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EJU10070
FEATURES AND
FUNCTIONS
Location of main components .............. 2-1
Operation of controls and other
functions ................................................... 2-5
Seat ........................................................ 2-5
Hood ....................................................... 2-6
Fuel tank filler cap .................................. 2-6
Oil tank filler cap ..................................... 2-6
Engine stop switch ................................. 2-7
Engine shut-off switch ............................ 2-7
Throttle lever .......................................... 2-7
Start switch ............................................. 2-8
Cooling water pilot outlet ....................... 2-8
Steering system ..................................... 2-9
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector ................................................. 2-10
Handgrip ............................................... 2-11
Engine overheat warning system ........ 2-12
Exhaust temperature warning
system .................................................. 2-13
Yamaha Engine Management System
(YEMS) ................................................. 2-14
Multifunction information center .......... 2-15
Tachometer .......................................... 2-16
Speedometer ....................................... 2-16
Fuel meter ............................................ 2-16
Hour meter/Voltmeter .......................... 2-17
Fuel warning indicator .......................... 2-17
Oil warning indicator ............................ 2-18
Check engine warning indicator .......... 2-18
Engine overheat warning indicator ...... 2-19
Exhaust temperature warning
indicator ................................................ 2-19
Storage compartments ........................ 2-20
Yamaha Adjustable Sponson (YAS) ... 2-21
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EJU10080
Location of main components
1Handlebars
Use to control direction.
2Fuel tank filler cap
3Rope hole
4Footwell
Use to place feet for balance.
5Intake grate
Prevents debris from getting into the jet pump.
6Speed sensor
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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
5Jet intake
6Handgrip
7Seat
8Glove compartment
9Yamaha Adjustable Sponson (YAS)
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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.
4Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS) selector
Use to select the trim angle of the watercraft.
5Engine shut-off switch
Remove the clip to stop the engine and dis-
able it from starting.
6Start switch
Push to start the engine.
7Multifunction information center
Use to check watercraft operation.8Throttle lever
Use to accelerate and decelerate.
9Oil tank filler cap
0Stern drain plugs
Use to drain water in the bilge when the water-
craft is on dry land.
AJet thrust nozzle
Changes the direction of jet thrust according
to handlebar position.
BRide plate
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1Spark plugs/Spark plug caps
2Electrical box
Protects electrical components from water.
3Flush hose connector
Use to flush the engine cooling water pas-
sages.
4Spark plug lead
5Muffler
6Fuel tank
7Oil tank8Battery
9Fire extinguisher container
0Water separator
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EJU10090
Operation of controls and
other functions
EJU10100
Seat
There is a seat latch 1 at the rear of the
seat to remove the seat.
To remove the seat:
Pull the seat latch up, and then pull the
seat off.
To install the seat:
Insert the projection on the front of the
seat into the stay on the deck, and then
push the rear of the seat down to lock it in
place securely.
NOTE:@ Make sure that the seat is properly secured
before operating the watercraft.
@
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EJU10110
Hood
To open the hood, push the latch 1
down, 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.
@
EJU10120
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.
@
EJU10131
Oil tank filler cap
To remove the oil tank filler cap 1, turn it
counterclockwise.
NOTE:@ Make sure that the oil tank filler cap is prop-
erly secured before operating the watercraft.
@
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EJU10150
Engine stop switch
Push this switch 1 (red button) to stop
the engine normally.
EJU10160
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.
@
EJU10180
Throttle lever
Squeeze the throttle lever 1 to increase
engine speed.
Release the throttle lever to decrease
engine speed or to return it to the idle posi-
tion.
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