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If the throttle lever does not move smoothly or
if the throttle lever free play is not within the
specified range, have a Yamaha dealer ser-
vice the watercraft.
EJU37041Cleaning and adjusting the spark
plugs
WARNING
EWJ00350
Be careful not to damage the insulator
when removing or installing a spark plug.
A damaged insulator could allow sparks to
escape, which could result in a fire or ex-
plosion.
The spark plug is an important engine compo-
nent and is easy to inspect. The condition of
the spark plug can indicate something about
the condition of the engine. For example, if
one spark plug has a distinctly different color,
the engine could require servicing. Do not at-
tempt to diagnose any problems yourself.
Have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft.
Remove and inspect the spark plugs periodi-
cally; heat and deposits will cause the spark
plugs to slowly break down and erode. If elec-
trode erosion becomes excessive, or if carbon
and other deposits are excessive, replace the
spark plug with the specified plug.
To remove a spark plug:
(1) Remove the seats. (See page 24 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)(2) Remove the engine cover screws, and
then remove the engine cover.
(3) Remove the spark plug cap bolts, and
then remove the spark plug cap.
NOTICE: Do not use any tools to re-
move or install the spark plug cap,
otherwise the ignition coil coupler
could be damaged. The spark plug
cap may be difficult to remove be-
cause the rubber seal on the end of
the cap fits tightly. To remove the
spark plug cap, simply twist it back
and forth while pulling it up; to install
it, twist it back and forth while pushing
it down.
[ECJ00211]
Specified spark plug:
LFR6A
1Engine cover screw
2Engine cover
1 2
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TIP:
If removing the spark plug cap nearest the
stern, remove the plastic tie that is securing
the wiring harness before removing the cap.
(4) Remove the spark plug.
Measure the spark plug gap with a wire
thickness gauge. Replace the spark plug
or adjust the gap to specification if neces-
sary.
To install a spark plug:
(1) Clean the gasket surface.
(2) Wipe any dirt from the threads of the
spark plug.(3) Install the spark plug, and then tighten it
to the specified torque.
TIP:
If a torque wrench is not available when you
are installing a spark plug, a good estimate of
the correct torque is 1/4 turn to 1/2 turn past
finger tight using the spark plug wrench in-
cluded in the tool kit. Have the spark plug ad-
justed to the correct torque with a torque
wrench as soon as possible.
(4) Wipe off any water on the spark plug or
inside the spark plug cap, and then install
the cap. Push the spark plug cap down
until it is securely installed, and then in-
stall the spark plug cap bolts and tighten
them to the specified torque.
If the spark plug cap nearest the stern
was removed, secure the wiring harness
by installing the plastic tie after installing
the cap.
(5) Install the engine cover and engine cover
screws, and then install the seats.
EJU37490Lubrication points
To keep moving parts sliding or rotating
smoothly, coat them with water-resistant
grease.
1Spark plug cap bolt
2Spark plug cap
3Plastic tie
1Spark plug gap
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
1
2
3
Spark plug tightening torque:
24.5 Nm (2.50 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
Spark plug cap bolt tightening torque:
7.6 Nm (0.77 kgf-m, 5.6 ft-lb)
Recommended water-resistant grease:
Yamaha Marine Grease/Yamaha
Grease A
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(2) Remove any weeds or debris from
around the jet intake, drive shaft, impel-
ler, jet pump housing, and jet thrust noz-
zle.
If debris is difficult to remove, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
EJU34641Jumping the battery
If the watercraft battery has run down, the en-
gine can be started using a 12-volt booster
battery and jumper cables.
EJU34662Connecting the jumper cables
WARNING
EWJ01250
To avoid battery explosion and serious
damage to the electrical system:

Do not reverse the polarity of the jumper
cables when connecting to the batteries.

Do not connect the negative (–) jumper
cable to the negative (–) terminal of the
watercraft battery.

Do not touch the positive (+) jumper ca-
ble to the negative (–) jumper cable.
(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. 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. If the engine does not
start in 5 seconds, release the start
switch, wait 15 seconds, and then try
again.
[ECJ00481]
EJU36991
Replacing the fuses
The fuses are located in the electrical box.
To replace a fuse:
(1) Remove the seats. (See page 24 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
1Negative (–) jumper cable
2Positive (+) jumper cable
3Booster battery
4Engine hanger
2
3 1
4
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(2) Remove the electrical box cover.
(3) Remove the cap on the electrical box.
(4) Replace the blown fuse with the spare
fuse of the correct amperage by using the
fuse puller on the reverse side of the cap.
WARNING! Do not use fuses of higher
amperage than recommended. Substi-
tution with a fuse that has an improper
rating can cause extensive electricalsystem damage and possible fire.
[EWJ00801]
(5) Install the cap.
(6) Install the electrical box cover.
(7) Install the seats.
1Electrical box cover
1
1Electrical box
2Spare fuse
3Fuse
4Cap
1Fuse puller
Fuse amperage:
Battery fuse:
30 A
Main relay drive fuse:
10 A
Electronic throttle valve fuse:
10 A
Security system fuse:
3 A
Main fuse:
20 A
3 2
4
1
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Index
Operating your watercraft......................... 58
Operation ................................................. 55
Operation of controls and other
functions ............................................... 24
Operation requirements ........................... 12
Owner’s/operator’s manual and tool kit .... 71
P
Periodic maintenance chart...................... 72
Post-operation care .................................. 67
Pre-operation check list............................ 45
Pre-operation check points ...................... 47
Pre-operation checks ............................... 45
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Q
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS) ............. 52
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector ................................................. 30
R
Reboarding grip........................................ 31
Reboarding step ....................................... 32
Recommended equipment ....................... 14
Remote control transmitter ....................... 25
Reverse on waterways ............................. 66
Riding with passengers ............................ 59
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 18
Seats ........................................................ 24
Shift cable, checking ................................ 75
Shift lever ................................................. 29
Shift lever and reverse gate ..................... 51
Shifting ..................................................... 57
Spark plugs, cleaning and adjusting ........ 76
Speedometer............................................ 35
Start switch............................................... 27
Starting the engine ................................... 55
Starting the watercraft .............................. 59
Steering system ................................. 28, 51
Stern drain plugs ...................................... 49
Stern eyes ................................................ 32
Stopping the engine ................................. 56
Stopping the watercraft ............................ 65
Storage..................................................... 69
Storage compartments ............................. 39
Submerged watercraft .............................. 88
Switches ................................................... 53T
Tachometer .............................................. 35
Telescopic steering system ...................... 29
Throttle lever ...................................... 27, 50
Throttle lever, checking ............................ 75
Towing the watercraft ............................... 88
Transporting ............................................. 68
Trolling speed, checking .......................... 80
Troubleshooting ....................................... 82
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 82
Turning the watercraft .............................. 64
W
Water separator ....................................... 48
Watercraft characteristics ......................... 15
Water-skiing ............................................. 17
Watertight compartment ........................... 41
Y
Yamaha Security System ......................... 32
Yamaha Security System settings ........... 33
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