Pre-operation checks
57
water separator, drain it. (See page 30 for in-
formation on draining the water separator.)
EJU40182Engine unit check
Check the exterior of the engine unit for dam-
age or other problem.
EJU36886Engine oil level check
Make sure that the engine oil level is between
the minimum and maximum level marks onthe dipstick. (See page 49 for information on
checking the engine oil level.)
EJU32456Bilge water check
Make sure that no bilge water has collected in
the engine compartment. If bilge water has
collected in the engine compartment, drain it.
(See page 51 for information on draining the
bilge water.)
EJU32485Battery checks
Make sure that the battery terminals and
breather hose are not damaged and that the
battery leads and breather hose are connect-
ed properly. WARNING! Fire or explosion
could result if the breather hose is dam-
1Water separator
1
1Dipstick
1Maximum level mark
2Minimum level mark
1
1
2
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Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible47
Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Incorrect octane
numberUse correct fuel
47
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Spark plug Fouled or defective Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Incorrect heat range Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Gap incorrect Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Electrical wir-
ingLoose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel injec-
tion systemFaulty or clogged in-
jectorsHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Warning light or in-
dicator blinks or
comes onFuel level
warningFuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible47
Oil pressure
warningOil pressure dropped Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer37
Engine over-
heat warningJet intake clogged Clean
92
Check en-
gine warningFaulty sensors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer38 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Index
A
After removing the watercraft from the
water ..................................................... 76
B
Battery care.............................................. 78
Battery checks ......................................... 57
Battery, jumping ....................................... 93
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 75
Beverage holder ....................................... 45
Bilge water check..................................... 57
Bilge water, draining ................................ 51
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 51
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 51
Boarding alone ......................................... 71
Boarding and starting off from a dock ..... 74
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 70
Boarding with a passenger ...................... 71
Bow eye ................................................... 42
Bow storage compartment ...................... 43
Builder’s plate ............................................ 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 74
Check engine warning ............................. 38
Cleaning ................................................... 81
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 78
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 64
Cooling water pilot outlets ....................... 29
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruising limitations................................... 12
D
Dual analog meter unit ............................. 35
Dual analog meter unit check .................. 64
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 92
Engine break-in ........................................ 53
Engine compartment check ..................... 56
Engine cover, removing and installing ..... 83
Engine idling speed check ....................... 64
Engine oil ................................................. 49
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 87
Engine oil level check............................... 57
Engine oil requirements ........................... 49
Engine overheat warning ......................... 38
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 61Engine shut-off switch ............................. 27
Engine stop switch ................................... 27
Engine unit check ..................................... 57
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 18
Equipment ................................................ 40
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 62
Fire extinguisher holder and cover........... 45
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and
band checks ......................................... 62
Flushing the cooling water passages....... 77
Fuel .......................................................... 47
Fuel level check........................................ 56
Fuel level meter ........................................ 37
Fuel level warning..................................... 37
Fuel requirements .................................... 47
Fuel system checks ................................. 56
Fuses, replacing ....................................... 93
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 65
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 20
Glove compartment ................................. 43
H
Hazard information................................... 16
Hood check .............................................. 63
Hour meter/voltmeter ............................... 36
Hull and deck check ................................ 62
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information display................................... 36
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning.............. 92
Jet intake checks ..................................... 63
Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate
check .................................................... 63
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 93
L
Labels, important ....................................... 4
Labels, other .............................................. 9
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft ......................... 66
Learning to operate your watercraft......... 65
Leaving the watercraft.............................. 67
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft .............................................. 11
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