Table of contents
Transporting on a trailer ................ 63
First-time operation ........................ 64 Engine break-in ............................. 64
Pre-operation checks ..................... 65
Pre-operation checklist .................... 65
Pre-operation check points........... 67
Pre-launch checks ........................... 67
Post-launch checks ......................... 73
Operation ......................................... 76 Operating your watercraft ............. 76
Getting to know your watercraft ...... 76
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 76
Riding position ................................. 77
Launching the watercraft ................. 77
Starting the engine on water ............ 77
Stopping the engine ......................... 78
Leaving the watercraft...................... 78
Operating the watercraft .................. 78
Turning the watercraft ...................... 79
Stopping the watercraft ................... 80
Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral....................................... 81
Boarding the watercraft ................... 82
Starting off........................................ 84
Capsized watercraft ......................... 85
Beaching and docking the
watercraft ...................................... 86
Operating in weeded areas .............. 86
After removing the watercraft from the water ....................................... 86
Care and storage............................. 88Post-operation care ...................... 88
Flushing the cooling water
passages....................................... 88
Cleaning the watercraft .................... 89
Battery care ...................................... 89
Long-term storage ........................ 92
Cleaning ........................................... 92
Lubrication ....................................... 92 Rustproofing ..................................... 92
Maintenance .................................... 93
Maintenance ................................. 93
Tool kit.............................................. 93
Removing and installing the engine
cover ............................................. 93
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 95
Engine oil and oil filter ...................... 97
Specifications .................................. 98 Specifications ............................... 98
Trouble recovery ............................. 99 Troubleshooting ............................ 99
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 99
Emergency procedures .............. 102
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ....................................... 102
Raising the reverse gate................. 103
Jumping the battery ....................... 103
Replacing the fuses ........................ 104
Towing the watercraft..................... 106
Submerged watercraft ................... 106
Index............................................... 108
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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.
EJU43511Troubleshooting chart
Confirm the possible cause and remedy, and then refer to the applicable page.
TROUBLEPOSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDYPAGE
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
does not turn over) Ya m a h a S e -
curity System
Lock mode selected Select unlock mode
27
Engine shut-
off switch Clip not in place Install clip
28
Fuse Burned out Replace fuse and
check wiring 104
Battery Run down Recharge89
Poor terminal con-
nections Tighten as required
89
Terminal corroded Clean or replace 89
Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
turns over) Throttle lever Squeezed
Release28
Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
RiDE lever Squeezed Release28
Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
Fuel Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible 58
Stale or contaminat-
ed Have 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—
Spark plug
cap Not connected or
loose Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Connected to wrong
cylinder Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Fuel injec-
tion system Fuel pump faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
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