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Operation

Driving your boat Know and follow U.S. Coast Guard, state,
Getting to know your boat and local laws when operating your boat.
Operating your boat requires skills acquired Select a wide area to learn in, where visibility
through practice over a period of time. Take is good and other boat traffic is light. Keep
the time to learn the basic techniques well the proper distance from other boats and ve-
before attempting more difficult maneuvers. hicles. Do not operate where people are
Boating with your new boat can be a very en- swimming.
joyable activity, providing you with hours of
pleasure. But it is essential to familiarize your-
self with the operation of the boat to achieve
the skill necessary to enjoy boating safely.
Before operating this boat, read this own-
er’s/operator’s manual, the Operation In-
struction card, and all labels on the boat. Pay
particular attention to the safety information
beginning on page 14. These materials
should give you an understanding of the boat Always attach the engine shut-off cord (lan-
and its operation. This boat is designed to yard) to your PFD before operating.
carry one operator and up to 11 passengers. You and all other passengers must always
wear a USCG-approved PFD when riding in
Maximum load (252XE / 255XE): the boat.
Total weight of cargo, operator, and Grip the steering wheel firmly and keep both
passengers: feet on the deck when driving the boat.
1066 kg (2350 lb)
Total weight of operator and passen- Starting the engines
gers:
WARNING
998 kg (2200 lb)
Maximum load (except for 252XE / Severe injury or death may result if you ig-
255XE): nore any of the following:
Total weight of cargo, operator, and  Before operating your boat, become fa-
passengers: miliar with all controls. Consult a
1180 kg (2600 lb) Yamaha Boat Dealer about any control
Total weight of operator and passen- or function you do not fully understand.
gers: Failure to understand how the controls
998 kg (2200 lb) work could cause an accident or pre-
vent you from avoiding an accident.
 Gasoline vapors can explode. Before
Learning to operate your boat
starting the engines, check the engine
Before boating, always perform the pre-oper-
compartment for gasoline, gasoline va-
ation checks listed on page 146. The short
pors, and loose electrical connections,
time spent checking the boat will reward you
and then operate the blowers for at least
with added safety and reliability.
4 minutes. Do not start the engines or
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