Maintenance
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TIP:
The outermost hole in the steering column
cannot be used.
(4) Securely connect the steering cable jointto the steering cable pivot bolt.
EJU45671Adjusting the handlebar position
The handlebar can be adjusted to three posi-
tions to suit the rider’s preference. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the position of the han-
dlebar.
1 Nozzle angles
1 Nozzle angles
2 Steering cable pivot bolt positions
Standard steering cable pivot bolt posi-
tion:
P2
Tightening torque:
Steering cable pivot bolt:5 N·m (0.5 kgf·m, 3.7 lb·ft)
11
1
16° P1
P2
19° 2
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(1) Securely attach the towline to the boweye of the watercraft being towed.
(2) Ride the watercraft with your body weight supported on the riding tray. Hold
on to the handlebars in order to balance
the watercraft and keep the bow up out
of the water. NOTICE: The bow must be
kept up out of the water during tow-
ing, otherwise water could flood the
engine compartment or water could
flow back into the engine, causing se-
vere engine damage.
[ECJ01331]
Tow the watercraft at 8 km/h (5 mph) or less.
NOTICE: Tow the watercraft at 8 km/h (5
mph) or less, otherwise water could flood
the engine compartment or water could
flow back into the engine, causing severe
engine damage.
[ECJ01322]
EJU34737
Submerged watercraft
If the watercraft is submerged or flooded with
water, drain the bilge water from the engine
compartment. Then, have a Yamaha dealer
service the watercraft as soon as possible.
(1) Remove the watercraft from the water.
(2) Drain the bilge water from the engine compartment. (See page 35 for informa-
tion on draining the bilge water on land.)
(3) Have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha dealer as soon as possible.
NOTICE: Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer inspect the watercraft. Other-
wise, serious engine damage could
result.
[ECJ00792]
1
Bow eye
1
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