2021 YAMAHA SUPERJET light

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
Important labels .............................. 3
Warning labels.................................... 4
Other labels ........................................ 7
Safety information ............................. 8 Limitations on who may operate the watercraft ............................... 8
Cruising limitations .......................... 9
Operation requirements ................ 10
Recommended equipment ........... 12
Hazard information........................ 13
Watercraft characteristics ............. 13
Safe boating rules ......................... 14
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ................................. 15
Description....................................... 16 Watercraft glossary ....................... 16
Location of main components ...... 17
Control function operation ............. 20 Watercraft control functions ......... 20
Engine stop/“L-MODE” switch......... 20
Engine shut-off switch ..................... 20
Start switch ...................................... 20
Throttle lever .................................... 21
Steering system ............................... 21
Steering pole .................................... 22
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 22
Water separator................................ 22
Watercraft operation....................... 23Watercraft operation modes ......... 23
L-MODE ........................................... 23
Instrument operation ...................... 24Meter............................................. 24
Fuel level meter ................................ 24
Indicator lights .................................. 24
Equipment operation ...................... 26Equipment..................................... 26
Hood................................................. 26
Reboarding holder............................ 28
Bow eye............................................ 28
Stern eyes ........................................ 28
Storage pouch .................................. 28
Fire extinguisher holder .................... 29
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 31Fuel requirements ......................... 31
Fuel................................................... 31
Engine oil requirements ................ 33
Engine oil .......................................... 33
Draining the bilge water ................ 35
Draining the bilge water on land....... 35
Draining the bilge water on water .... 35
Transporting on a trailer................ 36
First-time operation ........................ 38 Engine break-in............................. 38
Pre-operation checks ..................... 39
Pre-operation checklist .................... 39
Pre-operation check points .......... 41
Pre-launch checks ........................... 41
Post-launch checks.......................... 46
Operation ......................................... 47 Operating your watercraft ............. 47
Getting to know your watercraft....... 47
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 47
Operating positions .......................... 47
Launching the watercraft ................. 48
Starting the engine on water ............ 48
Stopping the engine ......................... 49
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Safety information
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Cruising limitations
Scan constantly for people, objects, and
other watercraft. Be alert for conditions
that limit your visibility or block your vision
of others.
Operate defensively at safe speeds and
keep a safe distance away from people,
objects, and other watercraft.
Do not follow directly behind watercraft or
other boats.
Do not go near others to spray or splash
them with water, go too close to other
boats, or go too fast for the traffic condi-
tions.
Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that
make it hard for others to avoid you or un-
derstand where you are going.
Avoid areas with submerged objects or
shallow water.
Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
member, watercraft and other boats do not
have brakes.
Do not release the throttle lever when trying
to steer away from objects—as with other
powerboats, you need throttle to steer. Al-
ways check throttle and steering controls
before starting the watercraft.
Ride within your limits and avoid aggres-
sive maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of
control, ejection, and collision.
This is a high performance boat—not a toy.
Avoid aggressive operation, sharp turns,
and unexpected acceleration that can
cause you to be thrown off. Do not jump
waves or wakes—jumping can cause inju-
ries such as back or spinal injuries (paraly-
sis), facial injuries, and broken legs, ankles,
and other bones. Improper operation can
result in severe injury or death.
Do not operate the watercraft in rough wa-
ter, bad weather, or when visibility is poor;
this may lead to an accident causing injury
or death. Be alert to the possibility of ad-
verse weather. Take note of weather fore-
casts and the prevailing weather
conditions before setting out on your wa-
tercraft.
As with any water sport, you should not op-
erate your watercraft without someone else
nearby. If you operate further than swim-
ming distance from shore, you should be
accompanied by another boat or water-
craft, but make sure you stay a safe dis-
tance away. It’s good, common sense.
Never operate in water that is less than 60
cm (2 ft) deep from the bottom of the wa-
tercraft, otherwise you increase your
chance of hitting a submerged object,
which could result in injury.
This watercraft is not equipped with light-
ing required for night operation. Do not op-
60 cm (2 ft)
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Description
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Watercraft glossary
Trolling speed
“Trolling” is the lowest maneuvering speed. You are applying little or no throttle. The water-
craft is down in the water, and there is no wake.
Sub-planing speed
“Sub-planing” is a medium speed. The bow of the watercraft is slightly up from the water sur-
face, but you are still traveling through the water. There is a wake.
Planing speed
“Planing” is a faster speed. The watercraft is more level and is skimming on top of the water.
There is a wake.
Bow
The front end of the watercraft.
Stern
The rear end of the watercraft.
Starboard
The right side of the watercraft when facing forward.
Port
The left side of the watercraft when facing forward.
Bilge water
Water that has collected in the engine compartment.
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Watercraft operation
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Watercraft operation modes
EJU45572L-MODE
The L-MODE is a function that limits the max-
imum engine speed to approximately 85% of
the maximum engine speed in the normal
mode.
TIP:
The L-MODE can only be activated when the
engine is stopped.
Activating and deactivating the L-MODE
Activation of the L-MODE will be confirmed
by the “L-MODE” indicator light. (See page
24 for information on the indicator lights.)
To activate the L-MODE:
(1) Briefly push the start switch to turn the power on.
(2) Push the engine stop/“L-MODE” switch three times. (3) “L-MODE” indicator light comes on and
the L-MODE is activated.
To deactivate the L-MODE:
To deactivate the L-MODE, follow the same
procedure as for activating the L-MODE.
1 Engine stop/“L-MODE” switch
1
1“L-MODE” indicator light
1
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Instrument operation
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Meter
When the meter is activated, all of the fuel
level meter segments and all indicators come
on. After a few seconds, the fuel level meter
displays the remaining amount of fuel and all
indicators go off.
EJU45620Fuel 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.
EJU45631Fuel level warning
If the fuel remaining in the fuel tank drops to
about 6.0 L (1.59 US gal, 1.32 Imp.gal), the
lowest fuel level segment blinks.
If the fuel level warning is activated, refill the
fuel tank as soon as possible. (See page 31
for information on filling the fuel tank.)
EJU45641Indicator lights
EJU45650Oil pressure warning
If the oil pressure drops significantly, the
“WARNING” indicator light blinks. At the
1“WARNING” indicator light
2 “L-MODE” indicator light
3 Fuel level meter
1 Fuel level meter
1
2 3
1
1
“WARNING” indicator light
2 “L-MODE” indicator light
1
2
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Instrument operation
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same time, the maximum engine speed is
limited.
If the oil pressure warning is activated, imme-
diately reduce the engine speed, return to
shore, and then check the engine oil level.
(See page 33 for information on checking the
engine oil level.) If the oil level is sufficient,
have a Yamaha dealer check the watercraft.
EJU45660Engine overheat warning
If the engine temperature rises significantly,
the “WARNING” indicator light comes on.
While the engine overheat warning is activat-
ed, the maximum engine speed is limited.
If the engine overheat warning is activated,
immediately reduce the engine speed, return
to shore, and then make sure that water is
being discharged from the cooling water pilot
outlet while the engine is running. If there is
no discharge of water, stop the engine, and
then check the jet intake for clogging. (See
page 72 for information on the jet intake.)NOTICE:
If you cannot locate and correct
the cause of the overheating, consult a
Yamaha dealer. Continuing to operate at higher speeds could result in severe en-
gine damage.
[ECJ00042]
EJU45681
Check engine warning
If a sensor malfunction or a short circuit is de-
tected, the “WARNING” indicator light blinks
once for several seconds.
If the check engine warning is activated, im-
mediately reduce the engine speed, return to
shore, and have a Yamaha dealer check the
engine.
EJU45690Communication disconnecting warning
If communication disconnecting is detected,
the “WARNING” indicator light and “L-
MODE” indicator light blink.
If the communication disconnecting warning
is activated, have the watercraft serviced by
a Yamaha dealer as soon as possible.
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Equipment operation
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To install the storage pouch:
(1) Bend the owner’s/operator’s manualslightly to insert it into the storage pouch,
and then add any other small items. Fold
the pouch, and then close the zipper.
(2) Install the storage pouch on the hood and secure it with the bands.
(3) Securely install the hood in its original position.
EJU41006Fire extinguisher holder
The fire extinguisher holder is located on the
hood. To access the fire extinguisher holder:
(1) Lift the steering pole and support it with
the lock pin.
(2) Grasp the tab, and then pull it up.
(3) Remove the fire extinguisher holder cov- er.
1Steering pole
1 Lock pin
1 Band
2 Fire extinguisher holder cover
3 Ta b
1
1
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Operation and handling requirements
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To fill the fuel tank:
(1) Before refueling, stop the engine. Do notstand or sit on the watercraft. Never refu-
el while smoking, or while in the vicinity
of sparks, open flames, or other sources
of ignition.
(2) Place the watercraft in a well-ventilated area and in a horizontal position.
(3) Remove the hood, and then ventilate the engine compartment. (See page 26 for
hood removal and installation proce-
dures.)
(4) Loosen the fuel filler cap and remove it.
(5) Slowly add fuel to the fuel tank.
(6) Stop filling when the fuel level just reach- es the bottom of the filler tube. Do not fill
up the filler tube. Because fuel expands when it heats up, heat from the engine or
the sun can cause fuel to spill out of the
fuel tank. Do not leave the watercraft
with a full tank in direct sunlight.
(7) Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately with a dry cloth.
(8) Securely install the hood in its original position, and then install the fuel filler cap
by tightening it until it clicks.
1Fuel filler cap
Fuel tank capacity:
19 L (5.0 US gal, 4.2 Imp.gal)
1
1Fuel tank filler tube
2 Maximum fuel level
2
1
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