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Inspecting the battery
Check the level of the battery electrolyte
and make sure that the negative and posi-
tive leads are securely tightened.
WARNING@ Battery electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous, causing severe burns, etc.
Electrolyte contains sulfuric acid.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or cloth-
ing.
Antidotes
External: Flush with water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia,
beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Call phy-
sician immediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes
and get prompt medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases.
Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes, etc.,
well away. If using or charging the bat-
tery in an enclosed space, make sure
that it is well ventilated. Always shield
your eyes when working near batter-
ies.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHIL-
DREN.
Be sure to connect the breather hose
to the battery. Fire or explosion could
result if the breather hose is damaged,
obstructed, or not connected properly.
@
CAUTION:@ Be careful not to place the battery on
its side.
Be sure to remove the battery from the
battery compartment when adding
electrolyte or charging the battery.
@
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Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft ................................................ 1-7
Location of main components ................. 2-1
Lubrication............................................... 4-3
Lubrication points .................................. 4-16
M
Maintenance and adjustments ................ 4-7
Multifunction information center ... 2-15, 3-12
O
Oil filter .................................................. 4-12
Oil tank .................................................. 4-12
Oil tank filler cap...................................... 2-6
Oil warning indicator.............................. 2-18
Operating your watercraft...................... 3-19
Operation .............................................. 3-13
Operation of controls and other
functions .................................................. 2-5
Operation requirements .......................... 1-9
Other labels ............................................. 1-6
Owner’s/Operator’s Manual and
tool kit ...................................................... 4-8
P
Periodic maintenance chart..................... 4-9
Post-operation checks........................... 3-31
Pre-operation check list........................... 3-5
Pre-operation check points ..................... 3-6
Pre-operation checks .............................. 3-5
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ... 1-1
Q
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector.................................................. 2-11
R
Recommended equipment .................... 1-11
Replacing the fuse ................................ 4-22
Reset button .......................................... 2-16
Riding watercraft with a passenger ....... 3-20
Rough water operation .......................... 3-30
S
Safe boating rules ................................. 1-13
Safety information ................................... 1-7
Seat ......................................................... 2-5
Specifications ........................................ 4-24
Speedometer......................................... 2-16Starting and boarding in shallow
water ..................................................... 3-22
Starting from a dock .............................. 3-22
Starting the engine ................................ 3-15
Starting the watercraft ........................... 3-21
Start switch.............................................. 2-9
Steering system ...........................2-10, 3-10
Stopping the engine .............................. 3-18
Stopping the watercraft ......................... 3-29
Storage.................................................... 4-1
Storage compartments .......................... 2-20
Submerged watercraft ............................. 5-8
Switches ................................................ 3-12
T
Tachometer ........................................... 2-16
Throttle .................................................. 3-10
Throttle lever ........................................... 2-9
Towing the watercraft .............................. 5-7
Transporting .......................................... 3-33
Troubleshooting ...................................... 5-1
Troubleshooting chart ............................. 5-1
Turning the watercraft ........................... 3-27
W
Warning labels ........................................ 1-3
Watercraft characteristics ...................... 1-12
Water separator ...................................... 3-7
Y
Yamaha Adjustable Sponson
(Y.A.S.).................................................. 2-21
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