Trouble recovery
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EJU34562
Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble with your watercraft, use the troubleshooting chart to check for the
possible cause.
If you cannot find the cause, consult a Yamaha dealer.
EJU34576
Troubleshooting chart
TROUBLE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
PAGE
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
does not turn over)
Engine shut-
off switch
Clip not in place
Install clip
Fuse
Burned out
Replace fuse and
check wiring
Battery
Run down
Recharge
Poor terminal con-
nections
Tighten as required
Terminal corroded
Clean or replace
Starter motor
Faulty
Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
turns over)
Fuel cock
Turned to “OFF”
Turn fuel cock knob
to “ON”
Fuel
Empty
Refill as soon as pos-
sible
Stale or contaminat-
ed
Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Fuel tank
Water or dirt present
Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Spark plug
Fouled or defective
Replace
Spark plug
cap
Not connected or
loose
Connect properly
Crankcase
Filled with water
Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
Fuel filter
Clogged or water
pooled
Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
Choke
Knob moves back on
its own
Tighten choke knob
adjusting nut
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