Trouble recovery
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CAUTION:
ECJ00660
Place a suitable clean cloth or carpeting
underneath the watercraft to protect it
from abrasions and scratches.
Always turn the watercraft over onto its
port (left) side.
When turning the watercraft on its side,
support the bow so that the handlebars
are not bent or damaged.
(2) Remove any weeds or debris from
around the drive shaft, impeller, jet pump
housing, and jet thrust nozzle.
If debris is difficult to remove, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
CAUTION:
ECJ00670
Always avoid operating your watercraft in
areas where weed growth is thick. If travel-
ing in weeded areas is unavoidable, oper-
ate the engine alternately at partial throttle
and full throttle. Weeds tend to accumu-
late more at a steady speed and at trolling
speed. If weeds clog the jet intake or im-
peller area and cause cavitation, follow the
cleaning procedure above.
EJU34640Jumping the battery
If the watercraft battery has run down, the en-
gine can be started using a 12-volt booster
battery and jumper cables.
WARNING
EWJ00790
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dan-
gerous, causing severe burns, etc. Elec-
trolyte contains sulfuric acid. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
Antidotes
External: Flush with water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beatenegg, or vegetable oil. Call a physician im-
mediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc., well away.
If using or charging the battery in an en-
closed space, make sure that it is well ven-
tilated. Always shield your eyes when
working near batteries.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
EJU34650Connecting the jumper cables
(1) Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to
the positive (+) battery terminals of both
batteries.
(2) Connect one end of the negative (–)
jumper cable to the negative (–) battery
terminal of the booster battery.
(3) Connect the other end of the negative (–)
jumper cable to an unpainted bolt on the
cylinder head.
CAUTION:
ECJ00680
Do not connect the end of the negative (–)
jumper cable to the negative (–) battery
terminal of the watercraft battery! Make
sure that all connections are secure and
correct before attempting to start the en-
1Positive (+) jumper cable
2Booster battery
3Negative (–) jumper cable
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Index
2-stroke engine oil .................................... 25
B
Battery ................................................ 29, 48
Battery, checking...................................... 59
Battery, jumping ....................................... 65
Beaching the watercraft ........................... 43
Bilge ......................................................... 29
Boarding and starting in deep water ........ 39
Boarding and starting in shallow water .... 39
Bow rope hole .......................................... 22
Builder’s plate............................................. 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 40
Carburetor, adjusting................................ 60
Choke cable, adjusting ............................. 58
Choke knob .............................................. 20
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 48
Cooling water pilot outlet .................... 21, 32
Cruising limitations ..................................... 9
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 64
Engine break-in ........................................ 33
Engine compartment ................................ 28
Engine overheat warning system ............. 23
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord ................................. 31
Engine shut-off switch .............................. 20
Engine stop switch ................................... 20
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 15
F
Filling the fuel tank ................................... 26
Fire extinguisher....................................... 29
Flushing the cooling system ..................... 46
Fuel and oil............................................... 25
Fuel cock knob ......................................... 19
Fuel filter .................................................. 52
Fuel system ........................................ 28, 47
Fuel system, checking.............................. 52
Fuel tank .................................................. 52
Fuel tank filler cap .................................... 19
Fuse, replacing......................................... 66
G
Gasohol .................................................... 25
Gasoline ................................................... 25Getting to know your watercraft ............... 36
H
Hazard information ................................... 13
Hood ......................................................... 18
Hull and deck ........................................... 28
Hull Identification Number (HIN)................. 1
I
Identification numbers ................................ 1
Important labels .......................................... 3
J
Jet intake .................................................. 31
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning .............. 64
Jet thrust nozzle angle, adjusting ............. 53
Jet thrust nozzle angle, checking ............. 52
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 65
K
Kneeling ................................................... 37
L
Labels, other .............................................. 7
Labels, warning .......................................... 4
Launching the watercraft .......................... 33
Learning to operate your watercraft ......... 36
Leaving the watercraft .............................. 36
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft ................................................ 8
Lubrication................................................ 47
Lubrication points ..................................... 57
M
Main components, location of .................. 16
Maintenance and adjustments ................. 49
Mixing fuel and oil .................................... 25
Model information....................................... 2
O
Operating positions .................................. 37
Operating your watercraft ......................... 36
Operation ................................................. 33
Operation of controls and other
functions ............................................... 18
Operation requirements ........................... 10
Owner’s/operator’s manual and tool kit .... 49
P
Periodic maintenance chart ...................... 51
Post-operation care .................................. 44
Pre-operation check list ............................ 27
Pre-operation check points ...................... 28
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