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Features and functions

engine warning indicator begin to blink, and
the buzzer sounds intermittently.

If this occurs, reduce the engine speed, return
to shore, and have a Yamaha dealer check
the engine.

EJU31680

Storage compartments

A front storage compartment and a glove
compartment are provided.

NOTE:

●

Make sure that the storage compartments
are securely closed before operating the
watercraft.

●

The storage compartments are not de-
signed to be waterproof. If you carry objects
that must be kept dry, such as the manuals,
put them in a waterproof bag.

EJU31701

Front storage compartment

The front storage compartment is located at
the bow.

To open the front storage compartment, push
the hood latch down, and then lift up the hood.

Hood latch

Front storage compartment

Front storage compartment:

Capacity:

16.0 L (4.2 US gal) (3.5 Imp.gal)

Load limit:

5.0 kg (11 lb)

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Summary of Contents for GP1300R WaveRunner 2008

Page 1: ...2008 WaveRunner GP1300R OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION F1G F8199 15 U S A Edition LIT 18626 07 48 ...

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Page 3: ...d 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 EWJ00060 Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the machine operator the passenger a by stander or a person insp...

Page 4: ... switch 28 Engine shut off switch 28 Start switch 29 Throttle lever 29 Cooling water pilot outlets 29 Steering system 30 Quick Shift Trim System QSTS selector 31 Handgrip 32 Bow eye 32 Stern rope holes 33 Yamaha Engine Management System YEMS 33 Multifunction information center 33 Storage compartments 38 Yamaha Adjustable Sponsons YAS 39 Operation 41 Fuel and oil 41 Gasoline 41 2 stroke engine oil ...

Page 5: ... nozzle angle 72 Checking and adjusting the throttle cable 73 Cleaning and adjusting the spark plugs 73 Lubrication points 74 Checking the battery 75 Fuel injection system 77 Bleeding the oil pump 77 Adjusting the Yamaha Adjustable Sponsons YAS 77 Specifications 79 Specifications 79 Trouble recovery 80 Troubleshooting 80 Troubleshooting chart 80 Emergency procedures 83 Cleaning the jet intake and ...

Page 6: ...r watercraft is stolen EJU30281 Primary Identification PRI ID number The PRI ID number is stamped on a plate at tached inside the engine compartment MODEL GP1300 G GP1300R EJU30290 Hull Identification Number HIN The HIN is stamped on a plate attached to the hull on the aft starboard right side EJU30310 Engine serial number The engine serial number is stamped on a plate attached to the engine unit ...

Page 7: ...ontrol certificate This label is attached to the electrical box and the intake side of the crankcase New Technology Catalytic converter EJU30420 Manufactured date label This label is attached to the electrical box and the intake side of the crankcase 1 Emission control information label location 1 Emission control information label location 1 Manufactured date label location 1 Manufactured date la...

Page 8: ...ard s Personal Water craft and Outboard marine engine 2004 ex haust emission standards Engines meeting these standards have 20 lower emissions than One Star Low Emission engines Three Stars Ultra Low Emission The three star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board s Personal Watercraft and Outboard marine engine 2008 exhaust emission standards or the Sterndrive and Inboard marine...

Page 9: ...General and important labels 4 standards have 90 lower emissions than One Star Low Emission engines ...

Page 10: ...General and important labels 5 EJU30450 Important labels ...

Page 11: ...General and important labels 6 EJU35910 Warning labels ...

Page 12: ...General and important labels 7 ...

Page 13: ...General and important labels 8 EJU35923 Other labels ...

Page 14: ...General and important labels 9 The following label indicates the correct direction to upright a capsized watercraft ...

Page 15: ...he video may help reinforce the information contained 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 t...

Page 16: ...ol ejection and collision This is a high performance 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 po...

Page 17: ...ful 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 ...

Page 18: ...r the likeli hood of traffic congestion and the water surface conditions If you decide to wear a helmet based upon your riding circum stances choose one carefully Look for a helmet designed for personal watercraft use 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 NEVE...

Page 19: ... water Avoid being hit by another boat You should always take the responsibility to watch for traffic other boaters may not be watching for you If they do not see you or if you ma neuver more quickly than other boaters ex pect you risk a collision Maintain a safe distance from other boats and watercraft and also watch for ski ropes or fishing lines Obey the Rules of the Road and be sure to check b...

Page 20: ...l know how long you have been operating the watercraft Towline A towline can be used to tow a disabled wa tercraft in an emergency EJU30860 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 gas that may cause loss of consciousness and death within a short time Always operate the watercraft ...

Page 21: ...he watercraft will no longer turn in response to handlebar input until you apply throttle again or you reach trolling speed Practice turning in an open area without ob stacles until you have a good feel for this maneuver This watercraft is water jet propelled The jet pump is directly connected to the engine This means that jet thrust will produce some movement whenever the engine is running There ...

Page 22: ...sel The vessel with the right of way has the duty to continue its course and speed except to avoid an immediate collision When you main tain your direction and speed the other vessel will be able to determine how best to avoid you Give way vessel The vessel which does not have the right of way has the duty to take positive and timely action to stay out of the way of the stand on vessel Normally yo...

Page 23: ...he right of way as it should Overtaking If you are passing another vessel you are the give way vessel This means that the other vessel is expected to maintain its course and speed You must stay out of its way until you are clear of it Likewise if another vessel is passing you you should maintain your speed and direction so that the other vessel can steer itself around you Other special situations ...

Page 24: ...navigation by the lateral system of buoyage Simply put buoys and markers have an arrangement of shapes colors num bers and lights to show which side of the buoy a boater should pass on when navigat ing in a particular direction The markings on these buoys are oriented from the perspective of being entered from seaward the boater is going towards the harbor Red buoys are passed on your starboard ri...

Page 25: ... They signify speed zones restricted areas danger areas and general information Remember markings may vary by geograph ic location Always consult local boating au thorities before riding your watercraft in unfamiliar waters ...

Page 26: ...site is a free 50 question learning course available to the public Upon successful completion of 80 percent or better the user can request a certificate of comple tion by mail or can download one immediate ly The Online Boating Safety Course provided by the Boat US Foundation is ap proved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators NASBLA and recognized by the United States Coa...

Page 27: ...er 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 recommended mainte nance in this owner s operator s manual is carried out ...

Page 28: ...Features and functions 23 EJU31010 Location of main components Front view 1 Handlebars 2 Seat 3 Footwell 4 Yamaha Adjustable Sponson YAS 5 Gunwale 6 Cooling water pilot outlet 7 Bow eye 8 Hood ...

Page 29: ...Features and functions 24 Rear view 1 Fuel tank filler cap 2 Intake grate 3 Speed sensor 4 Stern drain plugs 5 Ride plate 6 Jet thrust nozzle 7 Stern rope hole 8 Handgrip 9 Glove compartment ...

Page 30: ...Control system 1 Engine shut off cord lanyard 2 Engine stop switch 3 Clip 4 Quick Shift Trim System QSTS selector 5 Engine shut off switch 6 Start switch 7 Multifunction information center 8 Throttle lever 9 Oil tank filler cap ...

Page 31: ...functions 26 Engine compartment 1 Spark plugs Spark plug caps 2 Electrical box 3 Flushing hose connector 4 Spark plug lead 5 Muffler 6 Fuel tank 7 Oil tank 8 Battery 9 Fire extinguisher container 10 Water separator ...

Page 32: ... latch up and then pull the seat off To install the seat Insert the projection on the front of the seat into the stay on the deck and then push the rear of the seat down to lock it in place secure ly NOTE Make sure that the seat is securely installed before operating the watercraft EJU31061 Hood To open the hood push the hood latch down and then lift up the hood 1 Seat latch 1 Hood latch ...

Page 33: ...t EJU31100 Oil tank filler cap To remove the oil tank filler cap turn it coun terclockwise NOTE Make sure that the oil tank filler cap is secure ly closed before operating the watercraft EJU31150 Engine stop switch Push the engine stop switch red button to stop the engine normally EJU31160 Engine shut off switch Insert the clip on the end of the engine shut off cord under the engine shut off switc...

Page 34: ...the engine is not running EJU31180 Start switch Push the start switch green button to start the engine NOTE The engine will not start when the clip is re moved from the engine shut off switch or if the throttle lever is squeezed EJU31210 Throttle lever Squeeze the throttle lever to increase engine speed Release the throttle lever to decrease engine speed or to return it to the idle position EJU312...

Page 35: ...n the handlebars are turned the angle of the jet thrust nozzle is changed and the direc tion of the watercraft is changed accordingly Since the strength of the jet thrust determines the speed and degree of a turn throttle must always be applied when attempting a turn ex cept at trolling speed This model is equipped with the Yamaha En gine Management System YEMS that in cludes an off throttle steer...

Page 36: ... 2 bow down positions a and b neutral N and 2 bow up posi tions c and d To change the trim angle 1 Reduce engine speed to less than 3000 r min 2 Squeeze the QSTS selector lock lever and then turn the QSTS selector to the desired position 3 Release the lock lever to lock the QSTS selector CAUTION ECJ00011 Do not turn the QSTS selector while oper ating the watercraft at an engine speed of 3000 r min...

Page 37: ...economy and maximum speed are also re duced EJU31340 Bow up Turn the QSTS selector to c or d and the bow will go up while the watercraft is on plane Bow up puts less of the bow in the water There is less water resistance so straight ahead acceleration when on plane and top speed are enhanced In some conditions however the watercraft may tend to porpoise hop in the water If the watercraft is porpoi...

Page 38: ...ons for help and convenience in operating the water craft CAUTION ECJ00062 Do not run the engine for more than 15 seconds without supplying water or over 4000 r min when checking the oper ation of the meter on land otherwise the engine could overheat and the catalytic converter could be seriously damaged Use the specified resistor type spark plugs and caps otherwise the meter may function erratica...

Page 39: ...r the meter is displayed EJU31511 Fuel level meter The fuel level meter is provided for convenient fuel level checking while riding The fuel level meter has eight segments which show the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank NOTE The fuel level is most accurate when the wa tercraft is sitting level on a trailer or in the wa ter EJU31531 Hour meter voltmeter NOTE To switch the display between t...

Page 40: ...The warning signals will be cleared when the engine is restarted after the fuel tank is re filled EJU31570 Oil level warning indicator If the oil remaining in the oil tank drops to about 1 7 L 0 45 US gal 0 37 Imp gal or the oil filter is clogged the oil level warning indica tor and the WARNING light begin to blink The buzzer also starts sounding intermittent ly If this occurs refill the oil tank ...

Page 41: ...he rotating parts of the jet pump CAUTION ECJ00800 This watercraft is equipped with a catalytic converter If the WARNING light engine overheat warning indicator and buzzer come on reduce the engine speed and return to shore If you ignore these signals the engine will stop running and cannot be restarted until the exhaust system cools down If you cannot locate and correct the cause of the overheati...

Page 42: ...he exhaust temperature becomes too hot the WARNING light and the exhaust tem perature warning indicator begin to blink and the buzzer sounds intermittently If this occurs reduce the engine speed and return to shore to allow the exhaust system to cool down WARNING EWJ00830 Do not touch the hot muffler or catalytic converter during or immediately after en gine operation they can cause serious burns ...

Page 43: ...ge compartments are securely closed before operating the watercraft The storage compartments are not de signed to be waterproof If you carry objects that must be kept dry such as the manuals put them in a waterproof bag EJU31701 Front storage compartment The front storage compartment is located at the bow To open the front storage compartment push the hood latch down and then lift up the hood 1 Ho...

Page 44: ...rtment is located in front of the seat To open the glove compartment slide the glove compartment latch toward you and then lift up the lid To close the glove compartment push the lid down until it latches securely EJU31771 Yamaha Adjustable Sponsons YAS The positions of the Yamaha Adjustable Sponsons are adjustable to allow the operator to enhance either straight line performance or turning perfor...

Page 45: ...tment procedures Up position a There is less water resistance in this position so straight ahead acceleration when on plane and top speed are enhanced Down position b This position gives the watercraft more hook which enhances turning performance 1 Yamaha Adjustable Sponson YAS ...

Page 46: ...l ing when the fuel level just reaches the bottom of the filler tube Do not fill up the filler tube because fuel expands as it warms up and could overflow If tempo rarily leaving the watercraft with a full fuel tank do not leave it in direct sun light Leave it in a well ventilated area with the watercraft in a horizontal posi tion Tighten the fuel tank filler cap securely after refueling If you sh...

Page 47: ...uel tank Stop filling when the fuel level just reaches the bot tom of the filler tube 3 Install the fuel tank filler cap and front storage compartment and then close the hood NOTE Do not fill up the filler tube because fuel ex pands as it warms up and could overflow EJU31961 Filling the oil tank WARNING EWJ00420 Do not add gasoline to the oil tank Fire or explosion could result Oil in the bilge is...

Page 48: ...e oil tank filler cap and then very slowly add engine oil to the oil tank Stop filling when the oil level just reaches the top of the oil tank 3 Install the oil tank filler cap Oil tank capacity 5 5 L 1 45 US gal 1 21 Imp gal ...

Page 49: ...proper installation 46 Throttle lever Check that the throttle lever springs back smoothly 48 Steering system Check for proper operation 48 QSTS Check for proper operation 48 Fuel and oil Check the fuel and oil levels and replenish if neces sary Check the hoses and tanks for leakage 45 Water separator Check for water and drain if necessary 45 Battery Check the electrolyte level and battery conditio...

Page 50: ...e that might have built up in the fuel tank 2 Remove the seat and front storage com partment See Seat on page 27 and Front storage compartment on page 38 for more information 3 Check the fuel and oil levels in the tanks and replenish if necessary See page 42 for refueling procedures and page 42 for oil tank filling procedures 4 Install the fuel tank filler cap seat and front storage compartment EJ...

Page 51: ...ater to en ter the engine compartment Make sure that the stern drain plugs are tightened securely before launching the watercraft Otherwise water may flood the engine compartment and cause the watercraft to submerge EJU32470 Stern drain plugs Check the stern drain plugs for proper instal lation CAUTION ECJ00360 Before installing the stern drain plugs clean the drain plug threads to remove any fore...

Page 52: ...that there is a full fire extinguisher on board The fire extinguisher container is located in the battery compartment under the seat To open the fire extinguisher container turn the cap counterclockwise To close the fire extinguisher container insert the fire extinguisher into the container and then install the cap and tighten it securely NOTE To check the fire extinguisher see the in structions s...

Page 53: ...handlebars for looseness Turn the handlebars as far as possible to the right and left to make sure that operation is smooth and unrestricted throughout the whole range Also make sure that the jet thrust nozzle moves as the handlebars are turned and that there is no free play between the handlebars and the jet thrust nozzle EJU32641 Quick Shift Trim System QSTS Operate the QSTS selector lock lever ...

Page 54: ...ogged cavitation could occur reducing jet thrust and possibly damaging the jet pump In some cases the engine may overheat be cause of lack of cooling water and damage to the engine could result Cooling water is fed to the engine by the jet pump See page 83 for jet intake cleaning procedures WARNING EWJ00470 Keep away from the intake grate while the engine is on Items such as long hair loose clothi...

Page 55: ...sh the engine stop switch to verify that the engine stops immediately Restart the engine and then pull the engine shut off cord to remove the clip from the engine shut off switch to ver ify that the engine stops immediately See pages 28 to 29 for information on proper op eration of the start switch the engine stop switch and the engine shut off switch EJU32690 Cooling water pilot outlets Check tha...

Page 56: ...voiding an accident CAUTION ECJ00460 Make sure that the stern drain plugs are tightened securely before launching the watercraft EJU32760 Engine break in The engine break in period is essential to al low the various components of the engine to wear and polish themselves to the correct op erating clearances This ensures proper per formance and promotes longer component life CAUTION ECJ00450 For the...

Page 57: ... the engine and then slowly move away from the launching area If there are waves someone should make sure that the watercraft is not pushed into the trailer af ter launching the watercraft EJU32840 Starting the engine WARNING EWJ00560 Never start the engine or let it run for any length of time in an enclosed area Ex haust fumes contain carbon monoxide a colorless odorless gas that may cause loss o...

Page 58: ...nt NOTE It is not possible to start the engine with the clip removed from the engine shut off switch 3 Push the start switch green button and then release it as soon as the engine starts to run NOTE The engine will not start if the throttle lever is squeezed CAUTION ECJ00480 Never push the start switch while the en gine is running Do not operate the start switch for more than 5 seconds otherwise t...

Page 59: ...tial to familiar ize yourself with the operation of the water craft to achieve the skill level necessary to enjoy riding safely Before operating this wa tercraft read this owner s operator s manual the Riding Practice Guide the Riding Instruc tion card and all warning and caution labels on the watercraft Pay particular attention to the safety information on page 10 Also watch the Basic Orientation...

Page 60: ... temperature and abra sions Footwear and gloves are recommended Eye protection is recommended to keep wind water and glare from the sun out of your eyes while you operate your watercraft Restraining straps for eyewear are made which are de signed to float should your eyewear fall in the water You should grip the handlebars firmly and keep both feet on the floor of the footwell Do not attempt to ri...

Page 61: ...thers to avoid you or understand where you are going Avoid areas with submerged objects or shal low water Take early action to avoid collisions Re member watercraft and other boats do not have brakes Do not release the throttle lever when trying to steer away from objects you need throttle to steer Practice reboarding in shallow water be fore riding in deep water EJU33091 Boarding and starting in ...

Page 62: ...hen look in all direc tions before starting off EJU33130 Boarding and starting in deep water WARNING EWJ00620 The operator and passenger should practice boarding in shallow water be fore riding in deep water Boarding in deep water requires more skill The fatigue and exposure that could re sult after unsuccessful attempts to get back on the watercraft may increase the risk of injuries and drowning ...

Page 63: ...passenger is seated with both feet on the floor of the footwell and is securely holding on to the operator 1 Climb on board as noted in the previous section and sit astride the seat 2 Attach the engine shut off cord to your left wrist and then attach the clip to the en gine shut off switch 3 Have the passenger move to the rear of the watercraft 4 Have the passenger board and sit astride the seat N...

Page 64: ...when the total weight exceeds 160 kg 353 lb including any cargo If it is difficult to balance the watercraft at a standstill pro ceed as follows 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 shut off cord to your left wrist and then attac...

Page 65: ...ine 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 NOTE If the port left side of the capsized watercraft is tilting up push down on the gunwale so that the port left side is down before turning the watercraft clockwise CAUTION ECJ00540 Do not turn the watercraft over...

Page 66: ...e 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 turn more sharply B Less throttle produces lower thrust so the watercraft will turn more gradually C Releasing the throttle lever completely produces onl...

Page 67: ...unction be low planing speeds 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 EJU35980 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 wate...

Page 68: ...raft 1 Make sure that there are no boats swim mers or obstacles near the watercraft Reduce speed about 125 m 410 ft away from the dock 2 Slowly approach the dock and stop the engine just before coming alongside it EJU33340 Rough water operation The force of landing after jumping can cause a strong impact on both the watercraft and the operator and passenger It is possible for the operator to hit h...

Page 69: ...compartment while you are underway However some residual water will remain See page 45 for bilge draining 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 66 for flushing procedures 6 Drain residual water from the exhaust system by running the engine at less than 4000 r min for 10 to 15 seconds CAUTIO...

Page 70: ...430 Transporting When transporting the watercraft on a trailer secure the tie downs to the trailer through the bow eye and stern rope holes CAUTION ECJ00610 Do not route ropes or tie downs over the seat as they may leave permanent marks on the seat s surface Also wrap the ropes or tie downs with towels or rags where they touch the body of the watercraft to avoid scratching or damage ...

Page 71: ...the engine for more than 15 seconds on land without supplying wa ter otherwise the engine could over heat Do not run the engine over 4000 r min on land otherwise the catalytic converter could be seriously damaged 1 Place the watercraft in a horizontal posi tion 2 Remove the flushing hose connector cap and then insert the garden hose adapter into the flushing hose connector and turn it until it is ...

Page 72: ...e care not to spill gasoline If gaso line spills wipe it up immediately with dry rags Always properly dispose of gasoline soaked rags Avoid overfilling the fuel tank Stop fill ing when the fuel level just reaches the bottom of the filler tube Do not fill up the filler tube because fuel expands as it warms up and could overflow If tempo rarily leaving the watercraft with a full fuel tank do not lea...

Page 73: ...read and follow the instructions provid ed with the battery tester and charger you use EJU33710 Cleaning the watercraft Clean the watercraft before storing it for a long period WARNING EWJ00260 Do not spray flammable rust inhibitor products on engine surfaces while the en gine is hot The sprayed substance or pro pellants could catch fire 1 Wash down the hull handlebars and jet unit with fresh wate...

Page 74: ... unexpected opera tion moving parts or electric shock If the owner is not familiar with watercraft servicing this work should be done by a Yamaha dealer Improperly serviced components could fail or stop operating correctly which could result in an acci dent Modifications to this watercraft not ap proved by Yamaha may cause loss of performance or excessive noise and ex haust emissions or render it ...

Page 75: ...ded in the tool kit are suf ficient for this purpose except that a torque wrench may also be necessary to tighten nuts and bolts 1 Tool bag 2 Screwdriver 3 14 21 mm box wrench 4 Pliers 5 Open end wrench 6 10 12 mm box wrench 7 Garden hose adapter ...

Page 76: ... 50 hours 100 hours 100 hours 200 hours 6 months 12 months 12 months 24 months Spark plugs Check clean adjust 73 Lubrication points Lubricate 74 Intermediate hous ing Lubricate 74 Fuel system Check 72 Fuel tank Check clean 72 Oil injection sys tem Check clean 72 Throttle shaft Check Cooling water pas sages Flush 66 Water inlet strain er Check clean Bilge strainer Clean Electric bilge pump strainer...

Page 77: ... the tank If water is found in the fuel system or if the fuel tank needs to be cleaned have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft EJU34240 Checking the oil injection system Check the oil injection system for leakage cracks and malfunctions Have a Yamaha dealer repair the oil injection system if neces sary Check Oil tank for damage cracks and leakage Oil in the oil tank for water and dirt Oil hose...

Page 78: ...ch while tightening the locknut with another wrench EJU34371 Cleaning and adjusting the spark plugs WARNING EWJ00350 Be careful not to damage the insulator when removing or installing a spark plug A damaged insulator could allow sparks to escape which could result in a fire or ex plosion The spark plug is an important engine compo nent and is easy to inspect The condition of the spark plug can ind...

Page 79: ...ug cap before installing the cap Push the spark plug cap down until it is securely installed If a torque wrench is not available when you are installing a spark plug a good estimate of the correct torque is 1 4 turn to 1 2 turn past finger tight using the spark plug wrench included in the tool kit Have the spark plug adjusted to the correct torque with a torque wrench as soon as possible EJU34411 ...

Page 80: ... QSTS cable housing Intermediate housing Fill the intermediate housing with water re sistant grease through the grease nipple using a grease gun EJU34451 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 ...

Page 81: ...r charging the battery To remove the battery Disconnect the negative battery lead first then the positive battery lead and breather hose and then remove the battery from the 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 CAUTION ECJ002...

Page 82: ...g the trolling speed 1 Place the watercraft in the water 2 Start the engine and warm it up Use the tachometer in the multifunction informa tion center to check the trolling speed If the trolling speed is out of specification have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft EJU34520 Bleeding the oil pump If the oil tank becomes completely empty or any hose connected to the oil pump has been disconnected...

Page 83: ...e the sponsons and then install them in the desired position NOTE Be sure to install both sponsons in the same position 3 Tighten the sponson bolts to the specified torque Sponson bolt tightening torque 18 0 Nm 13 3 ft lb 1 84 kgf m ...

Page 84: ...ompression ratio 5 9 1 Lubrication system Oil injection Cooling system Water Starting system Electric Ignition system Digital C D I Spark plug BR8ES 11 Spark plug gap 1 0 1 1 mm 0 039 0 043 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 23 0 23 0...

Page 85: ...n Recharge 75 Poor terminal con nections Tighten as required 75 Terminal corroded Clean 67 Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Warning sys tem Overheat mode Have serviced by Yamaha dealer 35 Engine does not start Starter motor turns over Throttle lever Squeezed Release 29 Fuel Empty Refill as soon as pos sible 42 Stale or contaminat ed Have serviced by Yamaha dealer 72 Fuel tank Wa...

Page 86: ...amaha 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 42 Engine oil level Empty Refill immediately 42 Oil filter clogged Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Engine over heated Jet intake clogged Clean 83 Water temperature sensor is failed Have serviced by Yamaha dealer 35 Low batter...

Page 87: ...ed Jet intake clogged Clean 83 Spark plug Fouled or defective Replace 73 Incorrect heat range Replace 73 Gap incorrect Adjust 73 Spark plug caps Loose Connect properly 73 Electrical wir ing Loose connection Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Fuel Stale or contaminat ed Have serviced by Yamaha dealer 72 Bilge Water in bilge Drain 45 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE ...

Page 88: ...ith weeds or debris return to shore and check the intake and impeller Al ways stop the engine before beaching the wa tercraft WARNING EWJ00780 Before attempting to remove weeds or de bris from the jet intake or impeller area shut the engine off and remove the clip from the engine shut off switch Severe in jury or death could result from coming in contact with the rotating parts of the jet pump CAU...

Page 89: ...is poisonous and dan gerous causing severe burns etc Elec trolyte contains sulfuric acid Avoid contact with skin eyes or clothing Antidotes External Flush with water Internal Drink large quantities of water or milk Follow with milk of magnesia beaten egg or vegetable oil Call a physician im mediately Eyes Flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention Batteries produce explosive ...

Page 90: ...e of the correct amperage by using the fuse puller on the reverse side of the cap WARNING EWJ00800 Do not use fuses of higher amperage than recommended Substitution with a fuse that has an improper rating can cause ex tensive electrical system damage and pos sible fire EJU34710 Towing the watercraft If the watercraft becomes inoperative in the water it can be towed to shore If the watercraft must ...

Page 91: ... to a minimum and avoid traf fic or obstacles which could be a hazard to the rider on the watercraft EJU34740 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 In an emergency 1 Beach the watercraft and remove the stern drain plugs to drain the ...

Page 92: ...he 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 or neglect of the product Examples of abuse and neglect include but are not limited to 1 Racing or competition use modification of original parts abnormal strain 2 Lack of proper maint...

Page 93: ...to 1 Completely set up each 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 tran...

Page 94: ...s you up to 150 reimbursement 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 ...

Page 95: ...ercraft responsibly 22 Exhaust temperature warning indicator 37 F Filling the fuel tank 42 Filling the oil tank 42 Fire extinguisher 47 Flushing the cooling system 66 Front storage compartment 38 Fuel and oil 41 Fuel and oil systems 45 Fuel injection system 77 Fuel level meter 34 Fuel level warning indicator 35 Fuel system 67 Fuel system checking 72 Fuel tank 72 Fuel tank filler cap 28 Fuses repla...

Page 96: ... R Recommended equipment 15 Riding with a passenger 55 Rough water operation 63 Rules of the Road 17 S Seat 27 Spark plugs cleaning and adjusting 73 Speedometer 34 Star labels 3 Start switch 29 Starting the engine 52 Starting the watercraft 56 Steering system 30 48 Stern drain plugs 46 Stern rope holes 33 Stopping the engine 54 Stopping the watercraft 62 Storage 66 Storage compartments 38 Submerge...

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