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Inspecting the steering cable
Check for smooth operation of the handle-
bars and jet thrust nozzle.
Turn the handlebars as far as possible to
the right and left and check that the differ-
ence of distance A and B between the jet
thrust nozzle and the nozzle is within 5 mm.
If steering is stiff or misadjusted, have a
Yamaha dealer service it.Difference of A and B:
Maximum 5 mm (0.20 in)
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Inspecting and adjusting the
throttle cable
Check that the throttle cable moves back
to the set position smoothly and that free
play is within specification.
1. Squeeze and release the throttle lever. If
the lever does not return smoothly, have
a Yamaha dealer service it.
2. Adjust free play a by loosening the lock-
nut 1 and turning the adjuster 2.
Throttle lever free play:
4–7 mm (0.16–0.28 in)

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●Throttle cable (handlebar end)
Pull the throttle lever and remove the seal 1.
Spray a rust inhibitor into the outer cable. Refit
the seal securely.
●Steering cable (handlebar end)
●Steering cable (nozzle end)
●Nozzle pivot shaft
●QSTS cable (nozzle end)
●QSTS cables (pulley end)

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Index
2-stroke engine oil ................................... 3-4
A
Adjusting the carburetor ........................ 4-20
Adjusting the trolling speed ................... 4-20
Adjusting the Yamaha Adjustable
Sponson (Y.A.S.) .................................. 4-22
B
Battery .............................................. 3-8, 4-4
Beaching the watercraft ........................ 3-30
Bilge ........................................................ 3-7
Bleeding the oil injection pump ............. 4-21
Boarding alone ...................................... 3-23
Boarding and starting in deep water ..... 3-23
Boarding with a passenger.................... 3-24
Bow down.............................................. 2-12
Bow up .................................................. 2-12
C
Capsized watercraft .............................. 3-25
Caution labels ......................................... 1-6
Choke lever ............................................. 2-8
Cleaning and adjusting the spark
plugs...................................................... 4-14
Cleaning the jet intake and impeller ........ 5-4
Cleaning the watercraft ........................... 4-5
Connecting the jumper cables................. 5-6
Cooling water pilot outlet .............. 2-10, 3-12
Cruising limitations .................................. 1-9
D
Docking the watercraft .......................... 3-30
E
Emergency procedures ........................... 5-4
Engine break-in ..................................... 3-13
Engine compartment ............................... 3-6
Engine overheat warning indicator ........ 2-19
Engine overheat warning system .......... 2-13
Engine serial number .............................. 1-1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) ............... 3-11
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 2-8
Engine stop switch .................................. 2-8
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ......... 1-14F
Filling the fuel tank .................................. 3-3
Filling the oil tank .................................... 3-4
Fire extinguisher ...................................... 3-9
Flushing the cooling system .................... 4-1
Front storage compartment ................... 2-20
Fuel and oil.............................................. 3-1
Fuel and oil systems ............................... 3-6
Fuel cock knob ........................................ 2-7
Fuel filter ............................................... 4-10
Fuel meter ............................................. 2-17
Fuel system ............................................. 4-3
Fuel tank ............................................... 4-10
Fuel tank filler cap ................................... 2-6
Fuel warning indicator ........................... 2-18
G
Gasohol ................................................... 3-2
Gasoline .................................................. 3-1
Getting to know your watercraft ............ 3-19
Glove compartment ............................... 2-21
H
Handgrip ................................................ 2-14
Hazard information ................................ 1-12
Hood........................................................ 2-6
Hour meter ............................................ 2-17
Hull Identification Number (HIN).............. 1-1
I
Identification numbers ............................. 1-1
Important labels ....................................... 1-2
Inspecting and adjusting the throttle
cable...................................................... 4-12
Inspecting the battery ............................ 4-18
Inspecting the fuel system ....................... 4-9
Inspecting the oil injection system ......... 4-11
Inspecting the QSTS mechanism .......... 4-13
Inspecting the steering cable................ 4-12
J
Jet unit................................................... 3-11
Jumping the battery ................................. 5-5
L
Label location .......................................... 1-2
Learning to operate your watercraft ...... 3-19
Leaving the watercraft ........................... 3-18

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Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft ................................................ 1-8
Location of main components ................. 2-1
Lubrication............................................... 4-3
Lubrication points .................................. 4-15
M
Maintenance and adjustments ................ 4-6
Multifunction information center ... 2-15, 3-12
O
Oil filter .................................................. 4-11
Oil tank .................................................. 4-11
Oil tank filler cap...................................... 2-6
Oil warning indicator.............................. 2-18
Operating your watercraft...................... 3-19
Operation .............................................. 3-13
Operation of controls and other
functions .................................................. 2-5
Operation requirements ........................ 1-10
Other labels ............................................. 1-7
Owner’s/Operator’s Manual and tool kit .. 4-7
P
Periodic maintenance chart..................... 4-8
Post-operation checks........................... 3-31
Pre-operation check list........................... 3-5
Pre-operation check points ..................... 3-6
Pre-operation checks .............................. 3-5
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ... 1-1
Q
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector.................................................. 2-11
R
Replacing the fuse ................................ 4-21
Reset button .......................................... 2-16
Riding watercraft with a passenger ....... 3-20
Rough water operation .......................... 3-30
S
Safe boating rules ................................. 1-14
Safety information ................................... 1-8
Seat ......................................................... 2-5
Specifications ........................................ 4-23
Speedometer......................................... 2-16
Starting and boarding in shallow
water ..................................................... 3-22Starting from a dock .............................. 3-22
Starting the engine ................................ 3-15
Starting the watercraft ........................... 3-21
Start switch.............................................. 2-9
Steering system ...........................2-10, 3-10
Stopping the engine .............................. 3-18
Stopping the watercraft ......................... 3-29
Storage.................................................... 4-1
Storage compartments .......................... 2-20
Submerged watercraft ............................. 5-8
Switches ................................................ 3-12
T
Tachometer ........................................... 2-16
Throttle .................................................. 3-10
Throttle lever ........................................... 2-9
Towing the watercraft .............................. 5-7
Transporting .......................................... 3-33
Troubleshooting ...................................... 5-1
Troubleshooting chart ............................. 5-1
Turning the watercraft ........................... 3-27
W
Warning labels ........................................ 1-3
Watercraft characteristics ...................... 1-13
Water separator ...................................... 3-7
Y
Yamaha Adjustable Sponson (Y.A.S.) .. 2-21