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Table of contents
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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Description
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1Fire extinguisher container
2Fuel cock knob
3Choke knob
4Clip
5Start switch
6Throttle lever
7Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
8Engine stop switch
9Engine shut-off switch
10Fuel tank
11Battery
12Silencer
13Spark plugs/Spark plug caps
14Water separator
15Muffler
16Fuel filter
17Flushing hose connector
18Electrical box
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Maintenance
58
EJU40830Periodic maintenance chart
The periodic maintenance chart gives general guidelines for periodic maintenance. Have a
Yamaha dealer perform the checks in the following chart. However, maintenance may need to
be performed more frequently depending on your operating conditions. If you have any ques-
tions, consult a Yamaha dealer.
This“” mark indicates maintenance that you may do yourself.
This“” mark indicates items to be checked and serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Item OperationInitial Thereafter every
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hours50 hours100
hours200
hours
6
months12
months12
months24
months
Spark plugsCheck, clean, replace 59
Lubrication pointsLubricate 53
Intermediate hous-
ingLubricate 59
Fuel systemCheck—
Fuel filterCheck 59
Check, replace—
Fuel tankCheck, clean—
CarburetorCheck, adjust—
Engine idling
speedCheck, adjust 61
Carburetor throt-
tle shaftCheck—
Bilge strainerClean—
ImpellerCheck—
Jet thrust nozzle
angleCheck, adjust—
Handlebar pivot
shaftCheck, adjust—
Steering frictionCheck, adjust—
Throttle cableCheck, adjust—
Choke cableCheck, adjust 60
BatteryCheck, charge—
Rubber couplingCheck—
Engine mountCheck—
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Maintenance
59
EJU41180Lubrication points
Lubricate moving parts with water-resistant
grease. (See page 53 for information on the
main lubrication points.)
Intermediate housing
Fill the intermediate housing with water-resis-
tant grease through the grease nipple using a
grease gun.
EJU34225Checking the fuel filter
Check the fuel filter. The fuel filter should be
replaced if water or dirt is found in the filter.Have a Yamaha dealer replace the fuel filter if
necessary.
EJU34377Checking the spark plugs
WARNING
EWJ00350
Be careful not to damage the insulator
when removing or installing a spark plug.
A damaged insulator could allow sparks to
escape, which could result in a fire or ex-
plosion.
Remove and check the condition of the spark
plugs.
The condition of a spark plug can indicate
something about the condition of the engine.
For example, if the center electrode portion is
very white, this could indicate an intake air
leak or carburetion problem in that cylinder.
Do not attempt to diagnose any problems
yourself. Have a Yamaha dealer service the
watercraft.
Nuts and boltsCheck— Item OperationInitial Thereafter every
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hours50 hours100
hours200
hours
6
months12
months12
months24
months
Recommended water-resistant grease:
Yamaha Marine Grease/Yamaha
Grease A
Grease quantity:
Initial 10 hours or 1 month:
20.0–22.0 cm³ (0.68–0.74 US oz,
0.71–0.78 Imp.oz)
Every 100 hours or 12 months:
3.0–5.0 cm³ (0.10–0.17 US oz,
0.11–0.18 Imp.oz)
1Fuel filter
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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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