Operation Of Controls And Other Functions; Steering; Tilt Lever - Yamaha 212SS Owner's Manual

OPERATION OF
CONTROLS AND
OTHER FUNCTIONS

STEERING

30
20
MPH
40
10
4 5 50 2
0
3 6
RPM
x1000
2 7 1
0
1 8
9
0
M
T
M
BLOWER
1 Steering Wheel
Your boat can be steered by turning
the steering wheel the same direction
you wish to travel, to the right or left.
When the wheel is turned, the angle of
the jet (output) nozzles at the rear of
the craft is changed, and the change
in direction of the nozzles changes the
direction of the boat accordingly. Since
the strength of the jet thrust determines
the speed and direction of a turn, the
throttle must always be opened above
idle when attempting a turn, except at
trolling speed.
Because boats steer from the stern
(rear), the stern of the boat swings out
in the opposite direction of your turn.
If you turn to the starboard (right), for
example, the stern of the boat will swing
to the left. Keep this in mind when navi-
gating near a person in the water, such
as a down skier, or an obstacle, such
as a dock.
5
4 BILGE
6
3 RPM
x1000 7
8
HORN
9
NAV/ANC
T
COURT
LTS
12V
AQUA PLAY
PORT
STBD
F
EATURES

TILT LEVER

WARNING
• Never touch the tilt lever during
operation, otherwise the steer-
ing wheel could suddenly change
position, which may lead to an
accident.
• Be sure the steering wheel is
locked in position after adjust-
ment. If the steering wheel is not
locked in position, it may sud-
denly change position during
operation, which may lead to an
accident.
The tilt lever 1 is located under the
steering wheel and is used to adjust the
tilt of the steering wheel. There are five
positions.
To adjust the tilt, pull the lever up, and
then move the steering wheel up or
down to the desired position. The lever
will lock into place when the wheel is
moved into one of the five available
positions.
2-5
& F
UNCTIONS
2