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Hood
To open the hood, pull the latch 1 up,
and then lift the hood up.
To close the hood, push the hood down to
lock it in place.
NOTE:
Make sure that the hood is properly secured
before operating the watercraft.
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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.
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Oil tank filler cap
To remove the oil tank filler cap:
1. Open the hood. (See page 2-6 for hood.)
2. Turn the filler cap 2 counterclockwise.
NOTE:
Make sure that the oil tank filler cap is prop-
erly secured and the hood is closed before
operating the watercraft.
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Storage compartments
A front storage compartment, a glove
compartment, and seat storage compart-
ments are provided.
NOTE:
●Make sure that the storage compartments
are properly secured before operating the
watercraft.
●The storage compartments are not
designed to be waterproof. If you carry
objects that must be kept dry, such as the
manuals, put them in a waterproof bag.
Front storage compartment
Two storage compartments are located at
the bow.
To open the front storage compartment,
pull the hood latch 1 up, and then open the
hood.
To close the front storage compartment,
push down on the rear of the hood until it
latches securely.
NOTE:
The lower storage compartment 3 is provided
under the upper storage compartment 2.
To access the lower storage compartment,
remove the upper storage compartment.
CAUTION:
Store only soft, light weight objects,
such as rope or rags, in the lower storage
compartment. Storing hard or heavy
objects, such as tools or cans, may dam-
age the compartment.
Upper storage compartment:
Capacity: 44 L (4.4 US gal, 3.6 Imp gal)
Load limit: 5 kg (11 lb)
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Filling the fuel tank
CAUTION:
Be careful when refueling. Avoid getting
water or other contaminants in the fuel
tank. Contaminated fuel can cause poor
running or engine damage.
1. Open the hood and remove the front
storage compartment. Also, remove all
seats, so you can watch the fuel level.
(See page 2-6 for hood, and pages 2-4
and 2-5 for seats.)
2. Open the fuel tank filler cap, and slowly
add fuel to the fuel tank.
3. Stop filling when the fuel just reaches the
top of the fuel tank.
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2-stroke engine oil
If YAMALUBE 2-W is not available,
another 2-stroke engine oil with an NMMA-
certified TC-W3 rating may be used.Fuel tank capacity:
Total: 50 L (13.2 US gal, 11 Imp gal)
Reserve: 12 L (3.17 US gal, 2.64 Imp gal)
Recommended engine oil:
YAMALUBE 2-W
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Filling the oil tank
WARNING
●Do not add gasoline to the oil tank.
Fire or explosion could result.
●Oil in the bilge is a serious fire hazard.
Wipe up any spilled oil immediately.
CAUTION:
Do not allow the oil tank to become com-
pletely empty. If the oil tank becomes
empty the oil injection pump must be
bled to ensure proper oil flow, otherwise
engine damage may occur. If bleeding of
the oil pump is necessary, have a
Yamaha dealer bleed it.
1. Open the hood and remove the front
storage compartment. Also, remove all
seat, so you can watch the oil level. (See
page 2-6 for hood, and pages 2-4 and
2-5 for seats.)
2. Open the oil tank filler cap, and very
slowly add engine oil to the oil tank.
3. Stop pouring when the oil just reaches
the bottom of the filler tube.
Oil tank capacity:
3.8 L (1.0 US gal, 0.84 Imp gal)
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