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●Do not attempt to modify this watercraft!
Modifications to your watercraft may
reduce safety and reliability, and render
the watercraft unsafe or illegal for use.
●Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
to wrist and keep it free from the handle-
bars so that the engine stops if the opera-
tor falls off. After riding, remove the
engine shut-off cord from the watercraft to
avoid accidental starting or unauthorized
use by children or others.
●Scan carefully for swimmers and stay
away from swimming areas. Swimmers
are hard to see and you could acciden-
tally hit someone in the water.
●Avoid being hit by another boat! You
should always take the responsibility to
watch for traffic; other boaters may not be
watching for you. If they do not see you,
or you maneuver more quickly than other
boaters expect, you risk a collision.
●Maintain a safe distance from other boats
or watercraft, and also watch for boats’ ski
ropes or fishing lines. Obey the “Safe
boating rules,” and be sure to check
behind you before making a turn. (See
Safe boating rules on page 1-17.)
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Hazard information
●When transporting or storing your water-
craft, always place the fuel cock knob in
the “OFF” position, otherwise gasoline
may overflow from the carburetor.
●Never start the engine or let it run for any
length of time in an enclosed area.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide,
a colorless, odorless gas that may cause
loss of consciousness and death within a
short time. Always operate the watercraft
in an open area.
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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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1Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
Attach to wrist so that the engine stops if the
operator falls off the watercraft.
2Engine stop switch
Push to stop the engine normally.
3Clip
Insert into the engine shut-off switch to enable
starting of the engine.
Remove to stop the engine or prevent acci-
dental star ting of the engine or unauthorized
use of the watercraft.
4Engine shut-off switch
Remove the clip to stop the engine and dis-
able it from starting.
5Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS) selector
Use to select the trim angle of the watercraft.
6Start switch
Push to start the engine.
7Adjustable rearview mirrors
8Multifunction meter
Use to check watercraft operation.9Shift lever
Use to put the watercraft into forward or
reverse.
0Throttle lever
Use to accelerate and decelerate.
ACleat
Use to attach a towrope for pulling a water-
skier.
BEyes
Use to attach rope for transporting or mooring.
CDeck drain outlets
Drains water from the footwell.
DStern drain plugs
Use to drain water in the bilge when the water-
craft is on dry land.
EJet thrust nozzle
Changes the direction of jet thrust according
to handlebar position.
FReverse gate
Controls direction of jet thrust when in reverse.
GRide plate
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Engine stop switch
Push this switch 1 (red button) to stop
the engine normally.
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Engine shut-off switch
Insert the clip 1, on the end of the engine
shut-off cord 2, under the engine shut-off
switch 3 (black button). The engine will stop
automatically when the clip is removed from
the switch, such as if the operator falls off
the watercraft.
WARNING
●Always attach the engine shut-off cord
to your wrist and the clip to the engine
shut-off switch BEFORE starting the
engine.
●To prevent accidental starting of the
engine or unauthorized use by chil-
dren or others, always remove the clip
from the shut-off switch when the
engine is not running.
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Choke knob
Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by the
choke.
Pull the knob 1 out to turn the choke on.
Push the knob in to turn the choke off.
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Cooling water pilot outlet
This watercraft is equipped with a cooling
water pilot outlet.
When the engine is running, cooling
water is circulated in the engine, and then it
is discharged from the pilot outlet.
To check for proper operation of the cool-
ing system, check that water is being dis-
charged from the pilot outlet. If water is not
being discharged from the outlet, cooling
water may not be circulating in the engine.
When this occurs, stop the engine and check
for the cause. (See pages 2-16 and 5-4 for
further instructions.)
NOTE:
If the cooling water passages are dry, it will
take about 20 seconds for the water to reach
the outlet after the engine is started.
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Steering system
Your watercraft can be steered by turning
the handlebars 1 the same direction you
wish to travel.
When the handlebars are turned, the
angle of the jet thrust nozzle 2 is changed,
and the direction of the watercraft is
changed accordingly. Since the strength of
the jet thrust determines the speed and
direction of a turn, the throttle must always
be open when attempting a turn, except at
trolling speed.
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Engine overheat warning
system
This model is equipped with an engine
overheat warning system.
If the engine starts to overheat, the warn-
ing light, the indicator for the water tempera-
ture symbol, and “W.TEMP” display begin to
blink, the buzzer sounds, and the engine
speed will be limited to about 3,000 r/min.
When this occurs, check for water dis-
charge at the cooling water pilot outlet. If
there is no discharge of water, reduce the
engine speed and beach the watercraft, and
then check the intake grate and impeller for
clogging.
WARNING
Before attempting to remove weeds or
debris from the intake grate or impeller,
shut the engine off and remove the clip
from the engine shut-off switch. Severe
injury or death could result from coming
in contact with the rotating parts of the
jet pump.
CAUTION:
If you cannot locate and correct the
cause of the overheating, consult a
Yamaha dealer. Continuing to operate at
higher speeds could result in severe
engine damage.
NOTE:
Press any button on the multifunction meter
to stop the buzzer.
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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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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.
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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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