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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 1-12.)
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Recommended equipment
The following items should be carried on
board your watercraft:

Sound-signaling device
You should carry a whistle or other sound-
signaling device that can be used to sig-
nal other boats.

Visual distress signals
It is recommended that an authority-
approved pyrotechnic device be stored in
a waterproof container on your watercraft.
A mirror can also be used as an emer-
gency signal. Contact your Yamaha
dealer for more information.

Watch
A watch is helpful so you will know how
long you have been operating.

Towline
A towline can be used to tow a disabled
watercraft in an emergency.
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Location of main components
1Rope hole
Use to attach rope for transporting, mooring or
towing the watercraft in an emergency.
2Storage pouch
3Steering pole
Adjusts to suit operator’s riding posture.
4Handlebars
Use to control direction.
5Riding tray
Stand or kneel here for balance.
6Fuel tank filler cap
7Hood
8Steering cover9Hood latch
Locks the hood.
0Jet thrust nozzle
Changes the direction of jet thrust according
to handlebar position.
ACooling water pilot outlet
Use to verify cooling water flow.
BIntake grate
Prevents debris from getting into the jet pump.
CJet intake
DRide plate
EDrive shaft
Transmits power from the engine to the jet
pump.
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Steering pole
The steering pole varies in height with the
operator’s posture, enabling the operator to
assume various riding positions.
When removing the hood for pre-opera-
tion checks, maintenance, etc., lift the steer-
ing pole 1 and use the lock pin 2 to
support it. Move the lock pin into the detent.
Make sure the lock pin is returned to the
stowed position after installing the hood.
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3. Start the engine and operate the water-
craft to discharge any water remaining in
the engine compartment. (If the engine
does not start, see page 5-6, “Towing the
watercraft” or page 5-7, “Submerged
watercraft.”)
NOTE:@
To efficiently discharge water from the
engine compartment, operate the water-
craft as straight as possible and above
planing speed for at least 2 minutes.

To stabilize the watercraft when accelerat-
ing to planing speed, maintain a low cen-
ter of gravity by operating it in the
kneeling position.
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Transporting
WARNING@ Always place the fuel cock knob in the
“OFF” position when transporting the
watercraft, otherwise fuel could leak out
into the engine or engine compartment,
which would create a fire hazard.
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Transport this watercraft using the special
trailer that incorporates a hole into which the
pin 1 can be inserted and locked after
passing it through the rope hole 2.
After securing the bow with the pin,
secure the stern with ropes or tie downs 4
over the gunwale. Use a rubber shock
cord3 to hold the steering pole.
CAUTION:@
Do not route ropes or tie downs over
the steering pole, as they may damage
it. Also, wrap the ropes or tie downs
with towels or rags where they touch
the body of the watercraft to avoid
scratching or damage.

Do not transport the watercraft with
steering pole up, or the steering pole
may be damaged during transporta-
tion.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
AND EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES
Troubleshooting ...................................... 5-1
Troubleshooting chart ............................ 5-1
Emergency procedures .......................... 5-3
Cleaning the jet intake and impeller ...... 5-3
Jumping the battery ............................... 5-4
Towing the watercraft ............................ 5-6
Submerged watercraft ........................... 5-7
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Towing the watercraft
If the watercraft becomes inoperative in
the water, it can be towed to shore.
If the watercraft must be towed in an
emergency using a tow line, the operator
should ride the watercraft, holding onto the
handlebars and supporting his body weight
on the riding tray. This will help keep the bow
of the watercraft out of the water.
CAUTION:@
Tow the watercraft at 5 mph (8 km/h) or
less, otherwise water could enter the
engine through the exhaust passages
or through the air intake and flood the
engine compartment if it is towed too
fast.

Tow the watercraft using the rope
hole1 only.

The bow must be kept up out of the
water during towing to prevent water
from entering the engine compart-
ment.
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WARNING@
The watercraft should only be towed in
an emergency.

The towline should be long enough so
that the watercraft will not collide with
the towing boat when slowing down. A
good rule of thumb is a towline that is
three times the combined length of the
towing boat and the watercraft.

The operator of the towing boat must
keep speed to a minimum and avoid
traffic or obstacles which could be a
hazard to the operator on the water-
craft.
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Operation of controls and other
functions .................................................. 2-3
Operation requirements .......................... 1-8
Other labels ............................................. 1-5
Owner’s/Operator’s Manual and
tool kit ...................................................... 4-8
P
Periodic maintenance chart..................... 4-9
Post-operation checks........................... 3-32
Pre-operation check list........................... 3-5
Pre-operation check points ..................... 3-6
Pre-operation checks .............................. 3-5
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number .................................................... 1-1
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Recommended equipment .................... 1-10
Replacing the fuse ................................ 4-20
Rough water operation .......................... 3-31
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Safe boating rules ................................. 1-12
Safety information ................................... 1-6
Specifications ........................................ 4-23
Standing ................................................ 3-25
Starting the engine ................................ 3-15
Starting the watercraft ........................... 3-21
Start switch.............................................. 2-6
Steering pole .................................. 2-8, 3-10
Steering system ............................. 2-7, 3-10
Stopping the engine .............................. 3-18
Stopping the watercraft ......................... 3-30
Storage.................................................... 4-1
Storage pouch ....................................... 2-10
Submerged watercraft ............................. 5-7
Switches ................................................ 3-12
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Throttle .................................................. 3-10
Throttle lever ........................................... 2-6
Towing the watercraft .............................. 5-6
Transporting .......................................... 3-34
Troubleshooting ...................................... 5-1
Troubleshooting chart ............................. 5-1
Turning the watercraft ........................... 3-28W
Warning labels ........................................ 1-3
Watercraft characteristics ...................... 1-11
Water separator ...................................... 3-7
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