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EJU01007 
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
Handgrip ............................................... 2-16
Side grips  ............................................. 2-16
Engine overheat warning system  ........ 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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EJU01008 
Location of main components 
1Cooling water pilot outlet
Use to verify cooling water flow.
2Bow eye
Use to attach rope for transporting, mooring or
towing the watercraft in an emergency.
3Front storage compartment
4Hood
5Fuel cock knob
Use to select either normal or reserve fuel flow
from the fuel tank to the carburetors, or to shut
off fuel flow.
6Handlebars
Use to control direction.
7Fuel tank filler cap
8Mooring eye
Use to attach a rope for mooring only.
9Oil tank filler cap
0Choke knob
Use to start a cold engine.
AFootwell
Use to place feet for balance.BFire extinguisher container
Use to store the fire extinguisher.
CIntake grate
Prevents debris from getting into the jet pump.
DSpeed sensor
EJet intake
FDrive shaft
Transmits power from engine to the jet pump.
GHandgrip
Use for suppor t when boarding the watercraft
or when seated facing rearward and acting as
a spotter for a water-skier.
HRear seat
IFront seat
JGlove compartment
KRear storage compartments
LTilt lever
Use to adjust the tilt of the handlebars.
MSide grips
Use for suppor t when riding as a passenger.
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1Fuel tank
2Water separator
Traps water from the breather hose to the fuel
tank.
3Fuel filter
4Oil tank
5Silencer
Prevents water from getting into the engine
and reduces air intake noise.6Spark plug lead
7Spark plugs/Spark plug caps
8Electrical box
Protects electrical components from water.
9Battery
0Flush hose connector
Use to flush the engine cooling water pas-
sages.
AMuffler
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EJU01221 
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
Engine 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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EJU01228 
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. 
@
EJU01984
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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EJU01233 
Oil warning indicator  
If the oil remaining in the tank drops to
about 1.4 L (0.37 US gal, 0.31 Imp gal) or
the oil filter is clogged, the lowest oil level
segment, the oil warning indicator, “OIL” and
the warning light begin to blink. The buzzer
also starts sounding intermittently. 
If the oil warning indicator begins to blink,
refill with engine oil as soon as possible. 
NOTE:@ If the warning indicator blinks with adequate
oil in the tank, check the oil filter for clog-
ging. 
@
EJU01234 
Engine overheat warning 
indicator  
If the engine starts to overheat, the over-
heat warning indicator, “W. T E M P” and the
warning light begin to blink. The buzzer also
starts sounding intermittently. 
Refer to “Engine overheat warning sys-
tem” on page 2-17.
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EJU01040 
OPERATION
Fuel and oil ............................................... 3-1
Gasoline ................................................. 3-1
2-stroke engine oil .................................. 3-2
Filling the fuel tank  ................................. 3-3
Filling the oil tank  ................................... 3-4
Pre-operation checks .............................. 3-5
Pre-operation check list  ......................... 3-5
Pre-operation check points .................... 3-6
Operation ................................................ 3-14
Engine break-in  .................................... 3-14
Launching the watercraft  ..................... 3-16
Starting the engine ............................... 3-16
Stopping the engine  ............................. 3-19
Leaving the watercraft  ......................... 3-19
Operating your watercraft .................... 3-20
Getting to know your watercraft ........... 3-20
Learning to operate your watercraft  .... 3-20
Riding watercraft with passengers  ...... 3-21
Starting the watercraft .......................... 3-22
Boarding and starting in deep water  ... 3-24
Capsized watercraft  ............................. 3-26
Turning the watercraft  .......................... 3-28
Stopping the watercraft ........................ 3-30
Beaching the watercraft  ....................... 3-31
Docking the watercraft  ......................... 3-31
Reverse on waterways  ........................ 3-32
Rough water operation  ........................ 3-32
Post-operation checks ......................... 3-33
Transporting .......................................... 3-35
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EJU01041 
Fuel and oil  
This engine uses Yamaha’s oil injection
system, which provides superior lubrication
by ensuring the proper oil ratio for all operat-
ing conditions. No fuel premixing is neces-
sary except during the engine break-in
period. Simply pour gasoline into the fuel
tank and oil into the oil tank.
EJU01911
Gasoline 
WARNING@ GASOLINE AND ITS VAPORS ARE
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE! 
Do not smoke when refueling, and
keep away from sparks, flames, or
other sources of ignition. 
Stop engine before refueling. 
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with
the watercraft in a horizontal position. 
Do not stand or sit on the watercraft
while refueling in case of fire. 
Take care not to spill gasoline. If gaso-
line spills, wipe it up immediately with
dry rags. Always properly dispose of
gasoline-soaked rags. 
Avoid overfilling the fuel tank. Stop fill-
ing when the fuel level just reaches the
bottom of the filler tube. Do not fill up
the filler tube because fuel expands as
it warms up and could overflow. If tem-
porarily leaving the watercraft with a
full fuel tank, do not leave it in direct
sunlight. Leave it in a well-ventilated
area with the watercraft in a horizontal
position. 
Tighten the filler cap securely after
refueling. 
If you should swallow some gasoline,
inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get
gasoline in your eyes, get immediate
medical attention. 
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