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Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble with your watercraft, use this section to check for the possible
cause.
If you cannot find the cause, or if the procedure for replacement or repair is not described
in this Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, have a Yamaha dealer perform the necessary service.
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Troubleshooting chart
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
Engine does not
startStarter motor does not turn over
Engine shut-
off switchClip not in place Install clip
2-8
Fuse Burned out Replace the fuse and
check wiring4-21
Battery Run down Recharge 4-18
Poor terminal connec-
tionsTighten as required
4-18
Terminal corroded Clean —
Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Micro-com-
puterOverheat mode Cool down engine
2-13
Starter motor turns over
Fuel cock Turned to “OFF” Turn the fuel cock to
“ON”2-7
Fuel Empty Refill as soon as possi-
ble3-3
Stale or contaminated Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-9
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-10
Spark plug Fouled or defective Clean or replace 4-14
Spark plug cap Not connected or loose Connect properly 4-14
Crankcase Filled with water Crank engine with plug
out until clean5-8
Fuel filter Clogged or water
pooledHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-10
Choke Choke valve can not be
closed surely by lever
operationHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
