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                                OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL























                                                                              U.S.A. Edition



                               Read this manual carefully                      LIT-18626-15-87
                         before operating this boat.                              F6H-F8199-16]]></page><page Index="2"><![CDATA[SportsBoat_F6H16.book  Page 1  Thursday, May 15, 2025  3:08 PM

























                                              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_F6H16.book  Page 2  Thursday, May 15, 2025  3:08 PM






                        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_F6H16.book  Page 1  Thursday, May 15, 2025  3:08 PM



                        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_F6H16.book  Page 2  Thursday, May 15, 2025  3:08 PM



                                                    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_F6H16.book  Page 3  Thursday, May 15, 2025  3:08 PM



                        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_F6H16.book  Page 4  Thursday, May 15, 2025  3:08 PM



                                                    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.
                                                               252 FSH SPORT / 255 FSH SPORT E /
                        This equipment has been tested and found to
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                        comply with the limits for a Class B digital de-  OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
                        vice, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.  ©2026 by Yamaha Motor Corporation,
                        These limits are designed to provide reason-         U.S.A.
                        able protection against harmful interference  1st Edition, May 2025
                                                                       All rights reserved.
                        in a residential installation. This equipment
                                                                Any reprinting or unauthorized use
                        generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-  without the written permission of
                        quency energy and may cause harmful inter-  Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
                        ference to radio communications if not       is expressly prohibited.
                        installed and used in accordance with the in-   Printed in U.S.A.
                                                                       P/N LIT-18626-15-87
                        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_F6H16.book  Page 1  Thursday, May 15, 2025  3:08 PM



                        Table of contents

                        General and important labels...........1  Main switches
                          Identification number records..........1  (252 FSH SPORT).................... 35
                                                                 Main switch
                            Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
                             number.......................................1  (255 FSH SPORT E /
                            Hull Identification Number (HIN) ...1  255 FSH SPORT H) ................. 36
                            Engine serial number ....................1  “START/STOP” buttons
                          Emission control information ...........2  (255 FSH SPORT E /
                                                                   255 FSH SPORT H) ................. 36
                            Approval label of emission           Remote control levers................. 37
                             control certificate .......................2  Steering ...................................... 39
                            Manufactured date label ...............3  Tilt lever ...................................... 39
                          Important labels ...............................4
                                                               Joystick mode
                            Warning labels ..............................6  (255 FSH SPORT H) ................... 40
                            Other labels.................................10
                                                                 Joystick....................................... 41
                                                                 Joystick calibration..................... 42
                        Safety information...........................11
                          Limitations on who may operate
                                                              Instrument operation ....................... 44
                            the boat.......................................11
                                                               Multi-function display unit
                          Cruising limitations.........................12
                                                                 operation..................................... 44
                          Operational requirements ..............13
                                                               Multi-function display elements..... 45
                          Required equipment.......................14
                                                                 Static bar .................................... 46
                          Additional equipment                   Center display............................. 47
                            recommendations .......................15  Screen tab bar ............................ 47
                          Hazard information.........................15  Status indicator bar .................... 48
                                                                 Operation mode
                          Boat characteristics .......................16
                                                                   (255 FSH SPORT E /
                          Night operation ..............................17
                                                                   255 FSH SPORT H) ................. 49
                          Wakeboarding and water-skiing ....17  Home screen ................................. 50
                          Rules of the road............................18  Trip screen..................................... 50
                          Seating locations............................23  Drive control screen
                          To get more boating safety             (255 FSH SPORT E /
                            information ..................................24  255 FSH SPORT H) .................... 51
                          Enjoy your boat responsibly...........24  Media screen ................................. 52
                                                                 Radio screen (AM/FM)................ 53
                        Description.......................................25  Weather screen........................... 53
                          Boat glossary .................................25  Bluetooth screen ........................ 54
                                                                 Auxiliary screen........................... 54
                          Location of main components .......26
                                                                 Zone control screen.................... 55
                            Exterior components...................26  Setting screen................................ 55
                            Stern components ......................28
                            Helm components.......................29  Time setting screen .................... 55
                            Engine components ....................32  Tuner Region setting screen....... 56
                                                                 Unit setting screen...................... 56
                                                                 Brightness setting screen........... 56
                        Control function operation .............34
                                                                 Maintenance setting screen ....... 57
                          Boat control functions....................34  Language setting screen ............ 57
                            Engine shut-off switch ................34  Auto Volume setting screen........ 57
                            Battery switches .........................34  Satellite status ............................ 57]]></page><page Index="9"><![CDATA[SportsBoat_F6H16.book  Page 2  Thursday, May 15, 2025  3:08 PM



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                            Joystick mode setting screen .....58  Anchor light.................................... 80
                            Factory reset screen ...................58  Swim platform................................ 80
                          Warnings ........................................59
                                                                 Ladder......................................... 80
                            Check engine warning ................60  Side table.................................... 81
                            Low oil pressure warning............60  Raw water wash down .................. 82
                            Over temperature warning ..........60  Fresh water wash down................. 84
                            House/Start Battery voltage
                             warning ....................................61  USB charger .................................. 87
                            Communication error warning ....61  Wireless charger ............................ 87
                            Low fuel level warning.................61
                            No-wake mode/cruise assist        Operation and handling
                             switch.......................................62  requirements..................................... 88
                            Operating the boat with a
                             minimal wake                      Fuel requirement............................ 88
                             (no-wake mode) .......................62  Fuel ............................................. 88
                            Operating the boat at a steady     Engine oil requirement................... 90
                             speed (cruise assist) ................62  Engine oil .................................... 90
                            Operating the boat in reverse      Draining the bilge water................. 92
                             with more thrust                    Draining the bilge water on
                             (reverse RPM control) ..............63  land.......................................... 92
                          Switches.........................................64  Draining the bilge water on
                            Courtesy light switch ..................65  water........................................ 93
                            Livewell light switch ....................65
                            Navigation and anchor lights      First-time operation........................ 95
                             switch.......................................65  Engine break-in
                            Map light switch..........................66
                            Spreader light switch ..................66  (252 FSH SPORT) ....................... 95
                            Underwater light switch ..............66  Engine break-in
                          Accessory outlet ............................67  (255 FSH SPORT E /
                                                                 255 FSH SPORT H) .................... 95
                        Equipment operation ........................68
                          Seats ..............................................68  Pre-operation checks ...................... 96
                            Leaning post ...............................69  Pre-operation checklist............... 96
                            Engine hood seat ........................69  Pre-operation check points ........... 98
                          Engine hood...................................70  Pre-launch checks...................... 98
                          Storage compartments ..................70  Steering system checks ............. 98
                            Anchor storage compartment.....70    Remote control lever checks...... 98
                            Bow storage compartment .........71  Fire extinguisher check............... 99
                            Insulated fish box........................72  Access port cap check............. 101
                            Lockable storage                     Jet intake checks...................... 101
                             compartment............................72  Fuel system checks .................. 101
                            Glove compartment ....................75  Engine oil level check ............... 102
                            Storage pocket ...........................75  Battery check............................ 102
                            Wet storage compartment ..........75  Bilge water check ..................... 103
                            Bucket storage compartment .....76   Drain plug check....................... 103
                            Rod holders.................................76  Blower switch check................. 103
                            Livewell .......................................77  Navigation and anchor lights
                            Battery compartment..................79  checks ................................... 104]]></page><page Index="10"><![CDATA[SportsBoat_F6H16.book  Page 3  Thursday, May 15, 2025  3:08 PM



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                            Horn switch check ....................104  Grease points ........................... 128
                            Engine shut-off cords
                             (lanyards) check.....................105  Maintenance.................................... 130
                            Post-launch checks ..................105  Maintenance ................................ 130
                            Engine shut-off switch check....105
                            Cooling water pilot outlet           Owner’s/operator’s manual ...... 130
                             check .....................................105  Removing and installing the
                            Fuel level check ........................106  engine covers ........................ 130
                                                                 Periodic maintenance chart...... 132
                        Operation..........................................107
                                                              Specifications ................................. 135
                          Driving your boat..........................107
                                                               Specifications .............................. 135
                            Getting to know your boat ........107
                            Learning to operate your
                             boat........................................107  Trouble recovery............................. 140
                            Starting the engine....................107  Troubleshooting........................... 140
                            Stopping the engines................110  Troubleshooting chart............... 140
                            Leaving a dock..........................111  Emergency procedures ............... 143
                            Turning the boat........................111  Jet pump clean-out
                            Boating with passengers ..........113  procedure .............................. 143
                            Stopping the boat .....................113  Raising the shift gates
                            Boarding from the water ...........114  (255 FSH SPORT E)............... 145
                            Boarding from a dock or              Power steering system will
                             landing jetty............................114  not operate
                            Docking.....................................114  (255 FSH SPORT H) .............. 146
                            Beaching ...................................115  Jump-starting ........................... 148
                            Anchoring..................................115  Fuse replacement ..................... 148
                            Crossing wakes and swells.......116  Running on one engine............. 151
                          Post-operation checks.................117
                                                                 Towing the boat........................ 151
                        Trailering ........................................119  Consumer information ................. 152
                          Trailering the boat ........................119  Limited warranty .......................... 152
                            Hitch..........................................119  YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE
                            Trailering checklist ....................119  (Y.E.S.) ...................................... 154
                            Backing your trailer ...................120
                            Launching .................................120  Sample float plan......................... 155
                            Loading .....................................121
                            Lifting ........................................122  Index............................................... 156

                        Care and storage...........................123
                          Post-operation care .....................123
                            Flushing the cooling system .....123
                            Cleaning the boat......................124
                            Basic stain guide.......................126
                            Battery care...............................127
                          Long-term storage .......................128
                            Fuel system...............................128
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                         Identification number records        Hull Identification Number (HIN)
                        Record your Primary  Identification (PRI-ID)  The HIN is stamped into the right rear corner
                        number, Hull Identification Number (HIN), and  of the hull.
                        engine serial number 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.

                        Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number
                        The PRI-ID number is stamped on a label at-                   1
                        tached inside the engine compartment. (See  YAMC
                        page 70 for engine hood opening and closing
                        procedures.)                          1  Hull Identification Number (HIN)

                                                        1     Engine serial number
                                                              The engine serial numbers are stamped on a
                                                              label attached to each engine unit. (See page
                                                              70 for engine hood opening and closing pro-
                                                              cedures.)

                                                              252 FSH SPORT



                        1  Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number       1










                                           PRI-I.D.           1  Engine serial number
                          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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                        255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H      Emission control information
                                                              This engine family conforms to U.S. Environ-
                                                         1    mental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations
                                                              for marine SI engines applicable at the time of
                                                              manufacture.
                                                              This engine is certified to operate on regular
                                                              unleaded gasoline.

                                                              Approval label of emission control
                                                              certificate
                                                              These labels are attached to each engine unit
                        1  Engine serial number               and to the inside of the engine compartment.
                                                              (See page 70 for engine hood opening and
                        Port side
                                                              closing procedures.)
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                           YAMAHA                                              1



                          YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
                          MADE IN JAPAN
                          PAYS D’ORIGINE JAPON



                                                              1  Emission control information label

                                                              255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H
                        Starboard side
                                                                              1


                           YAMAHA




                          YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
                          MADE IN JAPAN
                          PAYS D’ORIGINE JAPON
                                                              1  Emission control information label






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                                                              255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H
                          EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
                          THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO           MY U.S. EPA EXHAUST REGULATIONS FOR SI   1
                          MARINE ENGINES. REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE
                          SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS.
                          ENGINE FAMILY :  DISPLACEMENT :                     liters MAX POWER :                         kW
                          EPA FEL : HC+NOx               , CO                g/kW-hr
                          YAMAHA MOTOR CO.,LTD.

                                                  1




                                                              1  Manufactured date label






                        1  Emission control information label


                         EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM INFORMATION
                         THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO       U.S. EPA EXHAUST REGULATIONS FOR SI MARINE
                         ENGINES. REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND
                         ADJUSTMENTS. MEETS U.S. EPA EVAP STANDARDS USING CERTIFIED COMPONENTS.
                         ENGINE FAMILY:  DISPLACEMENT:        liters  MAX POWER:             kW
                         EPA FEL: HC+NOx             ,CO             g/kW-hr
                         EPA CERTIFIED EVAP COMPONENTS:
                         YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
                        Manufactured date label
                        This label is  attached  to each engine  unit.
                        (See page 70 for engine hood opening and
                        closing procedures.)
                        252 FSH SPORT



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                                                   Important labels
                        Read the following labels before operating this boat. If you need any additional information,
                        contact a Yamaha Boat Dealer.



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                        Warning labels
                        If any of these labels is damaged or missing, contact a Yamaha Boat Dealer for a replacement.
                           1                               2


                              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.
                                                                                          F6D-U411D-00
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                                 Attach strap when backrest is in upright position.
                                 Failure to do so may result in injury.










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                        Other labels

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                                                               MAXIMUM CAPACITIES
                                                               12   PERSONS OR 2200      LBS.


                                                                    2560 POUNDS, PERSONS, GEAR
                                                               THIS BOAT COMPLIES WITH U.S. COAST GUARD SAFETY
                                                               STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF CERTIFICATION
                                                               MEETS U.S. EPA EVAP STANDARDS USING CERTIFIED COMPONENTS
                                                               MANUFACTURER: YAMAHA JET BOAT MANUFACTURING U.S.A., INC.
                                                               MODEL:                  VONORE, TN
                                                                DESIGN COMPLIANCE WITH NMMA REQUIREMENTS IS VERIFIED.
                                                                MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCTION CONTROL.



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                            All applicable electrical system components installed as
                            original equipment meet appropriate U.S.C.G. requirements
                            for ignition protection. (Ref. 33 CFR 183.410 and 183.440)
                             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 the 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:
                                                                    1161 kg (2560 lb)
                                                                  Total weight of operator and passen-
                                                                  gers:
                                                                    998 kg (2200 lb)
















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                               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.
                         Avoid  areas with  submerged objects or          90 cm (3 ft)
                          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 155.
                          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).        stops 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.
                                                              252 FSH SPORT



                        1  PFD

                         Eye protection is recommended to keep  1
                          wind, water, and glare from the sun out of               2
                          your eyes while you operate your boat. Re-
                          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
                                                              2  Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
                          cohol or taking drugs.
                         For reasons of safety and proper care of
                                                              255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H
                          the boat, always perform the pre-operation
                          checks listed on page 96 before operating            1
                          the boat.
                         Passengers must always sit in a designat-
                          ed seating area, place  feet  on the deck,
                          and hold on to  the handgrips when the
                          boat is in motion.
                         Always consult your doctor on whether it is                  2
                          safe for you to ride in this boat if you are
                          pregnant or in poor health.
                         Do not attempt to modify this boat.
                                                              1  Engine shut-off switch
                          Modifications  to  your boat may reduce
                                                              2  Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
                          safety and reliability, and render the boat
                          unsafe or illegal to use.            Scan constantly for swimmers and stay
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                          hard to see and you could accidentally hit  Required equipment
                          someone in the water.               The  U.S. Coast Guard  (USCG) has  regula-
                         Avoid being hit by another boat. You  tions which describe minimum standards of
                          should always take responsibility to watch  safety. You must comply with these regula-
                          for traffic; other boaters may not be watch-  tions, which  apply to boats like your boat
                          ing for you. If they do not see you, or you  which are less than 26 feet long.
                          maneuver more quickly than other boaters   Personal flotation devices (PFD):
                          expect, you risk a collision.        Type I, II, or III as required for all people on
                         Maintain a safe distance from other boats  board (see “Operational requirements” for
                          and watercraft, and  also watch  for  ski  more information), plus at least one Type IV
                          ropes or fishing lines. Obey the “Rules of  (throwable type).
                          the road”, and be sure to check behind you   Fire extinguisher:
                          before  making a turn.  (See  “Rules of the  At least one 5-B (B-1) type hand-held por-
                          road” on page 18.)                   table fire extinguisher.
                                                               Visual distress signals:
                                                               It is recommended that a USCG-approved
                                                               day/night pyrotechnic device be stored on
                                                               your boat. A mirror can also be used as an
                                                               emergency signal. Contact  your  Yamaha
                                                               Boat Dealer or the Coast Guard for more
                                                               information.
                                                               Sound signalling device:
                                                               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 65 for more information.)
















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                              Additional equipment                  Hazard information
                                recommendations                Never start the engine or let it run for any
                        The following equipment can help make your  length of time in an enclosed area. Exhaust
                        boating experience safer and more enjoy-  fumes contain carbon monoxide, a color-
                        able:                                  less, odorless gas that may cause loss of
                         Mooring fenders and lines.           consciousness and death within a short
                         Anchor with suitable line (a “Danforth” type  time. Always operate the boat in an open
                          anchor and line that is at least 6 times the  area.
                          depth of the water where you will drop an-  It is also important to have the engine off
                          chor are recommended).               when anyone is using the ladder on models
                         Manual-type bilge pump.              equipped with one because of the carbon
                         First-aid kit.                       monoxide in the exhaust gases coming
                         Waterproof flashlight with extra batteries.  from underneath the step.
                         Tool kit with assorted screwdrivers, pliers,   Do not touch the hot muffler or engine dur-
                          wrenches (including metric  sizes), and  ing or immediately after engine operation;
                          electrical tape.                     they can cause serious burns.
                         Oar  or paddle  (look  for one with a  boat
                          hook on the other end).
                         Spare parts, such as fuses.
                         Navigation charts for the waters where you
                          will be boating.
                         Tow-rope.































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                              Boat characteristics             Keep away from the intake grates while the
                         Jet thrust turns the boat. Moving the re-  engines  are on. Items such as  long  hair,
                          mote control levers completely back to idle  loose clothing, or PFD straps can become
                          or the neutral position produces only mini-  entangled in moving parts, resulting in se-
                          mum thrust. If you are traveling at speeds  vere injury or drowning.
                          above  trolling, you will have rapidly de-   Never insert any object into the jet thrust
                          creasing ability to steer without throttle.  nozzles while the engines are running. Se-
                          You may still have some turning ability im-  vere injury or death could result from com-
                          mediately after moving the remote control  ing in contact with the rotating parts of the
                          levers back to idle, but once the engines  jet pumps.
                          slow down, the boat will no longer respond
                          to steering  wheel input until  you apply
                          throttle again or you reach a trolling speed.
                          Practice turning in an open area without
                          obstructions until you have a good feel for
                                                                                             2
                          the maneuver.
                         This  Yamaha boat is  water-jet propelled.
                          The pumps are directly connected to the
                          engines. This means that the jet thrust will           1
                          produce some  movement whenever  the
                          engines are running. The boat has a “neu-  1  Intake grate
                          tral” position, but since the boat is always  2  Jet thrust nozzle
                          producing thrust while the engines are run-
                          ning, some forward or reverse movement   Stop the engines and remove the clip from
                          may occur.                           the engine shut-off switch before removing
                         Do not use the reverse function  to slow  any debris or weeds, which may have col-
                          down or stop the boat above trolling speed  lected around the jet intakes. (See page
                          as it could cause you to lose control, be  143 for more information.)
                          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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                                 Night operation                 Wakeboarding and water-
                         When using your boat before dawn or after         skiing
                          dusk, you must have both bow and anchor  You can use the boat to tow a wakeboarder
                          lights  operating. When  at anchor in the  or water-skier, using the ski tow hook provid-
                          dark, the anchor light must be lit. (See page  ed.
                          65 for instructions.)               It is the boat operator’s responsibility to be
                         The  navigation  lights should be replaced  alert to the safety of the wakeboarder or wa-
                          after a certain period of time.     ter-skier and others. Know and follow all state
                          If the navigation light bulb is an incandes-  and local regulations in effect for the waters
                          cent bulb, replace it after 1 year.  in which you will be operating.
                          If the navigation light bulb is LED, replace it  The following are some important consider-
                          every 5 years.                      ations for  minimizing risks while  pulling  a
                                                              wakeboarder or water-skier.
                                                               The wakeboarder or water-skier should
                                                               wear an approved PFD, preferably a bright-
                                                               ly colored one so boat operators can see
                                                               the person being pulled.
                                                               The wakeboarder or water-skier should
                                                               wear protective clothing. Severe internal in-
                                                               juries can occur if water is forced into body
                                                               cavities as a result of falling into the water
                                                               or while reboarding.  Normal swimwear
                                                               does not adequately protect against force-
                                                               ful water entry into the rectum or vagina.
                                                               The  person being pulled should wear  a
                                                               wetsuit bottom or clothing  that provides
                                                               equivalent protection. Such clothing in-
                                                               cludes thick, tightly woven, sturdy, and
                                                               snug-fitting apparel such  as denim,  but
                                                               does not include spandex or similar fab-
                                                               rics, like those used in bicycle shorts.

















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                         A second person should be on board as a     Rules of the road
                          spotter to watch the wakeboarder or wa-  Your Yamaha boat is legally considered a
                          ter-skier; in most states, it is required by  powerboat. Operation of the boat must be
                          law. Let the person being pulled direct the  in accordance with the rules and regula-
                          operator’s control of speed and direction  tions governing the waterway on which it
                          with hand signals.  Be sure the seat is  is used.
                          locked in place (see page 68) before get-  Just as there are rules that apply when you
                          ting underway.                      are driving on streets and highways, there are
                         When preparing to pull the wakeboarder or  waterway rules that apply when you are oper-
                          water-skier, operate the boat at the slowest  ating your boat. These rules are used interna-
                          possible speed until the boat is well away  tionally, and are also enforced by the United
                          from the person being pulled and slack in  States Coast Guard and local agencies. You
                          the tow-rope is taken up. Make sure that  should be aware of these rules, and follow
                          the rope is not looped around anything.   them whenever you encounter another vessel
                          After checking that the wakeboarder or wa-  on the water.
                          ter-skier is ready and that there is no traffic  Several sets of rules prevail according to
                          or other obstacles, apply enough throttle to  geographic location, but are all basically the
                          raise the person.                   same as the International Rules of the Road.
                         Make smooth, wide turns. The boat is ca-  The rules presented here in this owner’s/op-
                          pable of very sharp turns, which could ex-  erator’s manual are condensed, and have
                          ceed the  abilities of the wakeboarder  or  been  provided for  your convenience only.
                          water-skier. Keep the person being pulled  Consult your local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
                          at least 50 m (164 ft), about twice the dis-  or Department of Motor Vehicles for a com-
                          tance of a standard tow-rope, away from  plete set of rules governing the waters in
                          any potential hazard.               which you will be operating your boat.
                         The operators of boats and other water-  Steering and sailing rules
                          craft may not be aware that you are pulling  Whenever two vessels on the water meet one
                          a wakeboarder or water-skier. Together  another, one vessel has the right-of-way; it is
                          with the  spotter, pay  attention to  others  called the “stand-on” vessel. The vessel that
                          around you and cruise at safe speeds.  does not have the right-of-way is called the
                         Be alert to the hazard of the tow-rope han-  “give-way” or “burdened” vessel. These rules
                          dle  snapping  back at the boat when the  determine which vessel has the right-of-way,
                          wakeboarder or water-skier falls or is un-  and what each vessel should do.
                          able to get up on the skis.         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
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                        Give-way vessel                       In the following illustration, your boat is in the
                        The vessel which does not have the right-of-  center. You should give the right-of-way to
                        way has the duty to take positive and timely  any vessels shown in the white area (you are
                        action to stay out of the way of the stand-on  the give-way vessel). Any vessels in the shad-
                        vessel. Normally, you should not cross in  ed area must yield to you (they are the give-
                        front of the vessel with the right-of-way. You  way vessels). Both you and the meeting ves-
                        should slow down or change directions brief-  sel must alter course to avoid each other.
                        ly  and pass  behind the other vessel. You
                        should always move in such a way that the
                        operator of the other vessel can see what you
                        are doing.
                        The General Prudential  Rule regarding the
                        right-of-way is that if a collision appears un-
                        avoidable, neither boat has the right-of-way.
                        Both boats must avoid the collision.
                        In other words, follow the standard rules ex-
                        cept when a collision will occur unless both
                        vessels try to avoid each other. If that is the
                                                              Meeting
                        case, both vessels become give-way ves-
                                                              If you are meeting another power-driven ves-
                        sels.
                                                              sel head-on, and are close enough to run the
                        Rules when encountering vessels
                                                              risk of collision, neither of you has the right-
                        There are three main situations that you may
                                                              of-way. Both of you should alter course to
                        encounter with other vessels which  could
                                                              avoid an accident. You should keep the other
                        lead to a collision unless the Steering Rules
                                                              vessel on your port (left) side. This rule does
                        are followed:
                                                              not apply if both of you will clear one another
                        Meeting: you are approaching another vessel
                                                              if you continue on your set course and speed.
                        head-on.
                        Crossing: you  are traveling  across another
                        vessel’s path.
                        Overtaking: you are passing or being passed
                        by another vessel.















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                        Crossing                              Other special situations
                        When two power-driven vessels are crossing  There are three other rules you  should be
                        each other’s path close enough to run the risk  aware of when operating your boat around
                        of collision, the vessel which has the other on  other vessels.
                        the starboard (right) side must keep out of the  Narrow channels and bends
                        way of the other. If the other vessel is on your  When navigating in narrow channels, you
                        starboard (right) side, you must keep out of  should keep to the right when it is safe and
                        its way; you are the give-way vessel. If the  practical to do so. If the operator of a power-
                        other vessel is on your port (left) side, remem-  driven vessel is preparing to go around a
                        ber that you should maintain course and di-  bend that may obstruct the view of other wa-
                        rection, provided the other vessel gives you  ter vessels, the operator should sound a pro-
                        the right-of-way, as it should.       longed  blast of four to six seconds  on  the
                                                              horn. If another vessel is around the bend, it
                                                              too should sound the horn. Even if no reply is
                                                              heard, however, the vessel should still pro-
                                                              ceed around the bend with caution.
                                                              Fishing vessel right-of-way
                                                              All vessels fishing with nets, lines, or trawls
                                                              are considered to be “fishing vessels” under
                                                              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,
                        Overtaking                            impede the passage of other vessels in nar-
                        If you are passing another vessel, you are the
                                                              row channels.
                        give-way vessel. This means that the other
                                                              Sailing vessel right-of-way
                        vessel is expected to maintain its course and
                                                              Sailing vessels should normally be given the
                        speed. You must stay out of its way until you
                                                              right-of-way. The exceptions to this are:
                        are clear of it. Likewise, if another vessel is
                                                              (1) When the sailing vessel is overtaking the
                        passing you, you should maintain your speed
                                                                 power-driven  vessel, the power-driven
                        and direction so that the other  vessel can
                                                                 vessel has the right-of-way.
                        steer itself around you.
                                                              (2) Sailing vessels should keep clear of any
                                                                 fishing vessel.
                                                              (3) In a  narrow channel, a sailing vessel
                                                                 should not hamper the safe passage of a
                                                                 power-driven vessel that can navigate
                                                                 only in such a channel.
                                                              Reading buoys and other markers
                                                              The waters of the United States are marked
                                                              for safe navigation by the lateral system of
                                                              buoyage. Simply put, buoys and markers
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                        bers, and lights to show which side  of the
                        buoy a boater should pass on when navigat-
                        ing in a particular direction. The markings on
                        these buoys are oriented from the perspec-
                        tive of being entered from seaward (the boat-
                        er is going towards the harbor). Red buoys
                        are passed on your starboard (right) side
                        when proceeding from open water into port,
                        and black buoys are to your port (left) side. An
                        easy  way to  remember  the meaning of the
                        colors  is the phrase “red right returning.”
                        When navigating out of the harbor, your posi-
                        tion with respect to the buoys should be re-
                        versed; red buoys should be  to port and
                        black buoys to starboard.
                        Many bodies of water used by boaters are
                        entirely within the boundaries of a particular
                        state. The Uniform State Waterway Marking
                        System has been devised for these waters.




































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                        This system uses buoys and signs with distinctive shapes and colors to show regulatory or
                        advisory information. These markers are white with black letters and orange borders. They
                        signify speed zones, restricted areas, danger areas, and general information.





















































                        Remember, markings may vary by geographic location. Always consult local boating author-
                        ities before riding your boat in unfamiliar waters.




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                                                   Seating locations
                        Sit in the designated locations while sailing.
                        The seating locations are as follows.


















                          : Seating locations
                          : Do not occupy the stern of the boat when engines are running due to the possibility of car-
                           bon monoxide poisoning and of falling.




































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                           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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                                                     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 engine 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



                                                                                         7



                                                               6

                                                              5
                                                      3    4                               4

                               2
                           1




                                                                                              8
                                                                                         1
                                                                                      9
                                                                                10
                                                                            4
                                                                    11
                              13                            1
                                                   12



                        1  Cleat
                        2  Anchor storage compartment (page 70)
                        3  Front seat (page 68)
                        4  Rod holder (page 76)
                        5  T-top
                        6  Windshield
                        7  Anchor light (page 65, 80)
                        8  Fuel tank filler cap (page 88)
                        9  Leaning post (page 69)
                        10 Speaker
                        11 Livewell (page 77)
                        12 Bow light (page 65)
                        13 Bow eye







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                                                        5





                                                                                              6
                                                      5
                                              4
                                      3
                                                                                              2
                              2
                                                                                            5
                                                                                          2
                           1
                                                                                        7
                                                                                     5
                                                                                4

                                                                             8

                                                                    9

                                                               10
                                    11                     2

                        1  Table bracket (page 81)
                        2  Cleat
                        3  Battery compartment (page 79)
                        4  Jump seat
                        5  Rod holder (page 76)
                        6  Bow light (page 65)
                        7  Speaker
                        8  Cooling water pilot outlet (page 105)
                        9  Bilge pump outlet (page 93)
                        10 Livewell (page 77)
                        11 Reboarding grip








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                        Description

                        Stern components


                                       1                      2      3          1















                             4     5     6                                     6   5       4

                                         7                                     7
                                                     11










                                8                            9                         8   10

                        1  Flushing hose connector (page 123)
                        2  Ski tow hook
                        3  Ladder (page 80)
                        4  Stern eye
                        5  Underwater light (page 66)
                        6  Shift gate (page 37)
                        7  Jet thrust nozzle
                        8  Intake grate
                        9  Hull drain plug (page 92)
                        10 Water temperature/water depth sensor
                        11 Articulating keel (252 FSH SPORT / 255 FSH
                           SPORT E) (page 39)







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                        Helm components

                                         1        2        3            4














                                                                                              5
                                                                                              6
                                                                                              7

                          12                                      9



                                                                                              8

                          11



                          10








                        1  Compass                            12 Steering wheel (page 39)
                        2  Multi-function display unit (page 44)
                        3  Wireless charger (page 87)
                        4  MFD
                        5  Aux input (page 54)
                        6  USB charger (page 87)
                        7  12 V DC outlet (page 67)
                        8  Joystick (255 FSH SPORT H) (page 40)
                        9  Remote control lever (page 37)
                        10 Glove compartment (page 75)
                        11 Tilt lever (page 39)

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                        Description

                        252 FSH SPORT

                           1    2    3    4    5    6    7    8    9    10   11   12   13   14


                           NAV/ANC  CTSY  MAP  SPREADER  LIVEWELL  UNDERWATER  ACC 1  ACC 2  FORWARD  AFT  RAW WATER  FRESHWATER  BILGE  HORN
                                LIGHTS  LIGHTS  LIGHTS  LIGHTS  LIGHTS  LIVEWELL  LIVEWELL  WASHDOWN  WASHDOWN















                                                                                       BLOWER  15




                                                                                           16






                                       17


                                       18
                                       19
                        1  Navigation and anchor lights switch (page 65)  13 Bilge pump switch (page 64)
                        2  Courtesy light switch (page 65)    14 Horn switch (page 64)
                        3  Map light switch (page 66)         15 Blower switch (page 64)
                        4  Spreader light switch (page 66)    16 No-wake mode/cruise assist switch (page 64)
                        5  Livewell light switch (page 65)    17 Main switch (page 35)
                        6  Underwater light switch (page 66)  18 Engine shut-off switch (page 34)
                        7  Accessory switch 1 (page 64)       19 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) (page 34)
                        8  Accessory switch 2 (page 64)
                        9  Forward livewell switch (page 64)
                        10 Aft livewell switch (page 64)
                        11 Raw water wash down (page 64)
                        12 Fresh water wash down (page 64)


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                        255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H

                           1    2    3    4    5    6    7    8    9    10   11   12   13   14


                           NAV/ANC  CTSY  MAP  SPREADER  LIVEWELL  UNDERWATER  ACC 1  ACC 2  FORWARD  AFT  RAW WATER  FRESHWATER  BILGE  HORN
                                LIGHTS  LIGHTS  LIGHTS  LIGHTS  LIGHTS  LIVEWELL  LIVEWELL  WASHDOWN  WASHDOWN















                                                                                       BLOWER  15




                                                                                           16





                                                                      17

                                                                      18
                                                                      19
                                 20
                        1  Navigation and anchor lights switch (page 65)  13 Bilge pump switch (page 64)
                        2  Courtesy light switch (page 65)    14 Horn switch (page 64)
                        3  Map light switch (page 66)         15 Blower switch (page 64)
                        4  Spreader light switch (page 66)    16 No-wake mode/cruise assist switch (page 64)
                        5  Livewell light switch (page 65)    17 Main switch (page 36)
                        6  Underwater light switch (page 66)  18 Engine shut-off switch (page 34)
                        7  Accessory switch 1 (page 64)       19 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) (page 34)
                        8  Accessory switch 2 (page 64)       20 “START/STOP” button (page 36)
                        9  Forward livewell switch (page 64)
                        10 Aft livewell switch (page 64)
                        11 Raw water wash down (page 64)
                        12 Fresh water wash down (page 64)


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                        Description

                        Engine components
                        252 FSH SPORT
                                                                  2            1
                          2






                          1
                          3
                          4                                                                   3


                                                                                              4










                                                                         6





                                                      5

                        1  Blower (page 103)
                        2  Fuse box (cover) (page 148)
                        3  Engine oil filler cap (page 90)
                        4  Engine cover (page 130)
                        5  Spark plug/Ignition coil
                        6  Dipstick (page 90)














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                        255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H
                                                                  2            1
                          2





                          1
                          3
                          4                                                                   3




                                                                                              4







                                                          5
                                                                    6








                        1  Blower (page 103)
                        2  Fuse box (cover) (page 148)
                        3  Engine oil filler cap (page 90)
                        4  Engine cover (page 130)
                        5  Spark plug/Ignition coil
                        6  Dipstick (page 90)















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                             Boat control functions           252 FSH SPORT
                        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                          3
                          result in a runaway boat if the operator is
                          ejected.
                         Do not attach the cord to clothing that  2
                          could tear loose. Do not route the cord
                          in such a way that it could become en-  1  Engine shut-off switch
                          tangled, preventing it from functioning.   2  Clip
                         Avoid accidentally pulling the cord dur-  3  Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
                          ing normal operation. Once the engines
                                                              255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H
                          have stopped, you have no steering con-
                          trol of the boat which could result in an
                          accident. Also, without  engine power,
                          the boat could slow rapidly from planing                       1
                          speed. This could cause people and ob-
                          jects in the boat to be thrown forward,
                          which could cause injury.                                      2
                        The clip  on the  end of  the engine  shut-off
                        cord (lanyard) must be attached to the engine                    3
                        shut-off switch  for the  engines to run. The
                        cord must be attached to a secure place on  1  Engine shut-off switch
                        the operator’s PFD. Should the operator fall  2  Clip
                        overboard or leave the helm, the cord will pull  3  Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
                        out the clip, stopping the ignition to the both
                        engines. This will prevent the boat from run-  TIP:
                        ning away under power.                It is recommended that a spare engine shut-
                                                              off cord (lanyard) be stored in a storage com-
                                                              partment near the operator’s seat to allow a
                                                              passenger to restart the vessel if the operator
                                                              falls overboard.

                                                              Battery switches
                                                              The batteries and switch assembly are locat-
                                                              ed in the battery compartment.
                                                              This boat uses two marine batteries. One bat-
                                                              tery is designated as the start battery. The


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                        start battery is connected to the starter circuit
                        on the engine to provide current for the start-  1         2
                        er motor.
                        The other battery is designated as the house
                        battery. The house battery provides power
                        for the various accessory circuits on the boat,
                        such as the circuits for the lighting, bilge
                        pump, blowers and audio system.



                                                              1  ON position (green)
                                                              2  OFF position (red)

                                                              In normal operation, keep the “START” and
                                                              “HOUSE” switches in the ON position. Keep
                                     1         2        3     the “EMERG PARALLEL” switch in the OFF
                                                              position. This setting allows both batteries to
                                                              be charged automatically while the engine is
                                                              running. NOTICE: Do not turn the “HOUSE”
                        1  Start battery
                        2  House battery                      switch to the OFF position if the boat is
                        3  Battery switch assembly            moored in the water as it will prevent the
                                                              anchor light from functioning.
                        There are three switches  on  the  battery
                        switch assembly: the  “START”  switch,  If  the start  battery is discharged, turn  the
                        “HOUSE” switch, and “EMERG PARALLEL”  “EMERG PARALLEL” switch to the ON posi-
                        switch.                               tion to start the engine. Once the engine is
                                                              started or the start battery is charged, turn
                                                              the “EMERG PARALLEL” switch to the OFF
                                                              position.
                          1                            2
                                                              Main switches (252 FSH SPORT)
                                                              There is a main switch for each engine.
                                                              The main  switch controls the  ignition  and
                                                              electrical circuits as follows:
                                                       3


                        1  “HOUSE” switch (red)
                        2  “EMERG PARALLEL” switch (yellow)
                        3  “START” switch (red)





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                                   OFF START                          OFF     ON
                                      ON

                                                   1

                                                                                         1
                                                   2



                        1  Main switch (port engine)          1  Main switch
                        2  Main switch (starboard engine)
                                                              OFF:
                        OFF:                                  Ignition circuit is  switched off.  The engines
                        Ignition circuit is switched off.  The engine  cannot be started. (The main switch key can
                        cannot be started, but other switches will op-  be removed.)
                        erate. (The main switch key can be removed.)  ON:
                        ON:                                   Ignition  circuit is  switched on. (The main
                        Ignition circuit is switched on. (The main  switch key cannot be removed.)
                        switch key cannot be removed.)
                        START:                                “START/STOP” buttons
                        The starter motor will turn to start the engine.  (255 FSH SPORT E /
                        (When the main switch key is released, it re-  255 FSH SPORT H)
                        turns automatically to “ON”.)         The engines can  be  started or stopped by
                        TIP:                                  pushing the “START/STOP” buttons. It is
                         The engine will not start when the clip is re-  possible to start or stop the engines individu-
                          moved from the engine shut-off switch.  ally.
                          The starter motor will turn over without the   PORT: Port engine
                          cord attached.                       STBD: Starboard engine
                         The main switch will not operate (the starter
                          motor  will not turn over) if the “START”
                          switch  in the battery compartment is
                          turned to the OFF position. (See page 34
                          for more information.)

                        Main switch (255 FSH SPORT E /
                        255 FSH SPORT H)
                        The main switch controls the ignition circuit
                        as follows:                                            1
                                                              1  “START/STOP” button



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                        TIP:                                  even with one another when the engines are
                         The engine will not start when the clip is re-  running at the same engine speed.
                          moved from the engine shut-off switch.
                         The main switch will not operate (the starter       N
                          motor  will not turn over) if the “START”  F  2  5   1    5    R
                          switch  in the battery compartment is      3                  4
                          turned to the OFF position. (See page 34
                          for more information.)                  7                         7
                                                                            6     6
                        Remote control levers                  8                              8
                             WARNING
                         Before shifting, make sure there are no
                          swimmers  or obstacles in the water
                                                              1  Neutral position
                          near you.                           2  TDE position
                         When operating in reverse, go slowly.  3  Forward position
                          Do not open the throttle more than half.  4  Reverse position
                          Otherwise, the boat may become unsta-  5  Shift
                          ble, which could result in loss of control  6  Fully closed
                          and an accident.                    7  Throttle
                         Do not shift into reverse while traveling  8  Fully open
                          at planing speeds. Loss of control, boat
                                                              TIP:
                          swamping, or damage to the boat could
                                                              This boat is equipped with a “start-in-gear”
                          occur.
                                                              protection. The engines will not start unless
                        The remote control lever for each engine con-  the levers are in the neutral position.
                        trols both throttle and shifting. In normal op-
                        eration, the levers are moved together.  This boat uses a direct-drive propulsion sys-
                        Moving the  remote control levers  forward  tem. Therefore, jet thrust is always being pro-
                        from the neutral position shifts into the for-  duced while the engines  are  running. The
                        ward position, and then as  the  levers  are  direction of the boat is controlled by the shift
                        moved farther,  accelerates the engines for  gates, which direct the flow of the jet thrust as
                        more thrust. Moving the levers back from the  follows:
                        neutral position shifts into the reverse posi-
                        tion, and then as the levers are moved farther,  Neutral
                        accelerates the engines for more thrust.  The shift gates are dropped down part way
                        252 FSH SPORT: For cruising, adjust the re-  over the jet thrust nozzles. The neutral posi-
                        mote control levers so both engines are run-  tion balances forward and reverse thrust to
                        ning at the same engine speed.        help  keep the boat  from moving, although
                        TIP:                                  some movement may occur.
                        Because of the mechanical throttle linkage,
                        the remote control levers may not be exactly


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                                      1                 1                  1                 1







                                                                   2
                              2                    2                                     2

                        1  Shift gate                         1  Shift gate
                        2  Jet thrust nozzle                  2  Jet thrust nozzle

                        Forward                               When the remote control levers are moved
                        When the remote control levers are initially  farther forward, the shift gates are lifted all the
                        moved to the forward position and the boat is  way up.  All  jet thrust is  to the rear, which
                        operating at a slow speed, the shift gates are  moves the boat forward.
                        lifted up slightly from the neutral position and
                        jet thrust is directed downward at an angle.       1                 1
                        This function, which is called the thrust direc-
                        tional enhancer (TDE), helps to provide good
                        handling response when the steering wheel is
                        turned, even though there is less thrust avail-
                        able at low engine speeds.
                                         N
                               F                   R               2                     2
                                  1
                                                              1  Shift gate
                                                              2  Jet thrust nozzle
                                                              Reverse
                                                              The shift gates are dropped all the way down
                                                              over the jet thrust nozzles. Jet thrust is redi-
                                                              rected  toward  the bow of the  boat, which
                                                              moves the boat backward.
                        1  TDE position











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                                                                  1                        1
                             1                      1                             2


                        1  Shift gate                         1  Jet thrust nozzle
                                                              2  Articulating keel (252 FSH SPORT /
                        Steering                                255 FSH SPORT E)
                        Your boat can be steered by turning the
                                                              Since the strength of the jet thrust determines
                        steering wheel the same direction you wish to
                                                              the speed and direction of a turn, the throttle
                        travel, to the right or left. When the steering
                                                              must always be opened above idle when at-
                        wheel is turned, the angle  of the jet thrust
                                                              tempting a turn, except at trolling speed.
                        nozzles at the rear of the craft is changed,
                                                              Because boats steer from the stern, the stern
                        and the change in direction of the jet thrust
                                                              of the boat swings out in the opposite direc-
                        nozzles changes the direction of the boat ac-
                                                              tion of your turn. If you turn to starboard, for
                        cordingly.
                                                              example, the stern of the boat will swing to
                        252 FSH SPORT / 255 FSH SPORT E:
                                                              the left. Keep this in mind when navigating
                        In addition,  the direction of the  articulating
                                                              near a person in the water, such as a down
                        keel changes according to the movement of
                                                              wakeboarder or water-skier, or an obstacle,
                        the jet thrust nozzles.
                                                              such as a dock.
                                                              Tilt lever
                                                                  WARNING
                                                               Never touch the tilt lever during opera-
                           1                                   tion, otherwise the steering wheel could
                                                               suddenly change  position, which may
                                                               lead to an accident.
                                                               Be sure the steering wheel is locked in
                                                               position after adjustment. If the steering
                        1  Steering wheel                      wheel is not locked in position, it may
                                                               suddenly change position during opera-
                                                               tion, which may lead to an accident.






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                        The tilt lever is located  under the steering  Joystick mode
                        wheel and is used to adjust the tilt of the  (255 FSH SPORT H)
                        steering wheel. There are 5 positions.
                                                              The joystick control allows you to control the
                                                              throttles and steering, and to shift the en-
                                                              gines at low speeds.



                                                                    1                   4



                                                                                          5
                                                1                  2
                        1  Tilt lever                                3

                        To adjust the tilt:
                                                              1  Joystick
                        (1) Push the lever down, and then move the
                                                              2  LED
                            steering wheel up or down to the desired
                                                              3  Joystick switch
                            position.                         4  Plus (+) button
                        (2) The lever will lock into place when the  5  Minus (-) button
                            steering wheel is moved into one of the 5
                            available positions.              Enabling the joystick switch allows you to op-
                        (3) Make sure that the tilt lever returns to its  erate the boat at low speeds when leaving or
                            original  position and that  the steering  arriving at a dock.
                            wheel is securely locked in place.  To activate the joystick mode:
                                                              (1) While the engines are running, put the re-
                                                                 mote  control levers and joystick in the
                                                                 neutral position.
                                                              (2) Push the joystick switch. The LED turns
                                                                 on. “JOYSTICK MODE” is shown in the
                                                                 center display.


















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                                                                                        1



                                                                                          2
                              1
                                2

                        1  LED                                1  Plus (+) button
                        2  Joystick switch                    2  Minus (-) button

                        TIP:                                  Joystick
                        Push and hold the Joystick switch to enter  By moving the joystick left, right, forward, re-
                        calibration mode.                     verse, or diagonally, you can move the boat
                                                              in that  direction. When the joystick  is re-
                        To deactivate the joystick mode:      leased, it returns to the neutral position.
                        Perform one of the following operations.
                         Push the joystick switch.
                         Move the remote control levers to the for-
                          ward or reverse position.

                        TIP:
                         Joystick mode ends even if the engine is
                          stopped.
                         When the  joystick mode  ends, the  LED
                          turns off.

                        The thrust level can be adjusted when joy-
                        stick mode is activated.
                        To adjust the thrust limit:
                        To increase the thrust limit by pressing the
                        plus (+) button, to decrease the thrust limit by
                        pressing the minus (-) button.
                        The thrust limit adjustment can be set to 5
                        levels.








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                                                              Joystick 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) While the engines are running, put the re-
                                                                 mote  control levers and joystick in the
                                                                 neutral position.
                                                              (2) Put the boat in running mode.
                                                              (3) Push and hold the joystick switch until
                                                                 “Joystick calibration started” appears on
                                                                 the multi-function display.

                                                                        JOYSTICK MODE





                                                                             MPH

                                                                      Joystick calibration started



                                                              (4) Operate the  joystick lever to  move the
                                                                 boat sideways to determine the setting
                                                                 position.
                                                              (5) Hold the lever position and push the joy-
                                                                 stick switch to save the settings.

                                                              To reset the adjustments:
                                                              (1) Put the boat in running mode.
                                                              (2) Push and hold the joystick switch until
                                                                 “Joystick calibration started” appears on
                                                                 the multi-function display.
                                                              (3) Put the joystick lever in the neutral posi-
                                                                 tion, and push the joystick switch. “Joy-
                                                                 stick  calibration  finished.  Release
                                                                 joystick  to center  position” appears in
                                                                 the multi-function display, and the facto-
                                                                 ry reset is finished.



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                                  JOYSTICK MODE





                                        MPH
                                   Joystick calibration
                                 ﬁnished. Release joystick
                                   to center position.


















































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                        Instrument operation

                           Multi-function display unit
                                    operation
                        Because the multi-function display unit is
                        equipped with a touch screen, you can touch
                        the display directly to operate  the display
                        functions.

                        Touching the multi-function display




                                   NW   N    NE
                            FUEL                    VOL
                            50        FLOAT MODE    20
                            %                       %
                                           °F
                                      Water Temp
                              START              HOUSE
                              11.8  V            11.8  V




                        This model is equipped with a SIMRAD man-
                        ufactured MFD in addition to the multi-func-
                        tion display  unit. To operate the SIMRAD
                        manufactured  MFD, refer  to the included
                        MFD operator manual.



























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                                           Multi-function display elements



                                              1             2             1



                                                     NW      N      NE
                                        FUEL                                   VOL
                                        50              FLOAT MODE             20
                                        %                                       %
                                                                 °F
                                                         Water Temp
                                           START                            HOUSE
                                           11.8  V                          11.8  V


                                                            4    3


                        1  Static bar                         3  Center display
                        2  Screen tab bar                     4  Warning bar


































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                        Static bar



                                                        NW       NE
                                       FUEL                                    VOL
                                 1                                                     4
                                        50                                     20
                                                                                       5
                                        %                                       %
                                 2                                                     6


                                 3                                                     7
                                            START                          HOUSE
                                            11.8  V                        11.8  V



                                    Name                             Function
                          1  Fuel level bar graph  Displays the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. Depending
                                                 on the amount of remaining fuel, the bar graph is displayed in 3
                                                 colors: blue, orange, and red.
                          2  Port engine tachometer  Displays the engine speed.
                          3  Start battery voltage val-  Displays the start battery voltage in a numerical format.
                             ue
                          4  Volume level bar graph  Displays the volume level.
                          5  Day/Night brightness  Switches between day brightness and night brightness. (See page
                                                 56.)
                          6  Starboard engine ta-  Displays the engine speed.
                             chometer
                          7  House battery voltage   Displays the house battery voltage in a numerical format.
                             value























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                        Center display


                                                  NW         N        NE

                                                       FLOAT MODE


                                                                   °F
                                                        Water Temp
                                                                            1



                                    Name                             Function
                          1  Center display      Displays various information for each screen tab.

                        Screen tab bar

                                    1      2       3        4       5       6       7





                                                                                    8





                                    Name                             Function
                          1  Clock               Displays the time. Tap the clock to set the time. (See page 55.)
                          2  Home screen tab     Displays the home screen. (See page 50.)
                          3  Trip screen tab     Displays the trip screen. (See page 50.)
                          4  Drive control screen tab   Displays the drive control screen. (See page 51.)
                             (255 FSH SPORT E /
                             255 FSH SPORT H)
                          5  Media screen tab    Displays the media screen. (See page 52.)
                          6  Setting screen tab  Displays the setting screen. (See page 55.)
                          7  Operation  mode     Changes the operation mode. (See page 49.)
                             (255 FSH SPORT E /
                             255 FSH SPORT H)
                          8  Warning mute button   Mutes the sound of the buzzer for a specific time depending on
                             (252 FSH SPORT)     the warnings present.




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                        Status indicator bar


                                      1       2             3             4       5






                                    Name                             Function
                          1  Mute button         Mutes the sound.
                          2  Volume button       Changes the volume.
                          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  Previous button     Decreases the radio station frequency.
                          5  Next button         Increases the radio station frequency.









































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                        Operation mode (255 FSH SPORT E /     Joystick mode“  ” (255 FSH SPORT H)
                        255 FSH SPORT H)                      The throttle and shifting of both engines are
                        When the engines are running and both re-  controlled using the joystick.
                        mote control levers are in the neutral position,  “JOYSTICK MODE” is shown on the multi-
                        the operation mode can be changed by tap-  function display.
                        ping the operation mode button.       Use this mode to make small throttle adjust-
                                                              ments  when operating  the boat at  slow
                                                        1
                                                              speeds, such as when docking. (See page 40
                                                              for information on the joystick.)
                                                              TIP:
                                    NW    N     NE
                         FUEL                            VOL   If the remote control levers are moved from
                         50           FLOAT MODE         20    the neutral position to the forward or re-
                         %                               %
                                                               verse position while the joystick mode is
                                              °F
                                                               activated, the operation mode will change
                                       Water Temp
                                                               to the running mode.
                            START                     HOUSE
                            11.8  V                   11.8  V   When the joystick mode is activated, the
                        1  Operation mode button               engine speed will be controlled.
                        Float mode
                        Both engines are stopped. “FLOAT-MODE”
                        is shown on the multi-function display.
                        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 on the multi-function display.

                        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 on the multi-function display.
                        The starboard remote control lever is not
                        used.






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                                  Home screen                            Trip screen
                        This screen displays the boat speed, current  This screen displays the hours of engine op-
                        heading of the boat, and other information.  eration, fuel consumption, and other informa-
                                                              tion.
                         1        NW      N       NE                          1            2 3
                                                                      NW       N        NE
                                    RUNNING MODE
                                                                     Economy :    0.0 MPG
                         2                                          Trip Distance:  0.0 Mi
                                        MPH                          Fuel Used :  0.0 Gal
                         3                                           Fuel Flow :  0.0 GPH

                                                                                          Reset All
                                Name           Function
                         1  Heading       Displays the heading   1  Menu
                                          of the boat.        2  Scrollbar
                         2  Boat speed*   Displays the boat   3  “Reset All” button
                                          speed in miles per
                                          hour or kilometers per   The menu displays the following items. Scroll
                                          hour.
                                                              through the menu items using the scrollbar.
                         3  Cruise  as-   Displays the operating
                            sist/no-wake   status of the cruise as-  Name          Function
                            mode status in-  sist and no-wake   Economy     Shows the average dis-
                            dicator       mode.                             tance that can be traveled
                                          When the cruise assist            on 1.0 gallon or 1.0 liter of
                                          is activated, “CRUISE             fuel. When gallons are se-
                                          ASSIST” and the                   lected for the display units,
                                          cruise assist setting             the value is shown in miles
                                          level will be displayed.          and when liters are selected
                                          When the no-wake                  for the display units, the
                                          mode is activated, “No            value is shown in kilome-
                                          Wake” and no-wake                 ters.
                                          mode setting level will   Trip Distance  Shows the distance trav-
                                          be displayed.
                                                                            eled by the boat in miles or
                                                                            kilometers since the item
                        * When both engines are not running, the wa-        was last reset.
                          ter temperature will be displayed.  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      (255 FSH SPORT E /
                         Temperature*  temperature in degrees
                                       Fahrenheit or degrees Cel-    255 FSH SPORT H)
                                       sius.                  This screen can be used to set a target speed
                         Average Speed  Shows the average boat   for the boat, increase the set speed.
                                       speed in miles per hour or
                                       kilometers per hour.
                                                                   WKS  WKB
                         Highest Speed  Shows the highest speed of
                                       the boat in miles per hour or   Target Speed  21.0
                                       kilometers per hour.
                         Port Engine   Shows the total number of   Acceleration    Fast
                         Hours*        hours that the port engine
                                       has been running since the
                                       boat was new.
                         Starboard     Shows the total number of
                         Engine Hours*  hours that the starboard en-
                                       gine has been running since   Set                   Save
                                       the boat was new.
                        * This item cannot be reset.
                                                              To activate the drive control:
                                                              (1) Tap the tab you want to set.
                        To reset an item on the trip screen:
                                                              (2) Tap the target speed.
                        Touch and hold the “  ” of the item that
                                                              (3) To set  the speed,  tap each digit and
                        you want to reset for several seconds.
                                                                 scroll  up or down, and  then tap  the
                                                                 “Back” button.
                        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 “Save” button.
                                                              (6) Select the characters you want to  set,
                                                                 tap the “Save” button.


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                        (7) After setting the preceding items, tap the  Media screen
                            “Set” button.                     This screen can be used to receive a radio
                        (8) Move the remote control levers to the ful-  broadcast, connect to an external device us-
                            ly open position.                 ing Bluetooth wireless technology, and per-
                        TIP:                                  form other functions.
                         If the remote control levers are moved
                          slowly to the fully open position, the boat
                          may not accelerate according to the select-        Source
                          ed acceleration profile or reach the set tar-
                                                                       AM Radio    FM Radio
                          get speed.
                         If the single lever mode is activated, move  Weather     Bluetooth
                          only the remote control lever for the port         Auxiliary
                          engine to the fully open position. (See page
                          49 for information on the single lever mode
                          button.)                               Turn Off   Select a Source  Zone Control


                        To deactivate the drive control:           Item            Function
                        (1) Return the remote control levers to the  AM Radio  Switches the source to the
                                                                             AM radio tuner and dis-
                            neutral position.
                                                                             plays the AM radio screen.
                        (2) Tap the “CANCEL” button.
                                                              FM Radio       Switches the source to the
                                                                             FM radio tuner and dis-
                                                                             plays the FM radio screen.
                                                              Weather        Switches the source to the
                                                                             weather radio tuner and
                                                                             displays the weather radio
                                                                             screen.
                                                              Bluetooth      Switches the source to an
                                                                             external device connected
                                                                             using Bluetooth wireless
                                                                             technology, and displays
                                                                             the Bluetooth screen.
                                                              Auxiliary      Switches the source to the
                                                                             auxiliary device and dis-
                                                                             plays the auxiliary screen.
                                                              Turn Off       Turns the audio system on
                                                                             or off.
                                                              Zone Control   Displays the volume ad-
                                                                             justment screen for each
                                                                             zone.
                                                              TIP:
                                                              If multiple external devices are connected at
                                                              the same time, the audio system may not op-
                                                              erate properly. When switching from one ex-
                                                              ternal device to another one, disconnect the


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                        currently  connected device,  and then con-  Item          Function
                        nect the other device.                               Increases the radio station
                                                                             frequency. Touch and hold
                                                                             this button to automatically
                        To change the volume:
                                                                             seek the next available ra-
                        The following slider is displayed in each            dio station.
                        screen.                               Source         Displays the media screen.
                        Use the slider control to change the volume.

                                         1                    To change the radio station frequency:
                                                              Tap “   ” or “  ” to tune to a receivable
                                                              frequency.

                        1  Slider control                     To save a radio station frequency to a preset
                                                              button:
                        TIP:                                  Tune the radio to the desired radio station,
                        The volume can also be adjusted by tapping  and then touch and hold the desired preset
                        the “   ” or “  ” button.             button for several seconds.

                        Radio screen (AM/FM)                                   1
                        You can receive a radio broadcast.             AM Radio       AM-1
                                                                   1    2    3    4    5
                                                                    1710
                                  AM Radio      AM-1                           P1
                              1    2    3    4    5
                               1710
                                                                           1710 kHz
                                          P1
                                      1710 kHz
                                                                 Source           MPH    Zone Control
                                                              1  Preset button
                            Source           MPH   Zone Control
                                                              Weather screen
                                                              You can receive a weather broadcast.
                              Item            Function
                                       Decreases the radio sta-
                                       tion frequency. Touch and
                                       hold this button to auto-        NOAA National Weather
                                       matically seek the next
                                       available radio station.
                                                                        CH 1 -0.000 kHz
                                       Decreases the radio sta-
                                       tion frequency.
                                                                   1   2   3   4   5   6   7
                                       Increases the radio station
                                       frequency.
                                                                 Source           MPH    Zone Control




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                        To change the radio station, tap a preset but-  (3) Tap the “Connect” button, and the “Con-
                        ton.                                     firm Pairing on Device”  screen is  dis-
                                                                 played.
                        Bluetooth screen                      (4) Select “OK” for both the multi-function
                        Smartphones and other external devices that  display unit and the external device.
                        are compatible with Bluetooth can be con-
                        nected wirelessly to the audio system to lis-  To disconnect an external device, turn off the
                        ten to the audio tracks stored on the devices  Bluetooth function of the external device.
                        through the audio system’s speakers.
                                                              Auxiliary screen
                                                              Portable media players  and other external
                                 Bluetooth
                                                              devices can be connected to the audio sys-
                                      Best Of You             tem to listen to the audio tracks stored on the
                                      Foo Fighters
                                      In Your Honor           devices through the audio system’s speak-
                                                              ers.

                                                                             Auxiliary
                           Source            MPH   Zone Control

                              Item            Function
                                       Displays the external de-
                                       vice management screen.

                                       Displays information about   Source        MPH    Zone Control
                                       the current audio track.



                        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-  1  Auxiliary input jack
                        ginning the pairing  process to reduce  con-
                        nection issues.                       TIP:
                                                               You can adjust the volume level of  the
                                                               speakers using the multi-function display



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                          unit or the volume control of the external   Setting screen
                          device.                             The setting screen can be used to change the
                         To select the audio tracks, use the external  settings of the multi-function display unit.
                          device.

                        Zone control screen                                   Menu
                        Perform volume adjustment for each zone.       Time       Tuner Region

                                                                       Unit        Brightness
                                      Zone Control                    Wellness     Language
                                                                     Auto Volume  Satellite Status
                                      100
                                100     100   100
                                                                                          Reset

                                                                   Item            Function
                                                              Time           Displays the time setting
                            Back    Selected Zone: Interior                  screen.
                                                              Tuner Region   Displays the tuner region
                                                                             setting screen.
                                                              Unit           Displays the unit setting
                        To adjust the volume:
                                                                             screen.
                        (1) Tap the highlighted part.
                                                              Brightness     Displays the brightness
                        (2) Adjust by moving the slider control to the       setting screen.
                            left or right.                    Wellness       Displays the maintenance
                        (3) Tap “Back”.                                      setting screen.
                        TIP:                                  Language       Displays the language set-
                                                                             ting screen.
                        Zones that can be set differ depending on the
                                                              Auto Volume    Displays the auto volume
                        specifications.                                      setting screen.
                                                              Satellite Status  Displays the satellite status
                                                                             screen.
                                                              Joystick       Displays the joystick
                                                              (255 FSH SPORT H) screen.
                                                              Reset          Displays the factory reset
                                                                             screen.


                                                              Time setting screen
                                                              Perform settings related to the time.










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                                         Time                                Set Unit

                                12-Hour:   24-Hour:
                                                                             U.S. Std
                               GMT Offset:    -4
                                                                      U.S. Std       Metric
                             Daylight Saving Time:  Disabled

                            Back                                 Back

                        To set the time:
                        (1) Select a 12 hour display or 24 hour dis-  Select “U.S. Std” or “Metric”.
                            play.
                        (2) Tap “   ” or “  ” to adjust GMT off-  Brightness setting screen
                            set.                              The multi-function display has a day mode
                        (3) Select to enable or disable daylight sav-  and a night mode.
                            ing time.                         The brightness can be set separately for the
                                                              day mode and for the night mode.
                        Tuner Region setting screen
                        Set the region in which the multi-function dis-
                                                                           Set Brightness
                        play unit will be used.
                                                                       Night:    30  Day:    90
                                      Tuner Region

                                North America  South America

                                                                 Back
                                  Japan       Taiwan
                                                              TIP:
                            Back                              While using the bow light or anchor light, the
                                                              night mode is set.
                        To change the tuner region, tap the desired
                        region.                               To set the brightness:
                                                              (1) Set either “Night” or “Day”.
                        Unit setting screen                   (2) Move the slider control left or right to ad-
                        The display units for the multi-function dis-  just.
                        play unit can be changed.








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                                                              Language setting screen
                                         1                    The language for the  multi-function  display
                                                              unit can be changed.


                        1  Slider control                                  Set Language

                        TIP:
                                                                       English     Espanol
                        The brightness can also be adjusted by tap-
                        ping the “    ” or “   ” button.                     Francais

                        (3) Tap “Back”.
                                                                 Back
                        Maintenance setting screen
                        This screen displays the number of hours that  To change the language, tap the desired lan-
                        the engines have been running since the last  guage.
                        maintenance.
                                                              Auto Volume setting screen
                                                              Auto Volume will automatically control  the
                                 Time Since Last Maintenance
                                                              level of volume when overcoming wind or en-
                             Port Engine          0  Hrs      gine noise.


                              Starboard Engine    0  Hrs
                                                                         Auto Volume Settings
                                                                   Auto Volume Status:  Off
                            Back                     Reset
                                                                      Intensity:    1
                        After maintenance is  performed, reset the
                        number of hours of operation as follows.
                                                                 Back
                        To reset the number of hours of operation:
                        (1) Tap the “Reset” button.           To turn on or off the auto volume, tap “Off”.
                        (2) When the confirmation message ap-  To control the intensity of auto volume, tap
                            pears, tap the “YES” button to reset the  the up and down arrows.
                            number of hours of operation.     To return to the menu screen, tap “Back”.

                        TIP:                                  Satellite status
                        To return to the maintenance setting screen  Display detectable satellites.
                        without  resetting the number of hours, tap
                        the “NO” button.




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                                      Satellite Status
                                                                     Are you sure you would like to reset to
                                   Satellites:  7                          factory settings?
                                   Time (+0):  6:52                     You cannot undo this action!
                                   Latitude:  34.6893
                                  Longitude:  137.5789
                            Back                                 Cancel                   Conﬁrm

                                                              To reset to the factory setting:
                        Joystick mode setting screen          (1) Tap “Confirm”.
                        Settings related to joystick can be changed  (2) When the confirmation message ap-
                        on this screen.                          pears, tap the “YES” button.


                                     Joystick Settings

                                Display Tips
                                Neutral Steering Assist
                                Joystick Tone

                            Back

                        To  switch between displaying  and hiding
                        pop-ups when using the joystick function, se-
                        lect Display Tips.
                        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-
                        sist (function that assists turning) to turn neu-
                        tral steering assist on or off.
                        To disable the buzzer when pressing the Plus
                        (+) button  or Minus (-) button, set Joystick
                        Tone off.
                        To set the thrust limit when switching to Joy-
                        stick mode, tap the level of Default Thrust
                        Limit.

                        Factory reset screen
                        This screen can be set to the factory settings.


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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 center display.
                        If the displayed warning message includes instructions, follow those instructions. If you have
                        any questions, consult a Yamaha Boat Dealer.



                                                                     NE
                                                    NW       N N     NE
                                                    NW
                                                                                  V VOL
                                     FUEL
                                     FUEL L                                       VOL
                                      0
                                                         O
                                                         L
                                  1   50 50 50          F FLOAT MODEE             20 20 2 20
                                                              O
                                                               D
                                                          Check Engine !
                                                           AT M
                                      % % %                                       % % %
                                  2                Consult YAMAHA dealer.
                                                                  °F °F
                                                                        OK
                                                        Water Tem p
                                                        Water Temp
                                                                              O
                                                                               U
                                          TAR
                                                                              H
                                         S STARTT                             HOUSE SE
                                         11.8 8  V V                          1 11.88  V V
                                         1
                                          1.
                                                                              1.
                        1  Warning title
                        2  Message
                        Warning example
                                      Warning title                        Message
                         Check Engine                        Consult YAMAHA Dealer.
                         Low Oil Pressure                    Consult YAMAHA Dealer.
                         Check Battery                       Low Voltage detected.
                                                             Consult YAMAHA Dealer.
                         GPS Communication Failure           Consult YAMAHA Dealer.
                         Transducer Communication Failure    Consult YAMAHA Dealer.
                         Stereo Remote Communication Failure  Consult YAMAHA Dealer.
                         PDM Communication Failure           Consult YAMAHA Dealer.
                         Engine Over Temperature             Consult YAMAHA Dealer.
                         Low Fuel                            Fuel level is low. Please refuel soon.
                         Low Fuel Warning                    Fuel level is less than 10%.
                         Depth Warning                       Depth alarm limit reached.







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                        Check engine warning                  Check that water comes out of the outlets
                        If an engine sensor malfunction or a short cir-  while the engines are running, particularly
                        cuit is detected, a warning will appear on the  while applying throttle. If you do not see any
                        multi-function display and the buzzer will  water at the outlets, cooling water may not be
                        sound. If a fault is detected for the engines,  circulating in the engines.
                        “Check Engine” will be displayed. If this oc-
                        curs, reduce the  engine speed,  return to  252 FSH SPORT
                        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
                        Pressure” will be displayed. At the same time,                      1
                        the engine speed is automatically limited to
                        help prevent damage. If this occurs, reduce  1  Cooling water pilot outlet
                        the engine speed, return to shore or maneu-
                        ver to a safe location, and check the engine  255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H
                        oil level. (See  page 90 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
                        overheat, a warning will appear on the multi-  1  Cooling water pilot outlet
                        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
                        outlets on the  starboard  side of the  hull.



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                        255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H     at no-wake speed (8 km/h, 5 mph) to pre-
                                                              vent water from flooding the non-operat-
                                                              ing engine through the water intake. See
                                                              page 62 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
                            1                                 towed, refer to “Towing the boat” on page
                                                              151.
                        1  Cooling water pilot outlet

                        TIP:                                  House/Start Battery voltage warning
                                                              If “Check Battery” appears on the multi-func-
                        If the cooling water passages in the engines
                                                              tion display and the buzzer will sound, check
                        are dry, it will take about 20 seconds for wa-
                                                              the battery connections. If the battery connec-
                        ter to reach the pilot outlets after starting.
                                                              tions are clean and tight and the warning indi-
                                                              cation continues, have a Yamaha Boat Dealer
                        If water is not circulating, something may be
                                                              check the charging system.
                        clogging the intake  grates. Refer to “Jet
                        pump clean-out procedure” on page 143.
                                                              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.

                                                              Low fuel level warning
                                           1
                                                              If “Low Fuel Level” appears on the multi-
                                                              function display, refill the fuel tank as soon as
                        1  Intake grate
                                                              possible. (See page 88 for information on fill-
                                                              ing the fuel tank.)
                         NOTICE

                        If the  cause of overheating  cannot be
                        found and corrected, take special precau-
                        tions to avoid major engine damage while
                        you return to shore.
                        Single engine overheating — Shut off the
                        overheating engine and use the properly
                        running engine to return to shore. Operate


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                        Instrument operation

                        No-wake mode/cruise assist switch
                        This switch activates and sets the no-wake     SE      S      SW
                        mode, cruise assist, and reverse RPM con-
                        trol.



                                                                              MPH
                                                                            No Wake:
                                                      BLOWER
                                                                                 1
                                                              1  No-wake mode setting level
                                                         1
                                                              TIP:
                                                              The no-wake mode can be set to 3 engine
                        1  No-wake mode/cruise assist switch  speeds. To adjust the engine speed while the
                                                              no-wake mode is activated, push the  plus
                        To operate the no-wake mode and cruise as-  side  or minus side of  the no-wake
                        sist, see the following sections. To activate  mode/cruise assist switch.
                        the reverse RPM control, see “Reverse RPM
                        control” on page 63.                  To deactivate the no-wake mode:
                                                              Perform one of the following operations.
                        Operating the boat with a minimal      Push the minus side of  the  no-wake
                        wake (no-wake mode)                    mode/cruise assist switch until “No Wake
                        The no-wake mode is useful for operating the  Mode” disappears.
                        boat at a steady speed with a minimal wake.   Push the remote control levers forward to
                        This is especially convenient when traveling  open the throttle.
                        in harbors, channels, or other areas posted
                        with low speed limits as “no wake zones”.  Operating the boat at a steady speed
                        The no-wake mode can be  activated  only  (cruise assist)
                        when the engines are operating at idle speed.  The cruise assist feature is for steady engine
                        To activate the no-wake mode:         speed operation when the boat is traveling
                        (1) Put the remote control levers in the TDE  above no-wake speeds. The cruise assist is
                            position or forward position so that both  available for use whenever the engines are
                            engines are operating at idle speed.  running above 3000 rpm and  below  7000
                        (2) Push the plus side  of the no-wake  rpm.
                            mode/cruise assist switch.  Once “No  To activate the cruise assist:
                            Wake” and the no-wake mode setting  (1) Push the remote control levers forward
                            level is displayed  in  the multi-function  to open the throttle until the desired en-
                            meter, the no-wake mode is activated.  gine speed is reached and both engines
                                                                 are operating at the same engine speed.




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                        (2) Push the plus side or minus side of the  Operating the boat in reverse with
                            no-wake mode/cruise assist switch.  more thrust (reverse RPM control)
                            Once “CRUISE ASSIST” is displayed in  Engine speed in reverse is limited to approx-
                            the multi-function meter, the cruise as-  imately 4500 rpm. If more thrust is required
                            sist is activated.                when the boat is traveling in reverse, use the
                                                              reverse RPM control.  WARNING! Be  pre-
                                  SE      S      SW
                                                              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:
                                         MPH                  (1) Move the remote control levers  back-
                                    CRUISE ASSIST:               ward so that the throttle is opened in re-
                                                                 verse and both engines are operating at
                                              1                  the same engine speed.
                                                              (2) Increase the engine speed to 4500 rpm,
                        1  Cruise assist setting level
                                                                 and then push the plus side of the no-
                        TIP:                                     wake mode/cruise assist switch.
                         Once the cruise assist is activated, the set  TIP:
                          engine speed can be increased by pushing  Once the reverse RPM control is activated,
                          the plus side of the switch or decreased by  pushing the plus side of  the no-wake
                          pushing the minus side. However, the ad-  mode/cruise assist switch  will  increase the
                          justment is limited to a maximum of 8 incre-  available engine speed by approximately
                          ments above or below the initial cruise  500 rpm in 3  stages  up  to a maximum of
                          assist  setting. Each time the  switch is  6000 rpm, and pushing the minus side will
                          pushed, the engine speed will increase or  decrease the available engine speed. Howev-
                          decrease approximately 100–200 rpm.  er, the adjustment is limited to these 3 incre-
                         While the cruise assist is activated, the en-  ments.
                          gine speed can also be adjusted by operat-
                          ing the remote control levers.      To deactivate the reverse RPM control:
                                                              Operate the remote control  levers  to  de-
                        To deactivate the cruise assist:      crease the engine  speed to less than
                        Operate the remote control  levers  to de-  4500 rpm.
                        crease the engine speed to 3000 rpm or less.
                        Once “Cruise” disappears, the cruise assist is
                        deactivated.










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                        Instrument operation

                                                       Switches

                           1    2    3    4    5    6    7    8    9    10   11   12   13   14


                           NAV/ANC  CTSY  MAP  SPREADER  LIVEWELL  UNDERWATER  ACC 1  ACC 2  FORWARD  AFT  RAW WATER  FRESHWATER  BILGE  HORN
                                LIGHTS  LIGHTS  LIGHTS  LIGHTS  LIGHTS  LIVEWELL  LIVEWELL  WASHDOWN  WASHDOWN






                                                               BLOWER  15



                                                                   16


                                    Name                          Function                  Page
                          1  Navigation and anchor   Turns the anchor light and bow light on or off.  65
                             lights switch
                          2  Courtesy light switch  Turns the 2 courtesy lights and livewell light on or off.  65
                          3  Map light switch    Turns the map light on or off.              66
                          4  Spreader light switch  Turn the 2 spreader lights on or of.     66
                          5  Livewell light switch  Turns the 2 livewell lights on or off.   65
                          6  Underwater light switch  Turns the 2 underwater lights on or off.  66
                          7  Accessory switch 1  These switches can be used to operate a fish finder or   —
                          8  Accessory switch 2  other electronic device that is installed later as an acces-  —
                                                 sory. For more information, contact a Yamaha Boat Dealer.
                          9  Forward livewell switch  Turns the forward livewell pump on or off.  77
                         10  Aft livewell switch  Turns the aft livewell pump on or off.     77
                         11  Raw water wash down   Turns the raw water washdown system on or off.  82
                             switch
                         12  Fresh water wash down   Turns the fresh water washdown system on or off.  84
                             switch
                         13  Bilge pump switch   Turns the bilge pump on or off.             93
                         14  Horn switch         Activates the horn. The horn can be used to signal other   18
                                                 boats as required by the “Rules of the road”.
                         15  Blower switch       Turns the blower on or off to ventilate the engine compart-  103
                                                 ment.
                         16  No-wake mode/cruise   Activates and sets the cruise assist, no-wake mode, and   62
                             assist switch       reverse RPM control.






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                        Courtesy light switch
                        Push  this switch to  turn on the 2 courtesy                           1
                        lights on the sides of the console.











                                                              1  Aft livewell light
                          1
                                                              Navigation and anchor lights switch
                        1  Courtesy light                     This toggle switch controls the bow light and
                                                              anchor light. Push the upper side of  the
                                                              switch to turn on both the bow light and an-
                                                              chor light for night running (“NAV”). Push the
                                                              lower side of the switch to operate the anchor
                                                              light alone when anchored at night (“ANC”).
                                                              Put the switch in the middle position to turn
                                                              off all lights. (See page 80 for more informa-
                                                              tion.)

                                                         1                     1


                        1  Courtesy light
                        Livewell light switch
                        Push  this switch  to turn on  the forward
                        livewell light and the aft livewell light.

                                  1
                                                              1  Bow light










                        1  Forward livewell light


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                                                        1










                                                                          1

                        1  Anchor light                       1  Rear spreader light

                        Map light switch                      Underwater light switch
                        Push this switch to turn on the map light.  Push this switch to turn on the 2 underwater
                                                              lights.












                                              1
                                                                   1                       1
                        1  Map light
                                                              1  Underwater light
                        Spreader light switch
                        Push this switch to turn on the 2 spreader
                        lights.









                                                  1




                        1  Front spreader light



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                                Accessory outlet
                        There is a 12 V DC outlet located on the star-
                        board side of the steering wheel.
                         NOTICE

                        Do not use an automotive cigarette lighter
                        or other accessories that get hot because
                        the outlet can be damaged.












                                              1


                        1  12 V DC outlet


































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                        Equipment operation

                                       Seats
                                                                                          1
                             WARNING
                        Passengers must always sit in a designat-
                        ed  seating area, place feet on  the  deck,
                        and hold on to the  handgrips  when the
                        boat is in motion.

                        This  boat  is equipped with the following
                        seats.
                                  1             2             1  Leaning post


                                                                                     3
                                                                              2


                                                                  1



                        1  Front port seat
                        2  Front starboard seat
                                                              1  Jump seat (starboard)
                                                              2  Engine hood seat
                                                              3  Jump seat (port)






                                                    1



                        1  Front console seat













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                                                                 Equipment operation

                        Leaning post
                        The leaning post is a seat that is located in  1
                        the center of the boat.
                        There is a cooler box under the leaning post.
                        The footrest bar can be folded up.                      2

                                                    1





                                                              1  Backrest
                                                   2          2  Retaining strap
                                                   3
                                                4
                        1  Leaning post
                        2  Seat bolster
                        3  Footrest bar
                        4  Cooler box

                        The seat bolster at the  front of the  leaning
                        post  can be flipped up to  change  the seat
                        style for a raised seating position.
                        To flip up the seat bolster:
                        Lift up the seat bolster at the front of the lean-
                        ing post so that it is resting against the back-
                        rest.

                        Engine hood seat
                        The engine hood seat is located on the center
                        of the boat near the stern.
                        When opening the engine hood, remove the
                        engine hood seat and the backrest cushions,
                        and then fold the backrest.
                        To remove the seat, unsnap the retaining
                        strap.










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                                   Engine hood                    Storage compartments
                        The engine hood can be opened to access  This boat is equipped with the following con-
                        the engines.                          venient on-board storage compartments.
                        The engine hood latches are located under  Make sure  that the storage  compartments
                        the front of the engine hood.         are securely closed before getting underway.
                        To prevent excess water from spilling onto
                        the engines after a rainfall or washing down  Anchor storage compartment
                        the boat, wipe off the seat cushions before  The anchor storage compartment is located
                        opening the engine hood.              at the bow.
                        To open the engine hood:              To open the anchor storage compartment:
                        (1) Fold the backrest. (See page 69.)  (1) Pull the lock handle up.
                        (2) Pull the engine hood latch up and lift the  (2) Turn the lock handle clockwise, and then
                            engine hood.                         open the  anchor storage  compartment
                                                                 lid.
                              1
                                                                     2





                                                                                               1


                                                    2

                        1  Engine hood
                        2  Engine hood latch                  1  Lock handle
                                                              2  Anchor storage compartment lid
                        To close the engine hood:
                        (1) Push the front of the engine hood down
                            to securely lock it in place.                                 1
                        (2) Unfold the backrest.











                                                              1  Anchor storage compartment






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                        When storing the anchor, place some cush-
                        ioning material or the anchor line under the
                        anchor.
                        To close the anchor storage compartment:
                        (1) Close the anchor storage compartment                           1
                            lid.
                        (2) Turn the lock  handle counterclockwise
                            and make  sure that  the lid is  securely
                            closed.
                        (3) Push the lock handle down.
                                                              1  Bow storage compartment
                        Bow storage compartment
                        The bow storage compartment is located un-
                        der the front port seat.
                        To open a bow storage compartment:
                        (1) Pull the lock handle up.
                        (2) Turn the lock handle clockwise, and then
                            open the bow storage compartment lid.
                                                 1







                                                         2




                        1  Bow storage compartment lid
                        2  Lock handle



















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                        Equipment operation

                        To close the bow storage compartment:  To close the fish box:
                        (1) Close the bow storage compartment lid.  (1) Close the fish box lid.
                        (2) Turn the lock  handle counterclockwise  (2) Turn the  lock handle  counterclockwise
                            and make  sure that  the lid is  securely  and make  sure that  the lid is securely
                            closed.                              closed.
                        (3) Push the lock handle down.        (3) Push the lock handle down.

                        Insulated fish box                    Lockable storage compartment
                        The fish box is located under the front star-  The lockable storage compartment is located
                        board seat. It is insulated, and can be filled  on the bow side of the console.
                        with some  ice to help  keep  fish cold while  The  lockable storage compartment has  a
                        boating. The box is self-draining.    large compartment suitable for use as an on-
                        To open the fish box:                 board changing room and can also accom-
                        (1) Pull the lock handle up.          modate a portable toilet (not included).
                        (2) Turn the lock handle clockwise, and then  WARNING! Do not open the lockable stor-
                            open the fish box lid.            age compartment while the boat is mov-
                                                              ing. The lockable storage compartment lid
                                                              could block your vision of others. In addi-
                                                              tion, the lockable storage compartment lid
                                                    1         could close  unexpectedly due to the
                                                              movement of the boat and you could be
                                                              pinched. Carbon monoxide (CO) can
                                  2                           cause  brain damage or  death. Carbon
                                                              monoxide can be present in this compart-
                                                              ment. Signs of carbon monoxide poison-
                                                              ing include nausea, headache, dizziness,
                                                              drowsiness, and lack of consciousness.
                        1  Fish box lid
                        2  Lock handle                        Get fresh air if anyone shows signs of car-
                                                              bon monoxide poisoning.
                                                              To open the lockable storage compartment:
                                                              While pulling the lockable storage compart-
                                                              ment latch, lift the lockable storage compart-
                                                              ment lid.
                                                       1








                        1  Fish box




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                                                              (2) To turn off the light, push the light again.
                                                              To close the lockable storage compartment:
                                                              Push the lockable storage compartment lid
                                                    1         down to securely lock it in place.
                                                        2
                                                              To lock the lockable storage compartment:
                                                              (1) Close the lockable  storage compart-
                                                                 ment.
                                                              (2) Insert the lockable storage compartment
                                                                 key into the keyhole of the lockable stor-
                                                                 age compartment latch, and then turn
                                                                 the key 90° clockwise.
                        1  Lockable storage compartment lid
                        2  Lockable storage compartment latch


                                                                      1                 2



                                                      1




                                                              1  Lockable storage compartment key
                                                              2  Keyhole
                        1  Lockable storage compartment
                                                              TIP:
                        To  use the lockable  storage compartment  Store the lockable storage compartment key
                        light:                                so that it is not lost.
                        (1) To turn on the lockable storage compart-
                            ment light, push the light.       To unlock the lockable storage compartment:
                                                              Insert the lockable storage compartment key
                                                              into the keyhole of the lockable storage com-
                                                              partment  latch, and  then  turn the key 90°
                             1
                                                              counterclockwise.

                                                              Curtain/curtain rails
                                                              The curtain can be installed when the lock-
                                                              able storage compartment is open.
                                                              To install the curtain:
                                                              (1) Insert the curtain into the curtain rails.

                        1  Lockable storage compartment light



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                        Equipment operation

                                                              Enclosed storage compartment
                                         1
                                                              The enclosed storage compartment is a large
                                                              storage compartment that is located on the
                                                              starboard side of the boat.
                                                              To open the enclosed storage compartment:
                                                       2
                                                              Pull the enclosed storage compartment door
                                                              latch to open the door.


                                                                              1

                        1  Curtain rail
                        2  Curtain

                        (2) Snap the buttons on the curtain onto the
                            button bases on the lockable storage
                            compartment.
                                                                                  2
                                                              1  Enclosed storage compartment door
                                                              2  Enclosed storage compartment door latch

                                                    1
                                                                            1

                             1



                        1  Button base

                        To remove the curtain:
                        (1) Unsnap the buttons on the curtain from
                            the button bases.                 1  Enclosed storage compartment
                        (2) Remove the curtain from the curtain rails.
                                                              To close the enclosed storage compartment:
                                                              Close the enclosed storage compartment
                                                              door, and then push it to securely lock it in
                                                              place.










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                                                                 Equipment operation

                        Glove compartment
                        The glove compartment is located under the
                        steering wheel.
                        To open the glove compartment:
                        Pull the glove compartment latch to open the                    1
                        glove compartment lid.






                              1                               1  Storage pocket

                                                 2            Wet storage compartment
                                                              The wet storage compartment is located un-
                                                              der the swim platform.
                                                              To open the wet storage compartment:
                        1  Glove compartment lid              (1) Pull the lock handle up.
                        2  Glove compartment latch            (2) Turn the lock handle clockwise, and then
                                                                 open the rear platform hatch.



                                                                                     1

                                                                          2

                                                       1





                        1  Glove compartment                  1  Lock handle
                                                              2  Rear platform hatch
                        To close the glove compartment:
                        Close the glove compartment lid, and  then
                        push it to securely lock it in place.

                        Storage pocket
                        The storage  pocket is  located on the  star-
                        board side of the glove compartment.
                        255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H: The
                        storage pocket is equipped with the  main
                        switch and the engine shut-off switch.


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                                               1
                                                                                  1

                                                                                     2






                        1  Wet storage compartment            1  Bucket storage compartment lid
                                                              2  Lock handle
                        To close the wet storage compartment:
                        (1) Close the rear platform hatch.
                        (2) Turn the lock  handle counterclockwise
                            and make sure that the hatch is securely
                            closed.
                        (3) Push the lock handle down.
                        TIP:
                        The engines will not start if the rear platform                1
                        hatch is not securely closed.

                        Bucket storage compartment
                        The bucket storage compartment is located  1  Bucket storage compartment
                        in the center of the boat at the bow.
                        To open the bucket storage compartment:  To close the bucket storage compartment:
                        (1) Pull the lock handle up.          (1) Close the bucket storage compartment
                        (2) Turn the lock handle clockwise, and then  lid.
                            open the bucket storage compartment  (2) Turn the  lock handle  counterclockwise
                            lid.                                 and make  sure that  the lid is securely
                                                                 closed.
                                                              (3) Push the lock handle down.

                                                              Rod holders
                                                              This boat is equipped with rod holders on the
                                                              port and starboard sides of the console.










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                                    1




                                                                              1



                        1  Rod holder                         1  Rod holder

                                                              Livewell
                                                              The livewells for holding live bait and fish are
                                                              located on the bow port side and stern star-
                                                              board side of the boat.
                                         1                    To open the livewell:
                                                              Pull the latch to open the livewell lid.
                                                              Bow port side
                                                                                  1       2



                        1  Rod holder






                                     1        1
                                                              1  Livewell lid
                                                              2  Latch





                        1  Rod holder











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                                                              (2) Turn the shut-off valve to the open posi-
                                                   1             tion.








                                                                   1


                        1  Livewell

                        Stern starboard side                  1  Shut-off valve
                                1
                                                              (3) Push the livewell switch  to turn on  the
                                                                 livewell pump and supply water.
                                                              (4) When there is  sufficient water  in  the
                                                                 livewell, push the livewell switch to turn
                                                                 off the livewell pump.


                                                                        1      2
                                          2

                        1  Livewell lid
                                                                               AFT
                        2  Latch                                 ACC 2  FORWARD  LIVEWELL  RAW WATER  FRESHWATER
                                                                                     WASHDOWN
                                                                                            WASHDOWN
                                                                       LIVEWELL
                                                    1

                                                              1  Forward livewell switch
                                                              2  Aft livewell switch

                                                              TIP:
                                                              Push the courtesy light switch to turn on the
                                                              livewell light.
                                                              To drain water from the livewell, remove the
                        1  Livewell                           overflow drain tube.
                                                              To close the livewell:
                        To supply water to the livewell:
                                                              Close the livewell lid, and then push it to se-
                        (1) Install the overflow drain tube.
                                                              curely lock it in place.



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                        Battery compartment                   (2) Turn the  lock handle  counterclockwise
                                                                 and make  sure that  the lid is securely
                             WARNING
                                                                 closed.
                        Do not carry any flammable substances in  (3) Push the lock handle down.
                        the  compartment or any heavy or metal
                        items that can damage  the  battery or
                        cause a short circuit. Sparks or fire could
                        result.
                        The battery compartment is located on the
                        port side of the boat at the stern.
                        To open the battery compartment:
                        (1) Pull the lock handle up.
                        (2) Turn the lock handle clockwise, and then
                            open the battery compartment lid.


                                                         2
                                      1










                        1  Battery compartment lid
                        2  Lock handle



                                            1











                        1  Battery compartment

                        To close the battery compartment:
                        (1) Close the battery compartment.


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                        Equipment operation

                                   Anchor light                        Swim platform
                         NOTICE                                   WARNING

                        Do not attach a ski rope or other tow-rope  Stay away  from the  swim platform area
                        to the anchor light. Otherwise, the anchor  while the engine is running. Exhaust gases
                        light could be damaged.               coming from underneath it contain carbon
                                                              monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas which
                        The anchor light is located at the top of the T-
                                                              may cause brain damage or death when
                        top. It is also the “all-around” light for naviga-
                                                              inhaled. Symptoms include nausea, dizzi-
                        tion at  night or in low-visibility conditions.
                                                              ness, and drowsiness.
                        (See page 64 for information on the anchor
                        light on.)                            The swim platform area provides a place to
                                                              stand or sit while putting on skis or a wake-
                                                        1     board, and includes a ladder to make board-
                                                              ing from the water easier.








                                                                 1
                        1  Anchor light



                                                              1  Swim platform
                                                              Ladder
                                                              The ladder is stored under the swim platform.
                                                              To use the ladder:
                                                              (1) Lift the  end of the  ladder  to release it
                                                                 from the hooks on the boat.

















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                                                              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-
                                               1              tain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odor-
                                                              less gas which may cause brain damage
                                                              or death when inhaled. Symptoms include
                                                              nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness.
                        1  Ladder
                                                              NOTICE
                        (2) Pull the ladder out completely, and then
                            lower it.                         If the side table is installed at the swim
                                                              platform, remove the side table before op-
                                                              erating the boat. Otherwise, the side table
                                                              may fall into the water.
                                                              The side table can be installed at the swim
                                                              platform or between the front port seat and
                                                              front starboard seat to be used when stand-
                                                              ing on it as a casting deck.


                                                                   1
                        To stow the ladder:
                        (1) Raise the ladder until it is horizontal, and
                            then push it forward completely.
                        (2) Push the end of the ladder to fit it onto
                            the hooks on the boat.




                                                              1  Side table






                                       1

                        1  Hook



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                                                                   Raw water wash down
                                                       1
                                                                  WARNING
                                                              Do not use the wash down system when
                                                              the boat is moving. Otherwise, falling on
                                                              the deck or overboard may cause injury or
                                                              death.

                                                              NOTICE
                                                              Turn the shut-off valve to the closed posi-
                        1  Side table                         tion except when using it. To prevent wa-
                                                              ter from freezing in the wash down hoses
                        To install the side table, slide the end of the  when storing the boat in freezing temper-
                        table pole into  the table bracket until it is  atures, drain the water from the hoses. For
                        locked in place.                      more information, contact a Yamaha Boat
                                                              Dealer. Before using the wash down sys-
                                                              tem, make sure that the shut-off valve is in
                                                              the upright open position. If water leaks
                                                              from the hose fitting or coil hose, or if you
                                                              notice any other problem, turn the shut-off
                                                              valve to the closed position immediately.
                                                              The hose fitting for the coil hose is located on
                          3                                   the deck near the jump seat (starboard).
                                                  2
                                        1

                        1  Table bracket
                        2  Table pole
                        3  Table bracket knob                                   1

                        To remove the side table, pull the table brack-
                        et knob, and then pull the table pole upward.





                                                              1  Hose fitting
                                                              To use the wash down:
                                                              (1) Connect the coil hose to the hose fitting.







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                                              2                         1




                                                                 AFT   RAW WATER  FRESHWATER  BILGE  HORN
                                                                LIVEWELL  WASHDOWN  WASHDOWN
                              1




                        1  Coil hose                          1  Raw water wash down switch
                        2  Hose fitting
                                                              (6) Move the wash down handle lever to dis-
                        (2) Open the engine hood. (See page 70.)  charge water.
                        (3) Turn the  shut-off valve to  the upright
                            open position.                                             1



                                         1







                                                              1  Wash down handle lever

                                                              To stop using the wash down:
                        1  Shut-off valve                     (1) Move the wash down handle lever to
                                                                 stop the water.
                        (4) Turn the “HOUSE” switch to the ON po-
                            sition. (See page 34.)
                         NOTICE                                                        1

                        Do not activate the wash down switch
                        with the shut-off valve turned to the port or
                        starboard closed position.
                        (5) Push the  top of  the raw water  wash
                            down switch to activate it.

                                                              1  Wash down handle lever



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                        (2) Push the bottom of the raw water wash  Fresh water wash down
                            down switch to deactivate it.
                                                                  WARNING
                        (3) Turn the “HOUSE” switch to the OFF po-
                            sition. (See page 34.)             Do not drink water from the wash down
                        (4) Turn the shut-off valve to the closed po-  handle. Water in the fresh water tank is
                            sition until it stops.             non-potable.
                        (5) Close the engine hood. (See page 70.)   Do not use the wash down system when
                        (6) Push the collar on the hose fitting inward,  the boat is moving. Otherwise, falling on
                            and then disconnect the coil hose from  the deck or overboard may cause injury
                            the fitting.                       or death.
                                                              NOTICE

                                                               Turn the shut-off valve to the closed po-
                                                               sition except when using it. To prevent
                                                               water from freezing in  the  wash  down
                                                               hoses when storing the boat in freezing
                                                               temperatures, drain the water from the
                                                  1            hoses. For more information, contact a
                                                               Yamaha Boat Dealer. Before using the
                                                               wash down system, make sure that the
                        1  Hose fitting                        shut-off valve is in the upright open po-
                                                               sition. If water leaks from the hose fitting
                                                               or coil hose, or if you notice any other
                                                               problem, turn the shut-off valve  to the
                                                               closed position immediately.
                                                               Drain the storage tank to less than half
                                                               full if the boat is to be stored or used in
                                                               freezing  weather. Freezing water  can
                                                               damage the tank.
                                                              The hose fitting for the coil hose is located on
                                                              the deck near the jump seat (starboard).
















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                                                                                             1



                                           1






                        1  Hose fitting                       1  Overflow vent

                        To fill the fresh water tank:         (5) Disconnect the garden hose from the fill-
                        (1) Open the rear platform hatch. (See page  er fitting.
                            75.)                              (6) Install the filler fitting cap securely.
                        (2) Remove the filler fitting cap.    (7) Close the rear platform hatch.

                                                              To use the wash down:
                                                              (1) Connect the coil hose to the hose fitting.








                                                 1             1
                                                                                        2
                        1  Filler fitting cap

                        (3) Connect a standard garden hose to the
                            filler fitting.                   1  Coil hose
                        (4) The  tank is completely full when  water  2  Hose fitting
                            flows out from the overflow vent on the
                            starboard side of the boat.       (2) Turn the “HOUSE” switch to the ON po-
                                                                 sition. (See page 34.)
                          Fresh water tank capacity:
                                                              (3) Push the  top  of the fresh water  wash
                            37.9 L (10.0 US gal, 8.3 Imp.gal)
                                                                 down switch to activate it.









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                                                              (2) Push the bottom of the fresh water wash
                                         1                       down switch to deactivate it.
                                                              (3) Turn the “HOUSE” switch to the OFF po-
                                                                 sition. (See page 34.)
                                                              (4) Push the collar on the hose fitting inward,
                           AFT   RAW WATER  FRESHWATER  BILGE  HORN
                           LIVEWELL  WASHDOWN  WASHDOWN          and then disconnect the coil hose from
                                                                 the fitting.




                        1  Fresh water wash down switch

                        (4) Move the wash down handle lever to dis-
                            charge water.                                                1

                                                 1

                                                              1  Hose fitting









                        1  Wash down handle lever

                        To stop using the wash down:
                        (1) Move the wash down handle lever to
                            stop the water.


                                                  1











                        1  Wash down handle lever



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                                   USB charger                        Wireless charger
                        There is a USB charger on the deck. The USB  This boat is equipped with the wireless char-
                        charger can be used to charge external de-  gers.
                        vices.                                A smartphone that supports wireless charg-
                                                              ing will be charged when placed on the wire-
                                                              less charger.








                                          1


                        1  USB charger cap
                                                                               1
                                                              1  Wireless charger






































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                                Fuel requirement              252 FSH SPORT
                        Fuel
                                                                Recommended fuel:
                             WARNING                              Regular unleaded gasoline with a
                                                                  minimum octane rating of 86
                         Gasoline and  gasoline vapors are ex-
                                                                  (Pump octane number) = (R + M)/2
                          tremely flammable. To avoid  fires  and
                                                                  90 (Research octane number)
                          explosions and to reduce the risk of in-
                          jury when refueling, follow these in-
                          structions.                         255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H
                         Gasoline is poisonous and can cause in-  Your Yamaha engine has been designed to
                          jury or death. Handle gasoline with care.  use premium unleaded gasoline with a pump
                          Never siphon gasoline by mouth. If you  octane number [(R+M)/2] of 91 or higher, or a
                          should swallow some gasoline, inhale a  research octane number of 95 or higher. If
                          lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gaso-  knocking (or pinging) occurs, use a gasoline
                          line in your eyes, see your doctor imme-  of a different brand.
                          diately. If gasoline spills on  your skin,
                          wash with soap and water. If gasoline  Recommended fuel:
                          spills  on your clothing, change  your  Premium unleaded gasoline with a
                          clothes.                                minimum octane rating of 91
                                                                  (Pump octane number) = (R + M)/2
                         NOTICE                                   95 (Research octane number)
                         Do  not  use leaded gasoline. Leaded
                          gasoline can seriously damage the en-  Gasohol
                          gines.                              There are two types of gasohol: gasohol con-
                         Avoid getting water and contaminants in  taining ethanol and that containing methanol.
                          the  fuel  tank. Contaminated fuel can  Gasohol  containing ethanol can  be used  if
                          cause poor performance  and engine  ethanol content does not exceed 10% and
                          damage. Use only fresh  gasoline that  the fuel meets minimum octane ratings. E-85
                          has been stored in clean containers.  is a fuel blend containing 85% ethanol and
                         255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H:  therefore must not be used in this boat. All
                          Use only gasoline with a minimum pump  ethanol blends containing more than  10%
                          octane number of 91 or a minimum re-  ethanol can cause fuel system damage or en-
                          search octane  number of 95. Low-oc-  gine performance problems.
                          tane gasoline can seriously damage the  Yamaha does not recommend gasohol con-
                          engine.                             taining methanol because it can cause fuel
                                                              system damage  and engine performance
                                                              problems.
                                                              To fill the fuel tank:
                                                              (1) Before refueling, turn off  the  engines.
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                            the  vicinity of sparks,  open flames,  or  making them more likely to accumulate these
                            other sources of ignition.        harmful deposits.
                        (2) Refuel the boat in a well-ventilated area.  Engine Med RX, available from your Yamaha
                            If the boat is in the water, be sure it is se-  Boat Dealer, is formulated to remove existing
                            curely  moored  to the fueling dock. All  deposits and, when used continuously, pre-
                            passengers must be out of the boat dur-  vent new ones from forming, while also help-
                            ing refueling.                    ing to  keep fuel injectors  and other fuel
                        (3) Press the fuel tank filler cap button, and  system components clean for proper perfor-
                            then open the fuel tank filler cap.  mance 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:
                            420 L (110.9 US gal, 92.4 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,

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                             Engine oil requirement           develop the engine together with the oil it will
                        Engine oil                            use. Yamalube oils take full advantage of the
                                                              base oil’s qualities and blend in the ideal bal-
                         NOTICE
                                                              ance of additives to make sure the final oil
                        Use only 4-stroke engine oil. Usage of 2-  clears our performance standards. Thus,
                        stroke engine oil could result in severe en-  Yamalube mineral, semisynthetic and syn-
                        gine damage.                          thetic oils have their own distinct characters
                                                              and value. Yamaha’s experience gained over
                        Select an oil grade according to the average
                                                              many  years of  research and development
                        temperatures in the area where the boat will
                                                              into oil  since the 1960’s  helps  make
                        be used.
                                                              Yamalube the best choice for your Yamaha
                          Recommended engine oil:             engine.
                            YAMALUBE 4W
                          Recommended engine oil type:
                            SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40,
                            20W-50
                          Recommended engine oil grade:
                            API SG or higher


                                                              Checking the engine oil
                                                                  WARNING
                                                              Engine oil is extremely hot immediately af-
                                                              ter the engines are turned off. Coming in
                                                              contact with or getting any engine oil on
                                                              your clothes could result in burns.
                                                              NOTICE

                        TIP:                                  Make sure debris and water do not enter
                                                              the oil filler hole. Debris and water in the
                        When the engine is operated at high speeds,
                                                              engine oil can cause serious engine dam-
                        some engine oil may be consumed. Be sure
                                                              age.
                        to check the engine oil level.
                                                              To check the engine oil level:
                        Why Yamalube
                                                              (1) Place the boat in a precisely level posi-
                        YAMALUBE oil is a Genuine YAMAHA Part
                                                                 tion on land with the engine stopped. If
                        born of the engineers’ passion and belief that
                                                                 the engine was running, allow the engine
                        engine oil is an important liquid engine com-
                                                                 oil to settle by waiting 5 minutes or more
                        ponent. We form teams of specialists in the
                                                                 before checking the oil level.
                        fields of mechanical engineering, chemistry,
                                                              (2) Open the engine hood. (See page 70.)
                        electronics and track testing, and have them
                                                              (3) Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.
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                        252 FSH SPORT



                                                                                     1
                                                                                         2
                            1







                                                              1  Maximum level mark
                        1  Dipstick                           2  Minimum level mark
                        255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H
                                                              (5) If the engine oil  level  is  significantly
                                                                 above the maximum level mark, consult
                                                                 a Yamaha Boat Dealer. If the engine oil
                                                                 level is below the minimum level mark,
                                                                 add engine oil.
                                                              (6) Remove the engine oil filler cap.
                                                              252 FSH SPORT
                          1
                                                                  1


                        1  Dipstick

                        (4) Insert the dipstick back into the dipstick
                            tube  completely. Remove the  dipstick
                            again and check that the engine oil level
                            is between the minimum level mark and
                            maximum level mark.
                                                              1  Engine oil filler cap

















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                        255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H         Draining the bilge water
                                                              NOTICE
                                                 1
                                                               Do  not  run the engines at  full throttle
                                                               when bilge water remains in the engine
                                                               compartment. The bilge water can
                                                               splash into the engines, which can result
                                                               in severe damage.
                                                               Be sure all drain plugs are tightened be-
                                                               fore operating your boat. Otherwise,
                                                               water may flood the boat and cause it to
                        1  Engine oil filler cap               submerge.
                        (7) Slowly add engine oil.
                        (8) Wait approximately  5 minutes to allow  Draining the bilge water on land
                            the engine oil to settle, and then check  This model is equipped with the hull drain
                            the engine oil level again.       plug.
                        (9) Repeat steps 3–8 until the engine oil is at  Engine compartment
                            the proper level.
                        (10) Install the engine oil filler cap.
                        (11) Repeat the checking oil level procedure
                            for the other engine.
                        (12) Close the engine hood.
                                                                                         1






                                                              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















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                        O-ring on the  hull drain  plug,  and then se-
                        curely install the drain plug.                                1




                                                                 AFT   RAW WATER  FRESHWATER  BILGE  HORN
                                                                LIVEWELL  WASHDOWN  WASHDOWN





                                                 1            1  Bilge pump switch

                        1  Hull drain plug                    Even if the bilge pump switch is not turned
                                                              on, the bilge pump will detect when there is
                        Draining the bilge water on water     excessive water in the bilge and will automat-
                        This model is equipped with a self-draining  ically drain most of it through the bilge pump
                        deck and bilge pump to drain the bilge water  outlet. This function works automatically,
                        on water.                             even if the battery switches are turned to the
                                                              off position.
                        Self-draining deck
                        Most water that enters the deck area drains
                        automatically out the stern through the large
                        drain holes in the deck.
                        A one-way check valve in each drain pre-
                        vents water from traveling back to the deck
                        while the  boat is moored or moving  in  re-
                        verse.
                                                                                        1
                        Bilge pump
                        Your boat is equipped with a drainage sys-
                                                              1  Bilge pump outlet
                        tem that channels water that enters the boat
                        from the storage compartments to the bilge
                                                              TIP:
                        under the engine compartment.
                                                               The bilge pump indicator light comes on
                        When the bilge pump switch is turned on, the
                                                               while the bilge pump is operating.
                        bilge pump will operate.










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                           AFT   RAW WATER  FRESHWATER  BILGE  HORN
                           LIVEWELL  WASHDOWN  WASHDOWN





                         When the bilge pump operates automati-
                          cally,  the bilge pump  will  not stop until
                          most of the bilge water is drained.












































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                                 Engine break-in                      Engine break-in
                                (252 FSH SPORT)                     (255 FSH SPORT E /
                         NOTICE                                      255 FSH SPORT H)
                                                              NOTICE
                        Failure to perform the engine break-in
                        could result in reduced engine life or even  Failure to  perform the engine break-in
                        severe engine damage.                 could result in reduced engine life or even
                                                              severe engine damage.
                        The engine break-in period is essential to al-
                        low the various components of the engines to  The engine break-in period is essential to al-
                        wear and polish themselves to the correct  low the various components of the engine to
                        operating clearances. This ensures proper  wear and polish themselves to the correct
                        performance and promotes longer compo-  operating clearances. This ensures proper
                        nent life.                            performance and promotes  longer  compo-
                        (1) Check the engine oil level. (See page 90  nent life.
                            for information on checking  the  engine  (1) Check the engine oil level. (See page 90
                            oil level.)                          for information on checking the engine
                        (2) Launch the boat and start the engines.  oil level.)
                            (See page 107 for information on starting  (2) Launch the boat and start the engine.
                            the engines.)                        (See page 107 for information on starting
                        (3) For the first 5 minutes, operate with the  the engine.)
                            engines at trolling speed.        (3) For the first 5 minutes, operate with the
                        (4) For the next 30 minutes, operate with the  engines speed below 2000 r/min.
                            engines speed below 5000 r/min.   (4) For the next 90 minutes, operate with the
                        (5) For the next 1 hour, operate with the en-  engines speed below 5000 r/min.
                            gines speed below 6000 r/min.     After the engine break-in is complete,  the
                        After the engine break-in is complete, the  boat can be operated normally.
                        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 in-
                        spection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in this owner’s/operator’s man-
                        ual.
                        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.       98
                         Remote control levers  Check for proper throttle operation.      98
                                               Check for proper shift operation.
                         Joystick              Check for proper operation.                40
                         (255 FSH SPORT H)
                         Fire extinguisher     Check readiness of the extinguisher.       99
                         Hull                  Check hull for damage and cracks before launching.  —
                         Access port cap       Check for proper installation.             101
                         Jet intakes           Check that no debris is in the intake before launching.  101
                         Fuel system           Check fuel system for leaks.               101
                         Engine oil level      Check engine oil level; add as necessary.  90
                         Battery               Check battery condition, mounting, and connection.  102
                         Bilge water           Check the engine compartment for bilge water.  103
                         Drain plugs           Check the drain plugs for damage and foreign material   103
                                               and check that they are securely installed.
                         Engine compartment and   Open the engine hood and check to be sure no gasoline,   103
                         blowers               gasoline vapors, or loose electrical connections are
                                               present. Operate the blowers for at least 4 minutes.
                         Engine hood           Check that the hood latches are secure.    70
                         Lights and horn       Check lights to be sure they operate. Push the horn   104, 104
                                               switch to be sure it operates.
                         Engine shut-off cords (lan-  Check the engine shut-off cords (lanyards) for damage.  105
                         yards)
                         T-top                 Check that the T-top screws and nuts are secured.  —











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                                 ITEM                          CHECK                     PAGE
                         POST-LAUNCH CHECKS
                         Switches              Check operation of the main switches and engine shut-  105
                                               off switch.
                         Cooling water pilot outlets  Check that water comes out while the engines are run-  105
                                               ning.
                         Fuel level            Check fuel level; add as necessary.        106
                        The steering and shifting pre-operation checks will require two persons: one person to oper-
                        ate the controls and one person to observe the proper operation at the stern.



















































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                           Pre-operation check points
                        Pre-launch checks
                        Perform the pre-launch checks in the pre-op-
                        eration checklist while the boat is on land.

                        Steering system checks
                        Make sure the steering wheel is not loose.
                        There should not be any free play, either in-  1                   1
                        and-out or in rotation. Turn the steering wheel           2
                        fully to the right and left to make sure opera-
                        tion is smooth  and unrestricted throughout  1  Jet thrust nozzle
                        the whole range.                      2  Articulating keel (252 FSH SPORT /
                                                                255 FSH SPORT E)

                                                              Remote control lever checks
                                                                  WARNING
                                                              Do not touch the shift gates while the re-
                                                              mote control levers are being operated,
                                                              otherwise, you could be pinched.

                                                              Operate the remote control levers several
                                                              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         N
                        jet thrust nozzles should point to starboard  F  2  5  1    5    R
                        (right) when the wheel is turned to the right.  3               4
                        The jet thrust  nozzles should point to port
                        (left) when the wheel is turned to the left.  7     6     6         7
                        There should not be free play between the  8
                        steering wheel and the jet thrust nozzles.                            8
                        252 FSH SPORT / 255 FSH SPORT E: In ad-
                        dition, check that the direction of the articu-
                        lating keel changes according  to the
                        movement of the jet thrust nozzles.   1  Neutral position
                                                              2  TDE position
                                                              3  Forward position
                                                              4  Reverse position
                                                              5  Shift
                                                              6  Fully closed
                                                              7  Throttle
                                                              8  Fully open



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                        255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H: Start  Joystick checks (255 FSH SPORT H)
                        the engines before performing the following  Operate  the joystick lever several times  to
                        checks. NOTICE: Do not run the engines  make sure that operation is smooth through-
                        over 4000 r/min on land. Also, do not run  out the whole range. Also, make sure that the
                        the  engines for more than 15  seconds  joystick lever return automatically to their
                        without  supplying water, otherwise, the  original positions when released.
                        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
                        open position when the remote control levers
                        are moved farther forward.
                        Fully open position

                                      1                 1
                                                              1  Joystick lever
                                                              Fire extinguisher check
                                                              As an inboard boat less than 26 feet in length,
                                                              your boat must be fitted with one 5-B (B-1)
                                                              type fire extinguisher when navigating waters
                              2                    2          controlled by the U.S. Coast Guard. In addi-
                                                              tion, most state and local boating laws re-
                        1  Shift gate                         quire that the craft carry a USCG-approved
                        2  Jet thrust nozzle                  fire extinguisher whenever the boat is operat-
                                                              ed.
                        Check that the shift gates are in the fully  Make sure at least one fire extinguisher is
                        closed position when the remote control le-  aboard and full; two fire extinguishers are
                        vers are in the reverse position.     recommended. See the instructions supplied
                        Fully closed position                 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.

                                                              Storing the fire extinguisher
                             1                      1
                                                              One fire extinguisher is to be mounted in the
                                                              lockable storage compartment. The fire ex-
                        1  Shift gate


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                        tinguisher recommended for this location is a
                        chemical-type extinguisher with a capacity of
                        two pounds or more.








                                                                                        1

                                                              1  FIRE-PORT™


                        If you choose to have multiple fire extinguish-
                        ers, the another fire  extinguisher  is to  be
                        mounted under the jump seats. There is a lo-
                        cation label outside the  compartment.  This
                        fire extinguisher located  near the  engine
                        compartment should be a “clean agent” type
                        designed to displace oxygen, with an inert
                        gas, such as CO , or FE-36™, and have a ca-
                                     2
                        pacity of five pounds or more.
                                                              A FIRE-PORT™ is mounted below the engine
                                                              hood. Use this port to spray the contents of a
                                                              fire extinguisher into the engine compartment
                                                              if  a fire breaks out  in  the engine area.
                                                              WARNING! If there is a fire in the engine
                                                              compartment, opening the hatch will add
                                                              more oxygen to the fire, increasing the risk
                                                              of a larger fire or an explosion.
                                                              If you see smoke or otherwise suspect a fire,
                                                              you can look through the transparent flaps of
                                                              the FIRE-PORT™ to look for signs of flames.
                                                              If there is a fire, push the nozzle of the fire ex-
                        Operating the fire extinguisher
                        A  chemical-type fire extinguisher may not  tinguisher through the FIRE-PORT™ and fol-
                        help when sprayed into the engine compart-  low the manufacturer’s instructions to empty
                        ment through the FIRE-PORT™ because that  the contents of the fire extinguisher into the
                        type needs to be aimed directly at the base of  engine compartment.
                        the flames to be  effective. See below  for  A “clean agent” type fire extinguisher is rec-
                        FIRE-PORT™ information.               ommended; a chemical-type fire extinguisher
                                                              may not be adequate in this application.


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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
                            75 for information on the rear platform
                            hatch.)
                        (2) Make sure that the access port caps are
                            securely installed. If they are removed or           1
                            are  not locked, securely install  them.
                            (See page 143 for information on the ac-  1  Jet intake
                            cess port caps.)
                                                              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 143 for information on
                                                              the jet intakes.) WARNING! Rotating parts
                                                              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
                                                              keys, and then remove the engine shut-off
                        1  Access port cap                    cord (lanyard) from the  engine shut-off
                                                              switch.
                        (3) Close the rear platform hatch.
                                                              Fuel system checks
                        Jet intake checks                     Check the fuel filler hoses and joints in the en-
                        Carefully check the jet intakes under the boat  gine compartment for  damage, looseness,
                        for weeds, debris, or anything else that might  and signs of leaking. At least annually, or if a
                        restrict the intake of water. If the intakes are  problem  is suspected, check the  fuel tank
                        clogged, cavitation could occur, reducing jet  and fuel filler  hoses and clamps. Have a
                        thrust, and possibly  damaging jet pump  Yamaha Boat Dealer check the fuel tank and
                        parts.                                fuel filler  hoses and clamps.  WARNING! If
                                                              there are signs of leaking fuel, do not op-
                                                              erate the boat until the source of the fuel
                                                              leak is found and corrected. Gasoline and
                                                              its vapors are highly flammable and ex-
                                                              plosive.







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                        Engine oil level check                Battery check
                        Make sure that the engine oil level is between  Make sure that the battery terminals are not
                        the minimum level mark and maximum level  damaged and that the battery leads are con-
                        mark on the dipstick. (See page 90 for infor-  nected properly.  WARNING! The  battery
                        mation on checking the engine oil level.)  must always be fully charged and in good
                        252 FSH SPORT                         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
                                                              er.

                                                                          1



                        1  Dipstick
                        255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H

                                                               2
                                                                                2
                                                              1  Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead
                                                              2  Negative (–) battery terminal: Black lead
                          1




                        1  Dipstick





                                                1
                                                   2








                        1  Maximum level mark
                        2  Minimum level mark

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                        Bilge water check                     Blower switch check
                        Make sure that no bilge water has collected in
                                                                  WARNING
                        the engine compartment. If bilge water has
                        collected in the engine compartment drain it.  Gasoline vapors  can explode. Before
                        (See page 92 for information on draining the  starting the engines, check the engine
                        bilge water.)                         compartment for  gasoline, gasoline va-
                                                              pors, and loose electrical connections,
                        Drain plug check                      and then operate the blowers for at least
                        Loosen  the drain plug and remove  it,  and  4 minutes. Do not start the engines or op-
                        then make sure that the plug and the O-ring  erate 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
                                                              Make sure that the blowers operates properly
                        O-ring on the hull drain plug to remove any
                                                              when the blower switch is pushed.
                        foreign materials, such as dirt  or sand.
                        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-                          BLOWER  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 stops.



                                                              1  Blower switch







                                                                                        1
                                                 1             1
                        1  Hull drain plug




                                                              1  Blower




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                        Push the blower switch to operate the blower
                        and ventilate the engine compartment for at                          1
                        least 4 minutes.

                        Navigation and anchor lights checks
                             WARNING

                         Do not install lights that could be mis-
                          taken for navigation lights.
                         Do not install lights that could diminish
                          the visibility of  manufacturer installed
                                                              1  Anchor light
                          navigation lights or be confused with the
                          manufacturer installed navigation lights.
                                                              To check the operation using the navigation
                         Do not  install lights  that interfere  with
                                                              and anchor lights switch:
                          the operator’s ability to maintain proper
                                                              (1) Push the upper side of the navigation
                          lookout.
                                                                 and anchor lights switch and check that
                         Do not modify the manufacturer in-
                                                                 the bow light and anchor light come on.
                          stalled navigation lights.
                        Make sure that the bow light and anchor light  1
                        operate properly.

                                          1
                                                                NAV/ANC  CTSY  MAP   SPREADER  LIVEWELL
                                                                       LIGHTS  LIGHTS  LIGHTS  LIGHTS





                                                              1  Navigation and anchor lights switch
                                                              (2) Push the lower side of the navigation and
                                                                 anchor lights switch and check that only
                        1  Bow light
                                                                 the anchor light comes on.
                                                              (3) Put  the navigation  and anchor lights
                                                                 switch in the middle position and check
                                                                 that the bow light and anchor light are
                                                                 off.

                                                              Horn switch check
                                                              Push the horn switch and check that the horn
                                                              sounds.




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                                                              (1) Start the engines. (See page 107 for in-
                                                       1         formation on starting the engines.)
                                                              (2) Pull the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to
                                                                 remove the clip from the engine shut-off
                                                                 switch to make sure that the engines
                           AFT   RAW WATER  FRESHWATER  BILGE  HORN
                           LIVEWELL  WASHDOWN  WASHDOWN          stop immediately.
                                                              (3) Make  sure that  the engines cannot  be
                                                                 started with the clip removed from the
                                                                 engine shut-off switch.
                                                              252 FSH SPORT
                        1  Horn switch

                        Engine shut-off cords (lanyards)       1
                        check
                        Make sure that the engine shut-off cords (lan-
                        yards) are not damaged. If the cord is dam-
                        aged, replace it.  WARNING! Never try to
                        repair the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) or
                        tie it together.  The engine shut-off cord  2
                        (lanyard) may not pull free when the oper-
                        ator falls off, allowing the boat to continue  1  Engine shut-off switch
                        to run and cause an accident.         2  Clip
                                                              255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H




                                                                                         1


                                                                                         2



                        Post-launch checks
                        Perform the post-launch checks in the pre-  1  Engine shut-off switch
                        operation checklist while  the boat  is in the  2  Clip
                        water and the engines are running.
                                                              Cooling water pilot outlet check
                        Engine shut-off switch check          Check that water comes out from the pilot
                        Check the engine shut-off switch for proper  outlets while the engines are running in the
                        operation.                            water. If water is not circulating, something
                                                              may be clogging the intake grates. Refer to


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                        “Jet pump clean-out procedure” on page  NOTICE
                        143.
                        252 FSH SPORT                         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  59 for more
                                                              information.)


                                                              Fuel level check
                                                              Check the amount of fuel remaining in the
                        255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H
                                                              fuel tank using the fuel level bar graph on the
                                                              multi-function display.



                                                                               NW     N      NE
                                                                   FUEL
                                                                   50             FLOAT MODE
                                                               1    %
                                                                                          °F
                                                                                  Water Temp
                                                                      START
                                                                      11.8  V


                                                              1  Fuel level bar graph
                                                              Add fuel if necessary. (See page 88 for infor-
                                                              mation on filling the fuel tank.)







                        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.



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                                Driving your boat
                        Getting to know your boat
                        Operating your boat requires skills acquired
                        through practice over a period of time. Take
                        the time to learn the basic techniques well
                        before attempting more difficult maneuvers.
                        Boating with your new boat can be a very en-
                        joyable activity, providing you with hours of
                        pleasure. But it is essential to familiarize your-
                        self with the operation of the boat to achieve  Always attach the engine shut-off cord (lan-
                        the skill necessary to enjoy boating safely.  yard) to your PFD before operating.
                        Before operating this boat, read this own-  You  and all  other passengers must always
                        er’s/operator’s manual, the  Operation  In-  wear a USCG-approved PFD when riding in
                        struction card, and all labels on the boat. Pay  the boat.
                        particular attention to the safety information  Grip the steering wheel firmly and keep both
                        beginning on page 11. These  materials  feet on the deck when driving the boat.
                        should give you an understanding of the boat
                        and its operation. This boat is designed to  Starting the engine
                        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-
                              1161 kg (2560 lb)                miliar  with all controls. Consult a
                            Total weight of operator and passen-  Yamaha Boat Dealer about any control
                            gers:                              or function you do not fully understand.
                              998 kg (2200 lb)                 Failure to understand how the controls
                                                               work could cause  an accident or pre-
                                                               vent you from avoiding an accident.
                        Learning to operate your boat
                                                               Gasoline vapors can  explode.  Before
                        Before boating, always perform the pre-oper-
                                                               starting the engines, check the engine
                        ation checks  listed  on page  96. The short
                                                               compartment for gasoline, gasoline va-
                        time spent checking the boat will reward you
                                                               pors, and loose electrical connections,
                        with added safety and reliability.
                                                               and then operate the blowers for at least
                        Know and follow  U.S. Coast Guard, state,
                                                               4 minutes. Do not start the engines or
                        and local laws when operating your boat.
                                                               operate the blowers  if  you can  smell
                        Select a wide area to learn in, where visibility
                                                               gasoline vapors in the engine compart-
                        is good and other boat traffic is light. Keep
                                                               ment or if there are any loose electrical
                        the proper distance from other boats and ve-
                                                               connections. Contact a  Yamaha Boat
                        hicles.  Do not operate  where people are
                                                               Dealer if there is a problem you cannot
                        swimming.
                                                               locate or correct.
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                         Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
                          to your PFD before operating. Failure to
                          attach the cord could  result in a run-
                          away boat if the operator is ejected.
                         Do not apply throttle when anyone is at
                          the rear of the boat. Turn the engines off
                          or keep them at idle. Water and debris
                          exiting the jet thrust nozzle 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) Push  the blower switch to  operate  the
                            that is less than 90 cm (3 ft) deep from
                                                                 blowers and  ventilate  the engine com-
                            the bottom of the boat. You increase
                                                                 partment for at least 4 minutes.
                            your chance of hitting an underwater
                            obstacle. You could be injured. Peb-
                            bles or sand can also be sucked into
                            the  jet intakes,  damaging the impel-
                            lers.                                                             1
                                                                                           BLOWER






                                     90 cm (3 ft)             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
                         NOTICE                                  groove over the nut beneath the knob.

                        There is a hull drain plug at the bottom of  Be sure the cord is not wrapped around
                        the  stern. Check the O-ring on  the  hull  the steering wheel or tangled in the con-
                        drain plug and make sure that the plug is  trols.  WARNING! Check that the en-
                        tightened securely  before launching the  gine shut-off cord  (lanyard) is
                        boat. Otherwise, water may flood the boat  attached correctly. If the engine shut-
                        and cause it to submerge.                off cord (lanyard) is not attached cor-
                                                                 rectly, it may not pull  free  when the
                                                                 operator falls off, allowing the boat to


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                            continue to run and  cause  an acci-  (6) 252 FSH SPORT: Turn the main switch
                            dent.                                keys to the start position and release it
                        252 FSH SPORT                            when the engines start. If the engines do
                                                                 not start after 5 seconds of cranking, re-
                                                                 lease the keys. Wait at least 15 seconds
                                                                 before trying to start the engines again.


                         1
                                              3



                          2
                        1  Engine shut-off switch
                        2  Clip
                        3  Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
                        255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H     NOTICE

                                                               Never turn the main switch keys to the
                                          1                    start position while the engines are run-
                                              2                ning. The  starter mechanism  could be
                                                               damaged.
                                                               If the starter motors are engaged con-
                                                               tinuously for more than 5 seconds, the
                                                               start battery will become quickly dis-
                                                  3
                                                               charged and it will be impossible to start
                                                               the  engines. The starter motors may
                                                               also be damaged if they  are engaged
                        1  Engine shut-off switch
                                                               continuously for more than 5 seconds.
                        2  Clip
                        3  Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
                                                              (7) 255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H:
                                                                 Turn the main switch key to the on posi-
                        TIP:
                                                                 tion.
                        The engines will not start when the clip is re-
                        moved from the engine shut-off switch. The
                        starter motors will turn over without the cord
                        attached.
                        (5) Put the remote control levers in the neu-
                            tral position. The starter motors will not
                            operate unless the remote control levers
                            are in neutral.




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                                                              Stopping the engines
                                                                  WARNING

                                                              Once the engines has 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-
                                                              ating at  high engine speeds is not  recom-
                                                              mended. Let the engines cool off at idle or
                        (8) 255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H:  low speed for a few minutes first.
                            Push the “START/STOP” buttons and re-  To stop the engines (252 FSH SPORT):
                            lease them when the engines start. If the  (1) Return the remote control levers to the
                            engines do not start after 5 seconds of  neutral position.
                            cranking, release  the buttons. Wait at  (2) Turn the main switch keys to the off po-
                            least 15 seconds before trying to start  sition.
                            the engines again. NOTICE: If the start-
                            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
                            engines. The starter motors may also
                            be damaged if they are engaged con-
                            tinuously for more than 5 seconds.




                                                              TIP:
                                                              The engines can also be stopped by pulling
                                                              the engine shut-off cord (lanyard).
                                                              (3) Remove  the main switch keys and  the
                                                                 engine shut-off cord (lanyard) if the boat
                                                                 will be left unattended.
                                         1
                                                              To stop the engines (255 FSH SPORT E /
                        1  “START/STOP” button                255 FSH SPORT H):
                                                              (1) Return the remote control levers to the
                        On this boat, the engines are connected di-
                                                                 neutral position.
                        rectly to the drive units. Starting either engine
                                                              (2) Push the “START/STOP” buttons.
                        generates some  thrust immediately. Only
                        enough throttle should be applied to keep the
                        engine at a fast enough idle to stay running.


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                                                              The  following steps are basic  maneuvering
                                                              techniques which can be used in most cir-
                                                              cumstances:
                                                              (1) With the engines idling and the bow still
                                                                 moored to the dock, turn the steering
                                                                 wheel toward the dock. Moving the re-
                                                                 mote control levers into the TDE position
                                                                 or forward position will start to move the
                                                                 stern of the boat away from the dock.
                                         1                    (2) When the stern is out a few feet, release
                                                                 the bow mooring, and then turn the
                        1  “START/STOP” button
                        TIP:                                     steering wheel to the center position or
                        The engines can also be stopped by pulling  away from the dock. Move the remote
                        the engine shut-off cord (lanyard).      control levers  into the  reverse position
                        (3) Turn the main switch key to the off posi-  and move away from the dock.
                            tion.
                                                              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-
                                                               senger could lose balance and fall.

                        (4) Remove the main switch key and the en-  Steering control depends on the combination
                            gine shut-off cord (lanyard) if the boat will  of steering wheel position and the amount of
                            be left unattended.               throttle.
                                                              Water sucked in through the intake grates is
                        Leaving a dock                        pressurized by the impellers in the jet pumps.
                        Because boats steer from the stern, the stern  As the pressurized water is expelled from the
                        first moves in the direction opposite your de-  pumps through the jet thrust nozzles, it cre-
                        sired turn. It is especially important to under-  ates thrust to move and steer the boat. The
                        stand this characteristic when leaving a dock.  higher the engine speed, the more thrust is
                        If you move the remote control levers to the  produced.
                        forward position and simply turn the steering  The amount of jet thrust, in addition to the po-
                        wheel to steer the bow away from the dock,  sition of the steering wheel, determines how
                        as you  would when driving a car out of a  sharply you turn.
                        parking space, you will drive the stern of the  A. More throttle produces high thrust, so
                        boat into the dock.                      the boat will turn more sharply.


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                         A                                    C













                        B. Less throttle produces low thrust, so the  D. If the boat is moving and the remote con-
                            boat will turn more gradually.       trol levers are in the neutral position, or if
                                                                 there is no thrust because  the engines
                         B                                       are  stopped,  the boat will go straight
                                                                 even though the steering wheel is turned.
                                                                 You need throttle to steer.

                                                              D







                        C. Pulling the remote control levers back to
                            idle or the neutral position produces only
                            minimum  thrust. If  you are traveling  at
                            speeds above trolling, you will have rap-
                            idly decreasing ability to steer without
                            throttle. You may still have some turning  Turning left
                            ability immediately after  pulling the re-
                            mote  control levers back to  idle, but
                            when the engines slow down, the boat
                            will no longer respond to steering wheel
                            input until you apply throttle again or you
                            reach a trolling speed.
                            At trolling speed, the boat can be turned
                            gradually by steering wheel  position
                            alone using  just the  amount of thrust
                            available at engine idle.






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                        Turning right                         Stopping the boat
                                                                  WARNING

                                                               Allow adequate stopping distance.
                                                               Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
                                                               member, boats do not have brakes.
                                                               Operate defensively at safe speeds and
                                                               keep a safe distance away from people,
                                                               objects, and other boats to give you time
                                                               to stop.
                                                               Do not shut the engines off when slow-
                                                               ing down in case you need engine power
                        Boating with passengers                to steer away from a boat or other ob-
                                                               stacle that comes into your path.
                             WARNING
                                                               You will lose steering control if you com-
                        When  passengers  are on board, make   pletely pull  the  remote control levers
                        sure they are seated and holding onto the  back to idle. You need throttle to steer.
                        handgrips before you start to accelerate.   Do not use the reverse function to slow
                        An unprepared passenger could lose bal-  down or stop the boat from planing
                        ance and fall.                         speed as it could cause you to lose con-
                                                               trol, be ejected, or impact the steering
                        Your boat is designed for one operator and
                                                               wheel or other parts  of  the  boat. This
                        up to 11 passengers only. Never have more
                                                               could increase the risk of serious injury.
                        than 12 people in the boat. Passengers must
                        sit in one of the seats and hold onto the hand-  The  boat  is not equipped with a  separate
                        grips. Passengers should sit so the weight in  braking system. It is stopped by water resis-
                        the boat is balanced from side-to-side and  tance after the remote control levers  are
                        bow-to-stern as much as possible. If the pas-  moved back to idle. From full speed, the boat
                        senger seat in front of the helm is used, be  stops in approximately 131 m (428 ft) for the
                        sure  the operator’s view ahead is not ob-  252 FSH SPORT or 151 m (494 ft) for the 255
                        structed.                             FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H after the
                                                              remote control levers are moved back to idle.
                          Maximum load:
                                                              The stopping distance varies depending on
                            Total weight of cargo, operator, and
                                                              gross weight, water surface conditions, and
                            passengers:
                                                              wind direction. The stated straight-line stop-
                              1161 kg (2560 lb)
                                                              ping distance should be used for a reference.
                            Total weight of operator and passen-
                                                              The boat slows down as soon as the remote
                            gers:
                                                              control levers are returned to idle but will
                              998 kg (2200 lb)
                                                              coast for a distance before fully stopping. If
                                                              you are not sure you can stop in time before
                                                              hitting an obstacle, apply throttle and turn in
                                                              another direction.
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                        252 FSH SPORT                         (2) Pull out the ladder and climb up onto the
                                                                 swim platform. (See page 80 for informa-
                             131 m (428 ft)                      tion on ladder.)











                        255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H


                             151 m (494 ft)                   (3) Return the ladder to the stowed position,
                                                                 and then sit in one of the seats provided.

                                                              Boarding from a dock or landing jetty
                                                              (1) Board the boat from the side. One per-
                                                                 son should board at a time by stepping
                                                                 into the boat. Never jump in. Avoid step-
                                                                 ping  on slick gelcoat  surfaces on the
                                                                 boat’s gunwales, especially if wet.
                                                              (2) Sit in one of the seats provided and put
                        Boarding from the water                  both feet on the deck.
                             WARNING
                                                              Docking
                        To avoid  severe injury or death, do  not
                                                              (1) Make  sure no obstructions, boats, or
                        board from the rear, use swim platform, or
                                                                 swimmers are close to the boat. Come to
                        swim behind boat if the engines are run-
                                                                 a stop before you reach the dock.
                        ning.
                                                              (2) Notice how wind and water currents are
                         Severe internal injuries can occur if wa-
                                                                 affecting boat movement as you attach
                          ter is forced into body cavities as a re-
                                                                 your mooring lines and fenders.
                          sult of being near the jet thrust nozzles.
                                                              (3) Approach the dock at idle speed. Use re-
                         Exhaust gases coming from underneath
                                                                 verse as necessary during slow-speed
                          the swim platform contain carbon mon-
                                                                 maneuvering to help control speed and
                          oxide, a colorless, odorless gas which
                                                                 direction. Position the boat according to
                          may cause brain damage or death when
                                                                 wind and water conditions. WARNING!
                          inhaled. Symptoms include nausea, diz-
                                                                 Do not use your hand, arm, or other
                          ziness, and drowsiness.
                                                                 parts of your body to try to keep the
                        (1) Be sure the  engines are  off,  and then  boat from hitting the dock. You could
                            move to the stern of the boat.
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                            be injured if the boat pushes against  Beaching
                            the dock.                         NOTICE

                        Wind or current pushing boat away from    Small pebbles, sand, seaweed, and oth-
                        dock:                                  er debris can be sucked into the jet in-
                        Slowly approach the dock at about a 45° an-  takes and  impair or  damage the
                        gle. Secure the bow to the dock, and then  impellers. Always stop the engines be-
                        use engine  thrust  or a boat hook to  gently  fore beaching the boat. Be sure the boat
                        move the stern to the dock.            is in water 90 cm (3 ft) deep from the
                                                               bottom  of the boat  before starting the
                                                               engines again.
                                      Wind or current
                                                               Do not beach the boat on rocky beach-
                                                               es. The hull gelcoat and exposed pump
                                                               housings can be damaged.
                                                               Pay attention to shifts in tides. Beaching
                                                               at high tide may make it impossible to
                                                               re-launch the boat if the tide recedes.
                                                              (1) Make  sure no obstructions, boats, or
                                                                 swimmers are near the beach.
                        Wind or current pushing boat toward   (2) Approach the beach slowly and stop the
                        dock:                                    engines when the water is about 90 cm
                        Slowly maneuver to a shallow angle and al-
                                                                 (3 ft) deep from the bottom of the boat.
                        low the boat to move toward the dock.
                                                                 Remember: turning is  impossible with
                                                                 the engines stopped.
                                 Wind or current              (3) Get out of the boat and pull the bow up
                                                                 on the beach.
                                                              (4) When leaving the beach, push the boat
                                                                 out into water that is at least 90 cm (3 ft)
                                                                 deep from the bottom of the boat before
                                                                 starting the engines.

                                                              Anchoring
                                                                  WARNING
                        No wind or current:
                        Approach the dock at a shallow angle. Se-  Always anchor from the bow. Anchoring
                        cure the bow to the dock, and then use en-  from  the stern will  make the boat un-
                        gine thrust or a boat hook to gently move the  steady. A strong current can pull a stern-
                        stern to the dock.                    anchored boat underwater.

                                                              Select an anchor appropriate for your boat
                                                              and water conditions. A “Danforth” (or fluke)
                                                              type anchor is suitable for most applications;


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                        your  Yamaha Boat Dealer can help you  swells or wakes. Crossing a sharp wake gives
                        choose an anchor.                     more of a jolt than a broad swell.
                        (1) Make sure the anchor line is securely tied
                            to the anchor and to the bow eye or a
                            bow cleat.
                        (2) Move the  boat to  the spot where  you
                            want to lower the anchor, heading the        Sharp wakes
                            boat into the wind or current. Stop the
                            boat, and then lower the anchor until it
                            hits bottom.
                        (3) While keeping tension on the line, slowly
                            back up the boat until you have let out      Broad swell
                            line that is 4–6 times the depth of the wa-
                                                              To cross a wake or swell, change your speed
                            ter. For example, if you are anchoring in
                                                              and choose the angle at which you cross the
                            10 feet of water, let out 40–60 feet of line.
                                                              wake or swell. Usually, a slower speed and
                            Secure the line.
                                                              “quartering” the wake (crossing at an angle)
                        (4) Pull on the line to be sure the anchor is
                                                              will reduce the jolt.
                            holding.  Also, periodically check  your
                                                              Two other things you may notice. The first is
                            boat’s position against the shoreline to
                                                              that crossing a group of wakes or swells is
                            make sure it is not drifting and dragging
                                                              not as easy or smooth as crossing just one
                            the anchor. Reset if necessary.
                                                              wake. The second is that when you quarter
                        (5) To pull in (“weigh”) the anchor, start the
                                                              the wake or swell, the boat will try to steer
                            engines and move forward, keeping ten-
                                                              away from the wake or swell. When crossing
                            sion on the line as you pull it in. When the
                                                              at a 45° angle, you may not notice this, but at
                            anchor line is straight up and down, pull
                                                              a smaller angle, say 10°, it can be very strong.
                            hard to lift the anchor from the bottom
                                                              Be prepared to steer and balance as neces-
                            material.
                                                              sary.
                        (6) If the anchor is stuck on the bottom, try
                            this: Let out a few feet of anchor line and  Wake
                            secure the line to the boat, again. Slowly
                            maneuver the boat around the anchor
                            until the anchor pulls loose. Keep the line
                            taut during this procedure.
                        Crossing wakes and swells                 90˚
                        You will not always have flat, smooth water.
                        There will  be  swells and wakes from other         45˚      10˚
                        boats, etc.
                        The best way to cross wakes and swells is
                        with the least jolt to you and the boat. Small
                        swells are not as difficult to cross as larger



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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-  75 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 143 for access port cap re-
                        stray electrical voltage in the water, marine  moval and installation procedures.) If the
                        organisms, and saltwater corrosion can ad-  boat will be stored on the trailer nearby,
                        versely affect the life of many boat compo-  leave the caps out until you prepare to
                        nents.  NOTICE: Leaving the boat in the  launch the boat again. If the boat will be
                        water for extended periods will accelerate  transported on the trailer any distance,
                        the rate of normal deterioration of the ex-  temporarily reinstall the caps and close
                        posed drive components.                  the hatch until you get home. Open the
                        If you do decide to moor your boat, be sure to  hatch again when you arrive and remove
                        remove it from the water periodically to clean  the caps as before. Leave the caps loose
                        the hull and jet pump areas. The frequency of  until you plan to transport the boat on the
                        maintenance required will depend upon    trailer again. NOTICE: Leaving the ac-
                        whether the water is salt water or fresh water  cess port caps out when you are not
                        and other local water conditions. See  your  using or transporting the boat helps
                        dealer for additional preventative mainte-  keep them from becoming stuck in the
                        nance recommendations on mooring and/or  access ports.
                        saltwater use for your area.          (7) Remove the hull drain plug. (See page
                        (1) After putting the boat on the trailer, flush  92.)
                            the cooling  system  on each engine  to  (8) Rinse  the engine compartment with a
                            prevent the cooling  system from  clog-  small amount of fresh water. Be careful
                            ging up with salt, sand, or dirt. (See page  not to get water on the air filter area or
                            123 for the cooling system flushing pro-  electrical components. Allow any water
                            cedure.)                             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 posi-
                            tion. (See page 34 for more information.)

























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                                                                                   Trailering

                                Trailering the boat           Use safety chains between the towing vehicle
                                                              and the trailer so the trailer will not detach
                             WARNING
                                                              completely from the towing vehicle if it acci-
                        Avoid accident and injury from improper  dentally comes loose from the hitch ball.
                        trailering:                           Crisscross the chains under the trailer tongue
                         The  trailer must be matched  for  the  so the tongue will not hit the road surface if it
                          boat’s weight and hull.             falls loose. Rig the chains as tightly as possi-
                         The towing vehicle must have the ca-  ble while allowing just enough slack to permit
                          pacity of pulling the load. Pulling a load  tight turns.
                          that exceeds the towing capacity may  Be sure the tongue weight (vertical weight on
                          cause loss of control.              the hitch point) is correct. Generally, 5% to
                         Be sure the boat is secured to the trailer  10% of the combined weight of the boat and
                          and the trailer is properly hitched to the  trailer should be on the tongue. Too much or
                          towing vehicle before towing.       too little weight can cause difficult steering or
                         Read the manuals supplied with the  trailer swaying.
                          trailer by the manufacturer.
                                                              Trailering checklist
                        A trailer is provided as standard equipment
                                                               Check your state laws to be sure your trail-
                        with your boat. If you need to obtain another
                                                               er meets all regulations, such as proper li-
                        trailer, choose one that  is manufactured  to
                                                               censing, brake, axle load, and safety chain
                        carry a boat of the size and weight of your
                                                               requirements.
                        boat. Check the certification label on the left
                                                               Check the trailer for any loose fasteners or
                        forward side of the trailer. This label  is  re-
                                                               damaged parts.
                        quired to show the Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
                                                               Check the tires for proper inflation.
                        ing (GVWR), which is the load carrying
                                                               Check the wheel bearings and wheel lug
                        capacity of the trailer plus the trailer’s weight.
                                                               nuts before each trip.
                        Be sure that the total weight of your boat, any
                                                               Check the tail, brake, and turn signal lights
                        cargo, and the trailer weight itself does not
                                                               for proper operation.
                        exceed the GVWR.
                        Hitch
                        The trailer hitch ball must match the size of
                        the socket on the trailer hitch coupler. Hitch-
                        es are divided into classes that specify the
                        Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) and the maxi-
                        mum tongue weight. Always use a hitch rated
                        for the same or higher class. Use a bolted-on
                        or welded-on hitch; clamp-on bumper hitch-
                        es are not recommended. Be sure the trailer
                        hitch’s release handle is latched with the lock
                        pin installed before towing.



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                         Secure the bow of the boat to the trailer   While traveling, check the wheel hubs on
                          with the winch line and also with the chain.  the trailer whenever you park. If a hub feels
                          Secure the stern eyes to the trailer with tie-  abnormally hot, have the bearing inspected
                          downs.                               before continuing your trip. On longer trips,
                                                               it is a good idea to carry a set of spare
                                                     1         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.
                                                              If you are not familiar backing up with a trailer,
                                                              practice first in an open area away from ob-
                        1  Bow eye
                                                              stacles.










                         1                               1


                        1  Stern eye
                        TIP:                                  Keep the following points in mind when
                        During transport, use a boat cover to prevent  backing up
                        any items from blowing out of the boat, or   Back slowly. Make steering adjustments in
                        make sure to store any items inside the stor-  small steps.
                        age compartments and securely close the   Turn the towing vehicle’s wheels opposite
                        compartments.                          the direction you want the trailer to go.
                         Be sure the access port caps are properly   After the trailer begins moving,  turn  the
                          installed (see page 143 for more informa-  towing vehicle to follow it.
                          tion) and the rear platform hatch is closed   Have a second person stand by to help di-
                          securely.                            rect you with hand signals.
                         Be sure any cargo that must be carried in
                          the boat as well as the all hatches are se-  Launching
                          cured.                              As a courtesy to other boaters, prepare your
                                                              boat for launching before using the ramp.


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                        Each launch may have particular differences,  Loading
                        such as ramp angle, prevailing wind, waves,  (1) Disconnect the trailer  lights from the
                        and water currents. If possible, watch a cou-  towing vehicle.
                        ple of boaters launch their boats first to notice  (2) Back the trailer down the ramp as close
                        any problems. While every boater develops a  to 90° to the shoreline as you can. If pos-
                        preferred launch procedure, here is a recom-  sible, have a second person act as an
                        mended general procedure:                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,
                                                                 which can result in injury to the boat
                        (1) Perform the pre-operation checks     operator and bystanders.
                            shown on page 96 that can be performed  (4) Make sure the boat is centered on the
                            on land.                             support rails and is headed straight for
                        (2) Remove all trailering tie-down lines from  the bow stop (bumper board). Ease the
                            the boat and attach your docking lines  boat forward until the bow rests against
                            and fenders, if used.                the bow stop. NOTICE: The winch line
                        (3) Disconnect the trailer  lights  from the  is not designed to pull the boat onto
                            towing vehicle.                      the trailer.
                        (4) Back the trailer down the ramp as close  (5) Attach  and tighten the winch  line.
                            to 90° to the shoreline as you can. If pos-  NOTICE: The winch line should not be
                            sible, have a second person stand aside  the only line securing the bow during
                            as an observer. Stop when  the wheels  trailering. Use the chain along with the
                            are at least halfway submerged. Set the  winch to secure the boat to the trailer.
                            parking brake.
                        (5) Remove the bow line from the bow eye.                         1
                        (6) Back the trailer farther into the water until
                            just the  tops of the fenders show,  and
                            then reset the parking brake. Board the
                            boat and start it. If possible, remain on
                            the trailer until the engines are warm and
                            are responding to throttle.
                        (7) Back the boat out into the water, watch-
                            ing carefully for people, other boats, or
                            obstacles.                        1  Bow eye


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                        (6) Pull the trailer up the ramp out of the way   Remove all people and all cargo from the
                            of other boaters. Attach the bow and  boat. Drain any excess water from the bilge
                            stern tie-downs. Reconnect the trailer  using the bilge pump.
                            lights.                            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-
                                                               fully.


                         1                               1


                        1  Stern eye

                        (7) Perform the post-operation checks  on
                            page 117.

                        Lifting
                         NOTICE
                        Do not attach lifting cables to the bow eye,
                        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-
                          vent damage to the hull gelcoat.
                         Use spreader bars to avoid side stress to
                          the hull that may cause cracks in the gel-
                          coat and fiberglass.
                         Attach guidelines to the bow eye and stern
                          eyes to control movement of the boat dur-
                          ing lifting.





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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  residual water from the exhaust system
                            and  remove  it. Insert the garden  hose  by alternately pushing the remote control
                            adapter into the flush hose connector by  lever up to half throttle and back to idle
                            pushing and twisting it until it is securely  for 10 to 15 seconds.
                            connected.                        (7) Stop the engine. NOTICE: Never have
                                                                 the water on when the engine is not
                                                                 running. The water  could  flow back
                                                                 through the muffler into the crankcase
                                                                 causing severe engine damage. Do
                                                                 not run the engine for more than 15
                                                                 seconds  after the water supply  has
                                                                 been turned off to avoid engine over-
                                                                 heating.
                            1
                                              3               (8) Remove the garden hose adapter.
                                                              (9) Install and tighten the cap securely.
                                                              (10) Repeat  the flushing procedure for  the
                                2                                other engine.

                        1  Flush hose connector
                        2  Flush hose connector cap
                        3  Garden hose adapter



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                        Cleaning the boat                        area or electrical components. Do not
                                                                 use high-pressure water when rinsing
                             WARNING
                                                                 the engine or engine compartment as
                        Gasoline and its vapors are highly flamma-  severe engine damage could result.
                        ble and explosive. If there is fuel or a fu-  (4) Open the rear platform hatch. (See page
                        el/water  mixture   in  the   engine     75 for rear platform hatch opening and
                        compartment or the fuel tank  compart-   closing procedures.)
                        ment, wipe it up immediately with dry rags.  (5) Remove the access port caps to let any
                        Do not operate the boat until the source of  water drain  that has pooled  on them.
                        the fuel leak is found and corrected.    (See page 143 for access port cap re-
                                                                 moval and installation procedures.) If the
                        TIP:
                                       ®
                        Quality Yamaclean , Yamashield™, and oth-  boat will be stored on the trailer nearby,
                                                                 leave the caps out until you prepare to
                        er Yamalube care products are available from
                                                                 launch the boat again. If the boat will be
                        your Yamaha Boat Dealer.
                                                                 transported on the trailer any distance,
                        (1) Remove the hull drain plug. (See page 92
                                                                 temporarily reinstall the caps and close
                            for hull drain plug removal and installa-
                                                                 the hatch until you get home. Open the
                            tion procedures.)
                                                                 hatch again when you arrive and remove
                                                                 the caps as before. Leave the caps loose
                                                                 until you plan to transport the boat on the
                                                                 trailer again. NOTICE: Leaving the ac-
                                                                 cess port caps out when you are not
                                                                 using or transporting the boat helps
                                                                 keep them from becoming stuck in the
                                                                 access ports. (See page 143 for more
                                                                 information.)
                                                 1            (6) Securely install  the hull drain plug by
                                                                 tightening it until it stops. NOTICE: Be-
                        1  Hull drain plug                       fore installing the hull drain plug, clean
                                                                 the drain plug thread and O-ring to re-
                        (2) Clean the  hull, boat  interior, and  drive
                                                                 move any foreign materials, such as
                            units with Yamaclean Pro-Wash Spray,
                                                                 dirt or sand. Otherwise, the hull drain
                            or a mild natural soap, and water. Rinse
                                                                 plug could be damaged, allowing wa-
                            with fresh water.  NOTICE: Incorrect
                                                                 ter to enter the hull. Check the O-ring
                            cleaning can damage vinyl. See “Basic
                                                                 on the hull drain plug and make sure
                            stain guide” on page 126.
                                                                 that the hull drain plug is tightened se-
                        (3) Clean the engine and bilge areas with
                                                                 curely before launching the boat. Oth-
                            Yamaclean Pro-Wash Spray or an equiv-
                                                                 erwise, water may flood the boat and
                            alent and rinse with fresh water. Drain all
                                                                 cause it to submerge.
                            water and wipe up any remaining mois-
                                                              (7) Spray the  exterior of the engine with
                            ture with clean,  dry  rags.  NOTICE: Be
                                                                 Yamalube Silicone Protectant and Lubri-
                            careful not to get water on the air filter
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                            cant, or an equivalent. For areas requir-
                            ing heavy protection, use Yamashield™.
                        (8) Wax the hull  with Yamaclean  Spray
                               ®
                            Wax  or other non-abrasive wax de-
                            signed  for marine gelcoat.  WARNING!
                            Slippery surfaces can cause falls and
                            injury. Be careful not  to  apply too
                            much wax on deck and gunwale step-
                            ping surfaces.  This will  make them
                            slippery.
                        (9) Wipe  all vinyl and  rubber components,
                            such as the seats and engine compart-
                            ment seals, with Yamaclean Vinyl Dress-
                            ing™ or other quality vinyl protectant.
                            NOTICE: Some well-known “protec-
                            tant” products on the market can ac-
                            tually damage vinyl over time. Consult
                            a Yamaha Boat Dealer if you want to
                            use a product other than Yamaclean
                            Vinyl Protectant.


































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                        Basic stain guide
                        Here are basic steps to remove common stains from boat upholstery. Consult a Yamaha Boat
                        Dealer or upholstery-cleaning professional for difficult stains.

                         TYPE OF STAIN                 STEPS
                                                       (rinse with clean, warm water and then dry after application)
                                                             1             2             3
                         General care/Dirt                   A             B             —
                         Chewing gum                         E             A             —
                         Coffee/Tea/Chocolate                B             —             —
                         Grease                              E             B             —
                         Ink*                                C             F             D
                         Ketchup                             A             B             —
                         Lipstick                            C             B             A
                         Mustard                             A             B             C
                         Mildew/Wet leaves*                  C             B             A
                         Motor oil                           B             —             —
                         Permanent marker*                   C             F             D
                         Suntan lotion*                      A             B             —
                         Tar/Asphalt                         E             B             —
                        * May cause permanent staining.
                               A       Medium-soft brush with warm, soapy water
                               B       Yamaclean All Purpose Cleaner or equivalent
                               C       Isopropyl alcohol (91% is best)
                                       Mixture of 1 tablespoon (15 ml) ammonia, 1/4 cup (60 ml) hydrogen peroxide, and
                               D
                                       3/4 cup (177 ml) water
                               E       Wipe or scrape off excess (chill gum with ice first)
                               F       Name brand ink remover



















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                        Battery care                             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  To charge the battery:
                        cool, dark place.                     (1) Remove the caps from the cells. Add dis-
                        The battery is located in the battery compart-  tilled  water if necessary  to top up  the
                        ment.                                    electrolyte to the proper level.
                        To remove the battery:                (2) Follow  the battery manufacturer’s  in-
                        (1) Turn the battery switch to the OFF posi-  structions for charging.  WARNING!
                            tion. (See page 34.)                 When charging a battery, keep it well
                        (2) Disconnect the ground lead (black) and  away from sparks and open flames, as
                            the negative (–) battery lead (black).  it gives off explosive gases. When us-
                        (3) Disconnect the positive (+) battery lead  ing a battery charger, connect the bat-
                            (red).                               tery to the charger before you turn on
                        (4) Unfasten the battery strap, and then re-  the charger. This will prevent sparking
                            move the battery from the boat.      at the terminals that could ignite bat-
                                                                 tery gases.
                                                              To install the battery:
                                    1                         (1) Place the battery in  the battery holder,
                                                                 and then fasten the battery using the bat-
                                                                 tery strap.
                                                              (2) Connect the positive (+) battery lead (red)
                                                                 to the positive (+) battery terminal.
                                                                 NOTICE: Reversal of the battery leads
                         2                                       will damage the electrical parts.
                                 3                 3
                                           4                  (3) Connect the negative (–)  battery lead
                                                                 (black) and the ground lead (black) to the
                        1  Positive (+) battery lead (red)
                        2  Negative (–) battery lead (black)     negative (–) battery terminal.
                        3  Battery strap                      (4) Make sure that the battery is securely
                        4  Ground lead (black)                   held in place.
                        To store the battery:
                        (1) Clean the battery casing and terminals
                            using a mixture of baking soda and water
                            (one tablespoon of baking soda to one
                            cup of water).
                        (2) Apply dielectric grease or petroleum jelly
                            to the battery terminals  and to all  ex-
                            posed connectors.
                        (3) If the battery will be stored for a longer
                            period, check its state of charge (use a
                            hydrometer or a voltmeter and load tes-



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                               Long-term storage
                                                                Recommended water-resistant grease:
                        Storing your boat  for prolonged periods of
                                                                  YAMALUBE  MARINE GREASE or
                        time, such as winter storage in freezing tem-
                                                                  Yamalube Grease A
                        perature, requires preventative maintenance
                        to ensure against deterioration. It is advisable   Throttle cables (252 FSH SPORT)
                        to have the boat serviced by an authorized  Grease the throttle-cable inner wires at the
                        Yamaha Boat Dealer before storage. Howev-  pulley wheel of each APS.
                        er, the  following  procedures can be  per-
                        formed by the owner with a minimum of tools.

                        Fuel system
                        Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel, adding one
                        ounce of Fuel Med RX, available from your
                        Yamaha Boat Dealer, to each gallon of fuel or
                        use an equivalent according to the manufac-
                        turer’s instructions. (See page 88 for informa-
                        tion on filling the fuel tank.) Do not “top off”
                        the tank, because fuel could spill. A full fuel
                        tank is  less likely  to allow  condensation to
                                                               Steering cable ball joints and inner wires
                        collect in  the tank, reducing the chance of
                                                              Grease the steering cable and shift cable ball
                        contaminated fuel. Running the engines with
                                                              joints at the jet thrust nozzles.  Extend  the
                        treated fuel during  cooling system flushing
                                                              steering cable and shift cable inner wires and
                        will also help protect the fuel system.
                                                              apply a thin coat of grease to them.
                        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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                         Pivot points                        252 FSH SPORT
                        Grease all pivot points  of the  steering and
                        shift mechanisms at the pump ends.            1












                                                              1  Bearing housing grease nipple
                                                              255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H

                         Bearing housings                            1
                        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.
                        The  first service should be  done after 10
                        hours or 1 month by a Yamaha Boat Dealer.
                        Fill the bearing housings with water-resistant
                        grease through the grease nipples.
                          Grease capacity:                    1  Bearing housing grease nipple
                            33.0–35.0 cc (1.11–1.18 oz)
                        After  first service:  Every  100 hours or 6
                        months (you may do this yourself).
                          Grease capacity:
                            6.0–8.0 cc (0.20–0.27 oz)


















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                        Maintenance

                                   Maintenance                Removing and installing the engine
                                                              covers
                             WARNING
                                                              The engine cover of each engine is remov-
                        Be sure to turn off the engines when you  able.
                        perform maintenance  unless otherwise  To remove the engine cover:
                        specified. If you are not familiar with ma-  (1) Open the engine hood. (See page 70.)
                        chine servicing, this work should be done  (2) Remove the engine cover screws.
                        by a Yamaha Boat Dealer or other quali-  252 FSH SPORT
                        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.  255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H

                        Owner’s/operator’s manual
                        It is advisable to always carry the own-
                        er’s/operator’s manual with  you whenever
                        you use the boat.                                                  1
                        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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                        252 FSH SPORT                         255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H




                           1









                        1  Engine cover
                                                              (2) Install the engine cover screws.
                        255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H
                                                              (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.
                        252 FSH SPORT




















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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
                         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          √            √
                         Neutral switches   Check operation              √            √
                         (252 FSH SPORT)
                         Hatch interlock
                         switches (wet stor-  Check operation            √            √
                         age compartment)
                         Blowers           Check operation               √            √
                         Horn              Check operation               √            √
                         Navigation lights  Check lighting               √            √
                                           Check for water discharge, clean fil-
                         Electric bilge pump  ter, check hoses for damage, and        √
                                           check tightening of clamps
                                           Check operation of livewell, jet
                         Other electrical com-                           √            √
                         ponents           wash, stereo, and other compo-
                                           nents
                         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                 hours   hours   hours
                                                                        10
                                                                       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,   √     √
                         (255 FSH SPORT H)  and check parts for wear and dam-
                                           age
                                           Check operation from steering mas-
                         Steering system   ter ASSY to jet thrust nozzles, and   √    √
                         (255 FSH SPORT H)  check for free play
                                           Check jet pumps for corrosion
                         Steering system   Check connections of connectors,
                         (electrical system)   and check for looseness   √            √
                         (255 FSH SPORT H)
                         Steering cables   Check connections and exterior,
                         (252 FSH SPORT /   and lubricate                             √
                         255 FSH SPORT E)
                         Articulating keel   Check operation, and check link rod
                         (252 FSH SPORT /   for bends and damage                      √
                         255 FSH SPORT E)
                                           Check exterior and operation,
                         Remote control le-                              √            √
                         vers              check shift operation, and check for
                                           looseness
                         Throttle cables   Check connections and exterior,            √
                         (252 FSH SPORT)   and lubricate
                                           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
                                           Check installation, and check for
                         T-top                                           √            √
                                           damage
                         Hatches, hinges, and   Check installation       √            √
                         packing seals
                         Ladder            Check installation            √            √
                         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

                                        ITEM                              Specification
                         Boat capacity
                         Maximum people on board             12 person
                         Maximum load capacity               1161 kg (2560 lb)
                         Dimensions and weight
                         Length                              7.47 m (294 in)
                         Beam                                2.58 m (102 in)
                         Height                              2.84 m (112 in)
                         Draft                               0.56 m (22.0 in)
                                                             252 FSH SPORT
                         Dry weight
                                                             1984 kg (4374 lb)
                                                             255 FSH SPORT E
                                                             2014 kg (4440 lb)
                                                             255 FSH SPORT H
                                                             2060 kg (4542 lb)
                         Performance
                                                             252 FSH SPORT
                         Maximum fuel consumption (for each engine)
                                                             59.6 L/h (15.75 US gal/h, 13.11 Imp.gal/h)
                                                             255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H
                                                             80.7 L/h (21.3 US gal/h, 17.8 Imp.gal/h)
                                                             252 FSH SPORT
                         Cruising range at full throttle
                                                             3.52 hour
                                                             255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H
                                                             2.60 hour
                                                             252 FSH SPORT
                         Trolling speed
                                                             1500 ±100 r/min
                                                             255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H
                                                             1250 ±100 r/min






















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                        Specifications


                                        ITEM                              Specification
                         Engine
                         Number of engines                   2
                         Engine type                         Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
                         Number of cylinders                 4
                                                             252 FSH SPORT
                         Engine displacement
                                                             1898 cm³
                                                             255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H
                                                             1812 cm³
                                                             252 FSH SPORT
                         Bore × stroke
                                                             88.0 × 78.0 mm (3.46 × 3.07 in)
                                                             255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H
                                                             86.0 × 78.0 mm (3.39 × 3.07 in)
                                                             252 FSH SPORT
                         Compression ratio
                                                             11.2 : 1
                                                             255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H
                                                             8.5 : 1
                         Valve clearance-intake (cold)       0.14–0.23 mm (0.0055–0.0091 in)
                                                             252 FSH SPORT
                         Valve clearance-exhaust (cold)
                                                             0.28–0.37 mm (0.0110–0.0146 in)
                                                             255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H
                                                             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.
                                                             252 FSH SPORT
                         Spark plug (NGK)
                                                             LFR6A
                                                             255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H
                                                             LFR7A
                         Spark plug gap                      0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
                         Battery capacity                    12 V, 85 Ah
                         Charging system                     Flywheel magneto


















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                                        ITEM                              Specification
                         Drive unit
                         Propulsion system                   Jet pump
                         Jet pump type                       Axial flow, single stage
                         Impeller rotation                   Counterclockwise
                                                             252 FSH SPORT
                         Pitch angle
                                                             16.1°
                                                             255 FSH SPORT E
                                                             15.1°
                                                             255 FSH SPORT H
                                                             P: 15.1°
                                                             S: 14.6°
                         Transmission                        Direct drive from engine
                         Jet thrust nozzle angle             23.0+23.0°












































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                        Specifications


                                        ITEM                              Specification
                         Fuel and oil
                                                             252 FSH SPORT
                         Recommended fuel
                                                             Regular unleaded gasoline
                                                             255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H
                                                             Premium unleaded gasoline
                                                             252 FSH SPORT
                         Minimum octane rating (PON)
                                                             86
                                                             255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H
                                                             91
                                                             252 FSH SPORT
                         Minimum octane rating (RON)
                                                             90
                                                             255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H
                                                             95
                         Fuel tank total capacity            420 L (110.9 US gal, 92.4 Imp.gal)
                                                             YAMALUBE 4W or 4-stroke motor oil

                         Recommended engine oil


                         Recommended engine oil type SAE     SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50
                         Recommended engine oil grade API    API SG or higher
                                                             252 FSH SPORT
                         Engine oil total quantity
                                                             4.3 L (4.55 US qt, 3.48 Imp.qt)
                                                             255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H
                                                             5.3 L (5.60 US qt, 4.66 Imp.qt)
                                                             252 FSH SPORT
                         Engine oil quantity without oil filter replacement
                                                             2.5 L (2.64 US qt, 2.20 Imp.qt)
                                                             255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H
                                                             3.5 L (3.70 US qt, 3.08 Imp.qt)
                                                             252 FSH SPORT
                         Engine oil quantity without oil filter replacement
                                                             2.6 L (2.75 US qt, 2.29 Imp.qt)
                                                             255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H
                                                             3.7 L (3.91 US qt, 3.26 Imp.qt)


















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                                                                            Specifications


                                        ITEM                              Specification
                         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 (252 FSH SPORT)        30 A
                         BCU fuse (255 FSH SPORT E /         50 A
                         255 FSH SPORT H)
                         Accessory fuse                      20 A
                         Bilge pump fuse                     4 A
                         Power point fuse                    20 A
                         Lockable storage compartment light fuse  3 A
                         VHF radio fuse                      10 A
                         Wireless charger fuse               3 A
                         Joystick fuse (255 FSH SPORT H)     3 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
                         tor does not   switch     place            switch                   34
                         turn over   (255 FSH SPORT E /
                                     255 FSH SPORT H)
                                     Fuse          Burned out       Replace fuse and check wiring  148
                                     Battery       Run down         Recharge                127
                                                   Poor terminal con-  Tighten as required  127
                                                   nections
                                                   Battery switch off  Turn on switch        34
                                     Rear platform   Not latched    Latch securely           75
                                     hatch
                                     Starter compo-  Faulty         Have serviced by Yamaha   —
                                     nent                           Boat Dealer
                                     Remote control   Not in neutral posi-  Move remote control lever to   37
                                     lever         tion             neutral position
























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                          TROUBLE            POSSIBLE CAUSE                 REMEDY          PAGE
                         Starter mo-  Engine shut-off   Clip on cord is not in   Install clip in engine shut-off
                         tor turns   switch        place            switch                   34
                         over/engine   (252 FSH SPORT)
                         does not    Fuel          Empty            Refill as soon as possible  88
                         start
                                                   Stale or contaminat-  Have serviced by Yamaha   —
                                                   ed               Boat Dealer
                                     Fuel tank     Water or dust col-  Have serviced by Yamaha   —
                                                   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           143
                         displayed   warning*      Cooling system   Clean
                                                   clogged                                  105
                                     Oil pressure   Oil pressure dropped  Have serviced by Yamaha   —
                                     warning*                       Boat Dealer
                                     Fuel          Empty            Refill as soon as possible  88
                                     Checking engine   Faulty sensors  Have serviced by Yamaha   —
                                     warning                        Boat Dealer
                         Engine runs   Fuel        Empty            Refill as soon as possible   88
                         irregularly or            Stale or contaminat-  Have serviced by Yamaha
                         stalls                    ed               Boat Dealer              —
                                                   Incorrect octane   Use correct fuel       88
                                                   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








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                          TROUBLE            POSSIBLE CAUSE                 REMEDY          PAGE
                         Boat speed   Cavitation   Jet intake  clogged  Clean               143
                         too slow or   Engine overheat*  Jet intake clogged   Clean         143
                         loses power
                                                   Cooling system   Clean                   105
                                                   clogged
                                     Fuel filter   Clogged          Have serviced by Yamaha   —
                                                                    Boat Dealer
                                     Spark plug    Fouled or defective   Have serviced by Yamaha   —
                                                                    Boat Dealer
                                                   Incorrect heat range   Have serviced by Yamaha   —
                                                                    Boat Dealer
                                                   Gap incorrect    Have serviced by Yamaha   —
                                                                    Boat Dealer
                                     Fuel          Stale or contaminat-  Have serviced by Yamaha   —
                                                   ed               Boat Dealer
                        *Engine speed will be limited to 3500 rpm.
                        **255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H







































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                             Emergency procedures
                        Jet pump clean-out procedure
                             WARNING
                                                                               1
                        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                2
                          shut-off switch, and wait for all move-
                          ment to stop  before removing the  ac-
                          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 caps with the re-
                        crease. If this condition is allowed to contin-  taining cords.
                        ue, jet pump damage can occur and the   Set the caps where they cannot be acci-
                        engines may overheat and seize. If there is  dentally knocked overboard.
                        any sign that a  jet intake or impeller is
                        clogged  with  weeds or debris, follow this     2
                        clean-out procedure.
                        (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
                            75.)
                        (3) Check that each retaining cord is secure-
                            ly attached to the access port cap and
                            strap eye.                        1  “SET” mark
                                                              2  Slot A









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                                                                          2
                              1
                                                                      1
                                                                                           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) Repeat the  cleaning procedure  for the
                                                                 other jet pump.
                                                              (10) 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



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                        water  pressure, causing loss of perfor-  (4) Grasp the shift motor cover at the loca-
                        mance and possible damage.               tion shown in the figure, pull in the direc-
                                                                 tion of the arrow to release the latch of
                        TIP:
                                                                 the shift motor cover from the fitting on
                        The rear platform hatch has interlocks to shut
                                                                 the shift motor, and remove the shift mo-
                        off the engines should the hatch be acciden-
                                                                 tor cover.
                        tally opened during operation.  The engines
                        will not restart unless the hatch is closed and                   3
                        latched.                                                               1

                        Raising the shift gates
                        (255 FSH SPORT E)
                        If the shift actuator malfunctions and the shift
                        gates remain in the lowered position, the boat
                        will not be able to move forward.
                        After raising the shift gates so that the boat  2
                        can move forward, immediately return to
                                                              1  Shift motor cover
                        shore and have a Yamaha Boat Dealer ser-
                                                              2  Latch
                        vice the boat.
                                                              3  Shift motor
                        To raise the shift gates:
                        (1) Remove the lock  plate  from the emer-  (5) Open the cable clamps above the shift
                            gency engine shut-off switch.        motor.
                        (2) Open  the lockable storage compart-
                            ment.(See page 72.)
                        (3) Remove the bungee cord from the hook
                            and lift the lid. Remove the lid by pulling
                            it towards you.
                                                3



                                                                1
                                                  2    1      1  Cable clamps

                                                              (6) While pushing down the tip of the ball
                                                                 joint, remove the shift cables  from  the
                                                                 shift motor.
                        1  Bungee cord
                        2  Hook
                        3  Lid




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                                                              If the shift gates cannot be raised using the
                                                         2    preceding procedure, the shift gates can be
                                                              raised manually from the water.
                                                              To raise the shift gates from the water:
                                                              (1) Follow the above steps 1-6 for “To raise
                                  1                              the shift gates”.
                                                              (2) Enter the water and move to the rear of
                                                                 the marine jet.
                                                              (3) Raise the shift gates to the forward posi-
                                                                 tion.
                                                              Attach the shift cables to the shift motor cov-
                        1  Ball joint
                        2  Shift cables                       er.

                        (7) Align the removed shift cables with the  Power steering system will not
                            grooves in the shift motor cover, and at-  operate (255 FSH SPORT H)
                            tach them to the shift motor cover.  If the power steering system malfunctions, a
                                                              warning will appear on the multi-function dis-
                                               1              play and the direction of the boat cannot be
                                                              changed even if the steering wheel is turned.
                                                              Manually point the jet thrust nozzles in the
                                                              straight-ahead direction, and then use  the
                          1                                   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 motor cover grooves
                                                              steering system, the maximum engine speed
                        (8) Place the shift motor cover in an open  will be limited to approximately 5000 rpm.
                            space.
                                                              To point the jet thrust nozzles in the straigh-
                        TIP:                                  tahead direction:
                         In the preceding procedure, the shift gates  (1) Stop the engines  and remove the clip
                          cannot be placed in the neutral or reverse  from the engine shut-off switch.
                          positions.                          (2) Open the lockable  storage  compart-
                         While the shift cables are attached to the  ment.(See page 72.)
                          shift motor cover, the boat will move for-  (3) Turn the service valves on the steering
                          ward even if the remote control levers are  pump in the direction shown in the illus-
                          moved to the reverse position.         tration.





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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.

                                               1                                      F
                                                                                      N
                                                                                      R
                                                 2   3




                                                              TIP:
                                                              Because the port and starboard engines op-
                                                              erate at the same engine speed when the sin-
                        1  Steering cylinder
                        2  Edge of the bracket                gle lever mode is activated, the difference in
                        3  Cable holder                       the amount of throttle for the engines cannot
                                                              be used to steer the boat.
                        (5) Tighten the service valve.

                        To change the steering direction of the boat:
                        Activate the running mode and use the differ-
                        ence in the amount of throttle for the port and
                        starboard engines.












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                        Jump-starting
                             WARNING

                        Severe injury or death may result if you ig-
                        nore any of the following:
                                                                1                       2
                         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          5    4   3
                          cable to the negative (–) terminal of the
                                                              1  Negative (–) jumper cable
                          dead  battery. Sparks could ignite bat-
                                                              2  Positive (+) jumper cable
                          tery or fuel vapors, which could cause
                                                              3  Start battery
                          an explosion.                       4  Booster battery
                                                              5  Engine hanger
                        If the  boat battery  runs down,  the engines
                        can be started in an emergency using a 12-
                                                              (4) Start the engines, and then disconnect
                        volt booster battery and jumper cables.
                                                                 the jumper cables by reversing the above
                        To connect the jumper cables:
                                                                 steps. NOTICE: Do not turn the main
                        (1) Connect the positive (+) terminal of the
                                                                 switch key  or push “START/STOP”
                            dead battery to the positive (+) terminal
                                                                 button for more than 5 seconds. If the
                            of the booster battery with the positive
                                                                 engine does not start in 5 seconds, re-
                            (+) jumper cable.
                                                                 lease  the main switch key or
                        (2) Connect one  end of the negative  (–)
                                                                 “START/STOP” button and try again
                            jumper cable to the negative (–) terminal
                                                                 after 15 seconds.  Continuous crank-
                            of the booster battery.
                                                                 ing for more than 5 seconds will dis-
                        (3) Connect the other end of the negative (–)
                                                                 charge the battery and  the  engines
                            jumper cable to  an engine hanger.
                                                                 will not start. The starter motors may
                            NOTICE: Be sure all connections are
                                                                 also be damaged if they are engaged
                            secure and correct before attempting
                                                                 continuously for more than 5 seconds.
                            to start the engines. Any wrong con-
                            nection may damage  the  electrical
                                                              Fuse replacement
                            system.
                                                                  WARNING
                                                              Do not use fuses  of a higher amperage
                                                              than recommended. Substitution with  a
                                                              fuse that has an improper rating can cause
                                                              extensive electrical system  damage and
                                                              possible fire.
                                                              If a fuse is blown, replace it with the proper
                                                              fuse.
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                        To replace a fuse:                    255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H
                        (1) Open the engine hood. (See page 70.)  1 23      4  5       6
                        (2) While pushing both sides of the fuse box
                            cover inward, pull the cover toward the
                            bow and remove it.
                                                                                            7
                                                                                            8


                                                                                            7
                                        1                                         9
                                                              1  Electronic throttle valve fuse
                                                              2  Fuel pump fuse
                                                              3  Main relay drive fuse
                                                              4  Main fuse
                                                              5  Spare fuse
                                                              6  Fuse puller
                        1  Fuse box cover                     7  Screw
                                                              8  BCU (SCU) fuse
                        252 FSH SPORT                         9  Spare fuse
                            12 3      4       5     6
                                                              (3) 255 FSH SPORT E / 255 FSH SPORT H:
                                                                 When  replacing the BCU  fuse, remove
                                                                 the screws, and then remove the fuse.
                                                                 Install the spare fuse,  and then  tighten
                                                                 the screws.
                                                              (4) When replacing, accessory fuse remove
                                                                 the fuse cover. (Open the battery com-
                                                                 partment to access the accessory fuse.
                                     8       7
                                                                 [See page 79.])
                        1  Electronic throttle valve fuse
                        2  Fuel pump fuse
                        3  Main relay drive fuse
                        4  Main fuse
                        5  Fuse puller
                        6  Battery fuse
                        7  Spare fuse
                        8  Unused fuse









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                                            4  1 2    3         Fuse amperage:
                                                                  Electronic throttle valve fuse:
                                                         5          10 A
                                               6 7 8              Fuel pump fuse:
                                                                    10 A
                                                                  Main relay drive fuse:
                                                                    10 A
                                                                  Main fuse:
                                                                    20 A
                                                                  Battery fuse: (252 FSH SPORT)
                        1  Accessory 1 fuse
                                                                    30 A
                        2  Accessory 2 fuse
                                                                  BCU fuse: (255 FSH SPORT E /
                        3  Bilge pump fuse
                                                                  255 FSH SPORT H)
                        4  Power point fuse
                                                                    50 A
                        5  Lockable storage compartment light fuse
                                                                  Accessory 1 fuse:
                        6  VHF radio fuse
                        7  Wireless charger fuse                    20 A
                        8  Joystick fuse (255 FSH SPORT H)        Accessory 2 fuse:
                                                                    20 A
                        (5) Replace the blown fuse with the spare  Bilge pump fuse:
                            fuse of the correct amperage by using   4 A
                            the fuse puller.                      Power point fuse:
                                                                    20 A
                                                                  Lockable storage compartment light
                                                                  fuse:
                                                                    3 A
                                                                  VHF radio fuse:
                                                                    10 A
                                                                  Wireless charger fuse:
                                                                    3 A
                                                                  Joystick fuse: (255 FSH SPORT H)
                                                                    3 A

                                                              (6) Install the fuse box cover.
                                                              (7) If the accessory fuse was replaced, in-
                                                                 stall the fuse cover.
                                                              (8) Close the engine hood.










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                        Running on one engine
                         NOTICE

                        Do not operate the boat above a no-wake
                        speed with just one engine.
                        Severe engine damage could result be-
                        cause water can flood the non-operating
                        engine through the water intake.
                                                                1
                        If one engine becomes inoperative, the prop-
                        erly running engine can be used to return to
                        shore. Operate at a no-wake speed to pre-  1  Bow eye
                        vent water from flooding the non-operating
                        engine  through  the water intake. The no-
                        wake mode can be used for  this purpose.
                        (See pages 62.)

                        Towing the boat
                             WARNING
                         The  operator of the  towing boat must
                          keep  speed to a minimum  and avoid
                          traffic or obstacles which could be  a
                          hazard to either boat.
                         The towing line should be long enough
                          so the towed boat will not collide with
                          the towing boat when slowing down.

                        The boat should be towed only if it becomes
                        inoperative.
                        The towing rope should be long enough so
                        that the boat will not collide with the towing
                        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  engine through
                        the water intake.


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                                                   Limited warranty































































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                        Consumer information

                                       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                                     E
                        Access port cap check .......................... 101  Emergency procedures.......................... 143
                        Accessory outlet ...................................... 67  Emission control information ..................... 2
                        Additional equipment                  Engine break-in (252 FSH SPORT) ..........95
                          recommendations................................. 15  Engine break-in (255 FSH SPORT E /
                        Anchor light.............................................. 80  255 FSH SPORT H) .............................. 95
                        Anchor storage compartment.................. 70  Engine covers, removing and
                        Anchoring............................................... 115  installing.............................................. 130
                        Approval label of emission control    Engine hood ............................................. 70
                          certificate................................................ 2  Engine oil.................................................. 90
                                                              Engine oil, checking ................................. 90
                        B                                     Engine oil level check............................. 102
                        Backing your trailer................................ 120  Engine oil requirement ............................. 90
                        Basic stain guide.................................... 126  Engine serial number ................................. 1
                        Battery care............................................ 127  Engine shut-off cords (lanyards)
                        Battery check......................................... 102  check .................................................. 105
                        Beaching................................................ 115  Engine shut-off switch ............................. 34
                        Bilge water check................................... 103  Engine shut-off switch check................. 105
                        Bilge water, draining ................................ 92  Enjoy your boat responsibly.....................24
                        Bilge water, draining on land ................... 92
                        Bilge water, draining on water ................. 93  F
                        Blower switch check.............................. 103  Fire extinguisher check ............................ 99
                        Boarding from a dock or landing jetty ... 114  Flushing the cooling system .................. 123
                        Boarding from the water ........................ 114  Fresh water wash down...........................84
                        Boat characteristics ................................. 16  Fuel .......................................................... 88
                        Boat control functions.............................. 34  Fuel level check...................................... 106
                        Boating with passengers ....................... 113  Fuel requirement ......................................88
                                                              Fuel system............................................ 128
                        C                                     Fuel system checks ............................... 101
                        Check engine warning ............................. 60  Fuse replacement .................................. 148
                        Cleaning the boat................................... 124
                        Communication error warning ................. 61  G
                        Cooling water pilot outlet check ............ 105  Getting to know your boat ..................... 107
                        Courtesy light switch ............................... 65  Glossary, boat.......................................... 25
                        Crossing wakes and swells.................... 116  Glove compartment ................................. 75
                        Cruise assist............................................. 62  Grease points......................................... 128
                        Cruising limitations................................... 12
                                                              H
                        D                                     Hazard information................................... 15
                        Docking.................................................. 114  Hitch....................................................... 119
                        Drain plug check.................................... 103  Home screen............................................50
                        Drive control screen                  Horn switch check ................................. 104
                          (255 FSH SPORT E).............................. 51  Hull Identification Number (HIN)................. 1
                        Driving your boat.................................... 107
                                                              I
                                                              Identification number records .................... 1


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                        Jet intake checks ................................... 101  Operation mode (255 FSH SPORT E /
                        Jet pump clean-out procedure .............. 143  255 FSH SPORT H) .............................. 49
                        Joystick (255 FSH SPORT H)................... 40  Operational requirements ........................ 13
                        Joystick checks (255 FSH SPORT H) ...... 99  Over temperature warning ....................... 60
                        Joystick mode (255 FSH SPORT H) ........ 49  Owner’s/operator’s manual.................... 130
                        Jump-starting......................................... 148
                                                              P
                        L                                     Periodic maintenance chart ...................132
                        Labels, important ....................................... 4  Post-launch checks ............................... 105
                        Labels, other ............................................ 10  Post-operation care ............................... 123
                        Labels, warning.......................................... 6  Post-operation checks........................... 117
                        Ladder...................................................... 80  Power steering system will not operate
                        Launching .............................................. 120  (255 FSH SPORT H) ........................... 146
                        Learning to operate your boat ............... 107  Pre-launch checks ................................... 98
                        Leaving a dock....................................... 111  Pre-operation check points...................... 98
                        Lifting ..................................................... 122  Pre-operation checklist............................ 96
                        Limitations on who may operate the    Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number....... 1
                          boat ...................................................... 11
                        Limited warranty .................................... 152  R
                        Loading .................................................. 121  Raising the shift gates
                        Long-term storage ................................. 128  (255 FSH SPORT E)............................ 145
                        Low fuel level warning.............................. 61  Raw water wash down............................. 82
                        Low oil pressure warning......................... 60  Remote control lever checks ................... 98
                        Lubrication ............................................. 128  Remote control levers .............................. 37
                                                              Required equipment................................. 14
                        M                                     Reverse RPM control ............................... 63
                        Main components, location ..................... 26  Rules of the road......................................18
                        Main switch (255 FSH SPORT E /        Running mode.......................................... 49
                          255 FSH SPORT H) .............................. 36  Running on one engine .......................... 151
                        Main switches (252 FSH SPORT) ............ 35
                        Maintenance .......................................... 130  S
                        Manufactured date label ............................ 3  Sample float plan ................................... 155
                        Map light switch....................................... 66  Seating locations......................................23
                        Media screen ........................................... 52  Seats ........................................................ 68
                        Multi-function display elements............... 45  Setting screen .......................................... 55
                        Multi-function display unit operation ....... 44  Side table .................................................81
                                                              Single lever mode .................................... 49
                        N                                     Specifications......................................... 135
                        Navigation and anchor lights checks..... 104  Spreader light switch ............................... 66
                        Navigation and anchor lights switch........ 65  Starting the engine................................. 107
                        Night operation ........................................ 17  “START/STOP” buttons
                        No-wake mode ........................................ 62  (255 FSH SPORT E /
                        No-wake mode/cruise assist switch........ 62  255 FSH SPORT H) .............................. 36
                                                              Steering.................................................... 39
                                                              Steering system checks...........................98
                                                              Stopping the boat .................................. 113
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                        Stopping the engines............................. 110
                        Storage compartments ............................ 70
                        Swim platform.......................................... 80
                        Switches................................................... 64
                        T
                        Tilt lever.................................................... 39
                        To get more boating safety information... 24
                        Towing the boat ..................................... 151
                        Trailering checklist ................................. 119
                        Trailering the boat .................................. 119
                        Trip screen ............................................... 50
                        Troubleshooting..................................... 140
                        Troubleshooting chart............................ 140
                        Turning the boat..................................... 111

                        U
                        USB charger............................................. 87
                        W
                        Wakeboarding and water-skiing .............. 17
                        Wet storage compartment ....................... 75
                        Wireless charger ...................................... 87

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                        YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE
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