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U.S.A. Edition LIT-18626-05-59 Page To the owner/operator Important manual information: CONTENTSE GENERAL AND SAFETY INFORMATION FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS OPERATION GENERAL AND SAFETY Identification numbers Primary Identification (PRI-ID)number Hull Identification Number (HIN) Engine serial number Emission control information Approval label of Emission control certificate Manufactured date label Star labels (For California only) Important labels Label location Warning labels Page Other labels Safety information Limitations on who may operate the watercraft Cruising limitations Operation requirements Page Recommended equipment Hazard information Watercraft characteristics Water-skiing Page Steering and sailing rules Rules of the Road Stand-onvessel Give-wayvessel Rules when encountering Meeting vessels Crossing Overtaking Other special situations Narrow channels and bends Fishing vessel right-of-way Sailing vessel right-of-way Reading buoys and other markers Page United States Coast Guard Other sources Watercraft Education and Training Enjoy your watercraft responsibly Page FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS Operation of controls and other Location of main components Page Page Page Operation of controls and other functions Rear seat Front seat Hood Fuel tank filler cap Engine stop switch Engine shut-offswitch Throttle lever Start switch Cooling water pilot outlet Steering system Tilt lever Shift lever Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS) selector Bow down Bow up Handgrip Yamaha Engine Management System (YEMS) Multifunction meter Tachometer Speedometer Fuel meter Hour meter/Voltmeter Check engine warning indicator Fuel warning indicator Oil pressure warning indicator Engine overheat warning indicator Storage compartments Front storage compartment Glove compartment Seat storage compartment Fuel and oil Operation Post-operation checks Transporting Fuel and oil Gasoline Gasohol Engine oil Filling the fuel tank Pre-operationchecks Pre-operationcheck list Pre-operationcheck points Engine compartment Hull and deck Fuel level Engine oil level Checking the engine oil level again: Water separator Bilge Stern drain plug Battery Fire extinguisher Throttle Steering system Shift lever and reverse gate Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS) Jet unit Engine shut-offcord (lanyard) Switches Cooling water pilot outlet Multifunction meter Operation Engine break-in Launching the watercraft Starting the engine ●Never push the start switch while the engine is running Stopping the engine Leaving the watercraft Operating your watercraft Getting to know your watercraft Learning to operate your watercraft Riding watercraft with passengers Starting the watercraft Starting and boarding in shallow water Starting from a dock Boarding and starting in deep water Boarding alone Boarding with passengers Page Capsized watercraft Page Turning the watercraft Do not release the throttle lever when trying to steer away from Stopping the watercraft Beaching the watercraft Docking the watercraft Reverse on waterways Rough water operation Post-operationchecks Page Transporting Page MAINTENANCE AND CARE Specifications Storage Flushing the cooling system Page Lubrication Fuel system Battery Cleaning the watercraft Maintenance and adjustments Owner’s/Operator’s Manual and tool kit Periodic maintenance chart Inspecting the fuel system Fuel tank Changing the engine oil Page Checking the air filter element Inspecting the jet thrust nozzle angle Inspecting the shift cable Inspecting and adjusting the throttle cable Cleaning and adjusting the spark plugs To install the spark plug: Lubrication points Page Page Inspecting the battery To replenish the battery: To recharge the battery: Do not attempt to charge a battery hast- ily. Battery life could be shortened To connect the battery terminals: Adjusting the fuel injection system Checking the trolling speed Replacing the fuse Specifications Page TROUBLESHOOTING AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting chart Page Emergency procedures Cleaning the jet intake and impeller Page Jumping the battery Connecting the jumper cables Towing the watercraft Submerged watercraft Page Limited warranty YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) Index Limited warranty Page YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) Index