Maintenance
60
To remove a spark plug:
(1) Remove the hood. (See page 22 for hood
removal and installation procedures.)
(2) Remove the spark plug cap.
(3) Remove the spark plug, and then check
the condition of the spark plug and the
spark plug gap. If the electrode portion is
significantly discolored, if electrode ero-
sion becomes excessive, if carbon and
other deposits are excessive, or if the
spark plug gap is not within the specified
range, replace the spark plug.
TIP:
When the engine is operating normally, the
color of the spark plug electrode portion will
be a medium-to-light tan.
To install a spark plug:
(1) Wipe off any dirt from the threads, insula-
tor, and gasket surface of the spark plug.
(2) Install the spark plug, and then tighten it
to the specified torque.
TIP:
If a torque wrench is not available when you
are installing a spark plug, a good estimate of
the correct torque is 1/4 turn to 1/2 turn past
finger tight using the spark plug wrench in-
cluded in the tool kit. Have the spark plug ad-
justed to the correct torque with a torque
wrench as soon as possible.
(3) Wipe off any water or dirt inside the spark
plug cap.
(4) Install the spark plug cap by pushing it
down until it is securely installed in its
original position.
(5) Install the hood in its original position.
EJU34441Adjusting the choke cable
Check that the choke cable is properly adjust-
ed.
To adjust the choke cable:
(1) Pull the choke knob out until it stops, and
then release the knob. The knob should
not move.
(2) If the choke knob moves back on its own,
tighten the choke knob adjusting nut
slightly. If the knob is difficult to move,
loosen the adjusting nut slightly.
1Insulator
2Electrode
3Spark plug gap
Specified spark plug:
BR7HS
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
25.0 Nm (2.55 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
1Choke knob adjusting nut
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Trouble recovery
63
EJU34561
Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble with your watercraft, use the troubleshooting chart to check for the pos-
sible cause.
If you cannot find the cause, consult a Yamaha dealer.
EJU34574Troubleshooting chart
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
does not turn over)Engine shut-
off switchClip not in place Install clip
18
Fuse Burned out Replace fuse and
check wiring66
Battery Run down Recharge 50
Poor terminal con-
nectionsTighten as required
50
Terminal corroded Clean or replace 50
Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
turns over)Fuel cock Turned to “OFF”Turn fuel cock knob to
“ON”19
Fuel Empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible27
Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Spark plug Fouled or defective Replace 59
Spark plug
capNot connected or
looseConnect properly
59
Crankcase Filled with water Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer67
Fuel filter Clogged or water
pooledHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer59
Choke Knob moves back on
its ownTighten choke knob
adjusting nut60
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EJU34622
Emergency procedures EJU34634Cleaning the jet intake and impeller
WARNING
EWJ00782
Before attempting to remove weeds or de-
bris from the jet intake or impeller area,
shut the engine off and remove the clip
from the engine shut-off switch. Severe in-
jury or death could result from coming in
contact with the rotating parts of the jet
pump.
If weeds or debris gets caught in the jet intake
or impeller, cavitation can occur, causing jet
thrust to decrease even though engine speed
rises. If this condition is allowed to continue,
the engine will overheat and may seize.
NOTICE: If weeds or debris gets caught in
the jet intake, do not operate the watercraft
above trolling speed until they have been
removed.
[ECJ00653]
If there is any sign that the jet intake or impel-
ler is clogged with weeds or debris, return to
shore and check the intake and impeller. Al-ways stop the engine before beaching the wa-
tercraft.
(1) Place a suitable clean cloth or carpeting
underneath the watercraft to protect it
from abrasions and scratches. Turn the
watercraft on its side as shown. NOTICE:
Always turn the watercraft over onto
its port (left) side. When turning the
watercraft on its side, support the bow
so that the handlebars are not bent or
damaged.
[ECJ00661]
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Index
2-stroke engine oil .................................... 26
A
After removing the watercraft from the
water ..................................................... 48
B
Battery care .............................................. 50
Battery checks.......................................... 34
Battery, jumping ....................................... 66
Beaching the watercraft ........................... 48
Bilge water check ..................................... 34
Bilge water, draining................................. 28
Bilge water, draining on water .................. 28
Boarding and starting in deep water ........ 46
Boarding and starting in shallow water .... 45
Bow rope hole .......................................... 23
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 47
Carburetor, adjusting................................ 61
Choke cable, adjusting ............................. 60
Choke knob .............................................. 20
Cleaning ................................................... 53
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 50
Cooling water pilot outlet .......................... 20
Cooling water pilot outlet check ............... 38
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ............... 1
Cruising limitations ..................................... 8
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 65
Engine break-in ........................................ 30
Engine compartment check...................... 33
Engine idling speed, adjusting ................. 61
Engine overheat warning system ............. 21
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 36
Engine shut-off switch .............................. 18
Engine stop switch ................................... 18
Engine unit check ..................................... 34
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 14
Equipment ................................................ 22
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 37
Fire extinguisher container ....................... 24
Fire extinguisher container checks........... 37
Flushing the cooling water passages ....... 49Fuel .......................................................... 26
Fuel and engine oil requirements ............. 26
Fuel cock knob ......................................... 19
Fuel filter, checking .................................. 59
Fuel level check ....................................... 33
Fuel system checks .................................. 33
Fuel tank, filling ........................................ 27
Fuse, replacing ......................................... 66
G
Getting to know your watercraft ............... 39
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 15
H
Hazard information ................................... 12
Hood ......................................................... 22
Hood check .............................................. 37
Hull and deck check ................................. 37
I
Identification numbers ................................ 1
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning .............. 65
Jet intake checks ...................................... 37
Jet thrust nozzle angle, adjusting ............. 56
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 66
L
Labels, important ........................................ 2
Labels, other .............................................. 6
Labels, warning .......................................... 3
Launching the watercraft .......................... 40
Learning to operate your watercraft ......... 39
Leaving the watercraft .............................. 42
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft ................................................ 7
Long-term storage .................................... 53
Lubrication................................................ 53
Lubrication points ..................................... 59
M
Main components, location of .................. 16
Maintenance ............................................. 55
Mixing fuel and oil .................................... 26
O
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 48
Operating positions .................................. 39
Operating the watercraft ........................... 42
Operating your watercraft ......................... 39
Operation requirements ............................. 9
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Index
P
Periodic maintenance chart...................... 58
Post-launch checks .................................. 37
Post-operation care .................................. 49
Pre-launch checks.................................... 33
Pre-operation check points ...................... 33
Pre-operation checklist............................. 31
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
R
Recommended equipment ....................... 11
Rustproofing ............................................. 54
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 13
Safety equipment check ........................... 37
Spark plugs, checking .............................. 59
Start switch............................................... 18
Starting off ................................................ 44
Starting the engine on water .................... 40
Steering friction, adjusting ........................ 55
Steering pole ............................................ 19
Steering pole check.................................. 35
Steering system ....................................... 19
Steering system checks ........................... 34
Stern rope hole......................................... 23
Stopping the engine ................................. 42
Stopping the watercraft ............................ 44
Storage pouch .......................................... 23
Storage pouch checks.............................. 36
Submerged watercraft .............................. 67
Switch checks .......................................... 36
T
Throttle lever ............................................ 19
Throttle lever checks ................................ 35
Tool kit...................................................... 55
Towing the watercraft ............................... 67
Transporting ............................................. 28
Troubleshooting ....................................... 63
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 63
Turning the watercraft .............................. 42
W
Water separator ....................................... 21
Water separator check ............................. 34
Watercraft characteristics......................... 12
Watercraft control functions ..................... 18
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