Yamaha FX SHO WaveRunner 2013, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL 2013 WaveRunner FX SHO FX Cruiser SHO F2S F8199 71 E0 UF2S71E0 book Page 1 Tuesday August 21 2012 2 33 PM ...

Page 2: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft This manual should stay with the WaveRunner if it is sold UF2S71E0 book Page 1 Tuesday August 21 2012 2 33 PM ...

Page 3: ...atibility EMC CISPR 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 6CS Name ID number of Notified Body SNCH 0499 EC Type examination certificate numb...

Page 4: ...otential personal injury haz ards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death WARNING EWJ00071 A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa tion which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury NOTICE ECJ00091 A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the watercraft or other property TIP A TIP provides key information t...

Page 5: ...off switch 28 Start switch 28 Throttle lever 29 Steering system 29 Adjustable tilt steering system 30 Cooling water pilot outlets 30 Water separator 31 Watercraft operation 32 Watercraft operation functions 32 Shift system 32 Quick Shift Trim System Q S T S 33 Watercraft operation modes 35 Low RPM Mode 35 No wake mode 36 Cruise assist 37 Instrument operation 40 Multifunction information center 40 ...

Page 6: ...f 84 Capsized watercraft 85 Beaching and docking the watercraft 86 Operating in weeded areas 86 After removing the watercraft from the water 87 Care and storage 88 Post operation care 88 Flushing the cooling water passages 88 Cleaning the watercraft 89 Battery care 89 Long term storage 92 Cleaning 92 Lubrication 92 Rustproofing 93 Maintenance 94 Maintenance 94 Tool kit 94 Removing and installing t...

Page 7: ...n the removable watertight storage compartment MODEL FA1800 M FX SHO FA1800A M FX Cruiser SHO EJU36550 Craft Identification Number CIN The CIN is stamped on a plate attached to the aft deck EJU40470 Engine serial number The engine serial number is stamped on a plate attached to the engine unit See page 49 for seat removal and installation proce dures and page 94 for engine cover removal and instal...

Page 8: ...formation is given on the builder s plate affixed on the craft A full explanation of this information is given in the relevant sec tions 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 associat ed wave heights significant wave heights up to 2 m 6 56 ft see the following TIP Such conditions may b...

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 double this height UF2S71E0 book Page 3 Tuesday August 21 2012 2 33 PM ...

Page 10: ...labels 4 EJU30452 Important labels Read the following labels before using this watercraft If have any questions consult a Yamaha dealer 14 1 12 8 7 11 2 9 4 13 10 6 5 3 15 UF2S71E0 book Page 4 Tuesday August 21 2012 2 33 PM ...

Page 11: ...General and important labels 5 EJU35913 Warning labels If any of these labels are damaged or missing contact a Yamaha dealer for replacements 1 UF2S71E0 book Page 5 Tuesday August 21 2012 2 33 PM ...

Page 12: ...General and important labels 6 UF2S71E0 book Page 6 Tuesday August 21 2012 2 33 PM ...

Page 13: ...General and important labels 7 UF2S71E0 book Page 7 Tuesday August 21 2012 2 33 PM ...

Page 14: ...General and important labels 8 UF2S71E0 book Page 8 Tuesday August 21 2012 2 33 PM ...

Page 15: ...General and important labels 9 EJU36261 Other labels UF2S71E0 book Page 9 Tuesday August 21 2012 2 33 PM ...

Page 16: ...els 10 The following label indicates the correct direction to upright a capsized watercraft The following CE marking is located on the back of the remote control transmitter UF2S71E0 book Page 10 Tuesday August 21 2012 2 33 PM ...

Page 17: ...they too have read this own er s operator s manual the Riding Practice Guide the Riding Instruction card and all labels EJU30740 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 18: ...nce boat not a toy Sharp turns or jumping wakes or waves can increase the risk of back spinal injury pa ralysis facial injuries and broken legs an kles 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 19: ... water entry into the rec tum 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 fabrics like those used in bicycle shorts Eye protection is recommended to keep wind water and glare from the sun out of your eyes while you ope...

Page 20: ...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 opera tion checks listed on page 65 before operat ing the watercraft The operator and passengers should al ways keep their feet on the floor...

Page 21: ...boating rules and be sure to check behind you be fore making a turn See Safe boating rules on page 19 EJU30840 Recommended equipment The following items should be carried on board your watercraft Sound signaling device You should carry a whistle or other sound signaling device that can be used to signal other boats Visual distress signals It is recommended that a pyrotechnic de vice which is appro...

Page 22: ... will activate at planing speeds should you attempt to steer the watercraft after re leasing the throttle lever The OTS system assists in turning by continuing to supply some thrust while the watercraft is deceler ating but you can turn more sharply if you apply throttle while turning the handlebars The OTS system does not function below planing speeds or when the engine is off Once the engine slo...

Page 23: ...ake grate while the engine is on Items such as long hair loose clothing or PFD straps can become entan gled in moving parts resulting in severe in jury or drowning Never insert any object into the jet thrust nozzle while the engine is running Severe injury or death could result from coming in contact with the rotating parts of the jet pump Stop the engine and remove the clip from the engine shut o...

Page 24: ...nternal injuries 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 skier 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 the...

Page 25: ...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 op erate slowly and cautiously EJU30970 Safe boating rules ...

Page 26: ...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 regu lated 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 27: ...r 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 integra...

Page 28: ...2 1 3 4 5 6 1 Fuel filler cap page 58 2 Hood 3 Handlebars 4 Rear seat page 49 5 Front seat page 49 6 Footwell 7 Bow eye page 51 8 Hull 9 Cooling water pilot outlet page 30 10 Pull up cleat FX Cruiser SHO page 52 11 Gunwale UF2S71E0 book Page 22 Tuesday August 21 2012 2 33 PM ...

Page 29: ...torage compartment page 54 4 Cleat page 51 5 Handgrip page 50 6 Reboarding step page 50 7 Reverse gate page 32 8 Jet thrust nozzle 9 Ride plate 10 Stern drain plug page 61 11 Stern eye page 51 12 Speed sensor 13 Intake grate 14 Flushing hose connector UF2S71E0 book Page 23 Tuesday August 21 2012 2 33 PM ...

Page 30: ...shut off cord lanyard page 28 10 VOLT HOUR button page 40 11 SPEED RPM button page 40 12 MODE RESET button FX Cruiser SHO page 40 13 START STOP button FX Cruiser SHO page 40 14 Up switch page 37 15 Down switch page 37 16 Throttle lever page 29 17 Multifunction information center page 40 18 Glove compartment page 53 19 Removable beverage holder page 55 20 Tilt lever page 30 21 Shift lever page 32 2...

Page 31: ...lter case 3 Water separator page 31 4 Fuel tank 5 Battery page 68 6 Electrical box 7 Spark plug Spark plug cap Ignition coil 8 Removable watertight storage compartment page 55 9 Engine oil filler cap page 60 10 Dipstick page 60 UF2S71E0 book Page 25 Tuesday August 21 2012 2 33 PM ...

Page 32: ...J00752 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 sunl...

Page 33: ...ter 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 perform the initial operation and then the setting is selected To select the lock mode Push the lock button on the re...

Page 34: ...by children or others EJU42320 Start switch NOTICE ECJ01310 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 rel...

Page 35: ...d the direction of the watercraft 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 ex cept 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...

Page 36: ...ion and that the handlebars are securely locked in place EJU41800 Cooling water pilot outlets When the engine is running some of the cool ing water that is circulated in the engine is dis charged 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 that w...

Page 37: ...If water has collected in the water separator drain it by loosening the drain screw To drain water from the water separator 1 Place a drain pan or dry cloth under the water separator 2 Gradually loosen the drain screw to drain the water Catch the draining water in the drain pan or soak it up with the dry cloth so that it does not spill into the engine compartment If any water spills into the water...

Page 38: ...ccur TIP This model is equipped with a function which limits the engine speed in reverse or neutral To shift into reverse 1 Release the throttle lever and let the en gine speed return to idle 2 Squeeze the shift lock lever and pull the shift lever rearward until it stops in the re verse position The reverse gate will low er and the watercraft will start moving in reverse at trolling speed To shift...

Page 39: ... and the watercraft will start moving forward at trolling speed EJU31319 Quick Shift Trim System Q S T S The Q S T S selector is located at the left handlebar grip and is operated to change the vertical angle of the jet thrust nozzle which adjusts the trim angle of the watercraft 1 Shift lever 2 Neutral position 1 Reverse gate 2 Neutral position 1 Neutral indicator N 1 2 1 2 1 1 Shift lever 2 Shif...

Page 40: ...e to increase There is less water resistance therefore straight ahead acceleration is enhanced TIP The watercraft performance characteristics according to the trim angle change depending on the operating conditions To change the trim angle 1 Reduce engine speed to less than 3000 r min 2 Squeeze the Q S T S selector lock lever and then turn the Q S T S selector to the desired position NOTICE Do not...

Page 41: ...d in the nor mal mode The Low RPM Mode can only be activated and deactivated by operating the remote con trol transmitter that is included with this water craft See page 26 for information on the remote control transmitter TIP The Low RPM Mode can only be activated when the engine is stopped in the unlock mode of the Yamaha Security System Activating and deactivating the Low RPM Mode Activation of...

Page 42: ...the Low RPM Mode is deactivated the watercraft returns to the normal operation mode EJU42480 No wake mode The no wake mode is a function that main tains the engine speed at a fixed setting for operating the watercraft at low speeds This function can be used only for forward opera tion of the watercraft TIP The no wake mode can only be activated af ter 5 seconds have elapsed since starting the engi...

Page 43: ... the fully closed idle position when the no wake mode is activated TIP The digital speedometer display blinks contin ually while the no wake mode is activated To deactivate the no wake mode Perform one of the following operations The beeper sounds two times quickly and the dig ital speedometer display stops blinking when the no wake mode is deactivated Push the NO WAKE MODE switch Squeeze the thro...

Page 44: ...ine speed is reached 2 When the engine speed reaches the de sired cruise assist setting push the SET switch Once the beeper sounds three times quickly and the digital speedometer display starts blinking the cruise assist is activated When the cruise assist is acti vated slowly squeeze the throttle lever to keep it squeezed further than the position at which the cruise assist was set releas ing the...

Page 45: ...t engine speed will change However the ad justment is limited to a maximum of five incre ments above or below the initial cruise assist setting To deactivate the cruise assist Relax your grip on the throttle lever The beeper sounds two times quickly and the dig ital speedometer display stops blinking when the cruise assist is deactivated TIP The cruise assist is also deactivated when the engine is...

Page 46: ...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 EJU42330 Analog speedometer tachometer The analog speedometer tachometer has both a speedometer function and a tachome ter function By switching the meter it can be used as either a speedometer or a ...

Page 47: ...n the meter switches to the analog speedometer function the SPEED indicator light comes on if km h are selected as the display units The SPEED indicator light blinks three times then comes on if mph are selected as the display units See page 41 for information on switching the digital speedometer display units EJU35024 Information display The information display shows watercraft op erating conditi...

Page 48: ... on To switch the digital speedometer display units Push the VOLT HOUR button for at least 1 second within 10 seconds after the multifunc tion information center is activated The digital speedometer display changes When the dis play units are switched from kilometers to miles only the SPEED indicator light blinks three times TIP FX Cruiser SHO The display units can also be switched by pushing the ...

Page 49: ...f the battery voltage has dropped significant ly LO is displayed on the voltmeter If the battery voltage has risen significantly HI is displayed If LO or HI is displayed immedi ately return to shore and have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft To switch to the voltmeter from the hour meter Push the VOLT HOUR button for at least 1 second after the multifunction information center is activated fo...

Page 50: ...the oil pressure drops significantly the oil pressure warning indicator and the WARN ING indicator light blink and the buzzer sounds intermittently At the same time the engine speed is limited If the oil pressure warning is activated imme diately reduce the engine speed return to shore and then check the engine oil level See page 60 for information on checking the engine oil level If the oil level...

Page 51: ...42280 Check engine warning If a sensor malfunction or a short circuit is de tected the check engine warning indicator and 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 any of the operation buttons for the mul tifunction informatio...

Page 52: ...ss points The accuracy of the compass and heading varies depending on the operating condi tions Use this function as a reference only To display the heading 1 While pushing the START STOP but ton start the engine 2 Release the START STOP button brief ly and then push the START STOP button again for 2 seconds or more TIP Push the START STOP button within 10 seconds after the multifunction informati...

Page 53: ...uel consumption per hour This display shows the current fuel consump tion in liters per hour L HR or gallons per hour G HR Fuel consumption per kilometer mile This display shows the current fuel consump tion in liters per kilometer L KM or gallons per mile G MILE TIP The actual fuel consumption varies greatly depending on the operating conditions Use this function as a reference only UF2S71E0 book...

Page 54: ...hen the displays go off 25 sec onds after the engine stops To start the measurements Push the START STOP button for less than 1 second The beeper sounds once and the measurements start To stop the measurements Push the START STOP button for less than 1 second while the measurements are being recorded The beeper sounds once and the measurements stop To restart the measurements Push the START STOP b...

Page 55: ...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 UF2S71E0...

Page 56: ... use the handgrip to lift the watercraft The hand grip is not designed to support the water craft s weight If the handgrip breaks the watercraft could fall which could result in severe injury EWJ00021 EJU37381 Reboarding grip The reboarding grip is used when boarding the watercraft from the water EJU34864 Reboarding step The reboarding step is used to assist in re boarding the watercraft from the ...

Page 57: ...n be damaged EJU34872 Bow eye The bow eye is used to attach a rope to the watercraft when transporting mooring or towing it in an emergency See page 106 for information on towing the watercraft EJU34881 Stern eyes The stern eyes are used to attach a rope to the watercraft when transporting or mooring it EJU40420 Cleat The cleat is used to attach a ski rope to the watercraft when pulling a water sk...

Page 58: ...ury EWJ00821 EJU42290 Storage compartments This watercraft is equipped with the following storage compartments Only the securely closed watertight storage compartments are waterproof If you carry ob jects that must be kept dry put them in a wa terproof bag Make sure that the storage compartments are closed securely before operating the water craft EJU42210 Bow storage compartment The bow storage c...

Page 59: ...ngine compartment 2 Securely install the drain plug in its origi nal position EJU35163 Glove compartment The glove compartment is located in front of the seat To open the glove compartment Turn the glove compartment knob 90 to the left or right and then lift up the lid 1 Drain plug 1 1 Glove compartment knob 1 Glove compartment Glove compartment Capacity 7 0 L 1 8 US gal 1 5 Imp gal Load limit 1 0...

Page 60: ...partment is located in front of the boarding platform To open the stern storage compartment 1 Pull the rear of the stern storage compart ment latch on both sides of the stern stor age compartment lid outward and then unhook the front of the latch from the hull 2 Open the lid To close the stern storage compartment 1 Close the lid 1 Drain plug 1 1 Stern storage compartment latch 1 Stern storage comp...

Page 61: ...older The built in beverage holder is located near the starboard right side of the multifunction information center Removable beverage holder The removable beverage holder is located in the glove compartment See page 53 for in formation on the glove compartment EJU42310 Watertight storage compartments This model is equipped with a built in water tight storage compartment and a removable watertight...

Page 62: ...page 49 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 1 Cap 1 Built in watertight storage compartment Built in watertight storage compartment Capacity 2 5 L 0 7 US gal 0 6 Imp gal Load limit 1 0 kg ...

Page 63: ...nhook the band and remove the fire ex tinguisher cover 3 Place the 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 Fire extinguisher holder and c...

Page 64: ...ng 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 85 is a fuel blend containing 85 ethanol and therefore must not be used in this watercraft All ethanol blends containing more than 10 ethanol can cause fuel system damage or en gine performance problems Yamaha does not recommend gasoho...

Page 65: ...the watercraft with a full tank in direct sunlight 8 Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately with a dry cloth 9 Securely install the fuel filler cap by tight ening it until it clicks 10 Push the rear of the hood down to se curely lock it in place Make sure that the fuel filler cap and the hood are securely closed before using the watercraft 11 Securely install the seats in their original positions 1 ...

Page 66: ...sition on land with the engine stopped If the engine was running allow the en gine oil to settle by waiting 5 minutes or more before checking the oil level 2 Remove the seats See page 49 for seat removal and installation procedures 3 Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean 4 Insert the dipstick back into the dipstick tube completely Remove the dipstick again and make sure that the engine oil level i...

Page 67: ... Securely install the seats in their original positions EJU40021 Draining the bilge water NOTICE ECJ01301 Do not run the engine at full throttle when bilge water remains in the engine compart ment The bilge water can splash into the engine which can result in severe dam age EJU40033 Draining the bilge water on land To drain the bilge water on land 1 Loosen the stern drain plugs and remove them 2 R...

Page 68: ...aft 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 the watercraft as straight as possible and above planing speed for at least...

Page 69: ... 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 watercraft with the shift lever in the reverse or neutral position Otherwise the reverse gate may hit an obstacle which could cause dam age...

Page 70: ...onent life To perform the engine break in 1 Check the engine oil level See page 60 for information on checking the engine oil level 2 Launch the watercraft and start the en gine See page 76 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 operat...

Page 71: ...8 Steering system Check the steering system for proper operation 69 Adjustable tilt steering sys tem Check the adjustable tilt steering system for proper operation and check that the handlebars are secure ly locked in place 70 Q S T S Check the Q S T S for proper operation and check that the Q S T S selector is securely locked in place 70 Shift system Check the shift system for proper operation 71...

Page 72: ...stalled 73 Hood Check that the hood is securely closed 74 Front and rear seats Check that the seats are securely installed 49 POST LAUNCH CHECKS Cooling water pilot outlet Check that water is discharged from the port left cooling water pilot outlet while the engine is running 74 Multifunction information center Check the multifunction information center for proper operation 74 Engine idling speed ...

Page 73: ...ak 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 EJU34214 Fuel system checks WARNING EWJ00381 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 Im...

Page 74: ...il level EJU32455 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 61 for information on draining the bilge water EJU32484 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 Fi...

Page 75: ...curely held in place EJU32613 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 difference...

Page 76: ...page 30 for adjustable tilt steering system operation procedures EJU32644 Quick Shift Trim System Q S T S checks Operate the Q S T S selector lock lever and the Q S T S selector several times to make sure that operation is smooth throughout the whole range Also make sure that the jet thrust nozzle moves as the Q S T S selector is operated and that the Q S T S selector se Difference between fully t...

Page 77: ...out the whole range Also make sure that the reverse gate moves up and down according to the op eration of the shift lever and that the gate makes contact with the stoppers See page 32 for shift system operation EJU42180 Throttle lever checks Operate the throttle lever several times to make sure that operation is smooth through out the whole range Also make sure that the throttle lever returns auto...

Page 78: ...ch the engine stop switch and the engine shut off switch for proper operation See pages 28 to 28 for in formation on operating each switch To check the operation of the switches 1 If the lock mode is selected for the Yamaha Security System setting select the unlock mode See page 27 for Yamaha Security System setting proce dures 2 Push the start switch to make sure that the engine starts 3 As soon ...

Page 79: ...ng the ap plicable regulations is on board EJU32352 Hull and deck check Check the hull and deck for damage or other problem EJU32656 Jet intake checks Make sure that the jet intake is not damaged or clogged with weeds or debris If the jet in take is clogged clean it See page 102 for in formation on the jet intake EJU32475 Stern drain plug checks Loosen the stern drain plugs and remove them and the...

Page 80: ... outlet check Make sure that water is discharged from the port left cooling water pilot outlet while the engine is running See page 30 for informa tion on the cooling water pilot outlets EJU32714 Multifunction information center check Make sure that the multifunction information center operates properly See page 40 for in formation on proper operation of the multi function information center EJU40...

Page 81: ...ive you an understanding of the watercraft and its opera tion Remember This watercraft is designed to carry the operator and up to 2 passengers Never exceed the maximum load limit or allow more than 3 persons or 2 persons if a water skier is being pulled to ride the watercraft at any time EJU33005 Learning to operate your watercraft Before operating the watercraft always per form the pre operation...

Page 82: ...WJ01530 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 inju ry To start the engine 1 If the lock mode is selected for the Yamaha Security System setting select the unlock mode See page 27 for Yamaha Security System setting proce dures 2 Move the watercraft to an area that is f...

Page 83: ...G 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 in jury or death EWJ00601 EJU32872 Leaving the watercraft If leaving the watercraft remove the clip from the engine shut off switch to prevent acciden tal starting or unauthorized operation by chil dren or others EJU40221 Operating the watercraft When...

Page 84: ... 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 the handlebars determines how sharply you turn A More throttle produces higher thrust so the watercraft will tur...

Page 85: ...when the engine is off Once the engine slows down the watercraft will no longer turn in response to handlebar in put until you apply throttle again or you reach trolling speed EJU42580 Stopping the watercraft The watercraft is not equipped with a sepa rate braking system It is stopped by water re sistance when the throttle lever is released From full speed the watercraft comes to a complete stop i...

Page 86: ...ever and pull the shift lever rearward until it stops in the reverse po sition The watercraft will move in reverse See page 32 for information on operating the shift lever Make sure that there are no obstacles or peo ple behind you before shifting into reverse TIP This model is equipped with a function which limits the engine speed in reverse Operating in neutral Push the shift lever forward until...

Page 87: ...igued and suffer from expo sure increasing the risk of injury and drowning Board the watercraft in water free from weeds and debris and at least 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 wa tercraft otherwise pebbles or sand could be sucked into the jet intake causing im peller damage and engine o...

Page 88: ...y cavities as a result of being near the jet thrust nozzle Do not ap ply throttle until the passengers 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 provid ed The heavier the total weight of the operator and passenger s the more difficult it will be to balance the watercraft Do not operate the watercraft when t...

Page 89: ...e footwell and are securely holding on to the person in front of them or to the handgrip provided 8 Look in all directions start the engine and then start off slowly To board when it is difficult to balance at a standstill 1 Have the passenger s steady the water craft and then board as noted in the pre vious section Boarding alone 2 Grip the handlebars with both hands place both feet on the floor ...

Page 90: ...dgrip provided and then gradually increase the speed to balance the watercraft EJU33082 Starting off WARNING EWJ00711 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 dir...

Page 91: ...with both hands and place both feet on the floor of the footwell 4 Look in all directions start the engine and then start off slowly EJU33235 Capsized watercraft WARNING EWJ00671 Improper uprighting can cause injury Be sure to shut the engine off by pulling on the engine shut off cord lanyard to remove the clip from the engine shut off switch Do not put your hands in the intake grate If the waterc...

Page 92: ...g land 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 se vere injury or death EWJ00601 NOTICE Never run the engine in water that is less than 60 cm 2 ft deep from the bottom of the watercraft otherwise pebbles or sand could be sucked into the jet intake causing impeller dam age and engine overheati...

Page 93: ...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 water from the cooling water passag es To discharge water from the cooling water passages 1 Make sure that the area around the wa tercraft is clear and then start t...

Page 94: ... 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 49 for seat removal and installation proce dures and page 55 for information on the removable watertight storage compart ment 3 Open the stern storage compartment See page 54 for information on the st...

Page 95: ...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 ECJ00571 3 Drain the water from the engine compart ment See page 61 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 d...

Page 96: ...e 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 the battery otherwise battery life could be shortened ECJ00241 If distilled water was added chec...

Page 97: ...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 ECJ00261 3 Connect the negative battery lead black to the negative battery termi nal 4 Connect the breather hose to the battery WARNING Fire or explosion coul...

Page 98: ...rcraft 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 89 for in formation on cleaning the watercraft Wax the hull with a non abrasive wax EJU42540 Lubrication Use a suitable marine grease applicat...

Page 99: ...age 93 EJU40811 Rustproofing Spray metallic parts of the hull deck and en gine with a rust inhibitor Have a Yamaha dealer rustproof the internal engine components UF2S71E0 book Page 93 Tuesday August 21 2012 2 33 PM ...

Page 100: ...ent or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any marine SI engine re pair establishment or individual Warranty repair however must be performed at an authorized Yamaha marine dealership WARNING EWJ00311 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 ...

Page 101: ...s original posi tion and then push it down 2 Install the engine cover screws and then tighten them to the specified torque 3 Securely install the seats in their original positions 1 Engine cover Tightening torque Engine cover screw 4 5 Nm 0 46 kgf m 3 3 ft lb 1 UF2S71E0 book Page 95 Tuesday August 21 2012 2 33 PM ...

Page 102: ... 100 hours 200 hours 6 months 12 months 12 months 24 months Spark plugs Check clean replace Lubrication points Lubricate Internal engine components Spray lubricant Intermediate hous ing 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 Electric bilge pump strainer Clean Impeller Check Jet t...

Page 103: ...e 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 Nuts and bolts Check Air filter element Check Engine oil Replace 97 Oil filter Replace 97 Valve clearance Check adjust Item Operation Initial Thereafter every Page 10 hours 50 hours ...

Page 104: ...6 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 Jet thrust nozzle trim angle 10 5 0...

Page 105: ...ry Run down Recharge 89 Poor terminal con nections Tighten as required 89 Terminal corroded Clean or replace 89 Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Engine does not start Starter motor turns over Throttle lever Squeezed Release 28 Fuel Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos sible 58 Stale or contaminat ed Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by...

Page 106: ...rviced 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 warning Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos sible 58 Oil pressure warning Oil pressure dropped Have serviced by...

Page 107: ...ning Engine speed reduc tion control activated Add oil 44 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 Ya...

Page 108: ...e engine will overheat and may seize NOTICE If weeds or debris gets caught in the jet intake do not operate the watercraft above trolling speed until they have been removed ECJ00653 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 wa tercraft 1 Place a suitable clean c...

Page 109: ...raft 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 cabl...

Page 110: ...th a fuse that has an improper rating can cause extensive electrical system damage and possi ble fire EWJ00802 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 111: ...ecuring the corrugated tube and bilge pump fuse leads TIP Be careful not to drop the plastic ties into the engine compartment 3 Pull out the bilge pump fuse holder from the rubber cover and then remove the fuse cover 4 Replace the blown fuse with the spare fuse of the correct amperage WARNING Do not use fuses of a dif ferent amperage than recommended Substitution with a fuse that has an improper r...

Page 112: ...ng enough so that the watercraft will not collide with the towing 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 combined length of the towing boat and the watercraft 1 Securely attach the towline to the bow eye of the watercraft being towed 2 Sit astride the seat and hold on to the hand...

Page 113: ...maha dealer service the watercraft as soon as possible If the watercraft was submerged 1 Remove the watercraft from the water and drain the water from the storage compartments See page 52 for informa tion on draining the storage compart ments 2 Drain the bilge water from the engine compartment See page 61 for informa tion on draining the bilge water 3 Have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha deale...

Page 114: ...t check 67 Engine cover removing and installing 94 Engine idling speed check 74 Engine oil 60 Engine oil and oil filter 97 Engine oil level check 68 Engine oil requirements 60 Engine overheat warning 44 Engine serial number 1 Engine shut off cord lanyard check 72 Engine shut off switch 28 Engine stop switch 28 Engine unit check 68 Enjoy your watercraft responsibly 20 Equipment 49 F Fire extinguish...

Page 115: ...Reboarding step 50 Recommended equipment 15 Remote control transmitter 26 Remote control transmitter check 72 Riding position 76 Rustproofing 93 S Safe boating rules 19 Safety equipment check 73 Seats 49 Shift system 32 Shift system checks 71 Start switch 28 Starting off 84 Starting off from a trailer 85 Starting the engine on water 76 Steering system 29 Steering system checks 69 Stern drain plug ...

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