Table of contents
Operation ......................................... 60Operating your watercraft ............. 60
Getting to know your watercraft ...... 60
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 60
Riding position ................................. 61
Launching the watercraft ................. 61
Starting the engine on water ............ 61
Stopping the engine ......................... 62
Leaving the watercraft...................... 62
Operating the watercraft .................. 62
Turning the watercraft ...................... 64
Stopping the watercraft ................... 65
Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral (EX SPORT / EX
DELUXE / EX LIMITED) ................. 66
Boarding the watercraft ................... 67
Starting off........................................ 70
Capsized watercraft ......................... 71
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...................................... 72
Operating in weeded areas .............. 72
After removing the watercraft from
the water ....................................... 73
Care and storage............................. 74Post-operation care ...................... 74
Flushing the cooling water
passages....................................... 74
Cleaning the watercraft .................... 75
Battery care ...................................... 75
Long-term storage ........................ 77
Cleaning ........................................... 77
Lubrication ....................................... 77
Rustproofing..................................... 78
Maintenance .................................... 80 Maintenance.................................. 80
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 81
Engine oil and oil filter ...................... 83
Specifications .................................. 84Specifications ............................... 84
Trouble recovery ............................. 86 Troubleshooting ............................ 86
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 86
Emergency procedures ................ 89
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ......................................... 89
Raising the reverse gate (EX DELUXE / EX LIMITED) ........... 90
Jumping the battery ......................... 90
Towing the watercraft....................... 91
Submerged watercraft ..................... 91
Index................................................. 93
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Safety information
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tercraft to avoid accidental starting or un-
authorized use by children or others.
Scan carefully for swimmers and stay away
from swimming areas. Swimmers are hard
to see and you could accidentally hit some-
one in the water.
Avoid being hit by another boat. You
should always take the responsibility to
watch for traffic; other boaters may not be
watching for you. If they do not see you, or
if you maneuver more quickly than other
boaters expect, you risk a collision.
Maintain a safe distance from other boats
and watercraft, and also watch for ski
ropes or fishing lines. Obey the “Safe boat-
ing rules” and be sure to check behind you
before making a turn or slowing down. (See
“Safe boating rules” on page 17.)
EJU30841
Recommended equipment
The following items should be carried on
board your watercraft:
Sound-signaling device
You should carry a whistle or other sound-
signaling device that can be used to signal
other boats.
Visual distress signals
It is recommended that a pyrotechnic de-
vice, which is approved by the appropriate
authorities, be stored in a waterproof con-
tainer on your watercraft. A mirror can also
be used as an emergency signal. Contact a
Yamaha dealer for more information.
Watch
A watch is helpful so you will know how
long you have been operating the water-
craft.
Towline
A towline can be used to tow a disabled
watercraft in an emergency.
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EJU34873Bow eye
The bow eye is used to attach a rope to the
watercraft when transporting, mooring, or
towing it in an emergency. (See page 91 for
information on towing the watercraft.)
EJU34882Stern eyes
The stern eyes are used to attach a rope to
the watercraft when transporting or mooring
it.
EJU40423Cleat
The cleat is used to attach a ski rope to the
watercraft when pulling a wakeboarder or
water-skier. WARNING! Do not use the
cleat to lift the watercraft. The cleat is not
designed to support the watercraft’s
weight. If the cleat breaks, the watercraft could fall, which could result in severe in-
jury.
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EJU34894
Pull-up cleats (EX LIMITED)
The pull-up cleats are used to attach a rope
to the watercraft when mooring it.
To use a pull-up cleat, pull it up. The pull-up
cleat returns automatically to its original posi-
tion when released. WARNING! Do not use
the pull-up cleats to lift the watercraft. The
pull-up cleats are not designed to support
the watercraft’s weight. If the pull-up
cleats break, the watercraft could fall,
which could result in severe injury.
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EJU31685
Storage compartments
This watercraft is equipped with the following
storage compartments.
The storage compartments are not designed
to be waterproof. If you carry objects that
1 Bow eye
1 Stern eye
1
1
1Cleat
1 Pull-up cleat
1
1
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must be kept dry, put them in a waterproof
bag.
Make sure that the storage compartments
are closed securely before operating the wa-
tercraft.
EJU44660Bow storage compartment
The bow storage compartment is located un-
der the hood.
To open the bow storage compartment:
Unhook the hood latches, and then lift up the
rear of the hood.To close the bow storage compartment:
Return the hood to its original position, and
then hook the hood latches to secure it in
place.
EJU43781Glove compartment
The glove compartment is located in front of
the seat.
1
Hood latch
1 Bow storage compartment
Bow storage compartment:
Capacity:7.0 L (1.8 US gal, 1.5 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
2.0 kg (4 lb)
1
1
1Hood latch
1
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Care and storage
75
ter flows out continually from the jet
thrust nozzle.
(7) Run the engine at idling speed for about 3 minutes watching the engine condition.
If the engine stops while flushing, turn
the water supply off immediately and
perform the procedure again from step 6.
NOTICE: Do not supply water to the
cooling water passages when the en-
gine is not running. The water could
flow back through the muffler into the
engine, causing severe engine dam-
age.
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(8) Turn the water supply off.
(9) Discharge the remaining water out of the cooling water passages by alternately
squeezing and releasing the throttle lever
quickly for 10 to 15 seconds.
(10) Stop the engine.
(11) Remove the garden hose adapter, and then securely install the flushing hose
connector cap by tightening it until it
stops.
(12) Securely install the seat storage com- partment and seat in their original posi-
tions.
EJU44770Cleaning the watercraft
(1) Remove the seat and fire extinguisherholder. (See page 37 for seat removal
and installation procedures and page 42 for information on the fire extinguisher
holder.)
(2) If the watercraft will be stored for a week or more, rustproof the internal engine
components to help prevent corrosion.
(See page 78 for information on rust-
proofing the internal engine compo-
nents.)
(3) Rinse the engine and engine compart- ment with a small amount of water.
NOTICE: Do not use high-pressure
water when rinsing the engine or en-
gine compartment as severe engine
damage could result.
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(4) Drain the water from the engine com- partment. (See page 47 for information
on draining the bilge water.)
(5) Wipe the engine and engine compart- ment with a dry cloth.
(6) Wash down the hull, deck, and jet pump with fresh water.
(7) Wipe the hull, deck, and jet pump with a dry cloth.
(8) Wipe all vinyl and rubber components, such as the seat and engine compart-
ment seals, with a vinyl protectant.
(9) To minimize corrosion, spray metallic parts of the hull, deck, and engine with a
rust inhibitor.
(10) Allow the engine compartment to air dry completely before installing the seat.
(11) Securely install the fire extinguisher hold- er and seat in their original positions.
EJU3368ABattery care
If the watercraft will not be used for more than
a month, remove the battery from the water-
craft, check it, and then store it in a cool, dry
place.
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Steering cable (jet thrust nozzle end)
EX SPORT: Shift cable (reverse gate end)
and ball joint
TIP:
Disconnect the shift cable from the ball joint
before lubricating.
EX DELUXE / EX LIMITED: Shift rod (re-
verse gate end) and ball joint
TIP:
Disconnect the shift rod from the ball joint be-
fore lubricating.
EJU44790Rustproofing
Rustproofing the hull, deck, and engine
Spray metallic parts of the hull, deck, and en-
gine with a rust inhibitor.
Rustproofing the internal engine compo-
nents
Rustproof the internal engine components
with a rust inhibitor.
To rustproof the internal engine components:
(1) Remove the seat and fire extinguisherholder. (See page 37 for seat removal
and installation procedures and page 42
for information on the fire extinguisher
holder.)
(2) Remove the plastic tie that is fastening the fuel hose to the holder on the star-
board side of the air filter case.
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Index
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Maintenance ............................................ 80
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 3
Multifunction information center .............. 32
Multifunction information center check ... 59
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 35
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 72
Operating the watercraft .......................... 62
Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral (EX SPORT / EX DELUXE / EX
LIMITED) ............................................... 66
Operating your watercraft ........................ 60
Operation requirements ........................... 11
P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 81
Post-launch checks ................................. 59
Post-operation care ................................. 74
Pre-launch checks ................................... 53
Pre-operation check points ..................... 53
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 51
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Pull-up cleats (EX LIMITED) ..................... 39
R
Raising the reverse gate (EX DELUXE / EX LIMITED).......................................... 90
Reboarding grip ....................................... 38
Reboarding step (EX SPORT / EX DELUXE / EX LIMITED) ......................... 38
Recommended equipment ...................... 13
Reverse system checks (EX SPORT) ....... 55
Reverse system (EX SPORT) ................... 28
RiDE lever checks (EX DELUXE / EX LIMITED) ............................................... 56
RiDE lever (EX DELUXE / EX LIMITED) .... 25
Riding position ......................................... 61
Rustproofing ............................................ 78
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 17
Safety equipment check .......................... 58
Seat .......................................................... 37
Seat storage compartment ...................... 41
Shift indicator (EX DELUXE / EX
LIMITED) ............................................... 33 Shift system check (EX DELUXE / EX
LIMITED) ............................................... 59
Shift system (EX DELUXE / EX LIMITED) ............................................... 29
Speedometer ........................................... 32
Start switch .............................................. 24
Starting off ............................................... 70
Starting off from a trailer .......................... 70
Starting the engine on water .................... 61
Steering system ....................................... 25
Steering system checks ........................... 55
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 58
Stern eyes ................................................ 39
Stopping the engine ................................. 62
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 65
Storage compartment checks.................. 57
Storage compartments ............................ 39
Submerged watercraft ............................. 91
Switch checks .......................................... 57
T
Tachometer .............................................. 33
Throttle lever ............................................ 25
Throttle lever checks ................................ 56
Towing the watercraft .............................. 91
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 49
Troubleshooting ....................................... 86
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 86
Turning the watercraft .............................. 64
W
Wakeboarding and water-skiing .............. 16
Water separator ....................................... 26
Water separator check ............................. 54
Watercraft characteristics ........................ 14
Watercraft control functions..................... 24
Watercraft operation functions ................ 28
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