2022 YAMAHA SUPERJET weight

Operation
48
wake, but the watercraft is moving through
the water rather than skimming on top of it.)
At very slow speeds, it may be necessary to
support your upper-body weight with your el-
bows resting on the gunwales, trailing your
legs in the water.
Standing
After you are comfortable handling the water-
craft from a kneeling position, try standing as
the watercraft gains speed. The watercraft
will become easier to balance as the speed
increases, because jet thrust provides stabil-
ity as well as directional control. When you
are moving slowly, or preparing to stop, you
will probably need to return to the kneeling
position to maintain your balance.
EJU32823Launching the watercraft
When launching the watercraft, make sure
that there are no obstacles around you.If the watercraft is launched from a trailer,
someone should make sure that waves do
not push the watercraft into the trailer.
After the watercraft is in the water, turn it
around so that the bow faces the direction
you wish to go.
EJU43582Starting the engine on waterEWJ01532
Do not apply throttle when anyone is at the
rear of the watercraft. Turn the engine off
or keep it at idle. Water and debris exiting
the jet thrust nozzle can cause severe in-
jury.
To start the engine:
(1) Move the watercraft to an area that is
free from weeds and debris, and has a
water depth of at least 60 cm (2 ft) from
the bottom of the watercraft. NOTICE:
Never run the engine in water that is
less than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the
bottom of the watercraft, otherwise
pebbles or sand could be sucked into
the jet intake, causing impeller dam-
age and engine overheating.
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(2) Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to your left wrist, and then attach the clip
to the engine shut-off switch. (See page
20 for information on operating the en-
gine shut-off switch.) WARNING! Check
60 cm (2 ft)
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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.
You need throttle to steer.
To maintain your balance, lean into a turn.
How much you lean depends on the sharp-
ness of the turn and your traveling speed. In general, the higher the speed or the sharper
the turn, the more you lean.
EJU33276Stopping the watercraft
The watercraft is not equipped with a sepa-
rate braking system. It is stopped by water
resistance when the throttle lever is released.
From full speed, the watercraft comes to a
complete stop in approximately 90 m (300 ft)
after the throttle lever is released or the en-
gine is stopped, although this distance will
vary depending on many factors, including
gross weight, water surface conditions, and
wind direction. The watercraft slows down as
soon as the throttle lever is released, but will
coast for a distance before fully stopping. If
you are not sure you can stop in time before
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The watercraft is less stable when at a stand-
still or at a slow speed. It takes skill to keep
the watercraft upright when starting.
To stabilize the watercraft when accelerating
to planing speed, maintain a low center of
gravity by operating it in the kneeling posi-
tion.
Even though it is easier to start in shallow wa-
ter, you must learn deep-water boarding first.
You will inevitably fall off, so be sure you
know how to get back on the watercraft once
you are away from shore.
EJU33106Boarding and starting in shallow water
Be sure to learn the deep-water starting
method before operating the watercraft in
water where it is too deep for you to stand.
(See page 54 for the deep-water starting
method.)
(1) Launch the watercraft in water free fromweeds and debris and at least 60 cm (2
ft) deep from the bottom of the water-
craft. NOTICE: Never run the engine in
water that is less than 60 cm (2 ft)
deep from the bottom of the water-
craft, otherwise pebbles or sand could
be sucked into the jet intake, causing
impeller damage and engine over-
heating.
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(2) Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to your left wrist, and then attach the clip
to the engine shut-off switch. (3) Grip the handlebars with both hands.
Place one knee on the riding tray and
balance there.
(4) Look in all directions, start the engine, and then begin to accelerate.
(5) Pull your other knee up onto the riding tray as the watercraft speed increases.
(6) Move as far forward as possible without interfering with the movement of the han-
dlebars. Keep your body perpendicular
to the water, with your weight forward
and low.
TIP:
The watercraft will become easier to balance
as the speed increases, because jet thrust
provides stability as well as directional con-
trol.
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EJU33127Boarding and starting in deep waterEWJ01262
Be sure the operator have practiced
boarding from the water while still close to
shore before riding. A person who has
made many unsuccessful attempts to get
back on the watercraft may become fa-
tigued and suffer from exposure, increas-
ing the risk of injury and drowning.
(1) Swim to the rear of the watercraft. Attachthe engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to your
left wrist, and then attach the clip to the
engine shut-off switch.
(2) Grip the handlebars with both hands. Pull your body up onto the riding tray and
balance there, using your elbows on the
gunwales for leverage.
(3) Look in all directions, start the engine, and then begin to accelerate. (4) Continue to pull yo
ur body up onto the
watercraft as the watercraft speed in-
creases.
(5) Bring your knees up onto the riding tray and change to a kneeling position as
soon as you can do so.
(6) Move as far forward as possible without interfering with the movement of the han-
dlebars. Keep your body perpendicular
to the water, with your weight forward
and low.
(7) Once the bow drops, and the watercraft has leveled out in the water and reached
planing speed, back off the throttle and
select your desired speed.
TIP:
The watercraft will become easier to bal-
ance as the speed increases, because jet
thrust provides stability as well as direc-
tional control.
It will take longer for a heavy operator to
reach planing speed than it will for a light
operator.
EJU33207Capsized watercraftEWJ00672
Improper uprighting can cause injury.
Be sure to shut the engine off by pulling
on the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to
remove the clip from the engine shut-off
switch.
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Specifications
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EJU45442
Specifications
Watercraft capacity:
Maximum people on board:1 person
Maximum load capacity: 80 kg (176 lb)
Dimensions and weight:
Length:
2.43 m (95.7 in)
Width: 0.76 m (29.9 in)
Height: 0.79 m (31.1 in)
Dry weight: 170 kg (375 lb)
Performance:
Maximum output (according to ISO 8665/SAE
J1228):
74.6 kW at 7300 r/min
Maximum fuel consumption: 29.1 L/h (7.7 US gal/h, 6.4 Imp.gal/h)
Cruising range at full throttle: 0.65 hour
Trolling speed:
1500 ±100 r/min
Engine:
Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Number of cylinders:
3
Engine displacement: 1049 cm³
Bore × stroke:
82.0 × 66.2 mm (3.23 × 2.61 in)
Compression ratio:
11.0 : 1
Valve clearance-intake (cold): 0.15–0.22 mm (0.0059–0.0087 in)
Valve clearance-exhaust (cold): 0.26–0.32 mm (0.0102–0.0126 in)
Lubrication system:
Dry sump
Cooling system: Water
Starting system: Electric
Ignition system:
T.C.I. Spark plug (NGK):
CR9EB
Spark plug gap: 0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
Battery capacity:
12 V, 18 Ah
Battery type: YTX20L-BS
Charging system: Flywheel magneto
Drive unit:
Propulsion system:Jet pump
Jet pump type: Axial flow, single stage
Impeller rotation: Counterclockwise
Jet thrust nozzle angle:
P1: 16.0+16.0°
P2: 19.0+19.0°
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: 19 L (5.0 US gal, 4.2 Imp.gal)
Engine oil quantity with oil filter replacement: 3.4 L (3.59 US qt, 2.99 Imp.qt)
Engine oil quantity without oil filter replacement:
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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(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.
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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.
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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.
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1
Bow eye
1
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