Controls (Throttle/Shift); Reverse Gate Mechanism Inspection - Yamaha AR230 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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M
AINTENANCE

CONTROLS (THROTTLE/SHIFT)

Check the control levers for smooth
operation and proper shifting.
1) Remove the engine stop switch cord
(lanyard) and ignition keys.
2) Push and pull the control levers
through their full range, from Neutral
to wide-open throttle Forward and
from Neutral to Reverse. Operation
should be smooth.
3) While a second person watches from
the stern, move the control levers to
the Forward position. Check that
the shift gates lift completely to the
stops.
4) While the second person watches,
move the levers back to the Reverse
position. Check that the shift gates
drop down over the nozzles to the
stops.
If the controls do not operate smooth-
ly or correctly, ask your authorized
Yamaha Boat dealer for service.
WARNING
Before starting the engine, check the
operation of each engine's throttle/
shift lever. It should move smoothly
through the full range of operation.
& C
ARE
Otherwise, there could be loss of
control and an accident.
REVERSE GATE MECHANISM
INSPECTION
1) Remove the engine stop switch lan-
2) Put the throttle levers in the idle
3) Push the shift lever to Forward from
4) Pull the shift lever back from Forward
If reverse gates do not operate smooth-
ly or correctly, ask your authorized
Yamaha Boat dealer for service.
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yard and ignition keys.
position (otherwise the shift lever
will not move).
the Neutral position while a second
person observes shift gate move-
ment from outside the boat. Both
shift gates should lift completely to
the stops.
through Neutral to Reverse. The
observer should check for proper
movement of the shift gates. Both
gates should drop down over the
nozzles to the stops.