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FEATURES AND
FUNCTIONS
Location of main components............... 2-1
Operation of controls and other
functions.................................................... 2-4
Rear seat................................................. 2-4
Front seat ................................................ 2-5
Hood ........................................................ 2-6
Fuel tank filler cap ................................... 2-7
Oil tank filler cap...................................... 2-7
Fuel cock knob........................................ 2-8
Engine stop switch .................................. 2-9
Engine shut-off switch............................. 2-9
Choke knob ............................................. 2-9
Throttle lever ......................................... 2-10
Start switch............................................ 2-10
Cooling water pilot outlet ...................... 2-11
Steering system .................................... 2-11
Tilt lever ................................................. 2-12
Shift lever .............................................. 2-13
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector .................................................. 2-14
Engine overheat warning system ......... 2-16
Handgrip................................................ 2-17
Side grips .............................................. 2-17
Multifunction meter................................ 2-18
PADLOC (Programmable digital locking
ignition) .................................................. 2-19
Tachometer ........................................... 2-21
Speedometer ........................................ 2-22
Fuel meter ............................................. 2-22
Engine oil meter .................................... 2-23
Clock ..................................................... 2-23
Hour meter ............................................ 2-24
Trip timer ............................................... 2-24
Tripmeter ............................................... 2-25
Fuel warning indicator........................... 2-25
Oil warning indicator ............................. 2-26
Engine overheat warning indicator....... 2-26
Battery warning indicator ...................... 2-27
Storage compartments ......................... 2-28
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Fuel tank filler cap
To remove the fuel tank filler cap 1, turn it
counterclockwise.
NOTE:
Make sure that the fuel tank filler cap is
properly secured before operating the water-
craft.
EJU00001N
Oil tank filler cap
To remove the oil tank filler cap:
1. Remove the rear and front seats. (See
pages 2-4 to 2-5 for rear and front seat
installation and removal procedures.)
2. Turn the filler cap 2 counterclockwise.
To install the oil tank filler cap:
Install the filler cap, and then install the
seats.
NOTE:
Make sure that the oil tank filler cap is prop-
erly secured before operating the watercraft.
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Multifunction meter
This meter contains following functions for
help and convenience in operating the
watercraft.
1
“MODE” button
2
“SET” button
3
“CODE” setting buttons
4
Tachometer
5
Speedometer
6
Fuel meter
7
Engine oil meter
8
Display for Clock, Hour meter, Trip meter and
Trip timer
9
Warning light
0
Display for PADLOC and direction of warning
indicator
A
Battery warning indicator
B
Overheat warning indicator
C
Fuel warning indicator
D
Oil warning indicator
CAUTION:
●Do not run the engine at full throttle or
more than 15 seconds to check the
meter for operation on land. The
engine could overheat.
●Use the specified resistor-type spark
plugs and caps, otherwise the meter
may function erratically.
NOTE:
The demonstration mode display starts
showing after the engine starts. Then all dis-
plays light up and the buzzer sounds twice.
The meter will operate normally after a few
seconds. The current display will continue to
operate for 30 seconds after the engine
stops.
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Engine oil meter
The engine oil meter is provided for con-
venient oil level checking while operating the
watercraft.
The engine oil meter has 3 segments
which show the amount of oil remaining in
the oil tank.
NOTE:
The indication of the segments differs
depending on your operating condition. Use
the meter as a reference.
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Clock
A 12-hour clock is provided in this meter.
To show the clock, press the “MODE” but-
ton until the display shows “CLOCK” while
the engine is running.
1. When the display shows “CLOCK,” press
the mode button for at least 3 seconds.
2. The buzzer will sound once. The hour
display and “SET” start blinking. Then
press the “A/SET” button until the
desired hour is displayed.
3. Press the “MODE” button again.
4. The buzzer will sound once. The minute
display and “SET” start blinking. Then
press the “A/SET” button until the
desired minute is displayed.
5. Press the “MODE” button again.
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6. The buzzer will sound twice. The warn-
ing light and “SET” blink for 2 seconds.
Then the display turns to “CLOCK” and
shows the time.
NOTE:
If the battery terminal is disconnected, the
clock will be reset to 12:00.
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Hour meter
The hour meter is provided to make it
easy to follow the maintenance schedule.
The meter shows how many hours of
engine operation have elapsed since the
watercraft was new.
To show the hour meter, press the
“MODE” button until the display shows
“HOUR.M” while the engine is running.
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Trip timer
The trip timer is provided for counting the
time traveled on a given trip.
To show the trip timer, press the “MODE”
button until the display shows “TRIP.T” while
the engine is running.
1
Minutes
2
Seconds
1. When the display shows “TRIP.T,” press
the “A/SET” button to start counting. The
buzzer will sound once.
2. Press the “A/SET” button again to stop
counting. The buzzer will sound once.
3. Press “MODE” button for at least
2 seconds to set the time back to 00:00.
The buzzer will sound twice. The time
display and “TRIP.T” blink for 2 seconds.
Now it is ready to start counting.
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Rear storage compartments
The rear storage compartments 6 are
located on both sides of the aft deck.
To open a rear storage compartment, pull
the latch 5 up, and then open the cover.
To close a rear storage compartment,
push down on the cover until it latches
securely.
NOTE:
Make sure that the rear storage compart-
ments are properly secured before operat-
ing the watercraft.
WARNING
●The rear storage compartments are
not ventilated. Fuel vapors can be a
fire or explosion hazard. To avoid
injury or death, do not store fuel or
flammable liquids here.
●Cargo should not exceed 22.5 kg
(50 lb) in either the port or starboard
storage compartment.
NOTE:
There is a drain plug 7 in each compart-
ment. To drain water in a rear storage com-
partment into the engine compartment,
remove the plug by turning it counterclock-
wise.
Rear storage compartments:
Capacity: 160 L (42.3 US gal, 35.2 Imp gal)
Load limit: 22.5 kg (50 lb)
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Fire extinguisher
Check that there is a full fire extinguisher
on board. The fire extinguisher container 1 is
located under the rear seat. (See page 2-4 for
rear seat removal procedures.)
To open the fire extinguisher container
cap2 turn it counterclockwise.
After inserting the fire extinguisher make
sure that the container cap is tightened
securely.
NOTE:
●See the instructions supplied by the fire
extinguisher manufacturer for checking
the fire extinguisher. Always keep the
extinguisher in the fire extinguisher con-
tainer.
●Always carry a fire extinguisher on board.
A fire extinguisher is not standard equip-
ment with this watercraft. If you do not
have one, contact a Yamaha dealer or a
fire extinguisher dealer to obtain one
meeting the proper specifications.
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CAUTION:
Be sure to remove the clip from the shut-
off switch, otherwise the engine will
overheat and engine damage may occur.
1. Shut the engine off by removing the clip
from the engine shut-off switch.
2. Swim to the rear of the watercraft. Climb
onto the right side of the capsized water-
craft and place both feet on the rub rail
near the stern.
NOTE:
If the port side of the capsized watercraft is
tilting upward, first tilt the watercraft so the
port side is down by using your weight to
press down on the rub rail.
3. Grasp the ride plate with your left hand
and place your right hand under the
intake grate.
4. Lean backwards and forcefully pull the
watercraft clockwise until it is upright.
CAUTION:
Do not turn the watercraft over counter-
clockwise, otherwise water may leak into
the carburetor and engine and cause
damage.
5. Start the engine, and then head for
shore to inspect the engine for water
damage.
CAUTION:
If the watercraft has been capsized for
5 minutes or more, air may have entered
the oil injection system. Leave the engine
off, or operate only at trolling speed, for
10 minutes after the watercraft has been
turned right-side up. This will allow any
air to bleed off.
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