Care and storage
73
EWJ00792
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dan-
gerous, causing severe burns, etc. Elec-
trolyte contains sulfuric acid. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
Antidotes
External: Flush with water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten
egg, or vegetable oil. Call a physician im-
mediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc., well away.
If using or charging the battery in an en-
closed space, make sure that it is well
ventilated. Always shield your eyes when
working near batteries.
Keep out of the reach of children.
To remove the battery:
(1) Disconnect the negative (–) battery lead.
(2) Disconnect the positive (+) battery lead.
(3) Unhook the battery bands, and then re-move the battery from the watercraft. Checking the battery
Make sure that the battery case is not dam-
aged.
Make sure that the battery terminals are
not corroded or damaged.
Checking the battery voltage and charging
the battery
It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer
check the battery voltage and charge the bat-
tery. Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to have
discharged. Keep in mind that the battery
tends to discharge more quickly if the vehicle
is equipped with optional electrical accesso-
ries. NOTICE: To charge a VRLA (Valve
Regulated Lead Acid) battery, a special
(constant-voltage) battery charger is re-
quired. Using a conventional battery char-
ger will damage the battery.
[ECJ02810]
Checking the battery bands
Make sure that the battery bands are not
damaged.
To store the battery:
(1) Clean the battery case using fresh water.
1 Negative (–) battery terminal: Black lead
2 Battery band
3 Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead
1
3
2
1Battery band
1
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Maintenance
78
EJU43101Periodic maintenance chart
The periodic maintenance chart gives general guidelines for periodic maintenance. Have a
Yamaha dealer perform the checks in the following chart. However, maintenance may need to be performed more frequently depending on your operating conditions. If you have any
questions, consult a Yamaha dealer.
This “ √” mark indicates items to be checked and serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Item OperationInitial Thereafter every
Page
10 hours 50 hours
or 12
months *1 100
hours or 12
months *1 200
hours or 24
months *1
Fuel line Check fuel hoses and
clamps
√
—
Fuel filler cap/Wa-
ter separator Check O-rings for cracks
and deformation
√
—
Fuel tank Check installation and
straps
√
—
Water inlet strainer Check for clogs and dam-
age
√
—
Cooling water hos-
es Check for damage and
leakage, and check
clamps
√
—
Engine oil Replace √√ 80
Oil filter Replace √80
Spark plugs Check √√ —
Battery Check state of charge,
terminals and bands
√
—
Battery leads Check terminals √—
Steering master Check operation and for
looseness
√√
—
Steering cable Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√
—
Shift rod and re-
verse gate Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√
—
Air filter element Check for damage and
dirt
√
—
Air intake hoses Check for damage, and
check clamps
√
—
Throttle body Lubricate throttle valve √—
Exhaust system Check for exhaust leak-
age, and check hoses and
clamps √
—
Breather hose Check
breather hose and
clamps √
—
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Trouble recovery
83
Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible42
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 42
Oil pressure
warning Oil pressure dropped Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer 34
Engine over-
heat warning Jet intake clogged Clean
85
Check en-
gine warning Faulty sensors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer 35
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Index
A
After removing the watercraft from the water ..................................................... 70
B
Battery care.............................................. 72
Battery checks ......................................... 53
Battery, jumping....................................... 86
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 69
Bilge water check..................................... 53
Bilge water, draining ................................ 46
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 46
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 47
Boarding alone ......................................... 65
Boarding and starting off from a dock ..... 68
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 65
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 66
Bow eye ................................................... 38
Bow storage compartment ...................... 38
Builder’s plate ............................................ 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 68
Check engine warning ............................. 35
Cleaning ................................................... 74
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 72
Cleat ......................................................... 38
Cooling water pilot outlet ......................... 26
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 57
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruising limitations................................... 10
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 85
Engine break-in ........................................ 49
Engine compartment check ..................... 52
Engine idling speed check ....................... 58
Engine oil ................................................. 44
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 80
Engine oil level check............................... 53
Engine oil requirements ........................... 44
Engine overheat warning ......................... 34
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 55
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 24
Engine stop switch................................... 24
Engine unit check..................................... 53
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly............ 18 Equipment ................................................ 36
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 56
Fire extinguisher holder............................ 41
Fire extinguisher holder checks ............... 56
Flushing the cooling water passages....... 71
Fuel .......................................................... 42
Fuel level check........................................ 52
Fuel level meter ........................................ 33
Fuel level warning..................................... 34
Fuel requirements .................................... 42
Fuel system checks ................................. 52
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 59
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 19
Glove compartment ................................. 39
H
Handgrip .................................................. 36
Hazard information................................... 14
Hood check .............................................. 57
Hour meter and voltmeter ........................ 32
Hull and deck check ................................ 56
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information display................................... 31
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning.............. 85
Jet intake checks ..................................... 56
Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate
check .................................................... 56
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 86
L
Labels, important ....................................... 4
Labels, other .............................................. 8
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft ......................... 60
Learning to operate your watercraft......... 59
Leaving the watercraft.............................. 61
Limitations on who may operate the watercraft ................................................ 9
Long-term storage ................................... 74
Lubrication ............................................... 74
M
Main components, location of ................. 20
Maintenance............................................. 77
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Index
90
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 2
Multifunction information center .............. 31
Multifunction information center check ... 57
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 34
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 69
Operating the watercraft .......................... 61
Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral ................................................... 64
Operating your watercraft ........................ 59
Operation requirements ........................... 11
P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 78
Post-launch checks ................................. 57
Post-operation care ................................. 71
Pre-launch checks ................................... 52
Pre-operation check points ..................... 52
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 50
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
R
Raising the reverse gate .......................... 86
Reboarding grip ....................................... 37
Reboarding step ...................................... 37
Recommended equipment ...................... 13
RiDE lever................................................. 25
RiDE lever checks .................................... 54
Riding position ......................................... 60
Rustproofing ............................................ 75
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 17
Safety equipment check .......................... 56
Seat .......................................................... 36
Seat storage compartment ...................... 40
Shift indicator ........................................... 32
Shift system ............................................. 28
Shift system check................................... 58
Speedometer ........................................... 31
Start switch .............................................. 24
Starting off ............................................... 67
Starting off from a trailer .......................... 68
Starting the engine on water .................... 60
Steering system ....................................... 25
Steering system checks ........................... 54
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 56 Stern eyes ................................................ 38
Stopping the engine ................................. 61
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 63
Storage compartment checks.................. 56
Storage compartments ............................ 38
Submerged watercraft ............................. 87
Switch checks .......................................... 55
T
Tachometer .............................................. 32
Throttle lever ............................................ 25
Throttle lever checks ................................ 55
Towing the watercraft .............................. 87
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 48
Troubleshooting ....................................... 82
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 82
Turning the watercraft .............................. 62
W
Wakeboarding and water-skiing .............. 16
Water separator ....................................... 26
Water separator check ............................. 53
Watercraft characteristics ........................ 14
Watercraft control functions..................... 24
Watercraft operation functions ................ 28
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