2021 YAMAHA EX SPORT warning

Care and storage
79
(3) Release the hooks on the port side of theair filter case, and remove the air filter
case cover.
(4) Spray a rust inhibitor into the intake opening for 3 seconds. WARNING! Do
not spray flammable rust inhibitor
products on engine surfaces while the engine is hot. The sprayed substance
or propellants could catch fire.
[EWJ00262]
(5) Place the air filter case cover in its origi-
nal position, and then fit the hooks onto
the cover.
TIP:
Make sure that the air filter case cover is se-
curely installed.
(6) Fasten the fuel hose to the holder usingthe plastic tie.
(7) Make sure that the area around the wa- tercraft is clear, and then start the engine
in a well-ventilated area and let it run at
idle for 15 seconds. (See page 24 for in-
formation on starting the engine.)
(8) Stop the engine.
(9) Securely install the fire extinguisher hold- er and seat in their original positions.
1Hook
2 Air filter case cover
3 Fuel hose
4 Holder
5 Plastic tie
1
23
4
5
1Intake opening
1
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Trouble recovery
87
Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible43
Stale or contaminat-
ed Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by Yamaha dealer—
Spark plug Fouled or defective Have serviced by Yamaha dealer—
Incorrect heat range Have serviced by Yamaha dealer —
Gap incorrect Have serviced by Yamaha dealer —
Electrical wir-
ing Loose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
Fuel injec-
tion system Faulty or clogged in-
jectors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Warning light or in-
dicator blinks or
comes on Fuel level
warning
Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible 43
Oil pressure
warning Oil pressure dropped Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer 35
Engine over-
heat warning Jet intake clogged Clean
89
Check en-
gine warning Faulty sensors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer 36
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Trouble recovery
88
Watercraft slow or
loses powerCavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 89
Impeller damaged or
worn Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
89
Engine over-
heat warning Engine speed reduc-
tion control activated Clean jet intake and
cool engine
35
Oil pressure
warning Engine speed reduc-
tion control activated Add oil
35
Spark plug Fouled or defective Have serviced by Yamaha dealer—
Incorrect heat range Have serviced by Yamaha dealer —
Gap incorrect Have serviced by Yamaha dealer —
Electrical wir-
ing Loose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
Fuel Stale or contaminat- ed Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Air filter Clogged Have serviced by Yamaha dealer—
Oil buildup Have serviced by Yamaha dealer —
Throttle lever Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer—
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Index
A
After removing the watercraft from the water ..................................................... 73
B
Battery care.............................................. 75
Battery checks ......................................... 54
Battery, jumping....................................... 90
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 72
Bilge water check..................................... 54
Bilge water, draining ................................ 47
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 47
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 48
Boarding alone ......................................... 68
Boarding and starting off from a dock ..... 71
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 67
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 68
Bow eye ................................................... 39
Bow storage compartment ...................... 40
Builder’s plate ............................................ 3
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 71
Check engine warning ............................. 36
Cleaning ................................................... 77
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 75
Cleat ......................................................... 39
Cooling water pilot outlet ......................... 26
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 59
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruising limitations................................... 10
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 89
Engine break-in ........................................ 50
Engine compartment check ..................... 53
Engine idling speed check ....................... 59
Engine oil ................................................. 45
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 83
Engine oil level check............................... 54
Engine oil requirements ........................... 45
Engine overheat warning ......................... 35
Engine serial number ................................. 2
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 56
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 24
Engine stop switch................................... 24
Engine unit check..................................... 54
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly............ 18 Equipment ................................................ 37
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 57
Fire extinguisher holder............................ 42
Fire extinguisher holder checks ............... 57
Flushing the cooling water passages....... 74
Fuel .......................................................... 43
Fuel level check........................................ 53
Fuel level meter ........................................ 34
Fuel level warning..................................... 35
Fuel requirements .................................... 43
Fuel system checks ................................. 53
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 60
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 19
Glove compartment ................................. 40
H
Handgrip .................................................. 37
Hazard information................................... 14
Hood check .............................................. 58
Hour meter and voltmeter ........................ 33
Hull and deck check ................................ 58
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information display................................... 32
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning.............. 89
Jet intake checks ..................................... 58
Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate check
(EX SPORT / EX DELUXE / EX
LIMITED) ............................................... 58
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 90
L
Labels, important ....................................... 4
Labels, other .............................................. 8
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft ......................... 61
Learning to operate your watercraft......... 60
Leaving the watercraft.............................. 62
Limitations on who may operate the watercraft ................................................ 9
Long-term storage ................................... 77
Lubrication ............................................... 77
M
Main components, location of ................. 20
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Index
94
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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