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(3) Lift up the engine cover to remove it.
To install the engine cover:
(1) Place the engine cover in its original po-
sition, 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.
1Engine cover
Tightening torque:
Engine cover screw:
4.5 Nm (0.46 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb)
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(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 cables by reversing the steps
above. (See page 27 for information on
starting the engine.)EJU44050Replacing the fuses
If a fuse is blown, replace it with the proper
fuse.
To replace a fuse:
(1) Remove the seats and removable water-
tight storage compartment. (See page 43
for seat removal and installation proce-
dures and page 48 for information on the
removable watertight storage compart-
ment.)
1Positive (+) jumper cable
2Booster battery
3Negative (–) jumper cable
4Engine hanger
3
421
1Good fuse
2Blown fuse
1Good fuse
2Blown fuse
2 1
2 1
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use fuses of a different amperage than
recommended. Substitution with a
fuse that has an improper rating can
cause extensive electrical system
damage and possible fire.
[EWJ00803]
(7) Securely install the fuse box cover in its
original position.
(8) Securely install the electrical box cover in
its original position.
(9) Slide the locks to their original positions
to securely lock the electrical box cover
in place.
(10) Securely install the removable watertight
storage compartment and seats in their
original positions.
If the fuse immediately blows again, the elec-
trical system may be defective. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft.
EJU34716Towing the watercraft
WARNING
EWJ00812
The operator of the towing boat must
keep speed to a minimum and avoid
traffic or obstacles which could be a
hazard to the operator on the water-
craft.
The towline should be long 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 com-
bined length of the towing boat and the wa-
tercraft.
(1) Securely attach the towline to the bow
eye of the watercraft being towed.
(2) Sit astride the seat and hold on to the
handlebars in order to balance the water-
craft. NOTICE: The bow must be kept
up out of the water during towing, oth-
erwise water could flood the engine
compartment or water could flow
back into the engine, causing severe
engine damage.
[ECJ01331]
Tow the watercraft at 8 km/h (5 mph) or less.
NOTICE: Tow the watercraft at 8 km/h (5
mph) or less, otherwise water could flood
the engine compartment or water could
flow back into the engine, causing severe
engine damage.
[ECJ01322]
EJU36156
Submerged watercraft
If the watercraft is submerged or flooded with
water, drain the bilge water from the engine Fuse amperage:
Electronic throttle valve fuse:
10 A
Fuel pump fuse:
10 A
Main relay drive fuse:
10 A
Main fuse:
20 A
Battery fuse:
30 A
SCU fuse:
50 A
Security system fuse:
3 A
1Bow eye
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Index
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Low RPM Mode ....................................... 35
Lubrication ............................................... 84
M
Main components, location of ................. 21
Maintenance ............................................ 85
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 2
Multifunction information center .............. 37
Multifunction information center check ... 65
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 40
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 78
Operating the watercraft .......................... 70
Operating the watercraft in reverse or
neutral ................................................... 73
Operating your watercraft ........................ 68
Operation requirements ........................... 12
P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 87
Post-launch checks ................................. 65
Post-operation care ................................. 80
Pre-launch checks ................................... 59
Pre-operation check points ..................... 59
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 57
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
R
Raising the reverse gate .......................... 95
Reboarding step (VXR) ............................. 44
Recommended equipment ...................... 14
Remote control transmitter ...................... 25
Remote control transmitter check ........... 62
RiDE lever................................................. 28
RiDE lever checks .................................... 62
Riding position ......................................... 69
Rustproofing ............................................ 84
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 18
Safety equipment check .......................... 64
Seats ........................................................ 43
Shift indicator ........................................... 39
Shift system ............................................. 31
Shift system check................................... 66
Speedometer ........................................... 37
Start switch .............................................. 27
Starting off ............................................... 76Starting off from a trailer .......................... 77
Starting the engine on water .................... 69
Steering system ....................................... 28
Steering system checks ........................... 61
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 64
Stern eyes ................................................ 45
Stopping the engine ................................. 70
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 72
Storage compartment checks.................. 63
Storage compartments ............................ 46
Submerged watercraft ............................. 98
Switch checks .......................................... 63
T
Tachometer .............................................. 38
Throttle lever ............................................ 28
Throttle lever checks ................................ 62
Tool kit ..................................................... 85
Towing the watercraft .............................. 98
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 55
Trim indicator ........................................... 39
Trim indicator check ................................ 67
Troubleshooting ....................................... 91
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 91
Turning the watercraft .............................. 71
V
Voltmeter .................................................. 41
W
Wakeboarding and water-skiing .............. 17
Water separator ....................................... 29
Water separator check ............................. 60
Watercraft characteristics ........................ 15
Watercraft control functions..................... 25
Watercraft operation functions ................ 31
Watercraft operation modes .................... 35
Watertight storage compartment ............. 48
Y
Yamaha Security System ......................... 26
Yamaha Security System settings ........... 26
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