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Maintenance and care

(3) Secure the battery in place.

WARNING!

Fire or explosion could result if the
breather hose is damaged, obstruct-
ed, or not connected properly.

[EWJ00451]

EJU34491

Fuel injection system

If the fuel injection system is malfunctioning,
have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft.

EJU37500

Checking the trolling speed

(1) Place the watercraft in the water.
(2) Start the engine and warm it up. Use the

tachometer in the dual analog meter unit
to check the trolling speed.

If the trolling speed is out of specification,
have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft.

Negative (–) battery terminal: Black lead

Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead

Breather hose

Trolling speed:

1250

100 r/min

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Summary of Contents for FZR 1800

Page 1: ...2009 WaveRunner FZR OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL F2R F8199 10 LIT 18626 08 27 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 UF2R10E0 book Page 1 Friday October 31 2008 9 14 AM ...

Page 3: ...and should remain with it even if the watercraft is subsequently sold In this manual information of particular impor tance is distinguished in the following ways The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTEN TION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED 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 spec...

Page 4: ...ch 31 Engine shut off switch 31 Start switch 31 Throttle lever 32 Cooling water pilot outlets 32 Steering system 32 Telescopic steering system 33 Shift lever 33 Quick Shift Trim System QSTS selector 34 Reboarding grip 36 Bow eye 36 Stern eyes 36 Yamaha Security System 36 Dual analog meter unit 38 Storage compartments 43 Operation 46 Fuel and oil 46 Fuel 46 Engine oil 47 Pre operation checks 48 Pre...

Page 5: ...ust nozzle angle 77 Checking the shift cable 78 Checking the throttle lever 78 Cleaning and adjusting the spark plugs 79 Lubrication points 80 Checking the battery 81 Fuel injection system 83 Specifications 84 Specifications 84 Trouble recovery 85 Troubleshooting 85 Troubleshooting chart 85 Emergency procedures 88 Cleaning the jet intake and impeller 88 Jumping the battery 89 Replacing the fuses 8...

Page 6: ...amped on a plate at tached inside the engine compartment MODEL GX1800 H FZR EJU30300 Hull Identification Number HIN The HIN is stamped on a plate attached to the aft deck EJU30310 Engine serial number The engine serial number is stamped on a plate attached to the engine unit 1 Primary Identification PRI ID number loca tion 1 MODEL YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD ASSEMBLED IN U S A FROM AMERICAN AND JAPANESE C...

Page 7: ...NER S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE ENGINE FAMILY 9YMXM1 814GA CATÉGORIE DU MOTEUR 9YMXM1 814GA SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS CE MOTEUR EST CONFORME AUX NORMES D ÉMISSIONS 2009 EPA DES É U ET DE LA CALIFORNIE POUR MOTEURS NAUTIQUES SI POUR CONNAÎTRE LES SPÉCIFICATIONS ET LES RÉGLAGES À EFFECTUER CONSULTEZ LE MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE FUEL UNLEADED REGULAR GASOLINE VALVE LASH mm IN 0 14 0 23 EX 0 28 0 37 SP...

Page 8: ... lower emis sions than conventional carbureted two stroke engines 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 L...

Page 9: ...sion engines Four Stars Super Ultra Low Emission The four star 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 UF2R10E0 book Page 4 Friday Oct...

Page 10: ... EJU30451 Important labels Read the following labels before operating this watercraft If you need any additional informa tion contact a Yamaha dealer 1 2 3 4 5 11 13 9 10 8 6 7 12 UF2R10E0 book Page 5 Friday October 31 2008 9 14 AM ...

Page 11: ...General and important labels 6 EJU35911 Warning labels If any of these labels are damaged or missing contact a Yamaha dealer for replacements 1 2 UF2R10E0 book Page 6 Friday October 31 2008 9 14 AM ...

Page 12: ...General and important labels 7 UF2R10E0 book Page 7 Friday October 31 2008 9 14 AM ...

Page 13: ...General and important labels 8 EJU35923 Other labels UF2R10E0 book Page 8 Friday October 31 2008 9 14 AM ...

Page 14: ...General and important labels 9 The following label indicates the correct direction to upright a capsized watercraft UF2R10E0 book Page 9 Friday October 31 2008 9 14 AM ...

Page 15: ...ained 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 A...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...ec 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 R...

Page 18: ...se if possible Consider a helmet meeting Snell or DOT standards If you will be en gaging in closed course competition 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 48 before operat ing the waterc...

Page 19: ...ther 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 c...

Page 20: ...tact 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 g...

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: ...ternational 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 ano...

Page 23: ...g 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 ot...

Page 24: ...rnational 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 ve...

Page 25: ...ing 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 UF2R10E0 book Page 20 Friday October 31 2008 9 14 AM ...

Page 26: ...ety Course 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 ...

Page 27: ... 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 refuel or ...

Page 28: ...Safety information 23 waterways stay open for the enjoyment of a variety of recreational opportunities UF2R10E0 book Page 23 Friday October 31 2008 9 14 AM ...

Page 29: ... of main components Front view 3 4 5 6 10 9 7 8 1 2 1 Fuel tank filler cap 2 Hood 3 Handlebars 4 Rear seat 5 Front seat 6 Footwell 7 Bow eye 8 Cooling water pilot outlet 9 Gunwale 10 Sponsons UF2R10E0 book Page 24 Friday October 31 2008 9 14 AM ...

Page 30: ...4 1 6 5 10 9 1 Boarding platform 2 Electric bilge pilot outlet 3 Reboarding grip 4 Jet thrust nozzle 5 Reverse gate 6 Ride plate 7 Stern drain plugs 8 Stern eyes 9 Speed sensor 10 Intake grate UF2R10E0 book Page 25 Friday October 31 2008 9 14 AM ...

Page 31: ...S selector lock lever 3 Start switch 4 Engine shut off switch 5 Clip 6 Engine stop switch 7 Engine shut off cord lanyard 8 Dual analog meter unit 9 Rearview mirrors 10 Glove compartment 11 Remote control transmitter 12 Beverage holder 13 Shift lever 14 Throttle lever UF2R10E0 book Page 26 Friday October 31 2008 9 14 AM ...

Page 32: ...t 1 2 3 4 6 5 9 10 8 7 1 Engine cover 2 Air filter case 3 Water separator 4 Fuel tank 5 Battery 6 Flushing hose connector 7 Electrical box 8 Spark plug cap 9 Engine oil filler cap 10 Dipstick UF2R10E0 book Page 27 Friday October 31 2008 9 14 AM ...

Page 33: ...tays on the deck and then push the rear of the seat down to lock it in place Make sure that the seat is securely installed before operating the watercraft To remove the front seat 1 Remove the rear seat 2 Pull the front seat latch up and then pull the seat off To install the front seat 1 Insert the projections on the front of the seat into the stays on the deck and then 1 Seat latch 1 1 Seat latch...

Page 34: ...k filler cap The fuel tank filler cap is located under the hood To remove the fuel tank filler cap open the hood and then turn the cap counterclockwise See page 29 for hood opening and closing procedures To install the fuel tank filler cap turn it clock wise until it stops Make sure that the fuel tank filler cap and the hood are securely closed be fore operating the watercraft EJU31133 Remote cont...

Page 35: ...r subject it to strong shocks or place any heavy items on it Use a soft dry cloth to clean the remote control transmitter Do not use deter gent alcohol or other chemicals Do not attempt to disassemble the re mote control transmitter yourself Other wise the transmitter may not operate properly If the transmitter needs a new battery contact a Yamaha dealer TIP While the engine is running input from ...

Page 36: ...ically when the clip is removed from the switch such as if the operator falls off the wa tercraft Remove the engine shut off cord lanyard from the watercraft when the engine is not running to prevent unauthorized use by children or others EJU36281 Start switch Push the start switch green button to start the engine The engine will not start under any of the fol lowing conditions 1 Engine stop switc...

Page 37: ...n of the cooling system check that water is being discharged from the port left pilot outlets If water is not being discharged from these outlets cooling water may not be circulating in the engine When this occurs stop the engine and check for the cause See pages 41 and 88 for more information TIP If the cooling water passages are dry it will take about 60 seconds for the water to reach the outlet...

Page 38: ...ne 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 EJU37340 Telescopic steering system The position of the handlebars can be adjust ed up or down using the lock lever The handlebars can be adjusted to three po sitions To adjust the handlebar position 1 Pull the lock lever up and then mov...

Page 39: ...sily EJU31312 Quick Shift Trim System QSTS selector The QSTS selector is located at the left han dlebar grip and is used to adjust the trim angle of the watercraft Operating the QSTS selector changes the an gle of the jet thrust nozzle vertically This changes the trim angle of the watercraft 1 Shift lever 2 Reverse position 3 Forward position 3 2 1 1 Quick Shift Trim System QSTS selector 2 QSTS se...

Page 40: ...mance for most operating conditions To enhance particular types of performance select bow down or bow up EJU31330 Bow down Turn the QSTS selector to a or b and the bow will go down while the watercraft is on plane Bow down puts more of the bow in the water This gives the watercraft more hook which enhances turning performance This position will also help the watercraft get up on plane more quickly...

Page 41: ... it EJU37400 Yamaha Security System The Yamaha Security System functions to help prevent unauthorized use or theft of the watercraft The lock and unlock modes of the security system are selected using the remote control transmitter that is included with this watercraft The engine cannot be started if the security system is in the lock mode The en gine can only be started in the unlock mode See pag...

Page 42: ...hree times then comes on This indicates the unlock mode is selected EJU37420 L MODE low RPM mode The L MODE limits the engine speed to ap proximately 70 of the maximum engine speed The L MODE activation and deactivation can only be selected using the remote control transmitter See page 29 for information on using the remote control transmitter TIP The L MODE can only be selected when the engine is...

Page 43: ...imes and the UNLOCK indicator light blinks two times then comes on the L MODE indicator light goes off and the L MODE is deactivated When the L MODE is deactivated the water craft returns to the normal operation mode EJU37431 Dual analog meter unit The dual analog meter unit displays various watercraft information Dual analog meter unit initial operation When the dual analog meter unit starts oper...

Page 44: ...rs show the speed in kilometers per hour km h EJU37240 Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed The large inner numbers on the meter show the engine speed 1000 RPM r min EJU37250 Information display The information display shows watercraft op erating conditions EJU37261 Hour meter voltmeter The hour meter voltmeter can be used as an hour meter or a voltmeter TIP The hour meter is selected ...

Page 45: ...dealer service the watercraft To switch to the voltmeter from the hour meter Push the Hour Volt button for at least 1 sec ond The display switches from the hour meter to the voltmeter EJU37270 Fuel level meter The fuel level meter is provided for convenient fuel level checking while riding The fuel level meter has four segments which show the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank The display s...

Page 46: ...d the buzzer sounds intermittently At the same time the maximum engine speed is limited to help pre vent damage If this occurs immediately reduce the engine speed return to shore and then check the en gine oil level See page 50 for engine oil level checking procedures If the oil level is suffi cient have a Yamaha dealer check the water craft TIP Push the Hour Volt button to stop the buzz er EJU373...

Page 47: ... for jet intake cleaning proce dures NOTICE If you cannot locate and correct the cause of the overheating con sult a Yamaha dealer Continuing to oper ate at higher speeds could result in severe engine damage ECJ00041 TIP Push the Hour Volt button to stop the buzz er EJU37310 Check engine warning If a sensor malfunction or a short circuit is de tected the WARNING indicator light and the check engin...

Page 48: ...e manuals put them in a waterproof bag Make sure that the storage compartments are closed securely before operating the water craft EJU37330 Front storage compartment The front storage compartment is located at the bow To open the front storage compartment Push the hood latch and then lift up the hood 1 Hour Volt button 1 1 Hood latch 1 Front storage compartment Front storage compartment Capacity ...

Page 49: ...you and then lift up the lid To close the glove compartment Push the lid down until it latches securely Beverage holder A removable beverage holder which includes a transmitter holder is provided in the glove compartment Do not place beverages in the beverage hold er when operating the watercraft 1 Glove compartment latch 1 Glove compartment Glove compartment Capacity 3 5 L 0 9 US gal 0 8 Imp gal ...

Page 50: ...rtment 1 Remove the rear seat See page 28 for rear seat removal and installation proce dures 2 Turn the cap counterclockwise To close the watertight compartment 1 Turn the cap clockwise until it stops 2 Install the rear seat 1 Beverage holder 2 Transmitter holder 1 2 1 Cap 1 Watertight compartment Watertight compartment Capacity 8 7 L 2 3 US gal 1 9 Imp gal Load limit 3 0 kg 7 lb 1 1 UF2R10E0 book...

Page 51: ...nol 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 gasohol con taining methanol because it can cause fuel system damage and engine performance problems To fill the fuel tank 1 Before refueling turn off the engine Do not stand or sit on the watercraft Never re...

Page 52: ...JU31891 Engine oil NOTICE ECJ00281 Use only 4 stroke engine oil Usage of 2 stroke engine oil could result in severe en gine damage Make sure that the engine oil is at the speci fied level Add oil as necessary See page 50 for engine oil level checking procedures Use a combination of the recommended SAE and API engine oil classifications shown in the chart below Fuel tank capacity 70 L 18 5 US gal 1...

Page 53: ...locked in place 54 Shift lever and reverse gate Check for proper operation 54 QSTS Check for proper operation 55 Fuel and oil Check the fuel and oil levels and replenish if neces sary Check the hoses and tanks for leakage 50 50 Water separator Check for water and drain if necessary 51 Battery Check the electrolyte level and battery condition 52 Hood Check that the hood is securely closed 29 Front ...

Page 54: ...operation checks should be made each time the watercraft is used These checks can be completed in a short time It is worth the time spent to ensure safety and reliability UF2R10E0 book Page 49 Friday October 31 2008 9 14 AM ...

Page 55: ...el tank See page 29 for hood opening and closing procedures 2 Remove the seats See page 28 for seat removal and installation procedures 3 Check the fuel level in the fuel tank and replenish if necessary See page 46 for filling procedures 4 Install the fuel tank filler cap and then close the hood and install the seats EJU36882 Engine oil level Check the engine oil level before each use WARNING EWJ0...

Page 56: ...ine oil settles TIP The difference between the minimum and maximum level marks on the dipstick is equal to approximately 1 liter of engine oil 7 Repeat steps 3 6 until the engine oil is at the proper level 8 Install the engine oil filler cap and then install the seats EJU32420 Water separator Check the water separator for water The wa ter separator retains any water that may have entered through t...

Page 57: ...e watercraft and perform the following procedure To drain water from the bilge 1 Remove the stern drain plugs 2 Raise the bow of the watercraft until the water drains 3 After the water has drained wipe the bilge with dry rags to make sure that it is thoroughly dry 4 Install the stern drain plugs NOTICE Before installing the stern drain plugs clean the drain plug threads to remove any foreign mater...

Page 58: ...lace the cover over the fire extinguisher Fasten the cover and the fire extinguisher with the band securely To check the fire extinguisher see the instruc tions supplied by the fire extinguisher manu facturer Always keep the fire extinguisher secured in the holder with its cover in place Always carry a fire extinguisher on board A fire extinguisher is not standard equipment with this watercraft If...

Page 59: ... play between the handlebars and the jet thrust nozzle Pull the handlebars up and down to check that the lock lever and handlebars are locked in place See Telescopic steering system on page 33 for more information EJU36581 Shift lever and reverse gate WARNING EWJ00031 Do not touch the reverse gate while the shift lever is being operated otherwise you could be pinched Check the shift lever and reve...

Page 60: ...ver and check that it returns smoothly to its original position when released 2 Check that the QSTS selector turns smoothly when the lever is squeezed and check that the selector locks in place at each position when the lever is released 3 Check that the angle of the jet thrust noz zle changes when the QSTS selector is shifted from neutral to bow up or bow down If the mechanism does not work prope...

Page 61: ...ut off cord lanyard or tie it together The engine shut off cord lanyard may not pull free when the oper ator falls off allowing the watercraft to continue to run and cause an accident EWJ01220 EJU32671 Switches NOTICE ECJ00410 Do not run the engine for more than 15 seconds when checking the switches on land without supplying water otherwise the engine could overheat Check the start switch the engi...

Page 62: ...aft is in the wa ter See page 32 for more information EJU37450 Dual analog meter unit Check the dual analog meter unit for proper operation while the watercraft is in the water See page 38 for information on proper oper ation of the dual analog meter unit 1 Start switch 2 Engine stop switch 3 Engine shut off switch 4 Clip 5 Engine shut off cord lanyard 4 1 3 5 2 UF2R10E0 book Page 57 Friday Octobe...

Page 63: ...first 5 minutes run the engine at trolling speed only For the 30 minutes of operation after that keep the engine speed below 5000 r min For the 1 hour of operation after that keep the engine speed below 6000 r min 3 Proceed with normal operation EJU32801 Launching the watercraft When launching the watercraft make sure that there are no obstacles behind you Use the remote control transmitter to sel...

Page 64: ...on as the engine starts to run If the engine does not start in 5 seconds release the start switch wait 15 seconds and then try again The engine will not start if the throttle lever is squeezed NOTICE Never push the start switch while the engine is run ning Do not operate the start switch for more than 5 seconds otherwise the battery will be discharged and the engine will not start Also the starter...

Page 65: ...Release the throttle lever and let the en gine speed return to idle 2 Pull the shift lever toward you To shift into forward 1 Release the throttle lever and let the en gine speed return to idle 2 Push the shift lever away from you EJU32882 Leaving the watercraft If leaving the watercraft select the lock mode of the Yamaha Security System and remove the engine shut off cord lanyard to reduce the ch...

Page 66: ...d safety and re liability Check state and local laws before operating your watercraft Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep a safe distance away from people objects and other watercraft Select a wide area to learn in where there is good visibility and light boat traffic Use the buddy system operate with some one nearby Scan constantly for people ob jects and other watercraft Be alert for con...

Page 67: ...ore at tempting to operate the watercraft with a pas senger on board the operator must practice operating the watercraft alone enough to be able to acquire the necessary skills The passenger must always wear a U S Coast Guard approved PFD and a wetsuit bottom or equivalent Do not give a ride to a child whose feet cannot reach the floor of the footwell The passenger should hold on firmly to the ope...

Page 68: ...craft 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 place both feet on the floor of the footwell start the engine and then look in all direc tions before starting off EJU33131 Boarding and starting in deep water WARNING EWJ00621 Be sure th...

Page 69: ... EJU33152 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 operator TIP The heavier the total weight of the operator and passenger the more difficult it w...

Page 70: ...nger to ride in front of the operator 6 Start the engine look in all directions and then accelerate to planing speed To board when it is difficult to balance the wa tercraft at a standstill 1 While the passenger is steadying the wa tercraft pull yourself up onto the boarding platform into a kneeling position and then move to the seat and sit astride to balance the watercraft 2 Attach the engine sh...

Page 71: ...e shut off switch 2 Swim to the rear of the watercraft Pull the watercraft over with your left hand on the ride plate while pushing down on the gun wale with your right hand or foot If the port left side of the capsized wa tercraft is tilting up push down on the gunwale so that the port left side is down before turning the watercraft clock wise NOTICE Do not turn the water craft over counterclockw...

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: ... speed EJU37510 Stopping the watercraft The watercraft is not equipped with a sepa rate braking system It is stopped by water re sistance when the throttle lever is released From full speed the watercraft comes to a complete stop in approximately 130 m 430 ft after the throttle lever is released or the en gine is stopped although this distance will vary depending on many factors including gross we...

Page 74: ... mers or obstacles near the watercraft Reduce speed about 130 m 430 ft away from the dock 2 Slowly approach the dock and stop the engine just before coming alongside it EJU36671 Reverse on waterways Reverse can be used for slow speed maneu vering when it is necessary to back up out of tight spots where you cannot turn around Once the engine is idling shift into reverse and gradually increase engin...

Page 75: ...and an electric bilge draining system that remove water from the engine compartment while you are underway However some residual water will remain therefore remove the stern drain plugs to drain the water See page 52 for bilge drain ing procedures 4 Place the watercraft in a horizontal posi tion 5 Flush the cooling system to prevent it from clogging with salt sand or dirt See page 72 for flushing ...

Page 76: ...s 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 damaged Wrap the ropes or tie downs with towels or rags where they touch the body of the water craft to avoid scratches or damage Do not transport the watercraft with the shift lever in the reverse position Otherwise the re verse gate may hit an...

Page 77: ...ter tap using a garden hose TIP A garden hose is not included 5 Start the engine and then immediately turn the water supply on until water flows out continually from the jet thrust nozzle NOTICE Do not run the engine for more than 15 seconds without supply ing water or over 4000 r min on land otherwise the engine could overheat ECJ01050 TIP If you will be storing the watercraft for a pro longed pe...

Page 78: ...fully charge it if necessary NOTICE Always keep the battery charged Storing a discharged battery can cause permanent battery damage ECJ00101 To check the condition of the battery check the specific gravity of the electrolyte or mea sure the voltage at both battery terminals Charge the battery if the voltage is less than 12 volts It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer check the specific gravity ...

Page 79: ...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 dealer for owners who have the mechanical skills tools and other equipment necessary to perform mainte nance not covered by this owner s operator s manual EJU33801 Owner s operator s manual and tool kit It is ...

Page 80: ...rk plugs Check clean adjust 79 Lubrication points Lubricate 80 Internal engine components Lubricate 2 50 hours or 12 months QSTS cables Lubricate Intermediate hous ing Lubricate 80 Fuel system Check 77 Fuel tank Check clean 77 Trolling speed Check adjust 83 Throttle shaft Check Cooling water pas sages Flush 1 72 Water inlet strain er Check clean Bilge strainer Clean Electric bilge pump strainer Ch...

Page 81: ...bber coupling Check Engine mount Check Nuts and bolts Check Air filter element Check 77 Engine oil Replace 50 hours or 12 months 77 Oil filter Replace 77 Valve clearance Check adjust Item Operation Initial Thereafter every Page 10 hours 50 hours 100 hours 100 hours 200 hours 6 months 12 months 12 months 24 months UF2R10E0 book Page 76 Friday October 31 2008 9 14 AM ...

Page 82: ...f Coming in con tact with or getting any engine oil on your clothes could result in burns NOTICE ECJ00991 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 However if you choose to change the oil on your own refer to the ser vice manual for this watercraft EJU34311 Air filter el...

Page 83: ...sure that it moves back to the fully closed idle position when released Also make sure that the throttle lever free play is within the specified range 1 Adjust the handlebars to the lowest posi tion and face them straight ahead See Telescopic steering system on page 33 for more information 2 Squeeze and release the throttle lever 3 Check the throttle lever free play with the throttle lever in the ...

Page 84: ...and inspect the spark plugs periodi cally heat and deposits will cause the spark plugs to slowly break down and erode If elec trode erosion becomes excessive or if carbon and other deposits are excessive replace the spark plug with the specified plug To remove a spark plug 1 Remove the seats See page 28 for seat removal and installation procedures 2 Remove the engine cover screws and then remove t...

Page 85: ...e wrench as soon as possible 4 Wipe off any water on the spark plug or inside the spark plug cap and then install the cap Push the spark plug cap down until it is securely installed and then in stall the spark plug cap bolts and tighten them to the specified torque If the spark plug cap nearest the stern was removed secure the wiring harness by installing the plastic tie after installing the cap 5...

Page 86: ...istant grease through the grease nipple using a grease gun EJU34452 Checking the battery Check the level of the battery electrolyte and make sure that the negative and positive battery leads are tightened securely Grease quantity Initial 10 hours or 1 month 33 0 35 0 cm 1 12 1 18 US oz 1 16 1 23 Imp oz Every 100 hours or 12 months 6 0 8 0 cm 0 20 0 27 US oz 0 21 0 28 Imp oz 1 Grease nipple 1 UF2R1...

Page 87: ... watercraft To replenish the battery 1 Make sure that the electrolyte level is be tween the maximum and minimum level marks 2 If the electrolyte level is low add distilled water to raise it to the specified level NOTICE Use only distilled water for replenishing the battery otherwise battery life could be shortened ECJ00241 To recharge the battery NOTICE ECJ00250 Do not attempt to charge a battery ...

Page 88: ...rvice the watercraft EJU37500 Checking the trolling speed 1 Place the watercraft in the water 2 Start the engine and warm it up Use the tachometer in the dual analog meter unit to check the trolling speed If the trolling speed is out of specification have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft 1 Negative battery terminal Black lead 2 Positive battery terminal Red lead 3 Breather hose Trolling spee...

Page 89: ...r 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 unlead...

Page 90: ...tall clip 31 Fuse Burned out Replace fuse and check wiring 89 Battery Run down Recharge 81 Poor terminal con nections Tighten as required 81 Terminal corroded Clean 73 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 46 Stale or contaminat ed Have serviced by Yamaha dealer 77...

Page 91: ...ked 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 Fuel level Empty Refill as soon as pos sible 46 Oil pressure warning Oil pressure dropped Have serviced by Yamaha dealer 41 Engine over heated Jet intake clogged Cl...

Page 92: ...ctivated Clean jet intake and cool engine 41 Oil pressure warning Engine speed reduc tion control activated Add oil 41 Spark plug Fouled or defective Replace 79 Incorrect heat range Replace 79 Gap incorrect Adjust 79 Spark plug cap Loose Connect properly 79 Electrical wir ing Loose connection Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Fuel Stale or contaminat ed Have serviced by Yamaha dealer 77 Air filter Cl...

Page 93: ...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 ECJ00651 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 94: ...sitive 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 cables by reversing the steps above NOTICE Never push the start switch while the engine is running Do not operate the start switch ...

Page 95: ...d Substi tution with a fuse that has an improper rating can cause extensive electrical system damage and possible fire EWJ00801 5 Install the cap 6 Install the electrical box cover 7 Install the seats 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 valve fuse 10 A Security system fuse 3...

Page 96: ...ess The bow must be kept up out of the water dur ing towing to prevent water from entering the engine compartment EJU36151 Submerged watercraft If the watercraft is submerged or flooded with water follow the procedure below and consult a Yamaha dealer as soon as possible Failure to do so could result in serious engine dam age 1 Beach the watercraft and remove the stern drain plugs to drain the wat...

Page 97: ...icable Owner s Operator s Manual The owner of the watercraft shall give notice to an authorized Yamaha dealer of any and all apparent defects within ten 10 days of dis covery and make the watercraft available at that time for inspection and repairs at the dealer s place of business GENERAL EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY This warranty will not cover the repair of damage if the damage is a result of abuse...

Page 98: ...h 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 u...

Page 99: ...nt 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 an...

Page 100: ...Enjoy your watercraft responsibly 22 F Fire extinguisher 53 Flushing the cooling system 72 Front storage compartment 43 Fuel 46 Fuel and oil 46 Fuel injection system 83 Fuel level 50 Fuel level meter 40 Fuel level warning 41 Fuel system checking 77 Fuel tank 77 Fuel tank filler cap 29 Fuses replacing 89 G Getting to know your watercraft 61 Glove compartment 44 H Hazard information 15 Hood 29 Hour ...

Page 101: ...ver 33 Shift lever and reverse gate 54 Shifting 60 Spark plugs cleaning and adjusting 79 Speedometer 39 Star labels 3 Start switch 31 Starting the engine 58 Starting the watercraft 62 Steering system 32 54 Stern drain plugs 52 Stern eyes 36 Stopping the engine 59 Stopping the watercraft 68 Storage 72 Storage compartments 43 Submerged watercraft 91 Switches 56 T Tachometer 39 Telescopic steering sy...

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Page 104: ...Printed in USA December 2008 1 0 1 CR YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION USA DIC183 ...

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