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Care and storage
78
To store the battery:
(1) Clean the battery case using fresh water.
(2) If the battery terminals are dirty or corrod-
ed, clean them using a wire brush.
(3) Apply Yamaha Marine Grease or
Yamaha Grease A to the battery termi-
nals.
(4) Store the battery in a cool, dry place.
NOTICE: Storing the battery in an un-
charged condition can cause perma-
nent battery damage. Check the
battery periodically.
[ECJ00102]
To install the battery:
(1) Place the battery in the battery compart-
ment and hook the battery bands onto the
holders.
(2) Connect the positive (+) battery lead (red)
to the positive (+) battery terminal.
NOTICE: Reversal of the battery leads
will damage the electrical parts.
[ECJ00261]
(3) Connect the negative (–) battery lead
(black) to the negative (–) battery termi-
nal.
(4) Connect the breather hose to the battery.
WARNING! Fire or explosion could re-
sult if the breather hose is damaged,obstructed, or not connected proper-
ly.
[EWJ00451]
(5) Make sure that the battery is securely
held in place.
1Battery terminal
Recommended water-resistant grease:
Yamaha Marine Grease/Yamaha
Grease A
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Maintenance
82
(3) Slide the engine cover toward the stern,
and then lift up the cover to remove it.
To install the engine cover:
(1) Place the engine cover in its original posi-
tion, push it down, and then slide it toward
the bow.
(2) Install the engine cover screws, and then
tighten them to the specified torque.
(3) Securely install the seats in their original
positions.
1Engine cover
Tightening torque:
Engine cover screw:
4.5 Nm (0.46 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb)
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Trouble recovery
91
(2) Remove the electrical box cover.
(3) Loosen the cap on the electrical box and
remove it.
(4) Replace the blown fuse with the spare
fuse of the correct amperage by using the
fuse puller on the reverse side of the cap.
WARNING! Do not use fuses of a dif-
ferent amperage than recommended.
Substitution with a fuse that has an
improper rating can cause extensiveelectrical system damage and possi-
ble fire.
[EWJ00802]
(5) Securely install the cap by tightening it
until it stops.
(6) Securely install the electrical box cover in
its original position.
1Electrical box cover
1
1Electrical box
2Spare fuse
3Fuse
4Cap
1Fuse puller
Fuse amperage:
Battery fuse:
30 A
Main relay drive fuse:
10 A
Electronic throttle valve fuse:
10 A
Security system fuse:
3 A
Main fuse:
20 A
3 2
4
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Trouble recovery
92
(7) Securely install the seats in their original
positions.
If the fuse immediately blows again, the elec-
trical system may be defective. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft.
EJU34715Towing the watercraft
WARNING
EWJ00811
The operator of the towing boat must
keep speed to a minimum and avoid traf-
fic or obstacles which could be a hazard
to the operator on the watercraft.
The towline should be long enough so
that the watercraft will not collide with
the towing boat when slowing down.
If the watercraft becomes inoperative in the
water, it can be towed to shore.
To tow the watercraft:
Use a towline that is three times the combined
length of the towing boat and the watercraft.
(1) Securely attach the towline to the bow
eye of the watercraft being towed.
(2) Sit astride the seat and hold on to the
handlebars in order to balance the water-
craft. NOTICE: The bow must be kept
up out of the water during towing, oth-
erwise water could flood the engine
compartment or water could flow backinto the engine, causing severe en-
gine damage.
[ECJ01330]
Tow the watercraft at 8 km/h (5 mph) or less.
NOTICE: Tow the watercraft at 8 km/h (5
mph) or less, otherwise water could flood
the engine compartment or water could
flow back into the engine, causing severe
engine damage.
[ECJ01321]
EJU36154
Submerged watercraft
If the watercraft is submerged or flooded with
water, drain the water from the engine com-
partment. Then, have a Yamaha dealer ser-
vice the watercraft as soon as possible.
If the watercraft was submerged:
(1) Remove the watercraft from the water
and drain the water from the storage
compartments. (See page 41 for informa-
tion on draining the storage compart-
ments.)
(2) Drain the water from the engine compart-
ment. (See page 49 for information on
draining the bilge water.)
(3) Have the watercraft serviced by a
Yamaha dealer as soon as possible.
NOTICE: Be sure to have a Yamaha
dealer inspect the watercraft. Other-
wise, serious engine damage could re-
sult.
[ECJ00791]
1Bow eye
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Index
Lubrication................................................ 79
M
Main components, location of .................. 20
Maintenance............................................. 81
Model information....................................... 2
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 36
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 73
Operating the watercraft........................... 65
Operating the watercraft in reverse .......... 68
Operating your watercraft......................... 63
Operation requirements ........................... 12
P
Periodic maintenance chart...................... 83
Post-launch checks .................................. 62
Post-operation care .................................. 75
Pre-launch checks.................................... 55
Pre-operation check points ...................... 55
Pre-operation checklist............................. 53
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Q
Quick Shift Trim System (Q.S.T.S.) ......... 31
Quick Shift Trim System (Q.S.T.S.)
checks................................................... 58
R
Reboarding grip........................................ 40
Reboarding step ....................................... 40
Recommended equipment ....................... 14
Remote control transmitter ....................... 24
Remote control transmitter check ............ 59
Reverse system ....................................... 30
Reverse system checks ........................... 58
Riding position.......................................... 64
Rustproofing ............................................. 79
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 17
Safety equipment check ........................... 61
Seats ........................................................ 39
Speedometer............................................ 34
Start switch............................................... 26
Starting off ................................................ 71
Starting off from a trailer........................... 72
Starting the engine on water .................... 64
Steering system ....................................... 27
Steering system checks ........................... 57Stern drain plug checks ............................ 61
Stern eyes ................................................ 41
Stopping the engine ................................. 65
Stopping the watercraft ............................ 67
Storage compartment checks .................. 60
Storage compartments ............................. 41
Submerged watercraft .............................. 92
Switch checks .......................................... 60
T
Tachometer .............................................. 34
Telescopic steering system ...................... 28
Telescopic steering system checks .......... 57
Throttle lever ............................................ 27
Throttle lever checks ................................ 59
Tool kit...................................................... 81
Towing the watercraft ............................... 92
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 51
Troubleshooting ....................................... 86
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 86
Turning the watercraft .............................. 66
W
Water separator ....................................... 29
Water separator check ............................. 55
Watercraft characteristics ......................... 15
Watercraft control functions ..................... 24
Watercraft operation functions ................. 30
Watercraft operation modes ..................... 32
Watertight storage compartment .............. 44
Y
Yamaha Security System ......................... 25
Yamaha Security System settings ........... 25
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