2018 YAMAHA EX Owners Manual

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ler, jet pump housing, and jet thrust noz-
zle.
If debris is difficult to remove, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
EJU43472Raising the reverse gate (EX Deluxe)
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 25 for information on
starting the engine.)
EJU34716Towing the watercraft
WARNING
EWJ00812
The operator of the towing boat must
keep speed to a minimum and avoid
traffic or obstacles which could be a
hazard to the operator on the water-
craft.
The towline should be long enough so
that the watercraft will not collide with
the towing boat when slowing down.
If the watercraft becomes inoperative in the
water, it can be towed to shore.To tow the watercraft:
Use a towline that is three times the com-
bined length of the towing boat and the wa-
tercraft.
(1) Securely attach the towline to the bow
eye of the watercraft being towed.
(2) Sit astride the seat and hold on to the
handlebars in order to balance the water-
craft. NOTICE: The bow must be kept
up out of the water during towing, oth-
erwise water could flood the engine
compartment or water could flow
back into the engine, causing severe
engine damage.
[ECJ01331]
Tow the watercraft at 8 km/h (5 mph) or less.
NOTICE: Tow the watercraft at 8 km/h (5
mph) or less, otherwise water could flood
the engine compartment or water could
flow back into the engine, causing severe
engine damage.
[ECJ01322]
EJU42101
Submerged watercraft
If the watercraft is submerged or flooded with
water, drain the bilge water from the engine
compartment. Then, have a Yamaha dealer
service the watercraft as soon as possible.
If the watercraft was submerged:
(1) Remove the watercraft from the water
and drain the water from the storage
compartments.
1Positive (+) jumper cable
2Booster battery
3Negative (–) jumper cable
4Engine hanger
123
4
1Bow eye
1
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(2) Drain the bilge water from the engine
compartment. (See page 48 for informa-
tion on draining the bilge water.)
(3) Have the watercraft serviced by a
Yamaha dealer as soon as possible.
NOTICE: Be sure to have a Yamaha
dealer inspect the watercraft. Other-
wise, serious engine damage could
result.
[ECJ00792]
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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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Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 2
Multifunction information center .............. 33
Multifunction information center check ... 59
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 36
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 73
Operating the watercraft .......................... 63
Operating the watercraft in reverse or
neutral (EX Sport / EX Deluxe) .............. 67
Operating your watercraft ........................ 61
Operation requirements ........................... 12
P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 83
Post-launch checks ................................. 59
Post-operation care ................................. 75
Pre-launch checks ................................... 53
Pre-operation check points ..................... 53
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 51
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
R
Raising the reverse gate (EX Deluxe) ....... 91
Reboarding grip ....................................... 39
Reboarding step
(EX Sport / EX Deluxe) .......................... 39
Recommended equipment ...................... 14
Reverse system checks (EX Sport) .......... 56
Reverse system (EX Sport) ...................... 29
RiDE lever checks (EX Deluxe) ................. 56
RiDE lever (EX Deluxe) ............................. 26
Riding position ......................................... 62
Rustproofing ............................................ 80
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 18
Safety equipment check .......................... 58
Seat .......................................................... 38
Seat storage compartment ...................... 42
Shift indicator (EX Deluxe)........................ 34
Shift system check (EX Deluxe) ............... 60
Shift system (EX Deluxe) .......................... 29
Speedometer ........................................... 33
Start switch .............................................. 25
Starting off ............................................... 71
Starting off from a trailer .......................... 71
Starting the engine on water .................... 62Steering system ....................................... 26
Steering system checks ........................... 55
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 58
Stern eyes ................................................ 40
Stopping the engine ................................. 63
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 66
Storage compartment checks.................. 58
Storage compartments ............................ 40
Submerged watercraft ............................. 92
Switch checks .......................................... 57
T
Tachometer .............................................. 34
Throttle lever ............................................ 26
Throttle lever checks ................................ 57
Tool kit ..................................................... 82
Towing the watercraft .............................. 92
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 49
Troubleshooting ....................................... 87
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 87
Turning the watercraft .............................. 65
W
Wakeboarding and water-skiing .............. 17
Water separator ....................................... 27
Water separator check ............................. 53
Watercraft characteristics ........................ 15
Watercraft control functions..................... 25
Watercraft operation functions ................ 29
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