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............................. 50Post-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
Index................................................. 70
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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.
EJU34576Troubleshooting chart
TROUBLEPOSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDYPAGE
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
does not turn over) Engine shut-
off switch
Clip not in place Install clip
19
Fuse Burned out Replace fuse and
check wiring 67
Battery Run down Recharge51
Poor terminal con-
nections Tighten 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-
sible 29
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 Replace 60
Spark plug
cap Not connected or
loose Connect properly
60
Crankcase Filled with water Have serviced by Yamaha dealer69
Fuel filter Clogged or water pooled Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
61
Choke Knob moves back on its own Tighten choke knob
adjusting nut
61
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