2018 YAMAHA EX Owners Manual

Safety information
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Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly
You share the areas you enjoy when riding
your watercraft with others and with nature.
So your enjoyment includes a responsibility
to treat these other people, and the lands,
waters, and wildlife with respect and courte-
sy.
Whenever and wherever you ride, think of
yourself as the guest of those around you.
Remember, for example, that the sound of
your watercraft may be music to you, but it
could be just noise to others. And the exciting
splash of your wake can make waves others
won’t enjoy.
Avoid riding close to shoreline homes and
waterfowl nesting areas or other wildlife ar-
eas, and keep a respectful distance from fish-
ermen, other boats, swimmers, and
populated beaches. When travel in areas like
these is unavoidable, ride slowly and obey all
laws.
Proper maintenance is necessary to ensure
that the exhaust emission and sound levels of
your watercraft will continue to be within reg-
ulated limits. You have the responsibility to
make sure that the recommended mainte-
nance in this owner’s/operator’s manual is
carried out.
Remember, pollution can be harmful to the
environment. Do not refuel or add oil where a
spill could cause damage to nature. Remove
your watercraft from the water and move it
away from the shoreline before refueling. Dis-
pose of water and any fuel and oil residue in
the engine compartment according to local
regulations. And keep your surroundings
pleasant for the people and wildlife that share
the waterways: don’t litter.When you ride responsibly, with respect and
courtesy for others, you help ensure that our
waterways stay open for the enjoyment of a
variety of recreational opportunities.
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Description
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Watercraft glossary
Trolling speed
“Trolling” is the lowest maneuvering speed. You are applying little or no throttle. The water-
craft is down in the water, and there is no wake.
Sub-planing speed
“Sub-planing” is a medium speed. The bow of the watercraft is slightly up from the water sur-
face, but you are still traveling through the water. There is a wake.
Planing speed
“Planing” is a faster speed. The watercraft is more level and is skimming on top of the water.
There is a wake.
Bow
The front end of the watercraft.
Stern
The rear end of the watercraft.
Starboard
The right side of the watercraft when facing forward.
Port
The left side of the watercraft when facing forward.
Bilge water
Water that has collected in the engine compartment.
Yamaha Engine Management System (YEMS)
YEMS is an integrated, computerized management system that controls and adjusts ignition
timing, fuel injection, engine diagnostics, and the off-throttle steering (OTS) system.
Reverse with Intuitive Deceleration Electronics (RiDE)
RiDE is an electronic system that controls the reverse, neutral, and deceleration operations of
the watercraft.
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Description
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Location of main components
Exterior
124
78
3
63
1211109
5
1Hood
2Handlebar
3Footwell
4Seat (page 38)
5Boarding platform
6Fuel filler cap (page 44)
7Handgrip (page 38)
8Reboarding grip (page 39)9Sponson
10Gunwale
11Cooling water pilot outlet (page 27)
12Bow eye (page 39)
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1
2
3
4
3
4
87
65
1Cleat (page 40)
2Reboarding step (EX Sport / EX Deluxe)
(page 39)
3Stern eye (page 40)
4Stern drain plug (page 48)
5Intake grate
6Ride plate
7Jet thrust nozzle
8Reverse gate (EX Sport / EX Deluxe) (page
29)
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12 EX Deluxe
EX / EX Sport
2
1110 336
4
7
8
9 4
5
1RiDE lever (EX Deluxe) (page 29)
2Start switch (page 25)
3Engine shut-off switch (page 25)
4Rearview mirror (EX Sport / EX Deluxe)
5Clip (page 25)
6Throttle lever (page 26)
7Multifunction information center (page 33)
8Shift lever (EX Sport) (page 29)
9Glove compartment (page 41)
10Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) (page 25)
11Engine stop switch (page 25)
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Engine compartment
8
3
1011 4
2
156
7
9
1Water separator (page 27)
2Fuel tank
3Air filter case
4Flushing hose connector (page 75)
5Oil tank filler cap/Dipstick
6Oil tank
7Battery (page 54)
8Fuse box9Spark plug/Ignition coil
10Fire extinguisher holder (page 43)
11Seat storage compartment (page 42)
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Control function operation
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Watercraft control functionsEJU31153Engine stop switch “ ”
The engine stop switch (red button) stops the
engine when the switch is pushed.
EJU31164Engine shut-off switch “ ”
The engine shut-off switch automatically
stops the engine when the clip, on the end of
the engine shut-off cord (lanyard), is removed
from the switch, such as if the operator falls
off the watercraft.
Insert the clip under the engine shut-off
switch before starting the engine.
When the engine is not running, remove the
clip from the engine shut-off switch to pre-vent accidental starting or unauthorized op-
eration by children or others.
EJU44350Start switch “ ”
NOTICE
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Do not run the engine over 4000 r/min on
land. Also, do not run the engine for more
than 15 seconds without supplying water,
otherwise the engine could overheat.
The start switch (green button) starts the en-
gine when the switch is pushed.
Release the start switch as soon as the en-
gine starts to run. If the engine does not start
in 5 seconds, release the start switch, wait 15
seconds, and then try again. NOTICE: Never
push the start switch while the engine is
running. Do not operate the start switch
for more than 5 seconds, otherwise the
battery will be discharged and the engine
1Engine stop switch
1Engine shut-off switch
2Clip
3Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
1
1
2
3
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will not start. Also, the starter motor could
be damaged.
[ECJ01041]
The engine will not start under any of the fol-
lowing conditions:
Clip is removed from the engine shut-off
switch.
Throttle lever is squeezed.
Throttle lever is malfunctioning.
EX Deluxe: RiDE lever is squeezed.
EX Deluxe: RiDE lever is malfunctioning.EJU31212Throttle lever
The throttle lever increases the engine speed
when the lever is squeezed.
The throttle lever returns automatically to its
fully closed (idle) position when released.
EJU43342RiDE lever (EX Deluxe)
When the RiDE lever is squeezed, the reverse
gate lowers and the watercraft starts movingin reverse. If the watercraft is moving forward,
the watercraft gradually slows down until it
stops, and then the watercraft starts moving
in reverse.
When the RiDE lever is released, it automati-
cally returns to its fully closed (idle) position
and the reverse gate moves to the neutral po-
sition.
EJU31262Steering system
By turning the handlebars in the direction you
wish to travel, the angle of the jet thrust noz-
1Start switch
1Throttle lever
1
1
1RiDE lever
1
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