Trouble recovery
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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.
EJU36984Troubleshooting chart 
Confirm the possible cause and remedy, and then refer to the applicable page.
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
Engine does not 
start (Starter motor 
does not turn over)Yamaha Se-
curity SystemLock mode selected Select unlock mode
27
Engine shut-
off switchClip not in place Install clip
28
Fuse Burned out Replace fuse and 
check wiring98
Battery Run down Recharge 84
Poor terminal con-
nectionsTighten as required
84
Terminal corroded Clean or replace 84
Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by 
Yamaha dealer—
Engine does not 
start (Starter motor 
turns over)Throttle lever Squeezed Release 28
Fuel Empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible54
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—
Spark plug 
capNot connected or 
looseHave serviced by 
Yamaha dealer—
Connected to wrong 
cylinderHave serviced by 
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel injec-
tion systemFuel pump faulty Have serviced by 
Yamaha dealer—
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