Yamaha 252XE 2025 - User Manual

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2025 Yamaha Boat

252XE

255XE

255XD

OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL

F7F-F8199-10

LIT-18626-15-35

Read this manual carefully

before operating this boat.

U.S.A. Edition

Main Page

Important Product Information3
Important Manual Information4
Table of Contents8
General and Important Labels12
Identification Number Records12
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) Number12
Hull Identification Number (HIN)12
Engine Serial Numbers12
Emission Control Information14
Approval Labels of Emission Control Certificate14
Manufactured Date Labels15
Star Labels (4-Star Models)15
Important Labels18
Warning Labels20
Other Labels24
Maximum Capacities24
Safety Information25
Limitations on Who May Operate the Boat25
Cruising Limitations26
Operational Requirements27
Required Equipment28
Additional Equipment Recommendations28
Hazard Information29
Boat Characteristics29
Night Operation30
Wakeboarding and Water-Skiing31
Rules of the Road32
Seating Locations36
To Get more Boating Safety Information37
Enjoy Your Boat Responsibly37
Description38
Boat Glossary38
Location of Main Components39
Exterior Components39
Seats & Interior Components41
Stern Components44
Helm Components45
Engine Components46
Control Function Operation49
Boat Control Functions49
Engine Shut-Off Switch49
Batteries and Battery Switches49
Main Switch51
START/STOP" Buttons51
Remote Control Levers51
Steering53
Tilt Lever54
Drive X Mode (255XD)55
Forward55
Reverse55
Sideways Movement56
Dock Hold56
Pivot Turn57
High Mode57
Sideways Movement Calibration57
Instrument Operation59
Helm Controls59
Switch Panel60
Multi-Function Display Unit Operation61
Touching the Multi-Function Display61
Using the Joystick61
Operation Buttons62
Controller62
Operating the Boat at a Steady Speed (Cruise Assist)62
Operating the Boat with a Minimal Wake (No-Wake Mode)63
Operating the Boat in Reverse with more Thrust (Reverse RPM Control)64
Multi-Function Display Elements65
Screen Tab Bar67
Status Indicator Bar68
Operation Mode69
Home Screen70
Map Screen70
Waypoint71
Track71
Map Settings Screen72
Trip Screen74
Drive Control Screen75
Media Screen77
Radio Screen (AM/FM)77
Weather Screen78
Bluetooth Screen78
Auxiliary Screen79
Zone Control Screen79
System Control Screen80
Setting Screen81
Time Setting Screen81
Depth Alarm Setting Screen81
Unit Setting Screen82
Brightness Setting Screen82
Maintenance Setting Screen82
Language Setting Screen83
Tuner Region Setting Screen83
Auto Volume Setting Screen83
Drive X Setting Screen (255XD)83
Factory Reset Screen84
Flush-Out Ballasts84
Warnings85
Check Engine Warning86
Low Oil Pressure Warning86
Over Temperature Warning86
Low/High Voltage Warning87
Communication Error Warning87
Low Fuel Level Warning87
Depth Warning87
Equipment Operation88
Seats88
Driver's Seat89
Passenger's Seat91
Engine Hood Seat91
Swim Platform Seat (255XE / 255XD)91
Engine Hood92
Storage Compartments93
Anchor Storage Compartment93
Front Underseat Storage Compartments93
Ski Locker94
Rear Underseat Storage Compartment (Starboard)95
Rear Underseat Storage Compartment (Port)95
Enclosed Head Compartment96
Driver's Side Console Compartment97
Stowable Table97
Glove Compartment98
Galley Storage Compartment98
Wet Storage Compartment99
Stern Storage Compartments100
Walk-Through101
Front Walk-Through101
Rear Walk-Through101
Windshield101
Folding Mirror101
Anchor Light103
Bow Ladder104
Swim Platform105
Stern Ladder105
Remote Control Keypad106
Side Table106
Accessory Outlet107
USB Chargers107
Wireless Charger108
Ballast108
Wakeboard Tower109
Collapsing and Setting up the Wakeboard Tower (252XE)109
Collapsing and Setting up the Wakeboard Tower (255XE / 255XD)110
Bimini Top (252XE)111
Setting up the Bimini Top111
Storing the Bimini Top113
Trailering with the Bimini Top114
Removing the Bimini Top114
Installing the Bimini Top115
Bimini Top (255XE / 255XD)115
Removing the Bimini Top115
Installing the Bimini Top116
Operation and Handling Requirements117
Fuel Requirement117
Fuel117
Engine Oil Requirement119
Engine Oil119
Draining the Bilge Water122
Draining the Bilge Water on Land122
Draining the Bilge Water on Water123
First-Time Operation125
Engine Break-In (252XE)125
Engine Break-In (255XE / 255XD)125
Pre-Operation Checks126
Pre-Operation Checklist126
Pre-Operation Check Points127
Pre-Launch Checks127
Steering System Checks127
Remote Control Lever Checks127
Throttle/Shift Paddle Checks (255XD)128
Fire Extinguisher Check129
Access Port Cap Check130
Jet Intake Checks130
Fuel System Checks131
Engine Oil Level Check131
Battery Check132
Bilge Water Check133
Drain Plug Check133
Blower Checks133
Navigation and Anchor Lights Checks134
Horn Check135
Engine Shut-Off Cords (Lanyards) Check135
Post-Launch Checks136
Engine Shut-Off Switch Check136
Cooling Water Pilot Outlet Check136
Fuel Level Check137
Operation138
Driving Your Boat138
Getting to Know Your Boat138
Learning to Operate Your Boat138
Starting the Engines138
Stopping the Engines141
Leaving a Dock141
Turning the Boat142
Boating with Passengers143
Stopping the Boat144
Boarding from the Water145
Boarding from the Bow145
Boarding from a Dock or Landing Jetty145
Docking145
Beaching147
Anchoring147
Crossing Wakes and Swells148
Post-Operation Checks149
Trailering151
Trailering the Boat151
Hitch151
Trailering Checklist151
Backing Your Trailer152
Launching153
Loading153
Lifting154
Care and Storage155
Post-Operation Care155
Flushing the Cooling System155
Cleaning the Boat156
Basic Stain Guide158
Chil Cool Technology Vinyl Upholstery Cleaning & Care159
Battery Care159
Long-Term Storage160
Fuel System160
Lubrication160
Grease Points160
Maintenance162
Owner's/Operator's Manual162
Removing and Installing the Engine Covers162
Periodic Maintenance Chart164
Specifications167
Specifications (1800 CC Engine Models [3-Star])167
Specifications (1800 CC Engine Models [4-Star])169
Specifications (1900 CC Engine Models)171
Trouble Recovery173
Troubleshooting173
Troubleshooting Chart173
Emergency Procedures176
Jet Pump Clean-Out Procedure176
Raising the Shift Gates178
Power Steering System will Not Operate (255XD)179
Jump-Starting180
Fuse Replacement181
Running on One Engine184
Towing the Boat184
Consumer Information185
Limited Warranty185
Yamaha Extended Service (Y.e.s.)187
Sample Float Plan188
Index189

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Brand	Yamaha
Model	252XE 2025
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Language	English