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41
(2) Swim to the rear of the watercraft and up-
right it by turning it clockwise only.
NOTE:
If the port (left) side of the capsized watercraft
is tilting up, push down on the gunwale so that
the port (left) side is down before turning the
watercraft clockwise.
CAUTION:
ECJ00520
Do not turn the watercraft over counter-
clockwise, otherwise water can enter the
carburetor and engine, which can result in
severe damage.
(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 “Towing the water-
craft” on page 66 or “Submerged water-
craft” on page 67.)
NOTE:
To efficiently discharge water from the en-
gine compartment, operate the watercraft
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 center
of gravity by operating it in the kneeling po-
sition.
EJU33240Turning the watercraft
Steering control depends on the combination
of handlebar position and the amount of throt-
tle.
Water sucked in through the intake grate is
pressurized by the impeller in the jet pump. As
the pressurized water is expelled from the
pump through the jet thrust nozzle, it creates
thrust to move and steer the watercraft. The
higher the engine speed, the more thrust pro-
duced.
The amount of jet thrust, in addition to the po-
sition of the handlebars, determines how
sharply you turn.
A. More throttle produces higher thrust, so
the watercraft will turn more sharply.
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EJU33420
Transporting
WARNING
EWJ00750
Always turn the fuel cock knob to “OFF”
when transporting the watercraft, other-
wise fuel could leak out into the engine or
engine compartment, which would create
a fire hazard.
Transport this watercraft using a special trail-
er that incorporates a hole into which the pin
can be inserted and locked after passing it
through the bow rope hole.
After securing the bow with the pin, secure the
stern with ropes or tie downs routed over thegunwale. Use a rubber shock cord to secure
the steering pole.
CAUTION:
ECJ00630
Do not route ropes or tie downs over the
steering pole, as they could damage it.
Also, wrap the ropes or tie downs with
towels or rags where they touch the
body of the watercraft to avoid scratch-
ing or damage.
Do not transport the watercraft with the
steering pole up, otherwise the steering
pole could be damaged.
1Pin
2Bow rope hole
1Rubber shock cord
2Tie down
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Turn the handlebars as far as possible to the
right and left and check that the difference of
distances A and B between the jet thrust noz-
zle and the nozzle is within specification.
If the steering is stiff or misadjusted, have a
Yamaha dealer service it.
EJU34330Adjusting the steering friction
The amount of friction in the steering can be
adjusted to suit operator preference.To adjust the steering friction:
(1) Remove the four screws, and then re-
move the handlebar cover.
(2) Turn the handlebars as far as possible to
the right.
(3) Loosen the locknut.
(4) Tighten or loosen the adjusting nut until
the desired amount of friction is obtained.
(5) Hold the adjusting nut with one wrench
while tightening the locknut with another
wrench.
(6) Install the handlebar cover and the four
screws.
EJU31280Adjusting the jet thrust nozzle angle
The angle of the jet thrust nozzle can be ad-
justed to suit operator preference. Difference of A and B:
Maximum 5 mm (0.20 in)
1Adjusting nut
2Locknut
Tightening torque:
29.0 Nm (21.4 ft-lb) (2.96 kgf-m)
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To change the steering cable pivot bolt posi-
tion:
(1) Pull back the outer sleeve, and then dis-
connect the steering cable.
(2) Remove the steering cable joint from the
steering cable pivot bolt.
(3) Loosen the pivot bolt, install it with the
lock washer in the desired position (P1 or
P2), and then tighten it to the specified
torque.
(4) Install the steering cable joint on the
steering cable pivot bolt.
To change the handlebar stopper position:
(1) Loosen the handlebar stopper nut on the
operator’s side of the steering pole.(2) Lift and turn the handlebar stopper to the
desired position (S1 or S2), and then
tighten the handlebar stopper nut to the
specified torque.
(3) Install the steering pole cover securely.
EJU34360Checking and adjusting the throttle
cable
Check that the throttle cable moves back to
the set position smoothly and that the throttle
lever free play is within specification.
(1) Squeeze and release the throttle lever. If
the throttle lever does not return smooth-
ly, have a Yamaha dealer service it.
1Steering cable pivot bolt
Tightening torque:
Steering cable pivot bolt:
5.4 Nm (4.0 ft-lb) (0.55 kgf-m)
1Handlebar stopper nut
Tightening torque:
Handlebar stopper nut:
31.0 Nm (22.9 ft-lb) (3.16 kgf-m)
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(2) Adjust the free play by loosening the lock-
nut and turning the adjuster.
EJU34370Cleaning and adjusting the spark
plugs
The spark plug is an important engine compo-
nent and is easy to inspect. The condition of
the spark plug can indicate something about
the condition of the engine. For example, if the
center electrode porcelain is very white, this
could indicate an intake air leak or carburetion
problem in that cylinder. Do not attempt to di-
agnose any problems yourself. Have a
Yamaha dealer service the watercraft.
Remove and inspect the spark plugs periodi-
cally; heat and deposits will cause the spark
plugs to slowly break down and erode. If elec-
trode erosion becomes excessive, or if carbon
and other deposits are excessive, replace the
spark plug with the specified plug.Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thick-
ness gauge. Replace the spark plugs or ad-
just the gap to specification if necessary.
To install a spark plug:
(1) Clean the gasket surface.
(2) Wipe any dirt from the threads of the
spark plug.
(3) Install the spark plug, and then tighten it
to the specified torque.
(4) Install the spark plug cap.
NOTE:
Wipe off any water on the spark plug or in-
side the spark plug cap before installing the
cap. Push the spark plug cap down until it is
securely installed.
If a torque wrench is not available when you
are installing a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4 turn to 1/2 turn
past finger tight using the spark plug
wrench included in the tool kit. Have the
spark plug adjusted to the correct torque
with a torque wrench as soon as possible.
1Locknut
2Adjuster
3Throttle lever free play
Throttle lever free play:
7.0–10.0 mm (0.28–0.39 in)
Specified spark plug:
BR7HS
1Spark plug gap
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Spark plug tightening torque:
25.0 Nm (18.4 ft-lb) (2.55 kgf-m)
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(1) Remove all of the battery caps.
(2) If the electrolyte level is low, add distilled
water to raise it to the specified level.
(3) Set the charging rate to 1.9 ampere and
charge the battery slowly until the explo-
sive gases are discharged vigorously
from the battery cells.
To install the battery:
(1) Place the battery in the battery compart-
ment and connect the battery leads to the
battery terminals.
(2) Connect the breather hose to the battery.
(3) Secure the battery in place.
WARNING
EWJ00400
Be sure to connect the breather hose to
the battery. Fire or explosion could result
if the breather hose is damaged, obstruct-
ed, or not connected properly.
CAUTION:
ECJ00260
After installation, make sure that the bat-
tery leads are properly connected to the
battery terminals.
EJU34460Adjusting the carburetor
The carburetor is a vital part of the engine and
requires very sophisticated adjustments.Most adjustments should be left to a Yamaha
dealer who has the professional knowledge
and experience to make them. However, the
operator may adjust the trolling speed as part
of the usual maintenance routine.
CAUTION:
ECJ00170
The carburetor was set at the Yamaha fac-
tory after many tests. If the settings are
disturbed by someone who does not have
the necessary technical knowledge, poor
engine performance and damage may re-
sult.
EJU34470Adjusting the trolling speed
(1) Place the watercraft in the water.
(2) Start the engine and warm it up for 1 to 2
minutes.
(3) While using a diagnostic tachometer, turn
the throttle stop screw to adjust the en-
gine speed to specification. Turn the
throttle stop screw clockwise to increase
the engine speed or counterclockwise to
decrease the engine speed.
1Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead
2Negative (–) battery terminal: Black lead
3Breather hose
1Throttle stop screw
Trolling speed:
1300 ±50 r/min
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Specifications
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EJU34540
Specifications
Watercraft capacity:
Maximum people on board:
1 person
Dimensions:
Length:
2240 mm (88.2 in)
Width:
680 mm (26.8 in)
Height:
660 mm (26.0 in)
Dry weight:
132.0 kg (291 lb)
Performance:
Maximum output (according to ISO 8665/SAE
J1228):
48.5 kW@6250 r/min
Maximum fuel consumption:
29.0 L/h (7.7 US gal/h) (6.4 Imp.gal/h)
Crusing range at full throttle:
0.62 hour
Trolling speed:
1300 ±50 r/min
Engine:
Engine type:
2-stroke
Number of cylinders:
2
Engine displacement:
701.0 cm³ (42.78 cu.in)
Bore & stroke:
81.0 × 68.0 mm (3.19 × 2.68 in)
Compression ratio:
7.20 :1
Lubrication system:
Pre-mixed fuel and oil
Cooling system:
Water
Starting system:
Electric
Ignition system:
C.D.I.
Spark plug:
BR7HS
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Battery capacity:
12 V19.0 AhCharging system:
Flywheel magneto
Drive unit:
Propulsion system:
Jet pump
Jet pump type:
Axial flow, single stage
Impeller rotation:
Counter clockwise
Jet thrust nozzle angle:
18.5, 20.5, 22.5, 24.5
Fuel and oil:
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline
Minimum octane rating (PON):
86
Minimum octane rating (RON):
90
Recommended engine oil:
YAMALUBE 2-W or TC-W3 outboard motor
oil or equivalent
Fuel mixing ratio (fuel to oil):
50 :1
Fuel tank total capacity:
18.0 L (4.8 US gal) (4.0 Imp.gal)
Fuel tank reserve capacity:
5.5 L (1.5 US gal) (1.2 Imp.gal)
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