2014 YAMAHA SUPERJET ECU

Maintenance
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(3) Remove the steering cable pivot bolt.
(4) Select the nozzle angle, install the steer-
ing cable pivot bolt with the lock washer
in the desired position (P1 or P2) on the
steering column, and then tighten the
bolt to the specified torque.TIP:
The outermost hole in the steering column
cannot be used.
(5) Securely connect the steering cable joint
to the steering cable pivot bolt.
(6) Securely install the steering pole cover
and two bolts in their original positions.
1Steering cable pivot bolt
2Steering column
1Nozzle angles
1Nozzle angles
2Steering cable pivot bolt positions
Standard steering cable pivot bolt posi-
tion:
P2
Tightening torque:
Steering cable pivot bolt:
5.4 Nm (0.55 kgf-m, 4.0 ft-lb)
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(3) Wipe off any water or dirt inside the
spark plug cap.
(4) Install the spark plug cap by pushing it
down until it is securely installed in its
original position.
(5) Securely install the hood in its original
position.
EJU41181Lubrication points
Lubricate moving parts with water-resistant
grease. (See page 54 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.
EJU34226Checking 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.
EJU34442Adjusting the choke cable
Check that the choke cable is properly ad-
justed.
To adjust the choke cable:
(1) Pull the choke knob out until it stops, and
then release the knob. The knob should
not move.
(2) If the choke knob moves back on its
own, tighten the choke knob adjusting
nut slightly. If the knob is difficult to
move, loosen the adjusting nut slightly.
EJU34464Adjusting the carburetor
NOTICE
ECJ00173
If the carburetor settings are disturbed by
someone who does not have the neces- 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
1Choke knob adjusting nut
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(4) Open the fuse holder and replace the
fuse with one of the correct amperage.
WARNING! Do not use fuses of a dif-
ferent amperage than recommended.
Substitution with a fuse that has an
improper rating can cause extensive
electrical system damage and possi-
ble fire.
[EWJ00803]
(5) Insert the fuse holder into the electrical
box.
(6) Securely install the cap by tightening it
until it stops.
(7) Securely install the hood in its original
position.
EJU34705Towing the watercraft
WARNING
EWJ00812
The operator of the towing boat must
keep speed to a minimum and avoid
traffic or obstacles which could be a
hazard to the operator on the water-
craft.
The towline should be long enough so
that the watercraft will not collide with
the towing boat when slowing down.
If the watercraft becomes inoperative in the
water, it can be towed to shore.
To tow the watercraft:
Use a towline that is three times the com-
bined length of the towing boat and the wa-
tercraft.
(1) Securely attach the towline to the bow
rope hole of the watercraft being towed.
(2) Ride the watercraft with your body
weight supported on the riding tray. Hold
on to the handlebars in order to balance
the watercraft and keep the bow up out
of the water. NOTICE: The bow must be
kept up out of the water during tow-
ing, otherwise water could flood the
engine compartment or water could
flow back into the engine, causing se-
vere engine damage.
[ECJ01331]
Tow the watercraft at 8 km/h (5 mph) or less.
NOTICE: Tow the watercraft at 8 km/h (5
mph) or less, otherwise water could flood
the engine compartment or water could
flow back into the engine, causing severe
engine damage.
[ECJ01322]
1Fuse holder
2Electrical box
3Fuse
4Cap
Fuse amperage:
Battery fuse:
10 A1Bow rope hole
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