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                                                                             252XE


                                                                             255XE


                                                                             255XD







                                OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL























                                                                              U.S.A. Edition



                               Read this manual carefully                      LIT-18626-15-35
                         before operating this boat.                              F7F-F8199-10]]></page><page Index="2"><![CDATA[SportsBoat_F7F10.book  Page 1  Monday, May 27, 2024  9:57 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_F7F10.book  Page 2  Monday, May 27, 2024  9:57 AM






                        IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION

                        The United States Export Control
                        You will recognize that the Product is manufactured in the United States. Therefore, you may
                        not use, export or reexport the Product except as authorized by the United States laws and
                        the laws of the jurisdiction(s) in which the Product was obtained.
                        The Product is subject to the United States export control laws. In particular, but without lim-
                        itation, the Product may not be exported or reexported, whether directly or indirectly:
                        (a) into any U.S. embargoes or economic sanctioned countries or;
                        (b) to anyone on the U.S. Denied Persons List or Entity List or;
                        (c) to anyone on the U.S. Specially Designated Nationals List,
                        Specially Designated Terrorists List or Specially Designated Narcotic Traffickers List.]]></page><page Index="4"><![CDATA[SportsBoat_F7F10.book  Page 1  Monday, May 27, 2024  9:57 AM



                        Important manual information

                                  To the owner
                        Thank you for choosing a Yamaha boat. This
                        owner’s/operator’s manual contains informa-
                        tion you will need for proper operation, main-
                        tenance, and care. A thorough understanding
                        of these simple instructions will help you to
                        obtain maximum enjoyment from your new
                        Yamaha. If you have any questions about the
                        operation or maintenance of  your boat,
                        please consult a Yamaha Boat Dealer.
                        In this manual, information of particular im-
                        portance  is distinguished in the following
                        ways:

                            This is the safety alert symbol. It is used
                        to alert you to potential personal injury haz-
                        ards. Obey all safety messages that follow
                        this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
                             WARNING
                        A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa-
                        tion which, if not avoided, could result in
                        death or serious injury.

                         NOTICE
                        A NOTICE  indicates special precautions
                        that must be taken to avoid damage to the
                        boat or other property.

                        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="5"><![CDATA[SportsBoat_F7F10.book  Page 2  Monday, May 27, 2024  9:57 AM



                                                    Important manual information

                                               Use of your engine data
                        This is a brief summary of how Yamaha (Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., and Yamaha Motor Corpo-
                        ration, U.S.A.) uses your engine data. For more details, please review our Privacy Policy.
                        https://yamaha-motor.com/privacy-policy

                        What engine data we collect? and How we collect your engine data?
                        This boat collects three types of engine data through integrated Engine Control Units (ECU).:
                        (1) Hull Identification Number (HIN); (2) live data showing the performance of the boat such as
                        engine/motor operating state, boat speed, mileage; and (3) other data showing the status of
                        the boat such as diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
                        The collected data will be uploaded to server at Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. by attaching a special
                        Yamaha diagnostic tool to the boat, only when maintenance checks or service procedures are
                        performed.

                        How will we use your engine data?
                        Yamaha use collected data from your boat, (1) to conduct adequate maintenance service in-
                        cluding diagnostics, (2) to implement proper warranty claim judgement, (3) to conduct re-
                        search and development of boat, (4) to provide and improve quality of products, features, and
                        services, (5) to ensure our business purpose, and (6) to comply with requirements of laws and
                        regulations.

                        How we disclose your engine data?
                        We may make your engine data available with: (i) our subsidiaries, affiliates, and business part-
                        ners; (ii) dealers in your country or region, and (iii) contractors within the scope necessary to
                        achieve the purpose of use described above.

                        How long will we retain your engine data?
                        We will retain your engine data for the shortest period of time possible/the time necessary to
                        achieve the above listed purposes.

                        How to contact us?
                        Any questions or complaints regarding the processing of your engine data can be submitted
                        in writing to:
                        Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
                        Attn: Privacy Office
                        6555 Katella Avenue Cypress, California 90630-5101]]></page><page Index="6"><![CDATA[SportsBoat_F7F10.book  Page 3  Monday, May 27, 2024  9:57 AM



                        Important manual information

                        The SOLE PURPOSE of above provided contact information is TO RESPOND DATA
                        PROCESSING INQUIRY AND OTHER KINDS OF INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE RESPONDED.
                        Please provide the following information for the proper handling of your inquiry: (1) Your
                        Name; (2) Your Email Address; (3) Your Country of Residence; and (4) Your HIN. We will
                        use your personal information provided only for the purpose of supporting your data process-
                        ing inquiry.]]></page><page Index="7"><![CDATA[SportsBoat_F7F10.book  Page 4  Monday, May 27, 2024  9:57 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.
                                                                     252XE / 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-  ©2025 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 2024
                        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-18626-15-35
                        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="8"><![CDATA[SportsBoat_F7F10.book  Page 1  Monday, May 27, 2024  9:57 AM



                        Table of contents

                        General and important labels...........1  Engine shut-off switch................ 38
                          Identification number records..........1  Batteries and battery switches ... 38
                                                                 Main switch................................. 40
                            Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
                             number.......................................1  “START/STOP” buttons.............. 40
                            Hull Identification Number (HIN) ...1  Remote control levers................. 40
                            Engine serial numbers...................1  Steering ...................................... 42
                          Emission control information ...........3  Tilt lever ...................................... 43
                                                               DRiVE X mode (255XD).................. 44
                            Approval labels of emission
                             control certificate .......................3  Forward....................................... 44
                            Manufactured date labels .............4  Reverse....................................... 44
                            Star labels (4-star models) ............4  Sideways movement .................. 45
                          Important labels ...............................7  Dock hold ................................... 45
                                                                 Pivot turn .................................... 46
                            Warning labels ..............................9  High mode .................................. 46
                            Other labels.................................13
                                                                 Sideways movement
                                                                   calibration ................................ 46
                        Safety information.............................14
                          Limitations on who may operate      Instrument operation ....................... 48
                            the boat.......................................14  Helm controls................................. 48
                          Cruising limitations.........................15  Switch panel ............................... 49
                          Operational requirements ..............16  Multi-function display unit
                          Required equipment.......................17  operation..................................... 50
                          Additional equipment                   Touching the multi-function
                            recommendations .......................17  display ..................................... 50
                                                                 Using the joystick ....................... 50
                          Hazard information.........................18
                                                               Operation buttons.......................... 51
                          Boat characteristics .......................18
                                                                 Controller.................................... 51
                          Night operation ..............................19
                                                                 Operating the boat at a steady
                          Wakeboarding and water-skiing ....20     speed (cruise assist) ................ 51
                          Rules of the road............................21  Operating the boat with a
                          Seating locations............................25  minimal wake
                                                                   (no-wake mode)....................... 52
                          To get more boating safety
                                                                 Operating the boat in reverse
                            information ..................................26
                                                                   with more thrust (reverse RPM
                          Enjoy your boat responsibly...........26  control)..................................... 53
                                                               Multi-function display elements..... 54
                        Description.........................................27  Screen tab bar ............................ 56
                          Boat glossary .................................27  Status indicator bar .................... 57
                                                                 Operation mode.......................... 58
                          Location of main components .......28
                                                               Home screen ................................. 59
                            Exterior components...................28
                            Seats & interior components.......30  Map screen.................................... 59
                            Stern components ......................33  Waypoint..................................... 60
                            Helm components.......................34  Track........................................... 60
                            Engine components ....................35  Map settings screen ................... 61
                                                               Trip screen..................................... 63
                        Control function operation .............38  Drive control screen....................... 64
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                          Media screen..................................66  Driver’s side console
                            Radio screen (AM/FM) ................66  compartment ........................... 86
                            Weather screen...........................67  Stowable table............................ 86
                            Bluetooth screen.........................67  Glove compartment.................... 87
                            Auxiliary screen...........................68  Galley storage compartment ...... 87
                            Zone control screen....................68  Wet storage compartment.......... 88
                          System control screen ...................69  Stern storage compartments...... 89
                                                               Walk-through ................................. 90
                          Setting screen ................................70
                                                                 Front walk-through ..................... 90
                            Time setting screen.....................70
                            Depth alarm setting screen.........70  Rear walk-through ...................... 90
                            Unit setting screen......................71  Windshield ..................................... 90
                            Brightness setting screen ...........71  Folding mirror ............................. 90
                            Maintenance setting screen........71  Anchor light.................................... 92
                            Language setting screen.............72  Bow ladder..................................... 93
                            Tuner Region setting screen .......72  Swim platform................................ 94
                            Auto Volume setting screen........72  Stern ladder ................................ 94
                            DRiVE X setting screen               Remote control keypad .............. 95
                             (255XD).....................................72  Side table.................................... 95
                            Factory reset screen ...................73  Accessory outlet......................... 96
                            Flush-out ballasts........................73  USB chargers ................................ 96
                          Warnings ........................................74
                                                               Wireless charger ............................ 97
                            Check engine warning ................75
                            Low oil pressure warning............75  Ballast ............................................ 97
                            Over temperature warning ..........75  Wakeboard tower .......................... 98
                            Low/High voltage warning ..........76  Collapsing and setting up the
                            Communication error warning ....76     wakeboard tower (252XE)........ 98
                            Low fuel level warning.................76  Collapsing and setting up the
                            Depth warning.............................76  wakeboard tower
                                                                   (255XE / 255XD)....................... 99
                        Equipment operation ........................77  Bimini top (252XE) ....................... 100
                          Seats ..............................................77  Setting up the bimini top .......... 100
                                                                 Storing the bimini top ............... 102
                            Driver’s seat ................................78
                            Passenger’s seat.........................80  Trailering with the bimini top .... 103
                            Engine hood seat ........................80  Removing the bimini top........... 103
                            Swim platform seat                   Installing the bimini top............. 104
                             (255XE / 255XD).......................80  Bimini top (255XE / 255XD) ......... 104
                          Engine hood...................................81  Removing the bimini top........... 104
                                                                 Installing the bimini top............. 105
                          Storage compartments ..................82
                            Anchor storage compartment.....82
                            Front underseat storage           Operation and handling
                             compartments..........................82  requirements................................... 106
                            Ski locker ....................................83  Fuel requirement.......................... 106
                            Rear underseat storage               Fuel ........................................... 106
                             compartment (starboard) .........84  Engine oil requirement................. 108
                            Rear underseat storage               Engine oil .................................. 108
                             compartment (port) ..................84  Draining the bilge water............... 111
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                            Draining the bilge water on          Boating with passengers .......... 132
                             land ........................................111  Stopping the boat..................... 133
                            Draining the bilge water on          Boarding from the water........... 134
                             water ......................................112  Boarding from the bow............. 134
                                                                 Boarding from a dock or
                        First-time operation ........................114  landing jetty ........................... 134
                                                                 Docking..................................... 134
                          Engine break-in (252XE)...............114
                                                                 Beaching................................... 136
                          Engine break-in
                                                                 Anchoring ................................. 136
                            (255XE / 255XD)........................114  Crossing wakes and swells ...... 137
                                                               Post-operation checks ................ 138
                        Pre-operation checks ...................115
                            Pre-operation checklist.............115  Trailering........................................ 140
                          Pre-operation check points..........116  Trailering the boat........................ 140
                            Pre-launch checks ....................116  Hitch ......................................... 140
                            Steering system checks............116  Trailering checklist.................... 140
                            Remote control lever checks ....116  Backing your trailer................... 141
                            Throttle/shift paddle checks         Launching ................................. 142
                             (255XD)...................................117  Loading..................................... 142
                            Fire extinguisher check.............118  Lifting........................................ 143
                            Access port cap check .............119
                            Jet intake checks ......................119  Care and storage .......................... 144
                            Fuel system checks ..................120
                            Engine oil level check................120  Post-operation care..................... 144
                            Battery check............................121  Flushing the cooling system..... 144
                            Bilge water check......................122  Cleaning the boat ..................... 145
                            Drain plug check .......................122  Basic stain guide ...................... 147
                            Blower checks...........................122  Chil Cool Technology vinyl
                            Navigation and anchor lights           upholstery Cleaning & Care... 148
                             checks....................................123  Battery care .............................. 148
                            Horn check................................124  Long-term storage....................... 149
                            Engine shut-off cords                Fuel system............................... 149
                             (lanyards) check.....................124  Lubrication................................ 149
                            Post-launch checks ..................125  Grease points ........................... 149
                            Engine shut-off switch check....125
                            Cooling water pilot outlet        Maintenance.................................. 151
                             check .....................................125  Maintenance ................................ 151
                            Fuel level check ........................126
                                                                 Owner’s/operator’s manual ...... 151
                                                                 Removing and installing the
                        Operation .......................................127
                                                                   engine covers ........................ 151
                          Driving your boat..........................127  Periodic maintenance chart...... 153
                            Getting to know your boat ........127
                            Learning to operate your          Specifications ................................. 156
                             boat........................................127  Specifications (1800 cc engine
                            Starting the engines..................127
                            Stopping the engines................130  models [3-star])......................... 156
                            Leaving a dock..........................130  Specifications (1800 cc engine
                            Turning the boat........................131  models [4-star])......................... 158]]></page><page Index="11"><![CDATA[SportsBoat_F7F10.book  Page 4  Monday, May 27, 2024  9:57 AM



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                          Specifications (1900 cc engine
                            models) .....................................160

                        Trouble recovery .............................162
                          Troubleshooting ...........................162
                            Troubleshooting chart...............162
                          Emergency procedures................165
                            Jet pump clean-out
                             procedure...............................165
                            Raising the shift gates...............167
                            Power steering system will not
                             operate (255XD) .....................168
                            Jump-starting............................169
                            Fuse replacement .....................170
                            Running on one engine .............173
                            Towing the boat ........................173
                        Consumer information....................174
                          Limited warranty ..........................174
                          YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE
                            (Y.E.S.) ......................................176
                          Sample float plan .........................177

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                        General and important labels

                         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 81 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
                                                              81 for engine hood opening and closing pro-
                                                              cedures.)
                                                              1800 cc engine models (3-star)

                                                                                              1

                        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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                        1800 cc engine models (4-star)        Starboard side




                                         1
                                                                 YAMAHA



                                                                 YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
                                                                 MADE IN JAPAN
                                                                 PAYS D’ORIGINE JAPON

                        1  Engine serial number
                        1900 cc engine models




                         1









                        1  Engine serial number

                        Port side




                           YAMAHA



                            YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
                            MADE IN JAPAN
                            PAYS D’ORIGINE JAPON











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                          Emission control information        1900 cc engine models
                        These engines conform to U.S. Environmen-
                        tal Protection Agency (EPA) and/or California
                        Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations for
                        marine SI engines applicable at the time of
                        manufacture.
                        The 4-star labels are affixed to models that
                        meet  the Air Resources Board’s emission  1
                        standards for 4-star models. (See page 4 for
                        information on the star labels.)
                        Star labels are not affixed to 3-star models.
                        252XE: These engines are certified to operate  1  Emission control information label
                        on regular unleaded gasoline.
                                                              3-star models
                        255XE / 255XD: These engines are certified
                        to operate on premium unleaded gasoline.
                                                               EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
                                                               THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO           MY U.S. EPA EXHAUST REGULATIONS FOR SI
                                                               MARINE ENGINES. REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE
                                                               SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS.
                        Approval labels of emission control    ENGINE FAMILY :  DISPLACEMENT :                     liters MAX POWER :                         kW
                                                               EPA FEL : HC+NOx               , CO                g/kW-hr
                                                               YAMAHA MOTOR CO.,LTD.
                        certificate
                        These labels are attached to each engine unit
                                                              4-star models
                        and to the inside of the engine compartment.
                        (See page 81 for engine hood opening and  EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
                                                               THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO          MY CALIFORNIA AND U.S. EPA EXHAUST
                        closing procedures and page 151 for engine  REGULATIONS FOR SI MARINE ENGINES. REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL FOR
                                                               MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS.
                                                               ENGINE FAMILY :  DISPLACEMENT :                 liters MAX POWER :                    kW
                        cover removal and installation procedures.)  EPA  FEL : HC+NOx                  , CO                 g/kW-hr  CA  FEL : HC+NOx                                     g/kW-hr
                                                               YAMAHA MOTOR CO.,LTD.
                        1800 cc engine models
                                        1
                                                                                       1







                        1  Emission control information label
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                                                      General and important labels

                        3-star models                         1900 cc engine models

                         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-hr
                         EPA CERTIFIED EVAP COMPONENTS:
                         YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
                                                               1
                        4-star models
                         EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM INFORMATION  TWC/HO25/MFI/OBD/EECS
                         THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO       CALIFORNIA AND 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. MEETS        MY CALIFORNIA EVAP EMISSIONS.
                         REGULATIONS FOR SPARK-IGNITION MARINE WATERCRAFT.
                         ENGINE FAMILY:  DISPLACEMENT:            liters  MAX POWER:                 kW
                         EPA FEL: HC+NOx                  ,CO             g/kW-h CA FEL: HC+NOx                                     g/kW-hr
                         EPA CERTIFIED EVAP COMPONENTS:       1  Manufactured date label
                         ARB EVAP FAMILY:  ARB EVAP EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM:
                         YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
                        Manufactured date labels
                        These labels are attached to each engine
                        unit. (See page 81 for engine hood opening
                        and closing procedures and page 151 for en-
                        gine cover removal  and installation  proce-
                        dures.)
                        1800 cc engine models
                                                              Star labels (4-star models)
                                                  1           This boat is labeled with a California Air Re-
                                                              sources Board (CARB) star label. See below
                                                              for a description of your particular label.


                                                                           1






                        1  Manufactured date label



                                                              1  Star label location











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                        1  Star label location
                                                              Three Stars - Ultra Low Emission
                        One Star - Low Emission               The three-star label identifies engines that
                        The one-star label identifies engines that  meet the Air Resources Board’s Personal
                        meet the Air Resources Board’s Personal  Watercraft and Outboard marine engine 2008
                        Watercraft and Outboard marine engine 2001  exhaust emission standards or the Sterndrive
                        exhaust emission standards. Engines meet-  and Inboard marine engine 2003-2008 ex-
                        ing these standards have 75% lower emis-  haust emission standards. Engines meeting
                        sions than conventional carbureted two-  these standards have 65% lower emissions
                        stroke engines. These engines are equivalent  than One Star-Low Emission engines.
                        to the U.S. EPA’s 2006 standards for marine
                        engines.














                                                              Four Stars - Super Ultra Low Emission
                                                              The four-star label  identifies engines  that
                        Two Stars - Very Low Emission         meet the Air Resources Board’s  Sterndrive
                        The two-star label identifies  engines  that  and Inboard marine  engine 2009  exhaust
                        meet the Air Resources Board’s Personal  emission standards. Personal Watercraft and
                        Watercraft and Outboard marine engine 2004  Outboard marine engines may also comply
                        exhaust emission standards. Engines meet-  with these standards. Engines meeting these
                        ing these standards have 20% lower emis-  standards have 90% lower emissions than
                        sions than One Star-Low Emission engines.  One Star-Low Emission engines.




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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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                          3-star models
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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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                            Check cap – if handle is not parallel to centerline of boat or a strong pull will
                            move cap, it is not locked securely and could be forced out by water pressure.
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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.                   20
                           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 USA, 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)
                             YAMAHA                    60E-83627-00















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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 177.
                          loss of control, ejection, and collision.   Follow navigation rules and state and local
                                                               laws that apply to your boat.








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                           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 keys 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 115 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 21.)



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                              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 page 69 for more information.)
















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                               Hazard information                   Boat characteristics
                         Never start the engines or let them run for   Jet thrust turns the boat. Moving the re-
                          any length of time in an enclosed area. Ex-  mote control levers completely back to idle
                          haust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a  or the neutral position produces only mini-
                          colorless, odorless gas that may cause  mum thrust. If you are traveling at speeds
                          loss of consciousness and death within a  above trolling, you will have  rapidly de-
                          short time. Always operate the boat in an  creasing ability to steer without  throttle.
                          open area.                           You may still have some turning ability im-
                          It is also important to have the engines off  mediately after moving the remote control
                          when anyone is using the ladder on models  levers back to idle, but once the engines
                          equipped with one because of the carbon  slow down, the boat will no longer respond
                          monoxide in the  exhaust  gases coming  to steering wheel input until you apply
                          from underneath the step.            throttle again or you reach a trolling speed.
                         Do not  place magnets or objects with  a  Practice  turning in an open area without
                          strong magnetic force  near the throt-  obstructions until you have a good feel for
                          tle/shift paddles. The electronic throttle  the maneuver.
                          mechanism of the paddles can be adverse-   This  Yamaha  boat is water-jet  propelled.
                          ly affected, which could cause loss of con-  The pumps are directly connected to the
                          trol. In addition, do  not place objects  engines. This means that the jet thrust will
                          susceptible to magnetic forces (i.e., credit  produce some movement  whenever  the
                          cards, watches, etc.) close to the paddles.  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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                         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
                          vere injury or drowning.             dark, the anchor light must be lit. (See page
                         Never insert any object into the jet thrust  69 for instructions.)
                          nozzles while the engines are running. Se-   The navigation  lights should be replaced
                          vere injury or death could result from com-  after a certain period of time.
                          ing in contact with the rotating parts of the  If the navigation light bulb is an incandes-
                          jet pumps.                           cent bulb, replace it after 1 year.
                                                               If the navigation light bulb is LED, replace it
                                                               every 5 years.
                                                               Docking lights are to be  used for low
                                                               speed, close-quarter maneuvering only.
                                                        2      Docking lights may cause temporary blind-
                                                               ness in other vessels when used improper-
                                                               ly.
                                   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
                          165 for more information.)






















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                           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 77) 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 9 and 98 for wakeboard tower
                                                              use.
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                                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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                        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
                        have an arrangement of shapes, colors, num-


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                                                                     Safety information

                        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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                            Safety information

                                                   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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                                8                  12
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                                    16                                        14
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                                         17                      10
                        1  Handrail                           10 Flushing hose connector (page 144)
                        2  Windshield (page 90)               11 12 V DC outlet (page 96)
                        3  Cleat                              12 Ski tow hook
                        4  Fuel tank filler cap (page 106)    13 Horn (page 124)
                        5  Anchor storage compartment (page 82)  14 Bilge pump outlet (page 112)
                        6  Bow eye                            15 Cooling water pilot outlet (page 125)
                        7  Bow light (page 69)                16 Swim platform (page 94)
                        8  Bow ladder (page 93)               17 Reboarding grip
                        9  Table bracket (page 95)


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                           255XE / 255XD                      252XE
                                                3                       5       3
                                     2
                                6                                6
                                                                4
                               1




















                        1  Wakeboard tower (page 98)
                        2  Bimini top (page 104)
                        3  Anchor light (page 92)
                        4  Wakeboard tower (page 98)
                        5  Bimini top (page 100)
                        6  Wakeboard tower rack









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                        Seats & interior components










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                        1  Front starboard seat (front) (page 77)
                        2  Front starboard seat (rear) (page 77, 82)
                        3  Driver’s seat (page 78)
                        4  Rear starboard seat (page 77, 84)
                        5  Starboard engine hood seat (page 77, 81)
                        6  Swim platform seat (255XE / 255XD) (page
                           80)
                        7  Center seat (page 80)
                        8  Port engine hood seat (page 77, 81)
                        9  Rear port seat (page 77, 84)
                        10 Passenger’s seat (page 77, 80)
                        11 Front port seat (rear) (page 77, 82)
                        12 Front port seat (front) (page 77)





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                                          2                                                  6
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                                  7
                                                    8
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                        1  Anchor storage compartment (page 82)
                        2  Front underseat storage compartment (page
                           82)
                        3  Stowable table (page 86)
                        4  USB charger (page 96)
                        5  Glove compartment (page 87)
                        6  Enclosed head compartment (page 85)
                        7  Stern storage compartment (page 89)
                        8  Wet storage compartment (page 88)
                        9  Driver’s side console compartment (page 86)
                        10 Ski locker (page 83)
                        11 Rear underseat storage compartment (page
                           84)


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                          Courtesy (Interior) light











                          Beverage holder











                          Speaker


































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                        Description

                        Stern components







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                              2  3   4                                             4   3  2
                                         5                                     5
                                                   6
                                                       7










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                        1  Stern ladder (page 94)
                        2  Stern eye
                        3  SurfPointe WakeBooster (255XE / 255XD)
                        4  Shift gate (page 41)
                        5  Jet thrust nozzle
                        6  Underwater light (page 69)
                        7  Articulating keel (252XE / 255XE) (page 42)
                        8  Intake grate
                        9  Hull drain plug (page 111)
                        10 Water temperature/water depth sensor













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                        Helm components


                                   1
                                               4       5
                                                                       6



                                HORN
                                     BILGE
                                                                                7
                           2              3                                        8
                                                                                       9
                                                                                        10

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                                                                             13

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                                                  18       19                15
                           21
                                                                             16          14


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                        1  “START/STOP” button (page 40)      13 “NAV LIGHTS” switch (255XE / 255XD) (page
                        2  “HORN” switch (252XE) (page 48)      49)
                        3  “BILGE” switch (252XE) (page 48)   14 Remote control lever (page 40)
                        4  Multi-function display unit (page 50)  15 Main switch (page 40)
                        5  Throttle/shift paddle (255XD)      16 Engine shut-off switch (page 38)
                        6  Wireless charger (page 97)         17 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) (page 38)
                        7  Controller (page 51)               18 USB charger (page 96)
                        8  “HORN” switch (255XE / 255XD) (page 49)  19 Aux input (page 68)
                        9  “BILGE” switch (255XE / 255XD) (page 49)  20 Steering wheel (page 42)
                        10 “BLOWER” switch (255XE / 255XD) (page 49)  21 Tilt lever (page 43)
                        11 “ACC”2 switch (255XE / 255XD) (page 49)
                        12 “ACC”1 switch (255XE / 255XD) (page 49)



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                        Description

                        Engine components
                        1800 cc engine models (3-star)



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                        1  Blower (page 122)
                        2  Fuse box (cover) (page 170)
                        3  Air filter case
                        4  Engine cover (page 151)
                        5  Engine oil filler cap (page 109)
                        6  Dipstick (page 109)
                        7  Spark plug/Ignition coil






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                        1800 cc engine models (4-star)



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                               4










                        1  Blower (page 122)
                        2  Fuse box (cover) (page 170)
                        3  Engine oil filler cap (page 109)
                        4  Engine cover (page 151)
                        5  Spark plug/Ignition coil
                        6  Dipstick (page 109)
                        7  Air filter case








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                        Description

                        1900 cc engine models



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                        1  Blower (page 122)
                        2  Fuse box (cover) (page 170)
                        3  Engine oil filler cap (page 109)
                        4  Spark plug/Ignition coil
                        5  Dipstick (page 109)
                        6  Engine cover (page 151)












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                                                         Control function operation

                             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  TIP:
                          have stopped, you have no steering con-  It is recommended that a spare engine shut-
                          trol of the boat which could result in an  off cord (lanyard) be stored in a storage com-
                          accident. Also, without  engine power,  partment near the driver’s  seat to  allow a
                          the boat could slow rapidly from planing  passenger to restart the vessel if the operator
                          speed. This could cause people and ob-  falls overboard.
                          jects in the boat to be thrown forward,
                          which could cause injury.           Batteries and battery switches
                                                              The batteries and switch assembly are locat-
                        The clip  on the  end of  the engine  shut-off
                                                              ed under the rear port seat.
                        cord (lanyard) must be attached to the engine
                                                              This boat uses two marine batteries. One bat-
                        shut-off switch  for the  engines to run. The
                                                              tery is designated as the start battery. The
                        cord must be attached to a secure place on
                                                              start battery is connected to the starter cir-
                        the operator’s PFD. Should the operator fall
                                                              cuits on both engines to provide current for
                        overboard or leave the helm, the cord will pull
                                                              the starter motors.
                        out the clip, stopping the ignition to the both
                                                              The other battery is designated as the house
                        engines. This will prevent the boat from run-
                                                              battery. The house battery provides power
                        ning away under power.
                                                              for the various accessory circuits on the boat,
                                                              such as the circuits for lighting, bilge pump,
                                                              blowers and audio system.










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                                                                       1           2
                                        1     2










                        1  Start battery                      1  ON position (green)
                        2  House battery                      2  OFF position (red)

                        The battery switch assembly is located in the  In normal operation, keep the “START” and
                        rear underseat storage compartment (port).  “HOUSE” switches in the ON position. Keep
                        There are three switches  on  the  battery  the “EMERG PARALLEL” switch in the OFF
                        switch assembly: the  “START”  switch,  position. This setting allows both batteries to
                        “HOUSE” switch, and “EMERG PARALLEL”  be charged automatically while the engines
                        switch.                               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-
                                1       2                3    vent the anchor light from functioning.
                                                              If  the start  battery is discharged, turn  the
                                                              “EMERG PARALLEL” switch to the ON posi-
                                                         4    tion to start the engines. Once the engines
                                                              are started  or the start battery is charged,
                                                              turn the “EMERG PARALLEL” switch to the
                                                              OFF position.


                        1  Battery switch assembly
                        2  “HOUSE” switch (red)
                        3  “EMERG PARALLEL” switch (yellow)
                        4  “START” switch (red)














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                                                         Control function operation

                        Main switch                           TIP:
                        The main switch controls the ignition circuit   The engine will not start when the clip is re-
                        as follows:                            moved from the engine shut-off switch.
                                                               The main switch will not operate (the starter
                                        ON
                                 OFF                           motor will not turn over) if the “START”
                                                               switch on the battery switch assembly is
                                                               turned to the OFF position. (See page 38
                                                               for more information.)
                                                    1
                                                              Remote control levers
                                                                  WARNING
                                                               Before shifting, make sure there are no
                                                               swimmers or obstacles in the water
                        1  Main switch
                                                               near you.
                        OFF:                                   When operating in reverse, go slowly.
                        Ignition circuit is switched off. The engines  Do not open the throttle more than half.
                        cannot be started. (The main switch key can  Otherwise, the boat may become unsta-
                        be removed.)                           ble, which could result in loss of control
                        ON:                                    and an accident.
                        Ignition circuit is switched on. (The main   Do not shift into reverse while traveling
                        switch key cannot be removed.)         at planing speeds. Loss of control, boat
                                                               swamping, or damage to the boat could
                        “START/STOP” buttons                   occur.
                        The engines can  be  started or stopped by
                                                              The remote control lever for each engine con-
                        pushing the “START/STOP” buttons. It is
                                                              trols both throttle and shifting. In normal op-
                        possible to start or stop the engines individu-
                                                              eration, the levers are moved together.
                        ally.
                                                              Moving the remote control levers  forward
                         PORT: Port engine
                                                              from the neutral position shifts into the for-
                         STBD: Starboard engine
                                                              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
                                                              running at the same engine speed.
                        1  “START/STOP” button


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                                                              Neutral
                                         N                    The shift gates are dropped down part way
                               F  2  5   1    5    R          over the jet thrust nozzles. The neutral posi-
                                3                 4
                                                              tion balances forward and reverse thrust to
                             7                        7       help  keep the boat  from moving, although
                                       6     6                some movement may occur.
                          8                              8


                                                                1

                        1  Neutral position
                        2  TDE position                         2
                        3  Forward position
                        4  Reverse position
                        5  Shift
                        6  Fully closed
                        7  Throttle
                                                              1  Shift gate
                        8  Fully open
                                                              2  Jet thrust nozzle
                        TIP:
                                                              Forward
                        This boat is equipped with a “start-in-gear”
                                                              When the remote control levers are initially
                        protection. The engines will not start unless
                                                              moved to the forward position and the boat is
                        the levers are in the neutral position.
                                                              operating at a slow speed, the shift gates are
                                                              lifted up slightly from the neutral position and
                        This boat uses a direct-drive propulsion sys-
                                                              jet thrust is directed downward at an angle.
                        tem. Therefore, jet thrust is always being pro-
                                                              This function, which is called the thrust direc-
                        duced while the engines are running. The
                                                              tional enhancer (TDE), helps to provide good
                        direction of the boat is controlled by the shift
                                                              handling response when the steering wheel is
                        gates, which direct the flow of the jet thrust as
                                                              turned, even though there is less thrust avail-
                        follows:
                                                              able at low engine speeds.
                                                                              N
                                                                    F                    R
                                                                        1








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                        1  Shift gate                         1  Shift gate
                        2  Jet thrust nozzle
                                                              Steering
                        When the remote control levers are moved  Your boat can be steered by turning  the
                        farther forward, the shift gates are lifted all the  steering wheel the same direction you wish to
                        way up. All  jet thrust is to the  rear,  which  travel, to the right or left. When the steering
                        moves the boat forward.               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
                          1
                                                              nozzles changes the direction of the boat ac-
                                                              cordingly.
                                                              252XE / 255XE: In addition, the direction of
                                                              the articulating keel changes according to the
                          2                                   movement of the jet thrust nozzles.
                                                              255XD: When the DRiVE X mode is activated,
                                                              the turning range of the steering wheel is ap-
                                                              proximately half the range of when the oper-
                                                              ator is using the remote control  levers
                                                              (running mode or single  lever  mode).  Al-
                        1  Shift gate
                        2  Jet thrust nozzle                  though the  turning  range of the steering
                                                              wheel changes depending on the operation
                        Reverse                               mode, the movement of the jet thrust nozzles
                        The shift gates are dropped all the way down  is adjusted automatically so that the full range
                        over the jet thrust nozzles. Jet thrust is redi-  of motion for the nozzles matches the turning
                        rected toward the bow  of the boat, which  range regardless of the selected mode. (See
                        moves the boat backward.              page 58 for  information  on each operation
                                                              mode.)








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                                                              Tilt lever
                                                                  WARNING
                                          1
                                                               Never touch the tilt lever during opera-
                                    1     2                    tion, otherwise the steering wheel could
                                       2
                                                               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-
                        1  Running mode and single lever mode
                                                               tion, which may lead to an accident.
                        2  DRiVE X mode (255XD)
                                                              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
                                              2
                                                                                1
                        1  Jet thrust nozzle
                        2  Articulating keel (252XE / 255XE)
                                                              1  Tilt lever
                        Since the strength of the jet thrust determines
                        the speed and direction of a turn, the throttle
                                                              To adjust the tilt:
                        must always be opened above idle when at-
                                                              (1) Push the lever down, and then move the
                        tempting a turn, except at trolling speed.
                                                                 steering wheel up or down to the desired
                        Because boats steer from the stern, the stern
                                                                 position.
                        of the boat swings out in the opposite direc-
                                                              (2) The  lever will lock into place when  the
                        tion of your turn. If you turn to starboard, for
                                                                 steering wheel is moved into one of the 5
                        example, the stern of the boat will swing to
                                                                 available positions.
                        the left. Keep this in mind when navigating
                                                              (3) Make sure that the tilt lever returns to its
                        near a person in the water, such as a down
                                                                 original position and that  the steering
                        wakeboarder or water-skier, or an obstacle,
                                                                 wheel is securely locked in place.
                        such as a dock.


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                             DRiVE X mode (255XD)                              1
                        Using the switches equipped on the steering
                        wheel, you can perform forward, reverse, and
                        sideways movements at low speed without     SW
                                                                    NE
                                                                                       DEPTH
                        using the remote control levers.                               .8 9  ft
                                                                                     19
                                                                            x1000 rpm
                          1                             6
                                                               H
                          2                             7                           HOUSE
                                                                                9   13.0  V
                          3                             8             Nav  Anchor          2
                          4                             9     1  Mode status
                                                              2  Operation mode button
                          5
                                                              TIP:
                                                              Push and hold the “MODE” switch to enter
                        1  Throttle/shift paddle (left)       calibration mode.
                        2  “  ”  switch
                        3  “   DOCK HOLD” switch              To cancel DRiVE X mode, push the “MODE”
                        4  “PIVOT TURN” switch                switch. Push the switch, and there will be two
                        5  “MODE” switch                      beep sounds and the switch will turn off.
                        6  Throttle/shift paddle (right)
                        7  “  ”  switch
                                                              Forward
                        8  “   DOCK HOLD” switch
                                                              To move forward, pull the throttle/shift pad-
                        9  “HIGH MODE” switch
                                                              dle (right). When the paddle is pulled, the shift
                                                              gates of both engines will be in the TDE posi-
                        To activate DRiVE X mode:
                                                              tion, the engine speed will increase, and the
                        (1) Put the remote control levers in the neu-
                                                              boat will move forward at low speed.
                            tral position.
                                                              When the paddle is released, the shift gates
                        (2) Push the “MODE” switch, and there will
                                                              return to the  neutral  position and  the boat
                            be a single beep sound and the switch
                                                              idles.
                            will light up. The mode status and opera-
                            tion mode  button on  the multi-function
                                                              Reverse
                            display switch.
                                                              To move in reverse, pull the throttle/shift pad-
                                                              dle (left). When the paddle is pulled, the shift
                                                              gates of both engines will be in the reverse
                                                              position, the engine speed will increase, and
                                                              the boat will move in reverse at low speed.
                                                              When the paddle is released, the shift gates
                                                              return to the  neutral  position and  the boat
                                                              idles.



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                        Sideways movement                     Dock hold
                        It is possible to move the boat sideways with-
                                                                  WARNING
                        out changing the direction of the bow.
                        To move sideways to the right, continuously  The dock hold function  is an auxiliary
                        push the “  ” switch, and to move sideways  function for berthing at a dock. The opera-
                        to the left, continuously  push the  “  ”  tor  should  not leave the driver’s seat in
                        switch.                               case the dock hold function is unexpect-
                        When the  switch  is released, the boat will  edly disengaged due to the effects of the
                        stop.                                 wind or the tide.
                                                              It is possible to  continue  moving  the boat
                                                              sideways without changing the direction of
                                                              the bow.
                                                              To move sideways to  the right, push the
                                                              “   DOCK HOLD” switch,  and to move
                                                              sideways to the left,  push the “   DOCK
                                                              HOLD” switch.
                                                              When the switch is pushed, there will be a
                                                              single beep sound, and the switch will blink.

















                        TIP:
                        While the switch is being pushed continuous-
                        ly, the movement of the boat can be adjusted
                        by operating the steering  wheel or throt-
                        tle/shift paddle.












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                        To move forward or in reverse during DOCK  To cancel the  operation, push the  “PIVOT
                        HOLD operation, pull the throttle/shift pad-  TURN” switch again.  When the  switch is
                        dle.                                  pushed, there will be two beep sounds, and
                        TIP:                                  the switch will turn off.
                        Forward and reverse movement can be ad-
                        justed in 3 steps.                    High mode
                                                              During DRiVE X mode operation, it is possible
                        To cancel the  operation, push  the switch  to increase the speed to a speed that is high-
                        again. When the switch is pushed, there will  er than normal speed.
                        be two beep sounds, and the switch will turn  To increase the  speed, push the “HIGH
                        off.                                  MODE” switch. When the switch is pushed,
                                                              there will be a single beep sound, and the
                        Pivot turn                            switch will light up.
                        It is possible to turn the boat while holding the  HIGH MODE is  applicable to the following
                        boat’s position.                      functions.
                        To turn the boat, push  the  “PIVOT TURN”   Sideways movement
                        switch. To turn the boat to the right, turn the   Dock hold
                        steering wheel right, and to turn the boat to   Pivot turn
                        the left, turn the steering wheel left. When the
                        switch is pushed, there will be a single beep  To cancel  the operation, push  the “HIGH
                        sound, and the switch will light up.  MODE” switch  again. When the  switch is
                                                              pushed, there will be two beep sounds, and
                                                              the switch will turn off.

                                                              Sideways movement calibration
                                                              If the boat does not move to the side during
                                                              sideways movement, you can adjust the op-
                                                              eration so that the boat moves to the side.

                                                              To perform sideways movement calibration:
                                                              (1) Put the boat in normal mode.
                                                              (2) Push and hold the “MODE” switch until
                                                                 “DRiVE X calibration mode” appears on
                                                                 the multi-function display.













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                                                                      NW       N       NE







                                                                              MPH
                                DRiVE X calibration mode          DRiVE X calibration is successful

                        (3) Push the “HIGH MODE” switch, and se-  TIP:
                            lect the engine speed.            Calibration requires adjustment of each com-
                        (4) Push the switch of the function you want  bination of engine speed and switch for the
                            to adjust.                        sideways movement function.


                                                              To reset the adjustments:
                                                              (1) Put the boat in normal mode.
                          1                             3     (2) Push and hold the “MODE” switch until
                                                                 “DRiVE X calibration mode” appears on
                          2                             4
                                                                 the multi-function display.
                                                              (3) When the “MODE” switch is pushed,
                                                                 “DRiVE X calibration data reset” is dis-
                                                                 played, and the boat returns to normal
                                                                 mode.
                        1  “  ”  switch
                        2  “   DOCK HOLD” switch                      NW       N       NE
                        3  “  ”  switch
                        4  “   DOCK HOLD” switch
                        (5) When the boat starts moving, operate
                            the steering wheel and throttle/shift pad-
                            dle so that the boat starts moving to the         MPH
                            side.
                                                                   DRiVE X calibration data reset
                        (6) When the “MODE” switch is pushed,
                            “DRiVE X calibration is successful” is
                            displayed, and the boat returns to normal
                            mode.








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                                                     Helm controls

                                        1              2 2      3








                                                               255XE / 255XD
                                                                   4   5
                                                                          6

                                                                           7


                                                                 9
                                                                       8


                                                                 10       11
                                     252XE

                                              12



                                HORN
                                     BILGE
                           4             5

                        1  Multi-function display unit
                        2  Wireless charger
                        3  Controller
                        4  “HORN” switch
                        5  “BILGE” switch
                        6  “BLOWER” switch
                        7  “ACC”2 switch
                        8  “ACC”1 switch
                        9  “NAV LIGHT” switch
                        10 USB charger
                        11 Aux input
                        12 Steering wheel





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                        Switch panel                          “HORN” switch
                        In addition to touching the multi-function dis-  Activates the horn. The horn can be used to
                        play directly, you can use the switches to op-  signal other boats as required by the “Rules
                        erate various functions.              of the road”. (See page 21.)
                        252XE                                 The switch light comes on while the horn is
                                                              operating.

                                                              “BILGE” switch
                                                              Turns the bilge pump on or off. (See page
                                                              112.)
                                                              The switch light  comes on while the  bilge
                                                              pump is operating.
                                     HORN
                                            BILGE
                                                              TIP:
                                                              Even if the bilge pump is turned off, the pump
                              1                    2
                                                              will operate every 2 minutes when the house
                        1  “HORN” switch                      battery switch is in the on position.
                        2  “BILGE” switch
                                                              “BLOWER” switch
                        255XE / 255XD                         Turns the blowers on or off. (See page 122.)
                                                              The switch light comes on while the blowers
                                                              are operating.
                                               1
                                                    2         “ACC”1/“ACC”2 switch
                                                      3       These switches can be used to operate an
                                                              electronic device that is installed later as an
                                                     4        accessory.
                                            6                 For more information, contact a  Yamaha
                                                5             Boat Dealer.

                        1  “HORN” switch                      “NAV LIGHTS” switch
                        2  “BILGE” switch                     Turns the navigation lights (anchor light and
                        3  “BLOWER” switch                    bow light) on or off. Each time the switch is
                        4  “ACC”2 switch
                                                              pushed, the combination of lights that are on
                        5  “ACC”1 switch
                                                              or off changes in the following 3 patterns.
                        6  “NAV LIGHTS” switch
                                                              Switch   Anchor   Bow   Multi-function
                                                              light   light  light   display
                                                              Off     Off    Off     -
                                                              On      On     On
                                                                                         Nav
                                                              On      On     Off
                                                                                        Anchor




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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 59.)
                                                               2  “VOLUME  –   Switches the joystick
                                                                  (SCROLL)” but-  between the volume
                                                                  ton          control mode and the
                                                                               navigation control
                                                                               mode. When the main
                                                                               switches are turned to
                                                                               the on position, the
                                                                               volume 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  To deactivate the reverse RPM control:
                        “CRUISE/NO WAKE” (–) button.          Operate the remote control  levers  to  de-
                        To deactivate the no-wake mode:       crease the engine speed to less than 4500
                        Perform one of the following operations.  rpm.
                         Push the “CRUISE/NO  WAKE” (–) button
                          repeatedly until “No Wake” disappears.
                         Push the remote control levers forward to
                          open the throttle.

                        TIP:
                        255XD: If the throttle/shift paddles are oper-
                        ated in the DRiVE X mode while the no-wake
                        mode is activated, the no-wake mode will be
                        deactivated.

                        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.


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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 70.)
                          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
                                                 71.)
                          7  Mode status         Shows the current mode. (See page 58.)
                          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 58.)
                         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.




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                                    Name                             Function
                         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 59.)
                          2  Map screen tab      Displays the map screen. (See page 59.)
                          3  Trip screen tab     Displays the trip screen. (See page 63.)
                          4  Drive control screen tab  Displays the drive control screen. (See page 64.)
                          5  Media screen tab    Displays the media screen. (See page 66.)
                          6  System control screen   Displays the system control screen. (See page 69.)
                             tab
                          7  Setting screen tab  Displays the setting screen. (See page 70.)




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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 X 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 throt-
                        ping the operation mode button.       tle/shift paddles and steering wheel switches.
                                         1     2              “DRiVE X” is shown for the mode status.
                                                              Use this mode to make small throttle adjust-
                                                              ments  when operating  the boat at  slow
                                        RUNNING MODE
                                                              speeds, such as when docking. (See page 44
                               NE
                              SW
                                                  DEPTH
                                                  .8 9  ft    for information on the throttle/shift paddles.)
                                               19
                                                              TIP:
                                       x1000 rpm
                          H                                    If the remote control levers are moved from
                                               HOUSE
                                           9   13.0  V         the neutral position to the forward or re-
                                 Nav  Anchor                   verse position while the DRiVE X mode is
                        1  Mode status                         activated, the operation mode will change
                        2  Operation mode button               to the running mode.
                                                               When the DRiVE X mode is activated, the
                        Float mode                             engine 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        NW      N       NE

                                    RUNNING MODE
                         2

                                        MPH
                                                                                 MPH
                         3
                                                                   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.
                                          ASSIST” and the
                                          cruise assist setting              Zooms in to display a clos-
                                          level will be displayed.           er view of the map.
                                          When the no-wake
                                          mode is activated, “No
                                          Wake” and no-wake                  Opens the waypoint menu.
                                          mode setting level will
                                          be displayed.
                                                                             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 62)  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 62)             EGG   Save Track?
                                                                     Temp
                        To follow a track:
                        (1) Tap “   ” to open the track menu.        AMA
                        (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, 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.
                         Port Engine   Shows the total number of
                         Hours*        hours that the port engine
                                       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.









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                        (6) Tap “  ” or “  ” to set the weight of  (12) Move the remote control levers to the ful-
                            each ballast tank.                   ly open position.
                                                              TIP:
                                                               If the remote control levers are  moved
                                                               slowly to the fully open position, the boat
                                                               may not accelerate according to the select-
                                                               ed acceleration profile or reach the set tar-
                             Fill All              Drain All
                                    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
                                                               58 for information on the single lever mode
                                                               button.)
                        TIP:
                                                               255XE / 255XD: Boat speed is limited to 15
                         Tap “Fill All” to make all of the tanks 100%,
                                                               mph (24  km/h) when deploying  Wake-
                          and tap “Drain All” to make all of the tanks
                                                               Booster.
                          0%.
                                                               255XE / 255XD: A warning message is dis-
                         Tap “Activate” to activate the ballast.
                                                               played on the multi-function display when
                                                               overcurrent  occurs. The button name on
                        (7) 255XE / 255XD: Tap the “Port” button or
                                                               the side where overcurrent has occurred
                            “Stbd” button of “SURFPOINTE”.
                                                               turns red.
                        (8) 255XE / 255XD: Tap “  ” to deploy, tap
                                                               255XD: While the DRiVE X mode is activat-
                            “  ”  to  stow.
                                                               ed, the drive control mode cannot be used.
                                                              To deactivate the drive control:
                                                              (1) Return the remote control levers to the
                                                                 neutral position.
                                   Deploy     Stow
                                                              (2) Tap the “CANCEL” button.

                            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.




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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-
                        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
                        The system control screen can be used to               1
                        turn the boat lights on and off.
                        When a light is turned on, it will be indicated
                        on the illustration of the boat shown on the  1  Slider control
                        screen.
                                                              TIP:
                                                              The brightness can also be adjusted by tap-
                                                              ping the “   ” or “    ” button.







                            Courtesy

                              Item            Function
                         Courtesy      Turns the courtesy lights
                                       on or off. (See page 30 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
                         (255XE / 255XD)  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.












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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
                         DRiVE X (255XD)  Displays the DRiVE X set-
                                       ting screen.
                         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.






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                        TIP:                                  To set the brightness:
                         The water depth can also be adjusted by  (1) Set either “Night” or “Day”.
                          tapping the “  ” or “  ” button.    (2) Move the slider control left or right to ad-
                         If the water depth is set to 0.0 m (0.0 ft), the  just.
                          depth alarm will not operate.
                                                                               1
                        (2) Tap “Back” to complete the setting.


                        Unit setting screen                   1  Slider control
                        The display units for the multi-function dis-
                        play unit can be changed.             TIP:
                                                              The brightness can also be adjusted by tap-
                                        Set Unit              ping the “   ” or “    ” button.

                                       U.S. Std               (3) Tap “Back”.

                                U.S. Std        Metric
                                                              Maintenance setting screen
                                                              This screen displays the number of hours that
                                                              the engines have been running since the last
                            Back                              maintenance.

                                                                       Time Since Last Maintenance
                        Select “U.S. Std” or “Metric”.
                                                                   Port Engine          0  Hrs
                        Brightness setting screen
                        The multi-function  display has a day mode  Starboard Engine    0  Hrs
                        and a night mode.
                        The brightness can be set separately for the
                        day mode and for the night mode.         Back                     Reset


                                      Set Brightness
                                                              After maintenance  is performed, reset  the
                                  Night:    30  Day:    90    number of hours of operation as follows.
                                                              To reset the number of hours of operation:
                                                              (1) Tap the “Reset” button.
                                                              (2) When the confirmation message ap-
                            Back                                 pears, tap the “YES” button to reset the
                                                                 number of hours of operation.





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                        TIP:                                  Auto Volume setting screen
                        To return to the maintenance setting screen  Auto Volume will automatically control  the
                        without  resetting the number of hours, tap  level of volume when overcoming wind or en-
                        the “NO” button.                      gine noise.

                        Language setting screen                          Auto Volume Settings
                        The language for the  multi-function  display
                        unit can be changed.
                                                                   Auto Volume Status:  Off
                                                                      Intensity:    1
                                      Set Language

                                  English     Espanol
                                                                 Back
                                        Francais
                                                              To turn on or off the auto volume, tap “Off”.
                                                              To control the intensity of auto volume, tap
                            Back                              the up and down arrows.
                                                              To return to the menu screen, tap “Back”.


                        To change the language, tap the desired lan-  DRiVE X setting screen (255XD)
                        guage.                                Settings related to DRiVE X can be changed
                                                              on this screen.
                        Tuner Region setting screen
                        Set the region in which the multi-function dis-
                                                                          DRiVE X Settings
                        play unit will be used.
                                                                     Display Tips
                                      Tuner Region                   Default RPM     STD
                                                                     Neutral Steering Assist
                                North America  South America
                                                                  Back
                                  Japan       Taiwan
                                                              To switch between displaying  and hiding
                            Back                              pop-ups when using the DRiVE X function,
                                                              select Display Tips.
                                                              To switch between normal and high engine
                        To change the tuner region, tap the desired  speeds when operating in DRiVE X mode, se-
                        region.                               lect either “STD” or “HIGH” for Default RPM.
                                                              Even if the remote control lever is in the neu-
                                                              tral position,  if the boat speed is about
                                                              10 km/h or more, select Neutral Steering As-


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                        sist (function that assists turning) to turn neu-  (4) Tap “  ”. “Ballast Overdrain Initiated” is
                        tral steering assist on or off.          displayed, and draining starts.

                        Factory reset screen
                        This screen can be set to the factory settings.
                                                                      Ballast Overdrain Initiated

                                                                    Port     Center     Stbd
                               Are you sure you would like to reset to
                                     factory settings?              30        30        30
                                  You cannot undo this action!      OFF       ON        OFF




                           Cancel                    Conﬁrm
                                                              TIP:
                                                               The flush-out time cannot be adjusted. The
                        To reset to the factory setting:       default setting is 30 seconds to avoid dam-
                        (1) Tap “Confirm”.                     aging a ballast pump when there is no wa-
                        (2) When the confirmation message ap-  ter remaining in a tank and/or to prevent
                            pears, tap the “YES” button.       excessive battery drain.
                                                               If the flush-out time is not sufficient to re-
                        Flush-out ballasts                     move all the water from a tank, continue
                        The flush-out ballasts can be used to drain  the draining process until it is empty. Stop
                        the water in the ballast tanks with the multi-  the process immediately once all the water
                        function display unit.                 has been removed from each tank.
                                                               If you have any questions, consult a
                        To drain the water in a ballast tank:  Yamaha Boat Dealer.
                        (1) Tap the Drive Control Screen Tab.
                        (2) Tap Ballast Level.                (5) When finished, tap “ON” to return to the
                        (3) Set the value of  the tank you  want  to  previous screen.
                            drain to 0.






                             Fill All              Drain All
                                    0     0    0




                            Back        Activate




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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
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                        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-  252XE
                        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  2
                        Pressure” will be displayed. At the same time,
                        the engine speed is automatically limited to  1  Cooling water pilot outlet (starboard engine)
                        help prevent damage. If this occurs, reduce  2  Cooling water pilot outlet (port engine)
                        the engine speed, return to shore or maneu-
                                                              255XE / 255XD
                        ver to a safe location, and check the engine
                        oil level. (See page 109 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.

                        Over temperature warning
                        This model is equipped with an over temper-                           1
                        ature warning system. If the engines start to
                                                              1  Cooling water pilot outlet (starboard engine)
                        overheat, a warning will appear on the multi-
                        function display and the buzzer will sound. If
                        the engine  is  over heating, “Engine Over
                        Temperature” will be displayed. At the same
                        time, the engine speed is automatically limit-
                        ed to help prevent damage. If this occurs, im-
                        mediately reduce the engine speed, return to
                        shore  or maneuver to a safe location,  and
                        check for water discharge at the cooling wa-
                        ter pilot outlets. There are cooling water pilot  1
                        outlets on the  starboard  side of the  hull.
                                                              1  Cooling water pilot outlet (port engine)

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                        TIP:                                  Low/High voltage warning
                        If the cooling water passages in the engines  If “Check Battery” appears on the multi-func-
                        are dry, it will take about 20 seconds for wa-  tion display and the buzzer will sound, check
                        ter to reach the pilot outlets after starting.  the battery connections. If the battery connec-
                                                              tions are clean and tight and the warning indi-
                        If water is not circulating, something may be  cation continues, have a Yamaha Boat Dealer
                        clogging the intake  grates. Refer to “Jet  check the charging system.
                        pump clean-out procedure” on page 165.
                                                              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 106 for information on filling
                                                              the fuel tank.)
                         NOTICE
                        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 70 for in-
                        vent water from flooding the non-operat-  formation on setting the depth alarm.)
                        ing engine through the water intake. See
                        page 52 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
                        173.



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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 (255XE / 255XD)
                                                              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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                        Rear underseat storage compartment    To close the rear underseat storage compart-
                        (starboard)                           ment (starboard), lower the rear starboard
                         NOTICE                               seat.
                        This storage compartment contains a bal-  Rear underseat storage compartment
                        last tank. Be careful not to store items in  (port)
                        this area that could be crushed or might  NOTICE
                        damage the ballast tank.
                                                              This storage compartment contains a bal-
                        The rear underseat storage compartment
                                                              last tank. Be careful not to store items in
                        (starboard)  is located  under the rear star-
                                                              this area that could be crushed or might
                        board seat.
                                                              damage the ballast tank.
                        To open the rear underseat storage compart-
                        ment (starboard), lift the rear starboard seat  The rear underseat  storage compartment
                        up.                                   (port) is located under the rear port seat.
                                                              To open the rear underseat storage compart-
                                                              ment (port), lift the rear port seat up.
                                                      1


                                                                1






                        1  Rear starboard seat


                                                              1  Rear port seat

                                           1


                                                                                     1






                        1  Rear underseat storage compartment (star-
                           board)
                                                              1  Rear underseat storage compartment (port)




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                        To close the rear underseat storage compart-
                        ment (port), lower the rear starboard seat.

                        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                      1
                        or death. Carbon monoxide can be pres-
                        ent in this compartment. Signs of carbon  1  Enclosed head compartment
                        monoxide poisoning  include nausea,
                        headache,  dizziness, drowsiness, and  There is the head compartment light in the
                        lack of consciousness. Get fresh air if any-  enclosed head compartment. To turn on the
                        one shows signs of carbon monoxide poi-  light, turn the head compartment light switch
                        soning.                               to on position. To turn off the light, turn the
                        To open the enclosed head compartment:  light switch to off position. NOTICE: Be sure
                        (1) Pull the lock handle out.         the head compartment light is turned off
                        (2) Turn the lock handle clockwise, and then  when no one is in the enclosed head com-
                            open the enclosed head  compartment  partment. Leaving the light  on can drain
                            door.                             the battery.



                                                                                      1
                                                                                      2
                                 1



                                                      2

                        1  Lock handle                        1  Head compartment light switch
                        2  Enclosed head compartment door     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 installing the engine cover, simply re-
                        1  Galley storage compartment lid     verse 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:
                                                              255XE / 255XD: The lock handles are located
                        (1) Open the cushion at the rear of the gal-
                                                              under the swim 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



                                                                                             2






                                                         1
                        1  Wet storage compartment            1  Swim platform seat backrest
                                                              2  Strap
                        To close the wet storage compartment:
                        (1) Close the rear platform hatch.
                        (2) Turn the lock handles counterclockwise
                            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.
                         255XE / 255XD: Snap the buttons on the
                                                                                    1
                          bottom of each swim platform seat  onto
                          the button bases.                   1  Stern storage compartment (starboard)

                        Stern storage compartments            To close  the stern storage compartment,
                        The stern storage compartments are located  place the backrest in its original position and
                        behind the swim platform seat backrests.  push it to securely lock it in place.
                        To open a stern storage compartment, pull
                        the strap on the swim platform seat backrest.



















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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:           252XE
                        Loosen the upper lock knob, adjust the angle
                        of the mirror, and then tighten the knob.
                        252XE

                                 1                                 1







                                                              1  Lower lock knob
                                                              255XE / 255XD
                        1  Upper lock knob                                          1

                        255XE / 255XD
                             1








                                                              1  Lower lock knob



                        1  Upper lock knob
                        To fold the mirror:
                        Loosen the lower lock knob, fold the mirror,
                        and then tighten the knob.

















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                                   Anchor light               255XE / 255XD
                        The anchor light is located at the top center of              1
                        the wakeboard tower. It is also the “all-
                        around” light for navigation at night or in low-
                        visibility conditions. (See page 69 for informa-
                        tion on the anchor light on.)
                        To use the anchor light:
                        252XE: Pull  the lock tab, raise the anchor
                        light, and then move the lock tab to its origi-
                        nal position to lock the anchor light in place.
                        255XE  /  255XD: Unzip the bimini canvas
                        opening, pull the lock tab, raise the anchor  1  Anchor light
                        light, then move the lock tab to its original po-
                                                              To store the anchor light:
                        sition to lock the anchor light in place, and zip
                                                              252XE: Pull the lock tab, lower the anchor
                        up the zipper in the bimini canvas.
                                                              light, and then move the lock tab to its origi-
                                                              nal position to lock the anchor light in place.
                                                              255XE / 255XD:  Unzip the  bimini  canvas
                                                              opening, pull the lock tab, lower the anchor
                                                              light, then move the lock tab to its original po-
                                                              sition to lock the anchor light in place, and zip
                                                              up the zipper in the bimini canvas.
                                                1





                        1  Lock tab
                        252XE

                                        1












                        1  Anchor light





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                                   Bow ladder                 To stow the bow ladder:
                        The bow ladder is located in the anchor stor-  (1) Open the anchor storage compartment
                        age compartment.                         lid.
                                                              (2) Raise the bow ladder, and then collapse
                                                                 it.
                                                              (3) Lower the bow ladder into the  anchor
                             2                                   storage compartment, and then slide it
                                                   1             rearward completely.
                                                              (4) Close the anchor storage compartment
                                                     3           lid.





                        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 82.)
                        (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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                                                                 Equipment operation

                                  Swim platform

                             WARNING
                        Stay away from the swim  platform  area
                        while the engines are  running. Exhaust
                        gases coming from underneath it contain
                        carbon monoxide, a  colorless, odorless
                        gas which may cause brain  damage or                        1
                        death when inhaled. Symptoms  include
                        nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness.
                        The swim platform area provides a place to  1  Stern ladder
                        stand or sit while putting on skis or a wake-
                                                              (2) Pull the stern ladder out completely, and
                        board, and includes a stern ladder to make
                                                                 then lower it.
                        boarding from the water easier.

                                                       1










                                                              To stow the stern ladder:
                        1  Swim platform
                                                              (1) Raise the stern ladder until it is horizon-
                        Stern ladder                             tal, and then push it forward completely.
                        The stern ladder is stored under  the swim  (2) Push the end of the stern ladder to fit it
                        platform.                                onto the hooks on the boat.
                        To use the stern ladder:
                        (1) Lift the end of the stern ladder to release
                            it from the hooks on the boat.







                                                                             1

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                        Remote control keypad                 The side table can be installed at the swim
                        The remote control keypad is located on the  platform.
                        starboard side of the swim platform.
                        For operating instructions, refer to the stereo
                        system owner’s manual included with your
                        boat.
                                                                   1

                                                       1





                                                              1  Side table
                                                              To install the side table, slide the end of the
                                                              table pole into  the  table bracket until it  is
                        1  Remote control keypad              locked in place.
                        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-
                                                               3
                        tain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odor-
                                                                                       2
                        less gas which may cause brain damage                 1
                        or death when inhaled. Symptoms include
                                                              1  Table bracket
                        nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness.
                                                              2  Table pole
                                                              3  Table bracket knob
                         NOTICE
                        If  the side table is installed at the swim  To remove the side table, pull the table brack-
                        platform, remove the side table before op-  et knob, and then pull the table pole upward.
                        erating the boat. Otherwise, the side table
                        may fall into the water.











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                        Accessory outlet                               USB chargers
                        The 12 V DC outlet is shown in the following  There are the USB chargers on the deck. The
                        illustration.                         USB charger can be used to charge external
                         NOTICE                               devices.
                        Do not use an automotive cigarette lighter
                        or other accessories that get hot because
                        the outlet can be damaged.

                                                      1                              1



                                                     12V

                                                              1  USB charger





                        1  12 V DC outlet





                                                                1


                                                              1  USB charger























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                                Wireless charger                           Ballast
                        This boat is equipped with the wireless char-  This model is equipped with a ballast system.
                        gers.                                 The ballast bag is equipped in the ski locker.
                        A smartphone that supports wireless charg-  The ballast tanks are equipped under the rear
                        ing will be charged when placed on the wire-  starboard seat and rear port seat.
                        less charger.                         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
                                             1
                                                              the tank and add potassium chloride or hot
                                                              water.

                                                                            1




                                                               2
                        1  Wireless charger




                                                              1  Ballast tank
                                                              2  Cap




                                                                             2
                                                                                     1









                                                              1  Ballast tank
                                                              2  Cap











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                                                                 Equipment operation

                                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 (252XE)
                                                              When  storing the boat,  collapse the  wake-
                                                              board tower.
                                                              NOTICE
                                                               Accidentally  dropping the wakeboard
                             WARNING                           tower while collapsing or raising it can
                        Severe injury or death can result if you ig-  damage the tower, the boat, or both. An
                        nore any of the following:             assistant needs to help hold the wake-
                         Maximum towing capacity:             board tower in place during the proce-
                          1 Person, 158 kg (350 lb) max.       dure.
                         Make sure the tow-rope is securely fas-   Do not operate the boat or transport it
                          tened to  the  tow  pylon on the wake-  on the trailer with the tower in the col-
                          board tower.                         lapsed position to avoid possible dam-
                         Do  not  tow a tube or other inflatable  age.
                          from the wakeboard tower. Use the ski
                          tow hook on the transom.
                         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
                          operation and check periodically during
                          use.








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                        To collapse the wakeboard tower:      Collapsing and setting up the
                        (1) Fold the mirror. (See page 90 for informa-  wakeboard tower (255XE / 255XD)
                            tion on folding the mirror.)      When  storing the boat,  collapse the  wake-
                        (2) While an assistant supports the wake-  board tower.
                            board tower, completely loosen the lock  NOTICE
                            knobs on both sides of the wakeboard
                            tower.                             Accidentally dropping the  upper tower
                                                               section while collapsing or raising it can
                                                               damage the tower, the boat, or both. As-
                                               1
                                                      2        sistants need to support the upper tow-
                                                               er section during the procedure.
                                                               Do not operate the boat or transport it
                                                               on the trailer with the tower in the col-
                                                               lapsed position to avoid possible dam-
                                                               age.
                                                              To collapse the wakeboard tower:
                                                              (1) Remove the lock knob securing the bimi-
                        1  Wakeboard tower                       ni top to the wakeboard tower.
                        2  Lock knob
                        (3) Lower the wakeboard tower until it
                            stops.

                                                                                               1






                                                              1  Lock knob

                                                              (2) While assistants  support the wake-
                                                                 board tower and bimini top, hold down
                                                                 the lock lever and remove the latch on
                        To set up the wakeboard tower:           both sides of the wakeboard tower.
                        (1) Lift the wakeboard tower.
                        (2) While an assistant supports the wake-
                            board tower, tighten the lock knobs on
                            both sides of the wakeboard tower until
                            they stop.





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                                                                     Bimini top (252XE)
                                1                             Setting up the bimini top
                                                              To set up the bimini top:
                                                              (1) Remove the storage cover, and then un-
                                                                 wrap the bimini top.
                               2
                                                                          1




                        1  Lock lever
                        2  Latch

                        (3) Lower the wakeboard tower until it
                            stops.
                        To set up the wakeboard tower:
                                                              1  Storage cover
                        (1) Lift the wakeboard tower.
                        (2) While assistants support the  wake-  (2) Pull the front of the bimini top toward the
                            board tower and bimini top, install the  bow, and then open the flap and pull out
                            latch on both sides of the wakeboard  the front support poles from the bimini
                            tower.                               top.


                                                                                  1


                                  1




                                                                                     2

                        1  Latch
                                                              1  Front support pole
                                                              2  Flap
                        (3) Tighten the lock knob to secure the bimi-
                            ni top to the wakeboard tower.











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                        (3) Insert the front support poles  into the  (5) Push the snap button and extend each
                            mounting holes in the wakeboard tower.  rear support pole to the long position.

                                                2
                                                                    1
                                                                    2

                                                                    3
                           1
                                                                    4
                                                                    5



                        1  Mounting hole                      1  Rear support pole
                        2  Front support pole                 2  Snap button
                                                              3  Short position
                        (4) Pull the rear of the bimini top toward the  4  Middle position
                            stern, and then unhook the rear support  5  Long position
                            poles from the main pole.
                                                              (6) Secure each rear support pole to the rear
                                                                 support pole mounting bracket using the
                                                                 lock pin.
                                              2                                         1



                                                                            2         3

                                        1

                        1  Rear support pole
                        2  Main pole

                                                              1  Rear support pole
                                                              2  Lock pin
                                                              3  Rear support pole mounting bracket













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                        (7) While pulling the main pole down, push  Storing the bimini top
                            the snap button and shorten each rear  To store the bimini top:
                            support pole to either the middle position  (1) While pulling the main pole down slightly,
                            for cruising or to the short position if you  push the snap button, and then extend
                            are using the wakeboard tower. Be sure  each rear support pole to the long posi-
                            the snap buttons click into place.   tion to loosen the bimini top.


                             1                                        1

                             2
                                                                      2
                             3
                             4                                        3




                        1  Rear support pole                  1  Rear support pole
                        2  Short position                     2  Snap button
                        3  Middle position                    3  Long position
                        4  Snap button
                                                              (2) Remove each rear support pole from the
                         NOTICE                                  rear support pole mounting bracket by
                                                                 rotating the lock pin.
                         Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) with the
                          bimini top in the up position.                                1
                         Be careful not to push the snap button
                          and extend the pole too far. Otherwise,
                          the lower section of the pole could fall          2         3
                          into the water.






                                                              1  Rear support pole
                                                              2  Lock pin
                                                              3  Rear support pole mounting bracket










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                        (3) Push the snap button and shorten each  (5) Remove the front support poles from the
                            rear support pole to the short position.  wakeboard tower, and  then  place the
                                                                 poles in the flap of the bimini top.

                                1
                                                                                     1

                                2

                                3




                        1  Rear support pole
                        2  Short position                     1  Front support pole
                        3  Snap button
                                                              (6) Pull the front of the bimini top toward the
                         NOTICE                                  stern, wrap the bimini top around the
                                                                 main pole, and then install the storage
                        Be careful not to push the snap button and
                                                                 cover.
                        extend the pole too far.  Otherwise, the
                        lower section of the pole could fall into the
                                                              Trailering with the bimini top
                        water.
                                                              The bimini top must be secured to the boat
                        (4) Hook the rear  support  poles onto the  when it is being trailered. When the boat is
                            main pole, and then pull the rear of the  trailered with a genuine Yamaha boat cover,
                            bimini top toward the bow.        simply store the bimini top in the fully col-
                                                              lapsed position and install the storage cover.
                                                              If a boat cover is not used, wrap an elastic
                                                              cord around the top and secure the ends to
                                                              the tow pylon on the wakeboard tower to re-
                                              2
                                                              strict movement.
                           1
                                                              Removing the bimini top
                                                              To remove the bimini top:
                                                              (1) Store the bimini top. See “Storing the bi-
                                                                 mini top”.
                                                              (2) While supporting the bimini top, rotate
                        1  Rear support pole
                                                                 the lock pins securing the main pole to
                        2  Main pole
                                                                 the wakeboard tower, and then remove
                                                                 the top.





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                                                                Bimini top (255XE / 255XD)
                                    1                         Removing the bimini top
                                                              To remove the bimini top:
                                                              (1) Open both flaps on each side of the bimi-
                                                                 ni top.


                                                                                1
                            2


                        1  Bimini top
                        2  Lock pin

                        Installing the bimini top
                        To install the bimini top:
                        When installing the bimini top, simply reverse
                                                              1  Flap
                        the removal steps, and then make sure that
                        the lock pins are securely installed.  (2) Loosen the ratchet, and then loosen the
                                                                 strap securing the bimini top.


                                                                         1






                                                                   2



                                                              1  Ratchet
                                                              2  Flap

                                                              (3) Open the flaps at the front and rear of the
                                                                 bimini top and release the buckles.













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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              pinging) occurs, use a gasoline of a different
                        Fuel                                  brand.
                             WARNING                            Recommended fuel (252XE):
                                                                  Regular unleaded gasoline with a
                         Gasoline and  gasoline vapors are ex-
                                                                  minimum octane rating of 86
                          tremely flammable. To avoid  fires  and
                                                                  (Pump octane number) = (R + M)/2
                          explosions and to reduce the risk of in-
                                                                  90 (Research octane number)
                          jury when refueling, follow these in-
                          structions.
                                                                Recommended fuel (255XE / 255XD):
                         Gasoline is poisonous and can cause in-
                                                                  Premium  unleaded gasoline with a
                          jury or death. Handle gasoline with care.
                                                                  minimum octane rating of 91 (Pump
                          Never siphon gasoline by mouth. If you
                                                                  octane  number) = (R + M)/2 95 (Re-
                          should swallow some gasoline, inhale a
                                                                  search octane number)
                          lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gaso-
                          line in your eyes, see your doctor imme-
                          diately. If gasoline spills on  your skin,  Gasohol
                          wash with soap and water. If gasoline  There are two types of gasohol: gasohol con-
                          spills  on your clothing, change  your  taining ethanol and that containing methanol.
                          clothes.                            Gasohol  containing ethanol can  be used  if
                                                              ethanol content does not exceed 10% and
                         NOTICE                               the fuel meets minimum octane ratings. E-85
                         Do  not  use leaded gasoline. Leaded  is a fuel blend containing 85% ethanol and
                          gasoline can seriously damage the en-  therefore must not be used in this boat. All
                          gines.                              ethanol blends containing more than  10%
                         Avoid getting water and contaminants in  ethanol can cause fuel system damage or en-
                          the  fuel  tank. Contaminated fuel can  gine performance problems.
                          cause poor performance  and engine  Yamaha does not recommend gasohol con-
                          damage. Use only fresh  gasoline that  taining methanol because it can cause fuel
                          has been stored in clean containers.  system damage  and engine performance
                         255XE / 255XD: Use only gasoline with a  problems.
                          minimum pump octane number of 91 or  To fill the fuel tank:
                          a minimum research octane number of  (1) Before refueling, turn off  the  engines.
                          95. Low-octane gasoline can seriously  Never refuel while smoking, or while in
                          damage the engine.                     the vicinity of sparks, open  flames, or
                                                                 other sources of ignition.
                        255XE  /  255XD: Your Yamaha engine has  (2) Refuel the boat in a well-ventilated area.
                        been  designed  to use premium unleaded  If the boat is in the water, be sure it is se-
                        gasoline with a pump octane  number      curely  moored to the  fueling dock. All
                        [(R+M)/2] of 91 or higher, or a research oc-  passengers must be out of the boat dur-
                        tane number of 95 or higher. If knocking (or  ing refueling.




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                        (3) Press the fuel tank filler cap button, and  and other fuel system components clean for
                            then open the fuel tank filler cap.  proper performance and longer engine life.








                                               1



                                               2
                        1  Fuel tank filler cap
                        2  Fuel tank filler cap button

                        (4) Slowly add fuel to the fuel tank.
                          Fuel tank capacity:
                            284 L (75.0 US gal, 62.5 Imp.gal)
                        (5) Stop filling when the fuel just becomes
                            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
                        damage. Marine engines tend to run at lower
                        operating temperatures than other engines,
                        making them more likely to accumulate these
                        harmful deposits. Engine Med RX, available
                        from your Yamaha Boat Dealer, is formulated
                        to remove existing deposits and, when used
                        continuously, prevent new ones from form-
                        ing, while also helping to keep fuel injectors




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                             Engine oil requirement           4-star models
                        Engine oil
                         NOTICE
                        Use only 4-stroke engine oil. Usage of 2-
                        stroke engine oil could result in severe en-
                        gine damage.

                        Select an oil grade according to the average
                        temperatures in the area where the boat will
                        be used.
                          Recommended engine oil:             TIP:
                            YAMALUBE 4W                       When the engine is operated at high speeds,
                          Recommended engine oil type:        some engine oil may be consumed. Be sure
                            SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40, 20W-  to check the engine oil level.
                            50
                          Recommended engine oil grade        Why Yamalube
                          (3-star models):                    YAMALUBE oil is a Genuine YAMAHA Part
                            API SG or higher                  born of the engineers’ passion and belief that
                          Recommended engine oil grade        engine oil is an important liquid engine com-
                          (4-star models):                    ponent. We form teams of specialists in the
                            API SJ or higher                  fields of mechanical engineering, chemistry,
                                                              electronics and track testing, and have them
                        3-star models
                                                              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
                                                              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
                                                              engine.












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                        Checking the engine oil               1800 cc engine models (4-star)
                             WARNING
                        Engine oil is extremely hot immediately af-             1
                        ter the engines are turned off. Coming in
                        contact with or getting any engine oil on
                        your clothes could result in burns.
                         NOTICE

                        Make sure debris and water do not enter
                        the oil filler hole. Debris and water in the
                        engine oil can cause serious engine dam-  1  Dipstick
                        age.
                                                              1900 cc engine models
                        To check the engine oil level:
                        (1) Place the boat in a precisely level posi-
                            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.
                                                              1
                        (2) Open the engine hood. (See page 81.)
                        (3) Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.
                        1800 cc engine models (3-star)

                                                              1  Dipstick

                                                              (4) Insert the dipstick back into the dipstick
                                                                 tube  completely. Remove the  dipstick
                                                                 again and check that the engine oil level
                          1                                      is between the minimum level mark and
                                                                 maximum level mark.


                        1  Dipstick














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                        3-star models                         1800 cc models

                                                                                       1
                                                1
                                                   2








                        1  Maximum level mark                 1  Engine oil filler cap
                        2  Minimum level mark
                                                              1900 cc engine models
                        4-star models


                                                               1
                                                 1
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                                                              1  Engine oil filler cap
                        1  Maximum level mark
                        2  Minimum level mark                 (7) Slowly add engine oil.
                                                              (8) Wait approximately 5 minutes to allow
                        (5) If the  engine oil  level is significantly  the engine oil to settle, and then check
                            above the maximum level mark, consult  the engine oil level again.
                            a Yamaha Boat Dealer. If the engine oil  (9) Repeat steps 3–8 until the engine oil is at
                            level is below the minimum level mark,  the proper level.
                            add engine oil.                   (10) Install the engine oil filler cap.
                        (6) Remove the engine oil filler cap.  (11) Repeat the checking oil level procedure
                                                                 for the other engine.
                                                              (12) Close the engine hood.











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                            Draining the bilge water          Engine compartment
                                                              1800 cc engine models
                         NOTICE
                         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                      1
                          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 compartment drain plug

                        Draining the bilge water on land      1900 cc engine models
                        This model is equipped with multiple  drain
                        plugs.
                        Bilge water from the various compartments
                        flows through drain passages and collects in
                        the bottom of the hull. The bilge water can be
                        drained from the boat by removing the hull                       1
                        drain plugs.

                        Ski locker

                                                              1  Engine compartment drain plug

                                                              To drain the bilge water from the hull:
                                                              Remove the  hull drain plug at  the stern  to
                                                              drain the water. Check the condition of the O-
                                                              ring on the hull drain plug, and then securely
                                             1                install the drain plug.



                        1  Drain plug












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                                                              When the “Bilge” button is tapped, the bilge
                                                              pump will operate.


                                                                                     SE
                                                                FUEL
                                                                100 %
                                                                    19
                                                                           x1000 rpm

                                                                   START
                                                  1                13.0  V  9
                                                                             Bilge  Blower
                        1  Hull drain plug
                                                                             1
                        Draining the bilge water on water     1  “Bilge” button
                        This model is equipped with a self-draining
                        deck and bilge pump to drain the bilge water  252XE
                        on water.

                        Self-draining deck
                        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
                        the boat is moored or moving in reverse.                             1

                        Bilge pump                            1  Bilge pump outlet
                        Your boat is equipped with a drainage sys-
                        tem that channels water that enters the boat  255XE / 255XD
                        from the storage compartments to the bilge
                        under the engine compartment.









                                                                                           1
                                                              1  Bilge pump outlet






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                        TIP:
                         255XE / 255XD: The “BILGE” switch light
                          comes on while the bilge pump is operat-
                          ing.
                        255XE / 255XD



                                                   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.
                        TIP:
                        When the bilge pump operates automatically,
                        the bilge pump will not stop until most of the
                        bilge water is drained.
















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                                                                   First-time operation

                                 Engine break-in                      Engine break-in
                                      (252XE)                         (255XE / 255XD)
                         NOTICE                               NOTICE

                        Failure to perform the engine break-in  Failure to  perform the engine break-in
                        could result in reduced engine life or even  could result in reduced engine life or even
                        severe engine damage.                 severe engine damage.

                        The engine break-in period is essential to al-  The engine break-in period is essential to al-
                        low the various components of the engines to  low the various components of the engines to
                        wear and polish themselves to the correct  wear and polish themselves to the correct
                        operating clearances. This ensures proper  operating clearances. This ensures proper
                        performance and promotes longer compo-  performance and promotes  longer  compo-
                        nent life.                            nent life.
                        (1) Check the engine oil level. (See page 109  (1) Check the engine oil level. (See page 109
                            for information on checking  the  engine  for information on checking the engine
                            oil level.)                          oil level.)
                        (2) Launch the boat and start the engines.  (2) Launch the boat and start the engines.
                            (See page 127 for information on starting  (See page 127 for information on starting
                            the engines.)                        the engines.)
                        (3) For the first 5 minutes, operate with the  (3) For the first 5 minutes, operate with the
                            engines at trolling speed.           engines speed below 2000 r/min.
                        (4) For the next 30 minutes, operate with the  (4) For the next 90 minutes, operate with the
                            engines speed below 5000 r/min.      engines speed below 5000 r/min.
                        (5) For the next 1 hour, operate with the en-  After the engine break-in is complete,  the
                            gines speed below 6000 r/min.     boat can be operated normally.
                        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.       116
                         Remote control levers  Check for proper throttle operation.      116
                                               Check for proper shift operation.
                         Throttle/shift paddles   Check for proper operation.             117
                         (255XD)
                         Fire extinguisher     Check readiness of the extinguisher.       118
                         Hull                  Check hull for damage and cracks before launching.  —
                         Access port caps      Check for proper installation.             119
                         Jet intakes           Check that no debris is in the intakes before launching.  119
                         Fuel system           Check fuel system for leaks.               120
                         Engine oil level      Check engine oil level; add as necessary.  109
                         Batteries             Check battery condition, mounting, and connection.  121
                         Bilge water           Check the engine compartment for bilge water.  122
                         Drain plug            Check the drain plug for damage and foreign material   122
                                               and check that they are securely installed.
                         Engine compartment and   Open the engine hood and check to be sure no gasoline,   122
                         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.       81
                         Lights and horn       Check lights to be sure they operate. Push the horn but-  123, 124
                                               ton to be sure it operates.
                         Engine shut-off cords (lan-  Check the engine shut-off cords (lanyards) for damage.  124
                         yards)
                         Tower and Bimini top  Check that the tower fasteners are secured.  98, 99
                                               Check that the top is secure.
                         POST-LAUNCH CHECKS
                         Switches              Check operation of the main switches and engine shut-  125
                                               off switch.
                         Cooling water pilot outlets  Check that water comes out while the engines are running.  125
                         Fuel level            Check fuel level; add as necessary.        126
                        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         onds without supplying water, otherwise,
                        Pre-launch checks                     the engines could overheat and/or seize.
                        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-
                        and-out or in rotation. Turn the steering wheel
                        fully to the right and left to make sure opera-                  1
                                                                   1
                        tion is smooth  and unrestricted throughout                 2
                        the whole range.
                                                              1  Jet thrust nozzle
                                                              2  Articulating keel (252XE)

                                                              Remote control lever checks
                                                                  WARNING
                                                              Do not touch the shift gates while the re-
                                                              mote control levers are being operated,
                                          1                   otherwise, you could be pinched.

                                                              Operate the remote control levers several
                        1  Steering wheel                     times to make sure that operation is smooth
                                                              throughout the whole range.
                        Make sure both jet thrust nozzles change di-
                        rections as the steering wheel is turned. The
                        jet thrust nozzles should point to starboard
                        (right) when the wheel is turned to the right.
                        The jet thrust  nozzles should point to port
                        (left) when the wheel is turned to the left.
                        There should not be free play between the
                        steering wheel and the jet thrust nozzles.
                        252XE / 255XE: In addition, check that the di-
                        rection of the  articulating  keel changes ac-
                        cording to the movement of the jet thrust
                        nozzles.
                        255XD: Start the engines, and then check the
                        steering system.  NOTICE: Do not run the
                        engines over 4000 r/min on land. Also, do
                        not run the engines for more than 15 sec-




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                                                              Fully open position
                                         N
                               F  2  5   1    5    R            1
                                3                 4
                             7                        7
                                       6     6
                          8                              8      2





                        1  Neutral position
                        2  TDE position                       1  Shift gate
                        3  Forward position                   2  Jet thrust nozzle
                        4  Reverse position
                        5  Shift                              Check that the shift gates are in the fully
                        6  Fully closed                       closed position when the remote control le-
                        7  Throttle                           vers are in the reverse position.
                        8  Fully open                         Fully closed position

                        Start the engines before performing the fol-
                        lowing checks. NOTICE: Do not run the en-  1
                        gines over 4000 r/min on land. Also, do not
                        run the engines for more than 15 seconds
                        without  supplying water, otherwise, the
                        engines could overheat and/or seize.
                        Check that the shift gates are slightly above
                        the shift gate neutral position when the re-
                        mote control levers are in the forward posi-
                        tion, and that the shift gates are in the fully
                                                              1  Shift gate
                        open position when the remote control levers  Throttle/shift paddle checks (255XD)
                        are moved farther forward.            Operate  the throttle/shift paddles several
                                                              times to make sure that operation is smooth
                                                              throughout the whole range. Also, make sure
                                                              that the throttle/shift paddles return automat-
                                                              ically to  their original positions  when re-
                                                              leased.











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                                  1










                                  1
                        1  Throttle/shift paddle              If you choose to have two fire extinguishers,
                                                              the other fire extinguisher is to be mounted in
                        Fire extinguisher check               the enclosed head compartment. There is a
                        As an inboard boat less than 26 feet in length,  location label outside the compartment. This
                        your boat must be fitted with one 5-B (B-1)  fire extinguisher located  near the  engine
                        type fire extinguisher when navigating waters  compartment should be a “clean agent” type
                        controlled by the U.S. Coast Guard. In addi-  designed to displace  oxygen, with an inert
                        tion, most state  and local boating laws  re-  gas, such as CO , or FE-36™, and have a ca-
                                                                          2
                        quire that the craft carry a USCG-approved  pacity of five pounds or more.
                        fire extinguisher whenever the boat is operat-
                        ed.
                        Make  sure at least one fire extinguisher is
                        aboard and full; two fire extinguishers are
                        recommended. See the instructions supplied
                        by the extinguisher  manufacturer to deter-
                        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.
                                                              Operating the fire extinguisher
                                                              A chemical-type fire extinguisher may not
                        Storing the fire extinguisher
                        One fire extinguisher is to be mounted in the  help when sprayed into the engine compart-
                                                              ment through the FIRE-PORT™ because that
                        driver’s side console compartment. The fire
                                                              type needs to be aimed directly at the base of
                        extinguisher recommended for this location
                                                              the  flames to be  effective. See below for
                        is a chemical-type extinguisher with a capac-
                                                              FIRE-PORT™ information.
                        ity of two pounds or more.





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                                                              Access port cap check
                                                              Make sure that the access port caps are se-
                                                              curely installed.
                                                              To check the access port caps:
                                                              (1) Open the rear platform hatch. (See page
                                                                 88 for information on the rear platform
                                                1                hatch.)
                                                              (2) Make sure that the access port caps are
                                                                 securely installed. If they are removed or
                                                                 are  not locked,  securely install them.
                                                                 (See page 165 for information on the ac-
                        1  FIRE-PORT™
                                                                 cess port caps.)

                                                                                         1












                        A FIRE-PORT™ is mounted below the engine  1  Access port cap
                        hood. Use this port to spray the contents of a
                                                              (3) Close the rear platform hatch.
                        fire extinguisher into the engine compartment
                        if  a fire breaks out in the engine area.
                                                              Jet intake checks
                        WARNING! If there is a fire in the engine
                                                              Carefully check the jet intakes under the boat
                        compartment, opening the hatch will add
                                                              for weeds, debris, or anything else that might
                        more oxygen to the fire, increasing the risk
                                                              restrict the intake of water. If the intakes are
                        of a larger fire or an explosion.
                                                              clogged, cavitation could occur, reducing jet
                        If you see smoke or otherwise suspect a fire,
                                                              thrust, and  possibly damaging  jet pump
                        you can look through the transparent flaps of
                                                              parts.
                        the FIRE-PORT™ to look for signs of flames.
                        If there is a fire, push the nozzle of the fire ex-
                        tinguisher through the FIRE-PORT™ and fol-
                        low the manufacturer’s instructions to empty
                        the contents of the fire extinguisher into the
                        engine compartment.
                        A “clean agent” type fire extinguisher is rec-
                        ommended; a chemical-type fire extinguisher
                        may not be adequate in this application.


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                                                              Engine oil level check
                                                              Make sure that the engine oil level is between
                                                              the minimum level mark and maximum level
                                                              mark on the dipstick. (See page 109 for infor-
                                                              mation on checking the engine oil level.)
                                                              1800 cc engine models (3-star)

                                   1



                        1  Jet intake

                        In some cases, the engines may overheat be-  1
                        cause of a lack of cooling water, and damage
                        could result.  If the jet intakes are clogged,
                        clean them. (See page 165 for information on
                        the jet intakes.) WARNING! Rotating parts  1  Dipstick
                        could cause severe injury or death. Before
                        attempting  to remove weeds or debris
                        from the jet intakes or impeller areas; shut
                        off the engines, remove the main switch                      1
                        keys, and then remove the engine shut-off                        2
                        cord (lanyard) from the  engine shut-off
                        switch.

                        Fuel system checks
                        Check the fuel filler hoses and joints in the
                        engine compartment for damage, loose-
                        ness, and signs of leaking. At least annually,  1  Maximum level mark
                        or if a problem is suspected, check the fuel  2  Minimum level mark
                        tank and fuel filler hoses and clamps. Have
                        a Yamaha Boat Dealer check the fuel tank
                        and fuel filler hoses and clamps. WARNING!
                        If there are signs of leaking fuel, do not
                        operate the boat until the source of the
                        fuel leak is found and corrected. Gasoline
                        and its vapors are highly flammable and
                        explosive.







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                        1800 cc engine models (4-star)



                                                                                     1
                                          1
                                                                                         2







                                                              1  Maximum level mark
                        1  Dipstick                           2  Minimum level mark

                                                              Battery check
                                                              Make sure that the battery terminals are not
                                                              damaged and that the battery leads are con-
                                                              nected properly.  WARNING! The  battery
                                                 1
                                                   2          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-
                        1  Maximum level mark                 er.
                        2  Minimum level mark
                        1900 cc engine models
                                                                      2      1          2




                                                                                               1

                         1

                                                              1  Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead
                                                              2  Negative (–) battery terminal: Black lead

                        1  Dipstick







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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 engi                 Gasoline vapors  can explode. Before
                        ne compartment drain it. (See page 111 for  starting the engines, check the engine
                        information on draining the 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
                                                              1800 cc engine models
                        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

                                                              1900 cc engine models
                                                                 1                  1




                                                  1
                        1  Hull drain plug




                                                              1  Blower




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                        To check the operation using the multi-func-   Do not install lights that could diminish
                        tion display:                          the visibility of manufacturer installed
                        Tap  the “Blower” button.  Check that the  navigation lights or be confused with the
                        blowers operate when the button is blue and  manufacturer installed navigation lights.
                        that the blowers stop when the button is gray.   Do not install lights  that  interfere  with
                                                               the operator’s ability to maintain proper
                                                               lookout.
                                                SE
                           FUEL                                Do not modify the manufacturer in-
                           100 %
                                                               stalled navigation lights.
                              19
                                      x1000 rpm               Make sure that the bow light and anchor light
                                                              operate properly. (See page 92.)
                              START
                             13.0  V  9
                                                              TIP:
                                       Bilge  Blower
                                                              Before operating the boat in daylight hours
                                            1
                                                              after checking the navigation and anchor
                        1  “Blower” button
                                                              lights, store the anchor light.
                        255XE / 255XD
                        To check the operation using the switch pan-             2
                        el:
                        Push the “BLOWER” switch. Check that the                             1
                        blowers operate when the switch light is on
                        and that the blowers stop when the switch
                        light is off.





                                                    1         1  Bow light
                                                              2  Anchor light
                                                              To check the operation using the multi-func-
                                                              tion display:
                                                              (1) Tap the “Nav” (Navigation) light button
                                                                 on the system control screen. Check that
                                                                 the bow light and anchor light come on
                        1  “BLOWER” switch
                                                                 when the button is blue  and that both
                                                                 lights go off when the button is gray.
                        Navigation and anchor lights checks
                                                              (2) Tap the “Anchor” light button on the sys-
                             WARNING                             tem control screen. Check that only the
                         Do not install lights that could be mis-  anchor light comes on when the button is
                          taken for navigation lights.           blue and that the anchor light goes off
                                                                 when the button is gray.


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                                                              Horn check
                                           RUNNING MODE
                                                              Push the “HORN” switch and check that the
                                 SW
                                                     DEPTH    horn sounds.
                                                     .8 9  ft
                                                              The switch light comes on while the horn is
                                                              operating.
                                                  19
                                         x1000 rpm
                                                              252XE
                            H
                                                  HOUSE
                                              9   13.0  V
                                   Nav  Anchor
                                    1    2
                        1  “Nav” (Navigation) light button
                        2  “Anchor” light button
                                                                          HORN
                                                                                  BILGE
                        TIP:
                        You can also tap the navigation light indicator  1
                        and the anchor light indicator on the status
                        indicator bar to turn the bow light and anchor  1  “HORN” switch
                        light on or off.
                                                              255XE / 255XD
                        255XE / 255XD
                        To check the operation using the switch pan-
                        el:
                                                                               1
                        Push the “NAV LIGHTS” switch. Check that
                        only the anchor light or both the anchor light
                        and bow light come on when the switch light
                        comes on and that both lights go off when the
                        switch light is off.


                                                              1  “HORN” switch
                                                              Engine shut-off cords (lanyards)
                                                              check
                                                              Make sure that the engine shut-off cords (lan-
                                                              yards) are not damaged. If the cord is dam-
                                           1
                                                              aged, replace  it.  WARNING! Never  try to
                                                              repair the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) or
                                                              tie  it together.  The engine shut-off cord
                        1  “NAV LIGHTS” switch                (lanyard) may not pull free when the oper-
                                                              ator falls off, allowing the boat to continue
                                                              to run and cause an accident.



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                                                              Cooling water pilot outlet check
                                                              Check that water comes out from the pilot
                                                              outlets while the engines are running in the
                                                              water. If water is not circulating, something
                                                              may be clogging the intake grates. Refer to
                                                              “Jet pump clean-out procedure”  on page
                                                              165.
                                                              252XE




                        Post-launch checks
                        Perform the post-launch checks in the pre-
                        operation checklist while  the boat  is in the
                        water and the engines are running.

                        Engine shut-off switch check
                        Check the engine shut-off switch for proper
                        operation.
                                                              255XE / 255XD
                        (1) Start the engines. (See page 127 for in-
                            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


                                                    2






                        1  Engine shut-off switch
                        2  Clip



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                        TIP:
                        It  may take up to 20 seconds for water  to
                        reach the pilot outlets when  first launching
                        the boat. The amount and force of the exiting
                        water will vary with engine speed.
                         NOTICE

                        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
                        outlets during operation, do not continue
                        to run the engines. Overheating and seri-
                        ous damage could occur. (See “Over tem-
                        perature  warning” on page  75 for more
                        information.)


                        Fuel level check
                        Check the amount of fuel remaining in the
                        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 106 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 14. 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 115. 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 keys to the on po-
                            that is less than 90 cm (3 ft) deep from
                                                                 sition to operate the blowers automati-
                            the bottom of the boat. You increase
                                                                 cally 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  255XE / 255XD: You  can  also push  the
                        boat. Otherwise, water may flood the boat  “BLOWER” switch  to ventilate the engine
                        and cause it to submerge.             compartment.





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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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                                                              TIP:
                                                              The engines can also be stopped by pulling
                                                              the engine shut-off cord (lanyard).


                                                              (2) Push the “START/STOP” buttons.




                                         1

                        1  “START/STOP” button

                        On this boat, the engines are connected di-
                        rectly to the drive units. Starting either engine
                        generates some  thrust immediately. Only               1
                        enough throttle should be applied to keep the
                                                              1  “START/STOP” button
                        engine at a fast enough idle to stay running.
                                                              TIP:
                        TIP:                                  The engines can also be stopped by pulling
                        Immediately  after starting  the engines, the  the engine shut-off cord (lanyard).
                        engine speed will not increase even if you ap-  (3) Turn the main switch key to the off posi-
                        ply the throttle. To increase the engine speed  tion.
                        after starting the engines, wait a few seconds
                        before applying the throttle.

                        Stopping the engines
                             WARNING
                        Once the engines have stopped, you have
                        NO STEERING CONTROL over  the boat.
                        You could collide with another boat,  a
                        dock, or other obstacle.
                        Stopping the engines immediately after oper-  (4) Remove the main switch key and the en-
                        ating at  high  engine speeds is  not recom-  gine shut-off cord (lanyard) if the boat will
                        mended. Let the engines cool off at idle or  be left unattended.
                        low speed for a few minutes first.
                        To stop the engines:                  Leaving a dock
                        (1) Return the remote control levers to the  Because boats steer from the stern, the stern
                            neutral position.                 first moves in the direction opposite your de-
                                                              sired turn. It is especially important to under-
                                                              stand this characteristic when leaving a dock.


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                        If you move the remote control levers to the  higher the engine speed, the more thrust is
                        forward position and simply turn the steering  produced.
                        wheel to steer the bow away from the dock,  The amount of jet thrust, in addition to the po-
                        as you  would when driving a car out of a  sition of the steering wheel, determines how
                        parking space, you will drive the stern of the  sharply you turn.
                        boat into the dock.                   A. More throttle produces high thrust, so
                        The following  steps  are basic maneuvering  the boat will turn more sharply.
                        techniques which can be used in most cir-
                        cumstances:                           A
                        (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
                            steering wheel to the center position or
                                                              B. Less throttle produces low thrust, so the
                            away from the dock. Move the remote
                                                                 boat will turn more gradually.
                            control levers into  the reverse  position
                            and move away from the dock.      B
                        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-
                          fore making turns. An unprepared pas-  C. Pulling the remote control levers back to
                          senger could lose balance and fall.    idle or the neutral position produces only
                                                                 minimum thrust. If you are traveling  at
                        Steering control depends on the combination
                                                                 speeds above trolling, you will have rap-
                        of steering wheel position and the amount of
                                                                 idly decreasing ability  to steer without
                        throttle.
                                                                 throttle. You may still have some turning
                        Water sucked in through the intake grates is
                                                                 ability immediately after pulling the re-
                        pressurized by the impellers in the jet pumps.
                                                                 mote control levers back to  idle, but
                        As the pressurized water is expelled from the
                                                                 when the engines slow down, the boat
                        pumps through the jet thrust nozzles, it cre-
                                                                 will no longer respond to steering wheel
                        ates thrust to move and steer the boat. The
                                                                 input until you apply throttle again or you
                                                                 reach a trolling speed.
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                            At trolling speed, the boat can be turned  Turning left
                            gradually by steering wheel  position
                            alone using  just the  amount of thrust
                            available at engine idle.
                         C








                                                              Turning right



                        D. If the boat is moving and the remote con-
                            trol levers are in the neutral position, or if
                            there is no thrust because  the engines
                            are stopped, the  boat will  go  straight
                            even though the steering wheel is turned.
                            You need throttle to steer.

                         D

                                                              Boating with passengers
                                                                  WARNING
                                                              When  passengers are on board,  make
                                                              sure they are seated and holding onto the
                                                              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
                                                              sure  the operator’s  view ahead is not ob-
                                                              structed.


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                                                              1900 cc engine models:
                          Maximum load:
                                                               138 m (453 ft)
                            Total weight of cargo, operator, and
                                                              The stopping distance varies depending on
                            passengers:
                                                              gross weight, water surface conditions, and
                              1066 kg (2350 lb)
                                                              wind direction. The stated straight-line stop-
                            Total weight of operator and passen-
                                                              ping distance should be used for a reference.
                            gers:
                                                              The boat slows down as soon as the remote
                              998 kg (2200 lb)
                                                              control levers are returned to idle but will
                                                              coast for a distance before fully stopping. If
                        Stopping the boat                     you are not sure you can stop in time before
                                                              hitting an obstacle, apply throttle and turn in
                             WARNING
                                                              another direction.
                         Allow adequate stopping distance.   1800 cc engine models (3-star)
                         Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-  255XE / 255XD
                          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  152 m (498 ft)
                          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.  1800 cc engine models (4-star)
                         Do not use the reverse function to slow  252XE
                          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  123 m (403 ft)
                          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. The stopping distance is
                        different depending on the model.
                        1800 cc engine models (3-star):
                         152 m (498 ft)
                        1800 cc engine models (4-star):
                         123 m (403 ft)


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                        1900 cc engine models
                        252XE



                             138 m (453 ft)







                                                              (3) Return the stern ladder to the stowed po-
                                                                 sition, and then sit in one of the seats
                                                                 provided.
                        Boarding from the water
                             WARNING                          Boarding from the bow
                                                              A bow ladder is available when boarding from
                        To avoid  severe injury or death, do  not
                                                              the bow of the boat is desired, when the boat
                        board from the rear, use swim platform, or
                                                              is beached. (See page 93 for bow ladder us-
                        swim behind boat if the engines are run-
                                                              ing procedures.)
                        ning.
                         Severe internal injuries can occur if wa-
                                                              Boarding from a dock or landing jetty
                          ter is forced into body cavities as a re-
                                                              (1) Board the boat from the side. One per-
                          sult of being near the jet thrust nozzles.
                                                                 son should board at a time by stepping
                         Exhaust gases coming from underneath
                                                                 into the boat. Never jump in. Avoid step-
                          the swim platform contain carbon mon-
                                                                 ping  on slick gelcoat  surfaces on the
                          oxide, a colorless, odorless gas which
                                                                 boat’s gunwales, especially if wet.
                          may cause brain damage or death when
                                                              (2) Sit in one of the seats provided and put
                          inhaled. Symptoms include nausea, diz-
                                                                 both feet on the deck.
                          ziness, and drowsiness.
                        (1) Be sure the  engines are  off,  and then  Docking
                            move to the stern of the boat.    (1) Make  sure no obstructions, boats, or
                        (2) Pull out the stern  ladder  and  climb up  swimmers are close to the boat. Come to
                            onto the swim platform. (See page 94 for  a stop before you reach the dock.
                            information on the stern ladder.)  (2) Notice how wind and water currents are
                                                                 affecting boat movement as you attach
                                                                 your mooring lines and fenders.









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                        (3) Approach the dock at idle speed. Use re-  No wind or current:
                            verse as necessary during  slow-speed  Approach the dock at a shallow angle. Se-
                            maneuvering to help control speed and  cure the bow to the dock, and then use en-
                            direction. Position the boat according to  gine thrust or a boat hook to gently move the
                            wind and water conditions. WARNING!  stern to the dock.
                            Do not use your hand, arm, or other
                            parts of your body to try to keep the  To dock using the DRiVE X mode (255XD):
                            boat from hitting the dock. You could  Move the remote control levers to the neutral
                            be injured if the boat pushes against  position,  and then  activate the DRiVE X
                            the dock.                         mode. (See page 58.)
                                                              Pull the throttle/shift paddle (right) to move
                        Wind or current pushing boat away from   the boat forward or pull the throttle/shift pad-
                        dock:                                 dle (left) to move the boat in reverse at a slow
                        Slowly approach the dock at about a 45° an-  speed and dock the boat.
                        gle. Secure the bow to the dock, and then
                        use engine  thrust  or a boat hook to  gently               1
                        move the stern to the dock.


                                      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














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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-  88 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 165 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  111.)
                            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 144 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 38 for more informa-
                            tion.)
























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                                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 103.)
                        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 165 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 115 that can be per-   operator and bystanders.
                            formed 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 138.











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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                        water when rinsing the engine or en-
                                                                 gine  compartment as severe engine
                             WARNING
                                                                 damage could result.
                        Gasoline and its vapors are highly flamma-  (4) Open the rear platform hatch. (See page
                        ble and explosive. If there is fuel or a fu-  88 for rear platform hatch opening and
                        el/water  mixture   in  the   engine     closing procedures.)
                        compartment, wipe it up immediately with  (5) Remove the access port caps to let any
                        dry rags. Do not operate the boat until the  water drain  that has pooled  on them.
                        source of the fuel leak is found and cor-  (See page 165 for access port cap re-
                        rected.                                  moval and installation procedures.) If the
                                                                 boat will be stored on the trailer nearby,
                         NOTICE                                  leave the caps out until you prepare to

                        Incorrect cleaning can damage vinyl. See  launch the boat again. If the boat will be
                        “Basic stain guide” on page 147, and  “Chil  transported on the trailer any distance,
                        Cool Technology  vinyl upholstery  Clean-  temporarily reinstall the caps and close
                        ing & Care” on page 148.                 the hatch until you get home. Open the
                                                                 hatch again when you arrive and remove
                        (1) Remove the hull drain plug. (See page
                                                                 the caps as before. Leave the caps loose
                            111 for hull drain plug removal and instal-
                                                                 until you plan to transport the boat on the
                            lation procedures.)
                                                                 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 165 for more
                                                                 information.)
                                                              (6) Securely install  the hull drain plug by
                                                                 tightening it until it stops. NOTICE: Be-
                                                                 fore installing the hull drain plug, clean
                                                                 the drain plug threads and O-ring to
                                                  1              remove any foreign materials, such as
                        1  Hull drain plug                       dirt or sand. Otherwise, the hull drain
                                                                 plug could be damaged, allowing wa-
                        (2) Clean the  hull, boat  interior, and  drive  ter to enter the hull. Check the O-ring
                            units with a mild natural soap and water.  on the hull drain plug and make sure
                            Rinse with fresh water.              that the hull drain plug is tightened se-
                        (3) Clean the engine and bilge areas with a  curely before launching the boat. Oth-
                            mild natural soap and  rinse with fresh  erwise, water may flood the boat and
                            water. Drain all water and wipe up any re-  cause it to submerge.
                            maining moisture with clean, dry rags.  (7) Spray the exterior of the engines with
                            NOTICE: Be careful not to get water  Yamalube Silicone Protectant  &  Lubri-
                            on the air filter area or electrical com-  cant, or an equivalent.
                            ponents.  Do not use high-pressure

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                        (8) Wax the hull with or other non-abrasive
                            wax designed for marine gelcoat.
                            WARNING! Slippery surfaces can
                            cause falls and injury. Be careful not to
                            apply too much wax on deck and gun-
                            wale stepping surfaces. This will make
                            them slippery.
                        (9) Wipe  all vinyl and  rubber components,
                            such as the seats and engine compart-
                            ment seals, with a quality vinyl protec-
                            tant.  NOTICE: Some  well-known
                            “protectant” products on the market
                            can actually damage vinyl over time.
                            Consult a Yamaha Boat Dealer for de-
                            tails.
                        (10) Vacuum and hose-off the carpeting as
                            necessary. If needed, use  a quality
                            brand-name carpet  cleaner product  to
                            clean soiled areas. NOTICE: Always dry
                            the carpet face up. Never roll up the
                            carpet. 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.
                        TIP:
                        The basic stain guide does not apply to Chil Cool Technology vinyl. See page 148 for cleaning
                        Chil Cool Technology vinyl.
                         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       Mild natural soap
                               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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                        Chil Cool Technology vinyl upholstery   (3) Disconnect the positive (+) battery lead
                        Cleaning & Care                          (red).
                        Chil Cool Technology  vinyl  upholstery is a  (4) Unfasten the battery strap, and then re-
                        new material that is cooler to the touch than  move the battery from the boat.
                        standard marine vinyl.
                        Easy care is required to maintain its longevity
                        and cooling properties.                       2          4      2
                        (1) Mix a solution 30:1, (30 parts warm water     1
                            and 1 part mild NON-BLEACH liquid dish
                            soap).
                        (2) Apply and rub with a soft damp cloth.                              1
                        (3) Rinse with clean warm water and wipe
                            dry.
                        Do use these or similar cleaners                   3        3
                         Mild NON-bleach soap & water        1  Positive (+) battery lead (red)
                         409 ®                               2  Negative (–) battery lead (black)
                                  ®
                         Boat Bling  Mild Soap Sauce         3  Battery strap
                                  ®
                         Boat Bling  Vinyl Sauce             4  Ground lead (black)
                         Babes™ Seat Soap
                                                              To store the battery:
                        Do not use these or similar cleaners  (1) Clean the battery casing and terminals
                         NO 303 ®                               using a mixture of baking soda and water
                         NO Starbrite ®                         (one tablespoon of baking soda to one
                         NO Meguiar’s ®                         cup of water).
                         NO Fantastic ®                      (2) Apply dielectric grease or petroleum jelly
                         NO eraser sponges                      to the  battery terminals and to all ex-
                                                                 posed connectors.
                        Failure to care for your vinyl properly or use of  (3) If the battery will be stored for a longer
                        improper cleaners will damage your vinyl.  period, check its state of charge (use a
                                                                 hydrometer or a voltmeter and load tes-
                        Battery care                             ter) at least once a month and recharge
                        If the boat will not be used for more than a  the battery if it gets too low.
                        month, remove the battery and store it in a
                        cool, dark place.                     To charge the battery:
                        The battery is located in the engine compart-  (1) Remove the caps from the cells. Add dis-
                        ment.                                    tilled  water if necessary  to top up  the
                        To remove the battery:                   electrolyte to the proper level.
                        (1) Turn the battery switch to the OFF posi-  (2) Follow  the battery manufacturer’s  in-
                            tion. (See page 38.)                 structions for charging.  WARNING!
                        (2) Disconnect the ground lead (black) and  When charging a battery, keep it well
                            the negative (–) battery lead (black).  away from sparks and open flames, as



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                            it gives off explosive gases. When us-   Long-term storage
                            ing a battery charger, connect the bat-  Storing your boat for prolonged periods of
                            tery to the charger before you turn on  time, such as winter storage in freezing tem-
                            the charger. This will prevent sparking  perature, requires preventative maintenance
                            at the terminals that could ignite bat-  to ensure against deterioration. It is advisable
                            tery gases.                       to have the boat serviced by an authorized
                        To install the battery:               Yamaha Boat Dealer before storage. Howev-
                        (1) Place the battery  in  the battery holder,  er, the  following procedures can be per-
                            and then fasten the battery using the bat-  formed by the owner with a minimum of tools.
                            tery strap.
                        (2) Connect the positive (+) battery lead (red)  Fuel system
                            to the  positive (+) battery terminal.  Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel, adding one
                            NOTICE: Reversal of the battery leads  ounce of Fuel Med RX, available from your
                            will damage the electrical parts.  Yamaha Boat Dealer, to each gallon of fuel or
                        (3) Connect the  negative (–)  battery lead  use an equivalent according to the manufac-
                            (black) and the ground lead (black) to the  ture’s instructions. (See page 106 for infor-
                            negative (–) battery terminal.    mation on filling the fuel tank.) Do not “top
                        (4) Make sure that the battery is securely  off” the tank, because fuel could spill. A full
                            held in place.                    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
                                                              will also help protect the fuel system.
                                                              TIP:
                                                              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
                                                              smoothly, coat them  with water-resistant
                                                              grease.







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                                                              The first  service should  be done after  10
                          Recommended water-resistant grease:
                                                              hours or 1 month by a Yamaha Boat Dealer.
                            YAMALUBE  MARINE GREASE or
                                                              Fill the bearing housings with water-resistant
                            Yamalube Grease A
                                                              grease through the grease nipples.
                                                                Grease capacity:
                         Steering cable ball joints and inner wires
                                                                  33.0–35.0 cc (1.11–1.18 oz)
                        Grease the steering cable and shift cable ball
                        joints at the jet thrust nozzles. Extend the  After  first service:  Every 100 hours  or 6
                        steering cable and shift cable inner wires and  months (you may do this yourself).
                        apply a thin coat of grease to them.
                                                                Grease capacity:
                                                                  6.0–8.0 cc (0.20–0.27 oz)
                                                              1800 cc engine models
                                                                      1










                         Pivot points
                        Grease all pivot points  of the  steering and
                        shift mechanisms at the pump ends.    1  Bearing housing grease nipple
                                                              1900 cc engine models






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                         Bearing housings                    1  Bearing housing grease nipple
                        Grease  the bearing housings through the
                        grease nipples.  NOTICE: Fill the grease
                        slowly and carefully, because it can dam-
                        age the hoses and the joints.



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                                   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 81.)
                        chine servicing, this work should be done  (2) Remove the engine cover screws.
                        by a Yamaha Boat Dealer or other quali-  1800 cc engine models
                        fied mechanic.

                        Maintenance, replacement, or repair of  the
                        emission control devices and system may be
                        performed by any marine SI engine repair es-                       1
                        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-
                        ered by this owner’s/operator’s manual.  1900 cc engine models

                        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 screw
                        ual is intended to provide you, the owner,
                        with the necessary information for complet-  (3) Lift up the engine cover and remove it.
                        ing  your own preventive  maintenance and
                        minor repairs.











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                        1800 cc engine models                 1900 cc engine models





                                                    1








                        1  Engine cover
                                                              (2) Install the engine cover screws.
                        1900 cc engine models                 (3) Close the engine hood.



                             1










                        1  Engine cover

                        To install the engine cover:
                        (1) Place the engine cover in its original po-
                            sition, and then push it down.
                        1800 cc engine models




















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                        Maintenance

                        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 switches and
                         engine shut-off   Check operation               √            √
                         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








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                                                                       Initial  Thereafter every
                                                                               50    100    200
                                Item                Operation           10    hours   hours   hours
                                                                       hours  or 12   or 12   or 24
                                                                             months  months  months
                                                                               *1     *1     *1
                                           Check hydraulic fluid level, and
                         Steering system (hy-  check for dirt in fluid
                         draulic system)   Check for hydraulic fluid leakage,   √     √
                         (255XD)           and check parts for wear and dam-
                                           age
                                           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,            √
                         (252XE / 255XE)   and lubricate
                         Throttle/shift pad-  Check operation            √            √
                         dles (255XD)
                         Articulating keel   Check operation, and check link rod      √
                         (252XE / 255XE)   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                         √            √


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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
                         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               √
                         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 (1800 cc engine models [3-star])

                                         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
                                                             2061 kg (4544 lb)
                                                             255XD
                                                             2129 kg (4694 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
                         Drive unit
                         Propulsion system                   Jet pump
                         Jet pump type                       Axial flow, single stage
                         Impeller rotation                   Counterclockwise
                         Pitch angle                         255XE
                                                             15.1°


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                                         Item                             Specification
                                                             255XD
                                                             Port 15.1°
                                                             Starboard 14.6°
                         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 or higher
                         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
                         Steering switch fuse (255XD)        3 A











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                                  Specifications (1800 cc engine models [4-star])

                                         Item                             Specification
                         Boat capacity
                         Maximum people on board             12 person
                         Maximum load capacity               252XE
                                                             1066 kg (2350 lb)
                         Dimensions and weight
                         Length                              7470 mm (294.0 in)
                         Beam                                2580 mm (102.0 in)
                         Height                              252XE
                                                             2900 mm (114.0 in)
                         Draft                               520 mm (20.5 in)
                         Dry weight                          252XE
                                                             2027 kg (4469 lb)
                         Performance
                         Maximum fuel consumption (for each engine)  43.8 L/h (11.6 US gal/h, 9.6 Imp.gal/h)
                         Cruising range at full throttle     3.24 hour
                         Trolling speed                      1300 ±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                   11.0 : 1
                         Valve clearance-intake (cold)       0.14–0.23 mm (0.0055–0.0091 in)
                         Valve clearance-exhaust (cold)      0.28–0.37 mm (0.0110–0.0146 in)
                         Lubrication system                  Wet sump
                         Cooling system                      Water
                         Starting system                     Electric
                         Ignition system                     T.C.I.
                         Spark plug (NGK)                    LFR6A
                         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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                                         Item                             Specification
                         Drive unit
                         Propulsion system                   Jet pump
                         Jet pump type                       Axial flow, single stage
                         Impeller rotation                   Counterclockwise
                         Pitch angle                         14.7°
                         Transmission                        Direct drive from engine
                         Jet thrust nozzle angle             23+23°
                         Fuel and oil
                         Recommended fuel                    Regular unleaded gasoline
                         Minimum octane rating (PON)         86
                         Minimum octane rating (RON)         90
                         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 SJ or higher
                         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
                         Battery fuse                        30 A
                         BCU fuse (252XE)                    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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                                       Specifications (1900 cc engine models)

                                         Item                             Specification
                         Boat capacity
                         Maximum people on board             12 person
                         Maximum load capacity               252XE
                                                             1066 kg (2350 lb)
                         Dimensions and weight
                         Length                              7470 mm (294.0 in)
                         Beam                                2580 mm (102.0 in)
                         Height                              252XE
                                                             2900 mm (114.0 in)
                         Draft                               520 mm (20.5 in)
                         Dry weight                          252XE
                                                             2067 kg (4557 lb)
                         Performance
                         Maximum fuel consumption (for each engine)  59.6 L/h (15.7 US gal/h, 13.1 Imp.gal/h)
                         Cruising range at full throttle     2.38 hour
                         Trolling speed                      1500 ±100 r/min
                         Engine
                         Number of engines                   2
                         Engine type                         Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
                         Number of cylinders                 4
                         Engine displacement                 1898 cm 3
                         Bore × stroke                       88.0 × 78.0 mm (3.46 × 3.07 in)
                         Compression ratio                   11.2 : 1
                         Valve clearance-intake (cold)       0.14–0.23 mm (0.0055–0.0091 in)
                         Valve clearance-exhaust (cold)      0.28–0.37 mm (0.0110–0.0146 in)
                         Lubrication system                  Wet sump
                         Cooling system                      Water
                         Starting system                     Electric
                         Ignition system                     T.C.I.
                         Spark plug (NGK)                    LFR6A
                         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                         16.1°
                         Transmission                        Direct drive from engine
                         Jet thrust nozzle angle             23+23°
                         Fuel and oil
                         Recommended fuel                    Regular unleaded gasoline
                         Minimum octane rating (PON)         86
                         Minimum octane rating (RON)         90
                         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 or higher
                         Engine oil total quantity           4.3 L (4.55 US qt, 3.78 Imp.qt)
                         Engine oil quantity without oil filter replacement  2.5 L (2.64 US qt, 2.20 Imp.qt)
                         Engine oil quantity with oil filter replacement  2.6 L (2.75 US qt, 2.29 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 (252XE)                    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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                                                                       Trouble recovery

                                                   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   38
                         tor does not   switch     place            switch
                         turn over   Fuse          Burned out       Replace fuse and check wiring  170
                                     Battery       Run down         Recharge                148
                                                   Poor terminal con-  Tighten as required  148
                                                   nections
                                                   Battery switch off  Turn on switch        38
                                     Rear platform   Not latched    Latch securely           88
                                     hatch
                                     Starter compo-  Faulty         Have serviced by Yamaha   —
                                     nent                           Boat Dealer
                                     Remote control   Not in neutral posi-  Move remote control lever to   40
                                     lever         tion             neutral position
                                     Throttle/shift pad-  Squeezed  Release                  44
                                     dle (255XD)
























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                          TROUBLE            POSSIBLE CAUSE                 REMEDY          PAGE
                         Starter mo-  Fuel         Empty            Refill as soon as possible  106
                         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           165
                         displayed   warning*      Cooling system   Clean
                                                   clogged                                  125
                                     Oil pressure   Oil pressure dropped  Have serviced by Yamaha   —
                                     warning*                       Boat Dealer
                                     Fuel          Empty            Refill as soon as possible  106
                                     Checking engine   Faulty sensors  Have serviced by Yamaha   —
                                     warning                        Boat Dealer
                         Engine runs   Fuel        Empty            Refill as soon as possible   106
                         irregularly or            Stale or contaminat-  Have serviced by Yamaha
                         stalls                    ed               Boat Dealer              —
                                                   Incorrect octane   Use correct fuel      106
                                                   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               165
                         too slow or   Engine overheat*  Jet intake clogged   Clean         165
                         loses power
                                                   Cooling system   Clean                   125
                                                   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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                        Trouble recovery

                             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 both main switch
                          keys, 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.                            2
                        (1) Turn off and remove the main switch key,                      1
                            remove the clip from the engine shut-off
                            switch, and  wait for all movement  to
                            stop.
                        (2) Open the rear platform hatch. (See page
                            88.)
                        (3) Check that the retaining cord is securely
                            attached to the  access  port cap  and
                            strap eye.                        1  “SET” mark
                                                              2  Slot A









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                              1
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                                                                                           3









                        1  Access port cap                    1  “SET” mark
                                                              2  Slot A
                        (5) Remove any weeds or debris from the  3  Slot B
                            drive shaft, impeller, pump housing, and
                            jet thrust nozzle. If you cannot remove  (8) Check that the cap is parallel to the cen-
                            the debris, consult a Yamaha Boat Deal-  terline of the boat. Pull the handle force-
                            er.                                  fully to make sure that the cap is locked
                        (6) To reinstall the access port  cap, first  securely. If a strong pull will move the ac-
                            clean off any sand or other foreign matter  cess port cap, it is not locked securely—
                            from the cap or port surfaces. Apply a  the cap could be forced out by water
                            light coat of Yamalube Waterproof Ma-  pressure during operation.
                            rine Grease (P/N: ACC-GREAS-10-CT), if             1
                            available, to the seal of the access port
                            cap. If grease is not available, apply the
                            grease  during  the  post-operation
                            checks.
                        (7) Insert the cap so that the “SET” mark is
                            aligned with the slot A, and then while
                            pushing the handle turn the cap clock-
                            wise until the “SET” mark is aligned with
                            the slot B.
                                                              1  Parallel 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:                                  (4) Move the manual release levers of the
                        The rear platform hatch has interlocks to shut  shift motors to the manual operation po-
                        off the engines should the hatch be acciden-  sition.
                        tally opened during operation.  The engines
                        will not restart unless the hatch is closed and
                        latched.

                        Raising the shift gates
                        252XE / 255XE: If the shift actuator malfunc-
                        tions and the shift gates remain in the low-
                        ered position,  the boat will not be able  to
                        move forward.                          1
                        After raising the shift gates so that the boat
                        can move forward, immediately return to  1  Manual release lever
                        shore and have a Yamaha Boat Dealer ser-
                        vice the boat.                        (5) Use a screwdriver or similar tool to re-
                        255XD:  This model cannot raise the shift  move the shift rod covers.
                        gate. If the shift gate remains lowered, imme-
                        diately contact a Yamaha Boat Dealer or re-       1
                        turn to port immediately with only the engine
                        working properly. (See page 173.)
                        To raise the shift gates:
                        (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 86.)
                        (3) Remove the nuts, and then remove the
                            shift motor cover.
                                                              1  Shift rod cover
                                1






                                                       2




                        1  Shift motor cover
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                        (6) Slide the shift rods to port (left) to raise  To raise the shift gates from the water:
                            the shift gates to the forward position.  (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.
                                             1                (4) Move the manual release levers of the
                                                                 shift motors to the electronic operation
                                                                 position.

                                                              Power steering system will not
                                                              operate (255XD)
                        1  Shift rod
                                                              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.
                          1
                                                              Manually point the jet thrust nozzles in the
                                                              straight-ahead direction, and then use  the
                                                              difference in the amount of throttle for the
                                                              port and starboard engines to steer the boat
                                                              and return to shore. After returning to shore,
                                                              have a Yamaha Boat Dealer check the boat.
                                                              TIP:
                                                              If  a malfunction  is  detected for the power
                        1  Shift gate
                                                              steering system, the maximum engine speed
                        TIP:                                  will be limited to approximately 5000 rpm.
                         When the manual release levers are in the
                          manual operation position, the shift gates  To point the jet thrust nozzles in the straight-
                          cannot be moved to the neutral or reverse  ahead direction:
                          positions.                          (1) Stop the engines  and remove the clip
                         When the manual release levers are in the  from the engine shut-off switch.
                          manual operation  position, the boat  will  (2) Open the driver’s side console compart-
                          move forward even if the remote control le-  ment. (See page 86.)
                          vers are moved to the reverse position.  (3) Turn the service valves on the steering
                        (7) Move  the manual release levers of  the  pump in the direction shown in the illus-
                            shift motors to the electronic operation  tration.
                            position.
                        If the shift gates cannot be raised using the
                        preceding procedure, the shift gates can be
                        raised manually from the water.


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                                                              Turning to port





                                                                                      F
                                                                                      N
                                                                                      R
                                 1


                        1  Service valve
                                                              Turning to starboard
                        (4) Move the cable  holder of the steering
                            cylinder manually  and align the end of
                            the rod with the edge of the bracket.

                                                                                      F
                                               1
                                                                                      N
                                                                                      R
                                                 2   3


                                                              TIP:
                                                              Because the port and starboard engines op-
                                                              erate at the same engine speed when the sin-
                                                              gle lever mode or DRiVE X mode is activated,
                        1  Steering cylinder
                        2  Edge of the bracket                the difference in the amount of throttle for the
                        3  Cable holder                       engines cannot be used to steer the boat.

                        (5) Tighten the service valve.        Jump-starting
                                                                  WARNING
                        To change the steering direction of the boat:
                        Activate the running mode and use the differ-  Severe injury or death may result if you ig-
                        ence in the amount of throttle for the port and  nore any of the following:
                        starboard engines.                     If the blowers will not operate, ventilate
                                                               the engine compartment by opening the
                                                               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  button for more than 5 seconds. If the
                          an explosion.                          engine does not start in 5 seconds, re-
                                                                 lease  the main switch key or
                        If the  boat battery  runs down,  the engines
                                                                 “START/STOP” button and try again
                        can be started in an emergency using a 12-
                                                                 after 15 seconds.  Continuous crank-
                        volt booster battery and jumper cables.
                                                                 ing for more than 5 seconds will dis-
                        To connect the jumper cables:
                                                                 charge the battery and  the  engines
                        (1) Connect the positive (+) terminal of the
                                                                 will not start. The starter motors may
                            dead battery to the positive (+) terminal
                                                                 also be damaged if they are engaged
                            of the booster battery with the positive
                                                                 continuously for more than 5 seconds.
                            (+) jumper cable.
                        (2) Connect one  end of the negative  (–)
                                                              Fuse replacement
                            jumper cable to the negative (–) terminal
                            of the booster battery.               WARNING
                        (3) Connect the other end of the negative (–)  Do not use fuses  of a higher amperage
                            jumper cable to  an engine hanger.  than recommended. Substitution with  a
                            NOTICE: Be sure all connections are  fuse that has an improper rating can cause
                            secure and correct before attempting  extensive electrical system  damage and
                            to start the engines. Any wrong con-  possible fire.
                            nection may damage  the  electrical
                            system.                           If a fuse is blown, replace it with the proper
                                                              fuse.
                                                              To replace a fuse:
                                                              (1) Open the engine hood. (See page 81.)
                                                              (2) While pushing both sides of the fuse box
                                                                 cover inward, pull the cover toward the
                                                                 bow and remove it.
                           1                       2
                                                              1800 cc engine models




                                     5   4    3
                                                                              1
                        1  Negative (–) jumper cable
                        2  Positive (+) jumper cable
                        3  Start battery
                        4  Booster battery
                        5  Engine hunger
                        (4) Start the engines, and then disconnect  1  Fuse box cover
                            the jumper cables by reversing the above
                            steps. NOTICE: Do not turn the main
                            switch key or push the “START/STOP”


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                        1900 cc engine models                 4-star models
                                                                 1 23       4  5       6 7



                                        1                                                   8
                                                                                            9


                                                                                            8
                                                                          11      10
                        1  Fuse box cover                     1  Electronic throttle valve fuse
                                                              2  Fuel pump fuse
                        3-star models                         3  Main relay drive fuse
                            1 23      4   5      6            4  Main fuse
                                                              5  Spare fuse
                                                              6  Fuse puller
                                                              7  Battery fuse (4-star models)
                                                       7      8  Screw
                                                              9  BCU fuse
                                                       8
                                                              10 Spare fuse
                                                              11 Unused fuse
                                                       7
                                                              (3) 252XE / 255XE: When replacing the BCU
                                             9
                                                                 fuse, remove the  screws, and then re-
                        1  Electronic throttle valve fuse        move the fuse. Install the spare fuse, and
                        2  Fuel pump fuse
                                                                 then tighten the screws.
                        3  Main relay drive fuse
                                                              (4) When replacing an accessory fuse,  re-
                        4  Main fuse
                                                                 move the accessory fuse holder or cov-
                        5  Spare fuse
                                                                 er. (Open the rear underseat storage
                        6  Fuse puller
                                                                 compartment [port] to access the acces-
                        7  Screw
                                                                 sory fuse. [See page 84.])
                        8  BCU fuse
                        9  Spare fuse













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                                            2 3 4 5             Fuse amperage:
                                                                  Electronic throttle valve fuse:
                                                                    10 A
                                                                  Fuel pump fuse:
                                           10   9  8  7  6
                                                                    10 A
                                                                  Main relay drive fuse:
                                                                    10 A
                                                1
                                                                  Main fuse:
                                                                    20 A
                                                                  Battery fuse:
                        1  Accessory fuse cover
                                                                    30 A
                        2  Display/Buzzer/GPS/Audio Controller/
                           Switch Panel fuse                      BCU fuse:
                                                                    50 A
                        3  CLH/CLG/Power Port/USB fuse
                        4  Horn fuse                              Display/Buzzer/GPS/Audio Controller/
                        5  Bilge pump fuse                        Switch Panel fuse:
                        6  Power distribution module fuse           20 A
                        7  USB fuse                               CLH/CLG/Power Port/USB fuse:
                        8  Accessory 2 fuse                         20 A
                        9  Accessory 1 fuse                       Horn fuse:
                        10 Steering switch fuse (255XD)
                                                                    7.5 A
                                                                  Bilge pump fuse:
                        (5) Replace the blown fuse with the spare
                                                                    4 A
                            fuse of the correct amperage by using
                                                                  Power distribution module fuse:
                            the fuse puller.
                                                                    20 A
                                                                  USB fuse:
                                                                    3 A
                                                                  Accessory 1 fuse:
                                                                    20 A
                                                                  Accessory 2 fuse:
                                                                    20 A
                                                                  Steering switch fuse:
                                                                    3A
                                                              (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 52.)                        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                                     Communication error warning.................. 76
                        Access port cap check .......................... 119  Controller .................................................51
                        Accessory outlet ...................................... 96  Cooling water pilot outlet check ............ 125
                        Additional equipment                  Crossing wakes and swells.................... 137
                          recommendations................................. 17  Cruise assist............................................. 51
                        Anchor light.............................................. 92  Cruising limitations................................... 15
                        Anchor storage compartment.................. 82
                        Anchoring............................................... 136  D
                        Approval labels of emission control   Depth warning.......................................... 76
                          certificate................................................ 3  Docking.................................................. 134
                                                              Drain plug check ....................................122
                        B                                     Drive control screen ................................. 64
                        Backing your trailer................................ 141  DRiVE X mode (255XD) ............................ 58
                        Ballast ...................................................... 97  Driver’s seat ............................................. 78
                        Basic stain guide.................................... 147  Driver’s side console compartment ......... 86
                        Batteries and battery switches ................ 38  Driving your boat....................................127
                        Battery care............................................ 148
                        Battery check......................................... 121  E
                        Beaching................................................ 136  Emergency procedures.......................... 165
                        Bilge pump............................................. 112  Emission control information ..................... 3
                        “BILGE” switch ........................................ 49  Enclosed head compartment................... 85
                        Bilge water check................................... 122  Engine break-in (252XE).........................114
                        Bilge water, draining .............................. 111  Engine break-in (255XE / 255XD)........... 114
                        Bilge water, draining on land ................. 111  Engine covers, removing and
                        Bilge water, draining on water ............... 112  installing.............................................. 151
                        Bimini top (252XE).................................. 100  Engine hood ............................................. 81
                        Bimini top (255XE / 255XD).................... 104  Engine oil................................................ 108
                        Bimini top, installing (252XE).................. 104  Engine oil, checking ............................... 109
                        Bimini top, installing (255XE / 255XD).... 105  Engine oil level check............................. 120
                        Bimini top, removing (252XE)................. 103  Engine oil requirement ........................... 108
                        Bimini top, removing (255XE / 255XD)... 104  Engine serial numbers................................ 1
                        Bimini top, setting up (252XE)................ 100  Engine shut-off cords (lanyards)
                        Bimini top, storing (252XE)..................... 102  check .................................................. 124
                        Bimini top, trailering (252XE).................. 103  Engine shut-off switch ............................. 38
                        Blower checks........................................ 122  Engine shut-off switch check................. 125
                        “BLOWER” switch.................................... 49  Enjoy your boat responsibly.....................26
                        Boarding from a dock or landing jetty ... 134  F
                        Boarding from the bow .......................... 134  Fire extinguisher check .......................... 118
                        Boarding from the water ........................ 134  Fire extinguisher, operating.................... 118
                        Boat characteristics ................................. 18  Fire extinguisher, storing........................ 118
                        Boat control functions.............................. 38  Float mode ............................................... 58
                        Boating with passengers ....................... 132  Flushing the cooling system .................. 144
                        Bow ladder............................................... 93
                                                              Front underseat storage
                        C                                      compartments ......................................82
                        Check engine warning ............................. 75  Front walk-through................................... 90
                        Cleaning the boat................................... 145  Fuel ........................................................ 106
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                        Fuel level check ..................................... 126  Lubrication ............................................. 149
                        Fuel requirement .................................... 106
                        Fuel system checks ............................... 120  M
                        Fuel system, long-term storage ............. 149  Main components, location...................... 28
                        Fuse replacement .................................. 170  Main switch .............................................. 40
                                                              Maintenance........................................... 151
                        G                                     Manufactured date labels .......................... 4
                        Galley storage compartment ................... 87  Map screen .............................................. 59
                        Getting to know your boat ..................... 127  Media screen............................................66
                        Glossary, boat.......................................... 27  Multi-function display elements............... 54
                        Glove compartment ................................. 87  Multi-function display unit operation ....... 50
                        Grease points......................................... 149
                                                              N
                        H                                     “NAV LIGHTS” switch .............................. 49
                        Hazard information................................... 18  Night operation ........................................ 19
                        Helm controls........................................... 48  No-wake mode......................................... 52
                        High voltage warning ............................... 76
                        Hitch....................................................... 140  O
                        Home screen............................................ 59  Operation mode ....................................... 58
                        Horn check............................................. 124  Operational requirements ........................ 16
                        “HORN” switch ........................................ 49  Over temperature warning ....................... 75
                        Hull Identification Number (HIN) ................ 1  Owner’s/operator’s manual.................... 151
                        I                                     P
                        Identification number records.................... 1  Passenger’s seat......................................80
                                                              Periodic maintenance chart ...................153
                        J                                     Post-launch checks ............................... 125
                        Jet intake checks ................................... 119  Post-operation care ............................... 144
                        Jet pump, cleaning ................................ 165  Post-operation checks........................... 138
                        Jump-starting......................................... 169  Power steering system will not operate
                                                               (255XD) ...............................................168
                        L                                     Pre-launch checks ................................. 116
                        Labels, important ....................................... 7  Pre-operation check points.................... 116
                        Labels, other ............................................ 13  Pre-operation checklist.......................... 115
                        Labels, warning.......................................... 9  Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number....... 1
                        Launching .............................................. 142
                        Learning to operate your boat ............... 127  R
                        Leaving a dock....................................... 130  Raising the shift gates............................ 167
                        Lifting ..................................................... 143  Rear underseat storage compartment
                        Limitations on who may operate the     (port) ..................................................... 84
                          boat ...................................................... 14  Rear underseat storage compartment
                        Limited warranty .................................... 174  (starboard) ............................................84
                        Loading .................................................. 142  Rear walk-through.................................... 90
                        Long-term storage ................................. 149  Remote control keypad............................ 95
                        Low fuel level warning.............................. 76  Remote control lever checks ................. 116
                        Low oil pressure warning......................... 75  Remote control levers .............................. 40
                        Low voltage warning................................ 76  Required equipment................................. 17

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                        Reverse RPM control............................... 53  Turning the boat..................................... 131
                        Rules of the road...................................... 21
                        Running mode.......................................... 58  U
                        Running on one engine.......................... 173  USB chargers........................................... 96
                        S                                     W
                        Sample float plan ................................... 177  Wakeboard tower..................................... 98
                        Screen tab bar ......................................... 56  Wakeboard tower, collapsing and
                        Seating locations ..................................... 25  setting up (252XE)................................. 98
                        Seats........................................................ 77  Wakeboard tower, collapsing and
                        Setting screen.......................................... 70  setting up (255XE / 255XD)................... 99
                        Side table ................................................. 95  Wakeboarding and water-skiing .............. 20
                        Single lever mode .................................... 58  Walk-through ........................................... 90
                        Ski locker ................................................. 83  Warnings .................................................. 74
                        Specifications (1800 cc engine models   Wet storage compartment ....................... 88
                          [3-star]) ............................................... 156  Windshield................................................ 90
                        Specifications (1800 cc engine models   Wireless charger ......................................97
                          [4-star]) ............................................... 158  Y
                        Specifications                        YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE
                          (1900 cc engine models)..................... 160  (Y.E.S.) ................................................ 176
                        Star labels (4-star models) ......................... 4
                        Starting the engines............................... 127
                        “START/STOP” buttons........................... 40
                        Status indicator bar.................................. 57
                        Steering.................................................... 42
                        Steering system checks......................... 116
                        Stern ladder ............................................. 94
                        Stern storage compartments ................... 89
                        Stopping the boat .................................. 133
                        Stopping the engines............................. 130
                        Storage compartments ............................ 82
                        Stowable table ......................................... 86
                        Swim platform.......................................... 94
                        Swim platform seat (255XE / 255XD)....... 80
                        Switch panel ............................................ 49
                        System control screen ............................. 69

                        T
                        Throttle/shift paddles checks (255XD)... 117
                        Tilt lever.................................................... 43
                        To get more boating safety information... 26
                        Towing the boat ..................................... 173
                        Trailering checklist ................................. 140
                        Trailering the boat .................................. 140
                        Trip screen ............................................... 63
                        Troubleshooting..................................... 162
                        Troubleshooting chart............................ 162
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