Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1
Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number ........................................... 1
Hull Identification Number (HIN) ........ 1
Engine serial number ........................ 1
Model information ........................... 2
Builder’s plate .................................... 2
Important labels .............................. 3
Warning labels ................................... 4
Other labels ....................................... 7
Safety information ............................. 8
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft .............................. 8
Cruising limitations ......................... 9
Operation requirements ............... 10
Recommended equipment ........... 12
Hazard information ....................... 13
Watercraft characteristics ............. 13
Safe boating rules ........................ 14
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly ................................ 15
Features and functions ................... 16
Location of main components ...... 16
Operation of controls and other
functions .................................... 18
Hood ................................................ 18
Fuel tank filler cap ........................... 19
Fuel cock knob ................................ 19
Engine stop switch .......................... 20
Engine shut-off switch ..................... 20
Start switch ...................................... 20
Choke knob ..................................... 20
Throttle lever ................................... 21
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 21
Steering system ............................... 22
Steering pole ................................... 22
Bow rope hole ................................. 22
Stern rope hole ................................ 23
Engine overheat warning system .... 23
Storage pouch ................................. 24
Operation ......................................... 25
Fuel and oil .................................. 25
Gasoline .......................................... 25
2-stroke engine oil ........................... 25
Mixing fuel and oil ............................ 25
Filling the fuel tank .......................... 26
Pre-operation checks ................... 27
Pre-operation check list ................... 27
Pre-operation check points .............. 28
Operation ..................................... 33
Engine break-in ............................... 33
Launching the watercraft ................. 33
Starting the engine .......................... 33
Stopping the engine ........................ 35
Leaving the watercraft ..................... 36
Operating your watercraft ............ 36
Getting to know your watercraft ....... 36
Learning to operate your
watercraft ..................................... 36
Operating positions ......................... 37
Starting the watercraft ..................... 38
Boarding and starting in deep
water ............................................ 39
Capsized watercraft ......................... 40
Turning the watercraft ..................... 41
Stopping the watercraft ................... 43
Beaching the watercraft ................... 43
Rough water operation .................... 43
Post-operation care ...................... 44
Transporting ................................. 45
Maintenance and care .................... 46
Storage ........................................ 46
Flushing the cooling system ............ 46
Lubrication ....................................... 47
Fuel system ..................................... 47
Battery ............................................. 48
Cleaning the watercraft ................... 48
Maintenance and adjustments ..... 49
Owner’s/operator’s manual and
tool kit ........................................... 49
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 51
Checking the fuel system ................ 52
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slightly. If the knob is difficult to move,
loosen the adjusting nut slightly.
EJU34450Checking the battery
Check the level of the battery electrolyte and
make sure that the negative (–) and positive
(+) battery leads are tightened securely.
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, beaten
egg, 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.
CAUTION:
ECJ00230
Be careful not to place the battery on its
side.
Be sure to remove the battery from the
battery compartment when adding elec-
trolyte or charging the battery.
To replenish the battery:
(1) Make sure that the electrolyte level is be-
tween the maximum and minimum level
marks.
(2) Refill the battery with distilled water if
necessary.
CAUTION:
ECJ00240
Normal tap water contains minerals that
are harmful to a battery. Use only distilled
water for replenishing the battery.
To recharge the battery:
CAUTION:
ECJ00250
Do not attempt to charge a battery hastily.
Battery life could be shortened.
It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer
charge the battery. If you charge the battery
yourself, carefully read the battery charger in-
structions before charging and follow the
points below.
1Choke knob adjusting nut
1Maximum level mark
2Minimum level mark
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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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