Trouble recovery
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CAUTION:
●Place a suitable clean cloth or carpeting underneath the watercraft to protect it from abrasions and scratches.
●Always turn the watercraft over onto its port (left) side.
●When turning the watercraft on its side, support the bow so that the handlebars are not bent or damaged.
(2)Remove any weeds or debris from around the drive shaft, impeller, jet pump housing, and jet thrust nozzle.
If debris is difficult to remove, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
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CAUTION:
Always avoid operating your watercraft in areas where weed growth is thick. If traveling in weeded areas is unavoidable, operate the engine alternately at partial throttle and full throttle. Weeds tend to accumulate more at a steady speed and at trolling speed. If weeds clog the jet intake or impeller area and cause cavitation, follow the cleaning procedure above.
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Jumping the batteryIf the watercraft battery has run down, the engine can be started using a
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WARNING
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dan- gerous, causing severe burns, etc. Electrolyte contains sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
Antidotes
External: Flush with water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten
egg, or vegetable oil. Call a physician im- mediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc., well away. If using or charging the battery in an enclosed space, make sure that it is well ven- tilated. Always shield your eyes when working near batteries.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
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Connecting the jumper cables
(1)Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) battery terminals of both batteries.
(2)Connect one end of the negative
(3)Connect the other end of the negative
1Positive (+) jumper cable
2Negative
3Booster battery
4Engine hanger
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CAUTION:
Do not connect the end of the negative
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