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Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number............................................ 1
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ....... 1
Engine serial number.......................... 1
Manufactured date label .................... 2
Model information ........................... 3
Builder’s plate .................................... 3
Important labels .............................. 4
Warning labels.................................... 5
Other labels ........................................ 8
Safety information ............................. 9 Limitations on who may operate the watercraft ............................... 9
Cruising limitations ........................ 10
Operation requirements ................ 11
Recommended equipment ........... 13
Hazard information........................ 14
Watercraft characteristics ............. 14
Wakeboarding and water-skiing ... 16
Safe boating rules ......................... 17
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ................................. 18
Description....................................... 19 Watercraft glossary ....................... 19
Location of main components ...... 20
Control function operation ............. 24 Watercraft control functions ......... 24
Engine stop switch .......................... 24
Engine shut-off switch .................... 24
Start switch ..................................... 24
Throttle lever .................................... 25
RiDE lever (EX DELUXE / EX
LIMITED) ....................................... 25
Steering system ............................... 25
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 26
Water separator................................ 26
Watercraft operation ...................... 27 Watercraft operation functions ..... 27
Reverse system (EX SPORT) ............ 27
Shift system (EX DELUXE / EX
LIMITED) ....................................... 27
Instrument operation ...................... 31Multifunction information center ... 31
Information display ........................... 31
Equipment operation ...................... 36Equipment..................................... 36
Seat .................................................. 36
Handgrip........................................... 36
Reboarding grip................................ 37
Reboarding step (EX SPORT / EX
DELUXE / EX LIMITED) ................ 37
Bow eye............................................ 37
Stern eyes ........................................ 38
Cleat ................................................. 38
Pull-up cleats (EX LIMITED) ............ 38
Storage compartments .................... 38
Fire extinguisher holder .................... 40
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 41 Fuel requirements ......................... 41
Fuel................................................... 41
Engine oil requirements ................ 43
Engine oil .......................................... 43
Draining the bilge water ................ 45
Draining the bilge water on land....... 45
Draining the bilge water on water .... 45
Transporting on a trailer................ 46
First-time operation ........................ 47 Engine break-in............................. 47
Pre-operation checks ..................... 48
Pre-operation checklist .................... 48
Pre-operation check points .......... 50
Pre-launch checks ........................... 50
Post-launch checks.......................... 55
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Table of contents
Operation ......................................... 57Operating your watercraft ............. 57
Getting to know your watercraft ...... 57
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 57
Riding position ................................. 58
Launching the watercraft ................. 58
Starting the engine on water ............ 58
Stopping the engine ......................... 59
Leaving the watercraft...................... 59
Operating the watercraft .................. 59
Turning the watercraft ...................... 60
Stopping the watercraft ................... 62
Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral (EX SPORT / EX
DELUXE / EX LIMITED) ................. 63
Boarding the watercraft ................... 64
Starting off........................................ 67
Capsized watercraft ......................... 68
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...................................... 69
Operating in weeded areas .............. 69
After removing the watercraft from
the water ....................................... 70
Care and storage............................. 71Post-operation care ...................... 71
Flushing the cooling water
passages....................................... 71
Cleaning the watercraft .................... 72
Battery care ...................................... 72
Long-term storage ........................ 74
Cleaning ........................................... 74
Lubrication ....................................... 74
Rustproofing..................................... 75
Maintenance .................................... 77 Maintenance.................................. 77
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 78
Engine oil and oil filter ...................... 80
Specifications .................................. 81Specifications ............................... 81
Trouble recovery ............................. 83 Troubleshooting ............................ 83
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 83
Emergency procedures ................ 86
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ......................................... 86
Raising the reverse gate (EX DELUXE / EX LIMITED) ................. 87
Jumping the battery ......................... 87
Towing the watercraft....................... 88
Submerged watercraft ..................... 88
Index................................................. 90
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Safety information
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in certain kinds of accidents and that it
could injure you in others.
A helmet is designed to provide some head
protection. Although helmets cannot pro-
tect against all foreseeable impacts, a hel-
met might reduce your injuries in a collision
with a boat or other obstacle.
A helmet may have potential safety haz-
ards, as well. Falling into the water could
risk the chance of the helmet catching wa-
ter, commonly known as “bucketing”, and
the resulting strain on your neck could
cause choking, severe and permanent
neck injuries, or death. A helmet could also
increase the risk of an accident if it reduces
your vision or hearing, or if it distracts you
or increases your fatigue.
How should you decide if a helmet’s poten-
tial safety benefits outweigh its potential
risks for you? Consider your particular rid-
ing conditions. Consider factors such as
your riding environment and your riding
style and ability. Also consider the likeli-
hood of traffic congestion, and the water
surface conditions.
If you decide to wear a helmet based upon
your riding circumstances, choose one
carefully. Look for a helmet designed for
personal watercraft use, if possible. If you
will be engaging in closed-course competi-
tion, follow the helmet requirements of the
sanctioning organization.
Never operate the watercraft after consum-
ing alcohol or taking other drugs.
For reasons of safety and proper care of
the watercraft, always perform the pre-op-
eration checks listed on page 48 before op-
erating the watercraft.
The operator should grip the handlebars
firmly with both hands and the passengers
should hold on firmly, either to the person in front of them or to the handgrip provid-
ed.
The operator and passengers should al-
ways keep their feet on the floor of the foot-
well when the watercraft is in motion.
Lifting your feet increases the chances of
losing your balance,
or hitting objects out-
side the watercraft with your feet. Do not
give a ride to children if their feet cannot
reach the floor of the footwell.
Never allow a passenger to ride in front of
the operator.
Always consult your doctor on whether it is
safe for you to ride this watercraft if you are
pregnant or in poor health.
Do not attempt to modify this watercraft.
Modifications to your watercraft may re-
duce safety and reliability, and render the
watercraft unsafe or illegal for use.
Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to
y o u r l ef t w r is t an d k ee p i t fr e e f r o m t h e h an -
dlebars so that the engine stops if you, the
operator, fall off. After riding, remove the
engine shut-off cord (lanyard) from the wa-
tercraft to avoid accidental starting or un-
authorized use by children or others.
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Description
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12
EX DELUXE / EX LIMITED
EX / EX SPORT 2
11 10
3 36
4
7
8
9
4
5
1
RiDE lever (EX DELUXE / EX LIMITED)
(page 27)
2 Start switch (page 24)
3 Engine shut-off switch (page 24)
4 Rearview mirror (EX SPORT / EX DELUXE /
EX LIMITED)
5 Clip (page 24)
6 Throttle lever (page 25)
7 Multifunction information center (page 31)
8 Shift lever (EX SPORT) (page 27)
9 Glove compartment (page 39)
10 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) (page 24)
11 Engine stop switch (page 24)
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Control function operation
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EJU31027
Watercraft control functionsEJU31154Engine stop switch “ ”
The engine stop switch (red button) stops the
engine when the switch is pushed.
EJU31164Engine shut-off switch “ ”
The engine shut-off switch automatically
stops the engine when the clip, on the end of
the engine shut-off cord (lanyard), is removed
from the switch, such as if the operator falls
off the watercraft.
Insert the clip under the engine shut-off
switch before starting the engine.
When the engine is not running, remove the
clip from the engine shut-off switch to pre-
vent accidental starting or unauthorized op-
eration by children or others.
EJU44350Start switch “ ”ECJ01311
Do not run the engine over 4000 r/min on
land. Also, do not run the engine for more
than 15 seconds without supplying water,
otherwise the engine could overheat.
The start switch (green button) starts the en-
gine when the switch is pushed.
Release the start switch as soon as the en-
gine starts to run. If the engine does not start
in 5 seconds, release the start switch, wait 15
seconds, and then try again. NOTICE: Never
push the start switch while the engine is
running. Do not operate the start switch
for more than 5 seconds, otherwise the
battery will be discharged and the engine
will not start. Also, the starter motor could
be damaged.
[ECJ01041]
1 Engine stop switch
1 Engine shut-off switch
2 Clip
3 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
1
1
2
3
1Start switch
1
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Control function operation
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The engine will not start under any of the fol-
lowing conditions:
Clip is removed from the engine shut-off
switch.
Throttle lever is squeezed.
Throttle lever is malfunctioning.
EX DELUXE / EX LIMITED: RiDE lever is
squeezed.
EX DELUXE / EX LIMITED: RiDE lever is
malfunctioning.
EJU31212Throttle lever
The throttle lever increases the engine speed
when the lever is squeezed.
The throttle lever returns automatically to its
fully closed (idle) position when released.
EJU43342RiDE lever (EX DELUXE / EX LIMITED)
When the RiDE lever is squeezed, the reverse
gate lowers and the watercraft starts moving
in reverse. If the watercraft is moving forward,
the watercraft gradually slows down until it
stops, and then the watercraft starts moving
in reverse.When the RiDE lever is released, it automati-
cally returns to its fully closed (idle) position
and the reverse gate moves to the neutral po-
sition.
EJU31262Steering system
By turning the handlebars in the direction you
wish to travel, the angle of the jet thrust noz-
zle is changed, and the direction of the water-
craft is changed accordingly.
Since the strength of the jet thrust determines
the speed and degree of a turn, throttle must
1
Throttle lever
1
1RiDE lever
1 Handlebar
2 Jet thrust nozzle
1
1
2
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Control function operation
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always be applied when attempting a turn,
except at trolling speed.
This model is equipped with the Yamaha En-
gine Management System (YEMS) that in-
cludes an off-throttle steering (OTS) system.
It will activate at planing speeds should you
attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing
the throttle lever. The OTS system assists in
turning by continuing to supply some thrust
while the watercraft is decelerating, but you
can turn more sharply if you apply throttle
while turning the handlebars. The OTS sys-
tem does not function below planing speeds
or when the engine is off. Once the engine
slows down, the watercraft will no longer turn
in response to handlebar input until you apply
throttle again or you reach trolling speed.
EJU35975Cooling water pilot outlet
When the engine is running, some of the
cooling water that is circulated in the engine
is discharged from the cooling water pilot
outlet.
There is a cooling water pilot outlet on the
port (left) side of the watercraft. To check for
proper operation of the cooling system, make
sure that water is being discharged from the
cooling water pilot outlet. If water is not being
discharged from the outlet, stop the engine
and check the jet intake for clogging. (See
page 86 for information on the jet intake.)
TIP
It will take about 60 seconds for the water
to reach the outlet after the engine is start-
ed.
Water discharge may not be constant
when the engine is running at idling speed.
If this occurs, apply a little throttle to make
sure that water discharges properly.
EJU40323Water separator
The water separator prevents water from en-
tering the fuel tank by collecting any water
that has entered the fuel tank breather hose if
the watercraft was capsized.
If water has collected in the water separator,
drain it by loosening the drain screw.
To drain water from the water separator:
(1) Place a drain pan or dry cloth under thewater separator.
(2) Gradually loosen the drain screw to drain the water. Catch the draining water in the
drain pan or soak it up with the dry cloth
so that it does not spill into the engine
compartment. If any water spills into the
watercraft, be sure to wipe it up with a
dry cloth.
(3) Securely tighten the drain screw until it stops.
1Cooling water pilot outlet
1
1Water separator
2 Drain screw
2
1
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Watercraft operation
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EJU40014
Watercraft operation functions
EJU40522Reverse system (EX SPORT)EWJ01231
Do not use the reverse function to slow
down or stop the watercraft as it could
cause you to lose control, be ejected, or
impact the handlebars.
Make sure that there are no obstacles or
people behind you before shifting into
reverse.
Do not touch the reverse gate while the
shift lever is being operated, otherwise
you could be pinched.
When the shift lever is moved to the reverse
position, the reverse gate lowers and deflects
the water jet being discharged from the jet
thrust nozzle. This allows the watercraft to
move in reverse.
To shift into reverse:
(1) Release the throttle lever and let the en-gine speed return to idle.
(2) Pull the shift lever rearward until it stops in the reverse position. The reverse gate
will lower and the watercraft will start
moving in reverse at trolling speed.
To shift into forward:
(1) Release the throttle lever and let the en-gine speed return to idle.
(2) Push the shift lever forward until it stops in the forward position. The reverse gate
will rise and the watercraft will start mov-
ing forward at trolling speed.
EJU43155Shift system (EX DELUXE / EX
LIMITED)
EWJ01773
Make sure that there are no obstacles or
people behind you before shifting into
reverse.
Do not touch the reverse gate while the
RiDE lever is being operated, otherwise
you could be pinched.
If the RiDE lever and throttle lever are
being operated at the same time, do not
release only the RiDE lever. Otherwise,
the watercraft could accelerate more
quickly than expected, which may lead
to an accident.
The RiDE lever and throttle lever can be oper-
ated to change the forward or rearward
movement of the watercraft only when the
engine is running. When the RiDE lever is
1 Shift lever
2 Reverse position
3 Forward position
1
2
3
1Reverse gate
2 Forward position
3 Reverse position
1
2
3
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Watercraft operation
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TIP
Although the neutral position helps keep the
watercraft from moving even when the en-
gine is running, some movement may occur.
To shift into forward:
(1) Release the RiDE lever.
(2) Squeeze the throttle lever. The reversegate will rise completely, the engine
speed will increase, the watercraft will
start moving forward, and the “F” (for-
ward) shift indicator will be displayed.
TIP
If the RiDE lever is squeezed while the throttle
lever is squeezed, the watercraft will slow
down, and once stopped, move in reverse.
To shift into neutral from forward:
(1) Release the throttle lever.
1Reverse gate
2 Neutral position
1 “N” (Neutral position)
1
2
1
1Throttle lever
1 Reverse gate
2 Forward position
1 “F” (Forward position)
1
1
2
1
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Instrument operation
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EJU44571
Multifunction information center
The multifunction information center displays
various watercraft information.
Multifunction information center initial op-
eration
When the multifunction information center is
activated, all of the display segments come
on. After 2 seconds, the warning indicators in
the information display go off, and then the
center starts to operate normally.
Multifunction information center standby
state
If the multifunction information center does
not receive any operation input within 30 sec-
onds after the engine stops, the center will
turn off and enter a standby state. When the
engine is started again, the displays return to
their state before the center turned off, and
then the center starts to operate normally.
EJU35027Information display
The information display shows watercraft op-
erating conditions.
EJU43833Speedometer
The speedometer shows the watercraft
speed.
By switching the display units, the speed can
be shown in kilometers per hour “km/h” or
miles per hour “MPH”.
TIP
“MPH” is selected as the display unit at the
Yamaha factory.
1 Information display
2 “WARNING” indicator light
12
1Fuel level meter
2 Shift indicator (EX DELUXE / EX LIMITED)
3 Engine overheat warning indicator
4 Check engine warning indicator
5 Tachometer / hour meter / voltmeter
6 Oil pressure warning indicator
7 Fuel level warning indicator
8 Speedometer
1 Speedometer
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