Reset All” button
                        To perform settings, select the item you want
                        to display.                           The menu displays the following items. Scroll
                                                              through the menu items using the scrollbar.
                                                                  Name             Function
                                                              Economy       Shows the average dis-
                                                                            tance that can be traveled
                                                                            on 1.0 gallon or 1.0 liter of
                                                                            fuel. When gallons are se-
                                                                            lected for the display units,
                                                                            the value is shown in miles
                                                                            and when liters are selected
                                                                            for the display units, the
                                                                            value is shown in kilome-
                                                                            ters.
                                                              Trip Distance  Shows the distance trav-
                                                                            eled by the boat in miles or
                                                                            kilometers since the item
                                                                            was last reset.
                                                              Fuel Used     Shows the total fuel that
                                                                            has been consumed by the
                                                                            port and starboard engines
                                                                            in gallons or liters.
                                                              Fuel Flow*    Shows the total fuel con-
                                                                            sumption of the port and
                                                                            starboard engines in gal-
                                                                            lons per hour or liters per
                                                                            hour.





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                             Name            Function               Drive control screen
                         Water         Shows the ambient water   This screen can be used to set a target speed
                         Temperature*  temperature in degrees   for the boat, or increase the set speed.
                                       Fahrenheit or degrees Cel-
                                       sius.
                         Average Speed  Shows the average boat     WKS  WKB
                                       speed in miles per hour or   Target Speed  21.0
                                       kilometers per hour.
                         Highest Speed  Shows the highest speed of   Acceleration  Fast
                                       the boat in miles per hour or
                                       kilometers per hour.        Ballast      0  0   0
                         Port Engine   Shows the total number of
                         Hours*        hours that the port engine               Port  Stbd
                                       has been running since the
                                       boat was new.              Set                      Save
                         Starboard     Shows the total number of
                         Engine Hours*  hours that the starboard en-
                                       gine has been running since
                                       the boat was new.      To activate the drive control:
                                                              (1) Tap the tab you want to set.
                        * This item cannot be reset.
                                                              (2) Tap the target speed.
                                                              (3) To set  the speed,  tap each digit and
                        To reset an item on the trip screen:
                                                                 scroll  up or down, and  then tap  the
                        Touch and hold the “  ” of the item that
                                                                 “Back” button.
                        you want to reset for several seconds.
                        To reset all of the display items:
                        Touch the “Reset All” button to reset all of the
                        items.
                                                                          8         0

                                                                          9         1




                                                              (4) Tap the desired acceleration profile.
                                                              TIP:
                                                              You can select from “Manual”, “Slow”, and
                                                              “Medium”.

                                                              (5) Tap the desired ballast level.
                                                              (6) Tap “  ” or “  ” to set the weight of
                                                                 each ballast tank.






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                                                              TIP:
                                                               If the remote control levers are  moved
                                                               slowly to the fully open position, the boat
                                                               may not accelerate according to the select-
                             Fill All              Drain All   ed acceleration profile or reach the set tar-
                                    35   45   35
                                                               get speed.
                                                               If the single lever mode is activated, move
                                                               only the remote control lever for the port
                                                               engine to the fully open position. (See page
                            Back        Activate
                                                               48 for information on the single lever mode
                                                               button.)
                        TIP:
                                                               Boat speed is limited to 15 mph (24 km/h)
                         Tap “Fill All” to make all of the tanks 100%,
                                                               when deploying WakeBooster.
                          and tap “Drain All” to make all of the tanks
                                                               A warning message is displayed on  the
                          0%.
                                                               multi-function  display when overcurrent
                         Tap “Activate” to activate the ballast.
                                                               occurs. The button name on the side where
                                                               overcurrent has occurred turns red.
                        (7) Tap the “Port” button or “Stbd” button of
                                                               255XD: While the DRiVE mode is activated,
                            “SURFPOINTE”.
                                                               the drive control mode cannot be used.
                        (8) Tap “  ” to deploy, tap “  ” to stow.
                                                              To deactivate the drive control:
                                                              (1) Return the remote control levers to the
                                                                 neutral position.
                                                              (2) Tap the “CANCEL” button.
                                   Deploy     Stow



                            Back

                        TIP:
                        Only one flap can be opened.

                        (9) Tap the “Save” button.
                        (10) Select the characters  you want to  set,
                            tap the “Save” button.
                        (11) After setting the preceding items, tap the
                            “Set” button.
                        (12) Move the remote control levers to the ful-
                            ly open position.




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                                  Media screen                currently connected device, and  then  con-
                        This screen can be used to receive a radio  nect the other device.
                        broadcast, connect to an external device us-
                        ing Bluetooth wireless technology, and per-  To change the volume:
                        form other functions.                 The following slider is displayed in each
                                                              screen.
                                                              Use the slider control to change the volume.
                                        Source
                                                                               1
                                  AM Radio    FM Radio
                                  Weather     Bluetooth
                                        Auxiliary             1  Slider control

                                                              TIP:
                           Turn Off   Select a Source  Zone Control
                                                              The volume can also be adjusted by tapping
                                                              the  “   ”  or  “  ”  button.
                              Item            Function
                         AM Radio      Switches the source to the
                                       AM radio tuner and dis-  Radio screen (AM/FM)
                                       plays the AM radio screen.  You can receive a radio broadcast.
                         FM Radio      Switches the source to the
                                       FM radio tuner and dis-
                                       plays the FM radio screen.      AM Radio       AM-1
                         Weather       Switches the source to the   1  1710  2  3  4    5
                                       weather radio tuner and
                                       displays the weather radio              P1
                                       screen.
                                                                            1710 kHz
                         Bluetooth     Switches the source to an
                                       external device connected
                                       using Bluetooth wireless
                                       technology, and displays
                                       the Bluetooth screen.     Source           MPH    Zone Control
                         Auxiliary     Switches the source to the
                                       auxiliary device and dis-   Item            Function
                                       plays the auxiliary screen.
                                                                             Decreases the radio sta-
                         Turn Off      Turns the audio system on             tion frequency. Touch and
                                       or off.                               hold this button to auto-
                         Zone Control  Displays the volume ad-               matically seek the next
                                       justment screen for each              available radio station.
                                       zone.                                 Decreases the radio sta-
                                                                             tion frequency.
                        TIP:
                        If multiple external devices are connected at        Increases the radio station
                        the same time, the audio system may not op-          frequency.
                        erate properly. When switching from one ex-
                        ternal device to another one, disconnect the


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                              Item            Function        Weather screen
                                       Increases the radio station   You can receive a weather broadcast.
                                       frequency. Touch and hold
                                       this button to automatically
                                       seek the next available ra-      NOAA National Weather
                                       dio station.
                         Source        Displays the media screen.
                                                                        CH 1 -0.000 kHz
                        To change the radio station frequency:     1   2   3   4   5   6   7
                        Tap “   ” or “  ” to tune to a receivable
                        frequency.
                                                                 Source           MPH    Zone Control
                        To save a radio station frequency to a preset
                        button:
                        Tune the radio to the desired radio station,  To change the radio station, tap a preset but-
                        and then touch and hold the desired preset  ton.
                        button for several seconds.
                                                              Bluetooth screen
                                         1
                                                              Smartphones and other external devices that
                                  AM Radio      AM-1          are compatible with Bluetooth can be con-
                              1    2    3    4    5
                               1710                           nected wirelessly to the audio system to lis-
                                                              ten to the audio tracks stored on the devices
                                          P1
                                                              through the audio system’s speakers.
                                      1710 kHz
                                                                       Bluetooth
                           Source            MPH   Zone Control            Best Of You
                                                                           Foo Fighters
                                                                           In Your Honor
                        1  Preset button



                                                                 Source           MPH    Zone Control


                                                                   Item            Function
                                                                             Displays the external de-
                                                                             vice management screen.
                                                                             Displays information about
                                                                             the current audio track.






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                        To connect an external device:
                        (1) Tap the “  ” button, and then select
                            “+Add Device”.
                        (2) Turn on the Bluetooth function of the ex-
                            ternal device, and  then search for  the
                            multi-function display unit of the boat.
                                                                                             1
                        TIP:
                        Make sure that other external devices have
                        their Bluetooth function disabled before be-                  5V
                        ginning the pairing  process to reduce  con-
                        nection issues.                       1  Auxiliary input jack


                        (3) Tap the “Connect” button, and the “Con-  TIP:
                            firm Pairing on  Device”  screen is dis-   You can adjust the volume level of  the
                            played.                            speakers using the multi-function display
                        (4) Select “OK” for both the multi-function  unit or the volume control of the external
                            display unit and the external device.  device.
                                                               To select the audio tracks, use the external
                        To disconnect an external device, turn off the  device.
                        Bluetooth function of the external device.
                                                              Zone control screen
                        Auxiliary screen                      Perform volume adjustment for each zone.
                        Portable media players  and other external
                        devices can be connected to the audio sys-
                                                                            Zone Control
                        tem to listen to the audio tracks stored on the
                        devices through the audio system’s speak-          100
                        ers.                                         100      100   100


                                       Auxiliary

                                                                 Back     Selected Zone: Interior



                                                              To adjust the volume:
                                                              (1) Tap the highlighted part.
                           Source           MPH    Zone Control  (2) Adjust by moving the slider control to the
                                                                 left or right.
                                                              (3) Tap “Back”.
                                                              TIP:
                                                              Zones that can be set differ depending on the
                                                              specifications.


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                             System control screen            TIP:
                        The system control screen can be used to  The brightness can also be adjusted by tap-
                        turn the boat lights on and off.      ping the “   ” or “    ” button.
                        When a light is turned on, it will be indicated
                        on the illustration of the boat shown on the
                        screen.












                            Courtesy

                              Item            Function
                         Courtesy      Turns the courtesy lights
                                       on or off. (See page 27 for
                                       information on the location
                                       of the courtesy lights.)
                         Docking       Turns the docking lights on
                                       or off.
                         Tower         Turns the tower lights on or
                                       off.
                         Helm          Turns the illumination on or
                                       off for the panels on the
                                       port and starboard sides of
                                       the steering wheel.
                         Underwater    Turns the underwater lights
                                       on or off.


                        To adjust the brightness of the lights:
                        Tap the item you want to adjust the bright-
                        ness for, and move the slider control left or
                        right to adjust.

                                         1




                        1  Slider control



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                                  Setting screen              Time setting screen
                        The setting screen can be used to change the  Perform settings related to the time.
                        settings of the multi-function display unit.
                                                                              Time

                                        Menu                         12-Hour:    24-Hour:
                                  Time         Depth
                                                                     GMT Offset:    -4
                                  Unit       Brightness
                                                                   Daylight Saving Time:  Disabled
                                 Wellness     Language
                               Tuner Region  Auto Volume
                                                                 Back
                                                     Reset
                                                              To set the time:
                              Item            Function
                                                              (1) Select a 12 hour display or 24 hour dis-
                         Time          Displays the time setting
                                       screen.                   play.
                         Depth         Displays the depth alarm   (2) Tap “  ” or “  ” to adjust GMT off-
                                       setting screen.           set.
                         Unit          Displays the unit setting   (3) Select to enable or disable daylight sav-
                                       screen.
                                                                 ing time.
                         Brightness    Displays the brightness
                                       setting screen.
                                                              Depth alarm setting screen
                         Wellness      Displays the maintenance
                                       setting screen.        The water depth for the depth alarm can be
                         Language      Displays the language set-  set.
                                       ting screen.
                         Tuner Region  Displays the tuner region           Set Depth Alarm
                                       setting screen.
                         Auto Volume   Displays the auto volume
                                       setting screen.
                                                                              5.0 Ft
                         Reset         Displays the factory reset
                                       screen.


                                                                 Back
                                                                               1

                                                              1  Slider control
                                                              To adjust the water depth setting:
                                                              (1) Move the slider control left or right.
                                                              TIP:
                                                               The water depth can also be adjusted by
                                                               tapping the “  ” or “  ” button.


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                         If the water depth is set to 0.0 m (0.0 ft), the
                          depth alarm will not operate.                        1

                        (2) Tap “Back” to complete the setting.
                                                              1  Slider control
                        Unit setting screen
                        The display units for the multi-function dis-  TIP:
                        play unit can be changed.             The brightness can also be adjusted by tap-
                                                              ping the “   ” or “    ” button.
                                        Set Unit
                                                              (3) Tap “Back”.
                                       U.S. Std
                                                              Maintenance setting screen
                                U.S. Std        Metric
                                                              This screen displays the number of hours that
                                                              the engines have been running since the last
                                                              maintenance.
                            Back
                                                                       Time Since Last Maintenance
                        Select “U.S. Std” or “Metric”.             Port Engine          0  Hrs

                        Brightness setting screen                  Starboard Engine     0  Hrs
                        The multi-function  display has a day mode
                        and a night mode.
                        The brightness can be set separately for the  Back                Reset
                        day mode and for the night mode.


                                      Set Brightness          After maintenance  is performed, reset  the
                                                              number of hours of operation as follows.
                                  Night:    30  Day:    90
                                                              To reset the number of hours of operation:
                                                              (1) Tap the “Reset” button.
                                                              (2) When the confirmation message ap-
                                                                 pears, tap the “YES” button to reset the
                            Back                                 number of hours of operation.
                                                              TIP:
                                                              To return to the maintenance setting screen
                        To set the brightness:                without  resetting the number of hours, tap
                        (1) Set either “Night” or “Day”.      the “NO” button.
                        (2) Move the slider control left or right to ad-
                            just.


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                        Language setting screen
                        The language for the  multi-function  display    Auto Volume Settings
                        unit can be changed.
                                                                   Auto Volume Status:  Off
                                      Set Language
                                                                      Intensity:    1
                                  English     Espanol

                                                                 Back
                                        Francais
                                                              To turn on or off the auto volume, tap “Off”.
                            Back                              To control the intensity of auto volume, tap
                                                              the up and down arrows.
                                                              To return to the menu screen, tap “Back”.
                        To change the language, tap the desired lan-
                        guage.                                Factory reset screen
                                                              This screen can be set to the factory settings.
                        Tuner Region setting screen
                        Set the region in which the multi-function dis-
                        play unit will be used.                      Are you sure you would like to reset to
                                                                           factory settings?
                                                                        You cannot undo this action!
                                      Tuner Region

                                North America  South America
                                                                 Cancel                   Conﬁrm
                                  Japan       Taiwan
                                                              To reset to the factory setting:
                            Back                              (1) Tap “Confirm”.
                                                              (2) When the confirmation message ap-
                                                                 pears, tap the “YES” button.
                        To change the tuner region, tap the desired
                        region.                               Flush-out ballasts
                                                              The flush-out ballasts can be used to drain
                        Auto Volume setting screen            the water in the ballast tanks with the multi-
                        Auto Volume  will automatically  control the  function display unit.
                        level of volume when overcoming wind or en-
                        gine noise.                           To drain the water in a ballast tank:
                                                              (1) Tap the Drive Control Screen Tab.
                                                              (2) Tap Ballast Level.



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                        (3) Set the value of  the tank you  want  to
                            drain to 0.






                             Fill All              Drain All
                                    0     0    0



                            Back        Activate

                        (4) Tap “  ”. “Ballast Overdrain Initiated” is
                            displayed, and draining starts.



                                Ballast Overdrain Initiated

                              Port      Center    Stbd
                              30        30        30

                              OFF        ON        OFF


                        TIP:
                         The flush-out time cannot be adjusted. The
                          default setting is 30 seconds to avoid dam-
                          aging a ballast pump when there is no wa-
                          ter remaining in a tank and/or to prevent
                          excessive battery drain.
                         If the flush-out time is not sufficient to re-
                          move all the water from a tank, continue
                          the draining process until it is empty. Stop
                          the process immediately once all the water
                          has been removed from each tank.
                          If you have  any questions, consult a
                          Yamaha Boat Dealer.

                        (5) When finished, tap “ON” to return to the
                            previous screen.



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                                                       Warnings
                        If a malfunction or fault occurs, a warning buzzer will sound and a warning icon and warning
                        message will be displayed on the display.
                        If the displayed warning message includes instructions, follow those instructions. If you have
                        any questions, consult a Yamaha Boat Dealer.
                                                               1
                                                                                R RUNNING MODE
                                   0
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                                      am
                                                     N NEE  N N    N NWW
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                                                                                            DEPTH
                           100
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                           100 %                          Check Engine !                    .8 9.8 ftt ft 8 9 9 9
                              %
                              %
                           100%
                                                          S
                                                          SPEEDPEED
                                                   Consult YAMAHA dealer.
                               19 19                                                     19 19
                                       x1000 rp                              x1000 rp m
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                                       x1000 rpmm
                                                                    mp  OK
                                                                    mphh
                                                                                        H
                                                                                         OUSE
                              STAR                                                      HOUSE
                              STARTT
                              13.0 0  V V  9 9                                     9 9  13.0  V V
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                                               Blower
                                                               2
                        1  Warning title
                        2  Message
                        Warning example
                                    Warning title                         Message
                         Check Engine                      Consult YAMAHA Dealer.
                         Low Oil Pressure                  Consult YAMAHA Dealer.
                                                           Low Voltage detected.
                         Check Battery
                                                           Consult YAMAHA Dealer.
                         GPS Communication Failure         Consult YAMAHA Dealer.
                         Transducer Communication Failure  Consult YAMAHA Dealer.
                         Joystick Communication Failure    Consult YAMAHA Dealer.
                         Stereo Remote Communication Failure  Consult YAMAHA Dealer.
                                                           Surfpointe is in deploy state. Reduce Speed.
                         Surfpointe Communication Failure
                                                           Consult YAMAHA Dealer.
                         PDM Communication Failure         Consult YAMAHA Dealer.
                         Engine Over Temperature           Consult YAMAHA Dealer.
                         Low Fuel                          Fuel level is low. Please refuel soon.
                         Low Fuel Warning                  Fuel level is less than 10%.
                         Depth Warning                     Depth alarm limit reached.
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                        Check engine warning                  Check that water comes out of the outlets
                        If an engine sensor malfunction or a short cir-  while the engines are running, particularly
                        cuit is detected, a warning will appear on the  while applying throttle. If you do not see any
                        multi-function display and the buzzer will  water at the outlets, cooling water may not be
                        sound. If a fault is detected for the engines,  circulating in the engines.
                        “Check Engine” will be displayed. If this oc-
                        curs, reduce the  engine speed,  return to
                        shore, and have a Yamaha Boat Dealer check
                        the engine.

                        Low oil pressure warning
                        If the oil pressure does not rise to specifica-
                        tion, a warning will appear on the multi-func-
                        tion display and the buzzer will sound. If a
                        fault is  detected for the engines, “Low Oil                          1
                        Pressure” will be displayed. At the same time,  1  Cooling water pilot outlet (starboard engine)
                        the engine speed is automatically limited to
                        help prevent damage. If this occurs, reduce
                        the engine speed, return to shore or maneu-
                        ver to a safe location, and check the engine
                        oil level. (See  page 91 for engine oil level
                        checking procedures.)
                        If the oil level is low, add enough engine oil to
                        raise it to the proper level. If the oil level is suf-
                        ficient, have a Yamaha Boat Dealer check the
                        engine.
                                                               1
                        Over temperature warning
                                                              1  Cooling water pilot outlet (port engine)
                        This model is equipped with an over temper-
                        ature warning system. If the engines start to  TIP:
                        overheat, a warning will appear on the multi-  If the cooling water passages in the engines
                        function display and the buzzer will sound. If  are dry, it will take about 20 seconds for wa-
                        the engine  is  over heating, “Engine Over  ter to reach the pilot outlets after starting.
                        Temperature” will be displayed. At the same
                        time, the engine speed is automatically limit-  If water is not circulating, something may be
                        ed to help prevent damage. If this occurs, im-  clogging the intake grates. Refer to “Jet
                        mediately reduce the engine speed, return to  pump clean-out procedure” on page 140.
                        shore  or maneuver to a safe location,  and
                        check for water discharge at the cooling wa-
                        ter pilot outlets. There are cooling water pilot
                        outlets on the  starboard  side of the  hull.



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                                                              Communication error warning
                                                              If a communication error is detected for the
                                                              GPS function, a sensor, or other device, a
                                                              warning will appear on the multi-function dis-
                                                              play and the buzzer will sound. If this occurs,
                                                              reduce the engine speed, return to shore, and
                                                              have a Yamaha Boat Dealer check the boat.
                                   1
                                                              Low fuel level warning
                                                              If “Low Fuel” appears on the multi-function
                                                              display, refill the fuel tank as soon as possi-
                        1  Intake grate
                                                              ble. (See page 89 for information on filling the
                         NOTICE                               fuel tank.)
                        If the  cause of overheating  cannot be  Depth warning
                        found and corrected, take special precau-  If the boat enters an area that is shallower
                        tions to avoid major engine damage while  than the water depth set for the depth alarm,
                        you return to shore.                  the depth warning will be activated and the
                        Single engine overheating — Shut off the  buzzer will sound.
                        overheating engine and use the properly  If the warning is activated, move the boat to
                        running engine to return to shore. Operate  an area that is deeper than the water depth
                        at no-wake speed (8 km/h, 5 mph) to pre-  set for the depth alarm. (See page 60 for in-
                        vent water from flooding the non-operat-  formation on setting the depth alarm.)
                        ing engine through the water intake. See
                        page 43 for  information on the no-wake
                        mode.
                        Both  engines overheating  — If getting a
                        tow from another vessel is not possible,
                        operate both engines just slightly above
                        idle while you return to shore. If you can be
                        towed, refer to “Towing the boat” on page
                        148.

                        Low/High voltage warning
                        If “Check Battery” appears on the multi-func-
                        tion display and the buzzer will sound, check
                        the battery connections. If the battery connec-
                        tions are clean and tight and the warning indi-
                        cation continues, have a Yamaha Boat Dealer
                        check the charging system.



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                                       Seats                   ator or striking a passenger,  which
                                                               could result in an accident.
                             WARNING
                        Passengers must always sit in a designat-                           1
                        ed  seating area, place feet on  the  deck,
                        and hold on to the handgrips, handrails, or
                        straps when the boat is in motion.

                        This  boat  is equipped with the following
                        seats.
                         1 2 3                     4  5  1



                                                              1  Bow filler cushion
                                                              These cushions can also be used to create a
                                                              temporary center seat.




                        1  Handrail
                        2  Front port seat (rear)
                        3  Front port seat (front)
                        4  Front starboard seat (front)                                     1
                        5  Front starboard seat (rear)
                        Two bow filler cushions are provided for use
                        while the boat is not being operated.
                                                              1  Bow filler cushion
                        These cushions can be used to make a large
                        flat area in the bow for use as a sundeck.
                        To remove or install the bow filler cushions,
                        lift up the front seats (rear).
                             WARNING
                         Do not use the bow filler cushions while
                          the boat is underway.  A passenger
                          could lose balance and fall on the deck
                          or overboard, causing injury or death.
                         Stow the cushions securely before oper-
                          ating the boat. A loose cushion could be
                          blown by the wind, distracting the oper-




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                                                              (2) Rotate the lever to port (left).







                                                      5
                                      2    3
                                              4
                                     1
                        1  Rear starboard seat
                        2  Starboard engine hood seat         (3) Move  the seat to  the desired  position,
                        3  Port engine hood seat                 and then release the lever.
                        4  Rear port seat
                                                              (4) Push the lever to its original position.
                        5  Handgrip
                                                              To swivel the seat:
                                                              (1) Extend the slide/swivel lock lever.
                        Driver’s seat
                                                              (2) Rotate the lever to starboard (right).
                        The driver’s seat can slide forward and rear-
                        ward, and the seat can swivel, and the back-
                        rest angle can be adjusted. In addition, the
                        seat bolster at the front of the seat can be
                        flipped up to change the seat style for a
                        raised seating position.
                        Make sure that the seat is securely locked in
                        place before getting underway.
                        To slide the seat:
                        (1) Extend the slide/swivel lock lever.













                                1
                        1  Slide/swivel lock lever







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                        (3) Swivel the seat to the desired position. If  To use the armrests:
                            it is too easy or too difficult to rotate the  Lower the armrests until they stop.
                            seat, adjust the swivel friction by turning
                            the swivel friction knob in or out.







                                                                                          1



                                                1             1  Armrest

                        1  Swivel friction knob               To adjust the backrest angle:
                                                              While lifting the adjusting lever on the star-
                        (4) Push the lever to its original position.  board side of the seat, move the backrest to
                        To flip up the seat bolster:          the desired position.
                        Lift up the seat bolster at the front of the seat
                        so that it is resting against the backrest.










                                                                                              1
                             1                                1  Adjusting lever

                        1  Seat bolster                       TIP:
                                                              Depending on the direction and position of
                                                              the seat, it may not be possible to adjust the
                                                              backrest angle.













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                        Passenger’s seat
                                                                  WARNING
                        The passenger’s seat can be adjusted in the
                        same ways as the driver’s seat.       Do  not sit on the swim  platform seats
                        See “Driver’s seat” for instructions on adjust-  while the  engines are  running. Exhaust
                        ing the seat. However, the seat bolster of the  gases coming from underneath the swim
                        passenger’s seat cannot be adjusted.  platform contain carbon monoxide, a col-
                                                              orless, odorless gas which may cause
                                                              brain damage or death when inhaled.
                                              1
                                                              When the backrests are toward the stern, the
                                                              center seat and the removable backrest can
                                                              be installed.



                                                                                    1


                        1  Passenger’s seat                                          2
                        Engine hood seat
                        The position of the backrest for the engine
                        hood seats  can  be changed by pulling the
                        lock lever  toward the bow or toward the
                                                              1  Backrest
                        stern.
                                                              2  Center seat
                                           1
                                                              The center seat can also be installed upside
                                                              down to use as a beverage holder.
                                                              Swim platform seat
                                                              The swim platform seats are provided on the
                                        2                     swim platform. WARNING! Do not sit on the
                                                              swim platform seats while the engines are
                                                              running. Exhaust gases coming from un-
                                                              derneath the swim platform contain car-
                        1  Backrest                           bon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas
                        2  Lock lever                         which may cause brain damage or death
                                                              when inhaled.
                        By moving the backrest toward the bow, the
                        seating area of the swim platform seats can
                        be increased and by moving the backrest to
                        the stern, a seating space for the cabin area
                        can be created.


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                                                                        Engine hood
                                        1
                                                              NOTICE
                                                              When opening the engine hood, keep the
                                                              backrest in the rear position. If the back-
                                                              rest is in the forward position, the engine
                                                              hood may fall, resulting in injury.

                                                              The engine hood can be opened to access
                                                              the engines.
                                                              The engine hood latch is located under the
                        1  Swim platform seat                 front of each engine hood seat.
                                                              To prevent  excess water  from spilling onto
                                                              the engines after a rainfall or washing down
                                                              the boat, wipe off the seat cushions before
                                                              opening the engine hood.
                                                              To  open  the  engine hood, pull the engine
                                                              hood latch up and lift the engine hood.









                                                                1


                                                                                          2
                                                              1  Engine hood
                                                              2  Engine hood latch
                                                              To close the engine hood, push the front of
                                                              each engine hood seat down to securely lock
                                                              it in place.














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                             Storage compartments             To close the anchor storage compartment:
                        This boat is equipped with the following con-  Close the  anchor  storage compartment lid,
                        venient on-board storage compartments.  and then push it to securely lock it in place.
                        Make  sure that  the storage compartments
                        are securely closed before getting underway.  Front underseat storage
                                                              compartments
                        Anchor storage compartment            The front underseat  storage compartment
                        The anchor storage compartment is located  (starboard) and front underseat storage com-
                        at the bow.                           partment  (port) are located under  the front
                        To open the anchor storage compartment:  starboard seat and front port seat respective-
                        Pull the anchor storage compartment lid latch  ly.
                        to open the lid.                      To open a front underseat storage compart-
                                                              ment, lift the front seat (rear) up.
                                                        1




                             2




                                                                                      1
                        1  Anchor storage compartment lid
                        2  Anchor storage compartment lid latch  1  Front starboard seat (rear)









                                                    1


                                                                  1
                        1  Anchor storage compartment
                                                              1  Front underseat storage compartment
                        When storing the anchor, place some cush-
                        ioning material or the anchor line under the  To close a front underseat storage compart-
                        anchor.                               ment, lower the front seat (rear).





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                        Ski locker                            (2) Turn the  lock handle  counterclockwise
                         NOTICE                                  and make  sure that  the lid is securely
                                                                 closed.
                        This storage compartment contains a bal-  (3) Push the lock handle down.
                        last bag. Do not store sharp items in this  To drain water from the ski locker:
                        storage compartment to prevent the bal-  (1) Remove the drain plug on the bottom of
                        last bag from being punctured.           the ski locker to drain the water.
                        The ski locker is located under the floor.
                        To open the ski locker:
                        (1) Pull the lock handle up.
                        (2) Turn the lock handle clockwise, and then
                            open the ski locker lid.


                          1                                                       1



                                                              1  Drain plug

                                                              (2) Securely install the drain plug in its origi-
                                                         2       nal position.



                        1  Lock handle
                        2  Ski locker lid









                                                    1





                        1  Ski locker

                        To close the ski locker:
                        (1) Close the ski locker lid.





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                        Enclosed head compartment
                        The port console has a large compartment
                        suitable for use  as an  on-board  changing
                        room and can also accommodate a portable
                        toilet (not  included).  WARNING! Carbon
                        monoxide (CO) can cause brain damage
                        or death. Carbon monoxide can be pres-
                        ent in this compartment. Signs of carbon
                        monoxide poisoning  include nausea,                       1
                        headache,  dizziness, drowsiness, and
                        lack of consciousness. Get fresh air if any-  1  Enclosed head compartment
                        one shows signs of carbon monoxide poi-
                        soning.                               There is the head compartment light in the
                        To open the enclosed head compartment:  enclosed head compartment. To turn on the
                        (1) Pull the lock handle out.         light, turn the head compartment light switch
                        (2) Turn the lock handle clockwise, and then  to on position. To turn off the light, turn the
                            open the enclosed head  compartment  light switch to off position. NOTICE: Be sure
                            door.                             the head compartment light is turned off
                                                              when no one is in the enclosed head com-
                                                              partment. Leaving the light  on can drain
                                                              the battery.

                                 1
                                                                                      1
                                                                                      2

                                                      2

                        1  Lock handle
                        2  Enclosed head compartment door


                                                              1  Head compartment light switch
                                                              2  Head compartment light

                                                              To close the enclosed head compartment:
                                                              (1) Close  the enclosed head compartment
                                                                 door.
                                                              (2) Turn the  lock handle  counterclockwise
                                                                 and make sure that the door is securely
                                                                 closed.
                                                              (3) Push the lock handle in.


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                        Driver’s side console compartment     To use the driver’s side console compart-
                        The driver’s side console compartment is lo-  ment door as the partition:
                        cated in front of the helm.           (1) Unfold the door and guide the edge of it
                        The driver’s side console compartment door  into the channel on the enclosed head
                        can be used as a partition in the front walk-  compartment.
                        through.
                        To open the driver’s side console compart-
                                                                                             1
                        ment, unhook the driver’s side console com-
                        partment door latch.
                                                                                             2




                                                  1

                                                              1  Edge
                                                  2           2  Channel
                                                              (2) To hold the door in place, hook the driv-
                                                                 er’s side console compartment door
                        1  Driver’s side console compartment door
                        2  Driver’s side console compartment door latch  latch to the metal tab on the front side of
                                                                 the door.





                                                  1                                          2





                                                                   1

                        1  Driver’s side console compartment  1  Driver’s side console compartment door latch
                                                              2  Metal tab
                        To close the driver’s side console compart-
                        ment, close the driver’s side console com-  Stowable table
                        partment door, and then hook the latch to  The stowable table is located in front of the
                        securely lock it in place.            passenger’s seat.
                                                              To use the stowable table, pull the table and
                                                              lower it until it contacts the stoppers.




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                                                                                              2



                                                    1




                                                                                         1


                        1  Stowable table                     1  Glove compartment lid
                                                              2  Glove compartment latch







                                                                                          1

                                                   1



                        1  Stowable table
                                                              1  Glove compartment
                          Maximum weight limit:
                                                              To close the glove compartment:
                            9 kg (20 lb)
                                                              Close the glove compartment lid,  and then
                        To stow the stowable table, lift the table and  push it to securely lock it in place.
                        place it in its original position.
                                                              Galley storage compartment
                        Glove compartment                     The galley storage compartment is located to
                        The glove compartment is located in front of  the rearward of the driver’s seat.
                        the passenger’s seat.                 There is a light inside the galley storage com-
                        To open the glove compartment:        partment.
                        While  pulling the glove compartment latch,  The light is equipped with a motion detecting
                        pull the glove compartment lid to open it.  sensor.
                                                              To turn the light on, open the galley storage
                                                              compartment lid. To turn the light off, close
                                                              the lid.
                                                              There is a cooler box under the galley storage
                                                              compartment.


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                        To open the galley storage compartment:
                        Pull the galley storage compartment lid latch
                        to open the lid.





                                                      2
                          1




                                                              To fold the galley table:
                          3
                                                              When folding the table away, simply reverse
                        1  Galley storage compartment lid     the steps for extension.
                        2  Galley storage compartment lid latch
                        3  Cooler box                         Wet storage compartment
                                                              The wet storage compartment is located un-
                        To close the galley storage compartment:
                                                              der the swim platform.
                        Close the galley  storage compartment lid,
                                                              To open the wet storage compartment:
                        and then push it to securely lock it in place.
                                                              (1) Pull the lock handles up.
                                                              TIP:
                        To extend the galley table:
                                                              The lock handles are located under the swim
                        (1) Open the cushion at the rear of the gal-
                                                              platform seats.
                            ley, and lift up the galley table.
                                                              (2) Turn the lock handles clockwise,  and
                                                                 then open the rear platform hatch.
                                                                                     1




                                  1
                                                                                      2


                        1  Galley table
                        (2) Align the edge of the cushion with the  1  Rear platform hatch
                            groove on the galley table.       2  Lock handle







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                                                         1                          1
                        1  Wet storage compartment            1  Stern storage compartment (starboard)

                        To close the wet storage compartment:  To close  the stern storage compartment,
                        (1) Close the rear platform hatch.    place the backrest in its original position and
                        (2) Turn the lock handles counterclockwise  push it to securely lock it in place.
                            and make sure that the hatch is securely
                            closed.
                        (3) Push the lock handles down.
                        TIP:
                         The engines will not start if the rear plat-
                          form hatch is not securely closed.
                         Snap the buttons on the bottom of each
                          swim platform seat onto the button bases.

                        Stern storage compartments
                        The stern storage compartments are located
                        behind the swim platform seat backrests.
                        To open a stern storage compartment, pull
                        the strap on the swim platform seat backrest.
                                         1



                                                       2








                        1  Swim platform seat backrest
                        2  Strap


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                                  Walk-through                           Windshield
                        Front walk-through                    The windshield can be opened and closed.
                        This boat has a large bow  area where two
                                                                  WARNING
                        adults can sit comfortably with their legs out-
                        stretched. The front walk-through provides  To avoid injury, the windshield must be se-
                        easy access to the bow area from the cabin  cured when the boat is in motion.
                        area.
                                                              To close the windshield:
                                                              To close  the windshield, Close the wind-
                              1                               shield, and then turn the windshield latches
                                                              to the lock position.







                                                                     1

                        1  Front walk-through
                        Rear walk-through
                        The rear walk-through has a flat design so
                                                              1  Windshield latch
                        that persons can easily board the boat from
                        the stern area and access the stern area from
                                                              To open the windshield, turn the windshield
                        the cabin area.
                                                              latches to the unlock position, and then open
                                              1               the windshield.
                                                              Folding mirror
                                                              The mirror is installed on the driver’s side of
                                                              the windshield.


                                                                                          1



                        1  Rear walk-through






                                                              1  Folding mirror



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                        To adjust the mirror angle:                     Anchor light
                        Pull on the upper lock knob, adjust the angle  The anchor light is located at the top center of
                        of the mirror, and then release the knob.  the wakeboard tower. It is also the “all-
                                                              around” light for navigation at night or in low-
                             1
                                                              visibility conditions. (See page 59 for informa-
                                                              tion on the anchor light on.)
                                                              To use the anchor light:
                                                              Unzip the bimini canvas opening, pull the
                                                              lock tab, raise the anchor light, then move the
                                                              lock tab to its original position to lock the an-
                                                              chor light in place, and zip up the zipper in the
                                                              bimini canvas.

                        1  Upper lock knob

                        To fold the mirror:
                        Pull on the lower lock knob, fold the mirror,
                        and then release the knob.
                                               1                                      1




                                                              1  Lock tab

                                                                                      1




                        1  Lower lock knob







                                                              1  Anchor light

                                                              To store the anchor light:
                                                              Unzip the bimini canvas opening, pull the
                                                              lock tab, lower the anchor light, then move
                                                              the lock tab to its original position to lock the




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                        anchor light in place, and zip up the zipper in  Bow ladder
                        the bimini canvas.                    The bow ladder is located in the anchor stor-
                                                              age compartment.




                                                                   2
                                                                                        1

                                                                                           3





                                                              1  Bow ladder
                                                              2  Bow ladder strap
                                                              3  Anchor storage compartment

                                                              To use the bow ladder:
                                                              (1) Open the anchor storage compartment
                                                                 lid. (See page 72.)
                                                              (2) Slide the bow ladder toward the bow.
                                                              (3) Extend the bow ladder, and then flip the
                                                                 ladder forward and lower it.
                                                              (4) Close the anchor storage compartment
                                                                 lid to use it as a step.





                                                                                           1








                                                              1  Bow ladder









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                        To stow the bow ladder:                        Swim platform
                        (1) Open the anchor storage compartment
                                                                  WARNING
                            lid.
                        (2) Raise the bow ladder, and then collapse  Stay away  from the  swim platform area
                            it.                               while the  engines are  running. Exhaust
                        (3) Lower the bow ladder into the anchor  gases coming from underneath it contain
                            storage compartment, and then slide it  carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless
                            rearward completely.              gas which may cause  brain  damage or
                        (4) Close the anchor storage compartment  death when inhaled. Symptoms include
                            lid.                              nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness.
                                                              The swim platform area provides a place to
                                                              stand or sit while putting on skis or a wake-
                                                              board, and includes a stern ladder to make
                                                              boarding from the water easier.


                                                                                            1











                                                              1  Swim platform
                                                              Stern ladder
                                                              The stern ladder is stored under the swim
                                                              platform.
                                                              To use the stern ladder:
                                                              (1) Lift the end of the stern ladder to release
                                                                 it from the hooks on the boat.















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                                                              Remote control keypad
                                                              The remote control keypad is located on the
                                                              starboard side of the swim platform.


                                                                                            1

                                               1




                        1  Stern ladder

                        (2) Pull the stern ladder out completely, and
                            then lower it.                    1  Remote control keypad

                                                              Side table
                                                                  WARNING
                                                              If the side table is installed at the swim
                                                              platform, do not use the table while the en-
                                                              gines are running. Exhaust gases coming
                                                              from underneath the swim platform con-
                                                              tain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odor-
                                                              less gas which may cause brain damage
                                                              or death when inhaled. Symptoms include
                        To stow the stern ladder:
                                                              nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness.
                        (1) Raise the stern ladder until it is horizon-
                            tal, and then push it forward completely.  NOTICE
                        (2) Push the end of the stern ladder to fit it
                            onto the hooks on the boat.       If the side table is installed at the swim
                                                              platform, remove the side table before op-
                                                              erating the boat. Otherwise, the side table
                                                              may fall into the water.

                                                              The side table can be installed at the swim
                                                              platform.




                                       1

                        1  Hook



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                                                                                           1


                              1                                                            12V








                        1  Side table                         1  12 V DC outlet

                        To install the side table, slide the end of the
                        table pole into  the table bracket until it is
                        locked in place.











                          3
                                                  2
                                        1

                        1  Table bracket
                        2  Table pole
                        3  Table bracket knob

                        To remove the side table, pull the table brack-
                        et knob, and then pull the table pole upward.


                        Accessory outlet
                        The 12 V DC outlet is shown in the following
                        illustration.
                         NOTICE

                        Do not use an automotive cigarette lighter
                        or other accessories that get hot because
                        the outlet can be damaged.




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                                  USB chargers                             Ballast
                        There are the USB chargers on the deck. The  This model is equipped with a ballast system.
                        USB charger can be used to charge external  The ballast bag is equipped in the ski locker.
                        devices.                              The ballast tanks are equipped under the rear
                                                              starboard seat and rear port seat.
                                                              To add potassium chloride or hot water to the
                                                              tank as a measure against AIS (Aquatic Inva-
                                                              sive Species), remove the cap at the top of
                                                              the tank and add potassium chloride or hot
                                               1              water.

                                                                            1
                                              5V


                        1  USB charger
                                                               2






                                                              1  Ballast tank
                                                              2  Cap

                          1

                                                                             2
                        1  USB charger                                               1









                                                              1  Ballast tank
                                                              2  Cap











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                                Wakeboard tower               NOTICE
                        The wakeboard tower is provided as an ele-
                                                              Do not modify the wakeboard tower to tow
                        vated tow point suitable for wakeboards and
                                                              from it or to carry accessories not de-
                        similar towable recreational equipment. The
                                                              signed for it. The wakeboard tower could
                        tow pylon can be used to attach a standard
                                                              be damaged. Also, the wakeboard tower
                        ski rope or other tow-rope.
                                                              collapsing feature is intended for storage
                                                              only. The boat should not be transported
                                                              or  operated with  the tower in  the col-
                                                              lapsed position.

                                                              Collapsing and setting up the
                                                              wakeboard tower
                                                              When  storing the boat,  collapse the  wake-
                                                              board tower.
                                                              NOTICE
                                                               Accidentally dropping the  upper tower
                             WARNING                           section while collapsing or raising it can
                        Severe injury or death can result if you ig-  damage the tower, the boat, or both. As-
                        nore any of the following:             sistants need to support the upper tow-
                         Maximum towing capacity:             er section during the procedure.
                          1 Person, 158 kg (350 lb) max.       Do not operate the boat or transport it
                         Make sure the tow-rope is securely fas-  on the trailer with the tower in the col-
                          tened to  the  tow  pylon on the wake-  lapsed position to avoid possible dam-
                          board tower.                         age.
                         Do  not  tow a tube or other inflatable
                                                              To collapse the wakeboard tower:
                          from the wakeboard tower. Use the ski
                                                              (1) Remove the lock knob securing the bimi-
                          tow hook on the transom.
                                                                 ni top to the wakeboard tower.
                         Stay clear of the tow-rope while pulling
                          a wakeboard rider or skier.
                         Do not climb, hang, or sit on the wake-
                          board tower.
                         Make sure all knobs or pins securing the
                          wakeboard tower are tightened  before
                                                                                               1
                          operation and check periodically during
                          use.




                                                              1  Lock knob


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                        (2) While assistants support the  wake-           Bimini top
                            board tower and bimini top, hold down  Removing the bimini top
                            the lock lever and remove the latch on  To remove the bimini top:
                            both sides of the wakeboard tower.  (1) Open both flaps on each side of the bimi-
                                                                 ni top.
                                1

                                                                                1
                               2







                        1  Lock lever
                        2  Latch                              1  Flap

                        (3) Lower the wakeboard tower until it  (2) Loosen the ratchet, and then loosen the
                            stops.                               strap securing the bimini top.
                        To set up the wakeboard tower:
                        (1) Lift the wakeboard tower.
                        (2) While assistants support the  wake-          1
                            board tower and bimini top, install the
                            latch on both sides of the wakeboard
                            tower.


                                                                   2


                                  1                           1  Ratchet
                                                              2  Flap

                                                              (3) Open the flaps at the front and rear of the
                                                                 bimini top and release the buckles.

                        1  Latch

                        (3) Tighten the lock knob to secure the bimi-
                            ni top to the wakeboard tower.





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                                              1






                                 2

                        1  Buckle
                        2  Flap

                        (4) Slowly pull the bimini top toward the bow
                            and remove it.

                        Installing the bimini top
                        To install the bimini top:
                        When installing the bimini top, simply reverse
                        the removal steps.


































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                                Fuel requirement
                                                                Recommended fuel:
                        Fuel
                                                                  Premium unleaded gasoline with a
                             WARNING                              minimum octane rating of 91
                                                                  (Pump octane number) = (R + M)/2
                         Gasoline and  gasoline vapors are ex-
                                                                  95 (Research octane number)
                          tremely flammable. To avoid  fires  and
                          explosions and to reduce the risk of in-
                          jury when refueling, follow these in-  Gasohol
                          structions.                         There are two types of gasohol: gasohol con-
                         Gasoline is poisonous and can cause in-  taining ethanol and that containing methanol.
                          jury or death. Handle gasoline with care.  Gasohol  containing ethanol can  be used  if
                          Never siphon gasoline by mouth. If you  ethanol content does not exceed 10% and
                          should swallow some gasoline, inhale a  the fuel meets minimum octane ratings. E-85
                          lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gaso-  is a fuel blend containing 85% ethanol and
                          line in your eyes, see your doctor imme-  therefore must not be used in this boat. All
                          diately. If gasoline spills on  your skin,  ethanol blends containing more than  10%
                          wash with soap and water. If gasoline  ethanol can cause fuel system damage or en-
                          spills  on your clothing, change  your  gine performance problems.
                          clothes.                            Yamaha does not recommend gasohol con-
                                                              taining methanol because it can cause fuel
                         NOTICE                               system damage  and engine performance
                         Do  not  use leaded gasoline. Leaded  problems.
                          gasoline can seriously damage the en-  To fill the fuel tank:
                          gines.                              (1) Before refueling, turn off  the  engines.
                         Avoid getting water and contaminants in  Never refuel while smoking, or while in
                          the  fuel  tank. Contaminated fuel can  the vicinity of sparks, open  flames, or
                          cause poor performance  and engine     other sources of ignition.
                          damage. Use only fresh  gasoline that  (2) Refuel the boat in a well-ventilated area.
                          has been stored in clean containers.   If the boat is in the water, be sure it is se-
                         Use only gasoline with a minimum pump  curely  moored to the  fueling dock. All
                          octane number of 91 or a minimum re-   passengers must be out of the boat dur-
                          search octane  number of 95. Low-oc-   ing refueling.
                          tane gasoline can seriously damage the  (3) Press the fuel tank filler cap button, and
                          engine.                                then open the fuel tank filler cap.

                        Your Yamaha engine has been designed to
                        use premium unleaded gasoline with a pump
                        octane number [(R+M)/2] of 91 or higher, or a
                        research octane  number of  95 or higher.  If
                        knocking (or pinging) occurs, use a gasoline
                        of a different brand.



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                                                                   Engine oil requirement
                                                              Engine oil
                                                              NOTICE
                                                              Use only 4-stroke engine oil. Usage of 2-
                                                              stroke engine oil could result in severe en-
                                               1              gine damage.

                                                              Select an oil grade according to the average
                                               2              temperatures in the area where the boat will
                                                              be used.
                        1  Fuel tank filler cap
                        2  Fuel tank filler cap button          Recommended engine oil:
                                                                  YAMALUBE 4W
                        (4) Slowly add fuel to the fuel tank.   Recommended engine oil type:
                                                                  SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40, 20W-
                          Fuel tank capacity:
                                                                  50
                            284 L (75.0 US gal, 62.5 Imp.gal)
                                                                Recommended engine oil grade:
                        (5) Stop filling when the fuel just becomes  API SG,SH,SJ,SL
                            visible in the bottom of the filler tube. Do
                            not “top off” the tank, because gasoline
                            could spill out.
                        (6) Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately.
                        (7) Close the fuel tank filler cap by pushing it
                            until it locks in place. Make sure that the
                            fuel tank filler cap is securely closed.
                        Engine Med RX Fuel Additive
                        As the fuel mixture burns in your engine’s
                        combustion chambers, carbon deposits are
                        left behind. Over time, these deposits can re-
                        duce performance  and even  cause engine  TIP:
                        damage. Marine engines tend to run at lower  When the engine is operated at high speeds,
                        operating temperatures than other engines,  some engine oil may be consumed. Be sure
                        making them more likely to accumulate these  to check the engine oil level.
                        harmful deposits. Engine Med RX, available
                        from your Yamaha Boat Dealer, is formulated  Why Yamalube
                        to remove existing deposits and, when used  YAMALUBE oil is a Genuine YAMAHA Part
                        continuously, prevent new ones from form-  born of the engineers’ passion and belief that
                        ing, while also helping to keep fuel injectors  engine oil is an important liquid engine com-
                        and other fuel system components clean for  ponent. We form teams of specialists in the
                        proper performance and longer engine life.  fields of mechanical engineering, chemistry,
                                                              electronics and track testing, and have them


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                        develop the engine together with the oil it will
                        use. Yamalube oils take full advantage of the
                        base oil’s qualities and blend in the ideal bal-
                        ance of additives to make sure the final oil
                        clears our performance standards. Thus,
                        Yamalube mineral, semisynthetic and syn-
                        thetic oils have their own distinct characters  1
                        and value. Yamaha’s experience gained over
                        many years of research  and development
                        into oil since the  1960’s helps make
                        Yamalube the best choice for your Yamaha  1  Dipstick
                        engine.
                                                              (4) Insert the dipstick back into the dipstick
                                                                 tube  completely. Remove the  dipstick
                                                                 again and check that the engine oil level
                                                                 is between the minimum level mark and
                                                                 maximum level mark.



                        Checking the engine oil                                      1
                             WARNING                                                    2
                        Engine oil is extremely hot immediately af-
                        ter the engines are turned off. Coming in
                        contact with or getting any engine oil on
                        your clothes could result in burns.
                         NOTICE                               1  Maximum level mark
                                                              2  Minimum level mark
                        Make sure debris and water do not enter
                        the oil filler hole. Debris and water in the  (5) If the engine oil  level  is  significantly
                        engine oil can cause serious engine dam-  above the maximum level mark, consult
                        age.                                     a Yamaha Boat Dealer. If the engine oil

                        To check the engine oil level:           level is below the minimum level mark,
                        (1) Place the boat in a precisely level posi-  add engine oil.
                            tion on land with the engine stopped. If
                            the engine was running, allow the engine
                            oil to settle by waiting 5 minutes or more
                            before checking the oil level.
                        (2) Open the engine hood. (See page 71.)
                        (3) Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.


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                        (6) Remove the engine oil filler cap.     Draining the bilge water
                                                              NOTICE
                                                 1
                                                               Do  not  run the engines at  full throttle
                                                               when bilge water remains in the engine
                                                               compartment. The bilge water can
                                                               splash into the engines, which can result
                                                               in severe damage.
                                                               Be sure all drain plugs are tightened be-
                                                               fore operating your boat. Otherwise,
                                                               water may flood the boat and cause it to
                                                               submerge.
                        1  Engine oil filler cap
                        (7) Slowly add engine oil.            Draining the bilge water on land
                        (8) Wait approximately  5 minutes to allow
                                                              This model is equipped with multiple drain
                            the engine oil to settle, and then check
                                                              plugs.
                            the engine oil level again.
                                                              Bilge water from the various compartments
                        (9) Repeat steps 3–8 until the engine oil is at
                                                              flows through drain passages and collects in
                            the proper level.
                                                              the bottom of the hull. The bilge water can be
                        (10) Install the engine oil filler cap.
                                                              drained from the boat by removing the hull
                        (11) Repeat the checking oil level procedure
                                                              drain plugs.
                            for the other engine.
                        (12) Close the engine hood.
                                                              Ski locker







                                                                                  1



                                                              1  Drain plug












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                        Engine compartment                    Draining the bilge water on water
                                                              This model is equipped with a self-draining
                                                              deck and bilge pump to drain the bilge water
                                                              on water.

                                                              Self-draining deck
                                                    1
                                                              Most water that enters the deck area drains
                                                              automatically out the stern through the large
                                                              drain hole in the deck.
                                                              A one-way check valve in the drain prevents
                                                              water from traveling back to the deck while
                        1  Engine compartment drain plug      the boat is moored or moving in reverse.
                        To drain the bilge water from the hull:  Bilge pump
                        Remove the hull drain  plug  at  the stern  to  Your boat is equipped with a drainage sys-
                        drain the water. Check the condition of the O-  tem that channels water that enters the boat
                        ring on the hull drain plug, and then securely  from the storage compartments to the bilge
                        install the drain plug.               under the engine compartment.
                                                              When the “Bilge” button is tapped, the bilge
                                                              pump will operate.


                                                                                     SE
                                                                FUEL
                                                                100 %
                                                                    19
                                                                           x1000 rpm
                                                  1                13.0  V  9
                                                                   START
                                                                             Bilge  Blower
                        1  Hull drain plug
                                                                             1
                                                              1  “Bilge” button

















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                                                              TIP:
                                                              When the bilge pump operates automatically,
                                                              the bilge pump will not stop until most of the
                                                              bilge water is drained.






                                                      1

                        1  Bilge pump outlet

                        TIP:
                         The “BILGE” switch light comes on while
                          the bilge pump is operating.



                                                   1










                        1  “BILGE” switch
                         The bilge pump will operate every 2 min-
                          utes automatically, even if the “Bilge” but-
                          ton is not tapped.

                        Even if the “Bilge” button is not tapped to op-
                        erate the bilge pump, the bilge pump will de-
                        tect when there is excessive water in the bilge
                        and will automatically drain most of it through
                        the bilge pump outlet. This  function works
                        automatically, even if the battery switches are
                        turned to the off position.







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                                 Engine break-in
                         NOTICE

                        Failure to perform the engine break-in
                        could result in reduced engine life or even
                        severe engine damage.
                        The engine break-in period is essential to al-
                        low the various components of the engines to
                        wear and polish themselves to the correct
                        operating clearances. This ensures proper
                        performance and promotes longer compo-
                        nent life.
                        (1) Check the engine oil level. (See page 91
                            for information on checking  the  engine
                            oil level.)
                        (2) Launch the boat and start the engines.
                            (See page 106 for information on starting
                            the engines.)
                        (3) For the first 5 minutes, operate with the
                            engines speed below 2000 r/min.
                        (4) For the next 90 minutes, operate with the
                            engines speed below 5000 r/min.
                        After the engine break-in is complete, the
                        boat can be operated normally.



























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                             WARNING
                        Failure to inspect or maintain the boat properly increases the possibility of an accident
                        or damage to the boat. Do not operate the boat if you find any problem.
                        If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual, have the
                        boat inspected by a Yamaha Boat Dealer.

                        Pre-operation checklist
                        Before operating this boat, perform the checks in the following checklist. Always follow the inspec-
                        tion and maintenance procedures and schedules described in this owner’s/operator’s manual.
                        Pre-operation checks should be made each time the boat is used. These checks can be com-
                        pleted in a short time. It is worth the time spent to ensure safety and reliability.
                                 ITEM                          CHECK                     PAGE
                         PRE-LAUNCH CHECKS
                         Steering system       Check for proper steering operation.       97
                         Remote control levers  Check for proper throttle operation.      97
                                               Check for proper shift operation.
                         Throttle/shift paddles   Check for proper operation.             98
                         (255XD)
                         Fire extinguisher     Check readiness of the extinguisher.       98
                         Hull                  Check hull for damage and cracks before launching.  —
                         Access port caps      Check for proper installation.             100
                         Jet intakes           Check that no debris is in the intakes before launching.  100
                         Fuel system           Check fuel system for leaks.               100
                         Engine oil level      Check engine oil level; add as necessary.  91
                         Batteries             Check battery condition, mounting, and connection.  101
                         Bilge water           Check the engine compartment for bilge water.  102
                         Drain plug            Check the drain plug for damage and foreign material   102
                                               and check that they are securely installed.
                         Engine compartment and   Open the engine hood and check to be sure no gasoline,   102
                         blowers               gasoline vapors, or loose electrical connections are
                                               present. Operate the blowers for at least 4 minutes.
                         Engine hood           Check that the hood latch is secure.       71
                         Lights and horn       Check lights to be sure they operate. Push the horn but-  103, 104
                                               ton to be sure it operates.
                         Engine shut-off cord (lan-  Check the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) for damage.  104
                         yard)
                         Tower and Bimini top  Check that the tower fasteners are secured.  86
                                               Check that the top is secure.
                         POST-LAUNCH CHECKS
                         Switches              Check operation of the main switch and engine shut-off   104
                                               switch.
                         Cooling water pilot outlets  Check that water comes out while the engines are running.  105
                         Fuel level            Check fuel level; add as necessary.        105
                        The steering and shifting pre-operation checks will require two persons: one person to oper-
                        ate the controls and one person to observe the proper operation at the stern.

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                           Pre-operation check points
                        Pre-launch checks
                        Perform the pre-launch checks in the pre-op-
                        eration checklist while the boat is on land.

                        Steering system checks
                        Make sure the steering wheel is not loose.
                        There should not be any free play, either in-                    1
                                                                   1
                        and-out or in rotation. Turn the steering wheel             2
                        fully to the right and left to make sure opera-
                        tion is smooth  and unrestricted throughout  1  Jet thrust nozzle
                        the whole range.                      2  Articulating keel

                                                              Remote control lever checks
                                                                  WARNING
                                                              Do not touch the shift gates while the re-
                                                              mote control levers are being operated,
                                                              otherwise, you could be pinched.
                                                              Operate the remote control levers several
                                          1                   times to make sure that operation is smooth

                                                              throughout the whole range.
                        1  Steering wheel
                                                                              N
                        Make sure both jet thrust nozzles change di-  F 3  2  5  1  5   4 R
                        rections as the steering wheel is turned. The
                        jet thrust nozzles should point to starboard  7                     7
                        (right) when the wheel is turned to the right.      6     6
                        The jet thrust  nozzles should point to port  8                       8
                        (left) when the wheel is turned to the left.
                        There should not be free play between the
                        steering wheel and the jet thrust nozzles. In
                        addition, check that the direction of the artic-
                                                              1  Neutral position
                        ulating keel changes according to the move-  2  TDE position
                        ment of the jet thrust nozzles.       3  Forward position
                                                              4  Reverse position
                                                              5  Shift
                                                              6  Fully closed
                                                              7  Throttle
                                                              8  Fully open




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                        Start the engines before performing the fol-  Throttle/shift paddle checks (255XD)
                        lowing checks. NOTICE: Do not run the en-  Operate  the throttle/shift paddles several
                        gines over 4000 r/min on land. Also, do not  times to make sure that operation is smooth
                        run the engines for more than 15 seconds  throughout the whole range. Also, make sure
                        without  supplying water, otherwise, the  that the throttle/shift paddles return automat-
                        engines could overheat and/or seize.  ically to  their original positions  when re-
                        Check that the shift gates are slightly above  leased.
                        the shift gate neutral position when the re-
                        mote control levers are in the forward posi-   1
                        tion, and that the shift gates are in the fully
                        open position when the remote control levers
                        are moved farther forward.
                        Fully open position
                          1


                                                                       1
                                                              1  Throttle/shift paddle
                          2
                                                              Fire extinguisher check
                                                              As an inboard boat less than 26 feet in length,
                                                              your boat must be fitted with one 5-B (B-1)
                                                              type fire extinguisher when navigating waters
                        1  Shift gate                         controlled by the U.S. Coast Guard. In addi-
                        2  Jet thrust nozzle                  tion, most state and local boating laws re-
                                                              quire that the craft carry a USCG-approved
                        Check that the shift gates are in the fully
                                                              fire extinguisher whenever the boat is operat-
                        closed position when the remote control le-
                                                              ed.
                        vers are in the reverse position.
                                                              Make sure at least one fire extinguisher is
                        Fully closed position
                                                              aboard and full; two fire extinguishers are
                                                              recommended. See the instructions supplied
                                                              by the  extinguisher manufacturer to deter-
                          1
                                                              mine the indication of the condition.
                                                              A fire extinguisher is not standard equipment
                                                              with this boat. If you do not have a fire extin-
                                                              guisher,  contact your local  Yamaha Boat
                                                              Dealer or fire extinguisher dealer for one
                                                              meeting the proper specifications.


                        1  Shift gate



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                        Storing the fire extinguisher         the  flames to be  effective. See below for
                        One fire extinguisher is to be mounted in the  FIRE-PORT™ information.
                        driver’s side console compartment. The fire
                        extinguisher recommended for this location
                        is a chemical-type extinguisher with a capac-
                        ity of two pounds or more.


                                                                                     1





                                                              1  FIRE-PORT™




                        If you choose to have two fire extinguishers,
                        the other fire extinguisher is to be mounted in
                        the enclosed head compartment. There is a
                        location label outside the compartment. This
                        fire extinguisher located  near the  engine
                        compartment should be a “clean agent” type
                        designed to displace oxygen, with an inert
                        gas, such as CO , or FE-36™, and have a ca-
                                     2
                        pacity of five pounds or more.        A FIRE-PORT™ is mounted below the engine
                                                              hood. Use this port to spray the contents of a
                                                              fire extinguisher into the engine compartment
                                                              if  a fire breaks out  in  the engine area.
                                                              WARNING! If there is a fire in the engine
                                                              compartment, opening the hatch will add
                                                              more oxygen to the fire, increasing the risk
                                                              of a larger fire or an explosion.
                                                              If you see smoke or otherwise suspect a fire,
                                                              you can look through the transparent flaps of
                                                              the FIRE-PORT™ to look for signs of flames.
                                                              If there is a fire, push the nozzle of the fire ex-
                        Operating the fire extinguisher       tinguisher through the FIRE-PORT™ and fol-
                        A  chemical-type fire extinguisher may not  low the manufacturer’s instructions to empty
                        help when sprayed into the engine compart-  the contents of the fire extinguisher into the
                        ment through the FIRE-PORT™ because that  engine compartment.
                        type needs to be aimed directly at the base of


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                        A “clean agent” type fire extinguisher is rec-
                        ommended; a chemical-type fire extinguisher
                        may not be adequate in this application.

                        Access port cap check
                        Make sure that the access port caps are se-
                        curely installed.
                        To check the access port caps:                  1
                        (1) Open the rear platform hatch. (See page
                            77 for information on the rear platform
                            hatch.)                           1  Jet intake
                        (2) Make sure that the access port caps are
                            securely installed. If they are removed or  In some cases, the engines may overheat be-
                            are  not locked, securely install  them.  cause of a lack of cooling water, and damage
                            (See page 140 for information on the ac-  could result.  If the jet  intakes are clogged,
                            cess port caps.)                  clean them. (See page 140 for information on
                                                              the jet intakes.) WARNING! Rotating parts
                                                              could cause severe injury or death. Before
                                                              attempting to remove weeds or debris
                                                      1
                                                              from the jet intakes or impeller areas; shut
                                                              off the engines, remove the main switch
                                                              key, and then remove the engine shut-off
                                                              cord (lanyard) from the  engine shut-off
                                                              switch.

                                                              Fuel system checks
                        1  Access port cap                    Check the fuel filler hoses and joints in the
                                                              engine compartment for damage, loose-
                        (3) Close the rear platform hatch.    ness, and signs of leaking. At least annually,
                                                              or if a problem is suspected, check the fuel
                        Jet intake checks                     tank and fuel filler hoses and clamps. Have
                        Carefully check the jet intakes under the boat  a Yamaha Boat Dealer check the fuel tank
                        for weeds, debris, or anything else that might  and fuel filler hoses and clamps. WARNING!
                        restrict the intake of water. If the intakes are  If there are signs of leaking fuel, do not
                        clogged, cavitation could occur, reducing jet  operate the boat until the source of the
                        thrust, and possibly  damaging jet pump  fuel leak is found and corrected. Gasoline
                        parts.                                and its vapors are highly flammable and
                                                              explosive.







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                        Engine oil level check                Battery check
                        Make sure that the engine oil level is between  Make sure that the battery terminals are not
                        the minimum level mark and maximum level  damaged and that the battery leads are con-
                        mark on the dipstick. (See page 91 for infor-  nected properly.  WARNING! The  battery
                        mation on checking the engine oil level.)  must always be fully charged and in good
                                                              condition.  Loss of battery power may
                                                              leave  you stranded. Never operate the
                                                              boat if the start battery does not have suf-
                                                              ficient power to start the engines or if it
                                                              shows any other signs of decreased pow-
                                                              er.
                          1

                                                                      2      1          2

                        1  Dipstick


                                                                                               1

                                                1
                                                   2
                                                              1  Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead
                                                              2  Negative (–) battery terminal: Black lead






                        1  Maximum level mark
                        2  Minimum level mark




















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                        Bilge water check                     Blower checks
                        Make sure that no bilge water has collected in
                                                                  WARNING
                        the engine compartment. If bilge water has
                        collected in the engine compartment drain it.  Gasoline vapors  can explode. Before
                        (See page 92 for information on draining the  starting the engines, check the engine
                        bilge water.)                         compartment for  gasoline, gasoline va-
                                                              pors, and loose electrical connections,
                        Drain plug check                      and then operate the blowers for at least 4
                        Loosen the drain plug and remove them, and  minutes. Do not start the engines or oper-
                        then make sure that the plug and the O-ring  ate the blowers if you can smell gasoline
                        on the hull drain plug are not damaged and  vapors in the engine compartment or if
                        that there is no foreign material  on  the  there are any loose electrical connections.
                        threads or the O-ring on the hull drain plug.  Contact a Yamaha Boat Dealer if there is a
                        NOTICE: Before installing the drain plug,  problem you cannot locate or correct.
                        clean the drain plug threads and the O-
                                                              Make sure that the blowers operate properly.
                        ring on the hull drain plug to remove any
                        foreign materials, such as dirt  or sand.                       1
                        Otherwise, the drain plug could be dam-
                        aged, allowing water to enter the engine
                        compartment. Make sure that  the  drain
                        plug is tightened securely before launch-  1
                        ing the boat. Otherwise, water may flood
                        the boat and cause it to submerge.
                        Securely install the drain plug by tightening it
                        until it stop.

                                                              1  Blower

                                                              To check the operation using the multi-func-
                                                              tion display:
                                                              Tap  the “Blower” button.  Check that  the
                                                              blowers operate when the button is blue and
                                                              that the blowers stop when the button is gray.

                                                  1
                        1  Hull drain plug










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                                                                                 2
                                                SE
                           FUEL
                           100 %                                                             1
                              19
                                      x1000 rpm

                              START
                             13.0  V  9
                                       Bilge  Blower
                                            1
                        1  “Blower” button                    1  Bow light
                                                              2  Anchor light
                        To check the operation using the switch pan-
                        el:                                   To check the operation using the multi-func-
                        Push the “BLOWER” switch. Check that the  tion display:
                        blowers operate when the switch light is on  (1) Tap the “Nav” (Navigation) light button
                        and that the blowers stop when the switch  on the system control screen. Check that
                        light is off.                            the bow light and anchor light come on
                                                                 when the button is blue  and that both
                                                                 lights go off when the button is gray.
                                                              (2) Tap the “Anchor” light button on the sys-
                                                                 tem control screen. Check that only the
                                                    1            anchor light comes on when the button is
                                                                 blue and that the anchor light goes off
                                                                 when the button is gray.

                                                                                RUNNING MODE
                                                                      SW
                                                                                          DEPTH
                                                                                           .8 9  ft
                        1  “BLOWER” switch
                                                                                        19
                                                                               x1000 rpm
                        Navigation and anchor lights checks
                                                                 H
                        Make sure that the bow light and anchor light
                                                                                       HOUSE
                        operate properly. (See page 80.)                           9   13.0  V
                                                                         Nav  Anchor
                        TIP:
                        Before operating the boat in daylight hours      1    2
                        after checking the navigation and anchor  1  “Nav” (Navigation) light button
                        lights, store the anchor light.       2  “Anchor” light button
                                                              TIP:
                                                              You can also tap the navigation light indicator
                                                              and the anchor light indicator on the status


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                        indicator bar to turn the bow light and anchor  Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check
                        light on or off.                      Make sure that the engine shut-off cord (lan-
                                                              yard) is not damaged. If the cord is damaged,
                        To check the operation using the switch pan-  replace it.  WARNING! Never try to repair
                        el:                                   the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) or tie it
                        Push the “NAV LIGHTS” switch. Check that  together. The  engine  shut-off cord (lan-
                        only the anchor light or both the anchor light  yard) may not pull free when the operator
                        and bow light come on when the switch light  falls off, allowing the boat to continue to
                        comes on and that both lights go off when the  run and cause an accident.
                        switch light is off.










                                           1



                        1  “NAV LIGHTS” switch                Post-launch checks
                                                              Perform the post-launch checks in the pre-
                        Horn check                            operation checklist while  the boat  is in  the
                        Push the “HORN” switch and check that the  water and the engines are running.
                        horn sounds.
                        The switch light comes on while the horn is  Engine shut-off switch check
                        operating.                            Check the engine shut-off switch for proper
                                                              operation.
                                                              (1) Start the engines. (See page 106 for in-
                                          1                      formation on starting the engines.)
                                                              (2) Pull the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to
                                                                 remove the clip from the engine shut-off
                                                                 switch to make sure that the engines
                                                                 stop immediately.
                                                              (3) Make  sure that  the engines cannot  be
                                                                 started with the clip removed from the
                                                                 engine shut-off switch.
                        1  “HORN” switch






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                                                              TIP:
                                                              It may take up to 20 seconds for water  to
                                                              reach  the pilot  outlets when first  launching
                                                    1         the boat. The amount and force of the exiting
                                                              water will vary with engine speed.
                                                              NOTICE
                                                    2
                                                              A continuous flow of water from the pilot
                                                              outlets shows  that water is  flowing
                                                              through the engine cooling water passag-
                                                              es. If water is not flowing out of the pilot
                        1  Engine shut-off switch
                                                              outlets during operation, do not continue
                        2  Clip
                                                              to run the engines. Overheating and seri-
                        Cooling water pilot outlet check      ous damage could occur. (See “Over tem-
                        Check that water comes out from the pilot  perature warning” on  page  65 for more
                        outlets while the engines are running in the  information.)
                        water. If water is not circulating, something
                        may be clogging the intake grates. Refer to
                                                              Fuel level check
                        “Jet pump clean-out procedure” on page
                                                              Check the amount of fuel remaining in the
                        140.
                                                              fuel tank using the fuel level bar graph on the
                                                              multi-function display.
                                                                 1



                                                                                    SE    S
                                                                FUEL
                                                                100 %
                                                                   19
                                                                          x1000 rpm
                                                                                         MPH
                                                                   START
                                                                  13.0  V  9
                                                                            Bilge  Blower
                                                              1  Fuel level bar graph

                                                              Add fuel if necessary. (See page 89 for infor-
                                                              mation on filling the fuel tank.)











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                                Driving your boat
                        Getting to know your boat
                        Operating your boat requires skills acquired
                        through practice over a period of time. Take
                        the time to learn the basic techniques well
                        before attempting more difficult maneuvers.
                        Boating with your new boat can be a very en-
                        joyable activity, providing you with hours of
                        pleasure. But it is essential to familiarize your-
                        self with the operation of the boat to achieve  Always attach the engine shut-off cord (lan-
                        the skill necessary to enjoy boating safely.  yard) to your PFD before operating.
                        Before operating this boat, read this own-  You  and all  other passengers must always
                        er’s/operator’s manual, the  Operation  In-  wear a USCG-approved PFD when riding in
                        struction card, and all labels on the boat. Pay  the boat.
                        particular attention to the safety information  Grip the steering wheel firmly and keep both
                        beginning on page 11. These  materials  feet on the deck when driving the boat.
                        should give you an understanding of the boat
                        and its operation. This boat is designed to  Starting the engines
                        carry one operator and up to 11 passengers.   WARNING
                          Maximum load:                       Severe injury or death may result if you ig-
                            Total weight of cargo, operator, and   nore any of the following:
                            passengers:                        Before operating your boat, become fa-
                              1066 kg (2350 lb)                miliar  with all controls. Consult a
                            Total weight of operator and passen-  Yamaha Boat Dealer about any control
                            gers:                              or function you do not fully understand.
                              998 kg (2200 lb)                 Failure to understand how the controls
                                                               work could cause  an accident or pre-
                                                               vent you from avoiding an accident.
                        Learning to operate your boat
                                                               Gasoline vapors can  explode.  Before
                        Before boating, always perform the pre-oper-
                                                               starting the engines, check the engine
                        ation checks  listed  on page  96. The short
                                                               compartment for gasoline, gasoline va-
                        time spent checking the boat will reward you
                                                               pors, and loose electrical connections,
                        with added safety and reliability.
                                                               and then operate the blowers for at least
                        Know and follow  U.S. Coast Guard, state,
                                                               4 minutes. Do not start the engines or
                        and local laws when operating your boat.
                                                               operate the blowers  if  you can  smell
                        Select a wide area to learn in, where visibility
                                                               gasoline vapors in the engine compart-
                        is good and other boat traffic is light. Keep
                                                               ment or if there are any loose electrical
                        the proper distance from other boats and ve-
                                                               connections. Contact a  Yamaha Boat
                        hicles.  Do not operate  where people are
                                                               Dealer if there is a problem you cannot
                        swimming.
                                                               locate or correct.
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                         Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
                          to your PFD before operating. Failure to
                          attach the cord could  result in a run-
                          away boat if the operator is ejected.
                         Do not apply throttle when anyone is at
                          the rear of the boat. Turn the engines off
                          or keep them at idle. Water and debris
                          exiting the jet thrust nozzles can cause
                          severe injury.
                                                                                       1
                        (1) Always make sure the boat is launched
                            and used in waters that are free from  1  Hull drain plug
                            weeds and  debris,  and at least 90 cm
                                                              (2) Turn the battery switch to the ON posi-
                            (3 ft) deep from the bottom of the boat.
                                                                 tion.
                            WARNING! Never operate in water
                                                              (3) Turn the main switch key to the on posi-
                            that is less than 90 cm (3 ft) deep from
                                                                 tion to operate the blowers automatically
                            the bottom of the boat. You increase
                                                                 for 5 minutes.
                            your chance of hitting an underwater
                                                              TIP:
                            obstacle. You could be injured. Peb-
                                                              To operate the blowers manually, tap the
                            bles or sand can also be sucked into
                                                              “Blower” button. Ventilate the engine com-
                            the  jet intakes,  damaging the impel-
                                                              partment for at least 4 minutes, and then tap
                            lers.
                                                              the “Blower” button again  to turn  off the
                                                              blowers.
                                                                                     SE
                                                                FUEL
                                                                100 %
                                     90 cm (3 ft)
                                                                    19
                                                                           x1000 rpm
                                                                   START
                                                                   13.0  V  9
                                                                             Bilge  Blower
                         NOTICE                                                   1

                        There is a hull drain plug at the bottom of  1  “Blower” button
                        the  stern. Check the O-ring on  the  hull
                        drain plug and make sure that the plug is  TIP:
                        tightened securely  before launching the  You can also push the “BLOWER” switch to
                        boat. Otherwise, water may flood the boat  ventilate the engine compartment.
                        and cause it to submerge.





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                                                              TIP:
                                                              The engines will not start when the clip is re-
                                                              moved from the engine shut-off switch.
                                                              (5) Put the remote control levers in the neu-
                                                    1
                                                                 tral position. The starter motors will not
                                                                 operate unless the remote control levers
                                                                 are in neutral.
                                                              (6) Turn the main switch key to the on posi-
                                                                 tion.

                        1  “BLOWER” switch

                        (4) Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
                            to your PFD. Install the clip onto the en-
                            gine shut-off switch by pushing the clip
                            groove over the nut beneath the knob.
                            Be sure the cord is not wrapped around
                            the steering wheel or tangled in the con-
                            trols.  WARNING! Check  that the en-
                            gine shut-off cord (lanyard) is
                                                              (7) Push the “START/STOP” buttons and re-
                            attached correctly. If the engine shut-
                                                                 lease them when the engines start. If the
                            off cord (lanyard) is not attached cor-
                                                                 engines do not start after 5 seconds of
                            rectly, it may not pull free when the
                                                                 cranking, release the buttons. Wait at
                            operator falls off, allowing the boat to
                                                                 least 15 seconds before trying to start
                            continue to run and  cause  an acci-
                                                                 the engines again. NOTICE: If the start-
                            dent.
                                                                 er motors are engaged continuously
                                                                 for more than 5 seconds, the start bat-
                                                                 tery will become quickly discharged
                                                                 and it will be impossible to start the
                                                3
                                                                 engines. The starter motors may also
                                                                 be damaged if they are engaged con-
                                                                 tinuously for more than 5 seconds.
                                   1
                                   2

                        1  Engine shut-off switch
                        2  Clip
                        3  Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)





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                                         1                                     1

                        1  “START/STOP” button                1  “START/STOP” button

                        On this boat, the engines are connected di-  TIP:
                        rectly to the drive units. Starting either engine  The engines can also be stopped by pulling
                        generates some  thrust immediately. Only  the engine shut-off cord (lanyard).
                        enough throttle should be applied to keep the  (3) Turn the main switch key to the off posi-
                        engine at a fast enough idle to stay running.  tion.
                        TIP:
                        Immediately  after starting  the engines, the
                        engine speed will not increase even if you ap-
                        ply the throttle. To increase the engine speed
                        after starting the engines, wait a few seconds
                        before applying the throttle.

                        Stopping the engines
                             WARNING
                        Once the engines have stopped, you have
                                                              (4) Remove the main switch key and the en-
                        NO STEERING CONTROL over  the boat.
                                                                 gine shut-off cord (lanyard) if the boat will
                        You could collide with another boat,  a
                                                                 be left unattended.
                        dock, or other obstacle.
                        Stopping the engines immediately after oper-  Leaving a dock
                        ating at  high  engine speeds is  not recom-  Because boats steer from the stern, the stern
                        mended. Let the engines cool off at idle or  first moves in the direction opposite your de-
                        low speed for a few minutes first.    sired turn. It is especially important to under-
                        To stop the engines:                  stand this characteristic when leaving a dock.
                        (1) Return the remote control levers to the  If you move the remote control levers to the
                            neutral position.                 forward position and simply turn the steering
                        (2) Push the “START/STOP” buttons.    wheel to steer the bow away from the dock,
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                        parking space, you will drive the stern of the  A. More throttle produces high thrust, so
                        boat into the dock.                      the boat will turn more sharply.
                        The following  steps  are basic maneuvering
                        techniques which can be used in most cir-  A
                        cumstances:
                        (1) With the engines idling and the bow still
                            moored to the dock, turn the steering
                            wheel toward the dock. Moving the re-
                            mote control levers into the TDE position
                            or forward position will start to move the
                            stern of the boat away from the dock.
                        (2) When the stern is out a few feet, release
                            the bow  mooring, and then turn  the
                                                              B. Less throttle produces low thrust, so the
                            steering wheel to the center position or
                                                                 boat will turn more gradually.
                            away from the dock. Move the remote
                            control levers into  the reverse  position  B
                            and move away from the dock.

                        Turning the boat
                             WARNING
                         Do not pull the remote control levers
                          back to idle when trying to steer away
                          from objects — you need throttle to
                          steer.
                         Be sure passengers are holding on be-  C. Pulling the remote control levers back to
                          fore making turns. An unprepared pas-  idle or the neutral position produces only
                          senger could lose balance and fall.    minimum thrust. If you are traveling  at
                                                                 speeds above trolling, you will have rap-
                        Steering control depends on the combination
                                                                 idly decreasing ability  to steer without
                        of steering wheel position and the amount of
                                                                 throttle. You may still have some turning
                        throttle.
                                                                 ability immediately after pulling the re-
                        Water sucked in through the intake grates is
                                                                 mote control levers back to  idle, but
                        pressurized by the impellers in the jet pumps.
                                                                 when the engines slow down, the boat
                        As the pressurized water is expelled from the
                                                                 will no longer respond to steering wheel
                        pumps through the jet thrust nozzles, it cre-
                                                                 input until you apply throttle again or you
                        ates thrust to move and steer the boat. The
                                                                 reach a trolling speed.
                        higher the engine speed, the more thrust is
                                                                 At trolling speed, the boat can be turned
                        produced.
                                                                 gradually by steering wheel  position
                        The amount of jet thrust, in addition to the po-
                                                                 alone using just the amount of thrust
                        sition of the steering wheel, determines how
                                                                 available at engine idle.
                        sharply you turn.
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                                                              Turning right
                         C













                        D. If the boat is moving and the remote con-
                            trol levers are in the neutral position, or if
                                                              Boating with passengers
                            there is no thrust because  the engines
                            are stopped, the  boat will  go  straight  WARNING
                            even though the steering wheel is turned.
                                                              When  passengers are on board,  make
                            You need throttle to steer.
                                                              sure they are seated and holding onto the
                         D                                    handgrips, handrails, or straps before you
                                                              start  to accelerate. An  unprepared pas-
                                                              senger could lose balance and fall.
                                                              Your boat is designed for one operator and
                                                              up to 11 passengers only. Never have more
                                                              than 12 people in the boat. Passengers must
                                                              sit in one of the seats and hold onto the hand-
                                                              grips. Passengers should sit so the weight in
                                                              the boat is balanced from side-to-side and
                                                              bow-to-stern as much as possible. If the pas-
                                                              senger seat in front of the helm is used, be
                        Turning left
                                                              sure  the operator’s  view ahead is not ob-
                                                              structed.
                                                                Maximum load:
                                                                  Total weight of cargo, operator, and
                                                                  passengers:
                                                                    1066 kg (2350 lb)
                                                                  Total weight of operator and passen-
                                                                  gers:
                                                                    998 kg (2200 lb)







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                        Stopping the boat
                             WARNING

                         Allow adequate stopping distance.        152 m (498 ft)
                         Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
                          member, boats do not have brakes.
                         Operate defensively at safe speeds and
                          keep a safe distance away from people,
                          objects, and other boats to give you time
                          to stop.
                         Do not shut the engines off when slow-
                          ing down in case you need engine power
                          to steer away from a boat or other ob-
                          stacle that comes into your path.
                         You will lose steering control if you com-
                          pletely  pull the remote control levers
                          back to idle. You need throttle to steer.
                         Do not use the reverse function to slow
                          down or stop the boat  from planing
                          speed as it could cause you to lose con-
                          trol, be ejected, or impact the steering
                          wheel or other  parts of the boat.  This
                          could increase the risk of serious injury.
                        The boat is  not equipped  with  a separate
                        braking system. It is stopped by water resis-
                        tance after the remote control levers are
                        moved back to idle. From full speed, the boat
                        stops in approximately 152 m (498 ft) after
                        the remote control levers are moved back to
                        idle. The stopping distance varies depending
                        on gross  weight,  water surface conditions,
                        and wind direction. The  stated straight-line
                        stopping distance should be used for a refer-
                        ence. The boat slows down as soon as the
                        remote control levers are returned to idle but
                        will coast for a distance before fully stopping.
                        If you are not sure you can stop in time before
                        hitting an obstacle, apply throttle and turn in
                        another direction.





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                        Operation

                        Boarding from the water               Boarding from a dock or landing jetty
                                                              (1) Board the boat from the side. One per-
                             WARNING
                                                                 son should board at a time by stepping
                        To avoid  severe injury or death, do  not  into the boat. Never jump in. Avoid step-
                        board from the rear, use swim platform, or  ping  on slick gelcoat  surfaces on the
                        swim behind boat if the engines are run-  boat’s gunwales, especially if wet.
                        ning.                                 (2) Sit in one of the seats provided and put
                         Severe internal injuries can occur if wa-  both feet on the deck.
                          ter is forced into body cavities as a re-
                          sult of being near the jet thrust nozzles.  Docking
                         Exhaust gases coming from underneath  (1) Make  sure no obstructions, boats, or
                          the swim platform contain carbon mon-  swimmers are close to the boat. Come to
                          oxide, a colorless, odorless gas which  a stop before you reach the dock.
                          may cause brain damage or death when  (2) Notice how wind and water currents are
                          inhaled. Symptoms include nausea, diz-  affecting boat movement as you attach
                          ziness, and drowsiness.                your mooring lines and fenders.
                                                              (3) Approach the dock at idle speed. Use re-
                        (1) Be sure the  engines are  off,  and then
                                                                 verse as necessary during slow-speed
                            move to the stern of the boat.
                                                                 maneuvering to help control speed and
                        (2) Pull out the stern  ladder  and  climb up
                                                                 direction. Position the boat according to
                            onto the swim platform. (See page 82 for
                                                                 wind and water conditions. WARNING!
                            information on the stern ladder.)
                                                                 Do not use your hand, arm, or other
                                                                 parts of your body to try to keep the
                                                                 boat from hitting the dock. You could
                                                                 be injured if the boat pushes against
                                                                 the dock.








                        (3) Return the stern ladder to the stowed po-
                            sition, and then sit in one of the seats
                            provided.

                        Boarding from the bow
                        A bow ladder is available when boarding from
                        the bow of the boat is desired, when the boat
                        is beached. (See page 81 for bow ladder us-
                        ing procedures.)



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                        Wind or current pushing boat away from   Pull the throttle/shift paddle (right) to move
                        dock:                                 the boat forward or pull the throttle/shift pad-
                        Slowly approach the dock at about a 45° an-  dle (left) to move the boat in reverse at a slow
                        gle. Secure the bow to the dock, and then  speed and dock the boat.
                        use engine  thrust  or a boat hook to  gently
                        move the stern to the dock.
                                                                                    1
                                      Wind or current
                                                                    2







                                                              1  Throttle/shift paddle (right)
                                                              2  Throttle/shift paddle (left)
                        Wind or current pushing boat toward
                        dock:
                        Slowly maneuver to a shallow angle and al-
                        low the boat to move toward the dock.


                                 Wind or current











                        No wind or current:
                        Approach the dock at a shallow angle. Se-
                        cure the bow to the dock, and then use en-
                        gine thrust or a boat hook to gently move the
                        stern to the dock.

                        To dock using the DRiVE mode (255XD):
                        Move the remote control levers to the neutral
                        position, and then activate the DRiVE mode.
                        (See page 48.)




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                        Beaching                              Anchoring
                         NOTICE                                   WARNING

                         Small pebbles, sand, seaweed, and oth-  Always anchor from the bow. Anchoring
                          er debris can be sucked into the jet in-  from  the stern will  make the boat un-
                          takes  and impair or damage  the    steady. A strong current can pull a stern-
                          impellers. Always stop the engines be-  anchored boat underwater.
                          fore beaching the boat. Be sure the boat
                                                              Select an anchor appropriate for your boat
                          is in water 90 cm (3 ft) deep  from the
                                                              and water conditions. A “Danforth” (or fluke)
                          bottom  of the boat  before starting the
                                                              type anchor is suitable for most applications;
                          engines again.
                                                              your  Yamaha Boat Dealer can help you
                         Do not beach the boat on rocky beach-
                                                              choose an anchor.
                          es. The hull gelcoat and exposed pump
                                                              (1) Make sure the anchor line is securely tied
                          housings can be damaged.
                                                                 to the anchor and to the bow eye or a
                         Pay attention to shifts in tides. Beaching
                                                                 bow cleat.
                          at high tide may make it impossible to
                                                              (2) Move the  boat to the  spot where  you
                          re-launch the boat if the tide recedes.
                                                                 want to lower the  anchor, heading  the
                        (1) Make sure  no obstructions, boats,  or  boat into the wind or current. Stop the
                            swimmers are near the beach.         boat, and then lower the anchor until it
                        (2) Approach the beach slowly and stop the  hits bottom.
                            engines when the water is about 90 cm  (3) While keeping tension on the line, slowly
                            (3 ft) deep from the bottom of the boat.  back up the boat until you have let out
                            Remember: turning is  impossible with  line that is 4–6 times the depth of the wa-
                            the engines stopped.                 ter. For example, if you are anchoring in
                        (3) Get out of the boat and pull the bow up  10 feet of water, let out 40–60 feet of line.
                            on the beach.                        Secure the line.
                        (4) When leaving the beach, push the boat  (4) Pull on the line to be sure the anchor is
                            out into water that is at least 90 cm (3 ft)  holding. Also,  periodically check your
                            deep from the bottom of the boat before  boat’s position against the shoreline to
                            starting the engines.                make sure it is not drifting and dragging
                                                                 the anchor. Reset if necessary.
                                                              (5) To pull in (“weigh”) the anchor, start the
                                                                 engines and move forward, keeping ten-
                                                                 sion on the line as you pull it in. When the
                                                                 anchor line is straight up and down, pull
                                                                 hard to lift the anchor from the bottom
                                                                 material.








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                        (6) If the anchor is stuck on the bottom, try  To cross a wake or swell, change your speed
                            this: Let out a few feet of anchor line and  and choose the angle at which you cross the
                            secure the line to the boat, again. Slowly  wake or swell. Usually, a slower speed and
                            maneuver the boat around the anchor  “quartering” the wake (crossing at an angle)
                            until the anchor pulls loose. Keep the line  will reduce the jolt.
                            taut during this procedure.       Two other things you may notice. The first is
                                                              that crossing a group of wakes or swells is
                        Crossing wakes and swells             not as easy or smooth as crossing just one
                        You will not always have flat, smooth water.  wake. The second is that when you quarter
                        There will  be  swells and wakes from other  the wake or swell, the boat will try to steer
                        boats, etc.                           away from the wake or swell. When crossing
                        The best way to cross wakes and swells is  at a 45° angle, you may not notice this, but at
                        with the least jolt to you and the boat. Small  a smaller angle, say 10°, it can be very strong.
                        swells are not as difficult to cross as larger  Be prepared to steer and balance as neces-
                        swells or wakes. Crossing a sharp wake gives  sary.
                        more of a jolt than a broad swell.
                                                                  Wake




                                   Sharp wakes

                                                                  90˚
                                                                            45˚
                                                                                     10˚
                                    Broad swell


























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                             Post-operation checks               alternately pushing the remote control le-
                        These post-operation procedures are devel-  ver up to half throttle and back to idle for
                        oped to help preserve the long-term appear-  10 to 15 seconds. NOTICE: Do not run
                        ance and reliability of your boat. Perform  the engine over 4000 r/min on land. Al-
                        these procedures as soon as possible after  so, do not run  the engine for more
                        the boat is loaded back on the trailer after the  than 15 seconds without  supplying
                        day’s use.                               water,  otherwise, the engine  could
                        Some owners prefer to moor their boat sea-  overheat and/or seize.
                        sonally, rather than keeping it on the trailer  (3) Stop the engine.
                        between uses.  Extended mooring  is not  (4) Wash down the hull, helm, and both jet
                        recommended by Yamaha, but can be        drive units with fresh water.
                        performed if proper precautions are taken  (5) Open the rear platform hatch. (See page
                        to help guard against prolonged environ-  77 for rear platform hatch opening and
                        mental exposure  and marine growth.      closing procedures.)
                        Proper flushing of the cooling system on  (6) Remove the access port caps to let any
                        each engine is not possible with the boat in  water drain  that has pooled  on them.
                        the water. In addition, conditions such as  (See page 140 for access port cap re-
                        stray electrical voltage in the water, marine  moval and installation procedures.) If the
                        organisms, and saltwater corrosion can ad-  boat will be stored on the trailer nearby,
                        versely affect the life of many boat compo-  leave the caps out until you prepare to
                        nents.  NOTICE: Leaving the boat in the  launch the boat again. If the boat will be
                        water for extended periods will accelerate  transported on the trailer any distance,
                        the rate of normal deterioration of the ex-  temporarily reinstall the caps and close
                        posed drive components.                  the hatch until you get home. Open the
                        If you do decide to moor your boat, be sure to  hatch again when you arrive and remove
                        remove it from the water periodically to clean  the caps as before. Leave the caps loose
                        the hull and jet pump areas. The frequency of  until you plan to transport the boat on the
                        maintenance required will depend upon    trailer again. NOTICE: Leaving the ac-
                        whether the water is salt water or fresh water  cess port caps out when you are not
                        and other local water conditions. See  your  using or transporting the boat helps
                        dealer for additional preventative mainte-  keep them from becoming stuck in the
                        nance recommendations on mooring and/or  access ports.
                        saltwater use for your area.          (7) Remove the hull drain plug. (See page
                        (1) After putting the boat on the trailer, flush  92.)
                            the cooling  system  on each engine  to  (8) Rinse  the engine compartment with a
                            prevent the cooling  system from  clog-  small amount of fresh water. Be careful
                            ging up with salt, sand, or dirt. Refer to  not to get water on the air filter area or
                            page 123 for the cooling system flushing  electrical components. Allow any water
                            procedure.                           in the bilge to drain out. After the water
                        (2) Drain residual water from the exhaust  has drained, wipe the engine compart-
                            system by starting the engine, and then  ment and bilge with dry rags.


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                        (9) Reinstall the hull drain plug.  NOTICE:
                            Tighten the hull drain  plug  securely
                            before launching the boat. Otherwise,
                            water may flood the boat and cause it
                            to submerge. Clean any foreign mate-
                            rial, such  as dirt or sand, from the
                            threads  and the O-ring on the hull
                            drain plug before installing the drain
                            plug.
                        (10) Spray a rust inhibitor, such as Yamaha
                            Silicone Protectant and Lubricant, on
                            metallic parts to minimize corrosion.
                        (11) Use a boat cover designed for your boat,
                            or store the boat in a building or under a
                            canopy or carport in order to prevent rain
                            from falling onto the boat. Because all of
                            the water  will not be drained from  the
                            deck automatically, take sufficient mea-
                            sures to prevent rainwater from entering
                            the boat. NOTICE: Make sure that the
                            turnbuckles on the boat cover do not
                            contact the boat directly when using
                            the cover. Otherwise, the boat could
                            be damaged.
                        (12) Turn the battery switch to the OFF (red)
                            position. (See page 33 for more informa-
                            tion.)
























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                        Trailering

                                Trailering the boat           Use safety chains between the towing vehicle
                                                              and the trailer so the trailer will not detach
                             WARNING
                                                              completely from the towing vehicle if it acci-
                        Avoid accident and injury from improper  dentally comes loose from the hitch ball.
                        trailering:                           Crisscross the chains under the trailer tongue
                         The  trailer must be matched  for  the  so the tongue will not hit the road surface if it
                          boat’s weight and hull.             falls loose. Rig the chains as tightly as possi-
                         The towing vehicle must have the ca-  ble while allowing just enough slack to permit
                          pacity of pulling the load. Pulling a load  tight turns.
                          that exceeds the towing capacity may  Be sure the tongue weight (vertical weight on
                          cause loss of control.              the hitch point) is correct. Generally, 5% to
                         Be sure the boat is secured to the trailer  10% of the combined weight of the boat and
                          and the trailer is properly hitched to the  trailer should be on the tongue. Too much or
                          towing vehicle before towing.       too little weight can cause difficult steering or
                         Read the manuals supplied with the  trailer swaying.
                          trailer by the manufacturer.
                                                              Trailering checklist
                        A trailer is provided as standard equipment
                                                               Check your state laws to be sure your trail-
                        with your boat. If you need to obtain another
                                                               er meets all regulations, such as proper li-
                        trailer, choose one that  is manufactured  to
                                                               censing, brake, axle load, and safety chain
                        carry a boat of the size and weight of your
                                                               requirements.
                        boat. Check the certification label on the left
                                                               Check the trailer for any loose fasteners or
                        forward side of the trailer. This label  is  re-
                                                               damaged parts.
                        quired to show the Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
                                                               Check the tires for proper inflation.
                        ing (GVWR), which is the load carrying
                                                               Check the wheel bearings and wheel lug
                        capacity of the trailer plus the trailer’s weight.
                                                               nuts before each trip.
                        Be sure that the total weight of your boat, any
                                                               Check the tail, brake, and turn signal lights
                        cargo, and the trailer weight itself does not
                                                               for proper operation.
                        exceed the GVWR.
                        Hitch
                        The trailer hitch ball must match the size of
                        the socket on the trailer hitch coupler. Hitch-
                        es are divided into classes that specify the
                        Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) and the maxi-
                        mum tongue weight. Always use a hitch rated
                        for the same or higher class. Use a bolted-on
                        or welded-on hitch; clamp-on bumper hitch-
                        es are not recommended. Be sure the trailer
                        hitch’s release handle is latched with the lock
                        pin installed before towing.



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                         Secure the bow of the boat to the trailer   Be sure any cargo that must be carried in
                          with the winch line and also with the chain.  the boat as well as the folding windshield
                          Secure the stern eyes to the trailer with tie-  and all hatches are  secured. A durable,
                          downs.                               properly fitting cover, such as the genuine
                                                               Yamaha cover available from your Yamaha
                                                               Boat Dealer designed specifically for your
                                                               boat, is highly recommended to help pro-
                                                               tect your boat  during  transport and stor-
                                                               age.
                                                               Carry a spare tire for the trailer, along with
                                                               sufficient tools to change the tire.
                                                               While traveling, check the wheel hubs on
                                                   1           the trailer whenever you park. If a hub feels
                                                               abnormally hot, have the bearing inspected
                                                               before continuing your trip. On longer trips,
                        1  Bow eye
                                                               it is a good idea to carry a set of spare
                                                               wheel bearings, seals, and races.
                                                               When making a turn, do not cut corners.
                                                               The trailer has a smaller turning circle, so it
                                                               turns more sharply around the corner than
                                                               the towing vehicle.

                                                              Backing your trailer
                                                              It takes practice to back a trailer successfully.
                                         1
                                                              If you are not familiar backing up with a trailer,
                                                              practice first in an open area away from ob-
                        1  Stern eye
                                                              stacles.
                         Take down and store  the  bimini top,  if
                          used. The bimini top is not designed to stay
                          unsecured on the boat at highway speeds.
                          (See page 80.)
                        TIP:
                        During transport, use a boat cover to prevent
                        any items from blowing out of the boat, or
                        make sure to store any items inside the stor-
                        age compartments and securely close the
                        compartments.
                         Be sure the access port caps are properly
                          installed (see page 140 for more informa-
                          tion) and the rear platform hatch is closed
                          securely.


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                        Keep the following points in mind when   sible, have a second person stand aside
                        backing up                               as an observer. Stop when  the wheels
                         Back slowly. Make steering adjustments in  are at least halfway submerged. Set the
                          small steps.                           parking brake.
                         Turn the towing vehicle’s wheels opposite  (5) Remove the bow line from the bow eye.
                          the direction you want the trailer to go.  (6) Back the trailer farther into the water until
                         After the trailer begins moving, turn the  just the tops of the  fenders  show, and
                          towing vehicle to follow it.           then reset the parking brake. Board the
                         Have a second person stand by to help di-  boat and start it. If possible, remain on
                          rect you with hand signals.            the trailer until the engines are warm and
                                                                 are responding to throttle.
                        Launching                             (7) Back the boat out into the water, watch-
                        As a courtesy to other boaters, prepare your  ing carefully for people, other boats, or
                        boat for launching before using the ramp.  obstacles.
                        Each launch may have particular differences,
                        such as ramp angle, prevailing wind, waves,  Loading
                        and water currents. If possible, watch a cou-  (1) Disconnect the trailer  lights from the
                        ple of boaters launch their boats first to notice  towing vehicle.
                        any problems. While every boater develops a  (2) Back the trailer down the ramp as close
                        preferred launch procedure, here is a recom-  to 90° to the shoreline as you can. If pos-
                        mended general procedure:                sible, have a second person act as an
                                                                 observer while standing to the side of the
                                                                 trailer. Stop when the tops of the trailer’s
                                                                 fenders are  about  3 inches above  the
                                                                 waterline.
                                                              (3) With the boat moving at the slowest idle
                                                                 speed, guide the boat onto the support
                                                                 rails. Use throttle only if necessary for
                                                                 steering ability.  WARNING! Using too
                                                                 much throttle  can cause the boat to
                                                                 jump  over the front of  the trailer,
                        (1) Perform the pre-operation checks     which can result in injury to the boat
                            shown on page 96 that can be performed  operator and bystanders.
                            on land.                          (4) Make sure the boat is centered on the
                        (2) Remove all trailering tie-down lines from  support rails and is headed straight for
                            the boat and attach your docking lines  the bow stop (bumper board). Ease the
                            and fenders, if used.                boat forward until the bow rests against
                        (3) Disconnect the trailer  lights  from the  the bow stop. NOTICE: The winch line
                            towing vehicle.                      is not designed to pull the boat onto
                        (4) Back the trailer down the ramp as close  the trailer.
                            to 90° to the shoreline as you can. If pos-



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                        (5) Attach and  tighten the  winch line.  Lifting
                            NOTICE: The winch line should not be  NOTICE
                            the only line securing the bow during
                            trailering. Use the chain along with the  Do not attach lifting cables to the bow eye,
                            winch to secure the boat to the trailer.  cleats, stern eyes, ski tow hook, or hand-
                                                              grips. Serious damage to the boat can oc-
                                                              cur. Use only a sling designed specifically
                                                              for lifting boats.
                                                              If you need to remove the boat from the water
                                                              without a trailer, use these guidelines:
                                                               Use a sling-type lifting  mechanism  de-
                                                               signed for lifting boats. The sling should be
                                                               covered with a protective material to pre-
                                                   1
                                                               vent damage to the hull gelcoat.
                                                               Use spreader bars to avoid side stress to
                        1  Bow eye                             the hull that may cause cracks in the gel-
                                                               coat and fiberglass.
                        (6) Pull the trailer up the ramp out of the way   Attach guidelines to the bow eye and stern
                            of other boaters. Attach the bow and  eyes to control movement of the boat dur-
                            stern tie-downs. Reconnect the trailer  ing lifting.
                            lights.                            Remove all people and all cargo from the
                                                               boat. Drain any excess water from the bilge
                                                               using the bilge pump.
                                                               Be sure all people are standing clear, and
                                                               then lift the boat slowly and just far enough
                                                               to verify that the boat is securely held and
                                                               properly balanced. If necessary, lower the
                                                               boat again and adjust the slings.
                                                               When ready, lift the boat slowly and care-
                                         1                     fully.

                        1  Stern eye
                        (7) Perform the post-operation checks  on
                            page 117.











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                               Post-operation care            (3) Connect the garden hose to a water tap.
                        Flushing the cooling system           (4) Make sure that the area around the boat
                        Cooling system flushing is essential to pre-  is clear, and then start the engine. Imme-
                        vent the cooling system from  clogging up  diately after the engine starts, fully turn
                        with salt, sand, or dirt.                the water supply on so that water flows
                        (1) Connect the garden hose adapter to a  out continually from the jet thrust nozzle
                            garden hose.                         and cooling water pilot outlet. NOTICE:
                                                                 Never turn on the water before start-
                                                                 ing the engine. The water could flow
                                1                2               back through the muffler into the
                                                                 crankcase causing  severe engine
                                                                 damage. Be sure to turn on the water
                                                                 immediately after starting the engine
                                                                 to prevent engine overheating.
                                                              (5) Run the engine at a fast idle for 3 to 5
                                                                 minutes. If the engine stops while flush-
                                                                 ing, turn the water supply off immediately
                                                                 and perform  the procedure  again from
                        1  Garden hose adapter
                                                                 step 4.
                        2  Garden hose
                                                              (6) Turn off the water supply, and then drain
                        (2) Loosen the flush hose connector cap for  residual water from the exhaust system
                            the engine you are going to flush and re-  by alternately pushing the remote control
                            move it. Insert the garden hose adapter  lever up to half throttle and back to idle
                            into the flush hose connector by pushing  for 10 to 15 seconds.
                            and twisting it until it is securely connect-  (7) Stop the engine. NOTICE: Never have
                            ed.                                  the water on when the engine is not
                                                                 running. The water  could  flow back
                            1                                    through the muffler into the crankcase
                                              3                  causing severe engine damage. Do
                                                                 not run the engine for more than 15
                                                                 seconds  after the water supply  has
                                2
                                                                 been turned off to avoid engine over-
                                                                 heating.
                                                              (8) Remove the garden hose adapter.
                                                              (9) Install and tighten the cap securely.
                                                              (10) Repeat  the flushing procedure for  the
                                                                 other engine.



                        1  Flush hose connector
                        2  Flush hose connector cap
                        3  Garden hose adapter


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                        Cleaning the boat                        ture with clean,  dry  rags.  NOTICE: Be
                                                                 careful not to get water on the air filter
                             WARNING
                                                                 area or electrical components. Do not
                        Gasoline and its vapors are highly flamma-  use high-pressure water when rinsing
                        ble and explosive. If there is fuel or a fu-  the engine or engine compartment as
                        el/water  mixture   in  the   engine     severe engine damage could result.
                        compartment, wipe it up immediately with  (4) Open the rear platform hatch. (See page
                        dry rags. Do not operate the boat until the  77 for rear platform hatch opening and
                        source of the fuel leak is found and cor-  closing procedures.)
                        rected.                               (5) Remove the access port caps to let any
                                                                 water drain  that has pooled  on them.
                        TIP:
                                       ®
                        Quality Yamaclean , Yamashield™, and oth-  (See page 140 for access port cap re-
                                                                 moval and installation procedures.) If the
                        er Yamalube care products are available from
                                                                 boat will be stored on the trailer nearby,
                        your Yamaha Boat Dealer.
                                                                 leave the caps out until you prepare to
                        (1) Remove the hull drain plug. (See page 92
                                                                 launch the boat again. If the boat will be
                            for hull drain plug removal and installa-
                                                                 transported on the trailer any distance,
                            tion procedures.)
                                                                 temporarily reinstall the caps and close
                                                                 the hatch until you get home. Open the
                                                                 hatch again when you arrive and remove
                                                                 the caps as before. Leave the caps loose
                                                                 until you plan to transport the boat on the
                                                                 trailer again. NOTICE: Leaving the ac-
                                                                 cess port caps out when you are not
                                                                 using or transporting the boat helps
                                                                 keep them from becoming stuck in the
                                                                 access ports. (See page 140 for more
                                                  1
                                                                 information.)
                        1  Hull drain plug                    (6) Securely install  the hull drain plug by
                                                                 tightening it until it stops. NOTICE: Be-
                        (2) Clean the  hull, boat  interior, and  drive
                                                                 fore installing the hull drain plug, clean
                            units with Yamaclean Wash & Wax Con-
                                                                 the drain plug threads and O-ring to
                            centrate, or a mild natural soap, and wa-
                                                                 remove any foreign materials, such as
                            ter. Rinse with fresh water. Scum on the
                                                                 dirt or sand. Otherwise, the hull drain
                            hull can be removed with Yamaclean Hull
                                                                 plug could be damaged, allowing wa-
                            Cleaner™. NOTICE: Incorrect cleaning
                                                                 ter to enter the hull. Check the O-ring
                            can damage vinyl. See “Basic stain
                                                                 on the hull drain plug and make sure
                            guide” on page 126.
                                                                 that the hull drain plug is tightened se-
                        (3) Clean the engine and bilge areas with
                                                                 curely before launching the boat. Oth-
                            Yamaclean Bilge Cleaner™ or an equiv-
                                                                 erwise, water may flood the boat and
                            alent and rinse with fresh water. Drain all
                                                                 cause it to submerge.
                            water and wipe up any remaining mois-
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                        (7) Spray the exterior of  the engines with
                            Yamalube Silicone Protectant  &  Lubri-
                            cant, or an equivalent. For areas requir-
                            ing heavy protection, use Yamashield™.
                        (8) Wax the hull  with Yamaclean  Spray
                               ®
                            Wax  or other non-abrasive wax de-
                            signed  for marine gelcoat.  WARNING!
                            Slippery surfaces can cause falls and
                            injury. Be careful not  to  apply too
                            much wax on deck and gunwale step-
                            ping surfaces.  This will  make them
                            slippery.
                        (9) Wipe  all vinyl and  rubber components,
                            such as the seats and engine compart-
                            ment seals, with Yamaclean Vinyl Dress-
                            ing™ or other quality vinyl protectant.
                            NOTICE: Some well-known “protec-
                            tant” products on the market can ac-
                            tually damage vinyl over time. Consult
                            a Yamaha Boat Dealer if you want to
                            use a product other than Yamaclean
                            Vinyl Protectant.
                        (10) Vacuum and hose-off the carpeting as
                            necessary.  If needed, use  Yamaclean
                                        ®
                            Carpet Cleaner  or other quality brand-
                            name carpet cleaner  product to clean
                            soiled areas. NOTICE: Always dry the
                            carpet face up. Never roll up the car-
                            pet. Never fold the carpet.
                        (11) Wash the fabric of the bimini top with a
                            mild natural soap in lukewarm water,
                            then rinse. Do not use detergents. Allow
                            to air dry thoroughly before storage.















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                        Basic stain guide
                        Here are basic steps to remove common stains from boat upholstery. Consult a Yamaha Boat
                        Dealer or upholstery-cleaning professional for difficult stains.

                         TYPE OF STAIN                 STEPS
                                                       (rinse with clean, warm water and then dry after application)
                                                             1             2             3
                         General care/Dirt                   A             B             —
                         Chewing gum                         E             A             —
                         Coffee/Tea/Chocolate                B             —             —
                         Grease                              E             B             —
                         Ink*                                C             F             D
                         Ketchup                             A             B             —
                         Lipstick                            C             B             A
                         Mustard                             A             B             C
                         Mildew/Wet leaves*                  C             B             A
                         Motor oil                           B             —             —
                         Permanent marker*                   C             F             D
                         Suntan lotion*                      A             B             —
                         Tar/Asphalt                         E             B             —
                        * May cause permanent staining.
                               A       Medium-soft brush with warm, soapy water
                               B       Yamaclean All Purpose Cleaner or equivalent
                               C       Isopropyl alcohol (91% is best)
                                       Mixture of 1 tablespoon (15 ml) ammonia, 1/4 cup (60 ml) hydrogen peroxide, and
                               D
                                       3/4 cup (177 ml) water
                               E       Wipe or scrape off excess (chill gum with ice first)
                               F       Name brand ink remover



















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                        Battery care                          (3) If the battery will be stored for a longer
                        If the boat will not be used for more than a  period, check its state of charge (use a
                        month, remove the battery and store it in a  hydrometer or a voltmeter and load tes-
                        cool, dark place.                        ter) at least once a month and recharge
                        The battery is located in the engine compart-  the battery if it gets too low.
                        ment.                                 To charge the battery:
                        To remove the battery:                (1) Remove the caps from the cells. Add dis-
                        (1) Turn the battery switch to the OFF posi-  tilled  water if necessary  to top up  the
                            tion. (See page 33.)                 electrolyte to the proper level.
                        (2) Disconnect the ground lead (black) and  (2) Follow  the battery manufacturer’s  in-
                            the negative (–) battery lead (black).  structions for charging.  WARNING!
                        (3) Disconnect the positive (+) battery lead  When charging a battery, keep it well
                            (red).                               away from sparks and open flames, as
                        (4) Unfasten the battery strap, and then re-  it gives off explosive gases. When us-
                            move the battery from the boat.      ing a battery charger, connect the bat-
                                                                 tery to the charger before you turn on
                                                                 the charger. This will prevent sparking
                                 2          4      2             at the terminals that could ignite bat-
                                                                 tery gases.
                                    1
                                                              To install the battery:
                                                              (1) Place the battery in  the battery holder,
                                                                 and then fasten the battery using the bat-
                                                          1
                                                                 tery strap.
                                                              (2) Connect the positive (+) battery lead (red)
                                      3       3                  to the positive (+) battery terminal.
                                                                 NOTICE: Reversal of the battery leads
                        1  Positive (+) battery lead (red)
                        2  Negative (–) battery lead (black)     will damage the electrical parts.
                        3  Battery strap                      (3) Connect the negative (–)  battery lead
                        4  Ground lead (black)                   (black) and the ground lead (black) to the
                                                                 negative (–) battery terminal.
                        To store the battery:                 (4) Make sure that the battery is securely
                        (1) Clean the battery casing and terminals  held in place.
                            using a mixture of baking soda and water
                            (one tablespoon of baking soda to one
                            cup of water).
                        (2) Apply dielectric grease or petroleum jelly
                            to the battery terminals  and to all  ex-
                            posed connectors.







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                               Long-term storage
                                                                Recommended water-resistant grease:
                        Storing your boat  for prolonged periods of
                                                                  YAMALUBE  MARINE GREASE or
                        time, such as winter storage in freezing tem-
                                                                  Yamalube Grease A
                        perature, requires preventative maintenance
                        to ensure against deterioration. It is advisable
                        to have the boat serviced by an authorized   Steering cable ball joints and inner wires
                        Yamaha Boat Dealer before storage. Howev-  Grease the steering cable and shift cable ball
                        er, the  following  procedures can be  per-  joints at the jet thrust nozzles.  Extend  the
                        formed by the owner with a minimum of tools.  steering cable and shift cable inner wires and
                                                              apply a thin coat of grease to them.
                        Fuel system
                        Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel, adding one
                        ounce of Fuel Med RX, available from your
                        Yamaha Boat Dealer, to each gallon of fuel or
                        use an equivalent according to the manufac-
                        ture’s instructions. (See page 89 for informa-
                        tion on filling the fuel tank.) Do not “top off”
                        the tank, because fuel could spill. A full fuel
                        tank is  less likely  to allow  condensation to
                        collect in  the tank, reducing the chance of
                        contaminated fuel. Running the engines with
                        treated fuel during  cooling system flushing
                                                               Pivot points
                        will also help protect the fuel system.
                                                              Grease all pivot points  of the  steering and
                        TIP:                                  shift mechanisms at the pump ends.
                        Use of Fuel Med RX eliminates the need to
                        drain the fuel system. Consult a Yamaha Boat
                        Dealer or other qualified mechanic if the fuel
                        system is to be drained instead.

                        Lubrication
                        It is advisable to take the boat to a Yamaha
                        Boat Dealer to have the engines fogged for
                        long-term storage.

                        Grease points
                        To  keep  moving parts sliding or rotating
                                                               Bearing housings
                        smoothly, coat them with water-resistant
                                                              Grease  the bearing housings through  the
                        grease.
                                                              grease nipples.  NOTICE:  Fill the grease
                                                              slowly and carefully, because it can dam-
                                                              age the hoses and the joints.



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                        The  first service should be  done after 10
                        hours or 1 month by a Yamaha Boat Dealer.
                        Fill the bearing housings with water-resistant
                        grease through the grease nipples.
                          Grease capacity:
                            33.0–35.0 cc (1.11–1.18 oz)
                        After  first service:  Every  100 hours or 6
                        months (you may do this yourself).
                          Grease capacity:
                            6.0–8.0 cc (0.20–0.27 oz)

                                1












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                                                                             Maintenance

                                   Maintenance                Removing and installing the engine
                                                              covers
                             WARNING
                                                              The engine cover of each engine is remov-
                        Be sure to turn off the engines when you  able.
                        perform maintenance  unless otherwise  To remove the engine cover:
                        specified. If you are not familiar with ma-  (1) Open the engine hood. (See page 71.)
                        chine servicing, this work should be done  (2) Remove the engine cover screws.
                        by a Yamaha Boat Dealer or other quali-
                        fied mechanic.

                        Maintenance, replacement, or repair of  the
                        emission control devices and system may be                         1
                        performed by any marine SI engine repair es-
                        tablishment or individual. Warranty repair,
                        however, must be performed at an autho-
                        rized Yamaha Boat Dealer. A service manual
                        is available for purchase through a Yamaha
                        Boat Dealer for owners  who have the me-
                        chanical skills, tools, and other equipment  1  Engine cover screw
                        necessary to perform maintenance not cov-
                                                              (3) Lift up the engine cover and remove it.
                        ered by this owner’s/operator’s manual.

                        Owner’s/operator’s manual
                        It is advisable to always carry the own-
                        er’s/operator’s manual with  you whenever                        1
                        you use the boat.
                        To protect these materials from water dam-
                        age, it would be a good idea to put them in a
                        waterproof bag. If  your owner’s/operator’s
                        manual is damaged, order a replacement
                        from a Yamaha Boat Dealer.
                        The service information included in this man-  1  Engine cover
                        ual is intended to provide you, the owner,
                        with the necessary information for complet-  To install the engine cover:
                        ing  your own preventive  maintenance and  (1) Place the engine cover in its original po-
                        minor repairs.                           sition, and then push it down.











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                        (3) Close the engine hood.














































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                        Periodic maintenance chart
                        The periodic maintenance chart gives general guidelines for periodic maintenance. Have a
                        Yamaha dealer perform the checks in the following chart. However, maintenance may need
                        to be performed more frequently depending on your operating conditions. If you have any
                        questions, consult a Yamaha dealer.
                        This “√” mark indicates items to be checked and serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
                                                                       Initial  Thereafter every
                                                                               50    100    200
                                Item                Operation                 hours   hours   hours
                                                                        10
                                                                       hours  or 12   or 12   or 24
                                                                             months  months  months
                                                                               *1     *1     *1
                         Fuel hoses, clamps,   Check for damage, and check con-
                         canister, and check   nections and tightening of clamps      √
                         valve
                                           Check cap for damage, and check
                         Fuel filler cap                                              √
                                           seal for cracks and deformation
                         Fuel tank         Check installation            √            √
                         Main switch and en-  Check operation            √            √
                         gine shut-off switch
                                           Check state of charge and termi-
                         Batteries         nals, and check for broken battery         √
                                           straps
                         Battery leads     Check terminals                            √
                         Battery switches  Check operation               √            √
                         Multi-function display  Check lighting          √            √
                         Hatch interlock
                         switches (wet stor-  Check operation            √            √
                         age compartment)
                         Blowers           Check operation               √            √
                         Horn              Check operation               √            √
                         Navigation lights  Check lighting               √            √
                                           Clean filter, check hoses for dam-
                         Electric bilge pump  age, and check tightening of            √
                                           clamps
                         Other electrical com-  Check operation of shower, stereo,   √  √
                         ponents           and other components
                         Steering master   Check operation and tilting mecha-  √      √
                         ASSY              nism, and check for looseness
                                           Check hydraulic fluid level, and
                         Steering system   check for dirt in fluid
                         (hydraulic system)   Check for hydraulic fluid leakage,   √  √
                         (255XD)           and check parts for wear and dam-
                                           age


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                                                                       Initial  Thereafter every
                                                                               50    100    200
                                Item                Operation                 hours   hours   hours
                                                                        10
                                                                       hours  or 12   or 12   or 24
                                                                             months  months  months
                                                                               *1     *1     *1
                                           Check operation from steering mas-
                         Steering system   ter ASSY to jet thrust nozzles, and   √    √
                         (255XD)           check for free play
                                           Check jet pumps for corrosion
                         Steering system   Check connections of connectors,
                         (electrical system)   and check for looseness   √            √
                         (255XD)
                         Steering cables   Check connections and exterior,            √
                         (255XE)           and lubricate
                         Throttle/shift pad-  Check operation            √            √
                         dles (255XD)
                                           Check operation, and check link rod
                         Articulating keel                                            √
                                           for bends and damage
                                           Check exterior and operation,
                         Remote control le-  check shift operation, and check for   √  √
                         vers
                                           looseness
                                           Check connections and exterior,
                         Shift cables                                                 √
                                           and lubricate (shift gate end)
                         Exhaust hoses, wa-  Check for exhaust leakage, and
                         ter locks, and resona-  check clamps at connections          √
                         tors
                         Drain passages    Remove clogs                               √
                         Drain plug        Check O-ring                  √            √
                         Hull and deck     Check for damage              √            √
                                           Check installation and operation,
                         Windshield and seats                            √            √
                                           and check for damage
                         Wakeboard tower   Check installation, and check for   √      √
                         and bimini top    damage
                         Hatches, hinges, and   Check installation       √            √
                         packing seals
                         Ladders (bow and   Check installation           √            √
                         stern)
                         Access port caps  Check exterior and installation            √
                         Spark plugs       Check                         √            √
                         High-pressure fuel   Check connections and exterior,         √
                         hoses             and check for leakage
                         Engine oil        Replace                       √     √      √
                         Engine oil filters  Replace                                  √
                         Air filter elements  Check for damage and dirt               √


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                                                                       Initial  Thereafter every
                                                                               50    100    200
                                Item                Operation                 hours   hours   hours
                                                                        10
                                                                       hours  or 12   or 12   or 24
                                                                             months  months  months
                                                                               *1     *1     *1
                         Intake hoses and   Check for damage, and check con-          √
                         breather hoses    nections
                         Throttle bodies   Lubricate throttle valves                  √
                         Anodes (engines)  Check for corrosion                              √ *2
                         Valve clearance   Check and adjust                                 √ *2
                         Rubber couplings  Check for looseness and noise                     √
                         Engine mounts     Check for damage and peeling                      √
                         Cooling water hoses   Check for damage, and check con-
                         and cooling water pi-  nections                                     √
                         lot outlet hoses
                         Water inlet strainers  Check for damage         √            √
                         Intake grates     Check for damage              √            √
                                           Check for bends, damage, and for-
                         Impellers                                       √            √
                                           eign material
                         Impeller ducts    Check and lubricate                        √
                                           Check for damage and lubricate
                         Drive shaft spline                                                  √
                                           splines
                                           Check bearings and grease condi-
                         Jet pump bearings                                                   √
                                           tion
                         Jet thrust nozzles  Check movement, and lubricate            √
                         Intermediate hous-  Lubricate                                √
                         ings
                         Anodes (jet pump   Check for corrosion                       √
                         units)
                        *1: Whichever comes first.
                        *2: Check every 200 hours.
                        Perform the pre-operation checks and  post-operation checks  before  performing  periodic
                        maintenance.















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                        Specifications

                                                     Specifications

                                         Item                             Specification
                         Boat capacity
                         Maximum people on board             12 person
                         Maximum load capacity               1066 kg (2350 lb)
                         Dimensions and weight
                         Length                              7470 mm (294.0 in)
                         Beam                                2580 mm (102.0 in)
                         Height                              2900 mm (114.0 in)
                         Draft                               520 mm (20.5 in)
                         Dry weight                          255XE
                                                             2123 kg (4680 lb)
                                                             255XD
                                                             2150 kg (4740 lb)
                         Performance
                         Maximum fuel consumption (for each engine)  80.7 L/h (21.3 US gal/h, 17.8 Imp.gal/h)
                         Cruising range at full throttle     1.76 hour
                         Trolling speed                      1250 ±100 r/min
                         Engine
                         Number of engines                   2
                         Engine type                         Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
                         Number of cylinders                 4
                         Engine displacement                 1812 cm 3
                         Bore × stroke                       86.0 × 78.0 mm (3.39 × 3.07 in)
                         Compression ratio                   8.5 : 1
                         Valve clearance-intake (cold)       0.14–0.23 mm (0.0055–0.0091 in)
                         Valve clearance-exhaust (cold)      0.36–0.45 mm (0.0142–0.0177 in)
                         Lubrication system                  Wet sump
                         Cooling system                      Water
                         Starting system                     Electric
                         Ignition system                     T.C.I.
                         Spark plug (NGK)                    LFR7A
                         Spark plug gap                      0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
                         Battery capacity                    12 V, 85 Ah
                         Charging system                     Flywheel magneto











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                                                                            Specifications


                                         Item                             Specification
                         Drive unit
                         Propulsion system                   Jet pump
                         Jet pump type                       Axial flow, single stage
                         Impeller rotation                   Counterclockwise
                         Pitch angle                         15.1°
                         Transmission                        Direct drive from engine
                         Jet thrust nozzle angle             23+23°
                         Fuel and oil
                         Recommended fuel                    Premium unleaded gasoline
                         Minimum octane rating (PON)         91
                         Minimum octane rating (RON)         95
                         Fuel tank total capacity            284 L (75.0 US gal, 62.5 Imp.gal)
                         Recommended engine oil              YAMALUBE 4W or 4-stroke motor oil




                         Recommended engine oil type SAE     SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50
                         Recommended engine oil grade API    API SG, SH, SJ, SL
                         Engine oil total quantity           5.3 L (5.60 US qt, 4.66 Imp.qt)
                         Engine oil quantity without oil filter replacement  3.5 L (3.70 US qt, 3.08 Imp.qt)
                         Engine oil quantity with oil filter replacement  3.7 L (3.91 US qt, 3.26 Imp.qt)
                         Fuse amperage
                         Electronic throttle valve fuse      10 A
                         Fuel pump fuse                      10 A
                         Main relay drive fuse               10 A
                         Main fuse                           20 A
                         BCU fuse                            50 A
                         Display/Buzzer/GPS/Audio Controller/Switch
                         Panel fuse                          20 A
                         CLH/CLG/Power Port/USB fuse         20 A
                         Horn fuse                           7.5 A
                         Bilge pump fuse                     4 A
                         Power distribution module fuse      20 A
                         USB fuse                            3 A
                         Accessory fuse                      20 A









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                                                   Troubleshooting
                        If you have any trouble with your boat, use this section to check for the possible cause. If you
                        cannot find the cause or if the procedure for replacement or repair is not described in this own-
                        er’s/operator’s manual, ask your Yamaha Boat Dealer or a qualified mechanic for the proper
                        service.

                        Troubleshooting chart
                        The Troubleshooting  chart contains:  “TROUBLE,” “POSSIBLE  CAUSE,” “REMEDY,” and
                        “PAGE.”
                        Check the possible cause and remedy, and also the referred page for the maintenance steps
                        to solve the trouble.
                          TROUBLE            POSSIBLE CAUSE                 REMEDY          PAGE
                         Starter mo-  Engine shut-off   Clip on cord is not in   Install clip in engine shut-off   33
                         tor does not   switch     place            switch
                         turn over   Fuse          Burned out       Replace fuse and check wiring  146
                                     Battery       Run down         Recharge                127
                                                   Poor terminal con-  Tighten as required  127
                                                   nections
                                                   Battery switch off  Turn on switch        33
                                     Rear platform   Not latched    Latch securely           77
                                     hatch
                                     Starter compo-  Faulty         Have serviced by Yamaha   —
                                     nent                           Boat Dealer
                                     Remote control   Not in neutral posi-  Move remote control lever to   35
                                     lever         tion             neutral position
                                     Throttle/shift pad-  Squeezed  Release                  37
                                     dle (255XD)
























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                          TROUBLE            POSSIBLE CAUSE                 REMEDY          PAGE
                         Starter mo-  Fuel         Empty            Refill as soon as possible  89
                         tor turns                 Stale or contaminat-  Have serviced by Yamaha
                         over/engine               ed               Boat Dealer              —
                         does not    Fuel tank     Water or dust col-  Have serviced by Yamaha
                         start                                                               —
                                                   lected           Boat Dealer
                                     Spark plug    Fouled or defective  Have serviced by Yamaha   —
                                                                    Boat Dealer
                                     Crankcase     Filled with fuel  Have serviced by Yamaha   —
                                                                    Boat Dealer
                                                   Filled with water  Have serviced by Yamaha   —
                                                                    Boat Dealer
                                     Fuel filter   Clogged or water   Have serviced by Yamaha   —
                                                   collected        Boat Dealer
                         Warning is   Over temperature  Jet intake clogged  Clean           140
                         displayed   warning*      Cooling system   Clean
                                                   clogged                                  105
                                     Oil pressure   Oil pressure dropped  Have serviced by Yamaha   —
                                     warning*                       Boat Dealer
                                     Fuel          Empty            Refill as soon as possible  89
                                     Checking engine   Faulty sensors  Have serviced by Yamaha   —
                                     warning                        Boat Dealer
                         Engine runs   Fuel        Empty            Refill as soon as possible   89
                         irregularly or            Stale or contaminat-  Have serviced by Yamaha
                         stalls                    ed               Boat Dealer              —
                                                   Incorrect octane   Use correct fuel       89
                                                   number
                                     Fuel filter   Water or dust col-  Have serviced by Yamaha   —
                                                   lected           Boat Dealer
                                     Fuel tank     Water or dirt present  Have serviced by Yamaha   —
                                                                    Boat Dealer
                                     Spark plug    Fouled or defective   Have serviced by Yamaha   —
                                                                    Boat Dealer
                                                   Incorrect heat range   Have serviced by Yamaha   —
                                                                    Boat Dealer
                                                   Gap incorrect    Have serviced by Yamaha   —
                                                                    Boat Dealer
                         *Engine speed will be limited to 3500 rpm.










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                          TROUBLE            POSSIBLE CAUSE                 REMEDY          PAGE
                         Boat speed   Cavitation   Jet intake  clogged  Clean               140
                         too slow or   Engine overheat*  Jet intake clogged   Clean         140
                         loses power
                                                   Cooling system   Clean                   105
                                                   clogged
                                     Fuel filter   Clogged          Have serviced by Yamaha   —
                                                                    Boat Dealer
                                     Spark plug    Fouled or defective   Have serviced by Yamaha   —
                                                                    Boat Dealer
                                                   Incorrect heat range   Have serviced by Yamaha   —
                                                                    Boat Dealer
                                                   Gap incorrect    Have serviced by Yamaha   —
                                                                    Boat Dealer
                                     Fuel          Stale or contaminat-  Have serviced by Yamaha   —
                                                   ed               Boat Dealer
                         *Engine speed will be limited to 3500 rpm.









































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                             Emergency procedures
                        Jet pump clean-out procedure
                                                                            2
                             WARNING
                        Severe injury or death may result if you ig-
                        nore any of the following:
                         Turn  off and remove the  main switch
                          key, remove the clip from the engine
                          shut-off switch, and wait for all move-
                          ment to stop  before removing the  ac-                              1
                          cess port caps.
                                                              1  Strap eye
                         Never override the interlocks to run the  2  Retaining cord
                          engines with the rear platform hatch
                          open.                               (4) While holding the  handle and  pushing
                         The impellers have sharp  edges.  Be   down, turn the access port cap counter-
                          careful when reaching into jet pump ar-  clockwise until the “SET” mark is aligned
                          eas.                                   with the slot, and then lift the cap by the
                                                                 handle.
                        If weeds or debris get caught in the intakes or
                        impellers, cavitation can occur, and though  NOTICE
                        the engine speed rises, forward thrust will de-   Do not lift or pull the cap with the retain-
                        crease. If this condition is allowed to contin-  ing cord.
                        ue, jet pump damage can occur and the   Set the cap where it cannot be acciden-
                        engines may overheat and seize. If there is  tally knocked overboard.
                        any sign that a  jet intake or impeller is
                        clogged  with  weeds or debris, follow this
                        clean-out procedure.
                        (1) Turn off and remove the main switch key,
                            remove the clip from the engine shut-off
                            switch, and  wait for all movement  to
                            stop.
                        (2) Open the rear platform hatch. (See page
                            77.)                                    1
                        (3) Check that the retaining cord is securely                   2
                            attached to the  access  port cap  and
                            strap eye.                        1  “SET” mark
                                                              2  Slot









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                                  1



                                                                                          1


                                                                    3
                                                                                        2


                        1  Access port cap                    1  “SET” mark
                                                              2  Slot
                        (5) Remove any weeds or debris from the  3  Edge of the access port
                            drive shaft, impeller, pump housing, and
                            jet thrust nozzle. If you cannot remove  (8) Check that the cap is perpendicular to
                            the debris, consult a Yamaha Boat Deal-  the centerline of the boat. Pull the handle
                            er.                                  forcefully  to make sure  that the cap is
                        (6) To reinstall the access port  cap, first  locked securely. If a strong pull will move
                            clean off any sand or other foreign matter  the access port cap, it is not locked se-
                            from the cap or port surfaces. Apply a  curely—the cap could be forced out by
                            light coat of Yamalube Waterproof Ma-  water pressure during operation.
                            rine Grease (P/N: ACC-GREAS-10-CT), if
                            available, to the seal of the access port
                            cap. If grease is not available, apply the
                            grease  during  the  post-operation
                            checks.                               1
                        (7) Insert the cap so that the “SET” mark is
                            aligned  with  the slot, and then while
                            pushing the handle turn the cap clock-
                            wise until the “SET” mark is aligned with
                            the edge of the access port.
                                                              1  Perpendicular to the centerline of the boat

                                                              (9) Close the rear platform hatch.
                                                              NOTICE
                                                              Be sure the access port caps are locked
                                                              securely in place. Otherwise, the caps
                                                              could be forced out of the access ports by
                                                              water pressure,  causing loss of  perfor-
                                                              mance and possible damage.



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                        TIP:
                        The rear platform hatch has interlocks to shut
                        off the engines should the hatch be acciden-
                        tally opened during operation.  The engines
                        will not restart unless the hatch is closed and
                        latched.

                        Raising the shift gates
                        If the shift actuator malfunctions and the shift  1
                        gates remain in the lowered position, the boat
                        will not be able to move forward.     1  Manual release lever
                        After raising the shift gates so that the boat
                        can move forward, immediately return to  (5) Use a screwdriver or similar tool to re-
                        shore and have a Yamaha Boat Dealer ser-  move the shift rod covers.
                        vice the boat.
                        To raise the shift gates:                         1
                        (1) Stop the engines and remove the clip
                            from the engine shut-off switch.
                        (2) Open the driver’s side console compart-
                            ment. (See page 75.)
                        (3) Remove the nuts, and then remove the
                            shift motor cover.

                                1
                                                              1  Shift rod cover

                                                              (6) Slide the shift rods to port (left) to raise
                                                                 the shift gates to the forward position.
                                                       2




                        1  Shift motor cover
                        2  Nut                                                    1
                        (4) Move  the manual release levers of  the
                            shift motors to the manual operation po-
                            sition.
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                                                              (4) Move the manual release levers of the
                                                                 shift motors to the electronic operation
                          1                                      position.
                                                              Power steering system will not
                                                              operate (255XD)
                                                              If the power steering system malfunctions, a
                                                              warning will appear on the multi-function dis-
                                                              play and the direction of the boat cannot be
                                                              changed even if the steering wheel is turned.
                                                              Manually point the jet thrust nozzles in the
                        1  Shift gate
                                                              straight-ahead direction, and then use  the
                        TIP:                                  difference in the amount of throttle for the
                         When the manual release levers are in the  port and starboard engines to steer the boat
                          manual operation position, the shift gates  and return to shore. After returning to shore,
                          cannot be moved to the neutral or reverse  have a Yamaha Boat Dealer check the boat.
                          positions.                          TIP:
                         When the manual release levers are in the  If  a malfunction  is  detected for the power
                          manual operation  position, the boat  will  steering system, the maximum engine speed
                          move forward even if the remote control le-  will be limited to approximately 5000 rpm.
                          vers are moved to the reverse position.
                         255XD: When the manual release levers are  To point the jet thrust nozzles in the straight-
                          in the manual operation position, the boat  ahead direction:
                          will move forward even if the DRiVE mode  (1) Stop the engines  and remove the clip
                          is activated and the throttle/shift paddle  from the engine shut-off switch.
                          (left) is pulled.                   (2) Open the driver’s side console compart-
                        (7) Move  the manual release levers of  the  ment. (See page 75.)
                            shift motors to the electronic operation  (3) Turn the  service valve on  the steering
                            position.                            pump in the direction shown in the illus-
                        If the shift gates cannot be raised using the  tration.
                        preceding procedure, the shift gates can be
                        raised manually from the water.
                        To raise the shift gates from the water:                    1
                        (1) Follow the above steps 1–4 for “To raise
                            the shift gates”.
                        (2) Enter the water and move to the rear of
                            the boat.
                        (3) Raise the shift gates to the forward posi-
                            tion.

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                        (4) Open the front underseat storage com-  Turning to port
                            partment (starboard), and then open the
                            box to access the steering cylinder.

                                                    1
                                                                                      F
                                                                                      N
                                                                                      R




                                                              Turning to starboard

                        1  Steering cylinder

                        (5) Move the cable holder manually  and                       F
                            align the end of the rod with the edge of
                            the bracket.                                              N
                                                                                      R



                                                              TIP:
                                                              Because the port and starboard engines op-
                                                              erate at the same engine speed when the sin-
                                                              gle lever mode or DRiVE mode is activated,
                                                              the difference in the amount of throttle for the
                               1          2                   engines cannot be used to steer the boat.
                        1  Cable holder
                        2  Edge of the bracket                Jump-starting
                                                                  WARNING
                        (6) Tighten the service valve.
                                                              Severe injury or death may result if you ig-
                        To change the steering direction of the boat:  nore any of the following:
                        Activate the running mode and use the differ-   If the blowers will not operate, ventilate
                        ence in the amount of throttle for the port and  the engine compartment by opening the
                        starboard engines.                     engine hood for several minutes before
                                                               attempting a jump-start.
                                                               Do not connect the negative (–) jumper
                                                               cable to the negative (–) terminal of the
                                                               dead  battery. Sparks  could ignite bat-



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                          tery or fuel vapors, which could cause  in  5   seconds,   release  the
                          an explosion.                          “START/STOP” button and try again
                                                                 after 15 seconds.  Continuous crank-
                        If the  boat battery  runs down,  the engines
                                                                 ing for more than 5 seconds will dis-
                        can be started in an emergency using a 12-
                                                                 charge the battery and  the  engines
                        volt booster battery and jumper cables.
                                                                 will not start. The starter motors may
                        To connect the jumper cables:
                                                                 also be damaged if they are engaged
                        (1) Connect the positive (+) terminal of the
                                                                 continuously for more than 5 seconds.
                            dead battery to the positive (+) terminal
                            of the booster battery with the positive
                            (+) jumper cable.
                        (2) Connect one  end of the negative  (–)
                            jumper cable to the negative (–) terminal
                            of the booster battery.
                        (3) Connect the other end of the negative (–)
                            jumper cable to  an engine hanger.
                            NOTICE: Be sure all connections are
                            secure and correct before attempting
                            to start the engines. Any wrong con-
                            nection may damage  the  electrical
                            system.
                                1        2




                                   3
                                        4
                                                       5




                        1  Negative (–) jumper cable
                        2  Positive (+) jumper cable
                        3  Engine hanger
                        4  Booster battery
                        5  Start battery

                        (4) Start the engines, and then disconnect
                            the jumper cables by reversing the above
                            steps.  NOTICE:  Do not push  the
                            “START/STOP” button for more than 5
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                        Fuse replacement
                                                                 1 23       4  5       6
                             WARNING

                        Do not use  fuses  of a higher amperage
                        than recommended. Substitution with  a                              7
                        fuse that has an improper rating can cause                          8
                        extensive electrical system  damage  and
                        possible fire.
                                                                                            7
                        If a fuse is blown, replace it with the proper
                        fuse.                                                     9
                        To replace a fuse:                    1  Electronic throttle valve fuse
                        (1) Open the engine hood. (See page 71.)  2  Fuel pump fuse
                        (2) While pushing both sides of the fuse box  3  Main relay drive fuse
                            cover inward, pull the cover toward the  4  Main fuse
                                                              5  Spare fuse
                            bow and remove it.
                                                              6  Fuse puller
                                                              7  Screw
                                                              8  BCU fuse
                                                              9  Spare fuse
                                        1                     (3) When  replacing the BCU  fuse, remove
                                                                 the screws, and then remove the fuse.
                                                                 Install the spare fuse,  and then  tighten
                                                                 the screws.
                                                              (4) When replacing an accessory fuse,  re-
                                                                 move the accessory fuse holder or cov-
                                                                 er. (Lift up the rear port seat to access
                        1  Fuse box cover
                                                                 the accessory fuse.)






















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                                            2 3 4 5             Fuse amperage:
                                                                  Electronic throttle valve fuse:
                                                                    10 A
                                            9  8  7  6            Fuel pump fuse:
                                                                    10 A
                                                                  Main relay drive fuse:
                                                                    10 A
                                                1
                                                                  Main fuse:
                                                                    20 A
                                                                  BCU fuse:
                        1  Accessory fuse cover
                                                                    50 A
                        2  Display/Buzzer/GPS/Audio Controller/
                           Switch Panel fuse                      Display/Buzzer/GPS/Audio Controller/
                                                                  Switch Panel fuse:
                        3  CLH/CLG/Power Port/USB fuse
                        4  Horn fuse                                20 A
                        5  Bilge pump fuse                        CLH/CLG/Power Port/USB fuse:
                        6  Power distribution module fuse           20 A
                        7  USB fuse                               Horn fuse:
                        8  Accessory 2 fuse                         7.5 A
                        9  Accessory 1 fuse                       Bilge pump fuse:
                                                                    4 A
                        (5) Replace the blown fuse with the spare
                                                                  Power distribution module fuse:
                            fuse of the correct amperage by using
                                                                    20 A
                            the fuse puller.
                                                                  USB fuse:
                                                                    3 A
                                                                  Accessory 1 fuse:
                                                                    20 A
                                                                  Accessory 2 fuse:
                                                                    20 A
                                                              (6) Install the fuse box cover.
                                                              (7) If an accessory fuse was replaced, install
                                                                 the accessory fuse holder or cover.
                                                              (8) Close the engine hood.














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                        Running on one engine                 Towing the boat
                         NOTICE                                   WARNING

                        Do not operate the boat above a no-wake   The  operator of  the towing boat  must
                        speed with just one engine.            keep  speed to a minimum  and avoid
                        Severe engine damage could result be-  traffic or obstacles  which could be  a
                        cause water can flood the non-operating  hazard to either boat.
                        engine through the water intake.       The towing line should be long enough
                                                               so the towed boat will not collide with
                        If one engine becomes inoperative, the prop-
                                                               the towing boat when slowing down.
                        erly running engine can be used to return to
                        shore. Operate at a no-wake speed to pre-  The boat should be towed only if it becomes
                        vent water from flooding the non-operating  inoperative.
                        engine  through  the water intake. The no-  The towing rope should be long enough so
                        wake mode can be used for  this purpose.  that the boat will not collide with the towing
                        (See page 43.)                        boat when slowing  down. A good rule of
                                                              thumb is a tow rope which is three times the
                                                              combined length of the towing boat and the
                                                              boat.
                                                              Tow the boat using the bow eye only. Tow the
                                                              boat at a no-wake speed. NOTICE: Do not
                                                              tow the boat at speed fast enough to leave
                                                              a wake (8 km/h, 5 mph). Severe engine
                                                              damage could result because water can
                                                              flood the non-operating engines through
                                                              the water intakes.










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                                       YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.)











                          Keep your Yamaha Boat protected even after   sonable expenses you incur because your
                          the 1-year warranty coverage provisions  Yamaha needs covered service: replace-
                          expire with genuine Yamaha Extended Service  ment vehicle rental, emergency towing,
                          (Y.E.S.).                             phone calls, even food and lodging when
                                                                you are away from home. This superb cov-
                          Y.E.S. is designed and administered by  erage goes into effect when you purchase
                          Yamaha Motor Corporation to provide maxi-  Y.E.S., so it applies to any warranty repairs
                          mum owner satisfaction.You get uninterrupted  as well as covered repairs during your entire
                          factory-backed coverage for extra peace of   Y.E.S. plan period.
                          mind.
                                                              • Y.E.S. coverage is honored at any autho-
                          • Y.E.S. is flexible. You choose the plan that’s   rized Yamaha dealer nationwide.
                           right for you: 12 months, 24 months, 36
                           months, or up to 48 months on certain mod-  • Y.E.S. coverage is transferable to a new
                           els   beyond the 1-year warranty coverage pe-  owner if you sell or trade-in. That can make
                           riod. That means you can get up to 5 years   your Yamaha Boat much more valuable!
                           of coverage on the power train, controls, and
                           other components to match the comforting   This excellent Y.E.S. plan coverage is only
                           5-year standard protection on the hull.  available to Yamaha owners like you, and only
                                                              while your Yamaha is still within the first year
                          • Y.E.S. is designed and administered by the   of the  Yamaha Limited  Warranty period. So
                           same Yamaha people who handle your war-  visit your authorized Yamaha dealer to get all
                           ranty–and it shows in the comprehensive  the facts. He can show you how easy it is to
                           coverage benefits. There are no limitations   protect your investment with Yamaha Extended
                           on hours of use. Coverage isn’t limited to   Service. We urge you to act now. You’ll get
                           “moving parts” or the “drive train” like many  the excellent benefits of TRIP coverage right
                           other plans. And Y.E.S. covers manufactur-  away, and you’ll rest easy knowing you’ll have
                           ing defects just like the warranty. See the   strong factory-backed protection even after
                           sample contract at your Yamaha dealer to   your Yamaha Limited  Warranty expires. See
                           see how comforting uninterrupted factory-  your dealer today!
                           backed protection can be.
                                                              A special note:
                          • You don’t have to pay anything for cov-
                           ered repairs. There’s no deductible to pay,  If visiting your dealer isn’t convenient, contact
                           and repairs aren’t “prorated.” You don’t have  Yamaha with your Primary ID number or Hull
                           any “out-of-pocket” expenses for covered  Identification Number. We’ll be happy to help
                           repairs.                           you get the Y.E.S. coverage you need.
                          • In addition,  Travel and Recreation      Yamaha Service Marketing
                           Interruption Protection (TRIP) is included  P.O. Box 6555
                           at no extra cost. TRIP gives you up to $250   Cypress, CA 90630
                           reimbursement per occurrence for any rea-  1-(866)-YES-EXTD
                                                                     (1-866-937-3983)





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                                                   Sample float plan
                        Leave a float plan with a responsible person on shore before boating. The example below can
                        be copied and used.


                                                     FLOAT PLAN
                                                   VESSEL INFORMATION
                           BOAT MAKE:      Yamaha              MOTOR TYPE:  Jet
                           MODEL:
                           LENGTH:                             REGISTRATION NO:
                           DECK COLOR:                         HULL COLOR:
                                                       PASSENGER
                           OPERATOR                            EMERGENCY PHONE:
                           ADDRESS:
                           PASSENGER #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 VEHICLE            LICENSE:     TRAILER LICENSE:
                           MAKE / MODEL
                                                 DESTINATION INFORMATION
                           DESTINATION:       LORAN OR GPS COORDINATES:   INTENDED ACTIVITY:




                           EXPECTED RETURN    DATE:                       TIME:
                           LOCAL U.S. COAST GUARD PHONE #:
                           NOTES:               HULL COLOR:

                           OPERATOR                            EMERGENCY PHONE:
                           ADDRESS:
                           PASSENGER #1:                       EMERGENCY PHONE:
                           ADDRESS:




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                        Index

                        A                                     D
                        Access port cap check .......................... 100  Depth warning.......................................... 66
                        Accessory outlet ...................................... 84  Docking.................................................. 113
                        Additional equipment                  Drain plug check ....................................102
                          recommendations................................. 14  Drive control screen ................................. 54
                        Anchor light.............................................. 80  DRiVE mode (255XD) ............................... 48
                        Anchor storage compartment.................. 72  Driver’s seat ............................................. 68
                        Anchoring............................................... 115  Driver’s side console compartment ......... 75
                        Approval labels of emission control   Driving your boat....................................106
                          certificate................................................ 2
                                                              E
                        B                                     Emergency procedures.......................... 140
                        Backing your trailer................................ 120  Emission control information ..................... 2
                        Ballast ...................................................... 85  Enclosed head compartment................... 74
                        Basic stain guide.................................... 126  Engine break-in ........................................ 95
                        Batteries and battery switches ................ 33  Engine covers, removing and
                        Battery care............................................ 127  installing.............................................. 130
                        Battery check......................................... 101  Engine hood ............................................. 71
                        Beaching................................................ 115  Engine hood seat ..................................... 70
                        Bilge pump............................................... 93  Engine oil.................................................. 90
                        “BILGE” switch ........................................ 40  Engine oil, checking ................................. 91
                        Bilge water check................................... 102  Engine oil level check............................. 101
                        Bilge water, draining ................................ 92  Engine oil requirement ............................. 90
                        Bilge water, draining on land ................... 92  Engine serial numbers................................ 1
                        Bilge water, draining on water ................. 93  Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ..... 104
                        Bimini top................................................. 87  Engine shut-off switch ............................. 33
                        Bimini top, installing................................. 88  Engine shut-off switch check................. 104
                        Bimini top, removing................................ 87  Enjoy your boat responsibly.....................23
                        Blower checks........................................ 102
                        “BLOWER” switch.................................... 40  F
                        Boarding from a dock or landing jetty ... 113  Fire extinguisher check ............................ 98
                        Boarding from the bow .......................... 113  Fire extinguisher, operating...................... 99
                        Boarding from the water ........................ 113  Fire extinguisher, storing.......................... 99
                        Boat characteristics ................................. 15  Float mode ............................................... 48
                        Boat control functions.............................. 33  Flushing the cooling system .................. 123
                        Boating with passengers ....................... 111  Flush-out ballasts..................................... 62
                        Bow ladder............................................... 81  Front underseat storage
                                                               compartments ......................................72
                        C                                     Front walk-through................................... 79
                        Check engine warning ............................. 65  Fuel .......................................................... 89
                        Cleaning the boat................................... 124  Fuel level check...................................... 105
                        Communication error warning ................. 66  Fuel requirement ......................................89
                        Controller ................................................. 41  Fuel system checks ............................... 100
                        Cooling water pilot outlet check ............ 105  Fuel system, long-term storage ............. 128
                        Crossing wakes and swells.................... 116  Fuse replacement .................................. 146
                        Cruise assist............................................. 42
                        Cruising limitations................................... 12
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                                                                                         Index

                        G                                     Maintenance........................................... 130
                        Galley storage compartment ................... 76  Manufactured date labels .......................... 3
                        Getting to know your boat ..................... 106  Map screen .............................................. 49
                        Glossary, boat.......................................... 24  Media screen............................................56
                        Glove compartment ................................. 76  Multi-function display elements............... 45
                        Grease points......................................... 128  Multi-function display unit operation ....... 41

                        H                                     N
                        Hazard information................................... 15  “NAV LIGHTS” switch .............................. 40
                        Helm control............................................. 40  Night operation ........................................ 16
                        High voltage warning ............................... 66  No-wake mode......................................... 43
                        Hitch....................................................... 119
                        Home screen............................................ 49  O
                        Horn check............................................. 104  Operation mode ....................................... 48
                        “HORN” switch ........................................ 40  Operational requirements ........................ 13
                        Hull Identification Number (HIN) ................ 1  Over temperature warning ....................... 65
                                                              Owner’s/operator’s manual.................... 130
                        I
                        Identification number records.................... 1  P
                                                              Passenger’s seat......................................70
                        J                                     Periodic maintenance chart ...................132
                        Jet intake checks ................................... 100  Post-launch checks ............................... 104
                        Jet pump, cleaning ................................ 140  Post-operation care ............................... 123
                        Joystick, using ......................................... 41  Post-operation checks........................... 117
                        Jump-starting......................................... 144  Power steering system will not operate
                                                               (255XD) ...............................................143
                        L                                     Pre-launch checks ................................... 97
                        Labels, important ....................................... 4  Pre-operation check points...................... 97
                        Labels, other ............................................ 10  Pre-operation checklist............................ 96
                        Labels, warning.......................................... 6  Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number....... 1
                        Launching .............................................. 121
                        Learning to operate your boat ............... 106  R
                        Leaving a dock....................................... 109  Raising the shift gates............................ 142
                        Lifting ..................................................... 122  Rear walk-through.................................... 79
                        Limitations on who may operate the    Remote control keypad............................ 83
                          boat ...................................................... 11  Remote control lever checks ................... 97
                        Limited warranty .................................... 149  Remote control levers .............................. 35
                        Loading .................................................. 121  Required equipment................................. 14
                        Long-term storage ................................. 128  Reverse RPM control ............................... 44
                        Low fuel level warning.............................. 66  Rules of the road......................................18
                        Low oil pressure warning......................... 65  Running mode.......................................... 48
                        Low voltage warning................................ 66  Running on one engine .......................... 148
                        Lubrication ............................................. 128
                                                              S
                        M                                     Sample float plan ................................... 152
                        Main components, location ..................... 25  Screen tab bar ......................................... 46
                        Main switch.............................................. 34  Seating locations......................................22

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                        Seats........................................................ 67  Y
                        Setting screen.......................................... 60  YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE
                        Side table ................................................. 83  (Y.E.S.) ................................................ 151
                        Single lever mode .................................... 48
                        Ski locker ................................................. 73
                        Specifications......................................... 135
                        Starting the engines............................... 106
                        “START/STOP” buttons........................... 34
                        Status indicator bar.................................. 47
                        Steering.................................................... 38
                        Steering system checks........................... 97
                        Stern ladder ............................................. 82
                        Stern storage compartments ................... 78
                        Stopping the boat .................................. 112
                        Stopping the engines............................. 109
                        Storage compartments ............................ 72
                        Stowable table ......................................... 75
                        Swim platform.......................................... 82
                        Swim platform seat .................................. 70
                        Switch panel ............................................ 40
                        System control screen ............................. 59
                        T
                        Throttle/shift paddles (255XD) ................. 37
                        Throttle/shift paddles checks (255XD)..... 98
                        Tilt lever.................................................... 39
                        To get more boating safety information... 23
                        Towing the boat ..................................... 148
                        Trailering checklist ................................. 119
                        Trailering the boat .................................. 119
                        Trip screen ............................................... 53
                        Troubleshooting..................................... 137
                        Troubleshooting chart............................ 137
                        Turning the boat..................................... 110

                        U
                        USB chargers........................................... 85
                        W
                        Wakeboard tower..................................... 86
                        Wakeboard tower, collapsing and
                          setting up.............................................. 86
                        Wakeboarding and water-skiing .............. 17
                        Walk-through ........................................... 79
                        Warnings .................................................. 64
                        Wet storage compartment ....................... 77
                        Windshield ............................................... 79
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