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General and important labels

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The significant 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.

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Summary of Contents for WaveRunner FZR SVHO 2016

Page 1: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL 2016 WaveRunner FZR SVHO F3L F8199 73 E0 UF3L73E0 book Page 1 Thursday August 27 2015 3 18 PM ...

Page 2: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft This manual should stay with the WaveRunner if it is sold UF3L72E0 book Page 1 Monday July 27 2015 4 47 PM ...

Page 3: ...ng to Machinery Standards EN 61000 6 2 2005 D Aa Aa B C B C B D B D B E B E B F B F G G G H H H Engine Type PWC engine Combustion cycle 4 stroke Fuel Type Petrol ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS IDENTIFICATION OF ENGINE COVERED BY THIS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Name of engine model 6EV Name ID number of Notified Body SNCH 0499 EC Type examination certificate number SNCH 94 25 2003 44 0076 identification of ...

Page 4: ...ou 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 inform...

Page 5: ...ottle lever 28 Steering system 28 Telescopic steering system 29 Cooling water pilot outlets 29 Water separator 30 Watercraft operation 31 Watercraft operation functions 31 Reverse system 31 Quick Shift Trim System Q S T S 31 Watercraft operation modes 33 Low RPM Mode 33 Instrument operation 35 Dual analog meter unit 35 Speedometer 35 Tachometer 35 Information display 36 Equipment operation 40 Equi...

Page 6: ... areas 75 After removing the watercraft from the water 76 Care and storage 77 Post operation care 77 Flushing the cooling water passages 77 Cleaning the watercraft 78 Battery care 78 Long term storage 81 Cleaning 81 Lubrication 81 Rustproofing 82 Maintenance 83 Maintenance 83 Tool kit 83 Removing and installing the engine cover 83 Periodic maintenance chart 85 Engine oil and oil filter 87 Specific...

Page 7: ... information on the removable watertight storage compartment MODEL GX1800 R FZR SVHO EJU36551 Craft Identification Number CIN The CIN is stamped on a plate attached to the aft deck EJU40471 Engine serial number The engine serial number is stamped on a plate attached to the engine unit See page 40 for seat removal and installation proce dures and page 83 for engine cover removal and installation pr...

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 UF3L72E0 book Page 3 Monday July 27 2015 4 47 PM ...

Page 10: ...labels 4 EJU30453 Important labels Read the following labels before using this watercraft If have any questions consult a Yamaha dealer 1 5 4 10 6 8 7 12 15 11 13 2 9 16 3 14 UF3L72E0 book Page 4 Monday July 27 2015 4 47 PM ...

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 F2S U41B1 20 1 2 UF3L72E0 book Page 5 Monday July 27 2015 4 47 PM ...

Page 12: ...General and important labels 6 F2S U41B1 30 F0M U41B2 11 F3J U415B 30 3 4 5 UF3L72E0 book Page 6 Monday July 27 2015 4 47 PM ...

Page 13: ...General and important labels 7 WARNING AVERTISSEMENT WARNING AVERTISSEMENT F2R U41E1 10 F2R U41E1 10 F3K U41D5 10 F0V U41DB 12 6 7 8 9 UF3L72E0 book Page 7 Monday July 27 2015 4 47 PM ...

Page 14: ...General and important labels 8 GJ3 U416H 01 10 UF3L72E0 book Page 8 Monday July 27 2015 4 47 PM ...

Page 15: ...General and important labels 9 EJU36262 Other labels F2R U41E1 10 F3J U419B 30 F1B U41F5 11 11 12 13 14 UF3L72E0 book Page 9 Monday July 27 2015 4 47 PM ...

Page 16: ...abels 10 The following label indicates the correct direction to upright a capsized watercraft The following CE marking is located on the back of the remote control transmitter UF3L72E0 book Page 10 Monday July 27 2015 4 47 PM ...

Page 17: ...perate this water craft until they too have read this own er s operator s manual the Riding Practice Guide the Riding Instruction card and all labels EJU30721 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 era...

Page 18: ...ormance boat not a toy Sharp turns or jumping wakes or waves can increase the risk of back spinal injury paralysis facial injuries and broken legs ankles 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 weat...

Page 19: ...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 bicycle shorts Eye protection is recommended to keep wind water and glare from the sun out of your eyes while...

Page 20: ...raft use if possible If you will be engaging in closed course competi tion follow the helmet requirements of the sanctioning organization Never operate the watercraft after consum ing alcohol or taking other drugs For reasons of safety and proper care of the watercraft always perform the pre op eration checks listed on page 54 before op erating the watercraft The operator and passenger should alwa...

Page 21: ...boat ing rules and be sure to check behind you before making a turn 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 is appro...

Page 22: ... in turning by continuing to supply some thrust while the watercraft is decelerating but you can turn more sharp ly if you apply throttle while turning the han dlebars The OTS system does not function below planing speeds or when the engine is off Once the engine slows down the water craft will no longer turn in response to han dlebar input until you apply throttle again or you reach trolling spee...

Page 23: ... loose clothing or PFD straps can become entan gled in moving parts resulting in severe in jury or drowning Never insert any object into the jet thrust nozzle while the engine is running Severe injury or death could result from coming in contact with the rotating parts of the jet pump Stop the engine and remove the clip from the engine shut off switch before removing any debris or weeds which may ...

Page 24: ...to shoreline homes and waterfowl nesting areas or other wildlife ar eas and keep a respectful distance from fish ermen 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 reg ulated limits You have the...

Page 25: ...19 When you ride responsibly with respect and courtesy for others you help ensure that our waterways stay open for the enjoyment of a variety of recreational opportunities UF3L72E0 book Page 19 Monday July 27 2015 4 47 PM ...

Page 26: ...ter speed The watercraft is more level and is skimming on top of the water There is a wake Bow The front end of the watercraft Stern The rear end of the watercraft Starboard The right side of the watercraft when facing forward Port The left side of the watercraft when facing forward Bilge water Water that has collected in the engine compartment Yamaha Engine Management System YEMS YEMS is an integ...

Page 27: ...ents Exterior 3 4 5 6 10 9 7 8 1 2 1 Fuel filler cap page 47 2 Hood 3 Handlebar 4 Rear seat page 40 5 Front seat page 40 6 Footwell 7 Bow eye 8 Cooling water pilot outlet page 29 9 Gunwale 10 Sponson UF3L72E0 book Page 21 Monday July 27 2015 4 47 PM ...

Page 28: ...lectric bilge pilot outlet 3 Reboarding grip page 41 4 Reboarding step page 41 5 Jet thrust nozzle 6 Reverse gate page 31 7 Ride plate 8 Stern drain plug page 51 9 Stern eye page 42 10 Speed sensor 11 Intake grate UF3L72E0 book Page 22 Monday July 27 2015 4 47 PM ...

Page 29: ...age 27 5 Clip page 27 6 Engine stop switch page 27 7 Engine shut off cord lanyard page 27 8 Telescopic lock lever page 29 9 Dual analog meter unit page 35 10 Rearview mirror 11 Glove compartment page 43 12 Remote control transmitter page 25 13 Beverage holder page 45 14 Shift lever page 31 15 Throttle lever page 28 UF3L72E0 book Page 23 Monday July 27 2015 4 47 PM ...

Page 30: ...lter case 3 Water separator page 30 4 Fuel tank 5 Battery page 57 6 Flushing hose connector 7 Removable watertight storage compart ment page 45 8 Spark plug Ignition coil 9 Electrical box 10 Engine oil filler cap page 49 11 Dipstick UF3L72E0 book Page 24 Monday July 27 2015 4 47 PM ...

Page 31: ...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 sunlight Do not...

Page 32: ...TIP The beeper sounds two times for the nor mal operation mode or three times for the Low RPM Mode See page 33 for Low RPM Mode activation procedures If the remote control transmitter is operated while the dual analog meter unit is in the standby state the unit will perform the ini tial operation and then the setting is se lected To select the lock mode Push the lock button on the remote control t...

Page 33: ...n by children or others EJU36287 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: ...n of the water craft 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 except at trolling speed This model is equipped with the Yamaha En gine Management System YEMS that in cludes an off throttle steering OTS system It will activate at planing speeds should you attempt to steer the watercraf...

Page 35: ...EWJ01271 2 Make sure that the telescopic lock lever returns to its original position and that the handlebars are securely locked in place EJU41801 Cooling water pilot outlets When the engine is running some of the cooling water that is circulated in the engine is discharged from the cooling water pilot outlets There are cooling water pilot outlets on the port left and starboard right sides of the ...

Page 36: ...tank breather hose if the watercraft was capsized If water has collected in the water separator drain it by loosening the drain screw To drain water from the water separator 1 Place a drain pan or dry cloth under the water separator 2 Gradually loosen the drain screw to drain the water Catch the draining water in the drain pan or soak it up with the dry cloth so that it does not spill into the eng...

Page 37: ...se the throttle lever and let the en gine speed return to idle 2 Pull the shift lever rearward until it stops in the reverse position The reverse gate will lower and the watercraft will start moving in reverse at trolling speed TIP This model is equipped with a function which limits the engine speed in reverse To shift into forward 1 Release the throttle lever and let the en gine speed return to i...

Page 38: ... and d The bow will go up causing the trim angle to increase There is less water resistance therefore straight ahead acceleration is enhanced TIP The watercraft performance characteristics according to the trim angle change depend ing on the operating conditions To change the trim angle 1 Reduce engine speed to less than 3000 r min 2 Squeeze the Q S T S selector lock lever and then turn the Q S T ...

Page 39: ...emote control transmitter that is included with this watercraft See page 25 for information on the remote control transmitter TIP The Low RPM Mode can only be activated when the engine is stopped in the unlock mode of the Yamaha Security System Activating and deactivating the Low RPM Mode Activation of the Low RPM Mode will be con firmed by the number of beeps when the re mote control transmitter ...

Page 40: ...ly after the information display turns off the L MODE indicator light will not come on The L MODE indicator light will come on when the engine is started To deactivate the Low RPM Mode Push the L Mode unlock button on the re mote control transmitter for more than 4 sec onds Once the beeper sounds two times and the UNLOCK indicator light blinks two times then comes on the L MODE indica tor light go...

Page 41: ...ve any operation input within 25 seconds after the engine stops the unit will turn off and en ter a standby state When the engine is start ed again the displays return to their state before the unit turned off and then the unit starts to operate normally EJU37444 Speedometer The speedometer shows the watercraft speed against water The small inner numbers on the meter show the watercraft speed in k...

Page 42: ...er from the voltme ter Push the Hour Volt button for at least 1 sec ond The display switches to the hour meter from the voltmeter Voltmeter The voltmeter shows the battery voltage When the battery voltage is normal the volt meter displays approximately 12 volts If the battery voltage has dropped significant ly LO is displayed on the voltmeter If the battery voltage has risen significantly HI is di...

Page 43: ...g If the fuel remaining in the fuel tank drops to about 18 L 4 8 US gal 4 0 Imp gal the low est fuel level segment the fuel indicator and the WARNING indicator light blink and the buzzer sounds intermittently If the fuel level warning is activated refill the fuel tank as soon as possible See page 47 for information on filling the fuel tank After the fuel tank is refilled the warning sig nals will ...

Page 44: ... buzzer sounds continu ously At the same time the maximum engine speed is limited If the engine overheat warning is activated immediately reduce the engine speed return to shore and then make sure that water is being discharged from the port left cooling water pilot outlet while the engine is running If there is no discharge of water stop the en gine and then check the jet intake for clog ging See...

Page 45: ...e check engine warning is activated im mediately reduce the engine speed return to shore and have a Yamaha dealer check the engine TIP Push the Hour Volt button to stop the buzz er UF3L72E0 book Page 39 Monday July 27 2015 4 47 PM ...

Page 46: ...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 UF3L72...

Page 47: ...ip 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 water When boarding the watercraft push the re boarding step down until it stops The step returns automatically to its original position when released WARNING Do not use the reboarding step to lift the watercraft The reboarding step is not des...

Page 48: ...cy See page 95 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 EJU35147 Storage compartments This watercraft is equipped with the following storage compartments Only the securely closed watertight storage compartment is waterproof If you carry ob jects that must be kept dry put them in a wa terp...

Page 49: ...ce To drain water from the bow storage com partment 1 Remove the drain plug on the bottom of the storage compartment to drain the water into the engine compartment 2 Securely install the drain plug in its origi nal position EJU31757 Glove compartment The glove compartment is located in front of the seat 1 Hood latch 1 Bow storage compartment Bow storage compartment Capacity 68 4 L 18 1 US gal 15 0...

Page 50: ...er from the glove compartment 1 Remove the beverage holder 2 Remove the drain plug on the bottom of the glove compartment to drain the wa ter 3 Securely install the drain plug in its origi nal position 1 Glove compartment latch 1 Glove compartment Glove compartment Capacity 3 5 L 0 9 US gal 0 8 Imp gal Load limit 1 0 kg 2 lb 1 1 1 Beverage holder 1 Drain plug 1 1 UF3L72E0 book Page 44 Monday July ...

Page 51: ...ght when the cap is closed securely To open the removable watertight storage compartment 1 Remove the rear seat See page 40 for seat removal and installation proce dures 2 Loosen the cap and remove it To close the 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 EJU41283 Fire extinguisher h...

Page 52: ...fire extinguisher in the holder and then place the cover over the fire ex tinguisher 4 Securely fasten the cover and the fire ex tinguisher with the band 5 Push the rear of the hood down to se curely lock it in place Make sure that the hood is securely closed before using the watercraft 1 Hood latch 1 Band 2 Fire extinguisher holder and cover 1 1 2 UF3L72E0 book Page 46 Monday July 27 2015 4 47 PM...

Page 53: ...m unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number R M 2 of 91 or higher or a research octane number of 95 or higher If knocking or pinging occurs use a gasoline of a different brand Gasohol There are two types of gasohol gasohol con taining ethanol and that containing methanol Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if ethanol content does not exceed 10 and the fuel meets the minimum octane ratings E 8...

Page 54: ...pill out of the fuel tank 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 Hood latch 1 Fuel filler cap Fuel tank capacity 70 L 18 5 US gal 15 4 Imp gal 1 1 1 Top of the f...

Page 55: ...ely 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 engine...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...allowing water to enter the engine compartment Check the O rings on the stern drain plugs and make sure that the plugs are tightened securely before launching the water craft Otherwise water may flood the engine compartment and cause the watercraft to submerge ECJ00363 EJU40044 Draining the bilge water on water A small quantity of bilge water will remain in the engine compartment even after the bi...

Page 58: ...hort time after the engine stops EJU33465 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 damaged Wrap the ropes or tie down...

Page 59: ...perfor mance and promotes longer component life To perform the engine break in 1 Check the engine oil level See page 49 for information on checking the engine oil level 2 Launch the watercraft and start the en gine See page 66 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 90 minutes operate with the engine speed below 50...

Page 60: ...Battery Check the battery connections and electrolyte level 57 Steering system Check the steering system for proper operation 58 Telescopic steering system Check the telescopic steering system for proper op eration and check that the handlebars are securely locked in place 59 Q S T S Check the Q S T S for proper operation and check that the Q S T S selector is securely locked in place 59 Reverse s...

Page 61: ... gate for damage 63 Stern drain plugs Check the stern drain plugs for damage and foreign material and check that they are securely installed 63 Hood Check that the hood is securely closed 63 Front and rear seats Check that the seats are securely installed 40 POST LAUNCH CHECKS Cooling water pilot outlet Check that water is discharged from the port left cooling water pilot outlet while the engine i...

Page 62: ...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 63: ... 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 51 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 64: ...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 65: ...age 29 for telescopic steering system operation procedures EJU32645 Quick Shift Trim System Q S T S checks Operate the Q S T S selector lock lever and the Q S T S selector several times to make sure that operation is smooth throughout the whole range Also make sure that the jet thrust nozzle moves as the Q S T S selector is operated and that the Q S T S selector se Difference between fully turned ...

Page 66: ...ghout the whole range Also make sure that the reverse gate moves up and down according to the operation of the shift lever and that the gate makes contact with the stoppers See page 31 for reverse system operation EJU41433 Throttle lever checks Operate the throttle lever several times to make sure that operation is smooth through out the whole range Also make sure that the throttle lever returns a...

Page 67: ... lanyard check Make sure that the engine shut off cord lan yard is not damaged If the cord is damaged replace it WARNING Never try to repair the engine shut off cord lanyard or tie it together The engine shut off cord lan yard may not pull free when the operator falls off allowing the watercraft to contin ue to run and cause an accident EWJ01221 EJU32676 Switch checks NOTICE ECJ01311 Do not run th...

Page 68: ... and band checks Make sure that the fire extinguisher holder cover and band are not damaged and that the cover is securely held in place using the band See page 45 for information on the fire extinguisher holder cover and band EJU32544 Fire extinguisher check Check that there is a full fire extinguisher on board To check the fire extinguisher see the in structions supplied by the fire extinguisher...

Page 69: ... rings on the plugs NOTICE Before installing the stern drain plugs clean the drain plug threads and the O rings on the plugs to remove any foreign materials such as dirt or sand Otherwise the stern drain plugs could be damaged allowing water to enter the engine com partment Check the O rings on the stern drain plugs and make sure that the plugs are tightened securely before launching the watercraf...

Page 70: ...hat water is discharged from the port left cooling water pilot outlet while the engine is running See page 29 for informa tion on the cooling water pilot outlets EJU37452 Dual analog meter unit check Make sure that the dual analog meter unit op erates properly See page 35 for information on proper operation of the dual analog meter unit EJU41331 Engine idling speed check Start the engine and warm ...

Page 71: ... 11 These materials should give you an understanding of the watercraft and its oper ation Remember This watercraft is designed to carry the operator and 1 passenger Never exceed the maximum load limit or allow more than 2 persons to ride the watercraft at any time EJU36043 Learning to operate your watercraft Before operating the watercraft always per form the pre operation checks listed on page 54...

Page 72: ...raft 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 area that is free from weeds and debris and has a water depth of at least 60 cm 2 ft...

Page 73: ... steer Shutting the engine off can cause 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 EJU40222 Operating the watercraft When the shift lever is in t...

Page 74: ... 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 turn more sharply B Le...

Page 75: ... does not func tion below planing speeds or when the en gine 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 EJU42660 Stopping the watercraft The watercraft is not equipped with a sepa rate braking system It is stopped by water resistance when the throttle lever is released From full spee...

Page 76: ...gine speed in reverse EJU41453 Boarding the watercraft WARNING EWJ00622 Be sure the operator and passenger have practiced boarding from the water while still close to shore before riding A person who has made many unsuccessful at tempts to get back on the watercraft may become fatigued and suffer from expo sure increasing the risk of injury and drowning Board the watercraft in water free from weed...

Page 77: ... the floor of the foot well 5 Look in all directions start the engine and then start off slowly EJU33156 Boarding with a passenger WARNING EWJ00651 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 ...

Page 78: ...ger move to the rear of the watercraft 5 Have the passenger board using the same procedure as the operator place their feet on the floor of the footwell and securely hold on to the operator When the passenger is boarding try to balance the watercraft together with the passen ger 6 Make sure that the passenger has their feet on the floor of the footwell and is se curely holding on to the operator 7...

Page 79: ...ly hold on to the operator and balance there 7 Make sure that the passenger has their feet on the floor of the footwell and is se curely holding on to the operator and then gradually increase the speed to bal ance the watercraft 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 bl...

Page 80: ...ush 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 EJU33236 Capsized watercraft WARNING EWJ00672 Improper uprighting can cause injury Be sure to shut the engine off by pulling on the engine shut off cord lanyard to remove the clip from the engine shut off swi...

Page 81: ...void A collision could result in se vere injury or death EWJ00602 NOTICE Never run the engine in water that is less than 60 cm 2 ft deep from the bottom of the watercraft otherwise pebbles or sand could be sucked into the jet intake causing impeller dam age and engine overheating ECJ00473 4 Get off the watercraft and pull it up on the beach To dock the watercraft 1 Make sure that there are no boat...

Page 82: ...therwise the engine could overheat After operating and removing 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 re...

Page 83: ...therwise the engine could over heat Flush the cooling water passages to prevent them from clogging with salt sand or dirt 1 Place the watercraft in a horizontal posi tion 2 Remove the seats and removable water tight storage compartment See page 40 for seat removal and installation proce dures and page 45 for information on the removable watertight storage compart ment 3 Connect the garden hose ada...

Page 84: ... 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 51 for information on draining the bilge water 4 Wipe the engine and engine compart ment with a dry cloth 5 Wash down the hull deck and jet pump with fresh water 6 Wipe the hull deck and jet pump with a dry cloth 7 Wipe all vi...

Page 85: ...lyte 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 check the bat tery voltage It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer check ...

Page 86: ... 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 result if the breather hos...

Page 87: ...ing the watercraft for a pro longed period such as winter storage top off the fuel tank with fresh gasoline and add fuel stabilizer and conditioner to the fuel tank ac cording to the manufacturer s instruction be fore starting the engine 2 Clean the watercraft See page 78 for in formation on cleaning the watercraft Wax the hull with a non abrasive wax EJU41261 Lubrication Use a suitable marine gre...

Page 88: ...rage 82 EJU40812 Rustproofing Spray metallic parts of the hull deck and en gine with a rust inhibitor Have a Yamaha dealer rustproof the internal engine components UF3L72E0 book Page 82 Monday July 27 2015 4 47 PM ...

Page 89: ...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 90: ...its 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 Nm 0 46 kgf m 3 3 ft lb 1 UF3L72E0 book Page 84 Monday July 27 2015 4 47 PM ...

Page 91: ...or Check 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 87 Oil filter Replace 87 Intermediate hous ing Lubricate Spark plugs Check Battery Check state of charge terminals bands and breather hose Battery leads Check terminals Steering mas...

Page 92: ...d foreign material Jet thrust nozzle Check movement and lu bricate Jet 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...

Page 93: ...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 UF3L72E0 book Page 87 Monday July 27 2015 4 47 PM ...

Page 94: ...ng system Water Starting system Electric Ignition system T C I Spark plug NGK LFR7A 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 10 5 0 5 10 Fuel and oil Recommended fuel Pr...

Page 95: ...ch Clip not in place Install clip 27 Fuse Burned out Replace fuse and check wiring 93 Battery Run down Recharge 78 Poor terminal con nections Tighten as required 78 Terminal corroded Clean or replace 78 Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Engine does not start Starter motor turns over Throttle lever Squeezed Release 27 Fuel Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos sible 47 Stale or co...

Page 96: ...incorrect Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Electrical wir ing Loose connection Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Fuel injec tion system Faulty or clogged in jectors Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Warning light or in dicator blinks or comes on Fuel level warning Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos sible 47 Oil pressure warning Oil pressure dropped Have serviced by Yamaha dealer 37 Engine over heat war...

Page 97: ...ake and cool engine 38 Oil pressure warning Engine speed reduc tion control activated Add oil 37 Spark plug Fouled or defective Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Incorrect heat range Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Gap incorrect Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Electrical wir ing Loose connection Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Fuel Stale or contaminat ed Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Incorrect octane n...

Page 98: ...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 99: ...jumper ca ble to the negative jumper cable 1 Connect the positive jumper cable to the positive battery terminals of both batteries 2 Connect one end of the negative jumper cable to the negative battery terminal of the booster battery 3 Connect the other end of the negative jumper cable to an engine hanger 4 Start the engine and then disconnect the jumper cables by reversing the steps above See pag...

Page 100: ...d possible fire EWJ00803 6 Securely install the fuse box cover in its original position 7 Securely install the electrical box cover in its original position 8 Slide the locks to their original positions to securely lock the electrical box cover in place 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 ...

Page 101: ...t 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 watercraft at 8 km h 5 mph or less NOTICE Tow the watercraft at 8 km h 5 mph or less otherwise water could flood the engine compartment or water could flow back into the engine causing severe engine damage ECJ01322 EJ...

Page 102: ...vel check 57 Engine oil requirements 49 Engine overheat warning 38 Engine serial number 1 Engine shut off cord lanyard check 61 Engine shut off switch 27 Engine stop switch 27 Engine unit check 57 Enjoy your watercraft responsibly 18 Equipment 40 F Fire extinguisher check 62 Fire extinguisher holder and cover 45 Fire extinguisher holder cover and band checks 62 Flushing the cooling water passages ...

Page 103: ...erse system checks 60 Riding position 66 Rustproofing 82 S Safe boating rules 18 Safety equipment check 62 Seats 40 Speedometer 35 Start switch 27 Starting off 73 Starting off from a trailer 74 Starting the engine on water 66 Steering system 28 Steering system checks 58 Stern drain plug checks 63 Stern eyes 42 Stopping the engine 67 Stopping the watercraft 69 Storage compartment checks 62 Storage ...

Page 104: ...Printed in U S A September 2015 0 2 1 CR UF3L73E0 book Page 1 Tuesday August 25 2015 4 39 PM ...

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