Pre-operation checks
59
EJU40182Engine unit check
Check the exterior of the engine unit for dam-
age or other problem.
EJU36886Engine oil level check
Make sure that the engine oil level is between
the minimum and maximum level marks on
the dipstick. (See page 51 for information on
checking the engine oil level.)
EJU32456Bilge 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 52 for information on draining the
bilge water.)
EJU32485Battery checks
Make sure that the battery terminals and
breather hose are not damaged and that thebattery 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.
[EWJ00452]
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.
[EWJ01241]
Make sure that the battery is securely held in
place.
1 Dipstick
1 Maximum level mark
2 Minimum level mark
1
2
1
1Negative (–) battery terminal: Black lead
2 Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead
3 Breather hose
1 Maximum level mark
2 Minimum level mark
12
3
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Care and storage
80
ter flows out continually from the jet
thrust nozzle.
(7) Run the engine at idling speed for about 3 minutes watching the engine condition.
If the engine stops while flushing, turn
the water supply off immediately and
perform the procedure again from step 6.
NOTICE: Do not supply water to the
cooling water passages when the en-
gine is not running. The water could
flow back through the muffler into the
engine, causing severe engine dam-
age.
[ECJ00123]
(8) Turn the water supply off.
(9) Discharge the remaining water out of the cooling water passages by alternately
squeezing and releasing the throttle lever
quickly for 10 to 15 seconds.
(10) Stop the engine.
(11) Remove the garden hose adapter, and then securely install the flushing hose
connector cap by tightening it until it
stops.
(12) Securely install the watertight storage compartment and seats in their original
positions.
EJU33736Cleaning the watercraft
(1) Remove the seats. (See page 41 for seatremoval and installation procedures.)
(2) Rinse the engine and engine compart- ment with a small amount of water. NOTICE:
Do not use high-pressure
water when rinsing the engine or en-
gine compartment as severe engine
damage could result.
[ECJ00572]
(3) Drain the water from the engine com- partment. (See page 52 for information
on draining the bilge water.)
(4) Wipe the engine and engine compart- ment with a dry cloth.
(5) Wash down the hull, deck, and jet pump with fresh water.
(6) Wipe the hull, deck, and jet pump with a dry cloth.
(7) Wipe all vinyl and rubber components, such as the seats and engine compart-
ment seals, with a vinyl protectant.
(8) To minimize corrosion, spray metallic parts of the hull, deck, and engine with a
rust inhibitor.
(9) Allow the engine compartment to air dry completely before installing the seats.
(10) Securely install the seats in their original positions.
EJU33687Battery care
If the watercraft will not be used for more than
a month, remove the battery from the water-
craft, check it, and then store it in a cool, dry
place.
WARNING
EWJ00792
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dan-
gerous, causing severe burns, etc. Elec-
trolyte contains sulfuric acid. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
Antidotes
External: Flush with water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten
egg, or vegetable oil. Call a physician im-
mediately.
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Maintenance
87
EJU43100Periodic 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
questions, consult a Yamaha dealer.
This “ √” mark indicates items to be checked and serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Item OperationInitial Thereafter every
Page
10 hours 50 hours
or 12
months *1 100
hours or 12
months *1 200
hours or 24
months *1
Fuel line Check fuel hoses and
clamps
√
—
Fuel filler cap/Wa-
ter separator Check O-rings for cracks
and deformation
√
—
Fuel tank Check installation and
straps
√
—
Water inlet strainer Check for clogs and dam-
age
√
—
Cooling water hos-
es Check for damage and
leakage, and check
clamps
√
—
Engine oil Replace √√ 89
Oil filter Replace √89
Intermediate hous-
ing Lubricate
√—
Spark plugs Check √√ —
Battery Check specific gravity of
electrolyte, terminals,
bands, and breather hose √
—
Battery leads Check terminals √—
Steering master Check operation and for
looseness
√√
—
Steering cable Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√
—
Q.S.T.S. cable Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√
—
Q.S.T.S. converter
and rod Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√√
—
Shift lever Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√
—
Shift cable and re-
verse gate Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√
—
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Trouble recovery
92
Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible49
Stale or contaminat-
ed Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Incorrect octane
number Use correct fuel
49
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
cap Not connected or
loose Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Cracked, torn, or
damaged Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Electrical wir-
ing Loose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
Fuel injec-
tion system Faulty or clogged in-
jectors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Warning light or in-
dicator blinks or
comes on Fuel level
warning
Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible 49
Oil pressure
warning Oil pressure dropped Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer 38
Engine over-
heat warning Jet intake clogged Clean
94
Check en-
gine warning Faulty sensors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer 39
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Index
A
After removing the watercraft from the water ..................................................... 78
B
Battery care.............................................. 80
Battery checks ......................................... 59
Battery, jumping ....................................... 95
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 77
Beverage holder ....................................... 46
Bilge pump fuse, replacing ...................... 97
Bilge water check..................................... 59
Bilge water, draining ................................ 52
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 52
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 53
Boarding alone ......................................... 73
Boarding and starting off from a dock ..... 76
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 72
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 73
Bow eye ................................................... 43
Bow storage compartment ...................... 44
Builder’s plate ............................................ 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 76
Check engine warning ............................. 39
Cleaning ................................................... 83
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 80
Cleat ......................................................... 43
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 65
Cooling water pilot outlets ....................... 30
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruising limitations................................... 12
D
Dual analog meter unit ............................. 36
Dual analog meter unit check .................. 65
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 94
Engine break-in ........................................ 55
Engine compartment check ..................... 58
Engine cover, removing and installing ..... 85
Engine idling speed check ....................... 66
Engine oil ................................................. 51
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 89
Engine oil level check............................... 59
Engine oil requirements ........................... 51
Engine overheat warning ......................... 39 Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 63
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 28
Engine stop switch ................................... 28
Engine unit check ..................................... 59
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 20
Equipment ................................................ 41
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 64
Fire extinguisher holder and cover........... 47
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and
band checks ......................................... 64
Flushing the cooling water passages....... 79
Fuel .......................................................... 49
Fuel level check........................................ 58
Fuel level meter ........................................ 38
Fuel level warning..................................... 38
Fuel requirements .................................... 49
Fuel system checks ................................. 58
Fuses, replacing ....................................... 95
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 67
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 21
Glove compartment ................................. 45
H
Handgrips................................................. 42
Hazard information................................... 16
Hood check .............................................. 65
Hour meter/voltmeter ............................... 37
Hull and deck check ................................ 64
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information display................................... 37
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning.............. 94
Jet intake checks ..................................... 64
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 95
L
Labels, important ....................................... 4
Labels, other .............................................. 9
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft ......................... 68
Learning to operate your watercraft......... 67
Leaving the watercraft.............................. 69
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Index
Limitations on who may operate the watercraft.............................................. 11
Long-term storage ................................... 83
Low RPM Mode ....................................... 34
Lubrication ............................................... 83
M
Main components, location of ................. 22
Maintenance ............................................ 85
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 2
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 38
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 78
Operating the watercraft .......................... 69
Operating the watercraft in reverse ......... 72
Operating your watercraft ........................ 67
Operation requirements ........................... 13
P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 87
Post-launch checks ................................. 65
Post-operation care ................................. 79
Pre-launch checks ................................... 58
Pre-operation check points ..................... 58
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 56
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Q
Quick Shift Trim System (Q.S.T.S.) .......... 33
Quick Shift Trim System (Q.S.T.S.) checks .................................................. 61
R
Reboarding grip ....................................... 42
Reboarding step ...................................... 42
Recommended equipment ...................... 15
Remote control transmitter ...................... 26
Remote control transmitter check ........... 62
Reverse system........................................ 32
Reverse system checks ........................... 61
Riding position ......................................... 68
Rustproofing ............................................ 84
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 19
Safety equipment check .......................... 64
Seats ........................................................ 41
Speedometer ........................................... 36
Start switch .............................................. 28 Starting off ............................................... 75
Starting off from a trailer .......................... 76
Starting the engine on water .................... 68
Steering system ....................................... 29
Steering system checks ........................... 60
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 64
Stern eyes ................................................ 43
Stopping the engine ................................. 69
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 71
Storage compartment checks.................. 63
Storage compartments ............................ 44
Submerged watercraft ............................. 99
Switch checks .......................................... 63
T
Tachometer .............................................. 36
Telescopic steering system...................... 30
Telescopic steering system checks ......... 61
Throttle lever ............................................ 29
Throttle lever checks ................................ 62
Tool kit ..................................................... 85
Towing the watercraft .............................. 98
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 54
Troubleshooting ....................................... 91
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 91
Turning the watercraft .............................. 70
W
Water separator ....................................... 31
Water separator check ............................. 58
Watercraft characteristics ........................ 16
Watercraft control functions..................... 26
Watercraft operation functions ................ 32
Watercraft operation modes .................... 34
Water-skiing ............................................. 18
Watertight storage compartment ............. 46
Y
Yamaha Security System ......................... 27
Yamaha Security System settings ........... 27
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