2022 YAMAHA JETBLASTER Engine oil cap

Table of contents
Operation ......................................... 57Operating your watercraft ............. 57
Getting to know your watercraft ...... 57
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 57
Riding position ................................. 58
Launching the watercraft ................. 58
Starting the engine on water ............ 58
Stopping the engine ......................... 59
Leaving the watercraft...................... 59
Operating the watercraft .................. 59
Turning the watercraft ...................... 60
Stopping the watercraft ................... 61
Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral ...................................... 62
Boarding the watercraft ................... 63
Starting off........................................ 65
Capsized watercraft ......................... 66
Beaching and docking the
watercraft ...................................... 67
Operating in weeded areas .............. 67
After removing the watercraft from the water ....................................... 67
Care and storage............................. 69Post-operation care ...................... 69
Flushing the cooling water
passages....................................... 69
Cleaning the watercraft .................... 70
Battery care ...................................... 70
Long-term storage ........................ 72
Cleaning ........................................... 72
Lubrication ....................................... 72
Rustproofing..................................... 73
Maintenance .................................... 75 Maintenance.................................. 75
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 76
Engine oil and oil filter ...................... 78
Specifications .................................. 79Specifications................................ 79 Trouble recovery ............................. 81
Troubleshooting ............................ 81
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 81
Emergency procedures ................ 84
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ......................................... 84
Raising the reverse gate .................. 85
Jumping the battery ......................... 85
Towing the watercraft....................... 86
Submerged watercraft ..................... 86
Index................................................. 88
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Description
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Engine compartment
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1 Water separator (page 26)
2 Fuel tank
3 Air filter case
4 Flushing hose connector (page 69)
5 Oil tank filler cap/Dipstick (page 43)
6 Oil tank
7 Battery (page 51)
8 Fuse box 9
Spark plug/Ignition coil
10 Fire extinguisher holder (page 40)
11 Seat storage compartment (page 40)
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Operation and handling requirements
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(5) Remove the seat and seat storage com-partment. (See page 36 for seat removal
and installation procedures and page 40
for information on the seat storage com-
partment.)
(6) Loosen the oil tank filler cap and remove it, and then wipe the attached dipstick
clean.
(7) Screw the oil tank filler cap into the filler hole until it stops. Remove the oil tank
filler cap again and make sure that the
engine oil level is between the minimum
and maximum level marks.
(8) If the engine oil level is significantly above the maximum level mark, consult
a Yamaha dealer. If the engine oil level is below the minimum level mark, slowly
add engine oil.
(9) Repeat steps 6–8 until the engine oil is at the proper level.
(10) Securely install the oil tank filler cap and turn it until it stops.
(11) Securely install the seat storage com- partment and seat in their original posi-
tions.
1Oil tank filler cap/Dipstick
1 Dipstick
2 Maximum level mark
3 Minimum level mark
1
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Pre-operation checks
51
EJU40182Engine unit check
Check the exterior of the engine unit for dam-
age or other problem.
EJU41561Engine oil level check
Make sure that the engine oil level is between
the minimum and maximum level marks on
the dipstick attached to the oil tank filler cap.
(See page 43 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 45 for information on draining the
bilge water.)
EJU32488Battery 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
shows any other signs of decreased pow-
er. Loss of battery power may leave you
stranded.
[EWJ01242]
1 Water separator
1 Oil tank filler cap/Dipstick
1
1
1Dipstick
2 Maximum level mark
3 Minimum level mark
1 Negative (–) battery terminal: Black lead
2 Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead
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2
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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 √√ 78
Oil filter Replace √78
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
√
—
Electric trim rod 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 √
—
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Specifications
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Fuel and oil:Recommended fuel: Regular unleaded gasoline
Minimum octane rating (PON): 86
Minimum octane rating (RON): 90
Recommended engine oil: YAMALUBE 4W or 4-stroke motor oil
Recommended engine oil type SAE: SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40,
20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade API: API SG, SH, SJ, SL
Fuel tank total capacity: 50 L (13.2 US gal, 11.0 Imp.gal)
Engine oil quantity with oil filter re-
placement: 3.4 L (3.59 US qt, 2.99 Imp.qt)
Engine oil quantity without oil filter re-
placement: 3.2 L (3.38 US qt, 2.82 Imp.qt)
Engine oil total quantity: 3.7 L (3.91 US qt, 3.26 Imp.qt)
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Index
A
After removing the watercraft from the water ..................................................... 67
B
Battery care.............................................. 70
Battery checks ......................................... 51
Battery, jumping....................................... 85
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 67
Bilge water check..................................... 51
Bilge water, draining ................................ 45
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 45
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 45
Boarding alone ......................................... 63
Boarding and starting off from a dock ..... 66
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 63
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 64
Bow eye ................................................... 38
Bow storage compartment ...................... 39
Builder’s plate ............................................ 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 66
Check engine warning ............................. 35
Cleaning ................................................... 72
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 70
Cleat ......................................................... 38
Cooling water pilot outlet ......................... 25
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 55
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruising limitations................................... 10
E
Electric trim system.................................. 29
Electric trim system check ....................... 53
Emergency procedures ............................ 84
Engine break-in ........................................ 47
Engine compartment check ..................... 50
Engine idling speed check ....................... 56
Engine oil ................................................. 43
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 78
Engine oil level check............................... 51
Engine oil requirements ........................... 43
Engine overheat warning ......................... 34
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 53
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 24
Engine start/stop switch .......................... 24 Engine unit check ..................................... 51
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 18
Equipment ................................................ 36
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 54
Fire extinguisher holder............................ 40
Fire extinguisher holder checks ............... 54
Flushing the cooling water passages....... 69
Foot chocks ............................................. 37
Fuel .......................................................... 41
Fuel level check........................................ 50
Fuel level meter ........................................ 34
Fuel level warning..................................... 34
Fuel requirements .................................... 41
Fuel system checks ................................. 50
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 57
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 19
Glove compartment ................................. 39
H
Handgrip .................................................. 36
Hazard information................................... 14
Hood check .............................................. 55
Hour meter and voltmeter ........................ 33
Hull and deck check ................................ 54
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information display................................... 31
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning.............. 84
Jet intake checks ..................................... 54
Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate
check .................................................... 54
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 85
L
Labels, important ....................................... 4
Labels, other .............................................. 8
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft ......................... 58
Learning to operate your watercraft......... 57
Leaving the watercraft.............................. 59
Limitations on who may operate the watercraft ................................................ 9
Long-term storage ................................... 72
Lubrication ............................................... 72
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