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EJU31982
EWJ00412
Failure to inspect or maintain the watercraft properly increases the possibility of an ac-
cident or damage to the watercraft. Do not operate the watercraft if you find any prob-
lem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual, have
the watercraft inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
EJU41235Pre-operation checklist
Before using this watercraft, be sure to perform the checks in the following checklist.
ITEMROUTINEPAGE
PRE-LAUNCH CHECKS
Engine compartment Ventilate the engine compartment.
Check inside the engine compartment for damage.
66
Fuel system Check the fuel system for leakage.
Check the fuel level in the fuel tank.
66
Water separator Check the water separator for water. 67
Engine unit Check the exterior of the engine unit for damage. 67
Engine oil level Check the engine oil level. 67
Bilge water Check the engine compartment for bilge water. 67
Battery Check the battery connections. 67
Steering system Check the steering system for proper operation. 68
Adjustable tilt steering sys-
tem Check the adjustable tilt steering system for proper
operation and check that the handlebars are se-
curely locked in place.
68
RiDE lever Check the RiDE lever for proper operation. 69
Throttle lever Check the throttle lever for proper operation. 69
Yamaha Security System Check the Yamaha Security System for proper op-
eration.
69
Engine shut-off cord (lan-
yard) Check the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) for dam-
age.
69
Switches Check the start switch, engine stop switch, and en-
gine shut-off switch for proper operation.
69
Electric trim system Check the electric trim system for proper operation. 70
Storage compartments Check the storage compartments for damage and
water.
70
Fire extinguisher holder,
cover, and band Check the fire extinguisher holder, cover, and band
for damage.
70
Fire extinguisher Check the condition of the fire extinguisher. 71
Safety equipment Check that safety equipment meeting the applica-
ble regulations is on board.
71
Hull and deck Check the hull and deck for damage. 71
Jet intake Check the jet intake for damage and clogging. 71
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TIP:
To ensure safety and reliability, pre-operation checks should be made each time the water-
craft is used.
Jet thrust nozzle and re-
verse gate Check the jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate for
damage.
71
Stern drain plugs Check the stern drain plugs for damage and foreign
material and check that they are securely installed.
71
Hood Check that the hood is securely closed. 72
Front and rear seats Check that the seats are securely installed. 49
POST-LAUNCH CHECKS
Cooling water pilot outlet Check that water is discharged from the cooling
water pilot outlet while the engine is running.
72
Multifunction information
center Check the multifunction information center for prop-
er operation.
72
Shift system Check the shift system for proper operation. 72
Engine idling speed Check the engine idling speed. 73
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
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Pre-operation check pointsEJU42384Pre-launch checks
Perform the pre-launch checks in the pre-op-
eration checklist while the watercraft is on
land.
To perform the pre-launch checks:
(1) Remove the seats and removable water-tight storage compartment. (See page 49
for seat removal and installation proce-
dures and page 54 for information on the
removable watertight storage compart-
ment.)
(2) Perform the checks and make sure that there are no malfunctioning items or oth-
er problems.
(3) After completing these checks, securely install the removable watertight storage
compartment and seats in their original
positions.
EJU32334Engine compartment checkEWJ00462
Failure to ventilate the engine compart-
ment could result in a fire or explosion. Do
not start the engine if there is a fuel leak.
Ventilate the engine compartment. Leave the
engine compartment open for a few minutes
to allow any fuel vapors to escape. Make sure that there is no damage inside the
engine compartment.
EJU34215Fuel system checksEWJ00382
Leaking fuel can result in fire or explosion.
Check for fuel leakage regularly.
If any fuel leakage is found, the fuel sys-
tem must be repaired by a qualified me-
chanic. Improper repairs can make the
watercraft unsafe to operate.
Make sure that there is no damage, leakage,
or other problem in the fuel system.
Check:
Fuel filler cap and seal for damage
Fuel tank for damage and leakage
Fuel hoses and joints for damage and leak-
age
Fuel tank breather hose for damage and
leakage
EJU36875Fuel level check
Check the fuel level in the fuel tank.
Add fuel if necessary. (See page 57 for infor-
mation on filling the fuel tank.)
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EJU32424Water separator check
Make sure that no water has collected in the
water separator. If water has collected in the
water separator, drain it. (See page 29 for in-
formation on draining the water separator.)
EJU40182Engine unit check
Check the exterior of the engine unit for dam-
age or other problem.
EJU36886Engine oil level check
Make sure that the engine oil level is between
the minimum and maximum level marks on
the dipstick. (See page 59 for information on
checking the engine oil level.)
EJU32456Bilge water check
Make sure that no bilge water has collected in
the engine compartment. If bilge water has
collected in the engine compartment, drain it.
(See page 61 for information on draining the
bilge water.)
EJU32486Battery checks
Make sure that the battery terminals are not
damaged and that the battery leads are con-
nected properly. WARNING! Never operate
the watercraft if the battery does not have
sufficient power to start the engine or if it
1 Water separator
1
1Dipstick
1 Maximum level mark
2 Minimum level mark
1
1
2
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locked in place. (See page 28 for adjustable
tilt steering system operation procedures.)
EJU43213RiDE lever checks
Operate the RiDE lever several times to make
sure that operation is smooth throughout the
whole range. Also, make sure that the RiDE
lever returns automatically to its fully closed
position when released.
EJU42181Throttle lever checks
Operate the throttle lever several times to
make sure that operation is smooth through-
out the whole range. Also, make sure that thethrottle lever returns automatically to its fully
closed (idle) position when released.
EJU45350Yamaha Security System check
Make sure that the Yamaha Security System
operates properly. (See page 25 for Yamaha
Security System setting procedures.)
EJU32664Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check
Make sure that the engine shut-off cord (lan-
yard) is not damaged. If the cord is damaged,
replace it. WARNING! Never try to repair
the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) or tie it
together. The engine shut-off cord (lan-
yard) may not pull free when the operator
falls off, allowing the watercraft to conti-
nue to run and cause an accident.
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EJU32676
Switch checksECJ01311
Do not run the engine over 4000 r/min on
land. Also, do not run the engine for more
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than 15 seconds without supplying water,
otherwise the engine could overheat.
Check the start switch, the engine stop
switch, and the engine shut-off switch for
proper operation. (See pages 26 to 26 for in-
formation on operating each switch.)
To check the operation of the switches:
(1) If the lock mode is selected for theYamaha Security System setting, selectthe unlock mode. (See page 25 for
Yamaha Security System setting proce- dures.)
(2) Push the start switch to make sure that the engine starts.
(3) As soon as the engine starts running, push the engine stop switch to make
sure that the engine stops immediately.
(4) Restart the engine, and then pull the en- gine shut-off cord (lanyard) to remove
the clip from the engine shut-off switch
to make sure that the engine stops im-
mediately.
EJU45370Electric trim system check
Turn on the multifunction information center,
and then operate the “TRIM/T.D.E.” switch-
es. Check that the jet thrust nozzle moves up and down properly and
that the trim setting
indicator and displayed setting level change
according to the operation of the switches.
(See page 40 for information on turning on
the multifunction information center without
starting the engine and page 32 for informa-
tion on the electric trim system.)
EJU40102Storage compartment checks
Make sure that the storage compartments
are not damaged and that water has not col-
lected in the compartments. (See page 52 for
information on the storage compartments.)
EJU41082Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and band
checks
Make sure that the fire extinguisher holder,
cover, and band are not damaged and that
the cover is securely held in place using the
band. (See page 55 for information on the fire
extinguisher holder, cover, and band.)
1 Clip
2 Engine shut-off switch
3 Start switch
4 Engine stop switch
5 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
12 3
5
4
0
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EJU32544Fire extinguisher check
Check that there is a full fire extinguisher on
board.
To check the fire extinguisher, see the in-
structions supplied by the fire extinguisher
manufacturer. Always keep the fire extin-
guisher secured in the holder with its cover in
place.
Always carry a fire extinguisher on board. A
fire extinguisher is not standard equipment
with this watercraft. If you do not have one,
contact a Yamaha dealer or a fire extinguish-
er dealer to obtain one meeting the proper
specifications.
EJU40122Safety equipment check
Check that safety equipment meeting the ap-
plicable regulations is on board.
EJU32353Hull and deck check
Check the hull and deck for damage or other
problem.
EJU32657Jet intake checks
Make sure that the jet intake is not damaged
or clogged with weeds or debris. If the jet in-
take is clogged, clean it. (See page 100 for in-
formation on the jet intake.)
EJU43221Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate check
Check the jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate
for damage or other problem.
EJU44250Stern drain plug checks
Loosen the stern drain plugs and remove
them, and then make sure that the plugs and
O-rings on the plugs are not damaged and
that there is no foreign material on the
threads or O-rings on the plugs. NOTICE:
Before installing the stern drain plugs,
clean the drain plug threads and the O-
rings on the plugs to remove any foreign
materials, such as dirt or sand. Otherwise,
the stern drain plugs could be damaged,
allowing water to enter the engine com-
partment. Check the O-rings on the stern
drain plugs and make sure that the plugs
are tightened securely before launching
the watercraft. Otherwise, water may
flood the engine compartment and cause
the watercraft to submerge.
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1 Stern drain plug
2 O-ring
2
1
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Securely install the stern drain plugs by tight-
ening them until they stop.
EJU41441Hood check
Push down on the rear of the hood and make
sure that it is securely closed.
EJU40146Post-launch checks
Perform the post-launch checks in the pre-
operation checklist while the watercraft is in
the water and the engine is running.
To perform the post-launch checks:
(1) Launch the watercraft. (See page 75 forinformation on launching the watercraft.)
(2) Perform the checks and make sure that there are no malfunctioning items or oth-
er problems.
EJU40553Cooling water pilot outlet check
Make sure that water is discharged from the
cooling water pilot outlet while the engine is
running. (See page 29 for information on the
cooling water pilot outlet.)
EJU45260Multifunction information center check
Make sure that the multifunction information
center operates properly. (See page 40 for in-
formation on proper operation of the multi-
function information center.)
EJU43392Shift system check
Operate the throttle lever and RiDE lever, and
check that the watercraft moves or does not
move according to the displayed shift indica-
tor. (See page 30 for shift system operation
procedures.) WARNING! To avoid colli-
sions, operate at safe speeds and keep a
1 Stern drain plug
1
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