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Table of contents

Transporting on a trailer ................ 62

First-time operation ........................ 63

Engine break-in ............................. 63

Pre-operation checks ..................... 64

Pre-operation checklist .................... 64

Pre-operation check points........... 66

Pre-launch checks ........................... 66
Post-launch checks ......................... 72

Operation ......................................... 75

Operating your watercraft ............. 75

Getting to know your watercraft ...... 75
Learning to operate your

watercraft...................................... 75

Riding position .................................  76
Launching the watercraft .................  76
Starting the engine on water ............  76
Stopping the engine .........................  77
Leaving the watercraft......................  77
Operating the watercraft ..................  77
Turning the watercraft ......................  78
Stopping the watercraft ...................  79
Operating the watercraft in reverse

or neutral....................................... 80

Boarding the watercraft ...................  81
Starting off........................................  83
Capsized watercraft .........................  84
Beaching and docking the

watercraft...................................... 85

Operating in weeded areas .............. 85
After removing the watercraft from

the water ....................................... 86

Care and storage............................. 87

Post-operation care ...................... 87

Flushing the cooling water

passages....................................... 87

Cleaning the watercraft .................... 88
Battery care...................................... 88

Long-term storage ........................ 91

Cleaning ........................................... 91
Lubrication ....................................... 91

Rustproofing..................................... 91

Maintenance.................................... 92

Maintenance ................................. 92

Tool kit.............................................. 92
Removing and installing the engine

cover ............................................. 92

Periodic maintenance chart ............. 94
Engine oil and oil filter ...................... 96

Specifications.................................. 97

Specifications ............................... 97

Trouble recovery ............................. 98

Troubleshooting............................ 98

Troubleshooting chart ...................... 98

Emergency procedures .............. 101

Cleaning the jet intake and

impeller ....................................... 101

Raising the reverse gate.................  102
Jumping the battery .......................  102
Replacing the fuses........................  103
Towing the watercraft.....................  105
Submerged watercraft ...................  105

Index............................................... 107

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Summary of Contents for FX HO 2017

Page 1: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL 2017 WaveRunner FX HO FX Cruiser HO F2T F8199 77 E0 UF2T77E0 book Page 1 Monday July 11 2016 9 31 AM ...

Page 2: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft This manual should stay with the WaveRunner if it is sold UF2T77E0 book Page 1 Monday July 11 2016 9 31 AM ...

Page 3: ...rectives applied Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014 30 EU EN 55012 2007 A1 2009 Standards EN 61000 6 2 2005 D A1 A1 B C B C B D B D B E B E B F B F G G G H H H Model Name 6CR Combustion Cycle 4 stroke Fuel Type Petrol ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Essential requirements Standards Other normative document method Technical file Please specify in more detail mandatory standard Annex I A Design and...

Page 4: ...to potential personal injury haz ards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death WARNING EWJ00072 A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa tion which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury NOTICE ECJ00092 A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the watercraft or other property TIP A TIP provides key informati...

Page 5: ...h 27 Engine shut off switch 27 Start switch 27 Throttle lever 28 RiDE lever 28 Steering system 28 Adjustable tilt steering system 29 Cooling water pilot outlet 30 Water separator 30 Watercraft operation 31 Watercraft operation functions 31 Shift system 31 Electric trim system 33 Watercraft operation modes 35 Low RPM Mode 35 No wake mode 36 Cruise assist 37 Instrument operation 39 Multifunction inf...

Page 6: ... 83 Capsized watercraft 84 Beaching and docking the watercraft 85 Operating in weeded areas 85 After removing the watercraft from the water 86 Care and storage 87 Post operation care 87 Flushing the cooling water passages 87 Cleaning the watercraft 88 Battery care 88 Long term storage 91 Cleaning 91 Lubrication 91 Rustproofing 91 Maintenance 92 Maintenance 92 Tool kit 92 Removing and installing th...

Page 7: ...dures and page 54 for information on the removable watertight storage compartment MODEL FB1800 S FX HO FB1800A S FX Cruiser HO EJU36551 Craft Identification Number CIN The CIN is stamped on a plate attached to the aft deck EJU30312 Engine serial number The engine serial number is stamped on a plate attached to the engine unit See page 48 for seat removal and installation proce dures 1 Primary Iden...

Page 8: ...ft A full explana tion of this information is given in the relevant sections of this manual Design category of this personal water craft C Category C This watercraft is designed to operate in winds up to Beaufort force 6 and the associ ated wave heights significant wave heights up to 2 m 6 56 ft see the following TIP Such conditions may be encountered in ex posed inland waters in estuaries and in ...

Page 9: ...wave height is the mean height of the highest one third of the waves which approximately corresponds to the wave height estimated by an experienced observer However some waves will be dou ble this height UF2T77E0 book Page 3 Monday July 11 2016 9 31 AM ...

Page 10: ...nt labels 4 EJU30453 Important labels Read the following labels before using this watercraft If have any questions consult a Yamaha dealer 1 11 7 6 10 2 8 4 12 9 5 3 14 13 UF2T77E0 book Page 4 Monday July 11 2016 9 31 AM ...

Page 11: ...eral and important labels 5 EJU35914 Warning labels If any of these labels are damaged or missing contact a Yamaha dealer for replacements F1B U41B1 21 1 2 UF2T77E0 book Page 5 Monday July 11 2016 9 31 AM ...

Page 12: ...General and important labels 6 F1B U41B1 31 F2S U41B1 30 F0M U41B2 11 3 4 UF2T77E0 book Page 6 Monday July 11 2016 9 31 AM ...

Page 13: ...General and important labels 7 F1S U415B 11 F1B U415B 11 F1S U41E1 11 F2S U41E1 10 F1S U41E1 11 F2S U41E1 10 5 6 7 UF2T77E0 book Page 7 Monday July 11 2016 9 31 AM ...

Page 14: ...General and important labels 8 EJU44231 Other labels F0V U41DB 12 GP8 U416H 01 8 9 F1B U41F5 21 F1S U41E1 11 F2S U41E1 10 10 11 UF2T77E0 book Page 8 Monday July 11 2016 9 31 AM ...

Page 15: ...General and important labels 9 The following CE marking is located on the back of the remote control transmitter 6EY 43394 00 12 13 UF2T77E0 book Page 9 Monday July 11 2016 9 31 AM ...

Page 16: ...oo have read this own er s operator s manual the Riding Practice Guide the Riding Instruction card and all labels EJU30742 Limitations on who may operate the watercraft Yamaha recommends a minimum operator age of 16 years old Adults must supervise use by minors Know your local operator age and training requirements This watercraft is designed to carry the op erator and up to 2 passengers Never ex ...

Page 17: ... it hard for oth ers to avoid you or understand where you are going Avoid areas with submerged objects or shallow water Do not release the throttle lever when trying to steer away from objects you need throttle to steer Always check throttle and steering controls before starting the water craft Ride within your limits and avoid aggres sive maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of control ejection a...

Page 18: ...alling into the water or being near the jet thrust nozzle Normal swimwear does not adequately protect against forceful water entry into the rectum or vagina All riders must wear a wetsuit bottom or clothing that provides equivalent protection Such clothing in cludes thick tightly woven sturdy and snug fitting apparel such as denim but does not include spandex or similar fab rics like those used in...

Page 19: ...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 op eration checks listed on page 64 before op erating the watercraft The operator should grip the handlebars firmly with both hands and the passengers should hold on fir...

Page 20: ... rules and be sure to check behind you before making a turn or slowing down See Safe boating rules on page 18 EJU30841 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 ...

Page 21: ...tle This model is equipped with the Yamaha Engine Management System YEMS that includes an off throttle steering OTS sys tem It will activate at planing speeds should you attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing the throttle lever The OTS system assists in turning by continuing to supply some thrust while the watercraft is decelerating but you can turn more sharp ly if you apply throttle whi...

Page 22: ...se 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 have...

Page 23: ... a bright ly colored one so boat operators can see the person being pulled The wakeboarder or water skier should wear protective clothing Severe internal in juries can occur if water is forced into body cavities as a result of falling into the water Normal swimwear does not adequately protect against forceful water entry into the rectum or vagina The person being pulled should wear a wetsuit botto...

Page 24: ... of a standard ski rope away from any potential hazard The operators of boats and other water craft may not be aware that you are pulling a wakeboarder or water skier Together with the spotter pay attention to others around you and cruise at safe speeds Be alert to the hazard of the ski rope handle snapping back at the watercraft when the wakeboarder or water skier falls or is un able to get up To...

Page 25: ...hese 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 reg ulated 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 refuel or add oil...

Page 26: ...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 integrated computerized management system that controls and adjusts ignition timing fu...

Page 27: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 1 1 Fuel filler cap page 57 2 Hood 3 Handlebar 4 Rear seat page 48 5 Front seat page 48 6 Footwell 7 Bow eye page 50 8 Hull 9 Cooling water pilot outlet page 30 10 Pull up cleat FX Cruiser HO page 51 11 Gunwale UF2T77E0 book Page 21 Monday July 11 2016 9 31 AM ...

Page 28: ...n storage compartment page 53 4 Cleat page 50 5 Handgrip page 49 6 Reboarding step page 49 7 Stern drain plug page 61 8 Reverse gate page 31 9 Jet thrust nozzle 10 Ride plate 11 Stern eye page 50 12 Speed sensor 13 Intake grate 14 Flushing hose connector UF2T77E0 book Page 22 Monday July 11 2016 9 31 AM ...

Page 29: ...op switch page 27 10 Engine shut off cord lanyard page 27 11 VOLT HOUR button page 39 12 SPEED RPM button page 39 13 MODE RESET button page 39 14 START STOP button page 39 15 Cruise assist up switch page 37 16 Cruise assist down switch page 37 17 Throttle lever page 28 18 Multifunction information center page 39 19 Glove compartment page 52 20 Removable beverage holder page 54 21 Tilt lever page 2...

Page 30: ...2 Air filter case 3 Water separator page 30 4 Fuel tank 5 Battery page 67 6 Electrical box 7 Spark plug Ignition coil 8 Removable watertight storage compart ment page 54 9 Engine oil filler cap page 59 10 Dipstick page 59 UF2T77E0 book Page 24 Monday July 11 2016 9 31 AM ...

Page 31: ...CJ00753 The remote control transmitter 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 sun...

Page 32: ...ter TIP The beeper sounds two times for the nor mal operation mode or three times for the Low RPM Mode See page 35 for Low RPM Mode activation procedures If the remote control transmitter is operated while the multifunction information center is in the standby state the center will per form the initial operation and then the set ting is selected To select the lock mode Push the lock button on the ...

Page 33: ...n by children or others EJU42323 Start switch NOTICE ECJ01311 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 switch is pushed Release the start switch as soon as the en gine starts to run If the engine does not start in 5 seconds r...

Page 34: ... is squeezed The throttle lever returns automatically to its fully closed idle position when released EJU43341 RiDE lever When the RiDE lever is squeezed the reverse gate lowers and the watercraft starts moving in reverse If the watercraft is moving forward the watercraft gradually slows down until it stops and then the watercraft starts moving in reverse When the RiDE lever is released it automat...

Page 35: ...sharply if you apply throttle while turning the handlebars The OTS sys tem 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 EJU31294 Adjustable tilt steering system The position of the handlebars can be adjust ed back and forth by o...

Page 36: ...art ed Water discharge may not be constant when the engine is running at idling speed If this occurs apply a little throttle to make sure that water discharges properly EJU40323 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 separa...

Page 37: ...ate lowers and de flects the water jet being discharged from the jet thrust nozzle so that the watercraft moves in reverse or is in neutral When the throttle le ver is squeezed the reverse gate rises and the watercraft moves forward TIP This model is equipped with a function which limits the engine speed in reverse When the engine is started the reverse gate automatically moves to the neutral po s...

Page 38: ...ard 1 Release the RiDE lever 2 Squeeze the throttle lever The reverse gate will rise completely the engine speed will increase the watercraft will start moving forward and the F for ward shift indicator will be displayed 1 RiDE lever 1 Reverse gate 2 Neutral position 1 N Neutral position 1 2 1 1 1 Throttle lever 1 Reverse gate 2 Forward position 1 F Forward position 1 2 1 1 UF2T77E0 book Page 32 M...

Page 39: ...161 Electric trim system The electric trim up switch and electric trim down switch are located at the left handlebar grip and are operated to change the vertical angle of the jet thrust nozzle which adjusts the trim angle of the watercraft The switches can be operated only when the engine is run ning There are 5 positions neutral 2 bow down positions a and b and 2 bow up positions c and d Bow down...

Page 40: ...e gate is in the neutral posi tion lightly squeeze the throttle lever so that the watercraft moves forward 2 Push the electric trim up switch or elec tric trim down switch to select the de sired trim angle TIP When the reverse gate moves to the neutral or reverse position the jet thrust nozzle will automatically return to the neutral position When the reverse gate moves to the for ward position th...

Page 41: ...ge 39 for in formation on the multifunction information center TIP If the remote control transmitter is operated while the multifunction information center is in the standby state the center performs the initial operation and then the setting is se lected To activate 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 th...

Page 42: ... Activation of the no wake mode will be con firmed by the number of beeps when the NO WAKE MODE switch is pushed and by the digital speedometer display of the multi function information center See page 39 for information on the multifunction information center TIP The beeps and the blinking digital speedom eter display also indicate the activation of the cruise assist See page 37 for information o...

Page 43: ...tion information center TIP The beeps and the blinking digital speedom eter display also indicate the activation of the no wake mode See page 36 for information on the no wake mode To activate the cruise assist 1 Operate the throttle lever until the de sired engine speed is reached 2 When the engine speed reaches the de sired cruise assist setting push the SET switch Once the beeper sounds three t...

Page 44: ...e set engine speed will change However the adjustment is limited to a maximum of five increments above or below the initial cruise assist set ting To deactivate the cruise assist Relax your grip on the throttle lever The beeper sounds two times quickly and the di gital speedometer display stops blinking when the cruise assist is deactivated TIP The cruise assist is also deactivated when the engine...

Page 45: ... 25 sec onds after the engine stops the center will turn off and enter a standby state When the engine is started again the displays return to their state before the center turned off and then the center starts to operate normally EJU42331 Analog speedometer tachometer The analog speedometer tachometer has both a speedometer function and a tachom eter function By switching the meter it can be used...

Page 46: ...m the ta chometer Push the SPEED RPM button for at least 1 second after the multifunction information center is activated When the meter switches to the analog speedometer function the SPEED indicator light comes on if km h are selected as the display units The SPEED indicator light blinks three times then comes on if mph are selected as the display units See page 40 for information on switching t...

Page 47: ...is selected the SPEED indicator light blinks once then comes on To switch the digital speedometer display units Push the VOLT HOUR button for at least 1 second within 10 seconds after the multi function information center is activated The digital speedometer display changes When the display units are switched from kilome ters to miles only the SPEED indicator light blinks three times TIP The displ...

Page 48: ...If the battery voltage has dropped significant ly LO is displayed on the voltmeter If the battery voltage has risen significantly HI is displayed If LO or HI is displayed imme diately return to shore and have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft To switch to the voltmeter from the hour me ter Push the VOLT HOUR button for at least 1 second after the multifunction information center is activated ...

Page 49: ... the oil pressure drops significantly the oil pressure warning indicator and the WARN ING indicator light blink and the buzzer sounds intermittently At the same time the engine speed is limited If the oil pressure warning is activated imme diately reduce the engine speed return to shore and then check the engine oil level See page 59 for information on checking the engine oil level If the oil leve...

Page 50: ... speeds could result in severe en gine damage ECJ00042 TIP Push any of the operation buttons for the multifunction information center to stop the buzzer EJU42281 Check engine warning If a sensor malfunction or a short circuit is de tected the check engine warning indicator and the WARNING indicator light blink and the buzzer sounds intermittently If the check engine warning is activated im mediate...

Page 51: ... of the digital speedometer values are shown in miles gallons degrees Fahrenheit EJU43180 Shift indicator This indicator shows the reverse gate shift positions F forward N neutral and R reverse See page 31 for shifting proce dures EJU43190 Trim indicator This indicator shows the trim angle of the jet thrust nozzle One of the two upper display segments will be shown when the trim angle is increased...

Page 52: ... button for less than 1 second The display mode changes in the following order Average speed This display shows the average speed in kilo meters per hour AV KMH or miles per hour AV MPH since the measurement was start ed Tripmeter This display shows the distance traveled in kilometers KM or miles MILES since the measurement was started Fuel consumption per hour This display shows the current fuel ...

Page 53: ...ents are reset automatically when the displays go off 25 seconds after the engine stops To start the measurements Push the START STOP button for less than 1 second The beeper sounds once and the measurements start To stop the measurements Push the START STOP button for less than 1 second while the measurements are being recorded The beeper sounds once and the measurements stop To restart the measu...

Page 54: ...h 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 1 Seat latch 1 1 Seat latch 1 UF2T77...

Page 55: ...not use the handgrip to lift the watercraft The handgrip is not designed to support the watercraft s weight If the handgrip breaks the watercraft could fall which could result in severe injury EWJ00022 EJU37382 Reboarding grip The reboarding grip is used when boarding the watercraft from the water EJU34865 Reboarding step The reboarding step is used to assist in re boarding the watercraft from the...

Page 56: ...873 Bow eye The bow eye is used to attach a rope to the watercraft when transporting mooring or towing it in an emergency See page 105 for information on towing the watercraft EJU34882 Stern eyes The stern eyes are used to attach a rope to the watercraft when transporting or mooring it EJU40423 Cleat The cleat is used to attach a ski rope to the watercraft when pulling a wakeboarder or water skier...

Page 57: ...822 EJU42291 Storage compartments This watercraft is equipped with the following storage compartments Only the securely closed watertight storage compartments are waterproof If you carry objects that must be kept dry put them in a waterproof bag Make sure that the storage compartments are closed securely before operating the wa tercraft EJU42211 Bow storage compartment The bow storage compartment ...

Page 58: ...engine compartment 2 Securely install the drain plug in its origi nal position EJU35164 Glove compartment The glove compartment is located in front of the seat To open the glove compartment Turn the glove compartment knob 90 to the left or right and then lift up the lid 1 Drain plug 1 1 Glove compartment knob 1 Glove compartment Glove compartment Capacity 7 0 L 1 8 US gal 1 5 Imp gal Load limit 1 ...

Page 59: ...compartment is located in front of the boarding platform To open the stern storage compartment 1 Pull the rear of the stern storage com partment latch on both sides of the stern storage compartment lid outward and then unhook the front of the latch from the hull 2 Open the lid To close the stern storage compartment 1 Close the lid 1 Drain plug 1 1 Stern storage compartment latch 1 Stern storage co...

Page 60: ...holder The built in beverage holder is located near the starboard right side of the multifunction information center Removable beverage holder The removable beverage holder is located in the glove compartment See page 52 for in formation on the glove compartment EJU42311 Watertight storage compartments This model is equipped with a built in water tight storage compartment and a removable watertigh...

Page 61: ...page 48 for seat removal and installation proce dures 2 Loosen the cap and remove it To close the removable watertight storage compartment 1 Securely install the cap by tightening it until it stops 2 Securely install the rear seat in its original position 1 Cap 1 Built in watertight storage compartment Built in watertight storage compart ment Capacity 2 5 L 0 7 US gal 0 6 Imp gal Load limit 1 0 kg...

Page 62: ...Unhook the band and remove the fire ex tinguisher cover 3 Place the 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 Fire extinguisher holder and ...

Page 63: ...ing 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 water craft All ethanol blends containing more than 10 ethanol can cause fuel system damage or engine performance problems Yamaha does not recommend gasoh...

Page 64: ...ank Do not leave 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 1 Fuel filler cap Fuel tank capacity 70 L 18 5 US gal 15 4 Imp gal 1 1 Top of the fuel tank 2 Approximately 50 mm 2 in f...

Page 65: ...iately af ter the engine is turned off Coming in con tact with or getting any engine oil on your clothes could result in burns NOTICE ECJ01002 Make sure that debris and water do not enter the oil filler hole Debris and water in the engine oil can cause serious engine damage To check the engine oil level 1 Place the watercraft in a precisely level position on land with the engine stopped If the eng...

Page 66: ...e oil filler cap and re move it 7 Slowly add engine oil TIP The difference between the minimum and maximum level marks on the dipstick is equal to approximately 1 L 1 06 US qt 0 88 Imp qt of engine oil 8 Wait approximately 5 minutes to allow the engine oil to settle and then check the engine oil level again 9 Repeat steps 3 8 until the engine oil is at the proper level 10 Securely install the engi...

Page 67: ... could be damaged allow ing water to enter the engine compart ment Check the O rings on the stern drain plugs and make sure that the plugs are tightened securely before launching the watercraft Otherwise water may flood the engine compart ment and cause the watercraft to sub merge ECJ00363 5 Securely install the stern drain plugs by tightening them until they stop EJU42171 Draining the bilge water...

Page 68: ...e pump continues to operate for a short time after the engine stops EJU42432 Transporting on a trailer When transporting the watercraft on a trailer secure the tie downs to the trailer through the bow eye and stern eyes NOTICE Do not at tach ropes or tie downs to any part of the watercraft other than the bow eye and stern eyes to secure the watercraft to the trailer Otherwise the watercraft may be...

Page 69: ...mponent life To perform the engine break in 1 Check the engine oil level See page 59 for information on checking the engine oil level 2 Launch the watercraft and start the en gine See page 76 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 70: ...ections and electrolyte level 67 Steering system Check the steering system for proper operation 68 Adjustable tilt steering sys tem Check the adjustable tilt steering system for proper operation and check that the handlebars are se curely locked in place 69 RiDE lever Check the RiDE lever for proper operation 69 Throttle lever Check the throttle lever for proper operation 69 Remote control transmi...

Page 71: ...s securely closed 72 Front and rear seats Check that the seats are securely installed 48 POST LAUNCH CHECKS Cooling water pilot outlet Check that water is discharged from the cooling water pilot outlet while the engine is running 72 Multifunction information center Check the multifunction information center for prop er operation 72 Shift system Check the shift system for proper operation 73 Trim i...

Page 72: ...leak Ventilate the engine compartment Leave the engine compartment open for a few minutes to allow any fuel vapors to escape Make sure that there is no damage inside the engine compartment EJU34215 Fuel system checks WARNING EWJ00382 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 ...

Page 73: ... oil level EJU32456 Bilge water check Make sure that no bilge water has collected in the engine compartment If bilge water has collected in the engine compartment drain it See page 61 for information on draining the bilge water EJU32485 Battery checks Make sure that the battery terminals and breather hose are not damaged and that the battery leads and breather hose are connect ed properly WARNING ...

Page 74: ...ecurely held in place EJU32614 Steering system checks Turn the handlebars to the right and left sev eral times to make sure that operation is smooth and unrestricted throughout the whole range and that the free play 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 differenc...

Page 75: ...tem operation procedures EJU43212 RiDE lever checks Operate the RiDE lever several times to make sure that operation is smooth throughout the whole range Also make sure that the RiDE lever returns automatically to its fully closed position when released EJU42181 Throttle lever checks Operate the throttle lever several times to make sure that operation is smooth through out the whole range Also mak...

Page 76: ...n 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 Check the start switch the engine stop switch and the engine shut off switch for proper operation See pages 27 to 27 for in formation on operating each switch To check the operation of the switches 1 If the lock mode is selected for the Yamaha Securit...

Page 77: ...ing the proper specifications EJU40122 Safety equipment check Check that safety equipment meeting the ap plicable regulations is on board EJU32353 Hull and deck check Check the hull and deck for damage or other problem EJU32657 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 101 for in formation on the j...

Page 78: ...e post launch checks 1 Launch the watercraft See page 76 for information on launching the watercraft 2 Perform the checks and make sure that there are no malfunctioning items or oth er problems EJU40553 Cooling water pilot outlet check Make sure that water is discharged from the cooling water pilot outlet while the engine is running See page 30 for information on the cooling water pilot outlet EJU...

Page 79: ...yed shift indica tor See page 31 for shift system operation procedures WARNING To avoid colli sions operate at safe speeds and keep a safe distance away from people objects and other watercraft EWJ01860 EJU43400 Trim indicator check Operate the electric trim switches and check that the trim indicator shows the correct trim 1 F Forward position 1 N Neutral position 1 R Reverse position 1 1 1 UF2T77...

Page 80: ...2 Engine idling speed check Start the engine and warm it up Use the ta chometer in the multifunction information center to make sure that the engine idling speed is not significantly above or below the specified range 1 Trim indicator Engine idling speed 1300 100 r min 1 UF2T77E0 book Page 74 Monday July 11 2016 9 31 AM ...

Page 81: ...u an understanding of the watercraft and its oper ation Remember This watercraft is designed to carry the operator and up to 2 passengers Never exceed the maximum load limit or al low more than 3 persons or 2 persons if a wakeboarder or water skier is being pulled to ride the watercraft at any time EJU33006 Learning to operate your watercraft Before operating the watercraft always per form the pre...

Page 82: ...r WARNING EWJ01531 Do not apply throttle when anyone is at the rear of the watercraft Turn the engine off or keep it at idle Water and debris exiting the jet thrust nozzle can cause severe in jury 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 are...

Page 83: ...e you to hit an obstacle you are attempting to avoid A collision could result in severe injury or death EWJ00602 EJU32873 Leaving the watercraft If leaving the watercraft remove the clip from the engine shut off switch to prevent acci dental starting or unauthorized operation by children or others EJU43410 Operating the watercraft When the throttle lever is squeezed the F forward shift indicator w...

Page 84: ... the combination of handlebar position and the amount of throttle Water sucked in through the intake grate is pressurized by the impeller in the jet pump As the pressurized water is expelled from the pump through the jet thrust nozzle it creates thrust to move and steer the watercraft The higher the engine speed the more thrust pro duced The amount of jet thrust in addition to the po sition of the...

Page 85: ...you attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing the throttle lever see condition C above The OTS system assists in turning by con tinuing to supply some thrust while the water craft is decelerating but you can turn more sharply if you apply throttle while turning the handlebars The OTS system does not func tion below planing speeds or when the en gine is off Once the engine slows down the wate...

Page 86: ...owing down in case you need engine power to steer away from a boat or other obstacle that comes into your path To avoid rear end collisions while oper ating the watercraft check behind you before using the RiDE lever to slow down or stop the watercraft EJU43442 Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral Operating in reverse When the RiDE lever is squeezed the R re verse shift indicator will be...

Page 87: ...ercraft in water free from weeds and debris and at least 60 cm 2 ft deep from the bottom of the watercraft NOTICE Never run the engine in water that is less than 60 cm 2 ft deep from the bottom of the watercraft otherwise peb bles or sand could be sucked into the jet intake causing impeller damage and en gine overheating ECJ00473 EJU42461 Boarding alone 1 From the rear of the watercraft lower the ...

Page 88: ...assen gers are seated with their feet on the floor of the footwell and are securely holding on to the person in front of them or to the handgrip provided Before boarding the watercraft make sure that the engine is stopped If the engine is running the reverse gate may move down and a person boarding could be pinched The heavier the total weight of the operator and passenger s the more difficult it ...

Page 89: ...ns start the engine and then start off slowly EJU33083 Starting off WARNING EWJ00712 To avoid collisions Scan constantly for people objects and other watercraft Be alert for conditions that limit your visibility or block your vi sion of others Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep a safe distance away from people objects and other watercraft Do not follow directly behind watercraft or other ...

Page 90: ...ft from the side 2 Attach the engine shut off cord lanyard to your left wrist and then attach the clip 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 foot well 4 Look in all directions start the engine and then start off slowly EJU44210 Capsized watercraft WARNING EWJ00672 Improper uprighting can ca...

Page 91: ... 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 damage and engine overheating ECJ00473 4 After reaching land stop the engine and then get off the watercraft and pull it up on the beach To dock the watercraft 1 Make sure that there are no boats swim mers or obstacles near the dock 2 Release the throttle l...

Page 92: ...oving the watercraft from the water promptly discharge the re maining water from the cooling water pas sages To discharge water from the cooling water passages 1 Make sure that the area around the wa tercraft is clear and then start the en gine 2 Discharge the remaining water out of the cooling water passages by alternately squeezing and releasing the throttle lever quickly for 10 to 15 seconds 3 ...

Page 93: ...ing 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 removable water tight storage compartment See page 48 for seat removal and installation proce dures and page 54 for information on the removable watertight storage compart ment 3 Open the stern storage compartment See page 53 for information on the stern s...

Page 94: ...rt ment with a small amount of water NOTICE Do not use high pressure water when rinsing the engine or en gine compartment as severe engine damage could result ECJ00572 3 Drain the water from the engine com partment See page 61 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 hul...

Page 95: ...re 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 ECJ00242 If distilled water was added che...

Page 96: ... 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 ECJ00262 3 Connect the negative battery lead black to the negative battery termi nal 4 Connect the breather hose to the bat tery WARNING Fire or explosion could resul...

Page 97: ... 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 88 for in formation on cleaning the watercraft Wax the hull with a non abrasive wax EJU43302 Lubrication Use a suitable marine grease applicator and spray a rust inhibitor between the inner and outer cables ...

Page 98: ...or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any marine SI engine repair establishment or individual War ranty repair however must be performed at an authorized Yamaha marine dealer ship WARNING EWJ00312 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 Yam...

Page 99: ...ts original po sition 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 N m 0 46 kgf m 3 3 lb ft 1 UF2T77E0 book Page 93 Monday July 11 2016 9 31 AM ...

Page 100: ...heck O rings for cracks and deformation Fuel tank Check installation and straps Water inlet strainer Check for clogs and dam age Cooling water hos es Check for damage and leakage and check clamps Engine oil Replace 96 Oil filter Replace 96 Intermediate hous ing Lubricate Spark plugs Check Battery Check state of charge terminals bands and breather hose Battery leads Check terminals Steering master ...

Page 101: ...et vacuum bilge Check hoses for clogs and damage check clamps and clean bilge strainer Electric bilge pump Check operation check hoses for damage check clamps and clean bilge pump strainer Stern drain plugs Check O rings Anode Check for corrosion and clean 2 Valve clearance Check and adjust 2 Rubber coupling Check for cracks inden tations looseness and noise Engine mount Check for damage and peeli...

Page 102: ...l on your clothes could result in burns NOTICE ECJ00992 Do not run the engine with too much or not enough oil in the engine otherwise 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 UF2T77E0 book Page 96 Monday July 11 2016 9 31 AM ...

Page 103: ... system Wet sump Cooling system Water Starting system Electric Ignition system T C I Spark plug NGK 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 24 Jet thrust nozzle trim angle 6 3 0 3 6 Fuel and oil...

Page 104: ...eplace fuse and check wiring 103 Battery Run down Recharge 88 Poor terminal con nections Tighten as required 88 Terminal corroded Clean or replace 88 Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Engine does not start Starter motor turns over Throttle lever Squeezed Release 27 Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer RiDE lever Squeezed Release 27 Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Fuel Fuel...

Page 105: ... 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 warning Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos sible 57 Oil pressure warning Oil pressure dropped Have serviced by Yamaha dealer 43 Engine over heat warning Jet intake clogged...

Page 106: ...speed reduc tion control activated Add oil 43 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 Electrical wir ing Loose connection Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Fuel Stale or contaminat ed Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Air filter Clogged Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Oil buildup Have se...

Page 107: ...he engine will overheat and may seize NOTICE If weeds or debris gets caught in the jet intake do not operate the water craft above trolling speed until they have been removed ECJ00654 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 watercraft 1 Place a suitable clean ...

Page 108: ... the ball joint 4 Raise the reverse gate to the forward po sition TIP While the shift rod is disconnected the re verse gate will not move to the neutral po sition or reverse position even if the RiDE lever is squeezed If the RiDE lever is squeezed while the shift rod is disconnected the watercraft will move forward EJU34642 Jumping the battery If the watercraft battery has run down the en gine can...

Page 109: ...mation on starting the engine EJU43482 Replacing the fuses If a fuse is blown replace it with the proper fuse To replace a fuse 1 Remove the seats and removable water tight storage compartment See page 48 for seat removal and installation proce dures and page 54 for information on the removable watertight storage compart ment 2 While pushing the projection on each lock slide the locks outward 1 Ne...

Page 110: ... spare fuse of the proper amperage WARNING Do not use fuses of a different amperage than recommended Substitution with a fuse that has an improper rating can cause extensive electrical system damage and possible fire EWJ00803 1 Electrical box cover 2 Lock 3 Projection 1 Fuse box cover 1 2 3 2 3 1 1 Electronic throttle valve fuse 2 Fuel pump fuse 3 Main relay drive fuse 4 Main fuse 5 Spare fuse 6 F...

Page 111: ... boat and the wa tercraft 1 Securely attach the towline to the bow eye of the watercraft being towed 2 Sit astride the seat and hold on to the handlebars in order to balance the water craft NOTICE The bow must be kept up out of the water during towing oth erwise water could flood the engine compartment or water could flow back into the engine causing severe engine damage ECJ01331 Tow the watercraf...

Page 112: ...r from the engine compartment See page 61 for informa tion on draining the bilge water 3 Have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha dealer as soon as possible NOTICE Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer inspect the watercraft Other wise serious engine damage could result ECJ00792 UF2T77E0 book Page 106 Monday July 11 2016 9 31 AM ...

Page 113: ... check 66 Engine cover removing and installing 92 Engine idling speed check 74 Engine oil 59 Engine oil and oil filter 96 Engine oil level check 67 Engine oil requirements 59 Engine overheat warning 43 Engine serial number 1 Engine shut off cord lanyard check 70 Engine shut off switch 27 Engine stop switch 27 Engine unit check 67 Enjoy your watercraft responsibly 19 Equipment 48 F Fire extinguishe...

Page 114: ...emote control transmitter 25 Remote control transmitter check 70 RiDE lever 28 RiDE lever checks 69 Riding position 76 Rustproofing 91 S Safe boating rules 18 Safety equipment check 71 Seats 48 Shift indicator 45 Shift system 31 Shift system check 73 Start switch 27 Starting off 83 Starting off from a trailer 84 Starting the engine on water 76 Steering system 28 Steering system checks 68 Stern dra...

Page 115: ...Index 109 Y Yamaha Security System 26 Yamaha Security System settings 26 UF2T77E0 book Page 109 Monday July 11 2016 9 31 AM ...

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