Yamaha 2019 WaveRunner GP1800R, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...2019 WaveRunner GP1800R OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL F3P F8199 12 LIT 18626 12 12 U S A Edition Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft DIC183 ...

Page 2: ...irth defects or other reproductive harm To minimize exposure avoid breathing exhaust service your vessel in a well ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing this vessel For more information go to www P65warnings ca gov marine Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft This manual should stay with the WaveRunner if it is sold UF3P12E0 book Page 1 ...

Page 3: ... 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 information to make pro cedures easier or clearer EJU40401 Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing product improvement this product may not be exactly as described in this owne...

Page 4: ...ion operation 31 Watercraft control functions 31 Remote control transmitter 31 Yamaha Security System 32 Engine stop switch 33 Engine shut off switch 33 Start switch 33 Throttle lever 34 RiDE lever 34 Steering system 35 Cooling water pilot outlets 35 Water separator 35 Watercraft operation 37 Watercraft operation functions 37 Shift system 37 Electric trim system 39 Watercraft operation modes 41 Lo...

Page 5: ...d docking the watercraft 82 Operating in weeded areas 82 After removing the watercraft from the water 83 Care and storage 84 Post operation care 84 Flushing the cooling water passages 84 Cleaning the watercraft 85 Battery care 85 Long term storage 88 Cleaning 88 Lubrication 88 Rustproofing 88 Maintenance 89 Maintenance 89 Tool kit 89 Removing and installing the engine cover 89 Periodic maintenance...

Page 6: ...r information on the removable watertight storage compartment MODEL GP1800 U GP1800R EJU30301 Hull Identification Number HIN The HIN 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 48 for seat removal and installation proce dures and page 89 for engine cover removal and installation pro...

Page 7: ...val and installation procedures and page 53 for information on the removable watertight storage compartment EJU40491 Manufactured date label This label is attached to the top of the cylin der head See page 48 for seat removal and installation procedures and page 89 for en 1 Emission control information label location 1 Emission control information label location 1 EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION ENGI...

Page 8: ...re equivalent to the U S EPA s 2006 standards for marine engines Two Stars Very Low Emission The two star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board s Personal Watercraft and Outboard marine engine 2004 exhaust emission standards Engines meet ing these standards have 20 lower emis sions than One Star Low Emission engines Three Stars Ultra Low Emission The three star label identifie...

Page 9: ...r label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board s Sterndrive and Inboard marine engine 2009 exhaust emission standards Personal Watercraft and Outboard marine engines may also comply with these standards Engines meeting these standards have 90 lower emissions than One Star Low Emission engines UF3P12E0 book Page 4 Monday July 23 2018 9 51 AM ...

Page 10: ...portant labels 5 EJU30453 Important labels Read the following labels before using this watercraft If have any questions consult a Yamaha dealer 1 5 8 3 4 11 2 7 6 9 10 UF3P12E0 book Page 5 Monday July 23 2018 9 51 AM ...

Page 11: ...eral and important labels 6 EJU35914 Warning labels If any of these labels are damaged or missing contact a Yamaha dealer for replacements F3J U415B 00 1 2 UF3P12E0 book Page 6 Monday July 23 2018 9 51 AM ...

Page 12: ...General and important labels 7 F0V U41DB 02 F4E U41E1 00 F4E U41E1 00 3 4 5 UF3P12E0 book Page 7 Monday July 23 2018 9 51 AM ...

Page 13: ...General and important labels 8 EJU44221 Other labels F1S U41G1 01 F0V U41F5 01 F1B U41F5 01 F3J U419B 00 GP1800 6 7 8 9 10 UF3P12E0 book Page 8 Monday July 23 2018 9 51 AM ...

Page 14: ...General and important labels 9 F4E U41E1 00 11 UF3P12E0 book Page 9 Monday July 23 2018 9 51 AM ...

Page 15: ...o Showing them the video may help reinforce the information contained in these materi als EJU30732 Limitations on who may operate the watercraft Yamaha recommends a minimum operator age of 16 years old Adults must supervise use by minors Know the operator age and training re quirements for your state A boating safety course is recommended and may be re quired in your state You can find local rules...

Page 16: ...o not have brakes In addition the Reverse with Intuitive Deceleration Electronics RiDE system is not a braking device for avoiding dangerous situations The RiDE system is an electronic system for controlling the en gine speed and reverse gate which is lo cated near the jet thrust nozzle The RiDE lever located at the left handlebar grip can be used to change the direction of the jet thrust so that ...

Page 17: ...ossibility of ad verse weather Take note of weather fore casts and the prevailing weather conditions before setting out on your wa tercraft As with any water sport you should not op erate your watercraft without someone else nearby If you operate further than swim ming distance from shore you should be accompanied by another boat or water craft but make sure you stay a safe dis tance away It s goo...

Page 18: ...ead protection Although helmets cannot pro tect against all foreseeable impacts a hel met might reduce your injuries in a collision with a boat or other obstacle A helmet may have potential safety haz ards as well Falling into the water could risk the chance of the helmet catching wa ter commonly known as bucketing and the resulting strain on your neck could cause choking severe and permanent neck...

Page 19: ...rom the han dlebars so that the engine stops if you the operator fall off After riding remove the engine shut off cord lanyard from the wa tercraft to avoid accidental starting or un authorized use by children or others Scan carefully for swimmers and stay away from swimming areas Swimmers are hard to see and you could accidentally hit some one in the water Avoid being hit by another boat You shou...

Page 20: ... Rules of the Road for more information Visual distress signals It is recommended that a U S Coast Guard approved pyrotechnic device be stored in a waterproof container on your watercraft A mirror can also be used as an emergency signal Contact a Yamaha dealer or the U S Coast Guard for more information Watch A watch is helpful so you will know how long you have been operating the water craft Towl...

Page 21: ...eer 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 a...

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: ...rably 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 ...

Page 24: ...ad Your Yamaha watercraft is legally consid ered a powerboat Operation of the water craft must be in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the waterway on which it is used Just as there are rules that apply when you are driving on streets and highways there are waterway rules that apply when you are oper ating your watercraft These rules are used internationally and are also enforced...

Page 25: ...veling across another vessel s path Overtaking you are passing or being passed by another vessel In the following illustration your watercraft is in the center You should give the right of way to any vessels shown in the white area you are the give way vessel Any vessels in the shaded area must yield to you they are the give way vessels Both you and the meeting vessel must alter course to avoid ea...

Page 26: ...e International Rules Vessels with trolling lines are not considered fishing vessels Fish ing vessels have the right of way regardless of position Fishing vessels cannot however impede the passage of other vessels in nar row channels Sailing vessel right of way Sailing vessels should normally be given the right of way The exceptions to this are 1 When the sailing vessel is overtaking the power dri...

Page 27: ...king System has been devised for these waters This system uses buoys and signs with dis tinctive shapes and colors to show regulatory or advisory information These markers are white with black letters and orange borders They signify speed zones restricted areas danger areas and general information UF3P12E0 book Page 22 Monday July 23 2018 9 51 AM ...

Page 28: ...rse available through the watercraft section of the yama ha motor com website is a free 50 question learning course available to the public Upon successful completion of 80 percent or bet ter the user can request a certificate of com pletion by mail or can download one immediately The Online Boating Safety Course provided by the Boat US Founda tion is approved by the National Association of State ...

Page 29: ...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 responsibility to make sure that the recommended mainte nance in this owner s operator s manual is carried out Remember pollution ...

Page 30: ...25 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 UF3P12E0 book Page 25 Monday July 23 2018 9 51 AM ...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...rior 1 2 6 5 7 10 9 8 3 4 1 Hood 2 Footwell 3 Remote control transmitter page 31 4 Fuel filler cap page 55 5 Front seat page 48 6 Rear seat page 48 7 Gunwale 8 Sponson 9 Cooling water pilot outlet 10 Bow eye UF3P12E0 book Page 27 Monday July 23 2018 9 51 AM ...

Page 33: ... page 49 2 Cleat page 50 3 Boarding platform 4 Reboarding step page 49 5 Stern eye page 50 6 Stern drain plug page 59 7 Intake grate 8 Speed sensor 9 Reverse gate page 37 10 Jet thrust nozzle 11 Ride plate UF3P12E0 book Page 28 Monday July 23 2018 9 51 AM ...

Page 34: ...h page 33 5 Engine shut off switch page 33 6 Clip page 33 7 Multifunction information center page 43 8 Throttle lever page 34 9 Engine stop switch page 33 10 Electric trim down switch page 39 11 Electric trim up switch page 39 12 Engine shut off cord lanyard page 33 UF3P12E0 book Page 29 Monday July 23 2018 9 51 AM ...

Page 35: ...age 57 3 Electrical box 4 Battery page 65 5 Removable watertight storage compart ment page 53 6 Flushing hose connector page 84 7 Spark plug Ignition coil 8 Engine cover 9 Water separator page 35 10 Fuel tank 11 Air filter case 12 Glove compartment UF3P12E0 book Page 30 Monday July 23 2018 9 51 AM ...

Page 36: ...y 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 drop the remote control trans mitter subje...

Page 37: ...Yamaha Security System settings will be confirmed by the number of beeps when the remote control transmitter is operated and by the UNLOCK indicator light of the multi function information center See page 43 for information on the multifunction information center TIP The beeper sounds two times for the nor mal operation mode or three times for the Low RPM Mode See page 41 for Low RPM Mode activati...

Page 38: ...the engine When the engine is not running remove the clip from the engine shut off switch to pre vent accidental starting or unauthorized op eration 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 sta...

Page 39: ...er is squeezed Throttle lever is malfunctioning RiDE lever is squeezed RiDE lever is malfunctioning EJU31212 Throttle lever The throttle lever increases the engine speed when the lever 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 re...

Page 40: ...ut until you apply throttle again or you reach trolling speed 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 watercraft To check for proper operation of the cooling system make sure tha...

Page 41: ...eparator 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 UF3P12E0 book Page 36 Monday July 23 2018 9...

Page 42: ...ate 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 s...

Page 43: ...ard 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 UF3P12E0 book Page 38 M...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...e 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 th...

Page 46: ...indicator light of the multifunc tion information center See page 43 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 47: ... 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 UF3P12E0 book Page 42 Monday July 23 2018 9 5...

Page 48: ...t 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 show...

Page 49: ...egments 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 37 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 segm...

Page 50: ...r mittently for 30 seconds If the fuel level warning is activated refill the fuel tank as soon as possible See page 55 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 a...

Page 51: ...discharge of water stop the en gine and then check the jet intake for clog ging See page 98 for information on the jet intake NOTICE If you cannot locate and correct the cause of the overheating con sult a Yamaha dealer Continuing to oper ate at higher speeds could result in severe engine damage ECJ00042 EJU43731 Check engine warning If a sensor malfunction or a short circuit is de tected the chec...

Page 52: ...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 UF3P12E0 book Page 47 Mon...

Page 53: ...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 UF3P12...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...g mooring or towing it in an emergency See page 102 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 s...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...ent 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 ...

Page 58: ...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 EJU43790 Fire extinguisher holder and cover The fire extinguisher holder and cover are lo cated in the bow storage compartment 1 Cap 1 Removable waterti...

Page 59: ...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 UF3P12E0 book Page 54 Monday July...

Page 60: ...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 61: ...f 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 Return the hood to 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 1 Hood latch 1 Fuel filler ca...

Page 62: ... 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 precisely level position on land with the engine stopped If t...

Page 63: ...ark add en gine oil 6 Loosen the engine 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 pro...

Page 64: ... could be damaged allow ing water to enter the engine compart ment Check the O rings on the stern drain plugs and make sure that the plugs are tightened securely before launching the watercraft Otherwise water may flood the engine compart ment and cause the watercraft to sub merge ECJ00363 5 Securely install the stern drain plugs by tightening them until they stop EJU40535 Draining the bilge water...

Page 65: ... 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 downs with towels or rags where they touch the body of the watercraft to avoid scratches or damage ECJ02150 UF3P12E0 book Page 60 Mo...

Page 66: ...perfor mance and promotes longer component life To perform the engine break in 1 Check the engine oil level See page 57 for information on checking the engine oil level 2 Launch the watercraft and start the en gine See page 73 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 67: ...65 Steering system Check the steering system for proper operation 66 RiDE lever Check the RiDE lever for proper operation 67 Throttle lever Check the throttle lever for proper operation 67 Remote control transmitter Check the remote control transmitter for proper op eration 67 Engine shut off cord lan yard Check the engine shut off cord lanyard for dam age 67 Switches Check the start switch engine...

Page 68: ... water pilot outlet Check that water is discharged from the port left cooling water pilot outlet while the engine is run ning 70 Multifunction information center Check the multifunction information center for prop er operation 70 Shift system Check the shift system for proper operation 70 Trim indicator Check the trim indicator for proper operation 71 Engine idling speed Check the engine idling sp...

Page 69: ...fire or explosion Do not start the engine if there is a fuel 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 foun...

Page 70: ...e dipstick See page 57 for information on checking the engine 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 59 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 bat...

Page 71: ...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 72: ...er 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 32 for Yamaha Security System setting procedures and page 41 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 ...

Page 73: ... 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 74: ...e is clogged clean it See page 98 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 foreign material on the threads or...

Page 75: ...ing water pilot outlet check Make sure that water is discharged from the port left cooling water pilot outlet while the engine is running See page 35 for informa tion on the cooling water pilot outlets EJU32715 Multifunction information center check Make sure that the multifunction information center operates properly See page 43 for in formation on proper operation of the multi function informati...

Page 76: ...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 1250 100 r mi...

Page 77: ...g on page 10 Also watch the WaveRunner Basic Orientation Video linked to the following QR code https yamahawaverunners com orientation A DVD is also available your nearest dealer for your convenience These materials should give you an under standing of the watercraft and its operation Remember This watercraft is designed to carry the operator and up to 2 passengers Never exceed the maximum load li...

Page 78: ...ing the watercraft When launching the watercraft make sure that there are no obstacles around you If the watercraft is launched from a trailer someone should make sure that waves do not push the watercraft into the trailer EJU36346 Starting the engine on water 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...

Page 79: ...ver 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 dental starting or unauthor...

Page 80: ...ds 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 o...

Page 81: ...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 82: ...me to stop 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 EJU43445 Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral Operating in reverse When the RiDE lever is sq...

Page 83: ... 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 49 fo...

Page 84: ...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 85: ...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 86: ...ft 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 ca...

Page 87: ... 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 l...

Page 88: ...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 89: ...0 r min on land Also do not run the engine for more than 15 seconds without supplying water otherwise 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 48 for seat removal and installation proce dures and page 53 f...

Page 90: ...leaning the watercraft 1 Remove the seats See page 48 for seat removal and installation procedures 2 Rinse the engine and engine compart ment with a small amount of water NOTICE Do not 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 59 for information on draining the bilge w...

Page 91: ...ry case is not dam aged Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded or damaged Make sure that the breather hose is not clogged or damaged Checking the electrolyte 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...

Page 92: ...attery 1 Place the battery in 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 cou...

Page 93: ...ne ounce of Yamalube Fuel Stabilizer Condi tioner Plus to each gallon of fuel in the fuel tank before starting the engine 2 Clean the watercraft See page 85 for in formation on cleaning the watercraft Wax the hull with a non abrasive wax such as Yamalube Professional Polish EJU44950 Lubrication To keep moving parts sliding or rotating smoothly lubricate them with water resistant grease Steering ca...

Page 94: ...shment 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 Yamaha dealer or other qualified me chanic A service manual is available for purchase through a Yamaha dealer f...

Page 95: ...o install the engine cover 1 Place the engine cover in its original po sition and then push it down 2 Install the engine cover screws 3 Securely install the seats in their original positions 1 Engine cover 1 UF3P12E0 book Page 90 Monday July 23 2018 9 51 AM ...

Page 96: ...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 93 Oil filter Replace 93 Intermediate hous ing Lubricate Spark plugs Check Battery Check state of charge terminals bands and breather hose Battery leads Check terminals Steering master ...

Page 97: ...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 98: ...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 UF3P12E0 book Page 93 Monday July 23 2018 9 51 AM ...

Page 99: ...tem 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 5 3 0 3 6 Fuel and oil Recommended fuel Premium unleaded gasoline Minimu...

Page 100: ...eplace fuse and check wiring 100 Battery Run down Recharge 85 Poor terminal con nections Tighten as required 85 Terminal corroded Clean or replace 85 Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Engine does not start Starter motor turns over Throttle lever Squeezed Release 33 Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer RiDE lever Squeezed Release 33 Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Fuel Fuel...

Page 101: ...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 55 Oil pressure warning Oil pressure dropped Have serviced by Yamaha dealer 45 Engine over heat war...

Page 102: ...l activated Add oil 45 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 number Use correct fuel 55 Air filter Clogged Have serviced by Yamaha deale...

Page 103: ... 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 104: ...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 105: ... steps above See page 33 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 48 for seat removal and installation proce dures and page 53 for information on the removable watertight storage compart ment 1 Negative jumper cable 2 Booster batt...

Page 106: ...ward 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 Electrical box cover 2 Lock 3 Projection 1 Electrical box cover 2 1 2 3 3 1 1 Fuse box cover 1 Electro...

Page 107: ...ing 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 mu...

Page 108: ...ments See page 51 for infor mation on draining the storage compart ments 2 Drain the bilge water from the engine compartment See page 59 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 UF3P12E0 book Page 103 Monday J...

Page 109: ... materials or submersion f Growth of marine organism on motor or hull surfaces g Normal deterioration h Gel coat stress cracks i Damage due to improper transportation SPECIFIC PARTS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY Parts replaced due to normal wear or routine maintenance such as oil spark plugs fuel filters impeller and liner and anodes are not covered by warranty Charges for transporting the WaveRunner wat...

Page 110: ... new watercraft before sale 2 Explain the operation maintenance and warranty requirements to your satisfaction at the time of sale and upon your request at any later date In addition each Yamaha dealer is held responsible for his setup service and warranty repair work Q Is the warranty transferable to second owners A Yes The remainder of the existing warranty can be transferred upon request The un...

Page 111: ...ment per occurrence for any reasonable expenses you incur because your Yamaha needs covered service replacement vehicle rental emergency towing phone calls even food and lodging when you are away from home This superb cover age goes into effect when you purchase Y E S so it applies to any warranty repairs as well as covered repairs during your entire Y E S plan period Y E S coverage is honored at ...

Page 112: ... check 65 Engine oil requirements 57 Engine overheat warning 46 Engine serial number 1 Engine shut off cord lanyard check 67 Engine shut off switch 33 Engine stop switch 33 Engine unit check 65 Enjoy your watercraft responsibly 24 Equipment 48 F Fire extinguisher check 69 Fire extinguisher holder and cover 53 Fire extinguisher holder cover and band checks 68 Flushing the cooling water passages 84 ...

Page 113: ...73 Rules of the Road 19 Rustproofing 88 S Safety equipment check 69 Seats 48 Shift indicator 44 Shift system 37 Shift system check 70 Speedometer 43 Star labels 3 Start switch 33 Starting off 80 Starting off from a trailer 81 Starting the engine on water 73 Steering system 35 Steering system checks 66 Stern drain plug checks 69 Stern eyes 50 Stopping the engine 74 Stopping the watercraft 76 Storag...

Page 114: ...Index 109 Yamaha Security System settings 32 UF3P12E0 book Page 109 Monday July 23 2018 9 51 AM ...

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