2009 YAMAHA SUPERJET ESP

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
Important labels .............................. 2
Warning labels ................................... 3
Other labels ....................................... 6
Safety information ............................. 7
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft .............................. 7
Cruising limitations ......................... 8
Operation requirements ................. 9
Recommended equipment ........... 11
Hazard information ....................... 12
Watercraft characteristics ............. 12
Safe boating rules ........................ 13
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly ................................ 14
Features and functions ................... 15
Location of main components ...... 15
Operation of controls and other
functions .................................... 17
Hood ................................................ 17
Fuel tank filler cap ........................... 18
Fuel cock knob ................................ 18
Engine stop switch .......................... 19
Engine shut-off switch ..................... 19
Start switch ...................................... 20
Choke knob ..................................... 20
Throttle lever ................................... 20
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 20
Steering system ............................... 21
Steering pole ................................... 22
Bow rope hole ................................. 22
Stern rope hole ................................ 22
Engine overheat warning system .... 22
Storage pouch ................................. 23
Operation ......................................... 24
Fuel and oil .................................. 24
Fuel ................................................. 24
2-stroke engine oil ........................... 24
Mixing fuel and oil ............................ 24
Filling the fuel tank .......................... 25
Pre-operation checks ................... 26
Pre-operation check list ................... 26
Pre-operation check points .............. 27
Operation ..................................... 32
Engine break-in ............................... 32
Launching the watercraft ................. 32
Starting the engine .......................... 32
Stopping the engine ........................ 34
Leaving the watercraft ..................... 34
Operating your watercraft ............ 35
Getting to know your watercraft ....... 35
Learning to operate your
watercraft ..................................... 35
Operating positions ......................... 36
Starting the watercraft ..................... 36
Boarding and starting in deep
water ............................................ 38
Capsized watercraft ......................... 39
Turning the watercraft ..................... 40
Stopping the watercraft ................... 41
Beaching the watercraft ................... 42
Operating in weeded areas ............. 42
Post-operation care ...................... 42
Transporting ................................. 43
Maintenance and care .................... 45
Storage ........................................ 45
Flushing the cooling system ............ 45
Lubrication ....................................... 46
Battery ............................................. 46
Cleaning the watercraft ................... 47
Maintenance and adjustments ..... 47
Owner’s/operator’s manual and
tool kit ........................................... 47
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 49
Checking the fuel system ................ 51
Checking the jet thrust nozzle
angle ............................................ 51
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Safety information
11

Avoid being hit by another boat. You should
always take the responsibility to watch for
traffic; other boaters may not be watching
for you. If they do not see you, or if you ma-
neuver more quickly than other boaters ex-
pect, you risk a collision.

Maintain a safe distance from other boats
and watercraft, and also watch for ski ropes
or fishing lines. Obey the “Safe boating
rules” and be sure to check behind you be-
fore making a turn. (See “Safe boating
rules” on page 13.)
EJU30840
Recommended equipment
The following items should be carried on
board your watercraft:

Sound-signaling device
You should carry a whistle or other sound-
signaling device that can be used to signal
other boats.

Visual distress signals
It is recommended that a pyrotechnic de-
vice, which is approved by the appropriate
authorities, be stored in a waterproof con-
tainer on your watercraft. A mirror can also
be used as an emergency signal. Contact a
Yamaha dealer for more information.

Watch
A watch is helpful so you will know how long
you have been operating the watercraft.

Towline
A towline can be used to tow a disabled wa-
tercraft in an emergency.
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Safety information
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EJU30850
Hazard information

When transporting or storing your water-
craft, always turn the fuel cock knob to
“OFF”, otherwise gasoline may overflow
from the carburetor.

Never start the engine or let it run for any
length of time in an enclosed area. Exhaust
fumes contain carbon monoxide, a color-
less, odorless gas that may cause loss of
consciousness and death within a short
time. Always operate the watercraft in an
open area.
EJU30880
Watercraft characteristics

Jet thrust turns the watercraft. Releasing
the throttle lever completely produces only
minimum thrust. If you are traveling at
speeds above trolling, you will have rapidly
decreasing ability to steer without throttle.
You may still have some turning ability im-
mediately after releasing the throttle lever,
but once the engine slows down, the water-
craft will no longer respond to handlebar in-
put until you apply throttle again or you
reach trolling speed.
Practice turning in an open area without ob-
stacles until you have a good feel for this
maneuver.

This watercraft is water-jet propelled. The
jet pump is directly connected to the engine.
This means that jet thrust will produce some
movement whenever the engine is running.
There is no “neutral” position.

Keep away from the intake grate while the
engine is on. Items such as long hair, loose
clothing, or PFD straps can become entan-
gled in moving parts, resulting in severe in-
jury or drowning.

Never insert any object into the jet thrust
nozzle while the engine is running. Severe
injury or death could result from coming in
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Safety information
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EJU30991
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly
You share the areas you enjoy when riding
your watercraft with others and with nature.
So your enjoyment includes a responsibility to
treat these other people, and the lands, wa-
ters, and wildlife with respect and courtesy.
Whenever and wherever you ride, think of
yourself as the guest of those around you. Re-
member, for example, that the sound of your
watercraft may be music to you, but it could be
just noise to others. And the exciting splash of
your wake can make waves others won’t en-
joy.
Avoid riding close to shoreline homes and wa-
terfowl nesting areas or other wildlife areas,
and keep a respectful distance from fisher-
men, other boats, swimmers, and populated
beaches. When travel in areas like these is
unavoidable, ride slowly and obey all laws.
Proper maintenance is necessary to ensure
that the exhaust emission and sound levels of
your watercraft will continue to be within regu-
lated limits. You have the responsibility to
make sure that the recommended mainte-
nance in this owner’s/operator’s manual is
carried out.
Remember, pollution can be harmful to the
environment. Do not refuel or add oil where a
spill could cause damage to nature. Remove
your watercraft from the water and move it
away from the shoreline before refueling. Dis-
pose of water and any fuel and oil residue in
the engine compartment according to local
regulations. And keep your surroundings
pleasant for the people and wildlife that share
the waterways: don’t litter.
When you ride responsibly, with respect and
courtesy for others, you help ensure that ourwaterways stay open for the enjoyment of a
variety of recreational opportunities.
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Operation
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EJU33241Turning the watercraft
WARNING
EWJ00761

Do not release the throttle lever when
trying to steer away from objects—you
need throttle to steer. A collision could
result in severe injury or death.

When operating at higher speeds, make
gradual turns or slow down before turn-
ing. Sharp high-speed turns may cause
the watercraft to slide sideways or spin,
throwing the operator overboard, which
could cause an injury.
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.B. Less throttle produces lower thrust, so
the watercraft will turn more gradually.
C. Releasing the throttle lever completely
produces only minimum thrust. If you are
traveling at speeds above trolling, you will
have rapidly decreasing ability to steer
without throttle. You may still have some
turning ability immediately after releasing
the throttle lever, but once the engine
slows down, the watercraft will no longer
respond to handlebar input until you ap-
ply throttle again or you reach trolling
speed.
At trolling speed, the watercraft can be
turned gradually by handlebar position
alone using just the amount of thrust
available at idle.
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Index
2-stroke engine oil .................................... 24
B
Battery ................................................ 28, 46
Battery, checking...................................... 57
Battery, jumping ....................................... 64
Beaching the watercraft ........................... 42
Bilge ......................................................... 28
Boarding and starting in deep water ........ 38
Boarding and starting in shallow water .... 37
Bow rope hole .......................................... 22
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 39
Carburetor, adjusting................................ 58
Choke cable, adjusting ............................. 57
Choke knob .............................................. 20
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 47
Cooling water pilot outlet .................... 20, 31
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ............... 1
Cruising limitations ..................................... 8
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 63
Engine break-in ........................................ 32
Engine compartment ................................ 27
Engine overheat warning system ............. 22
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) .................. 30
Engine shut-off switch .............................. 19
Engine stop switch ................................... 19
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 14
F
Fire extinguisher....................................... 28
Flushing the cooling system ..................... 45
Fuel and oil............................................... 24
Fuel cock knob ......................................... 18
Fuel filter .................................................. 51
Fuel system .............................................. 27
Fuel system, checking.............................. 51
Fuel tank .................................................. 51
Fuel tank filler cap .................................... 18
Fuel tank, filling ........................................ 25
Fuse, replacing......................................... 64
G
Gasohol .................................................... 24
Gasoline ................................................... 24Getting to know your watercraft ............... 35
H
Hazard information ................................... 12
Hood ......................................................... 17
Hull and deck ........................................... 27
I
Identification numbers ................................ 1
J
Jet intake .................................................. 30
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning .............. 63
Jet thrust nozzle angle, adjusting ............. 53
Jet thrust nozzle angle, checking ............. 51
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 64
K
Kneeling ................................................... 36
L
Labels, important ........................................ 2
Labels, other .............................................. 6
Labels, warning .......................................... 3
Launching the watercraft .......................... 32
Learning to operate your watercraft ......... 35
Leaving the watercraft .............................. 34
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft ................................................ 7
Lubrication................................................ 46
Lubrication points ..................................... 56
M
Main components, location of .................. 15
Maintenance and adjustments ................. 47
Mixing fuel and oil .................................... 24
O
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 42
Operating positions .................................. 36
Operating your watercraft ......................... 35
Operation ................................................. 32
Operation of controls and other
functions ............................................... 17
Operation requirements ............................. 9
Owner’s/operator’s manual and tool kit .... 47
P
Periodic maintenance chart ...................... 49
Post-operation care .................................. 42
Pre-operation check list ............................ 26
Pre-operation check points ...................... 27
Pre-operation checks ............................... 26
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