Table of contents
Post-launch checks ......................... 63
Operation ......................................... 64
Operating your watercraft ............. 64
Getting to know your watercraft ....... 64
Learning to operate your
watercraft ..................................... 64
Riding position ................................. 65
Launching the watercraft ................. 65
Starting the engine on water ........... 65
Stopping the engine ........................ 66
Leaving the watercraft ..................... 66
Operating the watercraft .................. 66
Turning the watercraft ..................... 67
Stopping the watercraft ................... 68
Operating the watercraft in
reverse ......................................... 69
Boarding the watercraft ................... 69
Starting off ....................................... 72
Capsized watercraft ......................... 73
Beaching and docking the
watercraft ..................................... 74
Operating in weeded areas ............. 74
After removing the watercraft from
the water ...................................... 75
Care and storage ............................. 76
Post-operation care ...................... 76
Flushing the cooling water
passages ...................................... 76
Cleaning the watercraft ................... 77
Battery care ..................................... 77
Long-term storage ........................ 80
Cleaning .......................................... 80
Lubrication ....................................... 80
Rustproofing .................................... 80
Maintenance..................................... 82
Maintenance ................................. 82
Tool kit ............................................. 82
Removing and installing the engine
cover ............................................ 82
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 84
Engine oil and oil filter ..................... 85
Specifications.................................. 86
Specifications ................................ 86
Trouble recovery ............................. 87
Troubleshooting ........................... 87
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 87
Emergency procedures ................ 90
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ........................................ 90
Jumping the battery ......................... 91
Replacing the fuses ......................... 91
Replacing the bilge pump fuse ........ 93
Towing the watercraft ...................... 94
Submerged watercraft ..................... 95
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Description
24
Engine compartment
123
46 5
10 11
8
97
1Engine cover
2Air filter case
3Water separator (page 30)
4Fuel tank
5Battery (page 57)
6Flushing hose connector
7Watertight storage compartment
8Spark plug/Spark plug cap/Ignition coil
9Electrical box
10Engine oil filler cap (page 49)11Dipstick
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Maintenance
85
EJU36942Engine oil and oil filter
WARNING
EWJ00340
Engine oil is extremely hot immediately af-
ter the engine is turned off. Coming in con-
tact with or getting any engine oil on your
clothes could result in burns.
NOTICE
ECJ00991
Do not run the engine with too much or not
enough oil in the engine, otherwise the en-
gine could be damaged.
It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer
change the engine oil and the engine oil filter.
However, if you choose to change the oil and
filter on your own, consult a Yamaha dealer.
Engine mountCheck —
Nuts and boltsCheck —
Air filter elementCheck —
Engine oilReplace 85
Oil filterReplace 85
Valve clearanceCheck, adjust — Item OperationInitial Thereafter every
Page 10
hours50 hours100
hours200
hours
6
months12
months12
months24
months
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Specifications
86
EJU34542
Specifications
Watercraft capacity:
Maximum people on board:
2 person
Maximum load capacity:
160 kg (353 lb)
Dimensions:
Length:
3370 mm (132.7 in)
Width:
1230 mm (48.4 in)
Height:
1160 mm (45.7 in)
Dry weight:
367 kg (809 lb)
Performance:
Maximum output (according to ISO 8665/SAE
J1228):
154.5 kW@7500 r/min
Maximum fuel consumption:
63.7 L/h (16.8 US gal/h, 14.0 Imp.gal/h)
Cruising range at full throttle:
1.10 hour
Trolling speed:
1250 ±100 r/min
Engine:
Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Number of cylinders:
4
Engine displacement:
1812 cm³
Bore & stroke:
86.0 × 78.0 mm (3.39 × 3.07 in)
Compression ratio:
8.6 : 1
Valve clearance-intake (cold):
0.14–0.23 mm (0.0055–0.0091 in)
Valve clearance-exhaust (cold):
0.28–0.37 mm (0.0110–0.0146 in)
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Cooling system:
Water
Starting system:
Electric
Ignition system:
T.C.I.Spark plug:
LFR6A
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Battery capacity:
12 V, 19 Ah
Charging system:
Flywheel magneto
Drive unit:
Propulsion system:
Jet pump
Jet pump type:
Axial flow, single stage
Impeller rotation:
Counterclockwise
Jet thrust nozzle angle:
24.0+24.0 °
Jet thrust nozzle trim angle:
-10, -5, 0, 5, 10 °
Fuel and oil:
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline
Minimum octane rating (PON):
86
Minimum octane rating (RON):
90
Recommended engine oil type SAE:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade API:
API SE,SF,SG,SH,SJ,SL
Fuel tank total capacity:
70 L (18.5 US gal, 15.4 Imp.gal)
Engine oil quantity with oil filter replacement:
3.1 L (3.28 US qt, 2.73 Imp.qt)
Engine oil quantity without oil filter replacement:
3.0 L (3.17 US qt, 2.64 Imp.qt)
Engine oil total quantity:
4.3 L (4.55 US qt, 3.78 Imp.qt)
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Trouble recovery
89
Watercraft slow or
loses powerShift lever Not completely shift-
ed into forward posi-
tionPush lever forward
until it stops 31
Watercraft
operation
modeLow RPM Mode acti-
vatedDeactivate Low RPM
Mode 33
Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 90
Impeller damaged or
wornHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer90
Engine over-
heat warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedClean jet intake and
cool engine38
Oil pressure
warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedAdd oil
37
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—
Electrical wir-
ingLoose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Air filter Clogged Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Oil buildup Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer— TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Index
A
After removing the watercraft from the
water ..................................................... 75
B
Battery care .............................................. 77
Battery checks.......................................... 57
Battery, jumping ....................................... 91
Beaching and docking the watercraft ....... 74
Beverage holder ....................................... 45
Bilge pump fuse, replacing ....................... 93
Bilge water check ..................................... 57
Bilge water, draining................................. 50
Bilge water, draining on land .................... 50
Bilge water, draining on water .................. 51
Boarding alone ......................................... 70
Boarding and starting off from a dock ...... 73
Boarding the watercraft ............................ 69
Boarding with a passenger....................... 70
Bow eye ................................................... 42
Bow storage compartment ....................... 42
Builder’s plate............................................. 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 73
Check engine warning.............................. 38
Cleaning ................................................... 80
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 77
Cooling water pilot outlet check ............... 63
Cooling water pilot outlets ........................ 29
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ............... 1
Cruising limitations ................................... 12
D
Dual analog meter unit ............................. 35
Dual analog meter unit check................... 63
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 90
Engine break-in ........................................ 53
Engine compartment check...................... 56
Engine cover, removing and installing ..... 82
Engine idling speed check ....................... 63
Engine oil ................................................. 49
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 85
Engine oil level check............................... 57
Engine oil requirements ........................... 49
Engine overheat warning ......................... 38
Engine serial number ................................. 1Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 61
Engine shut-off switch .............................. 27
Engine stop switch ................................... 27
Engine unit check ..................................... 57
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 18
Equipment ................................................ 40
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 62
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ........... 45
Fire extinguisher holder, cover,
and band checks................................... 62
Flushing the cooling water passages ....... 76
Fuel .......................................................... 47
Fuel level check ....................................... 56
Fuel level meter ........................................ 37
Fuel level warning .................................... 37
Fuel requirements .................................... 47
Fuel system checks .................................. 56
Fuses, replacing ....................................... 91
G
Getting to know your watercraft ............... 64
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 20
Glove compartment .................................. 43
H
Hazard information ................................... 16
Hood check .............................................. 63
Hour meter/voltmeter ............................... 36
Hull and deck check ................................. 62
I
Identification numbers ................................ 1
Information display ................................... 36
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning .............. 90
Jet intake checks ...................................... 62
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 91
L
Labels, important ........................................ 4
Labels, other .............................................. 9
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft .......................... 65
Learning to operate your watercraft ......... 64
Leaving the watercraft .............................. 66
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft ........................................ 11
Long-term storage .................................... 80
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