Pre-operation checks
53
the dipstick. (See page 45 for information on
checking the engine oil level.)
EJU32455Bilge water check
Make sure that no bilge water has collected in
the engine compartment. If bilge water has
collected in the engine compartment, drain it.
(See page 47 for information on draining the
bilge water.)
EJU32484Battery checks
Make sure that the battery terminals and
breather hose are not damaged and that the
battery leads and breather hose are connect-
ed properly. WARNING! Fire or explosion
could result if the breather hose is dam-aged, obstructed, or not connected prop-
erly.
[EWJ00451]
Make sure that the electrolyte level is be-
tween the minimum and maximum level
marks. WARNING! Never operate the wa-
tercraft if the battery does not have suffi-
cient power to start the engine or if it
shows any other signs of decreased pow-
er. Loss of battery power may leave you
stranded.
[EWJ01240]
Make sure that the battery is securely held in
place.
EJU32613Steering system checks
Turn the handlebars to the right and left sev-
eral times to make sure that operation is
smooth and unrestricted throughout the
1Dipstick
1Maximum level mark
2Minimum level mark
1
21
1Negative (–) battery terminal: Black lead
2Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead
3Breather hose
1Maximum level mark
2Minimum level mark
12
3
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Trouble recovery
83
Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel Empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible44
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-
sible44
Oil pressure
warningOil pressure dropped Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer36
Engine over-
heatedJet intake clogged Clean
85
Check engine
warningFaulty sensors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer37 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Index
A
After removing the watercraft from the
water ..................................................... 70
B
Battery care .............................................. 72
Battery checks.......................................... 53
Battery, jumping ....................................... 86
Beaching and docking the watercraft ....... 69
Beverage holder ....................................... 42
Bilge water check ..................................... 53
Bilge water, draining................................. 47
Bilge water, draining on land .................... 47
Bilge water, draining on water .................. 47
Boarding alone ......................................... 64
Boarding and starting off from a dock ...... 68
Boarding the watercraft ............................ 64
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 65
Bow eye ................................................... 39
Bow storage compartment ....................... 40
Builder’s plate............................................. 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 68
Check engine warning.............................. 37
Cleaning ................................................... 75
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 72
Cleat ......................................................... 40
Cooling water pilot outlet .......................... 29
Cooling water pilot outlet check ............... 58
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ............... 1
Cruising limitations ................................... 11
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 85
Engine break-in ........................................ 49
Engine compartment check...................... 52
Engine cover, removing and installing ..... 77
Engine idling speed check ....................... 58
Engine oil ................................................. 45
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 80
Engine oil level check............................... 52
Engine oil requirements ........................... 45
Engine overheat warning ......................... 36
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 55
Engine shut-off switch .............................. 27
Engine stop switch ................................... 27Engine unit check ..................................... 52
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 19
Equipment ................................................ 38
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 57
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ........... 42
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and
band checks.......................................... 56
Flushing the cooling water passages ....... 71
Fuel .......................................................... 44
Fuel level check ....................................... 52
Fuel level meter ........................................ 35
Fuel level warning .................................... 35
Fuel requirements .................................... 44
Fuel system checks .................................. 52
Fuses, replacing ....................................... 86
G
Getting to know your watercraft ............... 59
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 20
Glove compartment .................................. 41
H
Handgrip ................................................... 39
Hazard information ................................... 15
Hood check .............................................. 58
Hour meter/voltmeter ............................... 34
Hull and deck check ................................. 57
I
Identification numbers ................................ 1
Information display ................................... 33
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning .............. 85
Jet intake checks ...................................... 57
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 86
L
Labels, important ........................................ 4
Labels, other .............................................. 8
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft .......................... 60
Learning to operate your watercraft ......... 59
Leaving the watercraft .............................. 61
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft .............................................. 10
Long-term storage .................................... 75
Low RPM Mode ........................................ 31
Lubrication................................................ 75
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