2022 YAMAHA EX SPORT steering

Pre-operation checks
52
Make sure that the battery is securely held in
place.
EJU32614Steering system checks
Turn the handlebars to the right and left sev-
eral times to make sure that operation is
smooth and unrestricted throughout the
whole range, and that the free play is not ex-
cessive.
Turn the handlebars as far as possible to the
right and left to make sure that the jet thrust
nozzle moves as the handlebars are turned,
and that there is no difference between the
right and left fully turned positions of the jet
thrust nozzle.
EJU32636Reverse system checks (EX SPORT)EWJ00032
Do not touch the reverse gate while the
shift lever is being operated, otherwise
you could be pinched.
Operate the shift lever several times to make
sure that operation is smooth throughout the
whole range. Also, make sure that the reverse
gate moves up and down according to the
operation of the shift lever and that the gate
makes contact with the stoppers. (See page
27 for reverse system operation.)
Difference between fully turned posi-
tions of jet thrust nozzle (distances A
and B): Maximum 5 mm (0.20 in)
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Operation
61
the watercraft to slide sideways or spin,
throwing the operator and passenger(s)
overboard, which could cause an injury.
EX DELUXE / EX LIMITED: Take early
action to avoid collisions. The RiDE sys-
tem is not a braking device for avoiding
dangerous situations.
Steering control depends on the combination
of handlebar position and the amount of
throttle.
Water sucked in through the intake grate is
pressurized by the impeller in the jet pump.
As the pressurized water is expelled from the
pump through the jet thrust nozzle, it creates
thrust to move and steer the watercraft. The
higher the engine speed, the more thrust pro-
duced.
The amount of jet thrust, in addition to the po-
sition of the handlebars, determines how
sharply you turn.
A. More throttle produces higher thrust, sothe watercraft will turn more sharply.
B. Less throttle produces lower thrust, so the watercraft will turn more gradually. C. 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. You may still have
some turning ability immediately after re-
leasing the throttle lever, but once the
engine slows down, the watercraft will no
longer respond to handlebar input until
you apply throttle again or you reach
trolling speed.
At trolling speed, the watercraft can be
turned gradually by handlebar position
alone using just the amount of thrust
available at idle.
D. If the engine is stopped while riding, there is no thrust. The watercraft will go
straight even though the handlebars are
turned.
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Operation
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You need throttle to steer.
E. EX DELUXE / EX LIMITED: If the RiDE le- ver is squeezed and the handlebars are
turned when the watercraft is cruising at
planing speed, the watercraft will turn
gradually while slowing down.
This model is equipped with the Yamaha En-
gine Management System (YEMS) that in-
cludes an off-throttle steering (OTS) system.
It will activate at planing speeds should you
attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing
the throttle lever (see condition C above).
The OTS system assists in turning by con-
tinuing to supply some thrust while the water-
craft is decelerating, but you can turn more
sharply if you apply throttle while turning the
handlebars. The OTS system does not func-
tion below planing speeds or when the en-
gine is off. Once the engine slows down, the watercraft will no longer turn in response to
handlebar input until you apply throttle again
or you reach trolling speed.
EJU44371Stopping the watercraft
The watercraft is not equipped with a sepa-
rate braking system. The watercraft slows
down by water resistance or, when operating
in reverse, by the water jet. The watercraft
slows down as soon as the throttle lever is re-
leased, but will coast for a distance before
fully stopping. If you are not sure you can
stop in time before hitting an obstacle, apply
throttle and turn in another direction.
From full speed, the watercraft comes to a
complete stop due to water resistance in ap-
proximately 90 m (300 ft) after the throttle le-
ver is released or the engine is stopped,
although this distance will vary depending on
many factors, including gross weight, water
surface conditions, and wind direction.
EX DELUXE / EX LIMITED: If the RiDE lever is
squeezed to slow down, the stopping dis-
tance is approximately 30% shorter than
when the RiDE lever is not used. However,
this distance will vary depending on many
factors, including gross weight, water surface
conditions, and wind direction.
1
Reverse gate
E
190 m (300 ft)
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Care and storage
74
(3) Apply water-resistant grease to the bat-tery terminals.
(4) Store the battery in a cool, dry place. NOTICE: Storing the battery in an un-
charged condition can cause perma-
nent battery damage. Check the
battery periodically.
[ECJ00103]
To install the battery:
(1) Place the battery in the battery compart- ment and hook the battery bands onto
the holders.
(2) Connect the positive (+) battery lead (red) to the positive (+) battery terminal.
NOTICE: Reversal of the battery leads
will damage the electrical parts.
[ECJ00262]
(3) Connect the negative (–) battery lead (black) to the negative (–) battery termi-
nal.
(4) Make sure that the battery is securely held in place.
EJU33495
Long-term storageEWJ00332
Always place the watercraft upright in a
horizontal position when storing it, other-
wise fuel could leak out into the engine or
engine compartment, which could create
a fire hazard.
Storage for long periods of time, such as win-
ter storage, requires preventive maintenance
to ensure against deterioration. It is advisable
to have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha
dealer prior to storage.
However, the following procedures can be
performed easily by the owner.
EJU40763Cleaning
(1) Flush the cooling water passages. (Seepage 71 for information on flushing the
cooling water passages.)
TIP
If you will be storing the watercraft for a pro-
longed period, such as winter storage, top off
the fuel tank with fresh gasoline and add fuel
stabilizer and conditioner to the fuel tank ac-
cording to the manufacturer’s instruction be-
fore starting the engine.
(2) Clean the watercraft. (See page 72 for in-formation on cleaning the watercraft.)
Wax the hull with a non-abrasive wax.
EJU44402Lubrication
To keep moving parts sliding or rotating
smoothly, lubricate them with water-resistant
grease.
Steering cable (jet thrust nozzle end)
1Battery terminal
Recommended water-resistant grease:
YAMALUBE MARINE
GREASE/Yamaha Grease A
1
Recommended water-resistant grease:
YAMALUBE MARINE GREASE /
Ya m a h a G r e a s e A
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Maintenance
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EJU43103Periodic 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 lever (EX
SPORT) Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√
—
Shift cable and re-
verse gate (EX
SPORT) Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√
—
Shift rod and re-
verse gate (EX
DELUXE / EX
LIMITED) Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√
—
Air filter element Check for damage and
dirt
√
—
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Index
91
Maintenance ............................................ 77
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 3
Multifunction information center .............. 31
Multifunction information center check ... 56
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 34
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 69
Operating the watercraft .......................... 59
Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral (EX SPORT / EX DELUXE /
EX LIMITED).......................................... 63
Operating your watercraft ........................ 57
Operation requirements ........................... 11
P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 78
Post-launch checks ................................. 55
Post-operation care ................................. 71
Pre-launch checks ................................... 50
Pre-operation check points ..................... 50
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 48
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Pull-up cleats (EX LIMITED) ..................... 38
R
Raising the reverse gate (EX DELUXE / EX LIMITED).......................................... 87
Reboarding grip ....................................... 37
Reboarding step (EX SPORT / EX DELUXE / EX LIMITED) ......................... 37
Recommended equipment ...................... 13
Reverse system checks (EX SPORT) ....... 52
Reverse system (EX SPORT) ................... 27
RiDE lever checks (EX DELUXE / EX LIMITED) ............................................... 53
RiDE lever (EX DELUXE / EX LIMITED) .... 25
Riding position ......................................... 58
Rustproofing ............................................ 75
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 17
Safety equipment check .......................... 54
Seat .......................................................... 36
Seat storage compartment ...................... 40
Shift indicator (EX DELUXE / EX
LIMITED) ............................................... 32 Shift system check (EX DELUXE / EX
LIMITED) ............................................... 56
Shift system (EX DELUXE / EX LIMITED) ............................................... 27
Speedometer ........................................... 31
Start switch .............................................. 24
Starting off ............................................... 67
Starting off from a trailer .......................... 67
Starting the engine on water .................... 58
Steering system ....................................... 25
Steering system checks ........................... 52
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 55
Stern eyes ................................................ 38
Stopping the engine ................................. 59
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 62
Storage compartment checks.................. 54
Storage compartments ............................ 38
Submerged watercraft ............................. 88
Switch checks .......................................... 53
T
Tachometer .............................................. 32
Throttle lever ............................................ 25
Throttle lever checks ................................ 53
Towing the watercraft .............................. 88
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 46
Troubleshooting ....................................... 83
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 83
Turning the watercraft .............................. 60
W
Wakeboarding and water-skiing .............. 16
Water separator ....................................... 26
Water separator check ............................. 50
Watercraft characteristics ........................ 14
Watercraft control functions..................... 24
Watercraft operation functions ................ 27
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