5-2
E
Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel Empty Refill as soon as possi-
ble3-4
Stale or contaminated Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-10
Too much oil in fuel
mixing ratioCorrect fuel-to-oil ratio
to 50:13-3
Choke Knob is left pulled Push fully in 2-6
Fuel filter Clogged or water
pooledHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-11
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-11
Spark plug Fouled or defective Replace 4-13
Incorrect heat range Replace 4-13
Gap incorrect Adjust 4-13
Spark plug cap Loose Connect properly 4-13
Cracked, torn or dam-
agedReplace
4-13
Electrical wir-
ingLoose electrical con-
nectionsTighten or connect
properly—
Carburetor Incorrect idle adjust-
mentAdjust idle
4-19
Clogged Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-19
Wate rcr af t slow or
loses powerCavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 5-3
Impeller damaged or
wornHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer5-3
Engine over-
heatedJet intake clogged Clean
5-3
Fuel filter Clogged Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-11
Spark plug Fouled or defective Replace 4-13
Incorrect heat range Replace 4-13
Gap incorrect Adjust 4-13
Spark plug
capsLoose Connect properly
4-13
Fuel Stale or contaminated Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-10 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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CAUTION:@Always avoid operating your watercraft in
areas where weed growth is thick. If trav-
eling in weeded areas is unavoidable,
operate the engine alternately at partial
throttle and full throttle. Weeds tend to
accumulate more at a steady speed and
at trolling speed. If weeds clog the intake
or impeller area and cause cavitation, fol-
low the cleaning procedure above.
@
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Jumping the battery
If the watercraft battery has run down, the
engine can be started using a 12-volt bat-
tery and jumper cables.
WARNING@Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dan-
gerous, causing severe burns, etc. Elec-
trolyte contains sulfuric acid. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Antidotes
External: Flush with water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia,
beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Call physi-
cian immediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes
and get prompt medical attention
Batteries give off explosive gases. Keep
sparks, flame, cigarettes, etc. well away.
If using or charging the battery in an
enclosed area, make sure that it is well
ventilated. Always shield your eyes when
working near batteries.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHIL-
DREN
@
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Index
2-stroke engine oil ................................... 3-2
A
Adjusting the carburetor ........................ 4-19
Adjusting the choke cable ..................... 4-16
Adjusting the jet thrust nozzle angle ..... 4-21
Adjusting the steering friction ................ 4-20
Adjusting the trolling speed ................... 4-19
Approval label of Emission control
certificate ................................................. 1-2
B
Battery .............................................. 3-8, 4-5
Beaching the watercraft ........................ 3-30
Bilge ........................................................ 3-7
Boarding and starting in deep water ..... 3-22
Boarding and starting in shallow
water ..................................................... 3-24
C
Capsized watercraft .............................. 3-26
Caution label ........................................... 1-7
Choke knob ............................................. 2-6
Cleaning and adjusting the spark
plugs...................................................... 4-13
Cleaning the jet intake and impeller ........ 5-3
Cleaning the watercraft ........................... 4-6
Connecting the jumper cables................. 5-5
Cooling water pilot outlet ................ 2-7, 3-12
Cruising limitations .................................. 1-9
E
Emergency procedures ........................... 5-3
Emission control information ................... 1-2
Engine break-in ..................................... 3-13
Engine compartment ............................... 3-6
Engine overheat warning system ............ 2-9
Engine serial number .............................. 1-1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) ............... 3-11
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 2-5
Engine stop switch .................................. 2-5
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ......... 1-14
F
Filling the fuel tank .................................. 3-4Fire extinguisher ...................................... 3-9
Flushing the cooling system .................... 4-1
Fuel and oil.............................................. 3-1
Fuel cock knob ........................................ 2-4
Fuel filter ............................................... 4-11
Fuel system ......................................3-6, 4-5
Fuel tank ............................................... 4-11
Fuel tank filler cap ................................... 2-4
G
Gasohol ................................................... 3-2
Gasoline .................................................. 3-1
Getting to know your watercraft ............ 3-19
H
Hazard information ................................ 1-12
Hood........................................................ 2-3
Hull Identification Number (HIN).............. 1-1
I
Identification numbers ............................. 1-1
Important labels ....................................... 1-3
Inspecting and adjusting the throttle
cable...................................................... 4-12
Inspecting the battery ............................ 4-17
Inspecting the fuel system ..................... 4-10
Inspecting the steering cable................ 4-12
J
Jet unit................................................... 3-11
Jumping the battery ................................. 5-4
K
Kneeling ................................................ 3-25
L
Label location .......................................... 1-3
Learning to operate your watercraft ...... 3-19
Leaving the watercraft ........................... 3-18
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft ................................................ 1-8
Location of main components ................. 2-1
Lubrication............................................... 4-3
Lubrication points .................................. 4-14
M
Maintenance and adjustments ................ 4-7
Mixing fuel and oil ................................... 3-3
O
Operating positions ............................... 3-25
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