2015 YAMAHA SUPERJET steering

Maintenance
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(2) Remove the four screws, and then re-move the handlebar cover.
(3) Turn the handlebars so that the left han- dlebar grip is facing down.
(4) Loosen the locknut.
(5) Tighten or loosen the adjusting nut until the desired amount of friction is ob-
tained.
(6) While holding the adjusting nut with a wrench, tighten the locknut to the speci-
fied torque.
(7) Securely install the handlebar cover and four screws in their original positions. (8) While holding the steering pole, move
the lock pin to the stowed position, and
then lower the steering pole.
EJU31289Adjusting the jet thrust nozzle angle
The angle of the jet thrust nozzle can be ad-
justed to two settings to suit operator prefer-
ence.
To adjust the jet thrust nozzle angle:
(1) Remove the two bolts, and then removethe steering pole cover.
(2) Pull back the outer sleeve of the steering cable joint, and then disconnect the joint
from the steering cable pivot bolt.
1Handlebar cover
1 Adjusting nut
2 Locknut
Tightening torque:
Locknut:29.0 Nm (2.96 kgf-m, 21.4 ft-lb)
1
1Steering pole cover
1 Steering cable joint
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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 jointto the steering cable pivot bolt.
(6) Securely install the steering pole cover and two bolts in their original positions.
1Steering cable pivot bolt
2 Steering column
1Nozzle angles
1 Nozzle angles
2 Steering 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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EJU40831Periodic 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 maintenance that you may do yourself.
This “ ” mark indicates items to be checked and serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Item OperationInitial
Thereafter every
Page
10
hours 50 hours
100
hours 200
hours
6
months 12
months 12
months 24
months
Spark plugs Check, clean, replace 60
Lubrication points Lubricate 54
Intermediate
housing Lubricate
61
Fuel system Check —
Fuel filter Check
61
Check, replace —
Fuel tank Check, clean —
Carburetor Check, adjust —
Engine idling
speed Check, adjust
62
Carburetor throttle
shaft Check
—
Bilge strainer Clean —
Impeller Check —
Jet thrust nozzle
angle Check, adjust
—
Handlebar pivot
shaft Check, adjust
—
Steering friction Check, adjust —
Throttle cable Check, adjust —
Choke cable Check, adjust 61
Battery Check, charge —
Rubber coupling Check —
Engine mount Check —
Nuts and bolts Check —
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EJU34735Submerged 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.
(1) Remove the watercraft from the water,and then remove the hood.
(2) Turn the fuel cock knob to “OFF”.
(3) Turn the watercraft over far enough to drain the bilge water from the engine
compartment. NOTICE: Turning the
watercraft on its side with the hood
removed could cause damage to the
steering pole. Use two people to pro-
vide enough support to make sure
that the steering pole is not damaged.
[ECJ00702]
(4) Turn the watercraft upright again.
(5) Have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha dealer as soon as possible.
NOTICE: Be sure to have a Yamaha
dealer inspect the watercraft. Other-
wise, serious engine damage could
result.
[ECJ00792]
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Index
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P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 59
Post-launch checks ................................. 39
Post-operation care ................................. 50
Pre-launch checks ................................... 35
Pre-operation check points ..................... 35
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 33
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
R
Recommended equipment ...................... 12
Rustproofing ............................................ 55
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 14
Safety equipment check .......................... 39
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 60
Start switch .............................................. 19
Starting off ............................................... 45
Starting the engine on water .................... 41
Steering friction, adjusting ....................... 56
Steering pole ............................................ 20
Steering pole check ................................. 37
Steering system ....................................... 20
Steering system checks ........................... 36
Stern rope hole ........................................ 25
Stopping the engine ................................. 43
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 45
Storage pouch ......................................... 25
Storage pouch checks ............................. 38
Submerged watercraft ............................. 69
Switch checks .......................................... 38
T
Throttle lever ............................................ 20
Throttle lever checks ................................ 37
Tool kit ..................................................... 56
Towing the watercraft .............................. 68
Transporting ............................................. 31
Troubleshooting ....................................... 64
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 64
Turning the watercraft .............................. 43
W
Water separator ....................................... 22
Water separator check............................. 36
Watercraft characteristics ........................ 13
Watercraft control functions .................... 19
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