Yamaha F2F-28199-12 manual

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    2010 W a veRunner SuperJet OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL F2F-28199-12 LIT -18626-08-63 Read this manual carefully before operating this water craft. U .S.A. E d it i on DIC183[...]

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    Read this manual carefully be fore operating this watercraft. This manual should stay with the WaveRunner i f it is sold . UF2F12E0.book Page 1 Tuesday, July 14, 2009 3:07 PM[...]

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    Important manual information EJU30182 To the owner/operator Thank you for choosing a Yamaha watercraft. This owner’s/o perator’s manual contains in- formation you w ill need for proper operation, maintenance, and care. A thorough under- standing of these simpl e instructions will help you to obtain maximum enjoyment from your new Yamah a. If yo[...]

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    Table of contents General and important labels .......... . 1 Identific ation numbers . ............ ....... 1 Primary Iden tification (PRI-ID) number ............ ................. .............. 1 Hull Iden tificatio n Number (HIN) ........ 1 Engine s erial numbe r ............... ......... 1 Emiss ion control informa tion ... ....... 2 Approval [...]

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    Table of contents Turning the waterc raft ... ................. . 47 Stopping the watercra ft ............ ....... 49 Starting o ff ..................... ................. . 49 Capsize d watercraft ............. ............ 52 Beachin g the watercraft ....... ............ 53 Operati ng in weede d areas ............ . 53 After remo ving the waterc [...]

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    General and important labels 1 EJU30261 Identification numbers Record the Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number, Hull Identification N umber (HIN), and engine serial num ber in the spaces provided for assistance when ordering gen uine parts from a Yamaha dealer. Also reco rd and keep these ID nu mbers in a s eparate place in case your watercraft i[...]

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    General and important labels 2 EJU30342 Emission control information This engine conforms to U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for ma - rine SI engines applicable at the time of man- ufacture. EJU30371 Approval label of emission control certi ficate This label is attached to the electrical box and muffler. (See page 27 for Hoo[...]

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    General and important labels 3 EJU30452 Important labe ls Read the following labels before using this watercraft. If hav e any questions, consult a Yamaha dealer. UF2F12E0.book Page 3 Tuesday, July 14, 2009 3:07 PM[...]

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    General and important labels 4 EJU35912 Warning labels If any of these labels are damaged or m issing, contact a Yamaha dealer for replacements. UF2F12E0.book Page 4 Tuesday, July 14, 2009 3:07 PM[...]

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    General and important labels 5 UF2F12E0.book Page 5 Tuesday, July 14, 2009 3:07 PM[...]

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    General and important labels 6 EJU35924 Other labels The following label indicates the co rrect direction to upright a capsized waterc raft. UF2F12E0.book Page 6 Tuesday, July 14, 2009 3:07 PM[...]

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    Safety information 7 EJU30671 The safe use and operation of this w ater- craft is dependent upon the use of proper riding techniques, as well as upon the common sense, good judgment, and ex- pertise of the operator. Every operator should know the following r equirements before riding the watercraf t. ● Before operating the watercraft, read this o[...]

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    Safety information 8 EJU30761 Cruising limitations ● Scan constantly for people, objects, and other watercraft. Be alert for conditions that limit your visibili ty or block your vision of others. ● Operate defensivel y at safe speeds and keep a safe dis tance away from people, ob - jects, and other watercraft. ● Do not follow directly behind [...]

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    Safety information 9 with another boat, whic h could result in se - vere injury or death. ● Follow navigation rules, and state/provin- cial and local laws that apply to watercraft. EJU30771 Operation requirements ● All riders must wear a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) approved personal flotation device (PFD) that is suitable for personal water- craft [...]

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    Safety information 10 know that a hel met could help protect you in certain kinds of acc idents and that it could injure you in others. A helmet is designed to provide some head protection. Although hel mets cannot protect against all forese eable impacts, a helmet might reduce your injuries in a collision with a boat or other obstacle. A helmet ma[...]

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    Safety information 11 ● Scan carefully for swimmers, and stay away from swimmin g areas. Swimmers are hard to see and you could accidentally hit someone in the water. ● Avoid being hit by a nother boat. You should always take the respon sibility to watch for traffic; other boaters may not be watching for you. If they d o not see you, or if you [...]

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    Safety information 12 EJU30850 Hazard information ● When transporting or storing your water- craft, always turn the fuel cock knob to β€œ OFF ” , otherwise gaso line may overflow from the carburetor. ● Never start the engine or let it run for any length of time i n an enclosed area. Exhaust fumes contain carbon mon oxide, a color- less, odorl[...]

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    Safety information 13 contact with the rotating parts of the jet pump. ● Stop the engine and remov e the clip from the engine shut-o ff switch before removing any debris or weeds, which may ha ve col- lected around the jet intake. ● Avoid forceful jet thrust and limited vis ibility while reboarding. Get to a standing or kneeling position quic k[...]

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    Safety information 14 Give-way vessel The vessel which does not have the right-of- way has the duty to take positive and timely action to stay out of the way of the stand-on vessel. Normally, you shou ld not cross in front of the vessel with the right-of-way. You should slow down or change directions briefly and pass behind the other vessel. You sh[...]

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    Safety information 15 provided the other vessel gives you the rig ht- of-way as it should. Overtaking If you are passing another vess el, you are the give-way vess el. This means that the other vessel is exp ected to maintain its co urse and speed. You must stay out of its way until you are clear of it. Lik ewise, if another vessel is passing you, [...]

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    Safety information 16 Many bodies of w ater used by boaters are en- tirely within the bou ndaries of a particular state. The Uniform State Waterway Marking System has been devise d for these waters. This system uses buoys and signs with dis- tinctive shapes and colors to show regulatory or advisory information. The se markers are white with black l[...]

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    Safety information 17 Remember, ma rkings may vary by geograph- ic location. Always consult local boating au- thorities before riding your watercraft in unfamiliar waters. EJU30982 To get more boating safety information Be informed about boating safety. Additional publications and information can be obtained from many organizations, inc luding the [...]

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    Safety information 18 EJU30991 Enjo y your w aterc raf t respo nsibly You share the areas y ou enjoy when riding your watercraft with others and with nature. So your enjoym ent includes a responsibil ity to treat these other people, a nd the lands, wa- ters, and wildlife with respect and courtes y. Whenever and wherever you ride, think of yourself [...]

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    Safety information 19 waterways stay open for the enjoyment of a variety of recreational opportu nities. UF2F12E0.book Page 19 Tuesday, July 14, 2009 3:07 PM[...]

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    Description 20 EJU40652 Watercraft glossary Trolling speed β€œ Trolling ” is the lowest maneuvering speed. You are apply ing little or no throttle. The watercraft is down in the water, and there is no wake. Sub-planing speed β€œ Sub-planing ” is a medium speed. The bow of the watercraft is slightly up from the water s ur- face, but you are stil[...]

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    Descripti on 21 EJU31011 Location of main components 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 1 Steering pole 2 Steering pole cov er 3 Bow rope hole 4 Fuel filler cap 5 Cooling water pilot outlet 6 Hood 7 Hood latch 8 Handlebars 9 Storage pouch 10 Riding tr ay 11 Stern rope hole 12 Jet thr ust nozzle 13 Ride plate 14 Jet intake 15 Drive shaft 16 Intake [...]

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    Description 22 1 Fire e xtinguisher container 2 Fuel cock knob 3 Choke knob 4 Clip 5 Start switch 6 Thr ottle lever 7 Engine shut-off cord ( lany ard) 8 Engine stop s witch 9 Engine shut-off swit ch 10 Fuel tank 11 Battery 12 Silencer 13 Spark plugs/Spar k plug caps 14 W ater separator 15 Muffler 16 Fuel filter 17 Electrical box UF2F12E0.book Page [...]

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    Control function operation 23 EJU31024 Watercraft control functions EJU31152 Engine stop switch β€œβ€ The engine stop switch (red b utton) stops the engine when the sw itch is pushed. EJU31163 Engine shut-off switch β€œβ€ The engine shut-off sw itch automatically stops the engi ne when the clip, on the e nd of the engine shut-off cord (lanyard ),[...]

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    Control function operation 24 will not start. Also, the starter motor co uld be damaged. [ECJ010 40] The engine will not start when the clip is re- moved from the engine shut-off sw itch. EJU31211 Throttle lever The throttle lever increases the engin e speed when the lever is squeez ed. The throttle lever returns automaticall y to its fully closed [...]

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    Control function operation 25 Select the fuel cock knob position from the fol- lowing three positions according to the cir- cumstances of use. OFF: With the fuel cock knob in this position, fuel does not flow to the carburetors. Always turn the fuel cock kn ob to this position when the engine is not running. ON: With the fuel cock knob in this posi[...]

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    Control function operation 26 check the jet intak e for clogging. (See page 70 for information on the jet intake.) TIP: ● If the cooling water passages are dry, it will take about 2 0 seconds fo r the water to reach the outlet after the engine is started. ● Water discharge may not be constant when the engine is running at idling speed. If this [...]

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    Equipment operation 27 EJU40333 Equipment EJU31056 Hood The hood is removable. Remove the hood to access the engine com - partment. To remove the hood: (1) Lift the steering pole and support it with the lock pin. (2) Turn the latch knob to the β€œ OPEN ” posi- tion, and then pull up on the hoo d latch to unlatch the hood. (3) Grasp the hood using[...]

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    Equipment operation 28 To install the hood: (1) Position the hood on the deck so that the two projections at the front of the hood fit under the two stays on the dec k. (2) Push down on the hood latc h, and then turn the knob to the β€œ LOC K ” position to securely lock the hoo d in place. (3) While holding the steering pole, move the lock pin to[...]

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    Equipment operation 29 (2) Unfasten the ban ds, and then remove the storage pouch. To install the storage pouch: (1) Bend the owner ’ s/operator ’ s manual slightly to insert it into the s torage pouch, and then add the tool kit and any other small items. Fold the pouch, and then wrap the strap around it. (2) Install the storage pouch on the ho[...]

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    Equipment operation 30 (4) Loosen the fire ex tinguisher container cap and remove it. To close the fire extinguisher con tainer: (1) Insert the fire extinguisher into the con - tainer, and then install the fire ex tinguish- er container cap and tighten it secu rely. (2) Lower the container on the hood to its storage positi on and secure it with the[...]

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    Operation and handling re quirements 31 EJU31792 Fuel and engine oil requirements EJU31833 Fuel W ARNI NG EWJ0028 2 ● Gasoline and gasoline vapors are ex- tremely flammable. To avoid fires and explosions and to reduce the risk of in- jury when refueling, follow these in- structions. ● Gasoline is poisonous and can cause in- jury or death. Handl[...]

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    Operation and handling requirements 32 (2) To mix them thoroughly, sh ake the con- tainer from side to side. EJU41490 Filling the fuel tank To fill the fuel tank: (1) Before refueling, s top the engine. Do not stand or s it on the watercraft. Never refu- el while smo king, or while in the vicinity of sparks, open flames , or other sources of igniti[...]

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    Operation and handling re quirements 33 EJU40021 Draining the bilge water NOT ICE ECJ01301 Do not run the engine at full throttle when bilge water remains in the engine compart- ment. The bilge water can splash into the engine, which can result in severe dam- age. EJU40920 Draining the bilge water on water A small quantity of bilge water will remai[...]

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    Operation and handling requirements 34 where they touch the body of the water- craft to avoid scratches or damage. [ECJ0 0632] 1 Rubber shoc k cord 2 Tie down UF2F12E0.book Page 34 Tuesday, July 14, 2009 3:07 PM[...]

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    First-time operation 35 EJU32755 Engine break-in NOT ICE ECJ00431 Failure to perform the engine break-in could result in reduced engine life or even severe engine damage. The engine break-in is ess ential to allow the various compon ents of the engine to wear and polish th emselves to the correct operat- ing clearances. This ensu res proper perfor-[...]

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    Pre-operation checks 36 EJU31981 W ARNI NG EWJ0041 1 Failure to inspect or maintain the w atercraft properly increases the possibility of an ac- cident or damage to the watercraft. Do not operate the watercraft if you find any pro b- lem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual, have the watercraft inspected by a [...]

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    Pre-operation checks 37 TIP: To ensure safety and reliability, pre-operation checks should be made each time the watercraft is used. UF2F12E0.book Page 37 Tuesday, July 14, 2009 3:07 PM[...]

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    Pre-operation checks 38 EJU32281 Pre-operation check points EJU40684 Pre-lau nch c hecks Perform the pre-launch checks in the pre-op- eration checklist while the watercraft is on land. To perform the pre-launch checks: (1) Remove the hood. (See page 27 for hood removal and installation procedures.) (2) Perform the checks and make sure that there ar[...]

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    Pre-operation checks 39 Add fuel if necessary. (See page 32 for filling procedures.) EJU32422 Water separator check Make sure that no water has col lected in the water separator. If w ater has collected in the water separator, drain it. (See page 26 for draining procedures.) EJU40181 Engine unit check Check the e xterior of the engine unit for dam [...]

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    Pre-operation checks 40 whole range, a nd that the free pla y is not ex- cessive. Turn the handlebars as far as possible to the right and left to make sure that the jet thrust nozzle moves as the handlebars are turned, and that there is no difference between the right and left fully turned positions of the jet thrust nozzle. EJU32622 Steering pole [...]

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    Pre-operation checks 41 Make sure that there is the proper amount of throttle lever free play when the throttle lever is in the fully cl osed (idle) position. EJU32663 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check Make sure that th e engine shut-off cord (lan - yard) is not damaged. If the cord is d amaged, replace it. WA RNING! Never try to repair the engi[...]

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    Pre-operation checks 42 pouch is sec urely installed. (See page 28 for information on the storage pouch.) EJU40121 Safety equipment check Check that safety equipment meeting the ap- plicable regulations is on bo ard. EJU32352 Hull and de ck check Check the hull and deck for damage or other problem. EJU32655 Jet intake checks Make sure that the jet [...]

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    Pre-operation checks 43 EJU40551 Cooling water pilot outlet check Make sure that w ater is discharged from the cooling water pilot outlet while the engine is running. (See page 25 for more information.) UF2F12E0.book Page 43 Tuesday, July 14, 2009 3:07 PM[...]

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    Operation 44 EJU32902 Operating your watercraft W ARNI NG EWJ0051 0 Before operating your w atercraft, become familiar with all of the controls. Consult a Yamaha dealer about any control or func- tion that you do not fully understand. Fail- ure to understand how the controls work could cause an accident or prevent you from avoiding a n accident. EJ[...]

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    Operation 45 wake, but the watercraft is moving through the water rather than skimming on top of it.) At very slow speeds, it may be nec essary to support your upper-body weight with your el- bows resting on the gunwales, trailing you r legs in the water. Standing After you are comfortable handling the w ater- craft from a kneeling position, try st[...]

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    Operation 46 (2) Turn the fuel cock knob to β€œ ON ” . (3) Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to your left wrist, and then attach the clip to the engine s hut-off switch. (See page 23 for information on operating the en- gine shut-off switch.) WARNING! Check that the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) is attached correctly. If the engine shut-[...]

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    Operation 47 EJU32862 Stopping the engine Release the throttle lever, and th en push the engine stop switch (red button) to stop the en - gine. WARNING! You need throttle t o steer. Shutting the engine off can cause you t o hit an obstacle you are attempting to avoid. A collision could result in severe in- jury or death. [EWJ00601 ] EJU32872 Leavin[...]

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    Operation 48 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 lever completely produces only minim um thrust. If you are traveling at speeds above trolling, you will have rapidly decreas ing ability to stee[...]

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    Operation 49 general, the higher the speed or the sharper the turn, the more you lean. EJU33272 Stopping the watercraft The watercraft is not equipped with a sepa- rate braking system. It is stopped by water re- sistance when the throttle lever is released. From full speed, the watercraft comes to a complete stop in approx imately 90 m (300 ft) aft[...]

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    Operation 50 sharp turns or other maneuvers that make it hard for others to avoid you or understand where you are going. Avoid areas with submerged objects or s hal- low water. ● Take early action t o avoid collisions. R e- member, watercraft and other boats do not have brakes. Do not release the throttle lever when trying to st eer away from obj[...]

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    Operation 51 (5) Pull your other knee up onto the riding tray as the watercraft speed inc reases. (6) Move as far forward as possible without interfering with the movement of the han - dlebars. Keep your body perpendicular to the water, with your weight forward and low. TIP: The watercraft will becom e easier to balance as the speed increases, beca[...]

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    Operation 52 (5) Bring your knees up onto the riding tray and change to a kneeling position as soon as you can do so . (6) Move as far forward as possible without interfering with the movement of the han - dlebars. Keep your body perpendicular to the water, with your weight forward and low. (7) Once the bow drops, and the watercraft has leveled o u[...]

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    Operation 53 cra ft ” on page 72 or β€œ Submerged water- cra ft ” on page 72.) NOTICE: Do not run the engine at full thrott le for at least 1 minute after the engine has bee n re- started. Bilge water in the engine com- partment can splash into the engine, which can result in severe damage. [ECJ005 53] EJU33302 Beaching the watercraft To beach [...]

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    Care and storage 54 EJU41190 Post-operation care W ARNI NG EWJ0032 0 Always turn the fuel cock knob to β€œ OFF ” when storing the watercraft , otherwise fuel could leak out into the engine or en- gine compartment, which would create a fire hazard. After using the watercraft, always take it out of the water, clean it, and store it. Lea ving the wa[...]

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    Care and stor age 55 the procedure again from step 6. NOTICE: Do not supply water to the cooling water passages when the en- gine is not running. The water could flow back through the muffler into the engine, causing severe engine dam- age. [ECJ 00122] (8) Turn the water supply off. (9) Discharge the remaining water out of the cooling water passage[...]

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    Care and storage 56 (4) Unhook the battery bands, and th en re- move the battery from the watercraft. Checking the battery ● Make sure that the battery case is not dam- aged. ● Make sure that the battery termin als are not corroded or damaged. ● Make sure that the breather hose is not clogged or damaged. Checking the electrolyte level Make su[...]

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    Care and stor age 57 (2) If the battery terminals are dirty or corrod- ed, clean them using a wire brush. (3) Apply Yamaha Marine Grease or Yamaha Grease A to the battery termi- nals. (4) Store the battery in a cool , dry place. NOTICE: Always keep the battery charged. Storing a di scharged battery can cause permanent battery damage. [ECJ001 01] To[...]

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    Care and storage 58 EJU33483 Long-term storage W ARNI NG EWJ0032 0 Always turn the fuel cock knob to β€œ OFF ” when storing the watercraft , otherwise fuel could leak out into the engine or en- gine compartment, which would create a fire hazard. Storage for long peri ods of time, such as win- ter storage, requires preventive mai ntenance to ensur[...]

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    Care and stor age 59 ● Steering cable ball joint (handlebar end ) and steering cable inner wire (handlebar end) To access the steering cable ball joint (han- dlebar end) and steering cable inner wire (handlebar end), remove the steering pole cover. (S ee step 1 in β€œ Adjusting the jet thrust nozzle angle ” on page 61 for informa - tion on remo[...]

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    Maintenance 60 EJU33757 Maintenance Periodic checks an d lubrication will k eep your watercraft in the safest and most efficient con - dition possible. Therefore, make sure to carry out the periodic m aintenance. Safety is an ob- ligation of the watercraft owner. Proper main - tenance must be carried out to keep the exhaust emission and sound level[...]

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    Maintenance 61 (2) Remove the four screws, and then re- move the handlebar cove r. (3) Turn the handlebars so that the left han - dlebar grip is facing down . (4) Loosen the locknut. (5) Tighten or loosen the a djusting nut until the desired amount o f friction is obtained. (6) While holding the adjusting nut with a wrench, tighten the locknut to t[...]

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    Maintenance 62 (3) Remove the steering cable pivot bolt. (4) Select the nozzle an gle, install the steer- ing cable pivot bolt with the lock washer in the desired position (P1 or P2) on the steering column, and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque. TIP: The outermost hole in the steering column cannot be used. (5) Securely conn ect the ste[...]

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    Maintenance 63 EJU40830 Periodic maintenance chart The periodic maintenanc e chart gives general guide lines for periodic maintenanc e. Have a Yamaha dealer perform the checks in the foll owing chart. However, maintenance may need to be performed more frequently depending on your operating co nditions. If you have any ques- tions, consult a Yamah a[...]

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    Maintenance 64 EJU41180 Lubrication points Lubricate moving parts with water-resistant grease. (See page 58 for inform ation on the main lubrication points.) Intermediate housing Fill the intermediate housing with water-resis- tant grease through the grease nipple using a grease gun. EJU34225 Chec king th e fuel fil ter Check the fuel filter. The f[...]

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    Maintenance 65 To remove a spark plug: (1) Remove the hood. (See page 27 for hood removal and installation procedures.) (2) Remove the spark plug cap. (3) Remove the spark plug, and then check the condition of the s park plug and the spark plug gap. If the electrode portion is significantly disc olored, if electrode ero- sion becomes e xcessive, if[...]

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    Maintenance 66 EJU34463 Adjust ing th e carb uretor NOT ICE ECJ00172 If the carburetor settings are disturbed by someone who does not have the neces- sary technical knowledge, poor engine performance and damage may result. The carburetor is a vital part of the engin e and requires very sophistic ated adjustments. Most adjustments s hould be left to[...]

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    Specifications 67 EJU34542 Specificatio ns Watercraft capacity: Maximu m peo ple on bo ard: 1 pers on Dimensions: Length: 2240 mm (88. 2 in) Width: 680 mm (26.8 in ) Height: 660 mm (26.0 in ) Dry weigh t: 139 kg ( 306 lb) Performance: Maxim um fue l consum ptio n: 29.0 L/h (7.7 US gal/h, 6.4 Imp.gal/h) Cruising range at full thr ottle: 0.62 h our T[...]

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    Trouble recove ry 68 EJU34561 Troubleshooting If you have any trouble with your watercraft, use the troub leshooting chart to check for th e pos- sible cause. If you cannot find the cause, cons ult a Yamaha dealer. EJU34574 Troubleshooting chart TR OUBLE POSSIBLE CA USE REMED Y P A GE Engin e does no t start (Star ter motor does not turn over) Engi[...]

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    Trouble recovery 69 Engine runs irregu- larly or stalls Fuel Empty Refill as soon as pos- sible 32 Stale or contaminat- ed Hav e ser viced by Y amaha dealer β€” T oo much oil in fuel mixing ratio Correct fuel-to-o il ra- tio to 50:1 31 Choke Knob is left pulled Push fully in 25 Fuel filter C logged or water pooled Hav e ser viced by Y amaha dealer [...]

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    Trouble recove ry 70 EJU34622 Emerge ncy procedure s EJU34634 Cleaning the je t intake a nd impeller W ARNI NG EWJ0078 2 Before attempting to remove weeds or de- bris from the jet intake or impeller area, shut the engine off and remove the clip from the engine shut-off switch. Severe in- jury or death could result from coming in contact with the ro[...]

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    Trouble recovery 71 (2) Remove any weeds or debris from around the jet intake, drive shaft, impel- ler, jet pum p housing, and jet thrus t noz- zle. If debris is difficult to remove, consult a Yamaha dealer. EJU34641 Jumping the battery If the watercraft battery ha s run down, the en- gine can be started using a 12-volt booster battery and jumper c[...]

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    Trouble recove ry 72 (4) Open the fuse holder and replace the fuse with one of the correct amperage. WARNING! Do not use fuses of higher amperage than recommended. Substi- tution with a fuse that has an improper rating can cause extensive electrical system damage and possible fire. [EWJ0080 1] (5) Insert the fuse holder into the electrical box. (6)[...]

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    Trouble recovery 73 (2) Turn the fuel cock knob to β€œ OFF ” . (3) Turn the watercraft over far e nough to drain the water from the engine compart- ment. NOTI CE: Turning the watercraft on its side with the hood removed could cause damage to the steering pole. Use two people to provide enough support to make sure that the steering pole is not dam[...]

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    Consumer information 74 EJU34781 Limited warranty Y AMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. W ATERCRAFT LIMITED WARRANTY Y amaha Motor Corporation is proud of its heritage and reputation for producing products with high standards of quality and workman- s hip. Product excellence provides the cornerstone for our commitment to customer satisfaction. The Yama[...]

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    Consumer information 75 THIS W ARRA NTY GIVES Y OU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND Y OU MA Y ALSO HA VE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH V AR Y FROM ST A TE T O ST A TE. Y AMAHA M O T OR CORPORA TION, U.S.A. P ost Office Bo x 6555 Cypress, Calif ornia 90630 W ARRANTY QUESTIONS AND ANSWER S Q. What costs are my responsibility during the warranty period? A. The custome[...]

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    Consumer information 76 EJU34800 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) K eep your Y amaha protected ev en after your warranty e xpires with genuine Y amah a Extended Service (Y .E.S.). β€’ Y .E.S. is designed and administere d by Y amaha Motor Cor poration to provide maximum owner satisf action. Y ou get uninterrupted factor y-back ed cov erage for e xt[...]

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    Index 2-stroke eng ine oil ................. ................. .. 31 A After removin g the watercraft from the water .................... ................. .. 53 Approval lab el of emission cont rol certificate ..................... ................. .......... 2 B Battery ca re ................ ................. ............. 55 Battery ch ecks...[...]

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    Index O Operatin g in weede d areas .................... .. 53 Operatin g positions ..................... ............. 44 Operatin g the watercraft........ ................. .. 47 Operatin g your watercra ft......................... 44 Operatio n requiremen ts ........ ................. .... 9 P Periodic ma intenanc e chart.................... .. [...]

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