Table of contents
Transporting on a trailer ................ 62
First-time operation ........................ 63
Engine break-in ............................. 63
Pre-operation checks ..................... 64
Pre-operation checklist .................... 64
Pre-operation check points........... 66
Pre-launch checks ........................... 66
Post-launch checks ......................... 72
Operation ......................................... 75
Operating your watercraft ............. 75
Getting to know your watercraft ...... 75
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 75
Riding position ................................. 76
Launching the watercraft ................. 76
Starting the engine on water ............ 76
Stopping the engine ......................... 77
Leaving the watercraft...................... 77
Operating the watercraft .................. 77
Turning the watercraft ...................... 78
Stopping the watercraft ................... 79
Operating the watercraft in reverse
or neutral....................................... 80
Boarding the watercraft ................... 81
Starting off........................................ 83
Capsized watercraft ......................... 84
Beaching and docking the
watercraft ...................................... 85
Operating in weeded areas .............. 85
After removing the watercraft from
the water ....................................... 86
Care and storage............................. 87
Post-operation care ...................... 87
Flushing the cooling water
passages....................................... 87
Cleaning the watercraft .................... 88
Battery care ...................................... 88
Long-term storage ........................ 91
Cleaning ........................................... 91
Lubrication ....................................... 91Rustproofing ..................................... 91
Maintenance .................................... 92
Maintenance ................................. 92
Tool kit.............................................. 92
Removing and installing the engine
cover ............................................. 92
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 94
Engine oil and oil filter ...................... 96
Specifications .................................. 97
Specifications ............................... 97
Trouble recovery ............................. 98
Troubleshooting ............................ 98
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 98
Emergency procedures .............. 101
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ....................................... 101
Raising the reverse gate................. 102
Jumping the battery ....................... 102
Replacing the fuses ........................ 103
Towing the watercraft..................... 105
Submerged watercraft ................... 105
Index............................................... 107
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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.
EJU43513Troubleshooting 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
26
Engine shut-
off switchClip not in place Install clip
27
Fuse Burned out Replace fuse and
check wiring103
Battery Run down Recharge 88
Poor terminal con-
nectionsTighten as required
88
Terminal corroded Clean or replace 88
Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
turns over)Throttle lever Squeezed Release 27
Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
RiDE lever Squeezed Release 27
Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible57
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—
Fuel injec-
tion systemFuel pump faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
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