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6)Press the T-handle down firmly to lock the cap in place. Pull up force- fully on the handle to be sure it is locked. If a strong pull will move the handle, it is not locked securely – the cap could be forced out by water pressure during operation.

•Be sure the caps are locked securely in place. Otherwise the cap could be forced out of the access ports by water pressure, causing loss of performance and possible damage.

•The hatch cover has interlocks to shut off the engines should the hatch be accidentally opened during operation. The engines will not restart unless the hatch is closed and latched.

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Contents

212X & 212SS Page Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death TIP: 212SS (FAT1100C-H, FAT1100CL-H) 212X (FAT1100A-H / B-H, FAT1100AL-H / BL-H) OWNER’S/operator’s MANUAL Page Page Page Page Page PRIMARY I.D. NUMBER HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (H.I.N.) ENGINE Serial NUMBER 1 SAFETY INFORMATION Approval Label of Emission Control Certificate MANUFACTURED DATE LABEL IMPORTANT LABELS Page Page OTHER LABELS Limitations On Who May Operate The BOAT Required Equipment Additional Equipment Recommendations Cruising limitations Operational Requirements Hazard Information BOAT CHARACTERISTICS Night Operation WATER-SKIING Steering and sailing rules RULES WHEN ENCOUNTERING VESSELS Other special situations Page Page boat education and training Page Page FEATURES & FUNCTIONS Main Features: Port/Starboard Features: Page Location of Main Components: LOCATION OF STEREO COMPONENTS: LOCATION of main components Control Features: SteeriNG TILT LEVER Engine SHUT-OFFSWITCH Main Switches THROTTLE/SHIFT LEVERS Forward Neutral WARNING Reverse Free Accelerator Fuel tank filler cap Gauges Page Setting the Measurement Unit Setting the Shallow Alarm Setting the Deep Alarm 5.Warning Indicators Overheat Warning System switches To set No-WakeMode: Accessory Outlet NOTICE: Switch Circuit Breakers BALLAST SYSTEM (212X Only) SWIVEL SEAT OPERATION STEREO SYSTem Engine Hood Under Front Seats Front Locker Self-DrainingCooler Glove Box Port-SideConsole FRONT WALK-THROUGH Rear Walk-Through SWIM PLATFORM WAKEBOARD TOWER COLLAPSING THE WAKEBOARD TOWER Page Page FUEL AND OIL PRE-OPERATION CHECKS OPERATION DRIVING YOUR BOAT Page Gasoline ENGINE OIL Warm Engine Check NOTICE: If the level is above the CHECK LIST CHECK POINTS Fire Extinguisher Access Port Caps Jet Intakes Fuel System Fuel and Engine Oil Levels Battery Drainage System •Be sure all drain plugs are tight- ened before operating your boat Engine Compartment Page Bimini™ Top (212SS) Page Bimini™ Top (212X MODEL) Storing the Bimini Top Bimini Top Extension Starting The EnginES Page STOPPING THE ENGINES Break-InProcedure GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BOAT LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR BOAT TURNING THE BOAT BOATING WITH PASSENGERS BOARDING FROM THE WATER BOARDING FROM A DOCK OR LANDING JETTY BOARDING FROM THE BOW DOCKING LEAVING A DOCK BEACHING ANCHORING CROSSING WAKES AND SWELLS Page Page HITCH TRAILERING CHECKLIST BACKING YOUR TRAILER LAUNCHING LOADING LIFTING STORAGE ADJUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS Page Cooling System FlushinG Fuel system LubricatioN Battery CLEANING Owner’s/operator’s manual and tool kit PERIODIC INSPECTION CHART SPARK PLUG CLEANING AND ADJUSTMENT GREASE POINTS Bearing Housing Fill the grease slowly and carefully the joints FUEL SYSTEM INSPECTION FUEL TANK ENGINE OIL/FILTER AIR FILTER STEERING CABLE INSPECTION CONTROLS (THROTTLE/SHIFT) SACRIFICIAL ANODES BATTERy Antidote: EXTERNAL – Flush with water EYES – Flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical atten- tion KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Replenishing the Battery Fluid Page Page Page TROUBLESHOOTING EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Page troubleshooting chart 5 TROUBLE RECOVERY TOWING THE BOAT Running on One Engine JUMP STARTING JET PUMP CLEAN-OUT PROCEDURE Page Page Page YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A YAMAHA BOAT LIMITED WARRANTY 6 CONSUMER INFORMATION & INDEX Page YAMAHA MARINE ENGINES Page Page Page Page BOATING TERMS FLOAT PLAN