steering YAMAHA JETBLASTER 2022 User Guide

Care and storage
73
Steering cable (jet thrust nozzle end), elec-
tric trim rod (jet thrust nozzle end), and ball
joint
TIP
Disconnect the electric trim rod from the ball
joint before lubricating.
Shift rod (reverse gate end) and ball joint
TIP
Disconnect the shift rod from the ball joint be-
fore lubricating.
EJU47220Rustproofing
Rustproofing the hull, deck, and engine
Spray metallic parts of the hull, deck, and en-
gine with a rust inhibitor.Rustproofing the internal engine compo-
nents
Rustproof the internal engine components
with a rust inhibitor.
To rustproof the internal engine compo-
nents:
(1) Remove the seat and fire extinguisher
holder. (See page 36 for seat removal
and installation procedures and page 40
for information on the fire extinguisher
holder.)
(2) Remove the plastic tie that is fastening the fuel hose to the holder on the star-
board side of the air filter case.
(3) Release the hooks on the port side of the air filter case, and remove the air filter
case cover.
1Hook
2 Air filter case cover
3 Fuel hose
4 Holder
5 Plastic tie
1
23
4
5
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Maintenance
76
EJU43103Periodic maintenance chart
The periodic maintenance chart gives general guidelines for periodic maintenance. Have a
Yamaha dealer perform the checks in the following chart. However, maintenance may need to be performed more frequently depending on your operating conditions. If you have any
questions, consult a Yamaha dealer.
This “ √” mark indicates items to be checked and serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Item OperationInitial Thereafter every
Page
10 hours 50 hours
or 12
months *1 100
hours or 12
months *1 200
hours or 24
months *1
Fuel line Check fuel hoses and
clamps
√
—
Fuel filler cap/Wa-
ter separator Check 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 √√ 78
Oil filter Replace √78
Spark plugs Check √√ —
Battery Check state of charge,
terminals and bands
√
—
Battery leads Check terminals √—
Steering master Check operation and for
looseness
√√
—
Steering cable Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√
—
Electric trim rod Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√
—
Shift rod and re-
verse gate Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√
—
Air filter element Check for damage and
dirt
√
—
Air intake hoses Check for damage, and
check clamps
√
—
Throttle body Lubricate throttle valve √—
Exhaust system Check
for exhaust leak-
age, and check hoses and
clamps √
—
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Index
89
M
Main components, location of ................. 20
Maintenance ............................................ 75
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 2
Multifunction information center .............. 31
Multifunction information center check ... 55
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 34
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 67
Operating the watercraft .......................... 59
Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral ................................................... 62
Operating your watercraft ........................ 57
Operation requirements ........................... 11
P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 76
Post-launch checks ................................. 55
Post-operation care ................................. 69
Pre-launch checks ................................... 50
Pre-operation check points ..................... 50
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 48
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
R
Raising the reverse gate .......................... 85
Reboarding grip ....................................... 37
Reboarding step ...................................... 37
Recommended equipment ...................... 13
RiDE lever................................................. 25
RiDE lever checks .................................... 52
Riding position ......................................... 58
Rustproofing ............................................ 73
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 17
Safety equipment check .......................... 54
Seat .......................................................... 36
Seat storage compartment ...................... 40
Shift indicator ........................................... 32
Shift system ............................................. 27
Shift system check................................... 56
Speedometer ........................................... 31
Starting off ............................................... 65
Starting off from a trailer .......................... 66
Starting the engine on water .................... 58
Steering system ....................................... 25 Steering system checks ........................... 52
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 54
Stern eyes ................................................ 38
Stopping the engine ................................. 59
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 61
Storage compartment checks.................. 54
Storage compartments ............................ 38
Submerged watercraft ............................. 86
Switch checks .......................................... 53
T
Tachometer .............................................. 32
Throttle lever ............................................ 24
Throttle lever checks ................................ 52
Towing the watercraft .............................. 86
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 46
Trim indicator ........................................... 32
Troubleshooting ....................................... 81
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 81
Turning the watercraft .............................. 60
W
Wakeboarding and water-skiing .............. 16
Water separator ....................................... 26
Water separator check ............................. 50
Watercraft characteristics ........................ 14
Watercraft control functions..................... 24
Watercraft operation functions ................ 27
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