Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1
Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number ........................................... 1
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ...... 1
Engine serial number ........................ 1
Model information ........................... 2
Builder’s plate .................................... 2
Important labels .............................. 3
Warning labels ................................... 4
Other labels ....................................... 8
Safety information ........................... 10
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft ............................ 10
Cruising limitations ....................... 11
Operation requirements ............... 12
Recommended equipment ........... 14
Hazard information ....................... 15
Watercraft characteristics ............. 15
Water-skiing ................................. 17
Safe boating rules ........................ 18
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly ................................ 19
Features and functions ................... 20
Location of main components ...... 20
Operation of controls and other
functions .................................... 24
Seats ............................................... 24
Hood ................................................ 25
Fuel tank filler cap ........................... 25
Remote control transmitter .............. 25
Engine stop switch .......................... 26
Engine shut-off switch ..................... 26
Start switch ...................................... 27
Throttle lever ................................... 27
Cooling water pilot outlets ............... 28
Steering system ............................... 28
Telescopic steering system ............. 29
Shift lever ........................................ 29
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector ........................................ 30Handgrips ........................................ 31
Reboarding grip ............................... 31
Reboarding step .............................. 32
Bow eye ........................................... 32
Stern eyes ....................................... 32
Yamaha Security System ................ 32
Dual analog meter unit .................... 35
Storage compartments .................... 39
Operation ......................................... 43
Fuel and oil .................................. 43
Fuel ................................................. 43
Engine oil ......................................... 44
Pre-operation checks ................... 45
Pre-operation check list ................... 45
Pre-operation check points .............. 47
Operation ..................................... 55
Engine break-in ............................... 55
Launching the watercraft ................. 55
Starting the engine .......................... 55
Stopping the engine ........................ 56
Shifting ............................................ 57
Leaving the watercraft ..................... 57
Operating your watercraft ............ 58
Getting to know your watercraft ....... 58
Learning to operate your
watercraft ..................................... 58
Riding with passengers ................... 59
Starting the watercraft ..................... 59
Boarding and starting in deep
water ............................................ 60
Capsized watercraft ......................... 63
Turning the watercraft ..................... 64
Stopping the watercraft ................... 65
Beaching the watercraft ................... 66
Docking the watercraft ..................... 66
Reverse on waterways .................... 66
Operating in weeded areas ............. 67
Post-operation care ...................... 67
Transporting ................................. 68
Maintenance and care .................... 69
Storage ........................................ 69
Flushing the cooling system ............ 69
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Control system
1234
6
7 5
10
11121314 9 8
1Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS) selector
2QSTS selector lock lever
3Start switch
4Engine shut-off switch
5Clip
6Engine stop switch
7Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
8Dual analog meter unit
9Rearview mirrors
10Glove compartment
11Remote control transmitter
12Beverage holder
13Shift lever
14Throttle lever
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EJU34862Reboarding step
The reboarding step provides a handhold and
footstep for boarding the watercraft.
WARNING! Do not use the reboarding step
to lift the watercraft. The reboarding step
is not designed to support the watercraft’s
weight. If the reboarding step breaks, the
watercraft could fall, which could result in
severe injury.
[EWJ01211]
NOTICE
ECJ00742
Use the reboarding step only to board the
watercraft in the water. Do not use the re-
boarding step for any other purpose. The
watercraft can be damaged.
EJU34870Bow eye
The bow eye is located at the bow of the wa-
tercraft.The bow eye is used to attach a rope to the
watercraft when transporting, mooring, or
towing it in an emergency.
EJU34880Stern eyes
The stern eyes are located at the stern of the
watercraft.
The stern eyes are used to attach a rope to
the watercraft when transporting or mooring it.
EJU37400Yamaha Security System
The Yamaha Security System functions to
help prevent unauthorized use or theft of the
watercraft. The lock and unlock modes of the
security system are selected using the remote
control transmitter that is included with this
watercraft. The engine cannot be started if the
security system is in the lock mode. The en-
gine can only be started in the unlock mode.
1Reboarding step
1
1Bow eye
1Stern eye
1
1
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transmitter. (See page 25 for information on
using the remote control transmitter.)
TIP:
The L-MODE can only be selected when the
engine is stopped in the unlock mode of the
Yamaha Security System.
Activating and deactivating the L-MODE
Activation of the L-MODE will be confirmed by
the number of beeps when the remote control
transmitter is operated, and by the “L-MODE”
indicator light of the dual analog meter unit.
(See page 35 for more information on the dual
analog meter unit.)
TIP:
If the remote control transmitter is operated
while the dual analog meter unit is in the
standby state, the unit performs the initial op-
eration, and then the setting is selected.
To activate the L-MODE:
Press the “L-Mode” (unlock) button on the re-
mote control transmitter for more than 4 sec-
onds. Once the beeper sounds three times
and the “UNLOCK” indicator light blinks threetimes, then comes on, the “L-MODE” indicator
light comes on and the L-MODE is activated.
TIP:
If the L-MODE is selected immediately after
the information display turns off, the “L-
MODE” indicator light will not come on. The
“L-MODE” indicator light will come on when
the engine is started.
To deactivate the L-MODE:
Press the “L-Mode” (unlock) button on the re-
mote control transmitter for more than 4 sec-
onds. Once the beeper sounds two times and
the “UNLOCK” indicator light blinks two times,
then comes on, the “L-MODE” indicator light
goes off and the L-MODE is deactivated.
When the L-MODE is deactivated, the water-
craft returns to the normal operation mode.
1Remote control transmitter
Number of
beepsL-MODE operation“L-
MODE”
indicator
light
ActivatedComes
on
Deactivated Goes off
1“L-Mode” (unlock) button
2“L-MODE” indicator light
2
1
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EJU32742
Operation
WARNING
EWJ00510
Before operating your watercraft, become
familiar with all of the controls. Consult a
Yamaha dealer about any control or func-
tion that you do not fully understand. Fail-
ure to understand how the controls work
could cause an accident or prevent you
from avoiding an accident.
NOTICE
ECJ00460
Make sure that the stern drain plugs are
tightened securely before launching the
watercraft.
EJU36661Engine break-in
NOTICE
ECJ00430
Failure to follow the engine break-in pro-
cedure could result in reduced engine life
or even severe engine damage.
The engine break-in period is essential to al-
low the various components of the engine to
wear and polish themselves to the correct op-
erating clearances. This ensures proper per-
formance and promotes longer component
life.
TIP:
Be sure to check the engine oil level before
operating the watercraft for the first time. (See
page 47 for engine oil checking procedures.)
(1) Launch the watercraft and start the en-
gine. (See page 55 for engine starting
procedures.)
(2) For the first 5 minutes, run the engine at
trolling speed only. For the 30 minutes of
operation after that, keep the engine
speed below 5000 r/min. For the 1 hour of
operation after that, keep the engine
speed below 6000 r/min.
(3) Proceed with normal operation.
EJU32801Launching the watercraft
When launching the watercraft, make sure
that there are no obstacles behind you.
Use the remote control transmitter to select
the unlock mode. (See page 33 for Yamaha
Security System lock and unlock mode selec-
tion procedures.)
After the watercraft is in the water, start the
engine. Shift into reverse and move the water-
craft back slowly. If there are waves, some-
one should make sure that the watercraft is
not pushed into the trailer before backing
away.
EJU36341Starting the engine
(1) If the lock mode of the Yamaha Security
System is selected, use the remote con-
trol transmitter to select the unlock mode.
(See page 33 for Yamaha Security Sys-
tem lock and unlock mode selection pro-
cedures.)
(2) Launch the watercraft in water free from
weeds and debris and at least 60 cm (2 ft)
deep from the bottom of the watercraft.
NOTICE: Never operate in water that is
less than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the
bottom of the watercraft, otherwise
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Index
Operating your watercraft......................... 58
Operation ................................................. 55
Operation of controls and other
functions ............................................... 24
Operation requirements ........................... 12
Owner’s/operator’s manual and tool kit .... 71
P
Periodic maintenance chart...................... 72
Post-operation care .................................. 67
Pre-operation check list............................ 45
Pre-operation check points ...................... 47
Pre-operation checks ............................... 45
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Q
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS) ............. 52
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector ................................................. 30
R
Reboarding grip........................................ 31
Reboarding step ....................................... 32
Recommended equipment ....................... 14
Remote control transmitter ....................... 25
Reverse on waterways ............................. 66
Riding with passengers ............................ 59
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 18
Seats ........................................................ 24
Shift cable, checking ................................ 75
Shift lever ................................................. 29
Shift lever and reverse gate ..................... 51
Shifting ..................................................... 57
Spark plugs, cleaning and adjusting ........ 76
Speedometer............................................ 35
Start switch............................................... 27
Starting the engine ................................... 55
Starting the watercraft .............................. 59
Steering system ................................. 28, 51
Stern drain plugs ...................................... 49
Stern eyes ................................................ 32
Stopping the engine ................................. 56
Stopping the watercraft ............................ 65
Storage..................................................... 69
Storage compartments ............................. 39
Submerged watercraft .............................. 88
Switches ................................................... 53T
Tachometer .............................................. 35
Telescopic steering system ...................... 29
Throttle lever ...................................... 27, 50
Throttle lever, checking ............................ 75
Towing the watercraft ............................... 88
Transporting ............................................. 68
Trolling speed, checking .......................... 80
Troubleshooting ....................................... 82
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 82
Turning the watercraft .............................. 64
W
Water separator ....................................... 48
Watercraft characteristics ......................... 15
Water-skiing ............................................. 17
Watertight compartment ........................... 41
Y
Yamaha Security System ......................... 32
Yamaha Security System settings ........... 33
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