Trouble recovery
64
Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel Empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible26
Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer53
Too much oil in fuel
mixing ratioCorrect fuel-to-oil ra-
tio to 50:125
Choke Knob is left pulled Push fully in 20
Fuel filter Clogged or water
pooledHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer53
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer53
Spark plug Fouled or defective Replace 57
Incorrect heat range Replace 57
Gap incorrect Adjust 57
Spark plug
capLoose Connect properly 57
Cracked, torn or dam-
agedReplace
—
Electrical wir-
ingLoose electrical con-
nectionsTighten or connect
properly—
Carburetor Incorrect idle adjust-
mentAdjust idle
61
Clogged Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer61
Watercraft slow or
loses powerCavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 65
Impeller damaged or
wornHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer65
Engine over-
heatedJet intake clogged Clean
65
Fuel filter Clogged Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer53
Spark plug Fouled or defective Replace 57
Incorrect heat range Replace 57
Gap incorrect Adjust 57
Spark plug
capsLoose Connect properly
57
Fuel Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer53 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Index
2-stroke engine oil .................................... 25
B
Battery ................................................ 29, 48
Battery, checking...................................... 60
Battery, jumping ....................................... 66
Beaching the watercraft ........................... 43
Bilge ......................................................... 29
Boarding and starting in deep water ........ 39
Boarding and starting in shallow water .... 38
Bow rope hole .......................................... 22
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 40
Carburetor, adjusting................................ 61
Choke cable, adjusting ............................. 59
Choke knob .............................................. 20
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 48
Cooling water pilot outlet .................... 20, 32
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ............... 1
Cruising limitations ..................................... 8
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 65
Engine break-in ........................................ 33
Engine compartment ................................ 28
Engine overheat warning system ............. 22
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord ................................. 32
Engine shut-off switch .............................. 19
Engine stop switch ................................... 19
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 14
F
Filling the fuel tank ................................... 26
Fire extinguisher....................................... 29
Flushing the cooling system ..................... 46
Fuel and oil............................................... 25
Fuel cock knob ......................................... 18
Fuel filter .................................................. 53
Fuel system ........................................ 28, 47
Fuel system, checking.............................. 53
Fuel tank .................................................. 53
Fuel tank filler cap .................................... 18
Fuse, replacing......................................... 67
G
Gasohol .................................................... 25
Gasoline ................................................... 25Getting to know your watercraft ............... 36
H
Hazard information ................................... 12
Hood ......................................................... 17
Hull and deck ........................................... 28
I
Identification numbers ................................ 1
Important labels .......................................... 2
J
Jet intake .................................................. 31
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning .............. 65
Jet thrust nozzle angle, adjusting ............. 55
Jet thrust nozzle angle, checking ............. 53
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 66
K
Kneeling ................................................... 37
L
Labels, other .............................................. 6
Labels, warning .......................................... 3
Launching the watercraft .......................... 33
Learning to operate your watercraft ......... 36
Leaving the watercraft .............................. 35
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft .......................................... 7
Lubrication................................................ 47
Lubrication points ..................................... 58
M
Main components, location of .................. 15
Maintenance and adjustments ................. 49
Mixing fuel and oil .................................... 25
O
Operating positions .................................. 37
Operating your watercraft ......................... 36
Operation ................................................. 33
Operation of controls and
other functions ...................................... 17
Operation requirements ............................. 9
Owner’s/operator’s manual and tool kit .... 49
P
Periodic maintenance chart ...................... 51
Post-operation care .................................. 43
Pre-operation check list ............................ 27
Pre-operation check points ...................... 28
Pre-operation checks ............................... 27
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
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