2022 YAMAHA SUPERJET Owners Manual

Read this manual carefully
before operating this watercraft.
OWNER’S/OPERAT OR’S MANUAL
2022 WaveRunner
SUPERJET
F4R-28199-71-E0
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Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft. This manual
should stay with the WaveRunner if it is sold.
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Important manual information
EJU45532
Declaration of Conformity for Personal Watercraft (PWC)with the requirements of Directive 2013/53/EU
Name of PWC Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Address: 2500 Shingai, Iwata, Shizuoka 438-8501, Japan
Name of Authorised Representative: YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Address: Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands
Name of Notified Body for noise emission assessment: SNCH
SJ1050-X / SUPERJET 0499
ID Number:
Address: 11, route de Luxembourg BP 32, Sandweiler, L-5230. Luxembourg
Name of Notified Body for exhaust emission assessment:
VINÇOTTE nv
C2160963397/001 0026
ID Number:
Certificate for exhaust emission assessment: Address: Jan Olieslagerslaan 35 1800 VILVOORDE BELGIUM
JP-YAMH0001F122
Conformity assessment module used:
for construction:
for exhaust emissions:
for noise emissions:
DESCRIPTION OF WATERCRAFT
DESCRIPTION OF ENGINE A
A
Craft Identification Number : starting from
Model name / Commercial name : C
Design Category : Other Community Directives applied
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU
EN 55012:2007/A1:2009
Standards
D
A1
A1B+C
B+CB+D
B+D B+E
B+EB+F
B+FG
G
GH
H
H
EN 61000-6-2:2005,
EN 61000-6-2:2005/AC:2005
Model Name:
6JF
Combustion Cycle:
4 stroke
Fuel Type:
Petrol
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential requirements StandardsOther normative
document / method Technical filePlease specify in more detail
(* = mandatory standard)
Annex I.A Design and construction *EN ISO 13590:2018
Annex I.B Exhaust emission *EN ISO 18854:2015
Annex I.C Noise emission *EN ISO 14509-1:2018
*
* *
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. I declare on behalf of the
manufacturer that the PWC(s) mentioned above complies (comply) with all applicable essential requirements in the way
specified.
Name / Title:
T. Ibata / Director, Marine Development Section(identification of the person empowered to sign on behalf of the manufa\
cturer)
Signature:
Date and place of issue:
1st June, 2021, Shizuoka, Japan
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Important manual information
EJU30193
To the owner/operator
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha watercraft.
This owner’s/operator’s manual contains in-
formation you will need for proper operation,
maintenance, and care. If you have any ques-
tions about the operation or maintenance of
your watercraft, please consult a Yamaha
dealer.
This manual is not a course on boating safety
or seamanship. If this is your first watercraft,
or if you are changing to a type of watercraft
you are not familiar with, for your own com-
fort and safety, please ensure that you obtain
proper training or practice before operating
the watercraft by yourself. In addition, a
Yamaha dealer or boating organization will be pleased to recommend local sea schools, or
competent instructors.
In this manual, information of particular im-
portance is distinguished in the following
ways:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used
to alert you to potential personal injury haz-
ards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
EWJ00072
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
ECJ00092
A NOTICE indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to the
watercraft or other property.
TIP:
A TIP provides key information to make pro-
cedures easier or clearer.
EJU45451
Engine data recording
This model’s ECM stores certain engine data
to assist in the diagnosis of malfunctions and
for research, statistical analysis and develop-
ment purposes.
Although the sensors and recorded data will
vary by model, the main data points are:
Engine status and engine performance
data
This data will be uploaded only when a spe-
cial Yamaha diagnostic tool is attached to the
engine, such as when maintenance checks or
service procedures are performed. Engine
data uploaded will be handled appropriately
according to the following Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy
Yamaha will not disclose this data to a third party except in the following cases. In addi-
tion, Yamaha may provide engine data to a
contractor in order to outsource services re-
lated to the handling of the engine data. Even
in this case, Yamaha will require the contrac-
tor to properly handle the engine data we
provided and Yamaha will appropriately
manage the data.
With the consent of the boat owner
Where obligated by law
For use by Yamaha in litigation
For general Yamaha-conducted research
purposes when the data is not related to an
individual engine or owner
https://www.yamaha-motor.eu/eu/
en/privacy/privacy-policy/
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Important manual information
EJU40411
Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing
product improvement, this product may not
be exactly as described in this owner’s/oper-
ator’s manual. Specifications are subject to
change without notice.
This manual should be considered a perma-
nent part of this watercraft and should remain
with it even if the watercraft is subsequently
sold.
EJU46540
UKCA Declaration of conformity
Here by YAMAHA Motor Co.,LTD. Declares
that this product is in compliance with the
Recreational Craft Regulations 2017, Electro-
magnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
and Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regula-
tions 2008.
EJU30214
WaveRunner SUPERJET
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL ©2022 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. 1st Edition, April 2021
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is expressly prohibited. Printed in Japan
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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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Table of contents
Leaving the watercraft...................... 49
Operating the watercraft .................. 49
Turning the watercraft ...................... 50
Stopping the watercraft ................... 51
Starting off........................................ 52
Capsized watercraft ......................... 54
Beaching the watercraft ................... 55
Operating in weeded areas .............. 55
After removing the watercraft from the water ....................................... 56
Care and storage............................. 57Post-operation care ...................... 57
Flushing the cooling water
passages....................................... 57
Cleaning the watercraft .................... 58
Battery care ...................................... 58
Long-term storage ........................ 60
Cleaning ........................................... 60
Lubrication ....................................... 60
Rustproofing..................................... 61
Maintenance .................................... 63 Maintenance.................................. 63
Adjusting the steering friction .......... 63
Adjusting the jet thrust nozzle
angle ............................................. 64
Adjusting the handlebar position ..... 65
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 66
Engine oil and oil filter ...................... 68
Specifications .................................. 69 Specifications................................ 69
Trouble recovery ............................. 70 Troubleshooting ............................ 70
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 70
Emergency procedures ................. 72
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ......................................... 72
Jumping the battery ......................... 73
Towing the watercraft ...................... 73
Submerged watercraft ..................... 74
Index................................................. 75
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General and important labels
1
EJU36453
Identification numbers
Record the Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number, Craft Identification Number (CIN),
and engine serial number in the spaces pro-
vided for assistance when ordering spare
parts from a Yamaha dealer. Also record and
keep these ID numbers in a separate place in
case your watercraft is stolen.
EJU30272Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number
The PRI-ID number is stamped on a plate at-
tached inside the engine compartment. (See
page 26 for hood removal and installation
procedures.)
MODEL:
SJ1050-X (SUPERJET)
EJU36461Craft Identification Number (CIN)
The CIN is stamped on a plate attached to
the hull on the aft, starboard (right) side.
EJU40641Engine serial number
The engine serial number is stamped on a
plate attached to the engine unit. (See page
26 for hood removal and installation proce-
dures.)
1Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number loca-
tion
1
F4R
F4R
1Craft Identification Number (CIN) location
1 Engine serial number location
1
1
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