Yamaha 242 Limited S Manual do Proprietário

WARNING Read this manual carefully before operating this boat.

Sa f e t y In f o r m a t I o n1 1-2STAR LABELS CALIFORNIA ONLYThis watercraft is labeled in California with a California Air Resources Board

ma I n t e n a n c e & ca r e4 4-10FUEL SYSTEM INSPECTIONGasoline is highly flammable and explosive. Failure to check for and repair an

ma I n t e n a n c e & ca r e4 4-11FUEL TANKIf the fuel tank needs to be cleaned or when any water is found in the fuel system, take the

ma I n t e n a n c e & ca r e4 4-12STEERING CABLE INSPECTIONBe Sure to Check: 1) Check for smooth operation of the wheel and steering nozzles.2

ma I n t e n a n c e & ca r e4 4-13REVERSE GATE MECHANISM INSPECTION1) Remove the engine stop switch lanyard and ignition keys. 2) Put th

ma I n t e n a n c e & ca r e4 4-14Replacement ProcedureWhen the anode has eroded to approximately one-half its original size, it should b

ma I n t e n a n c e & ca r e4 4-15BATTERIESBattery electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous, causing severe burns, etc. It contains sulfuri

ma I n t e n a n c e & ca r e4 4-16Connecting the Battery TerminalsAlways make sure the connections are correct when you install the battery in

ma I n t e n a n c e & ca r e4 4-17SPECIFICATIONSITEM / MODEL UNIT AR240HO, SXT1800 (A,B,C)VEHICLE CAPACITYMaximum people on board Number of peo

ma I n t e n a n c e & ca r e4 4-18SPECIFICATIONSITEM / MODEL UNIT SX240HO, SXT1800 (D,E,F)VEHICLE CAPACITYMaximum people on board Number of peo

ma I n t e n a n c e & ca r e4 4-19SPECIFICATIONSITEM / MODEL UNIT 242 LIMITED S, SXT1800(G)VEHICLE CAPACITYMaximum people on board Number of pe

Sa f e t y In f o r m a t I o n1 1-3EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATIONThis engine family conforms to U.S. EPA regulations for marine SI engines.Appro

ma I n t e n a n c e & ca r e4 4-20SPECIFICATIONSITEM / MODEL UNIT 242 LIMITED, SXT1800(H)VEHICLE CAPACITYMaximum people on board Number of peop

Chapter 5TROUBLE RECOVERYTROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Troubleshooting C

tr o u b l e re c o v e r y5 5-1TROUBLESHOOTINGIf any trouble happens on your boat, use this section to check for possible cause. If you can-not fin

tr o u b l e re c o v e r y5 5-2TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGEEngine runs irregularly or stalls•FuelEmpty •Refillassoonaspossible 3-1Stale

tr o u b l e re c o v e r y5 5-3EMERGENCY PROCEDURESTOWING THE BOAT• The operator of the towing boat must keep speed to a minimum and avoid tra

tr o u b l e re c o v e r y5 5-4JUMP STARTINGSevere injury or death may result if you ignore any of the following:• If blower will not operate,

tr o u b l e re c o v e r y5 5-5JET PUMP CLEAN-OUT PROCEDURESevere injury or death may result if you ignore any of the following:• Turn off and

tr o u b l e re c o v e r y5 5-66) Press the T-handle down firmly to lock the cap in place. Pull up force-fully on the handle to be sure it is

Chapter 6CONSUMER INFORMATION & INDEXLIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1CA

Sa f e t y In f o r m a t I o n1 1-4IMPORTANT LABELSRead the following labels before operating this boat. If you need any additional informa

co n S u m e r In f o r m a t I o n6 6-1YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. YAMAHA BOAT LIMITED WARRANTYYamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. hereby warrants

co n S u m e r In f o r m a t I o n6 6-2SPECIFIC PARTS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY: Parts replaced due to normal wear or routine maintenance such as

co n S u m e r In f o r m a t I o n6 6-3Q. Will the warranty be void or cancelled if I do not operate or maintain my new boat exactly as specified

co n S u m e r In f o r m a t I o n6 6-4YAMAHA MARINE ENGINES CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONSThe

co n S u m e r In f o r m a t I o n6 6-5Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser thereafter

co n S u m e r In f o r m a t I o n6 6-66. Catalyst or Thermal Reactor System Catalytic converter Thermal reactor Exhaust manifolds Exhaust valves

co n S u m e r In f o r m a t I o n6 6-7EXCLUSIONS: No warranty coverage will be allowed if the part(s) failure was caused by owner / operator abuse

co n S u m e r In f o r m a t I o n6 6-8Keep your Yamaha Boat protected even after the 1-year warranty coverage provi-sions expire with g

co n S u m e r In f o r m a t I o n6 6-9BOATING TERMSTERM DEFINITIONBow The front part of the boat.Deck The “floor” or upper structure which cove

Sa f e t y In f o r m a t I o n1 1-5WARNING LABELSIf any of these labels is damaged or missing, contact a Yamaha dealer for a replacement.

co n S u m e r In f o r m a t I o n6 6-10SAMPLE FLOAT PLANLeave a float plan with a responsible person on shore before boating. The example below ca

co n S u m e r In f o r m a t I o n6 6-11AAccess Port Caps . . . . . . . . 3-7, 5-5Adjustment and Maintenance . . . . . 4-5Age Limi

co n S u m e r In f o r m a t I o n6 6-12FFillingthegasolinetank . . . . . . . . 3-1Filter,air . . . . . . . . . . . . .

co n S u m e r In f o r m a t I o n6 6-13P, QPassenger seat, folding . . . . . . . 2-18Passengers. . . . . . . . . . . 1-11, 3-2

LIT-18626-08-69©2009 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A.Printed in U.S.A.

Sa f e t y In f o r m a t I o n1 1-6Carbon monoxide (CO) can cause brain damage or death. Engine and generator exhaust contains odorless and colorl

Sa f e t y In f o r m a t I o n1 1-7F2AF2A OTHER LABELSAR240 HO / 242 Limited S

Sa f e t y In f o r m a t I o n1 1-8SAFETY INFORMATIONThe safe use and operation of this boat is dependent upon the use of proper opera

Sa f e t y In f o r m a t I o n1 1-9REQUIRED EQUIPMENTThe U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has regulations which describe minimum standards of safe

Sa f e t y In f o r m a t I o n1 1-10CRUISING LIMITATIONS• Scanconstantlyforpeople,objects,and other watercraft. Be alert for conditions

Sa f e t y In f o r m a t I o n1 1-11OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS• AllridersmustwearaCoastGuardapproved personal flotation device (PFD).• Eye

WARNINGThe engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive h

Sa f e t y In f o r m a t I o n1 1-12• Attach the engine shut-off cord(lanyard) to the PFD and keep itfree from the steering wheel

Sa f e t y In f o r m a t I o n1 1-13• This Yamaha Boat is water-jetpropelled. The pumps are directly connected to the engines. This m

Sa f e t y In f o r m a t I o n1 1-14WATER-SKIINGYou can use the boat to tow a water skier, using the tow cleat provided. It is the boat ope

Sa f e t y In f o r m a t I o n1 1-15RULES OF THE ROADYour Yamaha Boat is legally considered a powerboat. Operation of the boat must be in a

Sa f e t y In f o r m a t I o n1 1-16RULES WHEN ENCOUNTERING VESSELSThere are three main situations that you may encounter with other vessels

Sa f e t y In f o r m a t I o n1 1-17OvertakingIf you are passing another vessel, you are the give-way vessel. This means that the other ves

Sa f e t y In f o r m a t I o n1 1-18“6”C “1”N “2”“7”RB “L”orRG “L” SECONDARY CHANNEL MAIN CHANNEL“5”“4”“3”“

Sa f e t y In f o r m a t I o n1 1-19READING BUOYS AND OTHER MARKERSThe waters of the United States are marked for safe navigation by th

Sa f e t y In f o r m a t I o n1 1-20TO GET MORE BOATING SAFETY INFORMATIONBe informed about boating safety. Additional publications and informa

Chapter 2FEATURES & FUNCTIONSLOCATION OF MAIN COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1OPERATION OF CONTROLS AN

TO THE OWNERAR240 HO, SX240 HO, 242 LIMITED S, 242 LIMITED (STX1800 A-J/ AL-J/ B-J/ BL-J/ C-J/ C-LJ,STX1800 D-J/ DL-J/ E-J/ EL-J/ F-J/ FL-J,STX1800 G-

fe a t u r e S & fu n c t I o n S2 2-1LOCATION OF MAIN COMPONENTSMain Features: FuelTank Battery Blower MotorPort / Starboard Features:

fe a t u r e S & fu n c t I o n S2 2-2      

fe a t u r e S & fu n c t I o n S2 2-3Location of Main Components: Bow Light Bow Eye Storage Compartments Bow Anchor Locker Grab Handl

fe a t u r e S & fu n c t I o n S2 2-4+-654321E+-123456780MT123456780MT1 002 03 04 05 06 0LOCATION OF MAIN COMPONENTSControl Features: Speedom

fe a t u r e S & fu n c t I o n S2 2-5OPERATION OF CONTROLS AND OTHER FUNCTIONSSTEERING Steering wheelYour boat can be steered by turni

fe a t u r e S & fu n c t I o n S2 2-6ENGINE SHUT-OFF SWITCH• Alwaysattachtheengineshut-offcord to your Personal Flotation Device (P

fe a t u r e S & fu n c t I o n S2 2-7START:The starter motor will turn to start the engine. (When the key is released, it returns automat

fe a t u r e S & fu n c t I o n S2 2-8The drive line on the boat is direct drive, so jet thrust is always being produced while the engines ar

fe a t u r e S & fu n c t I o n S2 2-9FUEL TANK FILLER CAPTo remove the fuel tank filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. FueltankfillercapBe

fe a t u r e S & fu n c t I o n S2 2-10Pushbutton Wake Up Mode: Refers to thestatewhenbothenginesareOFF,the gauges are shut down, an

fe a t u r e S & fu n c t I o n S2 2-112) Contrast: Adjust the contrast of the LCD.  • Press the M button to decrease contrast or

fe a t u r e S & fu n c t I o n S2 2-12WarningsWarnings are audible and / or visual indicators of a fault condition. A warning will be di

fe a t u r e S & fu n c t I o n S2 2-13ENGINE OVERHEAT WARNING SYSTEMThis model is equipped with an engine overheat warning system. If the engi

fe a t u r e S & fu n c t I o n S2 2-14Engine Oil Pressure Low WarningIf the oil pressure does not rise to spec-ification, “LOW OIL PRESS” will

fe a t u r e S & fu n c t I o n S2 2-15Courtesy Lights Tower Lights (242 Limited S Model)This toggle switch turns on lights inside the boa

fe a t u r e S & fu n c t I o n S2 2-16To Set No Wake Mode:Press the top, plus side, of the switch once to set both engines in No Wake Mod

fe a t u r e S & fu n c t I o n S2 2-17Accessory OutletThere is a 12VDC outlet with resettable circuit breaker located in the portside cons

fe a t u r e S & fu n c t I o n S2 2-18PASSENGER SEATSThe passenger seat on the port side of AR240 and 242 Limited S models can be positioned in

fe a t u r e S & fu n c t I o n S2 2-19STEREO SYSTEMA stereo receiver is standard. On AR240 and SX240 models, the system consists of the Receive

1Sa f e t y In f o r m a t I o n2fe a t u r e S & fu n c t I o n S3op e r a t I o n4ma I n t e n a n c e & ca r e5tr o u b l e re c o v e

fe a t u r e S & fu n c t I o n S2 2-20STORAGE COMPARTMENTSYour boat has convenient on-board storage areas. Bow Anchor StorageUnder Front Se

fe a t u r e S & fu n c t I o n S2 2-21Port Gunwale Battery CompartmentDo not carry any flammable sub-stances in the battery compartment or

fe a t u r e S & fu n c t I o n S2 2-22WindshieldUnsnap the retaining strap  from the windshield and pivot it into place. Rotate th

fe a t u r e S & fu n c t I o n S2 2-23Using the Shower Press the pump switch on the instru-ment panel to the ON position. Lift the handle

Chapter 3OPERATION FUEL AND OIL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Gasoline . .

op e r a t I o n3 3-1FUEL AND OILGASOLINE• Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable. To avoid fires and explosions and to reduce

op e r a t I o n3 3-2Ring Free Fuel AdditiveGasoline is a precise blend of many dif-ferent substances, each chosen to give certain characteristics. G

op e r a t I o n3 3-33) If the engine oil level is below the minimum level mark, perform steps 4~6 to add enough oil so the oil level is

op e r a t I o n3 3-4ITEM CHECK PAGE REF.BEFORELAUNCHOROPERATION:STEERING Check for proper steering operation. 3-5THROTTLE Check for proper thrott

op e r a t I o n3 3-5CHECK POINTSSteeringMake sure the wheel is not loose. There should not be any free play, either in-and-out or in ro

op e r a t I o n3 3-6Fire ExtinguishersMake sure two fire extinguishers are aboard and full. See the instructions supplied by the extinguis

op e r a t I o n3 3-7guisher into the engine compartment. A “clean agent” type fire extinguisher is recommended; a chemical-type fire ex

op e r a t I o n3 3-8Fuel SystemRefer to page 4-10, “FUEL SYSTEMINSPECTION,” for correct procedure.Fuel and Engine Oil Levels1) Turn the rig

op e r a t I o n3 3-9Engine Compartment and Fuel Compartment Drain Plug –Water will not normally enter the engine compartment or fuel compartment

op e r a t I o n3 3-10LightsCheck for proper operation of the bow, stern, and instrument lights by press-ing the switch  on the control panel.If

op e r a t I o n3 3-11Cooling-Water Pilot OutletsCheck that water comes out from the pilot outlets while engine is running in the water.

op e r a t I o n3 3-12Storing and Trailering1) Unhook the rear straps. Pull the Bimini top to the bow of the boat and gather it at the f

op e r a t I o n3 3-135) Attach the forward telescoping sup-port poles  to their pivot bases with the locking pins. Then, extend the poles

Chapter 1SAFETY INFORMATIONIDENTIFICATION NUMBER RECORDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Primary I.D. Number . . .

op e r a t I o n3 3-14Bimini Top Limited SRaising from the Collapsed Position:1) Unbuckle the cover straps from around the top tubes of the

op e r a t I o n3 3-15OPERATIONSTARTING THE ENGINESSEVERE INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF YOU IGNORE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:• Before operating

op e r a t I o n3 3-162) Attach the engine shut-off cord to yourPFD.Installthecordclipontothe engine shut-off switch by push-ing the clip

op e r a t I o n3 3-17On this boat, the engines are connected directly to the drive unit. Starting either engine generates some thrust imme-diate

op e r a t I o n3 3-18DRIVING YOUR BOATGETTING TO KNOW YOUR BOATOperating your boat requires skills acquired through practice over a period of

op e r a t I o n3 3-19TURNING THE BOAT• Do not pull the throttle leversback to idle when trying to steer away from objects – you need thr

op e r a t I o n3 3-20BOATING WITH PASSENGERSWhen passengers are on board, make sure they are seated and hold-ing on before you start to accelera

op e r a t I o n3 3-211) Be sure engines are off, then move to the stern of the boat. Pull out the ladder and climb up onto the step. Return the l

op e r a t I o n3 3-22DOCKING1) Make sure no obstructions, boats or swimmers are close to the boat. Come to a stop before you reach the dock

op e r a t I o n3 3-23BEACHING1) Make sure no obstructions, boats or swimmers are near the beach.2) Approach the beach slowly and stop the e

op e r a t I o n3 3-24CROSSING WAKES AND SWELLSYou will not always have flat, smooth water. There will be swells and wakes from other boats, e

op e r a t I o n3 3-25POST-OPERATION CHECKSPOST-OPERATION CHECKSThese post-operation procedures are developed to help preserve the long-term

op e r a t I o n3 3-265) Remove hull drain plug  and the engine compartment drain plugs . Rinse the engine compartment with a small amount of f

op e r a t I o n3 3-27TRAILERINGAvoid accident and injury from improper trailering: • Thetrailermustbematchedforthe boat’s weight and hul

op e r a t I o n3 3-28TRAILERING CHECKLIST• Check your state laws to be sureyour trailer meets all regulations, such as proper licensi

op e r a t I o n3 3-29BACKING YOUR TRAILERIt takes practice to back a trailer suc-cessfully. If you are not familiar backing up with a trailer

op e r a t I o n3 3-30LOADING1) Disconnect the trailer lights from the towing vehicle.2) Back the trailer down the ramp as close to 90° to the

op e r a t I o n3 3-31LIFTINGDo not attach lifting cables to the bow eye, cleats, water-ski tow eye, or grab handles. Serious damage t

Chapter 4MAINTENANCE AND CARESTORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Fu

Sa f e t y In f o r m a t I o n1 1-1IDENTIFICATION NUMBER RECORDSRecord your Primary I.D., H.I.N., and engine numbers in the spaces provided to

ma I n t e n a n c e & ca r e4 4-1STORAGEStoring your boat for prolonged periods of time, such as winter storage, requires preventative m

ma I n t e n a n c e & ca r e4 4-24) Turn off the water supply, then drain residual water from the exhaust system by alternately pushing

ma I n t e n a n c e & ca r e4 4-3Should the Start battery become dis-charged the Emergency Parallel switch should be rotated to the O

ma I n t e n a n c e & ca r e4 4-4CLEANING1) Remove the fuel tank compart-ment drain  and allow any water to drain into the engine co

ma I n t e n a n c e & ca r e4 4-5MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTSBe sure to turn off the engines when you perform maintenance unless otherwise s

ma I n t e n a n c e & ca r e4 4-6 Maintenance IntervalInitialThereafter EveryPage10 hours50 hours100 hours100 hours200 hours6 months12 months12

ma I n t e n a n c e & ca r e4 4-7SPARK PLUG CLEANING AND ADJUSTMENTBe careful not to damage the insu-lator when removing or installing

ma I n t e n a n c e & ca r e4 4-84) Wipe off any water on the spark plug or inside the spark plug cap, and then install the cap. Push th

ma I n t e n a n c e & ca r e4 4-9Bearing Housing Bearing housing grease nippleGrease the bearing housing through the grease nipple. The f