Trouble recovery
87
Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel Empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible46
Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Spark plug Fouled or defective Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Incorrect heat range Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Gap incorrect Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Spark plug
capNot connected or
looseHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Cracked, torn, or
damagedHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Electrical wir-
ingLoose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel injec-
tion systemFaulty or clogged in-
jectorsHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Warning light or in-
dicator blinks or
comes onFuel level Empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible46
Oil pressure
warningOil pressure dropped Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer36
Engine over-
heatedJet intake clogged Clean
89
Check engine
warningFaulty sensors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer38 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Trouble recovery
88
Watercraft slow or
loses powerShift lever Not completely shift-
ed into forward posi-
tionPush lever forward
until it stops 30
Watercraft
operation
modeLow RPM Mode acti-
vatedDeactivate Low RPM
Mode 32
Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 89
Impeller damaged or
wornHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer89
Engine over-
heat warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedClean jet intake and
cool engine37
Oil pressure
warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedAdd oil
36
Spark plug Fouled or defective Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Incorrect heat range Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Gap incorrect Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Spark plug
capNot connected or
looseHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Electrical wir-
ingLoose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Air filter Clogged Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Oil buildup Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer— TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Index
A
After removing the watercraft from the
water ..................................................... 74
B
Battery care .............................................. 76
Battery checks.......................................... 56
Battery, jumping ....................................... 90
Beaching and docking the watercraft ....... 73
Beverage holder ....................................... 44
Bilge water check ..................................... 56
Bilge water, draining................................. 49
Bilge water, draining on land .................... 49
Bilge water, draining on water .................. 50
Boarding alone ......................................... 69
Boarding and starting off from a dock ...... 72
Boarding the watercraft ............................ 68
Boarding with a passenger....................... 69
Bow eye ................................................... 41
Bow storage compartment ....................... 41
Builder’s plate............................................. 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 72
Check engine warning.............................. 38
Cleaning ................................................... 79
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 76
Cooling water pilot outlet check ............... 62
Cooling water pilot outlets ........................ 28
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ............... 1
Cruising limitations ................................... 11
D
Dual analog meter unit ............................. 34
Dual analog meter unit check................... 62
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 89
Engine break-in ........................................ 52
Engine compartment check...................... 55
Engine cover, removing and installing ..... 81
Engine idling speed check ....................... 62
Engine oil ................................................. 48
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 84
Engine oil level check............................... 56
Engine oil requirements ........................... 48
Engine overheat warning ......................... 37
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 60Engine shut-off switch .............................. 26
Engine stop switch ................................... 26
Engine unit check ..................................... 56
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 17
Equipment ................................................ 39
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 61
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ........... 44
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and
band checks.......................................... 61
Flushing the cooling water passages ....... 75
Fuel .......................................................... 46
Fuel level check ....................................... 55
Fuel level meter ........................................ 36
Fuel level warning .................................... 36
Fuel requirements .................................... 46
Fuel system checks .................................. 55
Fuses, replacing ....................................... 90
G
Getting to know your watercraft ............... 63
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 19
Glove compartment .................................. 42
H
Hazard information ................................... 15
Hood check .............................................. 62
Hour meter/voltmeter ............................... 35
Hull and deck check ................................. 61
I
Identification numbers ................................ 1
Information display ................................... 35
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning .............. 89
Jet intake checks ...................................... 61
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 90
L
Labels, important ........................................ 3
Labels, other .............................................. 8
Labels, warning .......................................... 4
Launching the watercraft .......................... 64
Learning to operate your watercraft ......... 63
Leaving the watercraft .............................. 65
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft .............................................. 10
Long-term storage .................................... 79
Low RPM Mode ........................................ 32
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