Yamaha 212SS, 212X HITCH, TRAILERING CHECKLIST

OPERATION 3

TRAILERING

WARNING

Avoid accident and injury from improper trailering:

•The trailer must be matched for the boat’s weight and hull.

•The towing vehicle must have the capacity of pulling the load. Pulling a load that exceeds the towing capacity may cause loss of control.

HITCH

The trailer hitch ball must match the size of the socket on the trailer hitch coupler. Hitches are divided into classes that specify the gross trailer weight (GTW) and the maximum tongue weight. Always use a hitch rated for the same or higher class. Use a bolted-on or welded-on hitch; clamp-on bumper hitches are not recommended. Be sure the trailer hitch’s release handle is latched with the lock pin installed before towing.

•Be sure the boat is secured to the trailer and the trailer is prop- erly hitched to the towing vehicle before towing.

•Read the manuals supplied with the trailer by the manufacturer.

A trailer is provided as standard equipment with your boat. If you need to obtain another trailer, choose one that is manufactured to carry a boat of the size and weight of your boat. Check the certification label on the left forward side of the trailer. This label is required to show the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), which is the load carrying capacity of the trailer plus the trailer’s weight. Be sure that the total weight of your boat, any cargo, and the trailer weight itself does not exceed the GVWR.

Use safety chains between the towing vehicle and the trailer so the trailer will not detach completely from the towing vehicle if it accidentally comes loose from the hitch ball. Crisscross the chains under the trailer tongue so the tongue will not hit the road surface if it falls loose. Rig the chains as tightly as possible while allowing just enough slack to permit tight turns.

Be sure the tongue weight (vertical weight on the hitch point) is correct. Generally, 5% to 10% of the combined weight of the boat and trailer should be on the tongue. Too much or too little weight can cause difficult steering or trailer swaying.

TRAILERING CHECKLIST

•Check your state laws to be sure your trailer meets all regulations, such as proper licensing, brake, axle load, and safety chain require- ments.

•Check trailer for any loose fasteners or damaged parts.

•Check tires for proper inflation.

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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