2018 YAMAHA EX DELUXE display

Instrument operation
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higher speeds could result in severe en-
gine damage.
[ECJ00042]
EJU44690
Check engine warning
If a sensor malfunction or a short circuit is de-
tected, the check engine warning indicator
and the “WARNING” indicator light blink, and
the buzzer sounds intermittently for 30 sec-
onds.
If the engine is stopped after the check en-
gine warning is activated, the tachometer
portion of the information display will showthe hour meter and error code alternately at
3-second intervals.
If the check engine warning is activated, im-
mediately reduce the engine speed, return to
shore, and have a Yamaha dealer check the
engine.
1Error code
1
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Pre-operation checks
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EJU43392Shift system check (EX Deluxe)
Operate the throttle lever and RiDE lever, and
check that the watercraft moves or does not
move according to the displayed shift indica-
tor. (See page 29 for shift system operation
procedures.) WARNING! To avoid colli-
sions, operate at safe speeds and keep a
safe distance away from people, objects,
and other watercraft.
[EWJ01860]
EJU40172
Engine idling speed check
Start the engine and warm it up. Use the ta-
chometer in the multifunction information
center to make sure that the engine idling
speed is not significantly above or below the
specified range.
1Shift indicator
2“F” (Forward position)
3“N” (Neutral position)
4“R” (Reverse position)
Engine idling speed:
1500 ±100 r/min
12
3
4
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Operation
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throttle lever is in the fully closed (idle) posi-
tion.
EX Sport:
When the shift lever is in the forward position
and the engine is running, the watercraft will
move forward. The watercraft will move for-
ward at trolling speed even if the throttle lever
is in the fully closed (idle) position. (See page29 for information on operating the shift le-
ver.)
EX Deluxe:
When the throttle lever is squeezed, the “F”
(forward) shift indicator will be displayed and
the watercraft will move forward. While the
“F” (forward) shift indicator is displayed, the
watercraft will move forward at trolling speed
even if the throttle lever is in the fully closed
1Shift lever
2Forward position
1
2
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Operating in reverse (EX Deluxe)
When the RiDE lever is squeezed, the “R” (re-
verse) shift indicator will be displayed and the
watercraft will move in reverse. (See page 29
for shift system operation procedures.)
Make sure that there are no obstacles or peo-
ple behind you before shifting into reverse.
TIP:
This model is equipped with a function which
limits the engine speed in reverse.
Operating in neutral (EX Deluxe)
When the RiDE lever is squeezed lightly and
released, the “N” (neutral) shift indicator will
be displayed and the watercraft will stop in itscurrent location. (See page 29 for shift sys-
tem operation procedures.)
EJU36087Boarding the watercraft
WARNING
EWJ01112
Be sure the operator and any passengers
have practiced boarding from the water
while still close to shore before riding. A
person who has made many unsuccessful
attempts to get back on the watercraft
may become fatigued and suffer from ex-
posure, increasing the risk of injury and
drowning.
Board the watercraft in water free from
weeds and debris and at least 60 cm (2 ft)
deep from the bottom of the watercraft.
NOTICE: Never run the engine in water
that is less than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the
bottom of the watercraft, otherwise peb-
1“R” (Reverse position)
1
1“N” (Neutral position)
1
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Index
A
After removing the watercraft from the
water ..................................................... 74
B
Battery care.............................................. 76
Battery checks ......................................... 54
Battery, jumping ....................................... 91
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 73
Bilge water check..................................... 54
Bilge water, draining ................................ 48
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 48
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 48
Boarding alone ......................................... 69
Boarding and starting off from a dock ..... 72
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 68
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 69
Bow eye ................................................... 39
Bow storage compartment ...................... 40
Builder’s plate ............................................ 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 72
Check engine warning ............................. 37
Cleaning ................................................... 79
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 76
Cleat ......................................................... 40
Cooling water pilot outlet ......................... 27
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 59
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruising limitations................................... 11
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 90
Engine break-in ........................................ 50
Engine compartment check ..................... 53
Engine idling speed check ....................... 60
Engine oil ................................................. 46
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 85
Engine oil level check............................... 54
Engine oil requirements ........................... 46
Engine overheat warning ......................... 36
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 57
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 25
Engine stop switch................................... 25
Engine unit check..................................... 54
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly............ 19Equipment ................................................ 38
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 58
Fire extinguisher holder............................ 43
Fire extinguisher holder checks ............... 58
Flushing the cooling water passages....... 75
Fuel .......................................................... 44
Fuel level check........................................ 53
Fuel level meter ........................................ 35
Fuel level warning..................................... 36
Fuel requirements .................................... 44
Fuel system checks ................................. 53
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 61
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 20
Glove compartment ................................. 41
H
Handgrip .................................................. 38
Hazard information................................... 15
Hood check .............................................. 59
Hour meter and voltmeter ........................ 34
Hull and deck check ................................ 58
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information display................................... 33
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning.............. 90
Jet intake checks ..................................... 58
Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate
check (EX Sport / EX Deluxe) ............... 58
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 91
L
Labels, important ....................................... 4
Labels, other .............................................. 9
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft ......................... 62
Learning to operate your watercraft......... 61
Leaving the watercraft.............................. 63
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft .............................................. 10
Long-term storage ................................... 79
Lubrication ............................................... 79
M
Main components, location of ................. 21
Maintenance............................................. 82
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