2010 YAMAHA FZR tow

Important manual information
EJU37551
Name of Notified Body for exhaust emission assessment: Luxcontrol SA
Address: 1, avenue des Terres Rouges BP 349
Town: Esch-sur-Alzette Post Code:L-4004
Country: Luxembourg ID Number:0882
ECtype-examination Certificate number (if applicable):LC*2003/44*10026
Revision No:
Name of PWC manufacturer:
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Address: 2500 Shingai
Town:Post Code:438-8501 Iwata, Shizuoka
Country:Japan
Name of Authorized Representative (if applicable):
YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Address: Koolhovenlaan 101
Town:Schiphol-Rijk Post Code:1119 NC
Country:The Netherlands
Name of Notified Body for noise emission assessment: Luxcontrol SA
Address:1, avenue des Terres Rouges BP 349
Town:Esch-sur-Alzette Post Code: L-4004
Country:Luxembourg ID Number:0882
Declaration of Conformity for Personal Watercraft (PWC)
with the requirements of Directive 94/25/EC
as amended by Directive 2003/44/EC
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Table of contents
Post-launch checks ......................... 62
Operation ......................................... 63
Operating your watercraft ............. 63
Getting to know your watercraft ....... 63
Learning to operate your
watercraft ..................................... 63
Riding position ................................. 64
Launching the watercraft ................. 64
Starting the engine on water ........... 64
Stopping the engine ........................ 65
Leaving the watercraft ..................... 65
Operating the watercraft .................. 65
Turning the watercraft ..................... 66
Stopping the watercraft ................... 67
Operating the watercraft in
reverse ......................................... 68
Boarding the watercraft ................... 68
Starting off ....................................... 71
Capsized watercraft ......................... 72
Beaching and docking the
watercraft ..................................... 73
Operating in weeded areas ............. 73
After removing the watercraft from
the water ...................................... 74
Care and storage ............................. 75
Post-operation care ...................... 75
Flushing the cooling water
passages ...................................... 75
Cleaning the watercraft ................... 76
Battery care ..................................... 76
Long-term storage ........................ 79
Cleaning .......................................... 79
Lubrication ....................................... 79
Rustproofing .................................... 79
Maintenance..................................... 81
Maintenance ................................. 81
Tool kit ............................................. 81
Removing and installing the engine
cover ............................................ 81
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 83
Engine oil and oil filter ..................... 84
Specifications.................................. 85
Specifications ................................ 85
Trouble recovery ............................. 86
Troubleshooting ........................... 86
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 86
Emergency procedures ................ 89
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ........................................ 89
Jumping the battery ......................... 90
Replacing the fuses ......................... 90
Towing the watercraft ...................... 92
Submerged watercraft ..................... 92
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Safety information
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tercraft to avoid accidental starting or unau-
thorized use by children or others.

Scan carefully for swimmers and stay away
from swimming areas. Swimmers are hard
to see and you could accidentally hit some-
one in the water.

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 17.)
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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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Equipment operation
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ing step breaks, the watercraft could fall,
which could result in severe injury.
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NOTICE
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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.
EJU34872Bow eye
The bow eye is used to attach a rope to the
watercraft when transporting, mooring, ortowing it in an emergency. (See page 92 for
information on towing the watercraft.)
EJU34881Stern eyes
The stern eyes are used to attach a rope to
the watercraft when transporting or mooring it.
EJU35146Storage compartments
This watercraft is equipped with the following
storage compartments.
Only the securely closed watertight storage
compartment is waterproof. If you carry ob-
jects that must be kept dry, put them in a wa-
terproof bag.
Make sure that the storage compartments are
closed securely before operating the water-
craft.
EJU37331Bow storage compartment
The bow storage compartment is located un-
der the hood.
1Reboarding step
1
1Bow eye
1Stern eye
1
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Equipment operation
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To open the glove compartment:
Slide the glove compartment latch toward
you, and then lift up the lid.To close the glove compartment:Push the lid down to securely lock it in place.
To drain water from the glove compartment:
(1) Remove the beverage holder.
(2) Remove the drain plug on the bottom of
the glove compartment to drain the water.
(3) Securely install the drain plug in its origi-
nal position.1Glove compartment latch
1Glove compartment
Glove compartment:
Capacity:
3.5 L (0.9 US gal, 0.8 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
1.0 kg (2 lb)
1
1
1Beverage holder
1Drain plug
1
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Operation and handling requirements
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Transporting on a trailer
When transporting the watercraft on a trailer,
secure the tie downs to the trailer through the
bow eye and stern eyes. NOTICE: Do not at-
tach ropes or tie downs to any part of the
watercraft other than the bow eye and
stern eyes to secure the watercraft to the
trailer. Otherwise, the watercraft may be
damaged. Wrap the ropes or tie downs
with towels or rags where they touch the
body of the watercraft to avoid scratches
or damage. Do not transport the watercraft
with the shift lever in the reverse position.
Otherwise, the reverse gate may hit an ob-
stacle, which could cause damage.
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Operation
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craft over counterclockwise,
otherwise water can enter the engine,
which can result in severe damage.
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(3) Start the engine and operate the water-
craft at planing speed to drain water in the
engine compartment. (See page 49 for
information on draining the bilge water. If
the engine does not start, see “Towing
the watercraft” on page 92 or “Sub-
merged watercraft” on page 92.)
NOTICE: Do not run the engine at full
throttle for at least 1 minute after the
engine has been restarted. Bilge water
in the engine compartment can splash
into the engine, which can result in se-
vere damage.
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Beaching and docking the watercraft
To beach the watercraft:
(1) Make sure that there are no boats, swim-
mers, or obstacles near the beach.(2) Release the throttle lever to reduce
speed about 130 m (430 ft) before you
reach the intended beaching area.
(3) Slowly approach the beach and stop the
engine just before reaching land.
WARNING! You need throttle to steer.
Shutting the engine off can cause you
to hit an obstacle you are attempting
to avoid. A collision could result in se-
vere injury or death.
[EWJ00601] NOTICE:
Never run the engine in water that is
less than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the
bottom of the watercraft, otherwise
pebbles or sand could be sucked into
the jet intake, causing impeller dam-
age and engine overheating.
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(4) Get off the watercraft and pull it up on the
beach.
To dock the watercraft:
(1) Make sure that there are no boats, swim-
mers, or obstacles near the dock.
(2) Release the throttle lever to reduce
speed about 130 m (430 ft) away from the
dock.
(3) Slowly approach the dock and stop the
engine just before coming alongside it.
WARNING! You need throttle to steer.
Shutting the engine off can cause you
to hit an obstacle you are attempting
to avoid. A collision could result in se-
vere injury or death.
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(4) Come alongside the dock and get off the
watercraft.
EJU37193Operating in weeded areas
Always avoid using your watercraft in areas
where weed growth is thick. If operating in
weeded areas is unavoidable, alternately
squeeze the throttle lever and relax your grip
on the throttle lever to vary the engine speed.
Weeds tend to become clogged more when
operating at a steady speed and at trolling
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Maintenance
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(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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