
Table of contents
Transporting on a trailer ................ 64
First-time operation ........................ 65 Engine break-in ............................. 65
Pre-operation checks ..................... 66
Pre-operation checklist .................... 66
Pre-operation check points........... 68
Pre-launch checks ........................... 68
Post-launch checks ......................... 74
Operation ......................................... 77 Operating your watercraft ............. 77
Getting to know your watercraft ...... 77
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 77
Riding position ................................. 78
Launching the watercraft ................. 78
Starting the engine on water ............ 78
Stopping the engine ......................... 79
Leaving the watercraft...................... 79
Operating the watercraft .................. 79
Turning the watercraft ...................... 80
Stopping the watercraft ................... 81
Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral....................................... 82
Boarding the watercraft ................... 83
Starting off........................................ 85
Capsized watercraft ......................... 86
Beaching and docking the
watercraft ...................................... 87
Operating in weeded areas .............. 87
After removing the watercraft from the water ....................................... 87
Care and storage............................. 89Post-operation care ...................... 89
Flushing the cooling water
passages....................................... 89
Cleaning the watercraft .................... 90
Battery care ...................................... 90
Long-term storage ........................ 93
Cleaning ........................................... 93
Lubrication ....................................... 93 Rustproofing ..................................... 93
Maintenance .................................... 94
Maintenance ................................. 94
Tool kit.............................................. 94
Removing and installing the engine
cover ............................................. 94
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 96
Engine oil and oil filter ...................... 98
Specifications .................................. 99 Specifications ............................... 99
Trouble recovery ........................... 100 Troubleshooting .......................... 100
Troubleshooting chart .................... 100
Emergency procedures .............. 103
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ....................................... 103
Raising the reverse gate................. 104
Jumping the battery ....................... 104
Replacing the fuses ........................ 105
Towing the watercraft..................... 107
Submerged watercraft ................... 107
Index............................................... 109
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EJU34562
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.
EJU42783Troubleshooting 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 105
Battery Run down Recharge90
Poor terminal con-
nections Tighten as required
90
Terminal corroded Clean or replace 90
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 59
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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(1) Connect the positive (+) jumper cable tothe positive (+) battery terminals of both
batteries.
(2) Connect one end of the negative (–) jumper cable to the negative (–) battery
terminal of the booster battery.
(3) Connect the other end of the negative (–) jumper cable to an engine hanger.
(4) Start the engine, and then disconnect the jumper cables by reversing the steps
above. (See page 28 for information on
starting the engine.)EJU43481Replacing the fuses
If a fuse is blown, replace it with the proper
fuse.
To replace a fuse:
(1) Remove the seats. (See page 50 for seatremoval and installation procedures.)
1Negative (–) jumper cable
2 Booster battery
3 Positive (+) jumper cable
4 Engine hanger
1
4
3
2
1Good fuse
2 Blown fuse
1 Good fuse
2 Blown fuse
2
1
2
1
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(2) Remove the electrical box cover.
(3) While pushing both sides of the fuse boxcover inward, pull the cover toward the
bow and remove it.
(4) When replacing the SCU fuse, remove the screws, and then remove the fuse. Install the spare fuse, and then tighten
the screws.
(5) When replacing a fuse other than the SCU fuse, remove the fuse using the
fuse puller. Install a spare fuse of the
proper amperage. WARNING! Do not
use fuses of a different amperage than
recommended. Substitution with a
fuse that has an improper rating can
cause extensive electrical system
damage and possible fire.
[EWJ00803]
1 Electrical box cover
1 Fuse box cover
1
1
1Electronic throttle valve fuse
2 Fuel pump fuse
3 Main relay drive fuse
4 Main fuse
5 Spare fuse
6 Fuse puller
7 Battery fuse
8 Screw
9 SCU fuse (BCU fuse)
10 Bilge pump fuse
11 Security system fuse
1
5
23 4 5 6 7
8
9
8
1110
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(6) Securely install the fuse box cover in itsoriginal position.
(7) Securely install the electrical box cover in its original position.
(8) Securely install the seats in their original positions.
If the fuse immediately blows again, the elec-
trical system may be defective. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft.
EJU34716Towing 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
eye of the watercraft being towed.
(2) Sit astride the seat and hold on to the handlebars in order to balance the water-
craft. NOTICE: The bow must be kept
up out of the water during towing, oth-
erwise water could flood the engine
compartment or water could flow
back into the engine, causing severe
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]
EJU36156
Submerged watercraft
If the watercraft is submerged or flooded with
water, drain the bilge water from the engine
compartment. Then, have a Yamaha dealer
service the watercraft as soon as possible.
If the watercraft was submerged:
(1) Remove the watercraft from the water and drain the water from the storage
compartments. (See page 53 for infor-
Fuse amperage:
Electronic throttle valve fuse:
10 A
Fuel pump fuse: 10 A
Main relay drive fuse: 10 A
Main fuse:
20 A
Battery fuse: 30 A
SCU fuse: 50 A
Bilge pump fuse:
3 A
Security system fuse: 3 A
1Bow eye
1
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Index
A
Adjustable tilt steering system ................. 30
Adjustable tilt steering system checks .... 71
After removing the watercraft from the water ..................................................... 87
Analog speedometer/tachometer ............ 40
B
Battery care.............................................. 90
Battery checks ......................................... 69
Battery, jumping ..................................... 104
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 87
Beverage holders ..................................... 56
Bilge water check..................................... 69
Bilge water, draining ................................ 63
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 63
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 63
Boarding alone ......................................... 83
Boarding and starting off from a dock ..... 86
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 83
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 84
Bow eye ................................................... 52
Bow storage compartment ...................... 53
Builder’s plate ............................................ 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 86
Check engine warning ............................. 45
Cleaning ................................................... 93
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 90
Cleat ......................................................... 52
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 74
Cooling water pilot outlets ....................... 31
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruise assist............................................. 38
Cruising limitations................................... 12
D
Digital speedometer ................................. 41
E
Electric trim system.................................. 34
Emergency procedures .......................... 103
Engine break-in ........................................ 65
Engine compartment check ..................... 68
Engine cover, removing and installing ..... 94
Engine idling speed check ....................... 76
Engine oil ................................................. 61
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 98 Engine oil level check ............................... 69
Engine oil requirements ........................... 61
Engine overheat warning.......................... 44
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 72
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 28
Engine stop switch ................................... 28
Engine unit check ..................................... 69
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 20
Equipment ................................................ 50
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 73
Fire extinguisher holder and cover........... 58
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and
band checks ......................................... 73
Flushing the cooling water passages....... 89
Fuel .......................................................... 59
Fuel level check........................................ 68
Fuel level meter ........................................ 43
Fuel level warning..................................... 44
Fuel requirements .................................... 59
Fuel system checks ................................. 68
Fuses, replacing ..................................... 105
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 77
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 21
Glove compartment ................................. 54
H
Handgrip .................................................. 51
Hazard information................................... 16
Hood check .............................................. 74
Hour meter/voltmeter ............................... 42
Hull and deck check ................................ 73
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information display................................... 41
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning............ 103
Jet intake checks ..................................... 73
Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate check .................................................... 73
Jumper cables, connecting .................... 104
L
Labels, important ....................................... 4
Labels, other .............................................. 9
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