Yamaha SR210 - Post-Operation Checks

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POST-OPERATION
CHECKS
POST-OPERATION CHECKS
These post-operation procedures are
developed to help preserve the long-
term appearance and reliability of your
boat. Perform these procedures as
soon as possible after the boat is
loaded back on the trailer after the
day’s use.
Some owners plan to moor their boat
seasonally, rather than keeping it on
the trailer between uses. This extended
mooring is not recommended. Proper
flushing of the cooling system on each
engine is not possible with the boat in
the water. In addition, long-term moor-
ing can increase the need for mainte-
nance as well as accelerate the rate of
deterioration of sacrificial anodes and
other components. If you do decide to
moor your boat, be sure to remove it
periodically to clean the hull and jet
pump area. The frequency of mainte-
nance will depend upon whether the
water is salt or fresh and other local
water conditions.
Leaving the boat in the water for
extended periods will accelerate the
rate of normal deterioration of the jet
pump components and hull finish.
Stray electrical voltage in the water,
marine organisms, and saltwater
corrosion are a few of the conditions
that can adversely affect the life of
many boat components.
1) After putting the boat on the trailer,
flush cooling system on each
engine to prevent the cooling sys-
tem from clogging up with salt,
sand, or dirt. Refer to page 4-1 for
the cooling system flushing proce-
dure.
2) Drain residual water from the
exhaust system by starting the
engine, then alternately pushing the
control lever up to half throttle and
back to idle for 10 to 15 seconds.
Never run the engine at full throttle
or for more than 15 seconds while
the boat is out of the water. The
engine may overheat and/or seize.
3) Wash down the hull, helm, and both
jet drive units with fresh water.
4) Open the rear platform hatch, and
check for any water pooled on top of
the clean-out port caps. If water is
found, remove the caps, let water
drain, then reinstall the caps. See
Page 5-5 for more information.
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