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OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL

2018 WaveRunner

VXR

F2W-F8199-74-E0

UF2W74E0.book Page 1 Thursday, July 6, 2017 3:49 PM

Summary of Contents for WaveRunner VXR 2018

Page 1: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL 2018 WaveRunner VXR F2W F8199 74 E0 UF2W74E0 book Page 1 Thursday July 6 2017 3 49 PM ...

Page 2: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft This manual should stay with the WaveRunner if it is sold UF2W74E0 book Page 1 Thursday July 6 2017 3 49 PM ...

Page 3: ...ied Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014 30 EU EN 55012 2007 A1 2009 Standards EN 61000 6 2 2005 D A1 A1 B C B C B D B D B E B E B F B F G G G H H H Model Name 6EW Combustion Cycle 4 stroke Fuel Type Petrol ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Essential requirements Standards Other normative document method Technical file Please specify in more detail mandatory standard Annex I A Design and construction...

Page 4: ...ert 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 i...

Page 5: ...tch 27 Start switch 27 Throttle lever 28 RiDE lever 28 Steering system 28 Cooling water pilot outlet 29 Water separator 29 Watercraft operation 31 Watercraft operation functions 31 Shift system 31 Electric trim system 33 Watercraft operation modes 35 Low RPM Mode 35 Instrument operation 37 Multifunction information center 37 Information display 37 Hour meter 40 Voltmeter 41 Equipment operation 42 ...

Page 6: ... After removing the watercraft from the water 78 Care and storage 79 Post operation care 79 Flushing the cooling water passages 79 Cleaning the watercraft 80 Battery care 80 Long term storage 83 Cleaning 83 Lubrication 83 Rustproofing 83 Maintenance 84 Maintenance 84 Tool kit 84 Removing and installing the engine cover 84 Periodic maintenance chart 86 Engine oil and oil filter 88 Specifications 89...

Page 7: ...ation pro cedures and page 47 for information on the removable watertight storage compartment MODEL VX1800A T 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 42 for seat removal and installation proce dures 1 Primary Identification PR...

Page 8: ...t 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 c...

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 UF2W74E0 book Page 3 Thursday July 6 2017 3 49 PM ...

Page 10: ...labels 4 EJU30453 Important labels Read the following labels before using this watercraft If have any questions consult a Yamaha dealer 2 10 14 1 6 7 11 3 4 5 9 15 12 16 8 13 UF2W74E0 book Page 4 Thursday July 6 2017 3 49 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 F1B U41B1 21 1 2 UF2W74E0 book Page 5 Thursday July 6 2017 3 49 PM ...

Page 12: ...General and important labels 6 F1B U41B2 01 F1B U41B1 31 F1S U415B 11 3 4 5 UF2W74E0 book Page 6 Thursday July 6 2017 3 49 PM ...

Page 13: ...General and important labels 7 F1S U41E1 11 F0V U41DB 12 F1S U41E1 11 GP8 U416H 01 6 8 9 7 UF2W74E0 book Page 7 Thursday July 6 2017 3 49 PM ...

Page 14: ...General and important labels 8 EJU44232 Other labels F1B U41F5 21 F1S U41E1 11 6EY 43394 00 B16 F811S 00 E10 B42 F817K 00 10 11 12 13 15 14 UF2W74E0 book Page 8 Thursday July 6 2017 3 49 PM ...

Page 15: ...General and important labels 9 The following CE marking is located on the back of the remote control transmitter 16 UF2W74E0 book Page 9 Thursday July 6 2017 3 49 PM ...

Page 16: ...o have read this own er s operator s manual the Riding Practice Guide the Riding Instruction card and all labels EJU30742 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 Never ex c...

Page 17: ...it hard for oth ers to avoid you or understand where you are going Avoid areas with submerged objects or shallow water Do not release the throttle lever when trying to steer away from objects you need throttle to steer Always check throttle and steering controls before starting the water craft Ride within your limits and avoid aggres sive maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of control ejection an...

Page 18: ...alling into the water or being near the jet thrust nozzle Normal swimwear does not adequately protect against 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...

Page 19: ...ompeti 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 57 before op erating the watercraft The operator should grip the handlebars firmly with both hands and the passengers should hold on firm...

Page 20: ... rules and be sure to check behind you before making a turn or slowing down 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 ...

Page 21: ...er without throttle This model is equipped with the Yamaha Engine Management System YEMS that includes an off throttle steering OTS sys tem It will activate at planing speeds should you attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing the throttle lever The OTS system assists in turning by continuing to supply some thrust while the watercraft is decelerating but you can turn more sharp ly if you ap...

Page 22: ...oose 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 ha...

Page 23: ... a bright ly colored one so boat operators can see the person being pulled The wakeboarder or water skier should wear protective clothing Severe internal in juries can occur if water is forced into body cavities as a result of falling into the water Normal swimwear does not adequately protect against forceful water entry into the rectum or vagina The person being pulled should wear a wetsuit botto...

Page 24: ...of a standard ski rope away from any potential hazard The operators of boats and other water craft may not be aware that you are pulling a wakeboarder or water skier Together with the spotter pay attention to others around you and cruise at safe speeds Be alert to the hazard of the ski rope handle snapping back at the watercraft when the wakeboarder or water skier falls or is un able to get up Tow...

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: ...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 integrated computerized management system that controls and adjusts ignition timing fu...

Page 27: ...Exterior 1 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Hood 2 Fuel filler cap page 49 3 Handlebar 4 Front seat page 42 5 Rear seat page 42 6 Footwell 7 Sponson 8 Gunwale 9 Cooling water pilot outlet page 29 10 Bow eye page 44 UF2W74E0 book Page 21 Thursday July 6 2017 3 49 PM ...

Page 28: ...platform 2 Cleat page 44 3 Handgrip page 43 4 Stern eye page 44 5 Stern drain plug page 53 6 Reverse gate page 31 7 Jet thrust nozzle 8 Ride plate 9 Reboarding step page 43 10 Speed sensor 11 Intake grate UF2W74E0 book Page 22 Thursday July 6 2017 3 49 PM ...

Page 29: ...ff switch page 27 5 Clip page 27 6 Engine shut off cord lanyard page 27 7 Engine stop switch page 27 8 Electric trim down switch page 33 9 Rearview mirror 10 Multifunction information center page 37 11 Throttle lever page 28 12 Glove compartment page 46 13 Remote control transmitter page 25 UF2W74E0 book Page 23 Thursday July 6 2017 3 49 PM ...

Page 30: ...ug Ignition coil 3 Engine oil filler cap page 52 4 Removable watertight storage compart ment page 47 5 Air filter case 6 Water separator page 29 7 Fuel tank 8 Dipstick 9 Engine cover 10 Battery page 60 11 Flushing hose connector page 79 UF2W74E0 book Page 24 Thursday July 6 2017 3 49 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 no...

Page 32: ...er TIP The beeper sounds two times for the nor mal operation mode or three times for the Low RPM Mode See page 35 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 r...

Page 33: ...n by children or others EJU42323 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: ... is squeezed The throttle lever returns automatically to its fully closed idle position when released EJU43342 RiDE lever When the RiDE lever is squeezed the reverse gate lowers and the watercraft starts moving in reverse If the watercraft is moving forward the watercraft gradually slows down until it stops and then the watercraft starts moving in reverse When the RiDE lever is released it automat...

Page 35: ...rolling speed EJU35975 Cooling water pilot outlet When the engine is running some of the cooling water that is circulated in the engine is discharged from the cooling water pilot outlet There is a cooling water pilot outlet on the port left side of the watercraft To check for proper operation of the cooling system make sure that water is being discharged from the cooling water pilot outlet If wate...

Page 36: ...parator 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 engine compartment If any water spills into the watercraft be sure to wipe it up with a dry cloth 3 Securely tighten the drain screw until it stops 1 Water separator 2 Drain screw 2 1 UF2W74E0 book Page 30 Thursday July 6 2017 3...

Page 37: ...te lowers and de flects the water jet being discharged from the jet thrust nozzle so that the watercraft moves in reverse or is in neutral When the throttle le ver is squeezed the reverse gate rises and the watercraft moves forward TIP This model is equipped with a function which limits the engine speed in reverse When the engine is started the reverse gate automatically moves to the neutral po si...

Page 38: ...rd 1 Release the RiDE lever 2 Squeeze the throttle lever The reverse gate will rise completely the engine speed will increase the watercraft will start moving forward and the F for ward shift indicator will be displayed 1 RiDE lever 1 Reverse gate 2 Neutral position 1 N Neutral position 1 1 2 1 1 Throttle lever 1 Reverse gate 2 Forward position 1 F Forward position 1 1 2 1 UF2W74E0 book Page 32 Th...

Page 39: ...161 Electric trim system The electric trim up switch and electric trim down switch are located at the left handlebar grip and are operated to change the vertical angle of the jet thrust nozzle which adjusts the trim angle of the watercraft The switches can be operated only when the engine is run ning There are 5 positions neutral 2 bow down positions a and b and 2 bow up positions c and d Bow down...

Page 40: ... gate is in the neutral posi tion lightly squeeze the throttle lever so that the watercraft moves forward 2 Push the electric trim up switch or elec tric trim down switch to select the de sired trim angle TIP When the reverse gate moves to the neutral or reverse position the jet thrust nozzle will automatically return to the neutral position When the reverse gate moves to the for ward position the...

Page 41: ...indicator light of the multifunc tion information center See page 37 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...

Page 42: ...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 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 UNLOCK indicator light 2 L MODE indicator light L Mode 1 1 2 UF2W74E0 book Page 36 Thursday July 6 2017 3 4...

Page 43: ... receive any operation input within 25 sec onds after the engine stops the center will turn off and enter 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 EJU35027 Information display The information display shows watercraft op erating conditions EJU43832 Speedometer The speedometer shows...

Page 44: ...gments on the meter show the engine speed EJU43891 Shift indicator This indicator shows the reverse gate shift positions F forward N neutral and R reverse See page 31 for shifting proce dures EJU44010 Trim indicator This indicator shows the trim angle of the jet thrust nozzle One of the two upper display segments will be shown when the trim angle is increased and one of the two lower display segme...

Page 45: ... mittently for 30 seconds If the fuel level warning is activated refill the fuel tank as soon as possible See page 49 for information on filling the fuel tank After the fuel tank is refilled the warning sig nals will be cleared when the engine is re started EJU43720 Oil pressure warning If the oil pressure drops significantly the oil pressure warning indicator the check engine warning indicator an...

Page 46: ...harge of water stop the engine and then check the jet intake for clogging See page 93 for information on the jet intake NOTICE If you cannot locate and correct the cause of the overheating consult a Yamaha dealer Continuing to operate at higher speeds could result in severe en gine damage ECJ00042 EJU43731 Check engine warning If a sensor malfunction or a short circuit is de tected the check engin...

Page 47: ...splays approximately 12 volts If the battery voltage has dropped significant ly Lo is displayed on the voltmeter and the information display hour meter and indicator lights turn off If the battery voltage has risen significantly HI is displayed If Lo or HI is displayed immediately return to shore and have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft 1 Hour meter 1 Voltmeter 1 1 UF2W74E0 book Page 41 Thu...

Page 48: ... 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 UF2W74E...

Page 49: ...lift the watercraft The handgrip is not designed to support the watercraft s weight If the handgrip breaks the watercraft could fall which could result in severe injury EWJ00022 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 o...

Page 50: ...g mooring or towing it in an emergency See page 97 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 EJU40423 Cleat The cleat is used to attach a ski rope to the watercraft when pulling a wakeboarder or water skier WARNING Do not use the cleat to lift the watercraft The cleat is not designed to su...

Page 51: ...them in a wa terproof bag Make sure that the storage compartments are closed securely before operating the wa tercraft EJU43770 Bow storage compartment The bow storage compartment is located un der the hood To open the bow storage compartment Pull the hood latch up and then lift up the rear of the hood 1 Cleat 1 1 Hood latch 1 Bow storage compartment Bow storage compartment Capacity 72 0 L 19 0 US...

Page 52: ...nt to drain the water into the engine compartment 2 Securely install the drain plug in its origi nal position EJU43781 Glove compartment The glove compartment is located in front of the seat To open the glove compartment Pull the glove compartment latch up and then lift up the lid 1 Drain plug 1 1 Glove compartment latch 1 Glove compartment Glove compartment Capacity 3 4 L 0 9 US gal 0 7 Imp gal L...

Page 53: ...or 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 EJU43790 Fire extinguisher holder and cover The fire extinguisher holder and cover are lo cated in the bow storage compartment 1 Cap 1 Removable watertig...

Page 54: ...er 3 Place the fire extinguisher in the fire ex tinguisher cover and then securely fas ten the fire extinguisher with the band 4 Return the hood to its original position and then push the hood latch down to securely 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 UF2W74E0 book Page 48 Thursday Ju...

Page 55: ...lean containers TIP This mark identifies the recommended fuel for this watercraft as specified by European regulation EN228 Check that gasoline nozzle has the same identifier when fueling 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 r...

Page 56: ... up and then lift up the rear of the hood 5 Loosen the fuel filler cap and remove it 6 Slowly add fuel to the fuel tank 7 Stop filling when the fuel level reaches approximately 50 mm 2 in from the top of the fuel tank Do not overfill the fuel tank Because fuel expands when it heats up heat from the engine or the sun can cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank 1 Hood latch 1 Fuel filler cap 1 1 Fu...

Page 57: ...o its original position and then push the hood latch down to securely lock it in place Make sure that the fuel filler cap and the hood are se curely closed before using the water craft 11 Securely install the seats in their original positions 1 Top of the fuel tank 2 Approximately 50 mm 2 in from top of the fuel tank 1 Top of the fuel tank 2 Approximately 50 mm 2 in from top of the fuel tank 1 2 2...

Page 58: ...ngine oil level 1 Place the watercraft in a precisely level position on land with the engine stopped If the engine was running allow the engine oil to settle by waiting 5 minu tes or more before checking the oil level 2 Remove the seats See page 42 for seat removal and installation procedures 3 Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean 4 Insert the dipstick back into the dipstick tube completely Remov...

Page 59: ...t The bilge water can splash into the engine which can result in severe damage EJU44260 Draining the bilge water on land To drain the bilge water on land 1 Loosen the stern drain plugs and remove them 2 Raise the bow of the watercraft such as by placing the watercraft on a slope to drain the bilge water from the engine compartment 3 After the bilge water has drained from the stern drain plug holes...

Page 60: ...s drained on water To completely drain the bilge water remove the watercraft from the water and drain the bilge water on land Jet vacuum bilge draining system While the watercraft is operating bilge water in the engine compartment is drawn in by the vacuum that is generated in the jet pump and discharged from the watercraft through the jet thrust nozzle To drain the bilge water on water Operate th...

Page 61: ... 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 downs with towels or rags where they touch the body of the watercraft to avoid scratches or damage ECJ02150 UF2W74E0 book Page 55 Thursday July 6 2017 3 49 PM ...

Page 62: ...ponent life To perform the engine break in 1 Check the engine oil level See page 52 for information on checking the engine oil level 2 Launch the watercraft and start the en gine See page 68 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 63: ...0 Steering system Check the steering system for proper operation 61 RiDE lever Check the RiDE lever for proper operation 62 Throttle lever Check the throttle lever for proper operation 62 Remote control transmitter Check the remote control transmitter for proper op eration 62 Engine shut off cord lan yard Check the engine shut off cord lanyard for dam age 62 Switches Check the start switch engine ...

Page 64: ...oling water pilot outlet Check that water is discharged from the cooling water pilot outlet while the engine is running 65 Multifunction information center Check the multifunction information center for prop er operation 65 Shift system Check the shift system for proper operation 65 Trim indicator Check the trim indicator for proper operation 66 Engine idling speed Check the engine idling speed 66...

Page 65: ...eak 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 I...

Page 66: ...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 53 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 F...

Page 67: ...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 68: ...r returns automatically to its fully closed idle position when released 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 35 for Low RPM Mode activation pro cedures EJU32664 Engine shut off cord lanyard check Make sure that the engine shut off cord lan yard is not damaged If t...

Page 69: ... 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 are not damaged and tha...

Page 70: ...s or debris If the jet in take is clogged clean it See page 93 for in formation on the jet intake EJU43221 Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate check Check the jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate for damage or other problem EJU44250 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 forei...

Page 71: ... Cooling water 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 37 for in formation on proper operation of the multi function information cent...

Page 72: ...r electric trim system operation procedures EJU40172 Engine idling speed check Start the engine and warm it up Use the ta chometer in the multifunction information center to make sure that the engine idling speed is not significantly above or below the specified range 1 Shift indicator 2 F Forward position 3 N Neutral position 4 R Reverse position 1 Trim indicator Engine idling speed 1300 100 r mi...

Page 73: ... 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 wakeboarder or water skier is being pulled to ride the watercraft at any time EJU33006 Learning to operate your watercraft Before operating the watercraft always per form the pre ...

Page 74: ... WARNING 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...

Page 75: ...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 EJU43411 Operating the watercraft When the throttle lever is squeezed the F forwar...

Page 76: ...s 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 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...

Page 77: ...you attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing 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 wate...

Page 78: ...top Do not shut the engine off when slowing down in case you need engine power to steer away from a boat or other obstacle that comes into your path To avoid rear end collisions while oper ating the watercraft check behind you before using the RiDE lever to slow down or stop the watercraft EJU43443 Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral Operating in reverse When the RiDE lever is squeezed ...

Page 79: ...60 cm 2 ft deep from the bottom of the watercraft NOTICE Never run the engine in water that is less than 60 cm 2 ft deep from the bottom of the watercraft otherwise peb bles or sand could be sucked into the jet intake causing impeller damage and en gine overheating ECJ00473 TIP This watercraft is equipped with a reboarding step which can be lowered and used to as sist in reboarding See page 43 for...

Page 80: ...sen gers are seated with their feet on the floor of the footwell and are securely holding on to the person in front of them or to the handgrip provided Before boarding the watercraft make sure that the engine is stopped If the engine is running the reverse gate may move down and a person boarding could be pinched The heavier the total weight of the operator and passenger s the more difficult it wi...

Page 81: ...ns start the engine and then start off slowly 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 block your vi sion of others Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep a safe distance away from people objects and other watercraft Do not follow directly behind watercraft or other ...

Page 82: ...t from the side 2 Attach the engine shut off cord lanyard to your left wrist and then attach the clip to the engine shut off switch 3 Push the watercraft away from the dock grip the handlebars with both hands and place both feet on the floor of the foot well 4 Look in all directions start the engine and then start off slowly EJU44210 Capsized watercraft WARNING EWJ00672 Improper uprighting can cau...

Page 83: ...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 damage and engine overheating ECJ00473 4 After reaching land stop the engine and then get off the watercraft and pull it up on the beach To dock the watercraft 1 Make sure that there are no boats swim mers or obstacles near the dock 2 Release the throttle le...

Page 84: ...oving 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 releasing the throttle lever quickly for 10 to 15 seconds 3 ...

Page 85: ...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 seats and removable water tight storage compartment See page 42 for seat removal and installation proce dures and page 47 for information on the removable watertight storage compart ment 3 Connect the garden hose adapter to a ...

Page 86: ...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 53 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 vin...

Page 87: ...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 88: ...ry 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 hose is damag...

Page 89: ...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 80 for in formation on cleaning the watercraft Wax the hull with a non abrasive wax EJU44741 Lubrication To keep moving parts sliding or rotating smoothly lubricate them with water resistant grease Steering cable ...

Page 90: ...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 91: ...ts 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 N m 0 46 kgf m 3 3 lb ft 1 UF2W74E0 book Page 85 Thursday July 6 2017 3 49 PM ...

Page 92: ...heck 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 88 Oil filter Replace 88 Intermediate hous ing Lubricate Spark plugs Check Battery Check state of charge terminals bands and breather hose Battery leads Check terminals Steering master ...

Page 93: ...l Jet thrust nozzle Check movement and lu bricate Jet vacuum bilge Check hoses for clogs and damage check clamps and clean bilge 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 tations looseness and noise Engine mount Check for damage and peeling Item Operation Initial Thereafter every Page 10 ...

Page 94: ... 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 UF2W74E0 book Page 88 Thursday July 6 2017 3 49 PM ...

Page 95: ...ooling system Water Starting system Electric Ignition system T C I Spark plug NGK 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 24 Jet thrust nozzle trim angle 5 3 0 3 6 Fuel and oil Recommended fuel ...

Page 96: ...eplace fuse and check wiring 95 Battery Run down Recharge 80 Poor terminal con nections Tighten as required 80 Terminal corroded Clean or replace 80 Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Engine does not start Starter motor turns over Throttle lever Squeezed Release 27 Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer RiDE lever Squeezed Release 27 Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Fuel Fuel ...

Page 97: ... 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 49 Oil pressure warning Oil pressure dropped Have serviced by Yamaha dealer 39 Engine over heat warning Jet intake clogged...

Page 98: ...eed reduc tion control activated Add oil 39 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 Air filter Clogged Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Oil buildup Have serv...

Page 99: ... 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 cloth or ...

Page 100: ...ate to the forward po sition TIP While the shift rod is disconnected the re verse gate will not move to the neutral po sition or reverse position even if the RiDE lever is squeezed If the RiDE lever is squeezed while the shift rod is disconnected the watercraft will move forward EJU34642 Jumping the battery If the watercraft battery has run down the en gine can be started using a 12 volt booster b...

Page 101: ...steps above See page 27 for information on starting the engine EJU44050 Replacing the fuses If a fuse is blown replace it with the proper fuse To replace a fuse 1 Remove the seats and removable water tight storage compartment See page 42 for seat removal and installation proce dures and page 47 for information on the removable watertight storage compart ment 1 Positive jumper cable 2 Booster batte...

Page 102: ...the cover toward the bow and remove it 5 When replacing the SCU fuse remove the screws and then remove the fuse Install the spare fuse and then tighten the screws 6 When replacing a fuse other than the SCU fuse remove the fuse using the fuse puller Install a spare fuse of the proper amperage WARNING Do not 1 Lock 2 Projection 1 Electrical box cover 1 2 1 2 1 1 Fuse box cover 1 Electronic throttle ...

Page 103: ...ng boat when slowing down If the watercraft becomes inoperative in the water it can be towed to shore To tow the watercraft Use a towline that is three times the com bined length of the towing boat and the wa tercraft 1 Securely attach the towline to the bow eye of the watercraft being towed 2 Sit astride the seat and hold on to the handlebars in order to balance the water craft NOTICE The bow mus...

Page 104: ...ents See page 45 for infor mation on draining the storage compart ments 2 Drain the bilge water from the engine compartment See page 53 for informa tion on draining the bilge water 3 Have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha dealer as soon as possible NOTICE Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer inspect the watercraft Other wise serious engine damage could result ECJ00792 UF2W74E0 book Page 98 Thursday J...

Page 105: ... 52 Engine overheat warning 40 Engine serial number 1 Engine shut off cord lanyard check 62 Engine shut off switch 27 Engine stop switch 27 Engine unit check 60 Enjoy your watercraft responsibly 19 Equipment 42 F Fire extinguisher check 64 Fire extinguisher holder and cover 47 Fire extinguisher holder cover and band checks 63 Flushing the cooling water passages 79 Fuel 49 Fuel level check 59 Fuel ...

Page 106: ...roofing 83 S Safe boating rules 18 Safety equipment check 64 Seats 42 Shift indicator 38 Shift system 31 Shift system check 65 Speedometer 37 Start switch 27 Starting off 75 Starting off from a trailer 76 Starting the engine on water 68 Steering system 28 Steering system checks 61 Stern drain plug checks 64 Stern eyes 44 Stopping the engine 69 Stopping the watercraft 71 Storage compartment checks ...

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Page 108: ...Printed in U S A July 2017 0 4 1 CR UF2W74E0 book Page 1 Thursday July 6 2017 3 49 PM ...

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