Instrument operation
35
EJU35024Information display
The information display shows watercraft op-
erating conditions.
EJU37264Hour meter/voltmeter
The hour meter/voltmeter has both an hour
meter function and a voltmeter function. By
switching the meter, it can be used as either
an hour meter or a voltmeter.
TIP:
The hour meter is selected at the Yamaha
factory.Hour meter
The hour meter shows the total number of
hours that the engine has been running since
the watercraft was new.
TIP:
The elapsed time will be kept even if the bat-
tery terminals have been disconnected.
To switch to the hour meter from the voltme-
ter:
Push the “Hour Volt” button for at least 1 sec-
ond. The display switches to the hour meter
from the voltmeter.
Voltmeter
The voltmeter shows the battery voltage.
When the battery voltage is normal, the volt-
meter displays approximately 12 volts.
If the battery voltage has dropped significant-
ly, “LO” is displayed on the voltmeter. If the
battery voltage has risen significantly, “HI” is
displayed. If “LO” or “HI” is displayed, immedi-
ately return to shore and have a Yamaha
dealer service the watercraft.
1Fuel level meter
2Fuel indicator
3Engine overheat warning indicator
4Check engine warning indicator
5Oil pressure warning indicator
6Hour meter/voltmeter
1Hour meter/voltmeter
12345
6
1
1“Hour Volt” button
2Hour meter
1
2
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To switch to the voltmeter from the hour
meter:
Push the “Hour Volt” button for at least 1 sec-
ond. The display switches to the voltmeter
from the hour meter.
EJU37271Fuel level meter
The fuel level meter shows the amount of fuel
remaining in the fuel tank. The amount of re-
maining fuel is shown using four display seg-
ments, which disappear one at a time as the
fuel level decreases.
TIP:
The accuracy of the fuel level meter varies de-
pending on the operating conditions. Use this
function as a reference only.
EJU37282Fuel level warning
If the fuel remaining in the fuel tank drops to
about 18 L (4.8 US gal, 4.0 Imp. gal), the
“WARNING” indicator light, the fuel indicator,
and the lowest fuel level segment blink, and
the buzzer sounds intermittently.
If the fuel level warning is activated, refill the
fuel tank as soon as possible. (See page 46
for information on filling the fuel tank.)
After the fuel tank is refilled, the warning sig-
nals will be cleared when the engine is restart-
ed.
TIP:
Push the “Hour Volt” button to stop the buzz-
er.
EJU37292Oil pressure warning
If the oil pressure drops significantly, the
“WARNING” indicator light and the oil pres-
sure warning indicator blink, and the buzzer
1“Hour Volt” button
2Vo l t m e t e r
1Fuel level meter
1
2
1
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sounds intermittently. At the same time, the
maximum engine speed is limited.
If the oil pressure warning is activated, imme-
diately reduce the engine speed, return to
shore, and then check the engine oil level.
(See page 48 for information on checking the
engine oil level.) If the oil level is sufficient,
have a Yamaha dealer check the watercraft.
TIP:
Push the “Hour Volt” button to stop the buzz-
er.
EJU37301Engine overheat warning
If the engine temperature rises significantly,
the “WARNING” indicator light and the engine
overheat warning indicator blink, and the
buzzer sounds intermittently. Then, the
“WARNING” indicator light and the engine
overheat warning indicator stop blinking and
remain on, and the buzzer sounds continu-
ously. After the light and indicator start to blinkand the buzzer sounds, the maximum engine
speed is limited.
If the engine overheat warning is activated,
immediately reduce the engine speed, return
to shore, and then make sure that water is be-
ing discharged from the port (left) cooling wa-
ter pilot outlets while the engine is running. If
there is no discharge of water, stop the en-
gine, and then check the jet intake for clog-
ging. (See page 89 for information on the jet
intake.) NOTICE: If you cannot locate and
correct the cause of the overheating, con-
sult a Yamaha dealer. Continuing to oper-
ate at higher speeds could result in severe
engine damage.
[ECJ00041]
TIP:
Push the “Hour Volt” button to stop the buzz-
er.
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Care and storage
76
flows out continually from the jet thrust
nozzle.
(7) Run the engine at idling speed for about
3 minutes watching the engine condition.
If the engine stops while flushing, turn the
water supply off immediately and perform
the procedure again from step 6.
NOTICE: Do not supply water to the
cooling water passages when the en-
gine is not running. The water could
flow back through the muffler into the
engine, causing severe engine dam-
age.
[ECJ00122]
(8) Turn the water supply off.
(9) Discharge the remaining water out of the
cooling water passages by alternately
squeezing and releasing the throttle lever
quickly for 10 to 15 seconds.
(10) Stop the engine.
(11) Remove the garden hose adapter, and
then securely install the flushing hose
connector cap by tightening it until it
stops.
(12) Securely install the watertight storage
compartment and seats in their original
positions.
EJU33735Cleaning the watercraft
(1) Remove the seats. (See page 39 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
(2) Rinse the engine and engine compart-
ment with a small amount of water.NOTICE: Do not use high-pressure
water when rinsing the engine or en-
gine compartment as severe engine
damage could result.
[ECJ00571]
(3) Drain the water from the engine compart-
ment. (See page 49 for information on
draining the bilge water.)
(4) Wipe the engine and engine compart-
ment with a dry cloth.
(5) Wash down the hull, deck, and jet pump
with fresh water.
(6) Wipe the hull, deck, and jet pump with a
dry cloth.
(7) Wipe all vinyl and rubber components,
such as the seats and engine compart-
ment seals, with a vinyl protectant.
(8) To minimize corrosion, spray metallic
parts of the hull, deck, and engine with a
rust inhibitor.
(9) Allow the engine compartment to air dry
completely before installing the seats.
(10) Securely install the seats in their original
positions.
EJU33686Battery care
If the watercraft will not be used for more than
a month, remove the battery from the water-
craft, check it, and then store it in a cool, dry
place.
WARNING
EWJ00791
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dan-
gerous, causing severe burns, etc. Elec-
trolyte contains sulfuric acid. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
Antidotes
External: Flush with water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten
egg, or vegetable oil. Call a physician im-
mediately.
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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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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
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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