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Table of contents

General and important labels........... 1

Identification numbers .................... 1

number............................................ 1

Craft Identification Number (CIN) .......  1
Engine serial number..........................  1
Manufactured date label ....................  2

Model information ........................... 2

Builder’s plate .................................... 2

Important labels .............................. 4

Warning labels.................................... 5
Other labels ........................................ 8

Safety information........................... 10

Limitations on who may operate

the watercraft ............................. 10

Cruising limitations........................  11
Operation requirements ................  12
Recommended equipment ...........  14
Hazard information........................  15
Watercraft characteristics .............  15
Water-skiing ..................................  17
Safe boating rules .........................  18
Enjoy your watercraft

responsibly................................. 19

Description....................................... 20

Watercraft glossary ....................... 20
Location of main components ...... 21

Control function operation ............. 25

Watercraft control functions ......... 25

Remote control transmitter ..............  25
Yamaha Security System .................  26
Engine stop switch ..........................  27
Engine shut-off switch ....................  27
Start switch .....................................  27
Throttle lever ....................................  28
Steering system ...............................  28
Cooling water pilot outlet .................  29
Water separator................................  29

Watercraft operation ...................... 30

Watercraft operation functions ..... 30

Reverse system ................................ 30

Watercraft operation modes ......... 31

Low RPM Mode ............................... 31

Instrument operation ...................... 33

Multifunction information center... 33

Information display........................... 33

Equipment operation ...................... 38

Equipment..................................... 38

Seat ..................................................  38
Handgrip...........................................  39
Reboarding step (VXR) .....................  39
Bow eye............................................  40
Stern eyes ........................................  40
Cleat .................................................  40
Storage compartments ....................  40
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ...  42

Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 44

Fuel requirements ......................... 44

Fuel................................................... 44

Engine oil requirements ................ 45

Engine oil.......................................... 45

Draining the bilge water ................ 47

Draining the bilge water on land....... 47
Draining the bilge water on water .... 47

Transporting on a trailer................ 48

First-time operation ........................ 49

Engine break-in............................. 49

Pre-operation checks ..................... 50

Pre-operation checklist .................... 50

Pre-operation check points .......... 52

Pre-launch checks ........................... 52
Post-launch checks.......................... 58

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Summary of Contents for WaveRunner VX1800-N 2014

Page 1: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL 2014 WaveRunner VXS VXR F2M F8199 73 E0 UF2M73E0 book Page 1 Friday August 2 2013 11 28 AM ...

Page 2: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft This manual should stay with the WaveRunner if it is sold UF2M73E0 book Page 1 Friday August 2 2013 11 28 AM ...

Page 3: ...SPR 12 Directive 2006 42 EC relating to Machinery Standards EN 61000 6 2 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 6CN Name ID number of Notified Body Luxcontrol SA 0882 EC Type examination certificate number LC 2...

Page 4: ... you 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 info...

Page 5: ...7 Engine shut off switch 27 Start switch 27 Throttle lever 28 Steering system 28 Cooling water pilot outlet 29 Water separator 29 Watercraft operation 30 Watercraft operation functions 30 Reverse system 30 Watercraft operation modes 31 Low RPM Mode 31 Instrument operation 33 Multifunction information center 33 Information display 33 Equipment operation 38 Equipment 38 Seat 38 Handgrip 39 Reboardin...

Page 6: ...ded areas 70 After removing the watercraft from the water 70 Care and storage 71 Post operation care 71 Flushing the cooling water passages 71 Cleaning the watercraft 72 Battery care 72 Long term storage 75 Cleaning 75 Lubrication 75 Rustproofing 76 Maintenance 77 Maintenance 77 Tool kit 77 Removing and installing the engine cover 77 Periodic maintenance chart 79 Engine oil and oil filter 80 Speci...

Page 7: ...38 for seat removal and installation pro cedures MODEL VX1800 N VXS VX1800A N VXR EJU36551 Craft Identification Number CIN The CIN is stamped on a plate attached to the aft deck EJU30312 Engine serial number The engine serial number is stamped on a plate attached to the engine unit See page 38 for seat removal and installation proce dures 1 Primary Identification PRI ID number loca tion 1 MODEL F2...

Page 8: ...nformation is given on the build er s plate affixed on the craft 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...

Page 9: ...ave 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 UF2M73E0 book Page 3 Friday August 2 2013 11 28 AM ...

Page 10: ... labels 4 EJU30453 Important labels Read the following labels before using this watercraft If have any questions consult a Yamaha dealer 2 14 8 15 6 7 12 1 10 3 4 11 9 5 13 UF2M73E0 book Page 4 Friday August 2 2013 11 28 AM ...

Page 11: ...General and important labels 5 EJU35914 Warning labels If any of these labels are damaged or missing contact a Yamaha dealer for replacements 1 2 UF2M73E0 book Page 5 Friday August 2 2013 11 28 AM ...

Page 12: ...General and important labels 6 3 4 UF2M73E0 book Page 6 Friday August 2 2013 11 28 AM ...

Page 13: ...General and important labels 7 UF2M73E0 book Page 7 Friday August 2 2013 11 28 AM ...

Page 14: ...General and important labels 8 EJU36126 Other labels UF2M73E0 book Page 8 Friday August 2 2013 11 28 AM ...

Page 15: ...abels 9 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 UF2M73E0 book Page 9 Friday August 2 2013 11 28 AM ...

Page 16: ...they too have read this own er s operator s manual the Riding Practice Guide the Riding Instruction card and all labels EJU30741 Limitations on who may operate the watercraft Yamaha recommends a minimum operator age of 16 years old Adults must supervise use by minors Know your local operator age and training requirements This watercraft is designed to carry the op erator and up to 2 passengers Nev...

Page 17: ...mance 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 weathe...

Page 18: ...orceful 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 19: ...ll 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 50 before op erating the watercraft The operator and passengers should al ways keep their feet on the fl...

Page 20: ...oat 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 approv...

Page 21: ...n 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 speed ...

Page 22: ...ose 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 hav...

Page 23: ...nternal injuries can occur if water is forced into body cavities as a result of fall ing into the water Normal swimwear does not adequately protect against forceful wa ter entry into the rectum or vagina The ski er should wear a wetsuit bottom or clothing that provides equivalent protection A second person should be on board as a spotter to watch the skier in many places it is required by law Let ...

Page 24: ...Be alert to the hazard of the ski rope handle snapping back at the watercraft when the skier falls or is unable to get up on the skis Towing heavy or bulky objects other than skiers such as another boat or watercraft can cause loss of steering control and cre ate a hazardous condition If you must tow another boat in an emergency situation operate slowly and cautiously EJU30971 Safe boating rules Y...

Page 25: ...ese is unavoidable ride slowly and obey all laws Proper maintenance is necessary to ensure that the exhaust emission and sound levels of your watercraft will continue to be within reg ulated limits You have the responsibility to make sure that the recommended mainte nance in this owner s operator s manual is carried out Remember pollution can be harmful to the environment Do not refuel or add oil ...

Page 26: ...er 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 integr...

Page 27: ...ain components Exterior 5 6 7 8 9 4 3 2 1 1 Hood 2 Handlebar 3 Seat page 38 4 Footwell 5 Bow eye page 40 6 Fuel filler cap page 44 7 Cooling water pilot outlet page 29 8 Gunwale 9 Sponson UF2M73E0 book Page 21 Friday August 2 2013 11 28 AM ...

Page 28: ...form 2 Cleat page 40 3 Handgrip page 39 4 Reboarding step VXR page 39 5 Jet thrust nozzle 6 Reverse gate page 30 7 Ride plate 8 Stern eye page 40 9 Stern drain plug page 47 10 Speed sensor 11 Intake grate UF2M73E0 book Page 22 Friday August 2 2013 11 28 AM ...

Page 29: ...ine shut off cord lanyard page 27 5 Engine stop switch page 27 6 Glove compartment page 41 7 Multifunction information center page 33 8 Rearview mirror 9 Remote control transmitter page 25 10 Beverage holder VXR page 42 11 Shift lever page 30 12 Throttle lever page 28 UF2M73E0 book Page 23 Friday August 2 2013 11 28 AM ...

Page 30: ...over 2 Air filter case 3 Water separator page 29 4 Fuel tank 5 Electrical box 6 Battery page 53 7 Flushing hose connector 8 Spark plug Spark plug cap Ignition coil 9 Engine oil filler cap page 45 10 Dipstick page 45 UF2M73E0 book Page 24 Friday August 2 2013 11 28 AM ...

Page 31: ...The remote control transmitter is not completely waterproof Do not sub merge the transmitter or operate it un derwater If the transmitter is submerged dry it with a soft dry cloth and then check that it is operating prop erly If the transmitter is not operating properly contact a Yamaha dealer Keep the remote control transmitter away from high temperatures and do not place it in direct sunlight Do...

Page 32: ...TIP The beeper sounds two times for the nor mal operation mode or three times for the Low RPM Mode See page 31 for Low RPM Mode activation procedures If the remote control transmitter is operated while the multifunction information center is in the standby state the center will per form the initial operation and then the set ting is selected To select the lock mode Push the lock button on the remo...

Page 33: ...y 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 rele...

Page 34: ... 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 watercraft af...

Page 35: ...charge may not be constant when the engine is running at idling speed If this occurs apply a little throttle to make sure that water discharges properly EJU40323 Water separator The water separator prevents water from en tering the fuel tank by collecting any water that has entered the fuel tank breather hose if the watercraft was capsized If water has collected in the water separator drain it by ...

Page 36: ...ged from the jet thrust nozzle This allows the watercraft to move in reverse To shift into reverse 1 Release 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 To shift into forward 1 Release the throttle lever and let the en ...

Page 37: ...icator light of the multifunc tion information center See page 33 for in formation on the multifunction information center TIP If the remote control transmitter is operated while the multifunction information center is in the standby state the center performs the initial operation and then the setting is se lected To activate the Low RPM Mode Push the L Mode unlock button on the re mote control tr...

Page 38: ...c onds Once the beeper sounds two times and the SECURITY indicator light blinks two times then comes on the L MODE indica tor light goes off and the Low RPM Mode is deactivated When the Low RPM Mode is de activated the watercraft returns to the nor mal operation mode 1 L Mode unlock button 1 SECURITY indicator light 2 L MODE indicator light L Mode 1 1 2 UF2M73E0 book Page 32 Friday August 2 2013 1...

Page 39: ...ter a standby state When the engine is started again the displays return to their state before the center turned off and then the center starts to operate normally EJU35025 Information display The information display shows watercraft op erating conditions EJU31504 Speedometer The speedometer shows the watercraft speed against water By switching the display units the speed can be shown in kilometer...

Page 40: ...n be used as either an hour meter or a voltmeter TIP The hour meter is selected at the Yamaha factory Hour meter The hour meter shows the total number of hours that the engine has been running since the watercraft was new TIP The elapsed time will be kept even if the bat tery terminals have been disconnected To switch to the hour meter from the voltme ter Push the select button for at least 1 seco...

Page 41: ...s the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank The amount of re maining fuel is shown using eight display segments which disappear two at a time as the fuel level decreases TIP The accuracy of the fuel level meter varies depending on the operating conditions Use this function as a reference only EJU31568 Fuel level warning If the fuel remaining in the fuel tank drops to about 18 L 4 8 US gal 4 0 ...

Page 42: ...y the engine overheat warning indicator and the WARNING indicator light blink and the buzzer sounds intermittently Then the en gine overheat warning indicator and the WARNING indicator light stop blinking and remain on and the 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 sh...

Page 43: ...nd the WARNING indicator light blink and the buzzer sounds intermittently If the 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 select button on the multifunction information center to stop the buzzer UF2M73E0 book Page 37 Friday August 2 2013 11 28 AM ...

Page 44: ...ngine com partment VXS VXR To remove the seat 1 Pull the seat latch up and then lift up the rear of the seat 2 Pull the seat rearward and remove it To install the seat 1 Insert the projections on the front of the seat into the stays on the deck 1 Seat latch 1 UF2M73E0 book Page 38 Friday August 2 2013 11 28 AM ...

Page 45: ...o 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 designed to support the watercraft s weight If the reboarding step breaks the watercraft could fall which could ...

Page 46: ...tercraft The cleat is not designed to support the watercraft s weight If the cleat breaks the watercraft could fall which could result in severe injury EWJ01511 EJU31684 Storage compartments This watercraft is equipped with the following storage compartments The storage compartments are not designed to be waterproof If you carry objects that must be kept dry put them in a waterproof bag Make sure ...

Page 47: ...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 EJU41551 Glove compartment The glove compartment is located in front of the seat The glove compartment is removable 1 Hood latch 1 Bow storage compartment Bow storage compartment Capacity 50 0 L 13 2 US gal 11 0 Imp gal Load limit 5 0 kg...

Page 48: ...mation on the glove compartment The beverage holder is removable Do not place any items in the beverage hold er while riding Otherwise the items may fall out of the beverage holder EJU40992 Fire extinguisher holder and cover The fire extinguisher holder and cover are lo cated in the bow storage compartment 1 Glove compartment latch 1 Glove compartment Glove compartment Capacity 7 0 L 1 8 US gal 1 ...

Page 49: ... 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 UF2M73E0 book Page 43 Friday August 2 2013 11 28...

Page 50: ...nol and that containing methanol Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if ethanol content does not exceed 10 and the fuel meets the minimum octane ratings E 85 is a fuel blend containing 85 ethanol and therefore must not be used in this water craft All ethanol blends containing more than 10 ethanol can cause fuel system damage or engine performance problems Yamaha does not recommend gasohol con t...

Page 51: ...ine oil level WARNING EWJ00341 Engine oil is extremely hot immediately 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 pre...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...ged 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 EJU40535 Draining the bilge water on water A small quantity of bilge water will remain in the engine compartment even after th...

Page 54: ...s 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 watercraft to avoid scratches or damage Do not transport the water craft with the shift lever in the reverse po sition Otherwise the reverse gate may hit an obstacle whi...

Page 55: ...ponent life To perform the engine break in 1 Check the engine oil level See page 45 for information on checking the engine oil level 2 Launch the watercraft and start the en gine See page 60 for information on starting the engine 3 For the first 5 minutes operate with the engine speed at 2000 r min 4 For the next 30 minutes operate with the engine speed below 5000 r min 5 For the next 1 hour opera...

Page 56: ... 53 Steering system Check the steering system for proper operation 53 Reverse system Check the reverse system for proper operation 54 Throttle lever Check the throttle lever for proper operation Check the throttle lever free play 55 Remote control transmitter Check the remote control transmitter for proper op eration 55 Engine shut off cord lan yard Check the engine shut off cord lanyard for dam a...

Page 57: ...lled 38 POST LAUNCH CHECKS Cooling water pilot outlet Check that water is discharged from the cooling water pilot outlet while the engine is running 58 Multifunction information center Check the multifunction information center for prop er operation 58 Engine idling speed Check the engine idling speed 58 ITEM ROUTINE PAGE UF2M73E0 book Page 51 Friday August 2 2013 11 28 AM ...

Page 58: ...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 Improper repairs can make the watercraft unsafe to operate Make sure that there is no damage leakage or other problem in the fuel system Check Fuel filler cap and seal for damage Fuel tank for damage and leakage Fuel hoses and joints for damage an...

Page 59: ...d prop erly EWJ00452 Make sure that the electrolyte level is be tween the minimum and maximum level marks WARNING Never operate the wa tercraft if the battery does not have suffi cient power to start the engine or if it shows any other signs of decreased pow er Loss of battery power may leave you stranded EWJ01241 Make sure that the battery is securely held in place EJU32614 Steering system checks...

Page 60: ...d and that there is no difference between the right and left fully turned positions of the jet thrust nozzle EJU32635 Reverse system checks WARNING EWJ00032 Do not touch the reverse gate while the shift lever is being operated otherwise you could be pinched Difference between fully turned posi tions of jet thrust nozzle distances A and B Maximum 5 mm 0 20 in UF2M73E0 book Page 54 Friday August 2 2...

Page 61: ...osed idle position when released Make sure that there is the proper amount of throttle lever free play when the throttle lever is in the fully closed idle position EJU40113 Remote control transmitter check Make sure that the remote control transmitter operates properly See page 26 for Yamaha Security System setting procedures and page 31 for Low RPM Mode activation pro cedures EJU32664 Engine shut...

Page 62: ...switch to make sure that the engine starts 3 As soon as the engine starts running push the engine stop switch to make sure that the engine stops immediately 4 Restart the engine and then pull the en gine shut off cord lanyard to remove the clip from the engine shut off switch to make sure that the engine stops im mediately EJU40102 Storage compartment checks Make sure that the storage compartments...

Page 63: ... damaged or clogged with weeds or debris If the jet in take is clogged clean it See page 85 for in formation on the jet intake EJU32477 Stern drain plug checks Loosen the stern drain plugs and remove them and then make sure that the plugs and O rings on the plugs are not damaged and that there is no foreign material on the threads or O rings on the plugs NOTICE Before installing the stern drain pl...

Page 64: ...r pilot outlet check Make sure that water is discharged from the cooling water pilot outlet while the engine is running See page 29 for information on the cooling water pilot outlet EJU32715 Multifunction information center check Make sure that the multifunction information center operates properly See page 33 for in formation on proper operation of the multi function information center EJU40172 E...

Page 65: ...ive you an understanding of the watercraft and its oper ation Remember This watercraft is designed to carry the operator and up to 2 passengers Never exceed the maximum load limit or al low more than 3 persons or 2 persons if a water skier is being pulled to ride the water craft at any time EJU33006 Learning to operate your watercraft Before operating the watercraft always per form the pre operati...

Page 66: ... EWJ01531 Do not apply throttle when anyone is at the rear of the watercraft Turn the engine off or keep it at idle Water and debris exiting the jet thrust nozzle can cause severe in jury To start the engine 1 If the lock mode is selected for the Yamaha Security System setting select the unlock mode See page 26 for Yamaha Security System setting proce dures 2 Move the watercraft to an area that is...

Page 67: ...ine Release the throttle lever and then push the engine stop switch red button to stop the engine WARNING You need throttle to 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 ...

Page 68: ...se the watercraft to slide sideways or spin throwing the operator and passenger s overboard which could cause an injury Steering control depends on the combination of handlebar position and the amount of throttle Water sucked in through the intake grate is pressurized by the impeller in the jet pump As the pressurized water is expelled from the pump through the jet thrust nozzle it creates thrust ...

Page 69: ...easing the throttle lever see condition C above The OTS system assists in turning by con tinuing to supply some thrust while the water craft is decelerating but you can turn more sharply if you apply throttle while turning the handlebars The OTS system does not func tion below planing speeds or when the en gine is off Once the engine slows down the watercraft will no longer turn in response to han...

Page 70: ...andlebars EJU41581 Operating the watercraft in reverse Pull the shift lever rearward to the reverse po sition The watercraft will move in reverse See page 30 for information on the reverse system Make sure that there are no obstacles or peo ple behind you before shifting into reverse EJU36087 Boarding the watercraft WARNING EWJ01112 Be sure the operator and any passengers have practiced boarding f...

Page 71: ...h one hand 2 Pull yourself up to a kneeling position on the boarding platform and then move to the seat and sit astride 3 Attach the engine shut off cord lanyard to your left wrist and then attach the clip to the engine shut off switch 4 Grip the handlebars with both hands and place both feet on the floor of the foot well 5 Look in all directions start the engine and then start off slowly EJU3316A...

Page 72: ...rip the handlebars with both hands and place both feet on the floor of the foot well 4 Have the first passenger move to the rear of the watercraft 5 Have the first 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 6 Have the second passenger follow the same procedure When the second pas senger is boarding try...

Page 73: ... Have the second passenger pull them selves up onto the boarding platform into a kneeling position and balance there Look in all directions and then gradually accelerate Then have the second pas senger crawl onto the seat while main taining their balance 7 Have the second passenger sit astride the seat place their feet on the floor of the footwell securely hold on to the per son in front of them o...

Page 74: ...aunch the watercraft and move the shift lever to the reverse position See page 30 for information on the reverse sys tem 2 Attach the engine shut off cord lanyard to your left wrist and then attach the clip to the engine shut off switch 3 Look in all directions start the engine and then start off slowly EJU33114 Boarding and starting off from a dock 1 Board the watercraft from the side 2 Attach th...

Page 75: ...n splash into the engine which can result in severe damage ECJ00554 EJU41991 Beaching and docking the watercraft To beach the watercraft 1 Make sure that there are no boats swim mers or obstacles near the beach 2 Release the throttle lever to reduce speed about 120 m 390 ft before you reach the intended beaching area 3 Slowly approach the beach and stop the engine just before reaching land WARNING...

Page 76: ...e area clean the jet intake See page 85 for in formation on the jet intake EJU40242 After removing the watercraft from the water 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 After operating and removing the watercraft from the water promptly discharge the re maining wate...

Page 77: ... not run the engine for more than 15 seconds without supplying water otherwise the engine could overheat 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 seat See page 38 for seat removal and installation procedures 3 Connect the garden hose adapter to a garden hose 4 Loosen the flushing hose connect...

Page 78: ...e compartment as severe engine damage could result ECJ00572 3 Drain the water from the engine com partment See page 47 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 vinyl and rubber components such as the seat and engine comp...

Page 79: ...mum 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 the battery voltage and charge the bat tery If you charge the batter...

Page 80: ...k 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 hose is damaged obstructed or not co...

Page 81: ... storing 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 72 for in formation on cleaning the watercraft Wax the hull with a non abrasive wax EJU40634 Lubrication Use a suitable marin...

Page 82: ...able reverse gate end 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 UF2M73E0 book Page 76 Friday August 2 2013 11 28 AM ...

Page 83: ...r 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 Yama...

Page 84: ... 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 seat in its original po sition 1 Engine cover Tightening torque Engine cover screw 4 5 Nm 0 46 kgf m 3 3 ft lb 1 UF2M73E0 book Page 78 Friday August 2 2013 11 28 AM ...

Page 85: ...urs 200 hours 6 months 12 months 12 months 24 months Spark plugs Check clean replace Lubrication points Lubricate Internal engine components Spray lubricant Intermediate housing Lubricate Fuel system Check Fuel tank Check clean Engine idling speed Check adjust Throttle shaft Check Water inlet strain er Check clean Bilge strainer Clean Impeller Check Jet thrust nozzle angle Check adjust Shift cable...

Page 86: ... 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 Valve clearance Check adjust Item Operation Initial Thereafter every Page 10 hours 50 hours 100 hours 200 hours 6 months 12 months 12 mon...

Page 87: ...d 0 28 0 37 mm 0 0110 0 0146 in Lubrication system Wet sump Cooling system Water 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 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 Fuel and...

Page 88: ... fuse and check wiring 86 Battery Run down Recharge 72 Poor terminal con nections Tighten as required 72 Terminal corroded Clean or replace 72 Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Engine does not start Starter motor turns over Throttle lever Squeezed Release 27 Fuel Empty Refill as soon as pos sible 44 Stale or contaminat ed Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Fuel tank Water or dirt pre...

Page 89: ... Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Cracked 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 or comes on Fuel level Empty Refill as soon as pos sible 44 Oil pressure warning Oil pressure dropped Have serviced by Yamaha de...

Page 90: ...c tion control activated Add oil 36 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 Spark plug cap Not connected or loose Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Electrical wir ing Loose connection Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Fuel Stale or contaminat ed Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Air filter...

Page 91: ...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 clo...

Page 92: ...rcraft battery Do not touch the positive 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 ca...

Page 93: ...th a fuse that has an improper rating can cause exten sive electrical system damage and possible fire EWJ00803 5 Securely install the cap by tightening it until it stops 6 Securely install the electrical box cover in its original position 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 ...

Page 94: ...ater 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 EJU36156 Submerged watercra...

Page 95: ...5 Engine overheat warning 36 Engine serial number 1 Engine shut off cord lanyard check 55 Engine shut off switch 27 Engine stop switch 27 Engine unit check 52 Enjoy your watercraft responsibly 19 Equipment 38 F Fire extinguisher check 57 Fire extinguisher holder and cover 42 Fire extinguisher holder cover and band checks 56 Flushing the cooling water passages 71 Fuel 44 Fuel level check 52 Fuel le...

Page 96: ...ition 60 Rustproofing 76 S Safe boating rules 18 Safety equipment check 57 Seat 38 Speedometer 33 Start switch 27 Starting off 67 Starting off from a trailer 68 Starting the engine on water 60 Steering system 28 Steering system checks 53 Stern drain plug checks 57 Stern eyes 40 Stopping the engine 61 Stopping the watercraft 63 Storage compartment checks 56 Storage compartments 40 Submerged watercr...

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