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(2) Remove any weeds or debris from
around the jet intake, drive shaft, impel-
ler, jet pump housing, and jet thrust noz-
zle.
If debris is difficult to remove, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
EJU43471Raising the reverse gate
If the RiDE system malfunctions and the re-
verse gate remains in the lowered position,
the watercraft will not be able to move for-
ward.
After raising the reverse gate so that the wa-
tercraft can move forward, immediately re-
turn to shore and have a Yamaha dealer
service the watercraft.
To raise the reverse gate:
(1) Stop the engine and remove the clip from
the engine shut-off switch.
(2) Enter the water and move to the rear of
the watercraft.
(3) Slide the shift rod joint toward the bow,
and then disconnect the shift rod joint
from the ball joint.(4) Raise the reverse gate to the forward po-
sition.
TIP:
While the shift rod is disconnected, the re-
verse gate will not move to the neutral po-
sition or reverse position even if the RiDE
lever is squeezed.
If the RiDE lever is squeezed while the shift
rod is disconnected, the watercraft will
move forward.
EJU34642Jumping the battery
If the watercraft battery has run down, the en-
gine can be started using a 12-volt booster
battery and jumper cables.
EJU34664Connecting the jumper cables
WARNING
EWJ01251
To avoid battery explosion and serious
damage to the electrical system:
Do not reverse the polarity of the jumper
cables when connecting to the batter-
ies.
Do not connect the negative (–) jumper
cable to the negative (–) terminal of the
watercraft battery.
Do not touch the positive (+) jumper ca-
ble to the negative (–) jumper cable.
1Shift rod joint
2Ball joint
12
1Reverse gate
2Forward position
1
2
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(1) Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to
the positive (+) battery terminals of both
batteries.
(2) Connect one end of the negative (–)
jumper cable to the negative (–) battery
terminal of the booster battery.
(3) Connect the other end of the negative (–)
jumper cable to an engine hanger.
(4) Start the engine, and then disconnect the
jumper cables by reversing the steps
above. (See page 26 for information on
starting the engine.)EJU44050Replacing the fuses
If a fuse is blown, replace it with the proper
fuse.
To replace a fuse:
(1) Remove the seats and removable water-
tight storage compartment. (See page 42
for seat removal and installation proce-
dures and page 47 for information on the
removable watertight storage compart-
ment.)
1Positive (+) jumper cable
2Booster battery
3Negative (–) jumper cable
4Engine hanger
3
421
1Good fuse
2Blown fuse
1Good fuse
2Blown fuse
2 1
2 1
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Index
A
After removing the watercraft from the
water ..................................................... 77
B
Battery care.............................................. 79
Battery checks ......................................... 59
Battery, jumping ....................................... 93
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 76
Bilge water check..................................... 59
Bilge water, draining ................................ 53
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 53
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 53
Boarding alone ......................................... 72
Boarding and starting off from a dock ..... 75
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 72
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 73
Bow eye ................................................... 44
Bow storage compartment ...................... 45
Builder’s plate ............................................ 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 75
Check engine warning ............................. 40
Cleaning ................................................... 82
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 79
Cleat ......................................................... 44
Cooling water pilot outlet ......................... 28
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 64
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruise assist............................................. 35
Cruising limitations................................... 10
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 92
Engine break-in ........................................ 55
Engine compartment check ..................... 58
Engine cover, removing and installing ..... 83
Engine idling speed check ....................... 65
Engine oil ................................................. 51
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 87
Engine oil level check............................... 59
Engine oil requirements ........................... 51
Engine overheat warning ......................... 40
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 61
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 26
Engine stop switch................................... 26Engine unit check ..................................... 59
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 18
Equipment ................................................ 42
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 63
Fire extinguisher holder and cover........... 47
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and
band checks ......................................... 62
Flushing the cooling water passages....... 78
Fuel .......................................................... 49
Fuel level check........................................ 58
Fuel level meter ........................................ 39
Fuel level warning..................................... 39
Fuel requirements .................................... 49
Fuel system checks ................................. 58
Fuses, replacing ....................................... 94
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 66
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 19
Glove compartment ................................. 46
H
Handgrip .................................................. 43
Hazard information................................... 14
Hood check .............................................. 64
Hour meter ............................................... 41
Hull and deck check ................................ 63
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information display................................... 37
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 .............................................. 8
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft ......................... 67
Learning to operate your watercraft......... 66
Leaving the watercraft.............................. 68
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft ................................................ 9
Long-term storage ................................... 82
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