Yamaha XL800 User Manual

2001

W aveRunner

XL800

O WNER’S/OPERAT OR’S

READ THIS MANUAL
CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION!

MANU AL

U.S.A. Edition

LIT-18626-04-02

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CAUTION:

To the owner/operator

Thank you for choosing a Yamaha water-

craft.

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.

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 w atercr aft is subse­quently sold.

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Important manual information:

In this manual, information of particular
importance is distinguished in the following
ways:

The Safety Alert Symbol means
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

WARNING

Failure to follow WARNING instructions
could result in severe injury or death to
the machine operator, passenger(s), a
bystander, or a person inspecting or
repairing the watercraft.

A CAUTION indicates special precau­tions that must be taken to avoid damage
to the watercraft.

NOTE:

A NOTE provides key information to make
procedures easier or clearer.

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WaveRunner XL800

OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL

©2000 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

1st Edition, July 2000

All rights reserved.

Any reprinting or unauthorized use

without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

is expressly prohibited.

Printed in USA

P/N LIT-18626-04-02

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CONTENTS

GENERAL AND SAFETY
INFORMATION

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FEATURE AND FUNCTIONS

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

TROUBLESHOOTING AND
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

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3

4

5

APPENDIX

READ THIS OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAREFULLY

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR WATERCRAFT.

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GENERAL AND

SAFETY

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INFORMATION

Identification numbers

Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number..1-1

Hull Identification Number (HIN).............1-1

Engine serial number..............................1-1

Emission control information

Approval label of Emission control

certificate.......................................... .......1-2

Manufactured date label.........................1-2

Important labels

Label location...................................... ....1-3

Warning labels.................................... ....1-4

Caution labels.........................................1-6

Other labels.............................................1-7

Safety information

Limitations on who may operate the

watercraft.................... ........ ........ ......... ....1-8

Cruising limitations..................................1-9

Operation requirements........................1-10

Hazard information ...............................1-13

Watercraft characteristics.....................1-13

Water-skiing..........................................1-14

Rules of the Road

Steering and sailing rules.....................1-16

Rules when encountering vessels .......1-17

Other special situations........................1-18

Reading buoys and other markers.......1-18

To get more boating safety
information

United States Coast Guard ..................1-20

Other sources .......................................1-20

Watercraft Education and Training.......1-20

Enjoy your watercraft responsibly

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Identification numbers

Record your Primary Identification (PRI­ID) number, Hull Identification Number (HIN)
and engine serial number in the spaces pro­vided, to assist you in ordering spare par ts
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 label
attached to the inside of the engine compart­ment.

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Hull Identification Number
(HIN)

The HIN is stamped on a plate 2
attached to the aft deck.

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Engine serial number

The engine serial number is stamped on
a label 3 attached to the engine unit.

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Emission control

information

This engine conforms to the U.S. Environ­mental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations
for marine SI engines for the year 2001.

Approval label of Emission
control certificate

This label is attached to the electric al box
and the silencer of the carburetor.

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Emission control information label

EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION

ENGINE FAMILY :

THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO 2001 U.S. EPA REGULATIONS FOR MARINE SI ENGINES.

g/kw-hr

FELs :

Manufactured date label

This label is attached to the electric al box
and the silencer of the carburetor.

SPARK PLUG GAP (mm) :
TROLLING SPEED :

rpm

2

Manufactured date label

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Label location

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Important labels

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Warning labels

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2

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56

7

89

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Caution labels

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Other labels

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Safety information

The safe use and operation of this
watercraft is dependent upon the use of
proper riding techniq ues, 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 the

Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, the Riding

Practice Guide, the Riding Instruction

card and all warning and caution 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 the Owner’s/

Operator’s Manual, the Riding Practice

Guide, the Riding Instruction card and all

warning and caution labels, and if possi-

ble watched the Basic Orientation Video.

Showing them the video may help rein-

force the information contained in these

materials.

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Limitations on who may
operate the watercraft

● Yamaha recommends a minimum opera-

tor 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

operator and up to 2 passengers. Never
exceed the maximum load limit or allow
more than 3 persons (or 2 persons if a
water-skier is being pulled) to ride the
watercraft at one time.

Maximum load: 240 kg (530 lb)

Load is the total weight of cargo, opera­tor and passengers.

● Do not operate the watercraft with any

passengers on board until you have con­siderable practice and experience riding
alone. Operating the watercraft with pas­sengers requires more skill. Take the time
to become accustomed to the handling
characteristics of the watercraft before
trying any difficult maneuvers.

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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 av oid y ou or

understand where you are going.

● Avoid areas with submerged objects or

shallow water.

● Ride within your limits and avoid aggres-

sive 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 bro-

ken legs, ankles and other bones. Do not

jump wakes or waves.

● Do not operate the watercraft in rough

water, bad weather or when visibility is
poor; this may lead to an accident caus­ing injury or death. Be a lert 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

ride your watercraft without someone else
near by. If you ride further than swimming
distance from shore, you should ride 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, otherwise you increase
your chance of hitting a submerged
object, which could result in injury.

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● This watercraft is not equipped with light-

ing required for night operation. Do not

operate the watercraft after sunset or

before dawn, otherwise you increase the

risk of colliding with another boat, which

could result in severe injury or death.

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Operation requirements

● All riders must wear a Coast Guard

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
water or being near the jet thrust nozzle.
Normal swimwear does not adequately
protect against forceful water entry into
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.

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Coast Guard approved PFD

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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.

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● Helmets meeting Snell or DOT standards

are required for IJSBA-sanctioned races.

You must decide whether to wear a hel-

met while you ride for recreation. You

should know that a helmet could help pro-

tect you in certain kinds of accidents and

that it could also 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 col-

lision with a boat or other obstacle.

A helmet may have potential safety haz-

ards, 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 perma-

nent 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 par-

ticular riding conditions. Consider factors

such as your riding environment, your

riding style and your riding ability. Also

consider the likelihood of traffic conges-

tion, 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. Con-

sider a helmet meeting Snell or DOT stan-

dards. If you will be engaging in closed-

course competition, follow the helmet

requirements of the sanctioning organiza-

tion.

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● NEVER operate the watercraft after con-

suming alcohol or taking other drugs.

● For reasons of safety and proper care of

the watercraft, always perform the pre­operation checks listed on page 3-5
before operating the watercraft.

● The operator and passengers should

always keep both f eet in the footwell when
the watercraft is in motion. Lifting your
feet increases your chances of losing your
balance, and your feet being hit by objects
outside the watercraft. Do not give a ride
to children if their feet cannot reach the
floor of the footwell.

● Passengers should firmly hold on to the

person in front of them.

● Always consult your doctor on whether it

is safe for you to ride this watercraft if you
are pregnant or in poor health.

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● Do not attempt to modify this watercraft!

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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 wrist and keep it free from the handle-

bars so that the engine stops if the opera-

tor falls off. After riding, remove the

engine shut-off cord 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 acciden-

tally 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 you maneuver more quickly than other

boaters expect, you risk a collision.

● Maintain a safe distance from other boats

or watercraft, and also watch for boats’ 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 pages 1-16 to 1-19.)

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● This watercraft is included in the Class A

inboard boat classification of the U.S.
Coast Guard. A watercraft of this type
MUST carry a fire extinguisher of a B-1
classification, with a capacity of two
pounds or more when navigating in
waters under Coast Guard jurisdiction. In
addition, most state and local boating
laws also require that the fire extinguisher
be approved by the USCG.

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Hazard information

● When transporting or storing your water-

craft, always place the fuel cock knob in

the “OFF” position, 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 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,
but once the engine slows down, the
watercraft will no longer respond to han­dlebar input until you open the throttle
again or you reach a trolling speed. Prac­tice turning in an open area without
obstructions until you have a good feel for
this maneuver.

● This watercraft are 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. You are in either “forward” or
“reverse,” depending upon the shift lever
position.

● Do not use the reverse function to slow

down or stop the watercraft as it could
cause you to lose control, be ejected, or
impact the handlebars.
This could increase the risk of back/spinal
injury (paralysis), facial injuries, and bro­ken legs, ankles, and other bones. You
could also damage the shift mechanism.

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● Reverse can be used to slow down or

stop during slow speed maneuvering,

such as when docking. Once the engine

is idling, shift to reverse and gradually

increase engine speed. Make sure that

there are no obstacles or people behind

you before shifting into reverse.

● Keep away from intake grate 1 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 2 while the engine is running.

Severe injury or death could result from

coming in contact with the rotating par ts

of the jet pump.

● Stop the engine and remove the clip 3

from the engine shut-off switch 4 before

removing any debris or weeds, which may

have collected around the jet intake.

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Water-skiing

You can use the watercraft for water-ski­ing if it has the seating capacity to carr y the
operator, a rearward-facing spotter, and the
water-skier when he or she is not skiing.

The watercraft must also have a cleat 5
designed to pull a ski tow rope; do not attach
the tow rope to any other location.

It is the watercraft operator’ s responsibility
to be alert to the safety of the water-skier
and others. Know and follow all state and
local water-skiing regulations in effect for the
waters in which you will be operating.

The operator should be comfortable car­rying passengers before attempting to pull a
skier.

The following are some important consid­erations for minimizing risks while water-ski­ing.

● The skier should wear an approved PFD,

preferably a brightly colored one so boat

operators can see the skier.

● The skier should wear protective clothing.

Severe internal injuries can occur if water

is forced into body cavities as a result of

falling into the water. Normal swimwear

does not adequately protect against

forceful water entry into rectum or vagina.

The skier should wear a wetsuit bottom or

clothing that provides equivalent protec-

tion.

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● A second person should be on board as a

spotter to watch the skier; in most states it
is required by law. Let the skier direct the
operator’s control of speed and direction
with hand signals.
The spotter should sit securely on the
passenger seat and hold onto the hand­grip with feet firmly on the footrest for
proper balance while facing to the rear to
watch the skier’s hand signals and his or
her condition.

● When preparing to pull a skier, operate

the watercraft at the slowest possible

speed until the watercraft is well away

from the skier and slack in the towrope is

taken up. Make sure that the rope is not

looped around anything.

After checking that the skier is ready and

that there is no traffic or other obstacles,

apply enough throttle to raise the skier.

● Make smooth, wide turns. The watercraft

is capable of very sharp turns, which

could exceed the abilities of the skier.

Keep the skier at least 50 m (150 ft),

about twice the distance of a standard

towrope, from any potential hazard.

● Be alert to the hazard of the towrope han-

dle snapping back at the watercraft when

the skier falls or is unable to get up on the

skis.

● Towing heavy or bulky objects other than

skiers, such as another boat or watercraft,

can cause loss of steering control and

create a hazardous condition. If you must

tow another boat in an emergency situa-

tion, operate slowly and cautiously.

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Handgrip

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Footrest

● Your control while pulling a skier is

affected by the skier’s ability, as well as
water and weather cond i tion s.

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Rules of the Road

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 internatio nally, 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/Operator’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-of­way; 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.

Give-way vessel

The vessel which does not have the right­of-way 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-of­way. 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-of­way. 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.

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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 w atercr aft
is in the center. You should give the right-of­way 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 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 y our set course and sp eed.

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 give­way vessel. If the other vessel is on your
port (left) side, remember that you should
maintain course and direction, provided the
other vessel gives you the right-of-way as it
should.

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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 re versed; red
buoys should be to port and black buoys to
starboard.

Many bodies of water used by boaters are
entirely within the boundaries of a par ticular
state. The Uniform State Waterway Marking
System has been devised for these waters.

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This system uses buoys and signs with
distinctive shapes and colors to show regu­latory or advisor y information. These mark­ers are white with black letters and orange
borders. They signify speed zones,
restricted areas, danger areas, and general
information.

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

Boating Safety Hotline: [phone]

Other sources

You can find local rul es 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
yamaha-motor.com website, is a free,
50 question lear ning 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 non-proctored,
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.

The Online Boating Safety Course:

http://www.boatus.com/onlinecourse/

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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.

Remember that 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. 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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EJU00326

FEATURES AND

FUNCTIONS

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Location of main components

Operation of controls and other
functions

Rear seat............................................. ....2-5

Front seat................................................2-6

Hood........................................................2-7

Fuel tank filler cap...................................2-8

Oil tank filler cap......................................2-8

Fuel cock knob........................................2-9

Engine stop switch................................2-10

Engine shut-off switch...........................2-10

Choke knob.............................. ........ .....2-10

Throttle lever.................................... .....2-11

Start switch.......................................... ..2-11

Cooling water pilot outlet......................2-12

Steering system....................................2-12

Tilt lever................................. ........ ........2-13

Shift lever..............................................2-14

Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)

selector..................................................2-15

Engine overheat warning system.........2-17

Handgrip................................................2-18

Multifunction meter................... ........ .....2-19

PADLOC (Programmable digital locking

ignition)..................................................2-20

Tachometer...........................................2-22

Speedometer........................................2-23

Fuel meter........................................... ..2-23

Engine oil meter....................................2-24

Clock .....................................................2-24

Hour meter............................................2-25

Trip timer...............................................2-25

Tripmeter............................... ........ ........2-26

Fuel warning indicator...........................2-26

Oil warning indicator.............................2-27

Engine overheat warning indicator.......2-27

Battery warning indicator......................2-28

Storage compartments.........................2-29

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EJU00327

Location of main components

Handlebars

1

Use to control direction.

Fuel tank filler cap

2

Rope hole

3

Footwell

4

Use to place feet for balance.

Footrest

5

Use for stopping when pulling a water-skier.

Front seat latch

6

Rear seat latch

7

Locking and releasing the seat rock.

Intake grate

8

Prevents debris from getting into the jet pump.

Speed sensor

9

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Cooling water pilot outlet

1

Use to verify cooling water flow.

Bow eye

2

Use to attach rope for transporting, mooring or
towing the watercraft in an emergency.

Front storage compartment

3

Hood

4

Fuel cock knob

5

Use to select either normal or reserve fuel flow
from the fuel tank to the carburetors, or to shut
off fuel flow.

Oil tank filler cap

6

Choke knob

7

Use to start a cold engine.

Fire extinguisher container

8

Use to store the fire extinguisher.

Cleat

9

Use to attach a towrope for pulling water-skier,
or a rope for mooring the watercraft.

Jet intake

0

Handgrip

A

Use for support when boarding the watercraft
or when seated facing rearward and acting as
a spotter for a water-skier.

Rear seat

B

Front seat

C

Glove compartment

D

Seat storage compartment

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Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)

1

Attach to wrist so that the engine stops if the
operator falls off the watercraft.

Engine stop switch

2

Push to stop the engine normally.

Clip

3

Insert into the engine shut-off switch to enable
starting of the engine.
Remove to stop the engine or prevent acci­dental starting of the engine or unauth orized
use of the watercraft.

Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS) selector

4

Use to select the trim angle of the watercraft.

QSTS shift lock lever

5

Engine shut-off switch

6

Remove the clip to stop the engine and dis­able it from starting.

Start switch

7

Push to start the engine.

Adjustable rearview mirrors

8

Multifunction meter

9

Use to check watercraft operation.

Shift lever

0

Use to put the watercraft into forward or
reverse.

Throttle lever

A

Use to accelerate and decelerate.

Tilt lever

B

Use to adjust the tilt of the handlebars.

Reverse gate

C

Controls direction of jet thrust when in reverse.

Stern drain plugs

D

Use to drain water in the bilge when the water­craft is on dry land.

Jet thrust nozzle

E

Changes the direction of jet thrust according
to handlebar position.

Ride plate

F

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1

2

3

4

5

F0P02030

6

7

8

Spark plugs/Spark plug caps

1

Electrical box

2

Protects electrical components from water.

Flush hose connector

3

Use to flush the engine cooling water pas­sages.

Spark plug lead

4

Muffler

5

Fuel filter

6

Fuel tank

7

F0P02040

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9

Oil tank
Battery

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EJU00328

Operation of controls and

other functions

EJU00335a

Rear seat

To remove the rear seat:

Pull the rear seat latch 1 up, and then

pull the seat off.

To install the rear seat:

Insert the projections on the front of the
seat into the stays on the deck, and then
push the rear of the seat down to lock it in
place securely.

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EJU00714

Front seat

To remove the front seat:

1. Remove the rear seat.

2. Pull the front seat latch 2 up, and then

pull the seat off.

To install the front seat:

1. Insert the pr ojections on the front of the

seat into the stays on the deck, and then
push the rear of the seat down to lock it
in place.

2. Install the rear seat.

NOTE:

Make sure that the seats are properly
secured before operating the watercraft.

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EJU00703

Hood

To open the hood, pull the latch 1 up,

and then lift the hood up.

To close the hood, push the hood down to

lock it in place.

NOTE:

Make sure that the hood is properly secured
before operating the watercraft.

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EJU00347

Fuel tank filler cap

To remove the fuel tank filler cap 1, turn it

counterclockwise.

NOTE:

Make sure that the fuel tank filler cap is
properly secured before operating the water­craft.

EJU00001N

Oil tank filler cap

To remove the oil tank filler cap:

1. Open the hood. (See page 2-7 for hood.)

2. Turn the filler cap 2 counterclockwise.

To install the oil tank filler cap:

Install the filler cap, and then close the

hood.

NOTE:

Make sure that the oil tank filler cap and
hood are properly secured before operating
the watercraft.

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EJU00704

Fuel cock knob

The fuel cock supplies fuel from the fuel

tank to the carburetors.

The fuel cock knob 1 positions are

explained as follows and are shown in the
illustration.

OFF:

With the fuel cock knob in this position,

fuel does not flow. Always turn the fuel cock
knob to this position when the engine is not
running.

ON:

With the fuel cock knob in this position,

fuel flows to the carburetors. Turn the fuel
cock knob to this position when starting the
engine and operating the watercraft.

RES:

This indicates reserve. With the fuel cock

knob in this position, the fuel reserve is
made available. Tur n the f uel cock knob to
this position if you run out of fuel while oper­ating the watercraft. When this occurs,
refuel as soon as possible and be sure to
turn the fuel cock knob back to “ON”!

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EJU00705

Engine stop switch

Push this switch 1 (red button) to stop

the engine normally.

EJU00706

Engine shut-off switch

Insert the clip 1, on the end of the engine

shut-off cord 2, under the engine shut-off
switch 3 (blac k button). The engine will stop
automatically when the clip is removed from
the switch, such as if the operator falls off
the watercraft.

WARNING

● Always attach the engine shut-off cord

to your wrist and the clip to the engine

shut-off switch BEFORE starting the

engine.

● To prevent accidental starting of the

engine or unauthorized use by chil-

dren or others, always remove the clip

from the shut-off switch when the

engine is not running.

EJU00350

Choke knob

Starting a cold engine requires a richer

air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by the
choke.

Pull the knob 1 out to turn the choke on.

Push the knob in to turn the choke off.

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EJU00351

Throttle lever

Squeeze the throttle lever 1 to increase

engine speed.

Release the throttle lever to decrease

engine speed or to return it to the idle po si­tion.

EJU00353

Start switch

Push the start switch 1 (green button) to

start the engine.

NOTE:

● The engine will not start wh en the clip is

removed from the engine shut-off switch.

●

The engine will not start if the “LOCK” mode

of the multifunction meter has been selected.

(See page 2-20 for “PADLOC” mode selec-

tion procedures.)

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EJU00354

Cooling water pilot outlet

This watercraft is equipped with cooling

water pilot outlets.

When the engine is running, cooling

water is circulated in the engine, and then it
is discharged from the pilot outlets.

To check for proper operation of the cool-

ing system, check that water is being dis­charged from the pilot outlets. If water is not
being discharged from the outlets, cooling
water may not be circulating in the engine.
When this occurs, stop the engine and check
for the cause. (See pages 2-17 and 5-4 for
further instructions.)

NOTE:

If the cooling water passages are dry, it will
take about 20 seconds for the water to reach
the outlets after the engine is started.

EJU00356

Steering system

Your watercraft can be steered by turning

the handlebars 1 the same direction you
wish to travel.

When the handlebars are turned, the

angle of the jet thrust n ozzle 2 is changed,
and the direction of the watercraft is
changed accordingly. Since the strength of
the jet thrust determines the speed and
direction of a turn, the throttle must always
be open when attempting a turn, except at
trolling speed.

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EJU00670

Tilt lever

The tilt lever 1 is located in front of the

glove compartment and is used to adjust the
tilt of the handlebars.

To adjust the tilt, pull the tilt l ever up, and

then move the handlebars up or down to the
desired position.

WARNING

● Never touch the tilt lever during opera-

tion, otherwise the handlebars may

suddenly change position, which may

lead to an accident.

● Be sure to fasten the tilt lever properly

after adjusting the handlebar position.

If the handlebars are not properly fas-

tened, they may suddenly change

position, which may lead to an acci-

dent.

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EJU00710

Shift lever

The shift lever is located on the starboard

side of the watercraft and is used to control
the reverse gate, which allows the watercraft
to move into reverse or forward.

When in the reverse position, the water-

craft can be launched from a trailer, or
backed up out of tight spots where you can­not turn around easily.

To shift into reverse:

1. Release the throttle, and then let the
engine speed return to idle.

2. Pull the shift lever toward you.

WARNING

● Make sure that the throttle is com-

pletely released and that the engine is
at idle before shifting into reverse.

● Do not use the reverse function to

slow down or stop the watercraft as it
could cause you to lose control, be
ejected, or impact the handlebars.

● Use reverse for slow-speed maneuver-

ing only.

● Make sure that there are no obstacles

or people behind you before shifting
into reverse.

● Do not touch the reverse gate while the

shift lever is being operated, otherwise
you could be pinched.

To shift into forward:

1. Release the throttle, and then let the
engine speed return to idle.

2. Push the shift lever away from you.

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EJU00360a

Quick Shift Trim System
(QSTS) selector

The QSTS selector 1 is located at the
left handlebar grip and is used to adjust the
trim angle of the watercraft.

Operating the QSTS selector changes the
angle of the jet thrust nozzle vertical ly. This
changes the trim angle of the watercraft.

There are 5 positions: 2 bow down posi­tions A and B, neutral “N,” and 2 bow up
positions C and D.

To change the trim angle:

1. Reduce engine speed to 3,000 r/min or

less.

2. Squeeze the shift lock lever 2, and then

turn the QSTS selector to the desired
position.

3. Release the shift lock lever to lock the

QSTS selector.

CAUTION

Do not turn the QSTS selector while
operating the watercraft at full throttle,
otherwise damage could occur to the
QSTS.

The neutral “N” position will provide good
performance for most operating conditions.

To enhance particular types of perfor­mance, select bow down or bow up.

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Bow down

Tur n the grip to A or B and the bow will
go down while the watercraft is on plane.

Bow down puts more of the bow in the
water . This giv es the watercr aft more “hook,”
which enhances turning performance. This
position will also help the watercraft get up
on plane more quickly.

At higher speeds, however, the watercraft
will have greater tendency to “bow steer”
and follow waves and wakes in the water.
Fuel economy and maximum speed are also
reduced.

Bow up

Tur n the grip to C or D and the bow will
go up while the watercraft is on plane.

Bow up puts less of the bow in the water.
There is less water resistance, so straight­ahead acceleration when on plane and top
speed are enhanced.

In some conditions, however, the water­craft may tend to “porpoise” (hop in the
water). If the watercraft is porpoising,
choose neutral or bow down.

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EJU00366

Engine overheat warning
system

This model is equipped with an engine
overheat warning system.

If the engine starts to overheat, the warn­ing light, the indicator for the water tempera­ture symbol, and “W.TEMP” display begin to
blink, the buzzer sounds, and the engine
speed will be limited to about 3,000 r/min.

When this occurs, check for water dis­charge at the cooling water pilot outlet. If
there is no discharge of water, reduce the
engine speed and beach the watercraft, and
then check the intake grate and impeller for
clogging.

WARNING

Before attempting to remove weeds or
debris from the intake grate or impeller,
shut the engine off and remove the clip
from the engine shut-off switch. Severe
injury or death could result from coming
in contact with the rotating parts of the
jet pump.

CAUTION

If you cannot locate and correct the
cause of the overheating, consult a
Yamaha dealer. Continuing to operate at
higher speeds could result in severe
engine damage.

NOTE:

Press any button on the multifunction meter
to stop the buzzer.

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EJU00367a

Handgrip

The handgrip 1 provides a handhold for
boarding the watercraft and for a spotter
when facing rearward.

CAUTION

Do not use to tow objects, lift watercraft,
or attach tie downs, otherwise damage
could occur.

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EJU00698b

Multifunction meter

This meter contains following functions for
help and convenience in operating the
watercraft.

1

“MODE” button

2

“SET” button

3

“CODE” setting buttons

4

Tachometer

5

Speedometer

6

Fuel meter

7

Engine oil meter

8

Display for Clock, Hour meter, Trip meter and
Trip timer

9

Warning light

0

Display for PADLOC and direction of warning
indicator

A

Battery warning indicator

B

Overheat warning indicator

C

Fuel warning indicator

D

Oil warning indicator

CAUTION

● Do not run the engine at full throttle or

more than 15 seconds to check the

meter for operation on land. The

engine could overheat.

● Use the specified resistor-type spark

plugs and caps, otherwise the meter

may function erratically.
NOTE:

The demonstration mode display starts
showing after the engine starts. Then all dis­plays light up and the buzzer sounds twice.
The meter will operate normally after a few
seconds. The current display will continue to
operate for 30 seconds after the engine
stops.

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EJU00711a

PADLOC (Programmable
digital locking ignition)

This feature is provided to deter unautho­rized use.

The function allows you to choose either
“START” or “LOCK” mode, as the situation
requires, much as you would use an ignition
key in a motor v ehicle . If you have pre viously
chosen “LOCK” mode, the engine will not
start unless the righ t code is put in to select
“START” mode.

NOTE:

If you do not use the PADLOC system, it is
unnecessary to perform the initi al setting of
the PADLOC. In this case, the “START”
mode is automatically selected.

PADLOC initial setting

1. Disconnect the blue connector 1 behind

the front storage compartment.

2. After the warning light turns on, press

the “MODE” button for at least 3 seconds
until the display shows “COdE.” You are
ready to set your code.

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3. Select your four-letter code by pressing

the “A/SET,” “B,” or “C” buttons in a
desired sequence.

NOTE:

If you do not press a button for more than
10 seconds, the display automatically turns
off. This cancels the process of setting a
code.

4. After code setting is complete, the

buzzer will sound 3 times and the display
will show “SET.” Lastly, the display turns
off and the warning light tur ns on again.
After the meter has displayed this
sequence, connect the blue connector
again.

NOTE:

● Your own code is kept even if the battery

terminal is disconnected.

● If you forget your own code, or if you want

to change the code, do this initial setting

procedure again from the beginning.

Selecting “PADLOC” mode

Selecting the desired mode can only be
done after the initial setting has been done
and while the display is not lit.

1. Press the “MODE” button until the meter

displays the current mode, “START” or
“LOCK.”

2. With “START” or “LOCK” displayed,

press the “MODE” button continuously
for about 3 seconds until the display
changes to “COdE.”

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3. Enter your four-letter code by pressing

the “A/SET,” “B,” or “C” buttons in the
right sequence.

NOTE:

If you do not press a button for more than
10 seconds, the display automatically turns
off. This cancels the process of selecting the
mode.

4. If the code entered is correct, the mode

will change from the previous mode to
either “START” or “LOCK.” Then the
mode display and buzzer will operate for
2 seconds.

NOTE:

● Once you select a mode, the mode will

not change unless you perform this mode

selection sequence again.

● If the wrong code is entered, the mode

display shows “ERROR” for 2 seconds

and the buzzer will sound 5 times. Then

the display returns to “COdE.”

EJU00383

Tachometer

The engine speed (r/min) is displayed by
segments. Each segment indicates a 200 r/min
increment.

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EJU00384

Speedometer

This meter shows the watercraft speed in
miles per hour (mph).

EJU00386a

Fuel meter

The fuel meter is provided for convenient
fuel level checking while operating the
watercraft.

The fuel meter has 4 segments which
show the amount of fuel remaining in the
fuel tank.

NOTE:

The indication of the segments differs
depending on your operating condition. Use
the meter as a reference.

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EJU00387a

Engine oil meter

The engine oil meter is provided for con­venient oil lev el checking while operating the
watercraft.

The engine oil meter has 3 segments
which show the amount of oil remaining in
the oil tank.

NOTE:

The indication of the segments differs
depending on your operating condition. Use
the meter as a reference.

EJU00388aa

Clock

A 12-hour clock is provided in this meter.

To show the clock, press the “MODE” but­ton until the display shows “CLOCK” while
the engine is running.

1. When the display shows “CLOCK,” press

the mode button for at least 3 seco nds.

2. The buzzer will sound once. The hour

display and “SET” start blinking. Then
press the “A/SET” button until the
desired hour is displayed.

3. Press the “MODE” button again.

4. The buzzer will sound once. The minute

display and “SET” start blinking. Then
press the “A/SET” button until the
desired minute is displayed.

5. Press the “MODE” button again.

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6. The buzzer will sound twice. The warn-

ing light and “SET” blink for 2 seconds.
Then the display turns to “CLOCK” and
shows the time.

NOTE:

If the battery ter minal is disconnected, the
clock will be reset to 12:00.

EJU00390

Hour meter

The hour meter is provided to make it
easy to follow the maintenance schedule.

The meter shows how many hours of
engine operation have elapsed since the
watercraft was new.

To show the hour meter, press the
“MODE” button until the display shows
“HOUR.M” while the engine is running.

EJU00659a

Trip timer

The trip timer is provided for counting the
time traveled on a given trip.

To show the trip timer, press the “MODE”
button until the display shows “TRIP.T” while
the engine is running.

1

Minutes

2

Seconds

1. When the display shows “TRIP.T,” press

the “A/SET” button to start counting. The
buzzer will sound once.

2. Press the “A/SET” button again to stop

counting. The buzzer will sound once.

3. Press “MODE” button for at least

2 seconds to set the time back to 00:00.
The buzzer will sound twice. The time
display and “TRIP.T” blink for 2 seconds.
Now it is ready to start counting.

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EJU00712

Tripmeter

A tripmeter is provided for measuring the
approximate distance traveled.

To show the tripmete r, press the “MODE”
button until the display shows “TRIP” while
the engine is running. After showing “TRIP,”
the display turns to “.MILE.”

1. When the display shows “.MILE,” press

the “MODE” button for at least
2 seconds.

2. The buzzer will sound twice. The warn-

ing light and “.MILE” blink for 2 seconds,
and “000” is displayed. Now the meter
will start to measure the distance you
travel.

3. When the tripmeter begins measuring

the distance traveled, the “.” to the left of
“MILE” on the display will blink.

NOTE:

Measured distance may vary depending on
the water surface conditions, and wind direc­tion. The measured distance should be used
for a reference.

EJU00716

Fuel warning indicator

If the fuel remaining in the tank drops to
about 17 L (4.5 US gal, 3.7 Imp gal), the
lowest fuel level segment, the fuel warning
indicator, “FUEL” and the warning light
begin to blink. The buzzer also starts sound­ing intermittently.

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EJU00717a

Oil warning indicator

If the oil remaining in the tank drops to
about 1.4 L (0.37 US gal, 0.31 Imp gal) or
the oil filter is clogged, the lowest oil level
segment, the oil warning indicator, “OIL” and
the warning light begin to blink. The buzzer
also starts sounding intermittently.

If the oil warning indicator begins to blink,
refill with engine oil as soon as possible.

NOTE:

If the warning indicator blinks with adequate
oil in the tank, check the oil filter for clog­ging.

EJU00003n

Engine overheat warning
indicator

If the engine starts to overheat, the over­heat warning indicator, “W.TEMP” and the
warning light begin to blink. The buzzer also
starts sounding intermittently.

Refer to “Engine overheat warning sys­tem” on page 2-17.

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EJU00719

Battery warning indicator

If the battery voltage becomes less than

11.5 volts, the battery warning indicator,
“VOLT” and the warning light begin to blink.
The buzzer also starts sounding.

If this happens during operation, beach
the watercraft. Then recharge the battery
and have the charging system inspected by
a Yamaha dealer.

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EJU00672a

Storage compartments

A front storage compartment, a glove
compartment, and seat storage compart­ments are provided.

NOTE:

● Make sure that the storage compartments

are properly secured before operating the

watercraft.

● The storage compartments are not

designed to be waterproof. If you carry

objects that must be kept dry, such as the

manuals, put them in a waterproof bag.

Front storage compartment

The front storage compartment 2 is
located at the bow.

To open the front storage compartment,
pull the hood latch 1 up, and then open the
hood.

To close the front storage compar tment,
push down on the rear of the hood until it
latches securely.

NOTE:

The front storage compartment can be
removed to access the engine room.

Front storage compartment:

Capacity: 56 L (15 US gal, 12 Imp gal)
Load limit: 5 kg (11 lb)

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Glove compartment

A glove compartment 4 is located in front
of the seat.

To open the glove compar tment, slide the
latch 3 toward you, and then lift up the lid.

To close the glove compartment, push the
lid down until it locks securely.

Glove compartment:

Capacity: 1.7 L (0.45 US gal, 0.37 Imp gal)
Load limit: 1 kg (2.2 lb)

Seat storage compartment

The seat storage compartment 5 is
located under the rear seat.

To open the seat storage compartment,
remove the rear seat. (See page 2-5 for rear
seat.)

Rear storage compartments:

Capacity: 30 L (8 US gal, 6.6 Imp gal)
Load limit: 9 kg (19.8 lb)

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OPERATION

Fuel and oil

Gasoline..................................................3-1

Filling the fuel tank..................................3-3

2-stroke engine oil.................................. .3-3

Filling the oil tank....................................3-4

Pre-operation checks

Pre-operation check list..........................3-5

Pre-operation check points.....................3-6

Operation

Engine break-in.....................................3-14

Launching the watercraft......................3-16

Starting the engine................................3-16

Stopping the engine..............................3-19

Leaving the watercraft..........................3-19

Operating your watercraft

Getting to know your watercraft............3-20

Learning to operate your watercraft.....3-20

Riding watercraft with passengers.......3-21

Starting the watercraft...........................3-22

Boarding and starting in deep water ....3-24

Capsized watercraft..............................3-26

Turning the watercraft...........................3-28

Stopping the watercraft.........................3-30

Beaching the watercraft........................3-31

Docking the watercraft..........................3-31

Reverse on waterways.........................3-32

Rough water operation.........................3-32

Post-operation checks

................................. ..... ......... .3-1

...............................3-5

................................. ........ ........3-14

.....................3-20

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Transporting

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EJU00411a

Fuel and oil

This engine uses Yamaha’s oil injection
system, which provides superior lubrication
by ensuring the proper oil ratio for all operat­ing conditions. No fuel premixing is neces­sary except during the engine break-in
period. Simply pour gasoline into the fuel
tank and oil into the oil tank.

Gasoline

WARNING

GASOLINE AND ITS VAPORS ARE
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE!

● Do not smoke when refueling, and

keep away from sparks, flames, or

other sources of ignition.

● Stop engine before refueling.

● Refuel in a well-ventilated area. Do not

stand or sit on the watercraft while

refueling in case of fire.

● Take care not to spill gasoline. If gaso-

line spills, wipe it up immediately with

dry rags. Always properly dispose of

gasoline-soaked rags.

● Avoid overfilling the fuel tank. Stop fill-

ing when the fuel level just reaches the

bottom of the filler tube. Do not fill up

the filler tube because fuel expands as

it warms up and could overflow.

● Tighten the filler cap securely after

refueling.

● If you should swallow some gasoline,

inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get

gasoline in your eyes, get immediate

medical attention.

● If any gasoline spills onto your skin,

immediately wash with soap and

water. Change clothing if gasoline

spills on it.

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CAUTION

Use only fresh gasoline that has been
stored in clean containers.

Recommended gasoline:

Regular unleaded gasoline with
a minimum octane rating of
86 (Pump octane number) = (R+M)/2
90 (Research octane number)

Gasohol

There are two types of gasohol: gasohol
containing ethanol and that containing meth­anol.

Gasohol containing ethanol can be used
if ethanol content does not exceed 10 % and
the fuel meets minimum octane ratings.

Gasohol containing methanol is not rec­ommended by Yamaha because it can
cause fuel system damage or engine perfor­mance problems.

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Filling the fuel tank

CAUTION

Be careful when refueling. Avoid getting
water or other contaminants in the fuel
tank. Contaminated fuel can cause poor
running or engine damage.

1. Open the hood and remove the front

storage compartment, to check the fuel
level. (See page 2-29 for front storage
compartment.)

2. Open the fuel tank filler cap, and slowly

add fuel to the fuel tank.

3. Stop filling when the fuel just reaches the

top of the fuel tank visible under the
engine oil tank.

Fuel tank capacity:

Total: 70 L (18.5 US gal, 15.4 Imp gal)
Reserve: 12 L (3.17 US gal, 2.64 Imp gal)

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2-stroke engine oil

Recommended engine oil:

YAMALUBE 2-W

If YAMALUBE 2-W is not available,
another 2-stroke engine oil with an NMMA­certified TC-W3 rating may be used.

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Filling the oil tank

WARNING

● Do not add gasoline to the oil tank.

Fire or explosion could result.

● Oil in the bilge is a serious fire hazard.

Wipe up any spilled oil immediately.

CAUTION

Do not allow the oil tank to become com­pletely empty. If the oil tank becomes
empty the oil injection pump must be
bled to ensure proper oil flow, otherwise
engine damage may occur. If bleeding of
the oil pump is necessary, have a
Yamaha dealer bleed it.

1. Open the hood to access the oil tank

filler cap. Also, remove all seats to watch
the oil level. (See page 2-7 for hood, and
2-5 and 2-6 for rear and front seat.)

2. Open the oil tank filler cap, and very

slowly add engine oil to the oil tank.

3. Stop pouring when the oil just reaches

the bottom of the filler tube.

Oil tank capacity:

5.5 L (1.45 US gal, 1.21 Imp gal)

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Pre-operation checks

Pre-operation check list

Before operating this watercraft, perform the checks in the following check list. See the

accompanying text in this chapter for details on how to perform the checks.

WARNING

If any item in the pre-operation check list is not working properly, have it inspected
and repaired before operating the watercraft, otherwise an accident cou ld occur.

ITEM ROUTINE PAGE

Engine compartment Remove all seats and front storage compart-

ment to ventilate engine compartment. Check for
fuel vapors or loose electrical connections

Bilge Check for water and fuel residue and remove if

necessary
Throttle Check that the throttle lever springs back 3-10
Steering system Check for proper steering system operation 3-10
Shift lever and reverse gate Check for proper operation 3-11
Fuel and oil Check fuel and oil level and add if necessary

Check hoses and tanks for leakage
Water separator Check for water and drain if necessary 3-7
Battery Check electrolyte level and battery condition 3-8
Front and rear seats Check that the seats are properly secured 2-5, 2-6
Hull/Deck Check the hull and deck for cracks or other dam-

age
Jet unit Check for debris and remove if ne ce ssary 3-12
Fire extinguisher Check the condition and replace if necessary 3-9
Engine shut-off cord Check condition and replace is frayed or broken 3-12
Switches Check the start switch, engine stop switch and

engine shut-off switch for proper operation when

the watercraft is in the water
Cooling water pilot outlet Check that water is discharged while the engine

is running and the watercraft is in the water
Multifunction meter Check for warning indications and proper opera-

tion

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3-7

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3-13

3-13

3-13

NOTE:

Pre-operation checks should be made thoroughly each time the watercraft is used. This pro­cedure can be completed in a short time. It is worth the time spent to assure safety and reli­ability.

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Pre-operation check points

Engine compartment

Ventilate the engine compar tment before

each use.

To ventilate the engine compartment,
remove all seats and front storage compart­ment. (See pages 2-5 and 2-6 for front and
rear seat, and 2-29 for front storage com­partment.) Allow the engine compartment to
remain open for a few minutes to allow any
fuel vapors to escape. Also, check for loose
electrical connections.

WARNING

Failure to ventilate the engine compart­ment could result in fire or explosion. Do
not start the engine if there is a fuel leak
or a loose electrical connection.

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Fuel and oil systems

Check the fuel system for leakage, cracks
or malfunctions before each use. (See page
4-9 for check points and correct proce­dures.)

1. Remove the f uel ta nk fille r cap t o releas e

any pressure that might have built up in
the fuel tank.

2. Remove all seats and front storage com-

partment. (See pages 2-5 and 2-6 for
front and rear seat, and 2-29 for front
storage compartment.)

3. Check the fuel and oil levels in the tanks

and replenish if necessary. (See pages 3-3
and 3-4 for filling instructions.)

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Water separator

Check the water separator 1 for water.
Normally the water separator is empty. The
water separator retains any water entering
through the fuel tank breather hose if the
watercraft is capsized.

If water remains in the water separator,
drain it by removing the drain screw 2.
Install the drain screw again after draining
the water separator.

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Bilge

Check for moisture and fuel residue in the
bilge.

Excessive water in the bilge can splash
into the carburetor and engine which could
cause engine damage.

To remove water from the bilge:

1. Remove the stern drain plugs.

2. Raise the bow of the watercraft until the

water drains.

3. After the water has drained, wipe the

bilge with dry rags to make sure that the
bilge is thoroughly dry.

4. Install the drain plugs.

CAUTION

● Make sure that the stern drain plugs

are tightened securely before launch-

ing the watercraft.

● Clean any foreign materials, such as

dirt or sand, from the drain plug

threads before installing the drain

plugs.

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Battery

Check the battery condition and the elec­trolyte level.

Check that the battery leads are tightened
securely and there is no corrosion on the
battery terminals.

WARNING

The battery must always be fully charged
and in good condition. Loss of battery
power may leave you stranded. Never
operate the watercraft if the battery does
not have sufficient power to start the
engine or if it shows any other signs of
decreased power.

Make sure that the breather hose is prop­erly connected and that it is not damaged or
obstructed.

Make sure that the battery is securely
held in place.

1

Positive (+): Red lead

2

Negative (–): Black lead

3

Breather hose

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Fire extinguisher

Check that there is a full fire extinguisher
on board. The fire extinguisher container 1
is located in the front storage compartment.

To open the fire extinguisher container
cap 2 turn it counterclockwise.

After inserting the fire extinguisher make
sure that the container cap is tightened
securely.

NOTE:

● See the instructions supplied by the fire

extinguisher manufacturer for checking

the fire extinguisher. Always keep the

extinguisher in the fire extinguisher con-

tainer.

● Always carry a fire extinguisher on board.

A fire extinguisher is not standard equip-

ment with this watercraft. If you do not

have one, contact a Yamaha dealer or a

fire extinguisher dealer to obtain one

meeting the proper specifications.

Fire extinguisher:

Classification: B-1
Capacity: 2 lb or more

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Throttle

Squeeze and release the throttle lever
several times to make sure that there is no
hesitation in its travel. It should be smooth
over the complete range, and spring back to
the idle position when released.

WARNING

Before starting the engine, always check
the operation of the throttle lever. It
should move smoothly through its full
range of operation, and should spring
back to the idle position when released.

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Steering system

Check for looseness in the handlebars.

Tur n them as far as possible to the right
and left to make sure that operation is
smooth and unrestricted throughout the
whole range. Make sure that the jet thrust
nozzle also changes directions as the han­dlebars are turned, and that there is no free
play between the handlebars and the jet
thrust nozzle.

Check that the tilt adjustment is locked in
position. (See Tilt lever on page 2-13.)

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Shift lever and reverse gate

Check for proper operation of the shift
lever and reverse gate.

Make sure that the reverse gate goes
down to its stopper position when the shift
lever is pulled up.

Also, make sure that the reverse gate
goes up to its stopper position when shift
lever is pushed down.

WARNING

JJ

● Make sure that the throttle is com-

pletely released and that the engine is

at idle before shifting into reverse.

● Do not use the reverse function to

slow down or stop the watercraft as it

could cause you to lose control, be

ejected, or impact the handlebars.

● Use reverse for slow-speed maneuver-

ing only.

● Make sure that there are no obstacles

or people behind you before shifting

into reverse.

● Do not touch the reverse gate while the

shift lever is being operated, otherwise

you could be pinched.

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Jet unit

Carefully check the jet intake for weeds,
debris, or anything else that might restrict
the intake of water. If the intake is clogged,
cavitation could occur, reducing jet thrust,
and possibly damaging the jet pump.

In some cases, the engine may overheat
because of lack of cooling water, and dam­age to the engine could result. Engine cool­ing water is fed to the engine by the jet
pump. (See page 5-4 for jet intake cleaning
procedures.)

WARNING

● Keep away from intake grate while

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.

● 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.

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Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)

Check that the engine shut-off cord is not
frayed or broken. If the cord is damaged,
replace it; never try to repair it or tie it
together.

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Switches

Check the start switch 1, the engine stop
switch 2, and the engine shut-off switch 3
for proper operation.

To check these switches place the water­craft in the water to provide adequate cooling.
Start the engine, and then pull the engine
shut-off cord 5 to remove the clip 4 from the
engine shut-off switch. Ver ify that the engine
stops immediately. (See pages 3-16 to 3-19
for information on proper operation of the
start switch, the engine stop switch and the
engine shut-off switch.)

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Cooling water pilot outlet

Check that water comes out from the out­let while the engine is running and the
watercraft is in the water.

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Multifunction meter

Check the operation of the multifunction
meter. (See pages 2-19 to 2-28 for operation
of the meter.)

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Operation

WARNING

Before operating your watercraft,
become familiar with all controls. Con­sult your Yamaha dealer about any con­trol or function you do not fully
understand. Failure to understand how
controls work could cause an accident or
prevent you from avoiding an accident.

CAUTION

Make sure that stern drain plugs are
securely tightened before launching the
watercraft.

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Engine break-in

The engine break-in period is essential to
allow the various components of the engine
to wear and polish themselves to the correct
operating clearances. This ensures proper
performance and promotes longer compo­nent life.

CAUTION

● For the first tankful of operation, pre-

mix a 50:1 mixture of fuel and oil (in

addition to the oil in the oil tank).

● After break-in, use straight gasoline

for normal operation.

1. Launch the watercraft and start the

engine. (See pages 3-16 to 3-18 for
engine starting procedures.)

2. Run the engine at the lowest possible

speed for 5 minutes.

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3. Gradually open the throttle to 3/4 or less.

4. Continue operation at 3/4 throttle or less

until the first tankful of fuel has been
used.

5. Fill the tank with straight gasoline, and

then proceed with normal operation.

CAUTION

Failure to follow the engine break-in pro­cedure properly can result in severe
damage to the engine.

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Launching the watercraft

Make sure that there are no obstructions
behind you.

After the watercraft is in the water, start
the engine. Shift into reverse and move the
watercraft back slowly. If there are waves,
someone should make sure that the water­craft is not pushed into the trailer before
backing away.

EJU00645a

Starting the engine

WARNING

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.

1. Launch the watercraft in water free from

weeds and debris and at least 60 cm
(2 ft) deep.

WARNING

Never operate in water that is less than
60 cm (2 ft) deep, otherwise you increase
your chance of hitting a submerged
object, which could result in injury.

CAUTION

Never operate in water that is less than
60 cm (2 ft) deep, otherwise pebbles or
sand could be sucked into the jet intake,
causing impeller damage o r engi ne over­heating.

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2. Turn the fuel cock knob to the “ON” posi-

tion.

NOTE:

Before starting the watercraft, after it has
been sitting, remove the fuel tank filler cap
to release any built-up pressure in the tank
due to fuel expansion.

3. Attach the clip 1 to the engine shut-off

switch 2. Also, attach the engine shut­off cord 3 to your left wrist.

WARNING

Check that the engine shut-off cord is not
frayed or broken, and keep it free from
the handlebars so the engine stops if the
operator falls off. The engine shut-off
cord may not pull free if wrapped around
the handlebars when the operator falls
off, allowing the watercraft to continue to
run and cause an accident.

NOTE:

It is not possible to start the engine with the
clip removed from the engine shut-off
switch.

4. Pull and hold the choke knob all the way

out to start a cold engine.

NOTE:

The choke should not be used when the
engine is warm.

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5. If the “LOCK” mode was chosen previ-

ously, choose the “START” mode before
starting the engine. (See pages 2 -20 to
2-21 for selecting “PADLOC” mode.)

NOTE:

● If the initial setting of the PADLOC has not

been done, the “START” mode is auto-

matically selected.

● If you have previously chosen “LOCK”

mode, the engine will not start unless the

correct code is entered. This selects the

“START” mode.

6. While lightly squeezing the throttle lever,

push the start switch (green button).

WARNING

On this watercraft, the engine is con­nected directly to the jet pump. Starting
the engine immediately generates some
thrust. Apply only enough throttle to
keep the engine running.

7. Release the start switch as soon as the

engine starts to run.

CAUTION

● 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 will not start. Also, the starter

motor may be damaged. If the engine

does not start in 5 seconds, release

the start switch, wait 15 seconds, and

try again.

8. After the engine has warmed up, push

the choke knob in to its original position.

NOTE:

If the choke knob is left pulled out, the
engine will stall.

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Stopping the engine

To stop the engine, release the throttle
lever, and then push the engine stop switch
(red button).

WARNING

You need throttle to steer. Shutting off
the engine can cause you to hit an obsta­cle you are attempting to avoid. A colli­sion could result in severe injury or
death.

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Leaving the watercraft

If leaving the watercraft, choose the
“LOCK” mode on the multifunction meter by
setting PADLOC, and remove the engine
shut-off cord to reduce the chance of acci­dental starting or unauthor ized use by chil­dren or others.

To set the mode, see PADLOC under Mul­tifunction meter.

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Operating your watercraft

Getting to know your
watercraft

Operating your watercraft requires skills
acquired through practice over a period of
time. Take the time to learn the ba sic tech­niques well before attempting more difficult
maneuvers.

Operating your new watercraft can be a
very enjoyable activity, providing you with
hours of pleasure. However, it is essential to
familiarize yourself with the operation of the
watercraft to achieve the skill level neces­sary to enjoy riding safely. Before operating
this watercraft, read this Owner’s/Operator’s
Manual, the Riding Practice Guide, the
Riding Instruction card and all warning and
caution labels on the watercraft. Pay particu­lar attention to the safety information on
pages 1-8 to 1-15. Also, watch the Basic
Orientation Video provided with your water­craft. These materials should give you an
understanding of the watercraft and its oper­ation.

Remember: This watercraft is designed to
carry the operator and up to 2 passengers.
Never exceed the maximum load limit or
allow more than 3 persons (or 2 persons if a
water-skier is being pulled) to ride the water­craft at one time.

Maximum load: 240 kg (530 lb)

Load is the total weight of cargo, opera­tor and passengers.

EJU00474

Learning to operate your
watercraft

Before operating the watercraft, always
perform the pre-operation checks listed on
page 3-5. The short time spent checking the
watercraft will reward you with added safety
and reliability.

Check state and local laws before operat­ing your watercraft.

Operate defensively at safe speeds and
keep a safe distance away from people,
objects, and other watercraft. Select a wide
area to learn in, where you have good visi­bility and light boat traffic.

Use the buddy system—operate with
someone nearby. Scan constantly for peo­ple, objects, and other watercraft. Be alert
for conditions that limit your visibility or block
your vision of others.

Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
to your wrist and keep it free from the han­dlebars so that the engine stops if the opera­to r falls of f.

Wear a personal flotation device (PFD).
All riders must wear a Coast Guard
approved PFD that is suitable for personal
watercraft use.

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Wear protective clothing. Severe internal
injuries can occur if water is forced into body
cavities as result of falling into the water or
being near the jet thrust nozzle. Normal
swimwear does not adequately protect
against forceful water entry into rectum and
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. A full wetsuit can also protect against
hypothermia (subnormal body temperature)
and abrasions.

Footwear and gloves are recommended.

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.

You should grip the handleba rs fir mly and
keep both feet on the floor of the footwell. Do
not attempt to ride with passengers until
your operating skills are fully developed.

EJU00736

Riding watercraft with
passengers

When 2 or 3 persons (including the oper­ator) are on board, the watercraft handles
differently, and is not as easy to maneuver,
so operating it requires a higher degree of
skill. Before attempting to operate the water­craft with passengers on board, the operator
must practice operating the watercraft alone
enough to be able to acquire the necessary
skills.

The passengers must always wear USCG
approved PFD and wetsuit bottom or equiv­alent.

WARNING

Do not apply throttle when anyone is at
rear of watercraft. Turn engine off or keep
engine at idle. Water and/or debris exit­ing the jet thrust nozzle can cause severe
injury. Passengers should not attempt to
board the watercraft if the operator is
applying throttle.

Do not give a ride to children whose feet
cannot reach the floor of the footwell. Pas­sengers should hold on firmly to the person
in front of them and keep both feet in the
footwell.

WARNING

When passengers are on board, make
sure that they are holding on firmly and
have feet in the footwell before you start
to accelerate.

When pulling a skier, the spotter should
face to the rear while holding the handgrip
with both hands. The spotter should always
sit astride the seat with his or her feet placed
firmly on the footrest for proper balance. Fol­low state laws regarding skiing such as
skier-down flags, rearward-facing spotter,
and other requirements.

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Starting the watercraft

WARNING

● Scan constantly for people, objects

and other watercraft. Be alert for con-

ditions that limit your visibility or bloc k

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 water-

craft 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 sub-

merged objects or shallow water.

● Take early action to avoid collisions.

Remember watercraft and other boats

do not have brakes. Do not release the

throttle when trying to steer away from

objects—you need throttle to steer.

● Practice reboarding in shallow water

before riding in deep water.

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Starting and boarding in shallow
water

1. Do not start the engine in less than

60 cm (2 ft) of water. Put the watercraft
in water that is deep enough, and then
board the watercraft from the side or the
rear.

2. Attach the engine shut-off cord to your

left wrist, and then install the clip to the
engine shut-off switch.

3. Grip the handlebars with both hands,

place both feet on the floor of the foot­well, start the engine, and start off.

Starting from a dock

1. Board the watercraft from the side.

2. Attach the engine shut-off cord to your

left wrist, and then install the clip to the
engine shut-off switch.

3. Push the watercraft away from the dock,

grip the handlebars with both hands,
place both feet on the floor of the foot­well, start the engine, and start off.

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Boarding and starting in deep
water

WARNING

● Operator and passenger should prac-

tice getting on board in shallow water

before riding in deep water. Boarding

in deep water requires more skill.

● The fatigue and exposure that could

result after unsuccessful attempts to

get back on the watercraft may

increase the risk of injuries and drown-

ing.

Boarding alone

1. Swim to the rear of the watercraft and

place both hands on the boarding plat­form, pull yourself up , and then grasp the
handgrip with one hand.

2. Pull yourself up to a kneeling position on

the platform, and then move to the seat
and sit astride.

3. Attach the engine shut-off cord to your

wrist, and then install the clip to the
engine shut-off switch.

4. Grip the handlebars firmly with both

hands, place both feet in footwell, start
the engine, and look in all directions
before starting off.

WARNING

Before starting off, make sure that there
are no boats, obstructions, or swimmers
around yo u.

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Boarding with passengers

WARNING

Severe internal injuries can occur if
water is forced into body cavities as a
result of being near the jet thrust nozzle.
Do not apply throttle until each passen­ger is seated with his or her feet on the
floor of the footwell and is holding on to
the person in front of him or her.

1. Climb on board as noted in the previous

section, and sit astride the seat. Attach
the engine shut-off cord to your wrist,
and then install the clip to the engine
shut-off switch.

2. Have the passenger move to the rear of

the watercraft.

3. Have the passenger get on board and sit

on the seat. If a second passenger is
getting on, have him or her follow the
same procedure.

NOTE:

When a passenger is getting on board, both
he and the operator should try to balance
the watercraft.

4. The operator should check to see that

the passengers have their feet on the
floor of the footwell and that they are
securely holding on to the person in front
of them.

5. Start the engine, look in all directions,

and then accelerate to planing speed.

WARNING

Before starting off, make sure that there
are no boats, obstructions, or swimmers
around yo u.

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NOTE:

The heavier the total weight of the operator
and passengers, the more difficult it will be
to balance the watercraft. Do not operate the
watercraft when the total weight exceeds
240 kg (530 lb) including any cargo. If it is
difficult to balance the vehicle at a standstill,
proceed as follows:

1. The passenger must steady the water-

craft while the operator is boarding. The
operator pulls himself up onto the plat­form into a seating position, then bal­ances the vehicle.

2. Attach the lanyard to your left wrist, then

install the clip on the lanyard to the
engine shut-off switch. Start the engine
and keep it at idle.

3. The passenger pulls himself up on the

platform kneels down, then crawls onto
the seat as the watercraft accelerates.

4. The watercraft can now be accelerated

to planing speed, then the operator can
reduce the throttle to the desired running
speed.

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Capsized watercraft

If the watercraft capsizes, follow the pro­cedures below carefully to prevent damage
or injury.

WARNING

IMPROPER UPRIGHTING CAN CAUSE
INJURY:

● Shut engine off, and be sure engine

shut-off cord is removed from the

engine shut-off switch.

● Do not put hand in intake grate.

● Watch so you are not hit by the water-

craft as it comes over.

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CAUTION

Be sure to remove the clip from the shut­off switch, otherwise the engine will
overheat and engine damage may occur.

1. Shut the engine off by removing the clip

from the engine shut-off switch.

2. Swim to the rear of the watercraft. Pull

the watercraft over with left hand on ride
plate while pushing down on the gun­wale with your right hand/foot.

NOTE:

If the port side of the capsized watercraft is
tilting upward, first tilt the watercraft so the
port side is down by using your weight to
press down on the rub rail.

CAUTION

Do not turn the watercraft over counter­clockwise, otherwise water may leak into
the carburetor and engine and cause
damage.

3. Start the engine, and then head for

shore to inspect the engine for water
damage.

CAUTION

If the watercraft has been capsized for
5 minutes or more, air may have entered
the oil injection system. Leave the engine
off, or operate only at trolling speed, for
10 minutes after the watercraft has been
turned right-side up. This will allow any
air to bleed off.

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Turning the watercraft

Steering control depends on the combi­nation of handlebar position and the amount
of throttle.

Water sucked in through the intake grate
is pressurized by the impeller in the jet
pump. As the pressurized water is expelled
from the pump through the jet thrust nozzle,
it creates thrust to move and steer the
watercraft. The higher the engine speed, the
more thrust is produced.

The amount of jet thrust, in addition to the

A

B

C

position of the handlebars, determines how
sharply you turn.
A. More throttle produces higher thrust, so

the watercraft will turn more sharply.

B. Less throttle produces lower thrust, so

the watercraft will turn more gradually.

C. Releasing the throttle completely pro-

duces 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, but once the
engine slows down, the watercraft will no
longer respond to handlebar input until
you apply throttle again or you reach a
trolling speed.
At trolling speed, the watercraft can be
turned gradually by handlebar position
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.

D

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WARNING

● Do not release the throttle when trying

to steer away from objects—you need

throttle to steer. A collision could

result in severe injury or death.

● When operating at higher speeds,

make gradual turns or slow down

before turning. Sharp high-speed turns

may cause the watercraft to slide side-

ways or spin, throwing the operator

and passengers overboard which

could cause an injury.

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Stopping the watercraft

The watercraft is not equipped with a sep­arate 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
105 m (345 ft) after the throttle is released
and the engine 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 hitting an obstacle, apply
throttle and turn in another direction.

WARNING

● Allow adequate stopping distance.

● Take early action to avoid collisions.

Remember, watercraft and other boats

do not have brakes.

● Operate defensively at safe speeds

and keep a safe distance away from

people, objects, and other watercraft

to give you time to stop.

● Do not shut the engine off when slow-

ing down in case you need engine

power to steer away from a boat or

other obstacle that comes into your

path.

WARNING

Do not use the reverse function to slow
down or stop the watercraft as it could
cause you to lose control, be ejected, or
impact the handlebars.

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Beaching the watercraft

1. Make sure no obstructions, boats or

swimmers are near the beach. Release
the throttle lever about 105 m (345 ft)
before you reach the intended beaching
area.

2. Approach the beach slowly and stop the

engine before reaching land. Remem­ber: you need throttle to steer.

3. Get off the watercraft and pull it up on

the beach.

CAUTION

Small pebbles, sand, seaweed, and other
debris can be pulled into the jet intake
and impair or damage the impeller.
Always stop the engine and get off
before beaching the watercraft.

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Docking the watercraft

1. Make sure that no obstructions, boats or

swimmers are close to the watercraft.
Reduce speed about 105 m (345 ft)
away from the dock.

2. Slowly approach the dock and stop the

engine just before coming alongside it.

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Reverse on waterways

Reverse can be used for slow speed
maneuvering when it is necessary to back
up out of tight spots where you cannot turn
around. Reverse can only be used to slow
down or stop during low speed maneuver­ing, such as when docking.

Once the engine is idling, shift to reverse
and gradually increase engine speed. Make
sure that there are no obstacles or people
behind you before shifting to reverse.

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Rough water operation

The force of landing after jumping can
cause a strong impact on both the watercraft
and the operator and passengers. It is pos­sible for the operator to hit his or her chest or
jaw on the watercraft body or handlebars
and be injured. Do not operate the water­craft with your chin right above the handle­bars or with your feet outside the watercraft.
Operating in rough water or jumping waves
can also crack the watercraft body or dam­age internal par ts. Avoid operating in rough
water or bad weather conditions.

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Post-operation checks

Always perform the following post-opera­tion checks after operating the watercraft.

1. Remove the watercraft from the water.

2. Wash down the hull, handlebars, and jet

unit with fresh water.

3. Remove the seat and check the engine

compartment for water. To drain excess
water, remove the stern drain p lugs, then
raise the bow of the watercraft enough to
allow water in the bilge to drain out.

NOTE:

This watercraft is equipped with an auto­matic bilge-draining system that removes
water from the engine compartment while
you are underway. However, some residual
water will remain.

4. Put the watercraft in a horizontal posi-

tion.

5. Flush the cooling system to prevent it

from clogging with salt, sand, or dirt.
(See page 4-1 for flushing the cooling
system procedures.)

6. Drain residual water from the exhaust

system by alternately squeezing and
releasing the throttle lever for 10 to
15 seconds while the engine is running.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to run the engine at full
throttle or for more than 15 seconds
while the watercraft is out of the water,
otherwise the engine may overheat or
seize.

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7. If the watercraft will be stored for a week

or more, lubricate internal engine com­ponents to help prevent corrosion. (See
page 4-3 for lubrication procedures.)

8. Rinse the engine and engine compart-

ment with a small amount of water.

CAUTION

Do not use high pressure when rinsing
the engine or engine compartment as
severe engine damage could result.

9. Wipe the engine and engine compart-

ment dry with a clean cloth (repeat
step 3, if necessary).

10. Wipe the hull, handlebars, and jet unit

dry with a clean cloth.

11. Spray a rust inhibitor, such as Yamaha

Silicone Protectant and Lubricant, on
metallic parts to minimize corrosion.

12.Allow the engine compartment to air dry

completely before reinstalling the seat.

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Transporting

WARNING

Always place the fuel cock knob in the
“OFF” position when transporting the
watercraft, otherwise fuel could leak out
into the engine or engine compar tment,
which would create a fire hazard.

When transporting the watercraft on a
trailer, secure the tie downs to the trailer
through the bow eye and stern rope hole.

CAUTION

● Do not route ropes or tie downs over

the seat, as they may leave permanent

marks on the seat’s surface. Also,

wrap the ropes or tie downs with tow-

els or rags where they touch the body

of the watercraft to avoid scratching or

damage.

● Before putting the watercraft on the

trailer or transporting it, be sure to put

the shift lever in the forward position,

otherwise the reverse gate may hit an

obstruction, which may cause dam-

age.

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MAINTENANCE AND

CARE

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Storage

Maintenance and adjustments

Specifications

.................................. ...... ........ .......4-1

Flushing the cooling system...................4-1

Lubrication..................................... ......... .4-3

Fuel system.............................................4-4

Battery........................................ ......... ....4-5

Cleaning the watercraft...........................4-5

...............4-6

Owner’s/Operator’s Manual and tool

kit................................................... ......... .4-7

Periodic maintenance chart....................4-8

Inspecting the fuel system......................4-9

Inspecting the oil injection system........4-11

Inspecting the steering cable................4-12

Inspecting the shift cable......................4-12

Inspecting and adjusting the throttle

cable............................. ......... ........ ........4-12

Inspecting the QSTS mechanism........4-13

Cleaning and adjusting the spark

plugs............................. ...... ........ ......... ..4-14

Lubrication points..................................4-15

Adjusting the choke cable.....................4-18

Inspecting the battery...........................4-19

Adjusting the carburetor .......................4-21

Replacing the fuse................................4-22

Bleeding the oil injection pump.............4-22

................................. ........4-23

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Storage

WARNING

Always place the fuel cock knob in the
“OFF” position when storing the water­craft, otherwise fuel could leak out into
the engine or engine compartment,
which would create a fire hazard.

Storage for prolonged periods of time,
such as winter storage, requires preventa­tive maintenance to ensure against deterio­ration. It is advisable to have the watercraft
serviced by a Yamaha dealer pr ior to stor­age. However, the following procedures can
be performed by the owner.

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Flushing the cooling system

Flushing the cooling system is essential
to prevent the cooling system from being
clogged with salt, sand, or dirt.

CAUTION

● Do not supply water to the cooling

water passages when the engine is not

running. The water could flow back

through the muffler into the crankcase

causing severe engine damage.

● Do not run the engine for more

15 seconds without supplying water,

otherwise the engine may overheat.

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1. Put the watercraft on land in a horizontal

position.

2. Open the flushing hose connector cap 1,

and then insert the garden hose adapter
into the flushing hose connector 3 and
turn it until it is securely connected.

3. Connect the garden hose adapter to a

water tap using a hose.

4. Start the engine, and then immediately

turn the water supply on until water flows
out continually from the cooling water
pilot outlet.

5. Run the engine at idling speed for about

3 minutes watching the engine condition.
If the engine stops while flushing, turn
the water supply off immediately and
repeat the above steps.

6. Tur n the water supply off, and then force

the remaining water out from the cooling
passages by alternately squeezing, and
releasing the throttle lever for 10 to
15 seconds.

7. Stop the engine.

8. Remove the garden hose adapter and

secure the cap.

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Lubrication

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or explosion:
Never pour or spray gasoline, or an y sub­stance other than engine fogging oil
through the holes in the carburetor
silencer cover.

CAUTION

● Be sure to replace the caps securely

after fogging the engine. Otherwise

water could enter the engine and

cause damage.

● Do not attempt to run the engine at full

throttle or for more than 15 seconds

while the watercraft is out of the water,

otherwise the engine may overheat

and/or seize.

1. Open the silencer cap 1 on the silencer.

2. Start the engine with the watercraft in a

well-venti l ated area.

3. With the engine running at a fast idle,

quickly spray as much fogging oil as pos­sible through the holes in the silencer
cover. Use Yamaha Stor-Rite Fogging Oil
or an equivalent. Keep spraying until the
engine stalls (or a maximum of
15 seconds).

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4. Install the cap securely.

5. Remove the spark plugs and pour

approximately one tablespoon of engine
oil into each cylinder. Grease the spark
plug threads and install the spark plugs.

6. Lubricate all cables such as the throttle,

choke, and steering cables.

NOTE:

Use a Yamaha Power Cable Luber and
Yamaha Lube-Zall to pressure l ubricate the
cables and purge out any moisture between
the inner and outer cables.

7. Lubricate the areas of the watercraft

specified under Lubrication points on
page 4-15.

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Fuel system

Top off the fuel tank with fresh gasoline
and add one ounce of Yamaha Fuel Stabi­lizer and Conditioner to each gallon of fuel.

NOTE:

Use of Yamaha Fuel Stabilizer and Condi­tioner eliminates the need to drain the fuel
system. If the fuel system is to be drained
instead, consult a Yamaha dealer.

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Battery

When the watercraft is not to be used for
a month or more, remove the battery and
store it in a cool, dark place. Clean the bat­tery casing using fresh water. Clean the bat­tery terminals. Apply dielectric grease or
petroleum jelly to the battery ter minals and
to all exposed battery leads.

If the battery is to be stored for a longer
period, check the specific gravity of the elec­trolyte at least once a month and charge the
battery if necessary.

Specific gravity: 1.28 at 20 °C (68 °F)

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Cleaning the watercraft

Clean the watercraft before storing for a
long period.

1. Wash down the hull, handlebars, and

drive unit with fresh water.

2. Rinse the engine and bilge area with

fresh water. Drain off all water and wipe
up remaining moisture with clean, dry
rags.

3. Spray the engine’s exterior with Yamaha

Silicone Protectant and Lubricant.

4. Wax the hull with a non-abrasive wax

such as Yamaha Silicone Wax.

5. Wipe all vinyl and rubber components,

such as the seat and engine compart­ment seals, with a vinyl protectant such
as Yamaha Protectant.

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