Maintenance and care

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Checking the fuel system

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WARNING

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. Improper repairs can make the watercraft unsafe to operate.

Check the fuel system for leaks, cracks, and malfunctions. If any problem is found, consult a Yamaha dealer.

Check:

●Fuel tank filler cap and seal for damage

●Fuel in fuel tank for water and dirt

●Fuel tank for damage, cracks, and leakage

●Fuel hoses and joints for damage, cracks, and leakage

●Air bleeding passages for leakage

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Fuel tank

Check the fuel tank for leakage and for water in the tank. If water is found in the fuel system, or if the fuel tank needs to be cleaned, have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft.

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Engine oil and oil filter

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WARNING

Engine oil is extremely hot immediately after the engine is turned off. Coming in contact with or getting any engine oil on your clothes could result in burns.

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NOTICE

Do not run the engine with too much or not enough oil in the engine, otherwise the engine could be damaged.

It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer change the engine oil. However, if you choose to change the oil on your own, refer to the service manual for this watercraft.

Recommended engine oil:

SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40, 20W- 50

Oil grade:

API SE,SF,SG,SH,SJ,SL Oil quantity:

With oil filter replacement:

3.1L (3.28 US qt, 2.73 Imp.qt) Without oil filter replacement:

3.0L (3.17 US qt, 2.64 Imp.qt)

Total amount:

4.3 L (4.55 US qt, 3.78 Imp.qt)

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Air filter element

Have a Yamaha dealer check the air filter element at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart.

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Checking the jet thrust nozzle angle

Check the handlebars and jet thrust nozzle for smooth operation.

Turn the handlebars as far as possible to the right and left and check that the difference of distances A and B between the jet thrust nozzle and the nozzle is within specification.

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