2018 YAMAHA EX stop start

Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1
Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number............................................ 1
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ....... 1
Engine serial number.......................... 1
Manufactured date label .................... 2
Model information ........................... 2
Builder’s plate .................................... 2
Important labels .............................. 4
Warning labels.................................... 5
Other labels ........................................ 9
Safety information ........................... 10
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft ............................. 10
Cruising limitations ........................ 11
Operation requirements ................ 12
Recommended equipment ........... 14
Hazard information........................ 15
Watercraft characteristics ............. 15
Wakeboarding and water-skiing ... 17
Safe boating rules ......................... 18
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly ................................. 19
Description....................................... 20
Watercraft glossary ....................... 20
Location of main components ...... 21
Control function operation ............. 25
Watercraft control functions ......... 25
Engine stop switch .......................... 25
Engine shut-off switch .................... 25
Start switch ..................................... 25
Throttle lever .................................... 26
RiDE lever (EX Deluxe) ..................... 26
Steering system ............................... 26
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 27
Water separator................................ 27
Watercraft operation ...................... 29
Watercraft operation functions ..... 29
Reverse system (EX Sport) ............... 29
Shift system (EX Deluxe) .................. 29
Instrument operation ...................... 33
Multifunction information center ... 33
Information display ........................... 33
Equipment operation ...................... 38
Equipment..................................... 38
Seat .................................................. 38
Handgrip........................................... 38
Reboarding grip................................ 39
Reboarding step
(EX Sport / EX Deluxe) .................. 39
Bow eye............................................ 39
Stern eyes ........................................ 40
Cleat ................................................. 40
Storage compartments .................... 40
Fire extinguisher holder .................... 43
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 44
Fuel requirements ......................... 44
Fuel................................................... 44
Engine oil requirements ................ 46
Engine oil .......................................... 46
Draining the bilge water ................ 48
Draining the bilge water on land....... 48
Draining the bilge water on water .... 48
Transporting on a trailer................ 49
First-time operation ........................ 50
Engine break-in............................. 50
Pre-operation checks ..................... 51
Pre-operation checklist .................... 51
Pre-operation check points .......... 53
Pre-launch checks ........................... 53
Post-launch checks.......................... 59
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Table of contents
Operation ......................................... 61
Operating your watercraft ............. 61
Getting to know your watercraft ...... 61
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 61
Riding position ................................. 62
Launching the watercraft ................. 62
Starting the engine on water ............ 62
Stopping the engine ......................... 63
Leaving the watercraft...................... 63
Operating the watercraft .................. 63
Turning the watercraft ...................... 65
Stopping the watercraft ................... 66
Operating the watercraft in reverse
or neutral (EX Sport /
EX Deluxe)..................................... 67
Boarding the watercraft ................... 68
Starting off........................................ 71
Capsized watercraft ......................... 72
Beaching and docking the
watercraft ...................................... 73
Operating in weeded areas .............. 73
After removing the watercraft from
the water ....................................... 74
Care and storage............................. 75
Post-operation care ...................... 75
Flushing the cooling water
passages....................................... 75
Cleaning the watercraft .................... 76
Battery care ...................................... 76
Long-term storage ........................ 79
Cleaning ........................................... 79
Lubrication ....................................... 79
Rustproofing..................................... 80
Maintenance .................................... 82
Maintenance.................................. 82
Tool kit.............................................. 82
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 83
Engine oil and oil filter ...................... 85
Specifications .................................. 86
Specifications ............................... 86
Trouble recovery ............................. 87
Troubleshooting ............................ 87
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 87
Emergency procedures ................ 90
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ......................................... 90
Raising the reverse gate
(EX Deluxe) .................................... 91
Jumping the battery ......................... 91
Towing the watercraft....................... 92
Submerged watercraft ..................... 92
Index................................................. 94
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Description
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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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EJU31026
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
ECJ01311
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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zle is changed, and the direction of the water-
craft is changed accordingly.
Since the strength of the jet thrust determines
the speed and degree of a turn, throttle must
always be applied when attempting a turn,
except at trolling speed.
This model is equipped with the Yamaha En-
gine Management System (YEMS) that in-
cludes an off-throttle steering (OTS) system.
It will activate at planing speeds should you
attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing
the throttle lever. The OTS system assists in
turning by continuing to supply some thrust
while the watercraft is decelerating, but you
can turn more sharply if you apply throttle
while turning the handlebars. The OTS sys-
tem does not function below planing speeds
or when the engine is off. Once the engine
slows down, the watercraft will no longer turn
in response to handlebar input until you apply
throttle again or you reach trolling speed.EJU35975Cooling water pilot outlet
When the engine is running, some of the
cooling water that is circulated in the engine
is discharged from the cooling water pilot
outlet.
There is a cooling water pilot outlet on the
port (left) side of the watercraft. To check for
proper operation of the cooling system, make
sure that water is being discharged from the
cooling water pilot outlet. If water is not being
discharged from the outlet, stop the engine
and check the jet intake for clogging. (See
page 90 for information on the jet intake.)
TIP:
It will take about 60 seconds for the water
to reach the outlet after the engine is start-
ed.
Water discharge may not be constant
when the engine is running at idling speed.
If this occurs, apply a little throttle to make
sure that water discharges properly.
EJU40323Water separator
The water separator prevents water from en-
tering the fuel tank by collecting any water
that has entered the fuel tank breather hose if
the watercraft was capsized.
1Handlebar
2Jet thrust nozzle
1
21Cooling water pilot outlet
1
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EJU40014
Watercraft operation functions
EJU40522Reverse system (EX Sport)
WARNING
EWJ01231
Do not use the reverse function to slow
down or stop the watercraft as it could
cause you to lose control, be ejected, or
impact the handlebars.
Make sure that there are no obstacles or
people behind you before shifting into
reverse.
Do not touch the reverse gate while the
shift lever is being operated, otherwise
you could be pinched.
When the shift lever is moved to the reverse
position, the reverse gate lowers and deflects
the water jet being discharged from the jet
thrust nozzle. This allows the watercraft to
move in reverse.
To shift into reverse:
(1) Release the throttle lever and let the en-
gine speed return to idle.
(2) Pull the shift lever rearward until it stops
in the reverse position. The reverse gatewill lower and the watercraft will start
moving in reverse at trolling speed.
To shift into forward:
(1) Release the throttle lever and let the en-
gine speed return to idle.
(2) Push the shift lever forward until it stops
in the forward position. The reverse gate
will rise and the watercraft will start mov-
ing forward at trolling speed.
EJU43154Shift system (EX Deluxe)
WARNING
EWJ01773
Make sure that there are no obstacles or
people behind you before shifting into
reverse.
1Shift lever
2Reverse position
3Forward position
1Reverse gate
2Forward position
3Reverse position
1
2
3
1 2
3
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EJU44570
Multifunction information
center
The multifunction information center displays
various watercraft information.
Multifunction information center initial op-
eration
When the multifunction information center is
activated, all of the display segments come
on. After 2 seconds, the warning indicators in
the information display go off, and then the
center starts to operate normally.
Multifunction information center standby
state
If the multifunction information center does
not receive any operation input within 30 sec-
onds after the engine stops, the center will
turn off and enter a standby state. When the
engine is started again, the displays return to
their state before the center turned off, and
then the center starts to operate normally.
EJU35027Information display
The information display shows watercraft op-
erating conditions.
EJU43832Speedometer
The speedometer shows the watercraft
speed against water.
By switching the display units, the speed can
be shown in kilometers per hour “km/h” or
miles per hour “MPH”.
TIP:
“MPH” is selected as the display unit at the
Yamaha factory.
1Information display
2“WARNING” indicator light
12
1Fuel level meter
2Shift indicator (EX Deluxe)
3Engine overheat warning indicator
4Check engine warning indicator
5Tachometer / hour meter / voltmeter
6Oil pressure warning indicator
7Fuel level warning indicator
8Speedometer
1Speedometer
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