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Boarding platform

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Electric bilge pilot outlet

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Reboarding grip (page 41)

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Reboarding step (page 41)

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Jet thrust nozzle

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Reverse gate (page 31)

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Ride plate

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Stern drain plug (page 50)

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Stern eye (page 42)

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UF2R51E0.book  Page 22  Wednesday, June 22, 2011  1:38 PM

Summary of Contents for 2011 WaveRunner FZS

Page 1: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL 2012 WaveRunner FZR F2R F8199 51 E0 UF2R51E0 book Page 1 Wednesday June 22 2011 1 38 PM ...

Page 2: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft This manual should stay with the WaveRunner if it is sold UF2R51E0 book Page 1 Wednesday June 22 2011 1 38 PM ...

Page 3: ...t you to potential personal injury haz ards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death WARNING EWJ00071 A WARNING indicates a hazardous 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 inf...

Page 4: ... switch 27 Start switch 27 Throttle lever 28 Steering system 28 Telescopic steering system 29 Cooling water pilot outlets 30 Water separator 30 Watercraft operation 31 Watercraft operation functions 31 Reverse system 31 Quick Shift Trim System Q S T S 32 Watercraft operation modes 33 Low RPM Mode 33 Instrument operation 35 Dual analog meter unit 35 Speedometer 35 Tachometer 35 Information display ...

Page 5: ...eas 74 After removing the watercraft from the water 75 Care and storage 76 Post operation care 76 Flushing the cooling water passages 76 Cleaning the watercraft 77 Battery care 77 Long term storage 80 Cleaning 80 Lubrication 80 Rustproofing 80 Maintenance 82 Maintenance 82 Tool kit 82 Removing and installing the engine cover 82 Periodic maintenance chart 84 Engine oil and oil filter 85 Specificati...

Page 6: ... 45 for information on the watertight storage compartment MODEL GX1800 L 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 40 for seat removal and installation proce dures and page 82 for engine cover removal and installation procedures ...

Page 7: ...s and page 45 for information on the watertight storage compartment EJU40490 Manufactured date label This label is attached to the top of the cylinder head See page 40 for seat removal and in 1 Emission control information label location 1 1 Emission control information label location 1 EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY THIS ENGINE CONFORMSTO CALIFORNIA AND U S EPA EXHAUST REGULATIONS FOR...

Page 8: ...neral and important labels 3 stallation procedures and page 82 for engine cover removal and installation procedures 1 Manufactured date label location 1 UF2R51E0 book Page 3 Wednesday June 22 2011 1 38 PM ...

Page 9: ...labels 4 EJU30452 Important labels Read the following labels before using this watercraft If have any questions consult a Yamaha dealer 1 5 3 4 6 8 7 11 12 10 14 13 2 9 15 UF2R51E0 book Page 4 Wednesday June 22 2011 1 38 PM ...

Page 10: ...General and important labels 5 EJU35913 Warning labels If any of these labels are damaged or missing contact a Yamaha dealer for replacements 1 UF2R51E0 book Page 5 Wednesday June 22 2011 1 38 PM ...

Page 11: ...General and important labels 6 UF2R51E0 book Page 6 Wednesday June 22 2011 1 38 PM ...

Page 12: ...General and important labels 7 WARNING AVERTISSEMENT WARNING AVERTISSEMENT F2R U41E1 00 F2R U41E1 00 5 6 7 8 UF2R51E0 book Page 7 Wednesday June 22 2011 1 38 PM ...

Page 13: ...General and important labels 8 UF2R51E0 book Page 8 Wednesday June 22 2011 1 38 PM ...

Page 14: ...eral and important labels 9 EJU36411 Other labels The following label indicates the correct direction to upright a capsized watercraft F2R U41E1 00 10 11 UF2R51E0 book Page 9 Wednesday June 22 2011 1 38 PM ...

Page 15: ...neral and important labels 10 For Canada only Except for Canada The following CE marking is located on the back of the remote control transmitter 13 14 UF2R51E0 book Page 10 Wednesday June 22 2011 1 38 PM ...

Page 16: ...erate this water craft until they too have read this own er s operator s manual the Riding Practice Guide the Riding Instruction card and all labels EJU30720 Limitations on who may operate the watercraft Yamaha recommends a minimum operator age of 16 years old Adults must supervise use by minors Know your local operator age and training requirements This watercraft is designed to carry the op erat...

Page 17: ...nce 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 weathe...

Page 18: ... water entry into the 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 ope...

Page 19: ... use if possible If you will be engaging in closed course competi tion follow the helmet requirements of the sanctioning organization Never operate the watercraft after consum ing alcohol or taking other drugs For reasons of safety and proper care of the watercraft always perform the pre opera tion checks listed on page 54 before operat ing the watercraft The operator and passenger should always k...

Page 20: ...boating rules and be sure to check behind you be fore making a turn See Safe boating rules on page 18 EJU30840 Recommended equipment The following items should be carried on board your watercraft Sound signaling device You should carry a whistle or other sound signaling device that can be used to signal other boats Visual distress signals It is recommended that a pyrotechnic de vice which is appro...

Page 21: ... in turning by continuing to supply some thrust while the watercraft is deceler ating but you can turn more sharply if you apply throttle while turning the handlebars The OTS system does not function below 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 P...

Page 22: ... loose clothing or PFD straps can become entan gled in moving parts resulting in severe in jury or drowning Never insert any object into the jet thrust nozzle while the engine is running Severe injury or death could result from coming in contact with the rotating parts of the jet pump Stop the engine and remove the clip from the engine shut off switch before removing any debris or weeds which may ...

Page 23: ...eas or other wildlife areas and keep a respectful distance from fisher men other boats swimmers and populated beaches When travel in areas like these is unavoidable ride slowly and obey all laws Proper maintenance is necessary to ensure that the exhaust emission and sound levels of your watercraft will continue to be within regu lated limits You have the responsibility to make sure that the recomm...

Page 24: ...Safety information 19 waterways stay open for the enjoyment of a variety of recreational opportunities UF2R51E0 book Page 19 Wednesday June 22 2011 1 38 PM ...

Page 25: ...r 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 integra...

Page 26: ...ts Exterior 3 4 5 6 10 9 7 8 1 2 1 Fuel filler cap page 47 2 Hood 3 Handlebars 4 Rear seat page 40 5 Front seat page 40 6 Footwell 7 Bow eye 8 Cooling water pilot outlet page 30 9 Gunwale 10 Sponson UF2R51E0 book Page 21 Wednesday June 22 2011 1 38 PM ...

Page 27: ...ectric bilge pilot outlet 3 Reboarding grip page 41 4 Reboarding step page 41 5 Jet thrust nozzle 6 Reverse gate page 31 7 Ride plate 8 Stern drain plug page 50 9 Stern eye page 42 10 Speed sensor 11 Intake grate UF2R51E0 book Page 22 Wednesday June 22 2011 1 38 PM ...

Page 28: ...t off switch page 27 5 Clip page 27 6 Engine stop switch page 27 7 Engine shut off cord lanyard page 27 8 Dual analog meter unit page 35 9 Rearview mirror 10 Glove compartment page 43 11 Remote control transmitter page 25 12 Beverage holder page 45 13 Shift lever page 31 14 Throttle lever page 28 UF2R51E0 book Page 23 Wednesday June 22 2011 1 38 PM ...

Page 29: ...e cover 2 Air filter case 3 Water separator page 30 4 Fuel tank 5 Battery page 57 6 Flushing hose connector 7 Electrical box 8 Spark plug Spark plug cap Ignition coil 9 Engine oil filler cap page 49 10 Dipstick UF2R51E0 book Page 24 Wednesday June 22 2011 1 38 PM ...

Page 30: ...tter is not completely 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 contr...

Page 31: ... the remote control transmitter is operated and by the UNLOCK indicator light of the dual ana log meter unit See page 35 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 33 for Low RPM Mode activation procedures If the remote control transmitter is operated while the dual analog meter unit is i...

Page 32: ...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 swit...

Page 33: ... been selected See page 26 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 directi...

Page 34: ...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 position ...

Page 35: ...e 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 water ...

Page 36: ... 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 37: ...et 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 S...

Page 38: ...ote con trol transmitter that is included with this water craft See page 25 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 39: ...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 goe...

Page 40: ...y 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 kilome...

Page 41: ... 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 disp...

Page 42: ... 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 47 for information on filling the fuel tank After the fuel tank is refilled the warning sig nals will b...

Page 43: ...zzer 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 See ...

Page 44: ... 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 UF2R51E0 book Page 39 Wednesday June 22 2011 1 38 PM ...

Page 45: ...nd 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 UF2R51E0 boo...

Page 46: ...ip 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 de...

Page 47: ...e 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 compart...

Page 48: ... 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 49: ...r 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 UF2R51E0 book Page 44 Wednesday June...

Page 50: ...rely The watertight storage compartment is re movable To open the watertight storage compartment 1 Remove the rear seat See page 40 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 hol...

Page 51: ...ire 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 UF2R51E0 book Page 46 Wednesday June 22 2011 1 38 ...

Page 52: ...aining 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 ga...

Page 53: ...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 1 ...

Page 54: ...sition on land with 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 40 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 i...

Page 55: ... 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 R...

Page 56: ...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 en...

Page 57: ...rcraft 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 ECJ0...

Page 58: ...onent life To perform the engine break in 1 Check the engine oil level See page 49 for information on checking the engine oil level 2 Launch the watercraft and start the en gine See page 65 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 operat...

Page 59: ...lyte level 57 Steering system Check the steering system for proper operation 58 Telescopic steering system Check the telescopic steering system for proper op eration and check that the handlebars are securely locked in place 58 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 59 Reverse system Check the reverse system for proper operati...

Page 60: ... and check that they are securely installed 62 Hood Check that the hood is securely closed 63 Front and rear seats Check that the seats are securely installed 40 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 63 Dual analog meter unit Check the dual analog meter unit for proper opera tion 63 Eng...

Page 61: ...n 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 t...

Page 62: ... 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 pow...

Page 63: ...ft 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 Diffe...

Page 64: ...ure 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 32 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 th...

Page 65: ... 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 29 for telescopic steering sys tem operation procedures EJU40112 Remote control transmitter check Make sure that the remote control transmitter operates properly See page 26 fo...

Page 66: ...ation 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 26 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 Re...

Page 67: ...ing 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 90 for in formation on the jet intake EJU32475 Stern drain plug checks Loosen the stern drain plugs and remove them and the...

Page 68: ...10 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 30 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 35 for information on proper operation of the dual analog meter unit EJU41330 Engin...

Page 69: ...1 These materials should give you an understanding of the watercraft and its opera tion 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 EJU36042 Learning to operate your watercraft Before operating the watercraft always per form the pre operation checks listed on page 54 T...

Page 70: ...ft 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 26 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 f...

Page 71: ...G 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 When...

Page 72: ... 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 tur...

Page 73: ...eds 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 complete...

Page 74: ... 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 de...

Page 75: ...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 op...

Page 76: ...r 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 L...

Page 77: ...e 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 you...

Page 78: ...o 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 cl...

Page 79: ... 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 overheatin...

Page 80: ...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 t...

Page 81: ...upplying 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 40 for seat re moval and installation procedures and page 45 for information on the watertight storage compartment 3 Connect the garden hose adapter to...

Page 82: ... pressure 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 50 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 r...

Page 83: ...yte 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 check the battery voltage It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer check th...

Page 84: ...he 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 re sult if the breather hose ...

Page 85: ...s winter storage top off the fuel tank with fresh gasoline and add fuel stabilizer and conditioner to the fuel tank ac cording to the manufacturer s instruction be fore starting the engine 2 Clean the watercraft See page 77 for in formation on cleaning the watercraft Wax the hull with a non abrasive wax EJU41260 Lubrication Use a suitable marine grease applicator to pressure lubricate the cables a...

Page 86: ...Care and storage 81 Have a Yamaha dealer rustproof the internal engine components UF2R51E0 book Page 81 Wednesday June 22 2011 1 38 PM ...

Page 87: ...ent or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any marine SI engine re pair 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 ...

Page 88: ...s original posi tion and then push it down 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 UF2R51E0 book Page 83 Wednesday June 22 2011 1 38 PM ...

Page 89: ...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 th...

Page 90: ...e 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 85 Oil filter Replace 85 Valve clearance Check adjust Item Operation Initial Thereafter every Page 10 hours ...

Page 91: ...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 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 unleade...

Page 92: ... fuse and check wiring 91 Battery Run down Recharge 77 Poor terminal con nections Tighten as required 77 Terminal corroded Clean or replace 77 Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Engine does not start Starter motor turns over Throttle lever Squeezed Release 27 Fuel Empty Refill as soon as pos sible 47 Stale or contaminat ed Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Fuel tank Water or dirt pre...

Page 93: ... 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 47 Oil pressure warning Oil pressure dropped Have serviced by Yamaha de...

Page 94: ...ngine 38 Oil pressure warning Engine speed reduc tion control activated Add oil 37 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 contamin...

Page 95: ...e 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 c...

Page 96: ...raft 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 cabl...

Page 97: ...th 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 98: ...ecuring 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 r...

Page 99: ...ng 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 hand...

Page 100: ...maha 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 42 for informa tion on draining the storage compart ments 2 Drain the bilge water from the engine compartment See page 50 for informa tion on draining the bilge water 3 Have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha deale...

Page 101: ...Engine oil 49 Engine oil and oil filter 85 Engine oil level check 57 Engine oil requirements 49 Engine overheat warning 38 Engine serial number 1 Engine shut off cord lanyard check 61 Engine shut off switch 27 Engine stop switch 27 Engine unit check 57 Enjoy your watercraft responsibly 18 Equipment 40 F Fire extinguisher check 62 Fire extinguisher holder and cover 45 Fire extinguisher holder cover...

Page 102: ...g position 65 Rustproofing 80 S Safe boating rules 18 Safety equipment check 62 Seats 40 Speedometer 35 Start switch 27 Starting off 72 Starting off from a trailer 73 Starting the engine on water 65 Steering system 28 Steering system checks 58 Stern drain plug checks 62 Stern eyes 42 Stopping the engine 66 Stopping the watercraft 68 Storage compartment checks 61 Storage compartments 42 Submerged w...

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