Table of contents
Capsized watercraft .........................  48
Beaching the watercraft ...................  49
Operating in weeded areas ..............  49
After removing the watercraft from 
the water .......................................  49
Care and storage............................. 50
Post-operation care ......................  50
Flushing the cooling water 
passages.......................................  50
Cleaning the watercraft ....................  51
Battery care ......................................  51
Long-term storage ........................  54
Cleaning ...........................................  54
Lubrication .......................................  54
Rustproofing.....................................  55
Maintenance .................................... 56
Maintenance..................................  56
Tool kit..............................................  56
Adjusting the steering friction ..........  56
Adjusting the jet thrust nozzle 
angle .............................................  57
Periodic maintenance chart .............  59
Checking the spark plugs ................  60
Lubrication points ............................  61
Checking the fuel filter .....................  61
Adjusting the choke cable................  61
Adjusting the carburetor...................  61
Specifications .................................. 63
Specifications................................  63
Trouble recovery ............................. 64
Troubleshooting ............................  64
Troubleshooting chart ......................  64
Emergency procedures .................  66
Cleaning the jet intake and 
impeller .........................................  66
Jumping the battery .........................  67
Replacing the fuse ...........................  67
Towing the watercraft ......................  68
Submerged watercraft .....................  69
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Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble with your watercraft, use the troubleshooting chart to check for the
possible cause.
If you cannot find the cause, consult a Yamaha dealer.
EJU34576Troubleshooting chart
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
Engine does not 
start (Starter motor 
does not turn over)Engine shut-
off switchClip not in place Install clip
19
Fuse Burned out Replace fuse and 
check wiring67
Battery Run down Recharge 51
Poor terminal con-
nectionsTighten as required
51
Terminal corroded Clean or replace 51
Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by 
Yamaha dealer—
Engine does not 
start (Starter motor 
turns over)Fuel cock Turned to “OFF” Turn fuel cock knob 
to “ON”21
Fuel Empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible29
Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by 
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by 
Yamaha dealer—
Spark plug Fouled or defective Replace 60
Spark plug 
capNot connected or 
looseConnect properly
60
Crankcase Filled with water Have serviced by 
Yamaha dealer69
Fuel filter Clogged or water 
pooledHave serviced by 
Yamaha dealer61
Choke Knob moves back on 
its ownTighten choke knob 
adjusting nut61
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