2010 YAMAHA SUPERJET steering

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
Description....................................... 15
Watercraft glossary ...................... 15
Location of main components ...... 16
Control function operation ............. 18
Watercraft control functions ......... 18
Engine stop switch .......................... 18
Engine shut-off switch ..................... 18
Start switch ...................................... 18
Throttle lever ................................... 19
Steering system ............................... 19
Steering pole ................................... 19
Fuel cock knob ................................ 19
Choke knob ..................................... 20
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 20
Water separator ............................... 21
Engine overheat warning system .... 21
Equipment operation ...................... 22
Equipment .................................... 22
Hood ................................................ 22Bow rope hole ................................. 23
Stern rope hole ................................ 23
Storage pouch ................................. 23
Fire extinguisher container .............. 24
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 26
Fuel and engine oil
requirements ............................. 26
Fuel ................................................. 26
2-stroke engine oil ........................... 26
Mixing fuel and oil ............................ 26
Filling the fuel tank .......................... 27
Draining the bilge water ............... 28
Draining the bilge water on water .... 28
Transporting ................................. 28
First-time operation ........................ 30
Engine break-in ............................ 30
Pre-operation checks ..................... 31
Pre-operation checklist .................... 31
Pre-operation check points .......... 33
Pre-launch checks ........................... 33
Post-launch checks ......................... 37
Operation ......................................... 39
Operating your watercraft ............ 39
Getting to know your watercraft ....... 39
Learning to operate your
watercraft ..................................... 39
Operating positions ......................... 39
Launching the watercraft ................. 40
Starting the engine on water ........... 40
Stopping the engine ........................ 42
Leaving the watercraft ..................... 42
Operating the watercraft .................. 42
Turning the watercraft ..................... 42
Stopping the watercraft ................... 44
Starting off ....................................... 44
Capsized watercraft ......................... 47
Beaching the watercraft ................... 48
Operating in weeded areas ............. 48
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After removing the watercraft from
the water ...................................... 48
Care and storage ............................. 49
Post-operation care ...................... 49
Flushing the cooling water
passages ...................................... 49
Cleaning the watercraft ................... 50
Battery care ..................................... 50
Long-term storage ........................ 53
Cleaning .......................................... 53
Lubrication ....................................... 53
Rustproofing .................................... 54
Maintenance..................................... 55
Maintenance ................................. 55
Tool kit ............................................. 55
Adjusting the steering friction .......... 55
Adjusting the jet thrust nozzle
angle ............................................ 56
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 58
Lubrication points ............................ 59
Checking the fuel filter ..................... 59
Checking the spark plugs ................ 59
Adjusting the choke cable ............... 60
Adjusting the carburetor .................. 61
Specifications .................................. 62
Specifications ................................ 62
Trouble recovery ............................. 63
Troubleshooting ........................... 63
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 63
Emergency procedures ................ 65
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ........................................ 65
Jumping the battery ......................... 66
Replacing the fuse ........................... 66
Towing the watercraft ...................... 67
Submerged watercraft ..................... 67
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EJU31011
Location of main components
2
1
3
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9
10
11
12 13
15 16
1Steering pole
2Steering pole cover
3Bow rope hole
4Fuel filler cap
5Cooling water pilot outlet
6Hood
7Hood latch
8Handlebars
9Storage pouch
10Riding tray
11Stern rope hole
12Jet thrust nozzle
13Ride plate
14Jet intake
15Drive shaft
16Intake grate
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will not start. Also, the starter motor could
be damaged.
[ECJ01040]
The engine will not start when the clip is re-
moved from the engine shut-off switch.
EJU31211Throttle lever
The throttle lever increases the engine speed
when the lever is squeezed.
The throttle lever returns automatically to its
fully closed (idle) position when released.
EJU35931Steering system
By turning the handlebars in the direction you
wish to travel, the angle of the jet thrust nozzleis changed, and the direction of the watercraft
is changed accordingly.
Since the strength of the jet thrust determines
the speed and degree of a turn, throttle must
always be applied when attempting a turn, ex-
cept at trolling speed.
The angle of the jet thrust nozzle can be ad-
justed to suit operator preference. (See page
56 for adjustment procedures.)
EJU31272Steering pole
The steering pole can be moved up or down
to change the height of the handlebars.
EJU31123Fuel cock knob
The fuel supply method can be switched by
operating the fuel cock knob.
1Start switch
1Throttle lever1Handlebar
2Jet thrust nozzle
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EJU40332
Equipment EJU31056Hood
The hood is removable.
Remove the hood to access the engine com-
partment.
To remove the hood:
(1) Lift the steering pole and support it with
the lock pin.(2) Turn the latch knob to the “OPEN” posi-
tion, and then pull up on the hood latch to
unlatch the hood.
(3) Grasp the hood using the handgrips pro-
vided at the front and rear of the hood. Lift
the hood up and to the rear to remove it.
1Steering pole
1Lock pin
1Hood latch
2Hood latch knob
1Handgrip
LOCKOPEN
1
2
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To install the hood:
(1) Position the hood on the deck so that the
two projections at the front of the hood fit
under the two stays on the deck.
(2) Push down on the hood latch, and then
turn the knob to the “LOCK” position to
securely lock the hood in place.
(3) While holding the steering pole, move the
lock pin to the stowed position, and then
lower the steering pole.
EJU36001Bow rope hole
The bow rope hole is used to attach a rope to
the watercraft when transporting, mooring, ortowing it in an emergency. (See page 67 for
towing procedures.)
EJU36011Stern rope hole
The stern rope hole is used to attach a rope to
the watercraft when mooring it.
EJU31674Storage pouch
The storage pouch is located on the bottom of
the hood.
Use the storage pouch to store the own-
er’s/operator’s manual, tool kit, and other
small items. The storage pouch is not de-
signed to be waterproof. If you carry objects
that must be kept dry, put them in a water-
proof bag.
To remove the storage pouch:
(1) Remove the hood. (See page 22 for hood
removal and installation procedures.)
LOCKOPEN
1Bow rope hole
1Stern rope hole
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(2) Unfasten the bands, and then remove the
storage pouch.
To install the storage pouch:
(1) Bend the owner’s/operator’s manual
slightly to insert it into the storage pouch,
and then add the tool kit and any other
small items. Fold the pouch, and then
wrap the strap around it.
(2) Install the storage pouch on the hood and
secure it with the bands.
(3) Install the hood in its original position.
EJU41002Fire extinguisher container
The fire extinguisher container is located on
the hood.To open the fire extinguisher container:
(1) Lift the steering pole and support it with
the lock pin.
(2) Grasp the tab, pull the band to the rear,
and then pull it up.
(3) Lift the fire extinguisher container about
30 degrees from the storage position.
NOTICE: Do not force the fire extin-
guisher container up more than 30 de-
grees from the storage position,
otherwise the container and hood
could be damaged.
[ECJ00401]
1Storage pouch
2Band
1Strap
1Steering pole
2Lock pin
1Fire extinguisher container
2Ta b
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(4) Loosen the fire extinguisher container
cap and remove it.
To close the fire extinguisher container:
(1) Insert the fire extinguisher into the con-
tainer, and then install the fire extinguish-
er container cap and tighten it securely.
(2) Lower the container on the hood to its
storage position and secure it with the
band.
(3) While holding the steering pole, move the
lock pin to the stowed position, and then
lower the steering pole.
1Fire extinguisher container cap
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