2021 YAMAHA EXR display

Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1Identification 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 ........................................ 8
Safety information ............................. 9 Limitations on who may operate the watercraft ............................... 9
Cruising limitations ........................ 10
Operation requirements ................ 11
Recommended equipment ........... 13
Hazard information........................ 14
Watercraft characteristics ............. 14
Wakeboarding and water-skiing ... 16
Safe boating rules ......................... 17
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ................................. 18
Description....................................... 19 Watercraft glossary ....................... 19
Location of main components ...... 20
Control function operation ............. 24 Watercraft control functions ......... 24
Engine stop switch .......................... 24
Engine shut-off switch .................... 24
Start switch ..................................... 24
Throttle lever .................................... 25
RiDE lever ........................................ 25
Steering system ............................... 25
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 26
Water separator................................ 26
Watercraft operation ...................... 28Watercraft operation functions ..... 28
Shift system ..................................... 28
Instrument operation ...................... 31Multifunction information center ... 31
Information display ........................... 31
Equipment operation ...................... 36Equipment..................................... 36
Seat .................................................. 36
Handgrip........................................... 36
Reboarding grip................................ 37
Reboarding step ............................... 37
Bow eye............................................ 38
Stern eyes ........................................ 38
Cleat ................................................. 38
Storage compartments .................... 38
Fire extinguisher holder .................... 41
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 42Fuel requirements ......................... 42
Fuel................................................... 42
Engine oil requirements ................ 44
Engine oil .......................................... 44
Draining the bilge water ................ 46
Draining the bilge water on land....... 46
Draining the bilge water on water .... 47
Transporting on a trailer................ 48
First-time operation ........................ 49 Engine break-in............................. 49
Pre-operation checks ..................... 50
Pre-operation checklist .................... 50
Pre-operation check points .......... 52
Pre-launch checks ........................... 52
Post-launch checks.......................... 57
Operation ......................................... 59 Operating your watercraft ............. 59
Getting to know your watercraft....... 59
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EJU43620
Hazard information
Never start the engine or let it run for any
length of time in an enclosed area. Exhaust
fumes contain carbon monoxide, a color-
less, odorless gas that may cause loss of
consciousness and death within a short
time. Always operate the watercraft in an
open area.
Do not touch the hot oil tank, muffler, or en-
gine during or immediately after engine op-
eration; they can cause serious burns.
Do not place magnets or objects with a
strong magnetic force near the throttle le-
ver or RiDE lever. The electronic throttle
mechanism of the levers can be adversely
affected, which could cause loss of control.
In addition, do not place objects suscepti-
ble to magnetic forces (i.e., credit cards,
watches, etc.) close to the throttle lever or
RiDE lever.
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Watercraft characteristics
Jet thrust turns the watercraft. Releasing
the throttle lever completely produces only
minimum thrust. If you are traveling at
speeds above trolling, you will have rapidly
decreasing ability to steer without throttle.
This model is equipped with the Yamaha
Engine Management System (YEMS) that
includes an off-throttle steering (OTS) sys-
tem. 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 sharp-
ly if you apply throttle while turning the han-
dlebars.
The OTS system does not function below
planing speeds or when the engine is off.
Once the engine slows down, the water-
craft will no longer turn in response to han-
dlebar input until you apply throttle again or
you reach trolling speed.
Practice turning in an open area without
obstacles until you have a good feel for this
maneuver.
This watercraft is water-jet propelled. The
jet pump is directly connected to the en-
gine. This means that jet thrust will produce
some movement whenever the engine is
running and the “F” (forward) or “R” (re-
verse) shift indicator is displayed. When the
“N” (neutral) shift indicator is displayed, the
forward and reverse thrust are balanced to
help keep the watercraft from moving in ei-
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EJU40014
Watercraft operation functions
EJU43154Shift system EWJ01773
Make sure that there are no obstacles or
people behind you before shifting into
reverse.
Do not touch the reverse gate while the
RiDE lever is being operated, otherwise
you could be pinched.
If the RiDE lever and throttle lever are
being operated at the same time, do not
release only the RiDE lever. Otherwise,
the watercraft could accelerate more
quickly than expected, which may lead
to an accident.
The RiDE lever and throttle lever can be oper-
ated to change the forward or rearward
movement of the watercraft only when the
engine is running. When the RiDE lever is
squeezed, the reverse gate lowers and de-
flects the water jet being discharged from the
jet thrust nozzle so that the watercraft moves
in reverse or is in neutral. When the throttle le-
ver is squeezed, the reverse gate rises and
the watercraft moves forward.
TIP:
This model is equipped with a function
which limits the engine speed in reverse.
When the engine is started, the reverse
gate automatically moves to the neutral po-
sition.
To shift into reverse:
(1) Release the throttle lever.
(2) Squeeze the RiDE lever. The reverse gate will lower, the engine speed will in-
crease, the watercraft will start moving in reverse, and the “R” (reverse) shift indi-
cator will be displayed.
To shift into neutral from reverse:
Release the RiDE lever. The reverse gate will
automatically return to the neutral position
1 RiDE lever
1 Reverse gate
2 Reverse position
1 “R” (Reverse position)
1
1
2
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and the “N” (neutral) shift indicator will be dis-
played.
TIP:
Although the neutral position helps keep the
watercraft from moving even when the en-
gine is running, some movement may occur.To shift into forward:
(1) Release the RiDE lever.
(2) Squeeze the throttle lever. The reverse
gate will rise completely, the engine
speed will increase, the watercraft will
start moving forward, and the “F” (for-
ward) shift indicator will be displayed.
1RiDE lever
1 Reverse gate
2 Neutral position
1 “N” (Neutral position)
1
1
2
1
1Throttle lever
1 Reverse gate
2 Forward position
1 “F” (Forward position)
1
1
2
1
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TIP:
If the RiDE lever is squeezed while the throttle
lever is squeezed, the watercraft will slow
down, and once stopped, move in reverse.
To shift into neutral from forward:
(1) Release the throttle lever.
(2) Lightly squeeze and release the RiDE le-ver. The “N” (neutral) shift indicator will
be displayed.
TIP:
If the RiDE lever is squeezed continuously,
the reverse gate will move to the reverse po-
sition.
1“N” (Neutral position)
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Instrument operation
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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.
1 Information display
2 “WARNING” indicator light
12
1Fuel level meter
2 Shift indicator
3 Engine overheat warning indicator
4 Check engine warning indicator
5 Tachometer / hour meter / voltmeter
6 Oil pressure warning indicator
7 Fuel level warning indicator
8 Speedometer
1 Speedometer
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To switch the speedometer display units:
Start the engine, stop the engine, and then
push the engine stop switch 3 times, pushing
the switch for 0.4 seconds or more each time,
before the multifunction information center
turns off. The speedometer display units
change.
To switch the speedometer display units
again, repeat this procedure.
EJU44650Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine speed.
TIP:
While the engine is stopped, the battery volt-
age and the total engine hours are displayed
alternately.
EJU43891Shift indicator
This indicator shows the reverse gate shift
positions: “F” (forward), “N” (neutral), and “R”
(reverse). (See page 28 for shifting proce-
dures.)
EJU44700Hour meter and voltmeter
The hour meter and voltmeter are displayed
in the tachometer portion of the information
display while the engine is stopped.
1 Engine stop switch
1 Speedometer
1
1
1Tachometer
1 Shift indicator
2 “F” (Forward position)
3 “N” (Neutral position)
4 “R” (Reverse position)
1
12
3
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The hour meter and voltmeter are displayed
alternately at 3-second intervals.
TIP:
If the engine is stopped after the check en-
gine warning is activated, the hour meter and
error code will be displayed alternately at 3-
second intervals.
Hour meter
The hour meter shows the total number of
hours that the engine has been running since
the watercraft was new.
TIP:
The elapsed time will be kept even if the bat-
tery terminals have been disconnected.
Voltmeter
The voltmeter shows the battery voltage.
When the battery voltage is normal, the volt-
meter displays approximately 12 volts.If the battery voltage has dropped significant-
ly, “Lo” is displayed on the voltmeter, and all
other display segments of the information
display turn off. If the battery voltage has ris-
en significantly, “HI” is displayed. If “Lo” or
“HI” is displayed, immediately return to shore
and have a Yamaha dealer service the water-
craft.
EJU37272Fuel level meter
The fuel level meter shows the amount of fuel
remaining in the fuel tank. The amount of re-
maining fuel is shown using four display seg-
ments, which disappear one at a time as the
fuel level decreases.
TIP:
The accuracy of the fuel level meter varies
depending on the operating conditions. Use
this function as a reference only.
1
Hour meter and voltmeter
1 Hour meter
1
1
1Vo l t m et e r
1 Fuel level meter
1
1
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