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ler, jet pump housing, and jet thrust noz-
zle.
If debris is difficult to remove, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
EJU34642Jumping the battery
If the watercraft battery has run down, the en-
gine can be started using a 12-volt booster
battery and jumper cables.
EJU34666Connecting the jumper cablesEWJ01252
To avoid battery explosion and serious
damage to the electrical system:
Do not reverse the polarity of the jumper
cables when connecting to the batter-
ies.
Do not connect the negative (–) jumper
cable to the negative (–) terminal of the
watercraft battery.
Do not touch the positive (+) jumper ca-
ble to the negative (–) jumper cable.
(1) Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) battery terminals of both
batteries.
(2) Connect one end of the negative (–) jumper cable to the negative (–) battery
terminal of the booster battery. (3) Connect the other end of the negative (–)
jumper cable to an engine hanger.
(4) Start the engine, and then disconnect the jumper cables by reversing the steps
above. (See page 20 for information on
starting the engine.)
EJU34708Towing the watercraftEWJ00813
The operator of the towing boat must
keep speed to a minimum and avoid
traffic or obstacles which could be a
hazard to the operator on the water-
craft.
The towline should be long enough so
that the watercraft will not collide with
the towing boat when slowing down.
If the watercraft becomes inoperative in the
water, it can be towed to shore.
To tow the watercraft:
Use a towline that is three times the com-
bined length of the towing boat and the wa-
tercraft.
1Positive (+) jumper cable
2 Booster battery
3 Negative (–) jumper cable
4 Engine hanger
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Index
A
After removing the watercraft from the water ..................................................... 56
B
Battery care.............................................. 58
Battery checks ......................................... 42
Battery, jumping....................................... 73
Beaching the watercraft ........................... 55
Bilge water check..................................... 42
Bilge water, draining ................................ 35
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 35
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 35
Boarding and starting in deep water........ 54
Boarding and starting in shallow water.... 53
Bow eye ................................................... 28
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 54
Check engine warning ............................. 25
Cleaning ................................................... 60
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 58
Communication disconnecting warning ................................................. 25
Cooling water pilot outlet ......................... 22
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 46
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruising limitations..................................... 9
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 72
Engine break-in ........................................ 38
Engine compartment check ..................... 41
Engine oil ................................................. 33
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 68
Engine oil level check............................... 42
Engine oil requirements ........................... 33
Engine overheat warning ......................... 25
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 44
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 20
Engine stop/“L-MODE” switch ................ 20
Engine unit check..................................... 41
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly............ 15
Equipment ................................................ 26
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 45
Fire extinguisher holder............................ 29 Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and
band checks ......................................... 45
Flushing the cooling water passages....... 57
Fuel .......................................................... 31
Fuel level check........................................ 41
Fuel level meter ........................................ 24
Fuel level warning..................................... 24
Fuel requirements .................................... 31
Fuel system checks ................................. 41
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 47
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 16
H
Handlebar position, adjusting .................. 65
Hazard information................................... 13
Hood ........................................................ 26
Hood check .............................................. 46
Hull and deck check ................................ 45
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Indicator lights.......................................... 24
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning.............. 72
Jet intake checks ..................................... 45
Jet thrust nozzle angle, adjusting ............ 64
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 73
L
Labels, important ....................................... 3
Labels, other .............................................. 7
Labels, warning .......................................... 4
Launching the watercraft ......................... 48
Learning to operate your watercraft......... 47
Leaving the watercraft.............................. 49
Limitations on who may operate the watercraft ................................................ 8
L-MODE ................................................... 23
Long-term storage ................................... 60
Lubrication ............................................... 60
M
Main components, location of ................. 17
Maintenance............................................. 63
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Meter ........................................................ 24
Meter check ............................................. 46
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