Table of contents
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 .......................................  87
Care and storage............................. 88
Post-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..............................................  93Removing 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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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.
EJU43512Troubleshooting chart
Confirm the possible cause and remedy, and then refer to the applicable page.
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
Engine does not 
start (Starter motor 
does not turn over)Ya m a h a  S e -
curity SystemLock mode selected Select unlock mode
27
Engine shut-
off switchClip not in place Install clip
28
Fuse Burned out Replace fuse and 
check wiring104
Battery Run down Recharge 89
Poor terminal con-
nectionsTighten 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 Release 28
Faulty Have serviced by 
Yamaha dealer—
RiDE lever Squeezed Release 28
Faulty Have serviced by 
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible58
Stale or contaminat-
edHave 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 
capNot connected or 
looseHave serviced by 
Yamaha dealer—
Connected to wrong 
cylinderHave serviced by 
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel injec-
tion systemFuel pump faulty Have serviced by 
Yamaha dealer—
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