Yamaha WaveRunner SuperJet (2011) Owner's/operator's Manual
2011 WaveRunner
SuperJet
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Read this manual carefully
before operating this watercraft.
F2F-28199-50-E0
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. If you have any questions 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 comfort
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 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.
ECJ00091
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.
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WaveRunner SuperJet
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
©2010 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, February 2010
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
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Table of contents
General and important labels........... 1
Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number ........................................... 1
Hull Identification Number (HIN) ........ 1
Engine serial number ........................ 1
Important labels .............................. 2
Warning labels ................................... 3
Other labels ....................................... 6
Safety information.............................7
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft .............................. 7
Cruising limitations ......................... 8
Operation requirements ................. 9
Recommended equipment ........... 11
Hazard information ....................... 12
Watercraft characteristics ............. 12
Safe boating rules ........................ 13
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly ................................ 14
Description....................................... 15
Watercraft glossary ...................... 15
Location of main components ...... 16
Control function operation ............. 18
Watercraft control functions ......... 18
Engine stop switch .......................... 18
Engine shut-off switch ..................... 18
Start switch ...................................... 18
Throttle lever ................................... 19
Steering system ............................... 19
Steering pole ................................... 19
Fuel cock knob ................................ 20
Choke knob ..................................... 20
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 20
Water separator ............................... 21
Engine overheat warning system .... 21
Equipment operation ...................... 23
Equipment .................................... 23
Hood ................................................ 23
Bow rope hole ................................. 24
Stern rope hole ................................ 24
Storage pouch ................................. 24
Fire extinguisher container .............. 25
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 27
Fuel and engine oil
requirements ............................. 27
Fuel ................................................. 27
2-stroke engine oil ........................... 27
Mixing fuel and oil ............................ 27
Filling the fuel tank .......................... 28
Draining the bilge water ............... 29
Draining the bilge water on water .... 29
Transporting ................................. 30
First-time operation ........................ 31
Engine break-in ............................ 31
Pre-operation checks ..................... 32
Pre-operation checklist .................... 32
Pre-operation check points .......... 34
Pre-launch checks ........................... 34
Post-launch checks ......................... 38
Operation ......................................... 39
Operating your watercraft ............ 39
Getting to know your watercraft ....... 39
Learning to operate your
watercraft ..................................... 39
Operating positions ......................... 39
Launching the watercraft ................. 40
Starting the engine on water ........... 40
Stopping the engine ........................ 42
Leaving the watercraft ..................... 42
Operating the watercraft .................. 42
Turning the watercraft ..................... 42
Stopping the watercraft ................... 44
Starting off ....................................... 44
Capsized watercraft ......................... 47
Beaching the watercraft ................... 48
Operating in weeded areas ............. 48
After removing the watercraft from
the water ...................................... 48
Care and storage ............................. 49
Post-operation care ...................... 49
Flushing the cooling water
passages ...................................... 49
Cleaning the watercraft ................... 50
Battery care ..................................... 50
Long-term storage ........................ 53
Cleaning .......................................... 53
Lubrication ....................................... 53
Rustproofing .................................... 54
Maintenance..................................... 55
Maintenance ................................. 55
Tool kit ............................................. 55
Adjusting the steering friction .......... 55
Adjusting the jet thrust nozzle
angle ............................................ 56
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 58
Checking the spark plugs ................ 59
Lubrication points ............................ 60
Checking the fuel filter ..................... 60
Adjusting the choke cable ............... 60
Adjusting the carburetor .................. 61
Table of contents
Specifications .................................. 62
Specifications ................................ 62
Trouble recovery ............................. 63
Troubleshooting ........................... 63
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 63
Emergency procedures ................ 65
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ........................................ 65
Jumping the battery ......................... 66
Replacing the fuse ........................... 66
Towing the watercraft ...................... 67
Submerged watercraft ..................... 67
General and important labels
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Identification numbers
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 23 for hood removal and installation procedures.)
MODEL:
SJ700B-K (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
23 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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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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General and important labels
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General and important labels
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Other labels
The following label indicates the correct direction to upright a capsized watercraft.
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Safety information
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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. Before using this
watercraft, make sure that its use is permitted under local laws, bylaws, and regulations, and always operate the watercraft
in full conformity with any requirements
and limitations imposed. 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. 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.
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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 your local operator age and training
requirements.
● 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 personal flotation de-
vice (PFD) that is approved by the appropriate authorities and 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 Authority-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.
● You must decide whether to wear a helmet
while you ride for recreation. You should
know that a helmet could help protect you in
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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. 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 32 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.
● Scan carefully for swimmers, and stay
away from swimming areas. Swimmers are
hard to see and you could accidentally hit
someone in the water.
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● 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 “Safe boating
rules” and be sure to check behind you before making a turn. (See “Safe boating
rules” on page 13.)
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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.
● Visual distress signals
It is recommended that a pyrotechnic device, which is approved by the appropriate
authorities, be stored in a waterproof container on your watercraft. A mirror can also
be used as an emergency signal. Contact a
Yamaha dealer 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.
2
1
STOP
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Safe boating rules
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.
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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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 en-
joy.
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
waterways stay open for the enjoyment of a
variety of recreational opportunities.
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Description
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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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Description
Location of main components
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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
9 Storage pouch
10 Riding tray
11 Stern rope hole
12 Jet thrust nozzle
13 Ride plate
14 Jet intake
15 Drive shaft
16 Intake grate
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5
4
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Description
1 Fire extinguisher container
2 Fuel cock knob
3 Choke knob
4 Clip
5 Start switch
6 Throttle lever
7 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
8 Engine stop switch
9 Engine shut-off switch
10 Fuel tank
11 Battery
12 Silencer
13 Spark plug/Spark plug cap
14 Water separator
15 Muffler
16 Fuel filter
17 Flushing hose connector
18 Electrical box
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Control function operation
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Watercraft control functions
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Engine stop switch “”
The engine stop switch (red button) stops the
engine when the switch is pushed.
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1 Engine stop switch
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Engine shut-off switch “”
The engine shut-off switch automatically
stops the engine when the clip, on the end of
the engine shut-off cord (lanyard), is removed
from the switch, such as if the operator falls off
the watercraft.
Insert the clip under the engine shut-off switch
before starting the engine.
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2
accidental starting or unauthorized operation
by children or others.
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Start switch “”
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NOTICE
Do not run the engine for more than 15
seconds on land without supplying water,
otherwise the engine could overheat.
The start switch (green button) starts the engine when the switch is pushed.
Release the start switch as soon as the engine starts to run. If the engine does not start
in 5 seconds, release the start switch, wait 15
seconds, and then try again. NOTICE: Never
push the start switch while the engine is
running. Do not operate the start switch
for more than 5 seconds, otherwise the
battery will be discharged and the engine
STOP
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1 Engine shut-off switch
2 Clip
3 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
When the engine is not running, remove the
clip from the engine shut-off switch to prevent
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