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Equipment operation

EJU40333

Equipment

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Seats

The front and rear seats are removable.
Remove the seats to access the engine com-
partment and watertight storage compart-
ment.
To remove the rear seat:
(1) Pull the rear seat latch up, and then lift up

the rear of the seat.

(2) Pull the seat rearward and remove it.

To install the rear seat:
(1) Insert the projections on the front of the

seat into the stays on the deck.

(2) Push the rear of the seat down to secure-

ly lock it in place.

To remove the front seat:
(1) Remove the rear seat.
(2) Pull the front seat latch up, and then lift up

the rear of the seat.

Seat latch

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Summary of Contents for 2011 WaveRunner FZR

Page 1: ...2011 WaveRunner FZR OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL F2R F8199 12 LIT 18626 09 09 U S A Edition Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft DIC183 ...

Page 2: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft This manual should stay with the WaveRunner if it is sold UF2R12E0 book Page 1 Tuesday July 6 2010 9 21 AM ...

Page 3: ...us situa tion which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury NOTICE ECJ00091 A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the watercraft or other property TIP A TIP provides key information to make pro cedures easier or clearer EJU40400 Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing product improvement this product may not be exactly as described in this ow...

Page 4: ...t control functions 29 Remote control transmitter 29 Yamaha Security System 30 Engine stop switch 31 Engine shut off switch 31 Start switch 31 Throttle lever 32 Steering system 32 Telescopic steering system 33 Cooling water pilot outlets 34 Water separator 34 Watercraft operation 35 Watercraft operation functions 35 Reverse system 35 Quick Shift Trim System Q S T S 36 Watercraft operation modes 37...

Page 5: ...docking the watercraft 79 Operating in weeded areas 79 After removing the watercraft from the water 80 Care and storage 81 Post operation care 81 Flushing the cooling water passages 81 Cleaning the watercraft 82 Battery care 82 Long term storage 85 Cleaning 85 Lubrication 85 Rustproofing 86 Maintenance 87 Maintenance 87 Tool kit 87 Removing and installing the engine cover 87 Periodic maintenance c...

Page 6: ...e 49 for information on the watertight storage compartment MODEL GX1800 K FZR EJU30300 Hull Identification Number HIN The HIN is stamped on a plate attached to the aft deck EJU40470 Engine serial number The engine serial number is stamped on a plate attached to the engine unit See page 44 for seat removal and installation proce dures and page 87 for engine cover removal and installation procedures...

Page 7: ...ocedures and page 49 for information on the watertight storage compartment EJU40490 Manufactured date label This label is attached to the top of the cylinder head See page 44 for seat removal and in 1 Emission control information label location 1 Emission control information label location 1 1 EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY THIS ENGINE CONFORMSTO CALIFORNIA AND U S EPA EXHAUST REGULATI...

Page 8: ...ines These engines are equivalent to the U S EPA s 2006 standards for marine engines Two Stars Very Low Emission The two star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board s Personal Water craft and Outboard marine engine 2004 ex haust emission standards Engines meeting these standards have 20 lower emissions than One Star Low Emission engines Three Stars Ultra Low Emission The three ...

Page 9: ...r label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board s Sterndrive and Inboard marine engine 2009 exhaust emission standards Personal Watercraft and Outboard marine engines may also comply with these standards Engines meeting these standards have 90 lower emissions than One Star Low Emission engines UF2R12E0 book Page 4 Tuesday July 6 2010 9 21 AM ...

Page 10: ...rtant labels 5 EJU30452 Important labels Read the following labels before using this watercraft If have any questions consult a Yamaha dealer 1 2 3 4 5 10 12 8 9 7 6 11 UF2R12E0 book Page 5 Tuesday July 6 2010 9 21 AM ...

Page 11: ...General and important labels 6 EJU35913 Warning labels If any of these labels are damaged or missing contact a Yamaha dealer for replacements 1 2 UF2R12E0 book Page 6 Tuesday July 6 2010 9 21 AM ...

Page 12: ...General and important labels 7 UF2R12E0 book Page 7 Tuesday July 6 2010 9 21 AM ...

Page 13: ...General and important labels 8 EJU35925 Other labels UF2R12E0 book Page 8 Tuesday July 6 2010 9 21 AM ...

Page 14: ...General and important labels 9 The following label indicates the correct direction to upright a capsized watercraft UF2R12E0 book Page 9 Tuesday July 6 2010 9 21 AM ...

Page 15: ...ntained in these materi als EJU30710 Limitations on who may operate the watercraft Yamaha recommends a minimum operator age of 16 years old Adults must supervise use by minors Know the operator age and training require ments for your state A boating safety course is recommended and may be re quired in your state You can find local rules by contacting the United States Coast Guard USCG the National...

Page 16: ...ance boat not a toy Sharp turns or jumping wakes or waves can increase the risk of back spinal injury pa ralysis facial injuries and broken legs an kles and other bones Do not jump wakes or waves Do not operate the watercraft in rough wa ter bad weather or when visibility is poor this may lead to an accident causing injury or death Be alert to the possibility of ad verse weather Take note of weath...

Page 17: ...rec tum or vagina All riders must wear a wetsuit bottom or clothing that provides equivalent protection Such clothing in cludes 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 Eye protection is recommended to keep wind water and glare from the sun out of your eyes while you operate your water craft ...

Page 18: ...se if possible Con sider a helmet meeting Snell or DOT stan dards If you will be engaging in closed course competition follow the helmet re quirements of the sanctioning organization Never operate the watercraft after consum ing alcohol or taking other drugs For reasons of safety and proper care of the watercraft always perform the pre opera tion checks listed on page 58 before operat ing the wate...

Page 19: ...other boaters ex pect you risk a collision Maintain a safe distance from other boats and watercraft and also watch for ski ropes or fishing lines Obey the Rules of the Road and be sure to check behind you be fore making a turn See Rules of the Road on page 17 According to the USCG boats under 6 1 m 20 ft in length like your watercraft must carry a fire extinguisher of a B 1 classifica tion with a ...

Page 20: ...ntact a Yamaha dealer or the U S Coast Guard for more information Watch A watch is helpful so you will know how long you have been operating the watercraft Towline A towline can be used to tow a disabled wa tercraft in an emergency EJU36850 Hazard information Never start the engine or let it run for any length of time in an enclosed area Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide a color less odorless ...

Page 21: ...the engine This means that jet thrust will produce some movement whenever the engine is running There is no neutral position You are in ei ther 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 im pact the handlebars This could increase the risk of back spinal injury par...

Page 22: ...nternational Rules of the Road The rules presented here in this owner s opera tor s manual are condensed and have been provided for your convenience only Consult your local U S Coast Guard Auxiliary or De partment 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 an...

Page 23: ...ing across another vessel s path Overtaking you are passing or being passed by another vessel In the following illustration your watercraft is in the center You should give the right of way to any vessels shown in the white area you are the give way vessel Any vessels in the shaded area must yield to you they are the give way vessels Both you and the meeting vessel must alter course to avoid each ...

Page 24: ...ternational Rules Vessels with trolling lines are not considered fishing vessels Fish ing vessels have the right of way regardless of position Fishing vessels cannot however impede the passage of other vessels in nar row 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 ...

Page 25: ...king System has been devised for these waters This system uses buoys and signs with dis tinctive shapes and colors to show regulatory or advisory information These markers are white with black letters and orange borders They signify speed zones restricted areas danger areas and general information UF2R12E0 book Page 20 Tuesday July 6 2010 9 21 AM ...

Page 26: ...ourse available through the watercraft section of the yamaha motor com website is a free 50 question learning course available to the public Upon successful completion of 80 percent or better the user can request a certificate of comple tion by mail or can download one immediate ly The Online Boating Safety Course provided by the Boat US Foundation is ap proved by the National Association of State...

Page 27: ...in areas like these is unavoidable ride slowly and obey all laws Proper maintenance is necessary to ensure that the exhaust emission and sound levels of your watercraft will continue to be within regu lated limits You have the responsibility to make sure that the recommended mainte nance in this owner s operator s manual is carried out Remember pollution can be harmful to the environment Do not re...

Page 28: ...Safety information 23 waterways stay open for the enjoyment of a variety of recreational opportunities UF2R12E0 book Page 23 Tuesday July 6 2010 9 21 AM ...

Page 29: ...ter speed The watercraft is more level and is skimming on top of the water There is a wake Bow The front end of the watercraft Stern The rear end of the watercraft Starboard The right side of the watercraft when facing forward Port The left side of the watercraft when facing forward Bilge water Water that has collected in the engine compartment Yamaha Engine Management System YEMS YEMS is an integ...

Page 30: ...nts Exterior 3 4 5 6 10 9 7 8 1 2 1 Fuel filler cap page 51 2 Hood 3 Handlebars 4 Rear seat page 44 5 Front seat page 44 6 Footwell 7 Bow eye 8 Cooling water pilot outlet page 34 9 Gunwale 10 Sponson UF2R12E0 book Page 25 Tuesday July 6 2010 9 21 AM ...

Page 31: ...lectric bilge pilot outlet 3 Reboarding grip page 45 4 Reboarding step page 45 5 Jet thrust nozzle 6 Reverse gate page 35 7 Ride plate 8 Stern drain plug page 54 9 Stern eye page 46 10 Speed sensor 11 Intake grate UF2R12E0 book Page 26 Tuesday July 6 2010 9 21 AM ...

Page 32: ...ut off switch page 31 5 Clip page 31 6 Engine stop switch page 31 7 Engine shut off cord lanyard page 31 8 Dual analog meter unit page 39 9 Rearview mirror 10 Glove compartment page 47 11 Remote control transmitter page 29 12 Beverage holder page 49 13 Shift lever page 35 14 Throttle lever page 32 UF2R12E0 book Page 27 Tuesday July 6 2010 9 21 AM ...

Page 33: ...ine cover 2 Air filter case 3 Water separator page 34 4 Fuel tank 5 Battery page 61 6 Flushing hose connector 7 Electrical box 8 Spark plug Spark plug cap Ignition coil 9 Engine oil filler cap page 53 10 Dipstick UF2R12E0 book Page 28 Tuesday July 6 2010 9 21 AM ...

Page 34: ... waterproof Do not sub merge the transmitter or operate it un derwater If the transmitter is submerged dry it with a soft dry cloth and then check that it is operating prop erly If the transmitter is not operating properly contact a Yamaha dealer Keep the remote control transmitter away from high temperatures and do not place it in direct sunlight Do not drop the remote control transmit ter subjec...

Page 35: ...ecurity System settings will be confirmed by the number of beeps when the remote control transmitter is operated and by the UNLOCK indicator light of the dual ana log meter unit See page 39 for information on the dual analog meter unit TIP The beeper sounds two times for the nor mal operation mode or three times for the Low RPM Mode See page 37 for Low RPM Mode activation procedures If the remote ...

Page 36: ...e is not running remove the clip from the engine shut off switch to prevent accidental starting or unauthorized operation by children or others EJU36286 Start switch NOTICE ECJ01310 Do not run the engine over 4000 r min on land Also do not run the engine for more than 15 seconds without supplying water otherwise the engine could overheat The start switch green button starts the en gine when the sw...

Page 37: ...as been selected See page 30 for Yamaha Security System setting proce dures Clip is removed from the engine shut off switch Throttle lever is squeezed EJU31211 Throttle lever The throttle lever increases the engine speed when the lever is squeezed The throttle lever returns automatically to its fully closed idle position when released EJU31261 Steering system By turning the handlebars in the direc...

Page 38: ...w planing speeds or when the engine is off Once the engine slows down the watercraft will no longer turn in response to handlebar input until you apply throttle again or you reach trolling speed EJU37341 Telescopic steering system The position of the handlebars can be adjust ed up or down by operating the lock lever The handlebars can be adjusted to three po sitions To adjust the handlebar positio...

Page 39: ...ine is running at idling speed If this occurs apply a little throttle to make sure that water discharges properly EJU40322 Water separator The water separator prevents water from en tering the fuel tank by collecting any water that has entered the fuel tank breather hose if the watercraft was capsized If water has collected in the water separator drain it by loosening the drain screw To drain wate...

Page 40: ...s the watercraft to move in reverse To shift into reverse 1 Release the throttle lever and let the en gine speed return to idle 2 Pull the shift lever rearward until it stops in the reverse position The reverse gate will lower and the watercraft will start moving in reverse at trolling speed TIP This model is equipped with a function which limits the engine speed in reverse To shift into forward 1...

Page 41: ... get up on plane more quickly when accelerating Bow up positions c and d The bow will go up causing the trim angle to increase There is less water resistance therefore straight ahead acceleration is enhanced TIP The watercraft performance characteristics according to the trim angle change depending on the operating conditions To change the trim angle 1 Reduce engine speed to less than 3000 r min 2...

Page 42: ...mote con trol transmitter that is included with this water craft See page 29 for information on the remote control transmitter TIP The Low RPM Mode can only be activated when the engine is stopped in the unlock mode of the Yamaha Security System Activating and deactivating the Low RPM Mode Activation of the Low RPM Mode will be con firmed by the number of beeps when the re mote control transmitter...

Page 43: ...e ly after the information display turns off the L MODE indicator light will not come on The L MODE indicator light will come on when the engine is started To deactivate the Low RPM Mode Push the L Mode unlock button on the re mote control transmitter for more than 4 sec onds Once the beeper sounds two times and the UNLOCK indicator light blinks two times then comes on the L MODE indicator light g...

Page 44: ...ny operation input within 25 seconds after the engine stops the unit will turn off and en ter a standby state When the engine is start ed again the displays return to their state before the unit turned off and then the unit starts to operate normally EJU37441 Speedometer The speedometer shows the watercraft speed against water The small outer numbers on the meter show the watercraft speed in kilom...

Page 45: ...er from the voltme ter Push the Hour Volt button for at least 1 sec ond The display switches to the hour meter from the voltmeter Voltmeter The voltmeter shows the battery voltage When the battery voltage is normal the volt meter displays approximately 12 volts If the battery voltage has dropped significant ly LO is displayed on the voltmeter If the battery voltage has risen significantly HI is di...

Page 46: ...g If the fuel remaining in the fuel tank drops to about 18 L 4 8 US gal 4 0 Imp gal the low est fuel level segment the fuel indicator and the WARNING indicator light blink and the buzzer sounds intermittently If the fuel level warning is activated refill the fuel tank as soon as possible See page 51 for information on filling the fuel tank After the fuel tank is refilled the warning sig nals will ...

Page 47: ...buzzer sounds continu ously At the same time the maximum engine speed is limited If the engine overheat warning is activated immediately reduce the engine speed return to shore and then make sure that water is be ing discharged from the port left cooling wa ter pilot outlet while the engine is running If there is no discharge of water stop the en gine and then check the jet intake for clog ging Se...

Page 48: ...e check engine warning is activated im mediately reduce the engine speed return to shore and have a Yamaha dealer check the engine TIP Push the Hour Volt button to stop the buzz er UF2R12E0 book Page 43 Tuesday July 6 2010 9 21 AM ...

Page 49: ...and then lift up the rear of the seat 2 Pull the seat rearward and remove it To install the rear seat 1 Insert the projections on the front of the seat into the stays on the deck 2 Push the rear of the seat down to secure ly lock it in place To remove the front seat 1 Remove the rear seat 2 Pull the front seat latch up and then lift up the rear of the seat 1 Seat latch 1 1 Seat latch 1 UF2R12E0 bo...

Page 50: ...rip is used when boarding the watercraft from the water EJU34864 Reboarding step The reboarding step is used to assist in re boarding the watercraft from the water When boarding the watercraft push the re boarding step down until it stops The step re turns automatically to its original position when released WARNING Do not use the reboarding step to lift the watercraft The reboarding step is not d...

Page 51: ...he watercraft EJU34881 Stern eyes The stern eyes are used to attach a rope to the watercraft when transporting or mooring it EJU35146 Storage compartments This watercraft is equipped with the following storage compartments Only the securely closed watertight storage compartment is waterproof If you carry ob jects that must be kept dry put them in a wa terproof bag Make sure that the storage compar...

Page 52: ...t ment 1 Remove the drain plug on the bottom of the storage compartment to drain the wa ter into the engine compartment 2 Securely install the drain plug in its origi nal position EJU31756 Glove compartment The glove compartment is located in front of the seat 1 Hood latch 1 Bow storage compartment Bow storage compartment Capacity 68 4 L 18 1 US gal 15 0 Imp gal Load limit 5 0 kg 11 lb 1 1 1 Drain...

Page 53: ...er from the glove compartment 1 Remove the beverage holder 2 Remove the drain plug on the bottom of the glove compartment to drain the water 3 Securely install the drain plug in its origi nal position 1 Glove compartment latch 1 Glove compartment Glove compartment Capacity 3 5 L 0 9 US gal 0 8 Imp gal Load limit 1 0 kg 2 lb 1 1 1 Beverage holder 1 Drain plug 1 1 UF2R12E0 book Page 48 Tuesday July ...

Page 54: ...urely The watertight storage compartment is re movable To open the watertight storage compartment 1 Remove the rear seat See page 44 for seat removal and installation proce dures 2 Loosen the cap and remove it To close the watertight storage compartment 1 Securely install the cap by tightening it until it stops 2 Securely install the rear seat in its original position EJU41282 Fire extinguisher ho...

Page 55: ...fire extinguisher in the holder and then place the cover over the fire ex tinguisher 4 Securely fasten the cover and the fire ex tinguisher with the band 5 Push the rear of the hood down to se curely lock it in place Make sure that the hood is securely closed before using the watercraft 1 Hood latch 1 Band 2 Fire extinguisher holder and cover 1 1 2 UF2R12E0 book Page 50 Tuesday July 6 2010 9 21 AM...

Page 56: ... taining ethanol and that containing methanol Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if ethanol content does not exceed 10 and the fuel meets the minimum octane ratings E 85 is a fuel blend containing 85 ethanol and therefore must not be used in this watercraft All ethanol blends containing more than 10 ethanol can cause fuel system damage or en gine performance problems Yamaha does not recommend ...

Page 57: ...e the watercraft with a full tank in direct sunlight 8 Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately with a dry cloth 9 Securely install the fuel filler cap by tight ening it until it clicks 10 Push the rear of the hood down to se curely lock it in place Make sure that the fuel filler cap and the hood are securely closed before using the watercraft 11 Securely install the seats in their original positions ...

Page 58: ...ith the engine stopped If the engine was running allow the en gine oil to settle by waiting 5 minutes or more before checking the oil level 2 Remove the seats See page 44 for seat removal and installation procedures 3 Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean 4 Insert the dipstick back into the dipstick tube completely Remove the dipstick again and make sure that the engine oil level is between the mi...

Page 59: ...1 Securely install the seats in their original positions EJU40021 Draining the bilge water NOTICE 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 EJU40033 Draining the bilge water on land To drain the bilge water on land 1 Loosen the stern drain plugs and remove them 2 ...

Page 60: ... the watercraft is operating bilge water in the engine compartment is drawn in by the vacuum that is generated in the jet pump and discharged from the watercraft through the jet thrust nozzle To drain the bilge water on water Operate the watercraft as straight as possible and above planing speed for at least 2 min utes NOTICE Do not run the engine at full throttle for at least 1 minute after the e...

Page 61: ...ercraft other than the bow eye and stern eyes to secure the watercraft to the trailer Otherwise the watercraft may be damaged Wrap the ropes or tie downs with towels or rags where they touch the body of the watercraft to avoid scratches or damage Do not transport the watercraft with the shift lever in the reverse position Otherwise the reverse gate may hit an ob stacle which could cause damage ECJ...

Page 62: ...mponent life To perform the engine break in 1 Check the engine oil level See page 53 for information on checking the engine oil level 2 Launch the watercraft and start the en gine See page 70 for information on starting the engine 3 For the first 5 minutes operate with the engine speed at 2000 r min 4 For the next 30 minutes operate with the engine speed below 5000 r min 5 For the next 1 hour oper...

Page 63: ...rolyte level 61 Steering system Check the steering system for proper operation 62 Telescopic steering system Check the telescopic steering system for proper op eration and check that the handlebars are securely locked in place 62 Q S T S Check the Q S T S for proper operation and check that the Q S T S selector is securely locked in place 63 Reverse system Check the reverse system for proper opera...

Page 64: ...l and check that they are securely installed 66 Hood Check that the hood is securely closed 67 Front and rear seats Check that the seats are securely installed 44 POST LAUNCH CHECKS Cooling water pilot outlet Check that water is discharged from the port left cooling water pilot outlet while the engine is running 67 Dual analog meter unit Check the dual analog meter unit for proper opera tion 67 En...

Page 65: ...en for a few minutes to allow any fuel vapors to escape Make sure that there is no damage inside the engine compartment EJU34214 Fuel system checks WARNING EWJ00381 Leaking fuel can result in fire or explosion Check for fuel leakage regularly If any fuel leakage is found the fuel sys tem must be repaired by a qualified me chanic Improper repairs can make the watercraft unsafe to operate Make sure ...

Page 66: ...y terminals and breather hose are not damaged and that the battery leads and breather hose are connect ed properly WARNING Fire or explosion could result if the breather hose is dam aged obstructed or not connected prop erly EWJ00451 Make sure that the electrolyte level is be tween the minimum and maximum level marks WARNING Never operate the wa tercraft if the battery does not have suffi cient po...

Page 67: ...eft 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 EJU41320 Telescopic steering system checks Operate the telescopic steering system sev eral times to make sure that operation is smooth throughout the whole range Also make sure that the handlebars are securely Diff...

Page 68: ...sure that the jet thrust nozzle moves as the Q S T S selector is operated and that the Q S T S selector se curely locks in place See page 36 for Q S T S operation procedures EJU32634 Reverse system checks WARNING EWJ00031 Do not touch the reverse gate while the shift lever is being operated otherwise you could be pinched Operate the shift lever several times to make sure that operation is smooth t...

Page 69: ...e lowest position and the throttle lever in the fully closed idle position and then make sure that there is the proper amount of throttle lever free play when the throttle lever is in the fully closed idle posi tion See page 33 for telescopic steering sys tem operation procedures EJU40112 Remote control transmitter check Make sure that the remote control transmitter operates properly See page 30 f...

Page 70: ...rmation on operating each switch To check the operation of the switches 1 If the lock mode is selected for the Yamaha Security System setting select the unlock mode See page 30 for Yamaha Security System setting proce dures 2 Push the start switch to make sure that the engine starts 3 As soon as the engine starts running push the engine stop switch to make sure that the engine stops immediately 4 ...

Page 71: ...afety equipment meeting the ap plicable regulations is on board EJU32352 Hull and deck check Check the hull and deck for damage or other problem EJU32656 Jet intake checks Make sure that the jet intake is not damaged or clogged with weeds or debris If the jet in take is clogged clean it See page 95 for in formation on the jet intake EJU32475 Stern drain plug checks Loosen the stern drain plugs and...

Page 72: ... sure that there are no malfunctioning items or oth er problems EJU41810 Cooling water pilot outlet check Make sure that water is discharged from the port left cooling water pilot outlet while the engine is running See page 34 for informa tion on the cooling water pilot outlets EJU37451 Dual analog meter unit check Make sure that the dual analog meter unit op erates properly See page 39 for inform...

Page 73: ...Pre operation checks 68 significantly above or below the specified range Engine idling speed 1250 100 r min UF2R12E0 book Page 68 Tuesday July 6 2010 9 21 AM ...

Page 74: ...deo 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 1 passenger Never exceed the maximum load limit or allow more than 2 persons to ride the watercraft at any time EJU36242 Learning to operate your watercraft Before operating the watercraft always per form the pre opera...

Page 75: ...raft Turn the engine off or keep it at idle Water and debris exiting the jet thrust nozzle can cause severe inju ry To start the engine 1 If the lock mode is selected for the Yamaha Security System setting select the unlock mode See page 30 for Yamaha Security System setting proce dures 2 Move the watercraft to an area that is free from weeds and debris and has a water depth of at least 60 cm 2 ft...

Page 76: ...NG You need throttle to steer Shutting the engine off can cause you to hit an obstacle you are attempting to avoid A collision could result in severe in jury or death EWJ00601 EJU32872 Leaving the watercraft If leaving the watercraft remove the clip from the engine shut off switch to prevent acciden tal starting or unauthorized operation by chil dren or others EJU40221 Operating the watercraft Whe...

Page 77: ...s 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 pro duced The amount of jet thrust in addition to the po sition of the handlebars determines how sharply you turn A More throttle produces higher thrust so the watercraft will tu...

Page 78: ...eeds or when the engine is off Once the engine slows down the watercraft will no longer turn in response to handlebar in put until you apply throttle again or you reach trolling speed EJU37513 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 complet...

Page 79: ...g the watercraft WARNING EWJ00621 Be sure the operator and passenger have practiced boarding from the water while still close to shore before riding A person who has made many unsuccessful at tempts to get back on the watercraft may become fatigued and suffer from expo sure increasing the risk of injury and drowning Board the watercraft in water free from weeds and debris and at least 60 cm 2 ft d...

Page 80: ... the floor of the footwell 5 Look in all directions start the engine and then start off slowly EJU33155 Boarding with a passenger WARNING EWJ00650 Severe internal injuries can occur if water is forced into body cavities as a result of being near the jet thrust nozzle Do not ap ply throttle until the passenger is seated with both feet on the floor of the footwell and is securely holding on to the o...

Page 81: ...ger move to the rear of the watercraft 5 Have the passenger board using the same procedure as the operator place their feet on the floor of the footwell and securely hold on to the operator When the passenger is boarding try to balance the watercraft together with the passen ger 6 Make sure that the passenger has their feet on the floor of the footwell and is se curely holding on to the operator 7...

Page 82: ...he footwell securely hold on to the operator and bal ance there 7 Make sure that the passenger has their feet on the floor of the footwell and is se curely holding on to the operator and then gradually increase the speed to bal ance the watercraft EJU33082 Starting off WARNING EWJ00711 To avoid collisions Scan constantly for people objects and other watercraft Be alert for conditions that limit yo...

Page 83: ... to the engine shut off switch 3 Push the watercraft away from the dock grip the handlebars with both hands and place both feet on the floor of the footwell 4 Look in all directions start the engine and then start off slowly EJU33235 Capsized watercraft WARNING EWJ00671 Improper uprighting can cause injury Be sure to shut the engine off by pulling on the engine shut off cord lanyard to remove the ...

Page 84: ...ng land WARNING You need throttle to steer Shutting the engine off can cause you to hit an obstacle you are attempting to avoid A collision could result in se vere injury or death EWJ00601 NOTICE Never run the engine in water that is less than 60 cm 2 ft deep from the bottom of the watercraft otherwise pebbles or sand could be sucked into the jet intake causing impeller dam age and engine overheat...

Page 85: ... engine over 4000 r min on land Also do not run the engine for more than 15 seconds without supplying water otherwise the engine could overheat After operating and removing the watercraft from the water promptly discharge the re maining water from the cooling water passag es To discharge water from the cooling water passages 1 Make sure that the area around the wa tercraft is clear and then start ...

Page 86: ...supplying water otherwise the engine could overheat Flush the cooling water passages to prevent them from clogging with salt sand or dirt 1 Place the watercraft in a horizontal posi tion 2 Remove the seats and watertight storage compartment See page 44 for seat re moval and installation procedures and page 49 for information on the watertight storage compartment 3 Connect the garden hose adapter t...

Page 87: ...water when rinsing the engine or en gine compartment as severe engine damage could result ECJ00571 3 Drain the water from the engine compart ment See page 54 for information on draining the bilge water 4 Wipe the engine and engine compart ment with a dry cloth 5 Wash down the hull deck and jet pump with fresh water 6 Wipe the hull deck and jet pump with a dry cloth 7 Wipe all vinyl and rubber comp...

Page 88: ...ure that the breather hose is not clogged or damaged Checking the electrolyte level Make sure that the electrolyte level is be tween the maximum and minimum level marks If the electrolyte level is low add distilled wa ter to raise it to the specified level NOTICE Use only distilled water for replenishing the battery otherwise battery life could be shortened ECJ00241 If distilled water was added ch...

Page 89: ...tery 1 Place the battery in the battery compart ment and hook the battery bands onto the holders 2 Connect the positive battery lead red to the positive battery terminal NOTICE Reversal of the battery leads will damage the electrical parts ECJ00261 3 Connect the negative battery lead black to the negative battery termi nal 4 Connect the breather hose to the battery WARNING Fire or explosion could ...

Page 90: ...ft for a pro longed period such as winter storage top off the fuel tank with fresh gasoline and add one ounce of Yamaha Fuel Stabilizer and Condi tioner to each gallon of fuel in the fuel tank be fore starting the engine 2 Clean the watercraft See page 82 for in formation on cleaning the watercraft Wax the hull with a non abrasive wax such as Yamaha Silicone Wax EJU37492 Lubrication Use a Yamaha P...

Page 91: ...fing Spray metallic parts of the hull deck and en gine with a rust inhibitor such as Yamaha Sil icone Protectant and Lubricant Have a Yamaha dealer rustproof the internal engine components UF2R12E0 book Page 86 Tuesday July 6 2010 9 21 AM ...

Page 92: ...establishment or individual Warranty repair however must be performed at an authorized Yamaha marine dealership WARNING EWJ00311 Be sure to turn off the engine when you perform maintenance unless otherwise specified If you are not familiar with ma chine servicing this work should be done by a Yamaha dealer or other qualified me chanic A service manual is available for purchase through a Yamaha dea...

Page 93: ...cover in its original posi tion push it down and then slide it toward the bow 2 Install the engine cover screws and then tighten them to the specified torque 3 Securely install the seats in their original positions 1 Engine cover Tightening torque Engine cover screw 4 5 Nm 0 46 kgf m 3 3 ft lb 1 UF2R12E0 book Page 88 Tuesday July 6 2010 9 21 AM ...

Page 94: ... 100 hours 200 hours 6 months 12 months 12 months 24 months Spark plugs Check clean replace Lubrication points Lubricate Internal engine components Spray lubricant Intermediate hous ing Lubricate Fuel system Check Fuel tank Check clean Engine idling speed Check adjust Throttle shaft Check Water inlet strain er Check clean Bilge strainer Clean Electric bilge pump strainer Clean Impeller Check Jet t...

Page 95: ...ise the en gine could be damaged It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer change the engine oil and the engine oil filter However if you choose to change the oil and filter on your own consult a Yamaha dealer Engine mount Check Nuts and bolts Check Air filter element Check Engine oil Replace 90 Oil filter Replace 90 Valve clearance Check adjust Item Operation Initial Thereafter every Page 10 hour...

Page 96: ...er Starting system Electric Ignition system T C I Spark plug LFR6A Spark plug gap 0 8 0 9 mm 0 031 0 035 in Battery capacity 12 V 19 0 Ah Charging system Flywheel magneto Drive unit Propulsion system Jet pump Jet pump type Axial flow single stage Impeller rotation Counterclockwise Jet thrust nozzle angle 24 0 24 0 Jet thrust nozzle trim angle 10 5 0 5 10 Fuel and oil Recommended fuel Regular unlea...

Page 97: ...ce fuse and check wiring 96 Battery Run down Recharge 82 Poor terminal con nections Tighten as required 82 Terminal corroded Clean or replace 82 Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Engine does not start Starter motor turns over Throttle lever Squeezed Release 31 Fuel Empty Refill as soon as pos sible 51 Stale or contaminat ed Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Fuel tank Water or dirt p...

Page 98: ...e Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Cracked torn or damaged Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Electrical wir ing Loose connection Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Fuel injec tion system Faulty or clogged in jectors Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Warning light or in dicator blinks or comes on Fuel level Empty Refill as soon as pos sible 51 Oil pressure warning Oil pressure dropped Have serviced by Yamaha d...

Page 99: ... engine 42 Oil pressure warning Engine speed reduc tion control activated Add oil 41 Spark plug Fouled or defective Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Incorrect heat range Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Gap incorrect Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Spark plug cap Not connected or loose Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Electrical wir ing Loose connection Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Fuel Stale or contam...

Page 100: ...the engine will overheat and may seize NOTICE If weeds or debris gets caught in the jet intake do not operate the watercraft above trolling speed until they have been removed ECJ00653 If there is any sign that the jet intake or impel ler is clogged with weeds or debris return to shore and check the intake and impeller Al ways stop the engine before beaching the wa tercraft 1 Place a suitable clean...

Page 101: ...rcraft battery Do not touch the positive jumper ca ble to the negative jumper cable 1 Connect the positive jumper cable to the positive battery terminals of both batteries 2 Connect one end of the negative jumper cable to the negative battery terminal of the booster battery 3 Connect the other end of the negative jumper cable to an engine hanger 4 Start the engine and then disconnect the jumper ca...

Page 102: ...ith a fuse that has an improper rating can cause extensive electrical system damage and possi ble fire EWJ00802 5 Securely install the cap by tightening it until it stops 6 Securely install the electrical box cover in its original position 1 Electrical box cover 1 1 Electrical box 2 Spare fuse 3 Fuse 4 Cap 1 Fuse puller Fuse amperage Battery fuse 30 A Main relay drive fuse 10 A Electronic throttle...

Page 103: ...securing the corrugated tube and bilge pump fuse leads TIP Be careful not to drop the plastic ties into the engine compartment 3 Pull out the bilge pump fuse holder from the rubber cover and then remove the fuse cover 4 Replace the blown fuse with the spare fuse of the correct amperage WARNING Do not use fuses of a dif ferent amperage than recommended Substitution with a fuse that has an improper ...

Page 104: ...ong enough so that the watercraft will not collide with the towing boat when slowing down If the watercraft becomes inoperative in the water it can be towed to shore To tow the watercraft Use a towline that is three times the combined length of the towing boat and the watercraft 1 Securely attach the towline to the bow eye of the watercraft being towed 2 Sit astride the seat and hold on to the han...

Page 105: ...amaha dealer service the watercraft as soon as possible If the watercraft was submerged 1 Remove the watercraft from the water and drain the water from the storage compartments See page 46 for informa tion on draining the storage compart ments 2 Drain the bilge water from the engine compartment See page 54 for informa tion on draining the bilge water 3 Have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha deal...

Page 106: ...neglect of the product Examples of abuse and neglect include but are not limited to 1 Racing or competition use modification of original parts abnormal strain 2 Lack of proper maintenance and off season storage as described in the Owner s Operator s Manual installation of parts or acces sories that are not equivalent in design and quality to genuine Yamaha parts 3 Use of lubricants oils and fuel o...

Page 107: ...ch new watercraft before sale 2 Explain the operation maintenance and warranty requirements to your satisfaction at the time of sale and upon your request at any later date In addition each Yamaha dealer is held responsible for his setup service and warranty repair work Q Is the warranty transferable to second owners A Yes The remainder of the existing warranty can be transferred upon request The ...

Page 108: ...ment per occurrence for any reasonable expenses you incur because your Yamaha needs covered service replacement vehicle rental emergency towing phone calls even food and lodging when you are away from home This superb cover age goes into effect when you purchase Y E S so it applies to any warranty repairs as well as covered repairs during your entire Y E S plan period Y E S coverage is honored at ...

Page 109: ... Engine oil 53 Engine oil and oil filter 90 Engine oil level check 61 Engine oil requirements 53 Engine overheat warning 42 Engine serial number 1 Engine shut off cord lanyard check 65 Engine shut off switch 31 Engine stop switch 31 Engine unit check 61 Enjoy your watercraft responsibly 22 Equipment 44 F Fire extinguisher check 66 Fire extinguisher holder and cover 49 Fire extinguisher holder cove...

Page 110: ...7 Rustproofing 86 S Safety equipment check 66 Seats 44 Speedometer 39 Star labels 3 Start switch 31 Starting off 77 Starting off from a trailer 78 Starting the engine on water 70 Steering system 32 Steering system checks 62 Stern drain plug checks 66 Stern eyes 46 Stopping the engine 71 Stopping the watercraft 73 Storage compartment checks 65 Storage compartments 46 Submerged watercraft 100 Switch...

Page 111: ...UF2R12E0 book Page 3 Tuesday July 6 2010 9 21 AM ...

Page 112: ...Printed in USA June 2010 0 4 1 CR YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION USA DIC183 ...

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