Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft. This manual
should stay with the WaveRunner if it is sold.
Important manual information
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To the owner/operator
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha watercraft.
This owner’s/operator’s manual contains information you will need for proper operation,
maintenance, and care. A thorough understanding of these simple instructions will help
you to obtain maximum enjoyment from your
new Yamaha. If you have any questions
about the operation or maintenance of your
watercraft, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
In this manual, information of particular importance is distinguished in the following ways:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used
to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
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WARNING
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
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NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to the
watercraft or other property.
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Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing
product improvement, this product may not be
exactly as described in this owner’s/operator’s manual. Specifications are subject to
change without notice.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of this watercraft and should remain
with it even if the watercraft is subsequently
sold.
Record the Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number, Hull Identification Number (HIN), and
engine serial number in the spaces provided
for assistance when ordering genuine parts
from a Yamaha dealer. Also record and keep
these ID numbers in a separate place in case
your watercraft is stolen.
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Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number
The PRI-ID number is stamped on a plate attached inside the engine compartment. (See
page 27 for hood removal and installation procedures.)
MODEL:
SJ700B-J (SuperJet)
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Hull Identification Number (HIN)
The HIN is stamped on a plate attached to the
hull on the aft, starboard (right) side.
1 Hull Identification Number (HIN) location
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Engine serial number
The engine serial number is stamped on a
plate attached to the engine unit. (See page
27 for hood removal and installation procedures.)
1 Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number loca-
tion
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1 Engine serial number location
General and important labels
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Emission control information
This engine conforms to U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for marine SI engines applicable at the time of manufacture.
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Approval label of emission control
certificate
This label is attached to the electrical box and
muffler. (See page 27 for Hood removal and
installation procedures.)
1 Emission control information label location
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Manufactured date label
This label is attached to the electrical box and
muffler. (See page 27 for hood removal and
installation procedures.)
1 Manufactured date label location
1 Emission control information label location
1 Manufactured date label location
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General and important labels
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Important labels
Read the following labels before using this watercraft. If have any questions, consult a Yamaha
dealer.
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General and important labels
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Warning labels
If any of these labels are damaged or missing, contact a Yamaha dealer for replacements.
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General and important labels
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Other labels
General and important labels
The following label indicates the correct direction to upright a capsized watercraft.
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The safe use and operation of this watercraft is dependent upon the use of proper
riding techniques, as well as upon the
common sense, good judgment, and expertise of the operator. Every operator
should know the following requirements
before riding the watercraft.
● Before operating the watercraft, read this
owner’s/operator’s manual, the Riding
Practice Guide, the Riding Instruction card,
and all labels on the watercraft. Also, watch
the Basic Orientation Video provided with
your watercraft. These materials should
give you an understanding of the watercraft
and its operation.
● Never allow anyone to operate this water-
craft until they too have read this owner’s/operator’s manual, the Riding Practice
Guide, the Riding Instruction card, and all
labels, and, if possible, watched the Basic
Orientation Video.
Showing them the video may help reinforce
the information contained in these materials.
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Limitations on who may
operate the watercraft
● Yamaha recommends a minimum operator
age of 16 years old.
Adults must supervise use by minors.
Know the operator age and training requirements for your state. A boating safety
course is recommended and may be required in your state. You can find local rules
by contacting the United States Coast
Guard (USCG), the National Association of
State Boating Law Administrators, or your
local Power Squadron.
● This watercraft is designed to carry the op-
erator only. Never have more than one person on the watercraft at any time.
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Cruising limitations
● Scan constantly for people, objects, and
other watercraft. Be alert for conditions that
limit your visibility or block your vision of
others.
● Operate defensively at safe speeds and
keep a safe distance away from people, objects, and other watercraft.
● Do not follow directly behind watercraft or
other boats.
● Do not go near others to spray or splash
them with water.
● Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers that
make it hard for others to avoid you or understand where you are going.
● Avoid areas with submerged objects or
shallow water.
● Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
member, watercraft and other boats do not
have brakes.
● Do not release the throttle lever when trying
to steer away from objects—you need throttle to steer. Always check throttle and steering controls before starting the watercraft.
● Ride within your limits and avoid aggressive
maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of control, ejection, and collision.
● This is a high performance boat—not a toy.
Sharp turns or jumping wakes or waves can
increase the risk of back/spinal injury (paralysis), facial injuries, and broken legs, an-
kles, and other bones. Do not jump wakes
or waves.
● Do not operate the watercraft in rough wa-
ter, bad weather, or when visibility is poor;
this may lead to an accident causing injury
or death. Be alert to the possibility of adverse weather. Take note of weather forecasts and the prevailing weather conditions
before setting out on your watercraft.
● As with any water sport, you should not op-
erate your watercraft without someone else
nearby. If you operate further than swimming distance from shore, you should be
accompanied by another boat or watercraft,
but make sure you stay a safe distance
away. It’s good, common sense.
● Never operate in water that is less than 60
cm (2 ft) deep from the bottom of the watercraft, otherwise you increase your chance
of hitting a submerged object, which could
result in injury.
● This watercraft is not equipped with lighting
required for night operation. Do not operate
the watercraft after sunset or before dawn,
otherwise you increase the risk of colliding
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with another boat, which could result in severe injury or death.
● Follow navigation rules, and state/provin-
cial and local laws that apply to watercraft.
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Operation requirements
● All riders must wear a U.S. Coast Guard
(USCG) approved personal flotation device
(PFD) that is suitable for personal watercraft use.
● Wear protective clothing. Severe internal
injuries can occur if water is forced into
body cavities as a result of falling into the
water or being near the jet thrust nozzle.
Normal swimwear does not adequately protect against forceful water entry into the rectum or vagina. All riders must wear a
wetsuit bottom or clothing that provides
equivalent protection. Such clothing includes thick, tightly woven, sturdy and
snug-fitting apparel such as denim, but
does not include spandex or similar fabrics,
like those used in bicycle shorts.
1 USCG approved PFD
2 Wetsuit bottom
● Eye protection is recommended to keep
wind, water, and glare from the sun out of
your eyes while you operate your watercraft. Restraining straps for eyewear are
made which are designed to float should
your eyewear fall in the water.
Footwear and gloves are recommended.
● Helmets meeting Snell or DOT standards
are required for IJSBA-sanctioned races.
You must decide whether to wear a helmet
while you ride for recreation. You should
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know that a helmet could help protect you in
certain kinds of accidents and that it could
injure you in others.
A helmet is designed to provide some head
protection. Although helmets cannot protect
against all foreseeable impacts, a helmet
might reduce your injuries in a collision with
a boat or other obstacle.
A helmet may have potential safety hazards, as well. Falling into the water could
risk the chance of the helmet catching water, commonly known as “bucketing”, and
the resulting strain on your neck could
cause choking, severe and permanent neck
injuries, or death. A helmet could also increase the risk of an accident if it reduces
your vision or hearing, or if it distracts you or
increases your fatigue.
How should you decide if a helmet’s potential safety benefits outweigh its potential
risks for you? Consider your particular
riding conditions. Consider factors such as
your riding environment and your riding
style and ability. Also consider the likelihood of traffic congestion, and the water
surface conditions. If you decide to wear a
helmet based upon your riding circumstances, choose one carefully. Look for a
helmet designed for personal watercraft
use, if possible. Consider a helmet meeting
Snell or DOT standards. If you will be engaging in closed-course competition, follow
the helmet requirements of the sanctioning
organization.
● Never operate the watercraft after consum-
ing alcohol or taking other drugs.
● For reasons of safety and proper care of the
watercraft, always perform the pre-operation checks listed on page 36 before operating the watercraft.
● The operator should always keep both feet
or knees on the riding tray when the watercraft is in motion. Lifting your feet increases
the chances of losing your balance or hitting
objects outside the watercraft with your
feet.
● Always consult your doctor on whether it is
safe for you to operate this watercraft if you
are pregnant or in poor health.
● Do not attempt to modify this watercraft.
Modifications to your watercraft may reduce
safety and reliability, and render the watercraft unsafe or illegal for use.
● Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to
your left wrist and keep it free from the handlebars so that the engine stops if you, the
operator, fall off. After riding, remove the
engine shut-off cord (lanyard) from the watercraft to avoid accidental starting or unauthorized use by children or others.
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● Scan carefully for swimmers, and stay
away from swimming areas. Swimmers are
hard to see and you could accidentally hit
someone in the water.
● Avoid being hit by another boat. You should
always take the responsibility to watch for
traffic; other boaters may not be watching
for you. If they do not see you, or if you maneuver more quickly than other boaters expect, you risk a collision.
● Maintain a safe distance from other boats
and watercraft, and also watch for ski ropes
or fishing lines. Obey the “Rules of the
Road” and be sure to check behind you before making a turn. (See “Rules of the
Road” on page 13.)
● According to the USCG, boats under 6.1 m
(20 ft) in length like your watercraft must
carry a fire extinguisher of a B-1 classification, with a capacity of two pounds or more
when navigating in waters under USCG jurisdiction. In addition, most state and local
boating laws also require that the fire extinguisher be approved by the USCG.
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Recommended equipment
The following items should be carried on
board your watercraft:
● Sound-signaling device
You should carry a whistle or other soundsignaling device that can be used to signal
other boats. See “Rules of the Road” for
more information.
● Visual distress signals
It is recommended that a U.S. Coast Guard
approved pyrotechnic device be stored in a
waterproof container on your watercraft. A
mirror can also be used as an emergency
signal. Contact a Yamaha dealer or the
U.S. Coast Guard for more information.
● Watch
A watch is helpful so you will know how long
you have been operating the watercraft.
● Towline
A towline can be used to tow a disabled watercraft in an emergency.
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Hazard information
● When transporting or storing your water-
craft, always turn the fuel cock knob to
“OFF”, otherwise gasoline may overflow
from the carburetor.
● Never start the engine or let it run for any
length of time in an enclosed area. Exhaust
fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that may cause loss of
consciousness and death within a short
time. Always operate the watercraft in an
open area.
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Watercraft characteristics
● Jet thrust turns the watercraft. Releasing
the throttle lever completely produces only
minimum thrust. If you are traveling at
speeds above trolling, you will have rapidly
decreasing ability to steer without throttle.
You may still have some turning ability immediately after releasing the throttle lever,
but once the engine slows down, the watercraft will no longer respond to handlebar input until you apply throttle again or you
reach trolling speed.
Practice turning in an open area without obstacles until you have a good feel for this
maneuver.
● This watercraft is water-jet propelled. The
jet pump is directly connected to the engine.
This means that jet thrust will produce some
movement whenever the engine is running.
There is no “neutral” position.
● Keep away from the intake grate while the
engine is on. Items such as long hair, loose
clothing, or PFD straps can become entangled in moving parts, resulting in severe injury or drowning.
● Never insert any object into the jet thrust
nozzle while the engine is running. Severe
injury or death could result from coming in
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contact with the rotating parts of the jet
pump.
1 Intake grate
2 Jet thrust nozzle
● Stop the engine and remove the clip from
the engine shut-off switch before removing
any debris or weeds, which may have collected around the jet intake.
1 Clip
2 Engine shut-off switch
● Avoid forceful jet thrust and limited visibility
while reboarding. Get to a standing or
kneeling position quickly, but do not expose
yourself to the forceful jet thrust.
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Rules of the Road
Your Yamaha watercraft is legally considered a powerboat. Operation of the watercraft must be in accordance with the rules
and regulations governing the waterway
on which it is used.
Just as there are rules that apply when you
are driving on streets and highways, there are
waterway rules that apply when you are operating your watercraft. These rules are used internationally, and are also enforced by the
United States Coast Guard and local agencies. You should be aware of these rules, and
follow them whenever you encounter another
vessel on the water.
Several sets of rules prevail according to geographic location, but are all basically the same
as the International Rules of the Road. The
rules presented here in this owner’s/opera-
tor’s manual are condensed, and have been
provided for your convenience only. Consult
your local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or Department of Motor Vehicles for a complete set
of rules governing the waters in which you will
be operating your watercraft.
Steering and sailing rules
Whenever two vessels on the water meet one
another, one vessel has the right-of-way; it is
called the “stand-on” vessel. The vessel that
does not have the right-of-way is called the
“give-way” or “burdened” vessel. These rules
determine which vessel has the right-of-way,
and what each vessel should do.
Stand-on vessel
The vessel with the right-of-way has the duty
to continue its course and speed, except to
avoid an immediate collision. When you maintain your direction and speed, the other vessel
will be able to determine how best to avoid
you.
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Give-way vessel
The vessel which does not have the right-ofway has the duty to take positive and timely
action to stay out of the way of the stand-on
vessel. Normally, you should not cross in front
of the vessel with the right-of-way. You should
slow down or change directions briefly and
pass behind the other vessel. You should always move in such a way that the operator of
the other vessel can see what you are doing.
The General Prudential Rule regarding the
right-of-way is that if a collision appears unavoidable, neither boat has the right-of-way.
Both boats must avoid the collision.
In other words, follow the standard rules except when a collision will occur unless both
vessels try to avoid each other. If that is the
case, both vessels become give-way vessels.
Rules when encountering vessels
There are three main situations that you may
encounter with other vessels which could lead
to a collision unless the Steering Rules are followed:
Meeting: you are approaching another vessel
head-on
Crossing: you are traveling across another
vessel’s path
Overtaking: you are passing or being passed
by another vessel
In the following illustration, your watercraft is
in the center. You should give the right-of-way
to any vessels shown in the white area (you
are the give-way vessel). Any vessels in the
shaded area must yield to you (they are the
give-way vessels). Both you and the meeting
vessel must alter course to avoid each other.
Meeting
If you are meeting another power-driven vessel head on, and are close enough to run the
risk of collision, neither of you has the right-ofway. Both of you should alter course to avoid
an accident. You should keep the other vessel
on your port (left) side. This rule does not apply if both of you will clear one another if you
continue on your set course and speed.
Crossing
When two power-driven vessels are crossing
each other’s path close enough to run the risk
of collision, the vessel which has the other on
the starboard (right) side must keep out of the
way of the other. If the other vessel is on your
starboard (right) side, you must keep out of its
way; you are the give-way vessel. If the other
vessel is on your port (left) side, remember
that you should maintain course and direction,
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provided the other vessel gives you the rightof-way as it should.
Overtaking
If you are passing another vessel, you are the
give-way vessel. This means that the other
vessel is expected to maintain its course and
speed. You must stay out of its way until you
are clear of it. Likewise, if another vessel is
passing you, you should maintain your speed
and direction so that the other vessel can
steer itself around you.
Other special situations
There are three other rules you should be
aware of when riding your watercraft around
other vessels.
Narrow channels and bends
When navigating in narrow channels, you
should keep to the right when it is safe and
practical to do so. If the operator of a powerdriven vessel is preparing to go around a
bend that may obstruct the view of other water
vessels, the operator should sound a prolonged blast of four to six seconds on the
whistle. If another vessel is around the bend,
it too should sound the whistle. Even if no reply is heard, however, the vessel should still
proceed around the bend with caution. If you
navigate such waters with your watercraft,
you will need to carry a portable air horn,
available from local marine supply stores.
Fishing vessel right-of-way
All vessels fishing with nets, lines, or trawls
are considered to be “fishing vessels” under
the International Rules. Vessels with trolling
lines are not considered fishing vessels. Fishing vessels have the right-of-way regardless
of position. Fishing vessels cannot, however,
impede the passage of other vessels in narrow channels.
Sailing vessel right-of-way
Sailing vessels should normally be given the
right-of-way. The exceptions to this are:
(1) When the sailing vessel is overtaking the
power-driven vessel, the power-driven
vessel has the right-of-way.
(2) Sailing vessels should keep clear of any
fishing vessel.
(3) In a narrow channel, a sailing vessel
should not hamper the safe passage of a
power-driven vessel that can navigate
only in such a channel.
Reading buoys and other markers
The waters of the United States are marked
for safe navigation by the lateral system of
buoyage. Simply put, buoys and markers
have an arrangement of shapes, colors, numbers, and lights to show which side of the
buoy a boater should pass on when navigating in a particular direction. The markings on
these buoys are oriented from the perspective
of being entered from seaward (the boater is
going towards the harbor). Red buoys are
passed on your starboard (right) side when
proceeding from open water into the harbor,
and black buoys are to your port (left) side. An
easy way to remember the meaning of the
colors is the phrase “red right returning”.
When navigating out of the harbor, your position with respect to the buoys should be reversed; red buoys should be to port and black
buoys to starboard.
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Many bodies of water used by boaters are entirely within the boundaries of a particular
state. The Uniform State Waterway Marking
System has been devised for these waters.
This system uses buoys and signs with distinctive shapes and colors to show regulatory
or advisory information. These markers are
white with black letters and orange borders.
They signify speed zones, restricted areas,
danger areas, and general information.
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Remember, markings may vary by geographic location. Always consult local boating authorities before riding your watercraft in
unfamiliar waters.
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To get more boating safety
information
Be informed about boating safety. Additional
publications and information can be obtained
from many organizations, including the following.
United States Coast Guard
Consumer Affairs Staff (G-BC)
Office of Boating, Public, and Consumer Affairs
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters
Washington, D.C. 20593-0001
http://www.uscgboating.org/
Other sources
You can find local rules by contacting the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, or your local Power Squadron.
Watercraft Education and Training
The Online Boating Safety Course, available
through the watercraft section of the yamahamotor.com website, is a free, 50 question
learning course available to the public. Upon
successful completion of 80 percent or better,
the user can request a certificate of completion by mail or can download one immediately. The Online Boating Safety Course,
provided by the Boat/US Foundation, is approved by the National Association of State
Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and
recognized by the United States Coast
Guard. This course meets the education requirement for those states that recognize nonproctored, NASBLA-approved courses.
Yamaha is the watercraft industry’s leading
manufacturer to build awareness and support
for boating education. In 1997, Yamaha
launched its GET W.E.T. (Watercraft Education and Training) initiative and has since
reached out to over one million Americans
promoting the benefits of boating education.
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The Online Boating Safety Course:
http://www.boatus.org/
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Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly
You share the areas you enjoy when riding
your watercraft with others and with nature.
So your enjoyment includes a responsibility to
treat these other people, and the lands, waters, and wildlife with respect and courtesy.
Whenever and wherever you ride, think of
yourself as the guest of those around you. Remember, for example, that the sound of your
watercraft may be music to you, but it could be
just noise to others. And the exciting splash of
your wake can make waves others won’t enjoy.
Avoid riding close to shoreline homes and waterfowl nesting areas or other wildlife areas,
and keep a respectful distance from fishermen, other boats, swimmers, and populated
beaches. When travel in areas like these is
unavoidable, ride slowly and obey all laws.
Proper maintenance is necessary to ensure
that the exhaust emission and sound levels of
your watercraft will continue to be within regulated limits. You have the responsibility to
make sure that the recommended maintenance in this owner’s/operator’s manual is
carried out.
Remember, pollution can be harmful to the
environment. Do not refuel or add oil where a
spill could cause damage to nature. Remove
your watercraft from the water and move it
away from the shoreline before refueling. Dispose of water and any fuel and oil residue in
the engine compartment according to local
regulations. And keep your surroundings
pleasant for the people and wildlife that share
the waterways: don’t litter.
When you ride responsibly, with respect and
courtesy for others, you help ensure that our
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waterways stay open for the enjoyment of a
variety of recreational opportunities.
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Watercraft glossary
Trolling speed
“Trolling” is the lowest maneuvering speed. You are applying little or no throttle. The watercraft
is down in the water, and there is no wake.
Sub-planing speed
“Sub-planing” is a medium speed. The bow of the watercraft is slightly up from the water surface, but you are still traveling through the water. There is a wake.
Planing speed
“Planing” is a faster speed. The watercraft is more level and is skimming on top of the water.
There is a wake.
Bow
The front end of the watercraft.
Stern
The rear end of the watercraft.
Starboard
The right side of the watercraft when facing forward.
Port
The left side of the watercraft when facing forward.
Bilge water
Water that has collected in the engine compartment.
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Location of main components
3
1 Steering pole
2 Steering pole cover
3 Bow rope hole
4 Fuel filler cap
5 Cooling water pilot outlet
6 Hood
7 Hood latch
8 Handlebars