2012 Yamaha Boat AR190 SX190 - Yamaha Motor …

1 2012 Yamaha BoatAR190SX190 OWNER S/OPERATOR S MANUALF3A-F8199-10 LIT-18626-09-43 Read this manual carefully before operating this boat . EditionRead this manual carefully before operating this boat . This manual should staywith the boat if it is Page 1 Monday, October 24, 2011 8:43 AMImportant manual informationTo the ownerThank you for choosing a Yamaha boat . Thisowner s/operator s manual contains informa-tion you will need for proper operation, main-tenance, and care. A thorough understandingof these simple instructions will help you toobtain maximum enjoyment from your newYamaha. If you have any questions about theoperation or maintenance of your boat , pleaseconsult a Yamaha boat this manual, information of particular impor-tance is distinguished in the following ways:This is the safety alert symbol.

2 It is usedto alert you to potential personal injury haz-ards. Obey all safety messages that followthis symbol to avoid possible injury or WARNING indicates a hazardous situa-tion which, if not avoided, could result indeath or serious NOTICE indicates special precautionsthat must be taken to avoid damage to theboat or other :A TIP provides key information to make pro-cedures easier or Yamaha has a policy of continuingproduct improvement, this product may not beexactly as described in this owner s/opera-tor s manual. Specifications are subject tochange without manual should be considered a perma-nent part of this boat and should remain withit even if the boat is subsequently S/OPERATOR S MANUAL 2011 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Edition, October 2011 All rights reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation, is expressly in Page 1 Monday, October 31, 2011 4:12 PMTable of contentsGeneral and important 1 Identification number records.

3 1 Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number .. 1 Hull Identification Number (HIN) .. 1 Engine serial number .. 1 Emission control information .. 2 Approval label of emission control certificate .. 2 Manufactured date 3 important 4 Warning labels .. 6 Other 9 Safety 10 Limitations on who may operate the boat .. 10 Cruising limitations .. 11 Operational 12 Required equipment .. 13 Additional equipment 13 Hazard information .. 14 boat characteristics .. 14 Night operation .. 15 Water-skiing .. 16 Rules of the road .. 17To get more boating safety information .. 21 Enjoy your boat responsibly .. 22 boat glossary .. 22 Location of main components .. 23 Exterior components .. 23 Stern components .. 26 Helm components .. 27 Engine components .. 28 Control function operation .. 29 boat control functions.

4 29 Engine shut-off 29 Main switch .. 29 Remote control 30 Steering .. 32 Tilt lever .. 32 Instrument 33 Speedometer .. 33 Multi-function 34 System menu (LCD) .. 40 Warning definition table .. 40 Engine overheat warning system .. 41 Engine oil pressure low warning .. 42 Check engine warning .. 42 Low/high battery voltage warning .. 42 Bilge pump switch .. 42 Blower switch .. 42 Courtesy light switch .. 43 Navigation and anchor lights switch .. 43 Horn switch .. 43No-wake mode/cruise assist switch .. 43 Switch circuit breakers .. 46 Accessory 47 Stereo system .. Page 1 Monday, October 31, 2011 4:12 PMTable of contentsEquipment operation .. 48 Seat .. 48 Driver s seat .. 48 Passenger s seat ( SX190 ) .. 50 Engine hood .. 50 Storage compartments .. 51 Anchor storage compartment.

5 51 Front underseat storage compartments .. 51 Ski 51 Rear underseat storage compartment (starboard).. 52 Rear underseat storage compartment (port).. 53 Glove compartment .. 53 Port console storage compartment .. 54 Wet storage compartment .. 55 Walk-through .. 55 Front walk-through .. 55 Rear walk-through .. 56 Stern light .. 57 Swim platform and ladder .. 59 Wakeboard tower ( AR190 ).. 60 Collapsing and setting up the wakeboard 61 Bimini top ( AR190 ) .. 62 Setting up the bimini 62 Storing the bimini top .. 64 Trailering with the bimini top .. 66 Removing the bimini 66 Installing the bimini 66 Bimini top ( SX190 ) .. 67 Setting up the bimini 67 Storing the bimini top in the upright 68 Storing the bimini top in the fully collapsed 69 Trailering with the bimini top .. 69 Removing the bimini 69 Installing the bimini 69 Operation and handling requirements.

6 70 Fuel 70 Fuel .. 70 Engine oil requirement .. 71 Engine oil .. 71 Draining the bilge water .. 73 Draining the bilge water on land .. 73 Draining the bilge water on water .. 75 First-time operation .. 76 Engine 76 Pre-operation checks .. 77 Pre-operation checklist .. 77 Pre-operation check points .. 78 Pre-launch checks .. 78 Steering system checks .. 78 Remote control lever checks .. 78 Fire extinguisher check .. 79 Access port cap check .. 80 Jet intake checks .. 81 Fuel system checks .. 81 Engine oil level check .. 81 Battery check .. 82 Bilge water 82 Drain plug check .. 82 Blower switch check .. 83 Navigation and anchor lights switch check .. 84 Horn switch 84 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check .. 84 Post-launch 85 Engine shut-off switch check .. 85 Cooling water pilot outlet check.

7 85 Fuel level check .. Page 2 Monday, October 31, 2011 4:12 PMTable of your boat .. 87 Getting to know your boat .. 87 Learning to operate your boat .. 87 Starting the engine .. 87 Stopping the engine .. 89 Leaving a dock .. 90 Turning the boat .. 90 Boating with passengers .. 92 Stopping the boat .. 92 Boarding from the 93 Boarding from a dock or landing jetty .. 93 Docking .. 93 Beaching .. 94 Anchoring .. 95 Crossing wakes and swells .. 95 Post-operation 96 Trailering .. 98 Trailering the boat .. 98 Hitch .. 98 Trailering checklist .. 98 Backing your trailer .. 99 Loading .. 101 Care and storage .. 102 Post-operation care .. 102 Flushing the cooling system .. 102 Cleaning the boat .. 103 Basic stain guide .. 105 Battery care .. 106 Long-term storage .. 107 Fuel system.

8 107 Grease 107 Maintenance .. 109 Maintenance .. 109 Owner s/operator s manual and tool kit .. 109 Removing and installing the engine cover .. 109 Periodic maintenance chart .. 111 Checking the fuel 112 Checking the air filter .. 113 Engine oil and oil 114 Checking the steering cable .. 115 Checking the remote control lever .. 115 Checking the shift gate mechanism .. 116 Checking the sacrificial anode .. 117 Maintaining the battery .. 117 Specifications .. 119 Trouble recovery .. 121 Troubleshooting .. 121 Troubleshooting chart .. 121 Emergency 123 Jet pump clean-out 123 Jump-starting .. 124 Fuse replacement .. 125 Towing the boat .. 126 Consumer information .. 127 Limited 127 Yamaha EXTENDED SERVICE ( ) .. 130 Sample float plan .. Page 3 Monday, October 31, 2011 4:12 PM1 General and important labelsIdentification number recordsRecord your Primary Identification (PRI-ID)number, Hull Identification Number (HIN), andengine serial number in the spaces providedto assist you in ordering spare parts from yourYamaha boat Dealer.

9 Also record and keepthese ID numbers in a separate place in caseyour boat is Identification (PRI-ID) numberThe PRI-ID number is stamped on a label at-tached inside the engine compartment. (Seepage 50 for engine hood opening and closingprocedures.)1 Primary Identification (PRI-ID) numberHull Identification Number (HIN)The HIN is stamped into the right rear cornerof the Identification Number (HIN)Engine serial numberThe engine serial number is stamped on a la-bel attached to the engine unit. (See page 50for engine hood opening and closing proce-dures.)1 Engine serial number1 MODELYAMAHA Motor CO., IN FROM AMERICAN AND AUX TATS-UNIS DE PI CES AM RICAINES Page 1 Monday, October 31, 2011 4:12 PMGeneral and important labels2 Emission control informationThis engine family conforms to Environ-mental Protection Agency (EPA) regulationsfor marine SI label of emission control certificateThese labels are attached to the engine unitand to the inside of the engine compartment.

10 (See page 50 for engine hood opening andclosing procedures and page 109 for enginecover removal and installation procedures.)1 Emission control information label1 Emission control information label11 EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATIONENGINE FAMILY:MFITHIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO EPA EXHAUST REGULATIONS FOR SI MARINE TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND (HC+NOx / CO): g/kW-hrTROLLING SPEED: rpmFUEL: UNLEADED REGULAR GASOLINEMAX POWER: kWSPARK PLUG:VALVE LASH (mm) IN: EX:DISPLACEMENT: litersSPARK PLUG GAP (mm): Yamaha Motor CO., Page 2 Monday, October 31, 2011 4:12 PMGeneral and important labels3 Manufactured date labelThis label is attached to the engine unit. (Seepage 50 for engine hood opening and closingprocedures and page 109 for engine cover re-moval and installation procedures.)