engine YAMAHA JETBLASTER 2022 Owner's Guide

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EJU31984
EWJ00413
Failure to inspect or maintain the watercraft properly increases the possibility of an ac-
cident or damage to the watercraft. Do not operate the watercraft if you find any prob-
lem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual, have
the watercraft inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
EJU41237Pre-operation checklist
Before using this watercraft, be sure to perform the checks in the following checklist.
PRE-LAUNCH CHECKS
ITEM ROUTINEPAGE
Engine compartment Ventilate the engine compartment.
Check inside the engine compartment for damage.
50
Fuel system Check the fuel system for leakage.
Check the fuel level in the fuel tank.
50
Water separator Check the water separator for water. 50
Engine unit Check the exterior of the engine unit for damage. 51
Engine oil level Check the engine oil level. 51
Bilge water Check the engine compartment for bilge water. 51
Battery Check the battery connections. 51
Steering system Check the steering system for proper operation. 52
RiDE lever Check the RiDE lever for proper operation. 52
Throttle lever Check the throttle lever for proper operation. 52
Engine shut-off cord (lan-
yard) Check the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) for dam-
age.
53
Switches Check the engine start/stop switch and engine
shut-off switch for proper operation.
53
Electric trim system Check the electric trim system for proper operation. 53
Storage compartments Check the storage compartments for damage and
water.
54
Fire extinguisher holder Check the fire extinguisher holder for damage. 54
Fire extinguisher Check the condition of the fire extinguisher. 54
Safety equipment Check that safety equipment meeting the applica-
ble regulations is on board.
54
Hull and deck Check the hull and deck for damage. 54
Jet intake Check the jet intake for damage and clogging. 54
Jet thrust nozzle and re-
verse gate Check the jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate for
damage.
54
Stern drain plugs Check the stern drain plugs for damage and foreign
material and check that they are securely installed.
54
Hood Check that the hood is securely closed. 55
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POST-LAUNCH CHECKS
TIP
To ensure safety and reliability, pre-operation checks should be made each time the water-
craft is used.
Seat Check that the seat is securely installed. 36
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Cooling water pilot outlet Check that water is discharged from the cooling
water pilot outlet while the engine is running.
55
Multifunction information
center Check the multifunction information center for prop-
er operation.
55
Shift system Check the shift system for proper operation. 56
Engine idling speed Check the engine idling speed. 56
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
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Pre-operation check pointsEJU44551Pre-launch checks
Perform the pre-launch checks in the pre-op-
eration checklist while the watercraft is on
land.
To perform the pre-launch checks:
(1) Remove the seat, seat storage compart-ment, and fire extinguisher holder. (See
page 36 for seat removal and installation
procedures, page 40 for information on
the seat storage compartment, and page
40 for information on the fire extinguisher
holder.)
(2) Perform the checks and make sure that there are no malfunctioning items or oth-
er problems.
(3) After completing these checks, securely install the seat storage compartment, fire
extinguisher holder, and seat in their
original positions.
EJU32334Engine compartment checkEWJ00462
Failure to ventilate the engine compart-
ment could result in a fire or explosion. Do
not start the engine if there is a fuel leak.
Ventilate the engine compartment. Leave the
engine compartment open for a few minutes
to allow any fuel vapors to escape.
Make sure that there is no damage inside the
engine compartment.
EJU34215Fuel system checksEWJ00382
Leaking fuel can result in fire or explosion.
Check for fuel leakage regularly.
If any fuel leakage is found, the fuel sys-
tem must be repaired by a qualified me-
chanic. Improper repairs can make the
watercraft unsafe to operate.
Make sure that there is no damage, leakage,
or other problem in the fuel system.
Check:
Fuel filler cap and seal for damage
Fuel tank for damage and leakage
Fuel hoses and joints for damage and leak-
age
Fuel tank breather hose for damage and
leakage
EJU36875Fuel level check
Check the fuel level in the fuel tank.
Add fuel if necessary. (See page 41 for infor-
mation on filling the fuel tank.)
EJU32424Water separator check
Make sure that no water has collected in the
water separator. If water has collected in the
water separator, drain it. (See page 26 for in-
formation on draining the water separator.)
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EJU40182Engine unit check
Check the exterior of the engine unit for dam-
age or other problem.
EJU41561Engine oil level check
Make sure that the engine oil level is between
the minimum and maximum level marks on
the dipstick attached to the oil tank filler cap.
(See page 43 for information on checking the
engine oil level.)
EJU32456Bilge water check
Make sure that no bilge water has collected in
the engine compartment. If bilge water has
collected in the engine compartment, drain it.
(See page 45 for information on draining the
bilge water.)
EJU32488Battery checks
Make sure that the battery terminals are not
damaged and that the battery leads are con-
nected properly. WARNING! Never operate
the watercraft if the battery does not have
sufficient power to start the engine or if it
shows any other signs of decreased pow-
er. Loss of battery power may leave you
stranded.
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1 Water separator
1 Oil tank filler cap/Dipstick
1
1
1Dipstick
2 Maximum level mark
3 Minimum level mark
1 Negative (–) battery terminal: Black lead
2 Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead
213
1
2
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EJU32666Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check
Make sure that the engine shut-off cord (lan-
yard) is not damaged. If the cord is damaged,
replace it. WARNING! Never try to repair
the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) or tie it
together. The engine shut-off cord (lan-
yard) may not pull free when the operator
falls off, allowing the watercraft to conti-
nue to run and cause an accident.
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EJU47141
Switch checksECJ01311
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.
Check the engine start/stop switch and the
engine shut-off switch for proper operation.
(See page 24 for information on operating
each switch.)
To check the operation of the switches:
(1) Push the engine start/stop switch to make sure that the engine starts.
(2) As soon as the engine starts running, push the engine start/stop switch to
make sure that the engine stops immedi-
ately.
(3) Restart the engine, and then pull the en- gine shut-off cord (lanyard) to remove
the clip from the engine shut-off switch
to make sure that the engine stops im-
mediately.
EJU47210Electric trim system check
Turn on the multifunction information center,
and then operate the “TRIM” switch. Check
that the jet thrust nozzle moves up and down
properly and that the trim indicator change
1Clip
2 Engine shut-off switch
3 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
1 Engine start/stop switch
12
3
1
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according to the operation of the switch. (See
page 31 for information on turning on the
multifunction information center without
starting the engine and page 29 for informa-
tion on the electric trim system.)
EJU40102Storage compartment checks
Make sure that the storage compartments
are not damaged and that water has not col-
lected in the compartments. (See page 38 for
information on the storage compartments.)
EJU44670Fire extinguisher holder checks
Make sure that the fire extinguisher holder is
installed in the correct direction and is not
damaged. (See page 40 for information on
the fire extinguisher holder.)
EJU44630Fire extinguisher check
Check that there is a full fire extinguisher on
board.
To check the fire extinguisher, see the in-
structions supplied by the fire extinguishermanufacturer. Always keep the fire extin-
guisher stored in the holder.
Always carry a fire extinguisher on board. A
fire extinguisher is not standard equipment
with this watercraft. If you do not have one,
contact a Yamaha dealer or a fire extinguish-
er dealer to obtain one meeting the proper
specifications.
EJU40122Safety equipment check
Check that safety equipment meeting the ap-
plicable regulations is on board.
EJU32353Hull and deck check
Check the hull and deck for damage or other
problem.
EJU32657Jet intake checks
Make sure that the jet intake is not damaged
or clogged with weeds or debris. If the jet in-
take is clogged, clean it. (See page 84 for in-
formation on the jet intake.)
EJU43221Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate check
Check the jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate
for damage or other problem.
EJU44252Stern drain plug checks
Loosen the stern drain plugs and remove
them, and then make sure that the plugs and
O-rings on the plugs are not damaged and
that there is no foreign material on the
threads or O-rings on the plugs.
NOTICE:
Before installing the stern drain plugs,
clean the drain plug threads and the O-
rings on the plugs to remove any foreign
materials, such as dirt or sand. Otherwise,
the stern drain plugs could be damaged,
allowing water to enter the engine com-
partment. Check the O-rings on the stern
drain plugs and make sure that the plugs
are tightened securely before launching
the watercraft. Otherwise, water may
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flood the engine compartment and cause
the watercraft to submerge.
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Securely install the stern drain plugs by tight-
ening them until they stop.
EJU44640Hood check
Close the hood, hook the hood latches, and
check that the hood is securely closed.
EJU40147Post-launch checks
Perform the post-launch checks in the pre-
operation checklist while the watercraft is in
the water and the engine is running.
To perform the post-launch checks:
(1) Launch the watercraft. (See page 58 forinformation on launching the watercraft.)
(2) Perform the checks and make sure that there are no malfunctioning items or oth-
er problems.
EJU40553Cooling water pilot outlet check
Make sure that water is discharged from the
cooling water pilot outlet while the engine is
running. (See page 25 for information on the
cooling water pilot outlet.)
EJU32715Multifunction information center check
Make sure that the multifunction information
center operates properly. (See page 31 for in-
formation on proper operation of the multi-
function information center.)
1Stern drain plug
2 O-ring
1 Stern drain plug
1 Hood latch
2
1
1
1
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EJU43394Shift system check
Operate the throttle lever and RiDE lever, and
check that the watercraft moves or does not
move according to the displayed shift indica-
tor. (See page 27 for shift system operation
procedures.) WARNING! To avoid colli-
sions, operate at safe speeds and keep a
safe distance away from people, objects,
and other watercraft.
[EWJ01860]
EJU40172
Engine idling speed check
Start the engine and warm it up. Use the ta-
chometer in the multifunction information
center to make sure that the engine idling
speed is not significantly above or below the
specified range.
1 Shift indicator
2 “F” (Forward position)
3 “N” (Neutral position)
4 “R” (Reverse position)
Engine idling speed:
1500 ±100 r/min
1
2
3
4
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EJU40212Riding position
Operator riding position
The operator should grip the handlebars firm-
ly with both hands and sit astride the seat
with both feet on the floor of the footwell.
Passenger riding position
The passenger(s) should hold on firmly, either
to the person in front of them or to the hand-
grip provided, and sit astride the seat with
their feet on the floor of the footwell. Never al-
low a passenger to ride in front of the opera-
tor. (See page 16 for information on the riding
position when pulling a wakeboarder or wa-
ter-skier.)
EJU32804Launching the watercraft
When launching the watercraft, make sure
that there are no obstacles around you.
If the watercraft is launched from a trailer,
someone should make sure that waves do
not push the watercraft into the trailer.
EJU47151Starting the engine on waterEWJ01532
Do not apply throttle when anyone is at the
rear of the watercraft. Turn the engine off
or keep it at idle. Water and debris exiting
the jet thrust nozzle can cause severe in-
jury.
To start the engine:
(1) Move the watercraft to an area that isfree from weeds and debris, and has a
water depth of at least 60 cm (2 ft) from
the bottom of the watercraft. NOTICE:
Never run the engine in water that is
less than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the
bottom of the watercraft, otherwise
pebbles or sand could be sucked into
the jet intake, causing impeller dam-
age and engine overheating.
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(2) Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to your left wrist, and then attach the clip
to the engine shut-off switch. (See page
24 for information on operating the en-
gine shut-off switch.) WARNING! Check
that the engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
is attached correctly. If the engine
shut-off cord (lanyard) is not attached
correctly, it may not pull free when the
operator falls off, allowing the water-
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craft to continue to run and cause an
accident.
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(3) With the throttle lever released, push theengine start/stop switch (red button) to
start the engine. (See page 24 for infor-
mation on operating the engine
start/stop switch.)
EJU46080Stopping the engine
Release the throttle lever, and then push the
engine start/stop switch (red button) to stop
the engine. WARNING! You need throttle to
steer. Shutting the engine off can cause
you to hit an obstacle you are attempting
to avoid. A collision could result in severe
injury or death.
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Leaving the watercraft
If leaving the watercraft, remove the clip from
the engine shut-off switch to prevent acci-
dental starting or unauthorized operation by
children or others.
EJU43412Operating the watercraft
When the throttle lever is squeezed, the “F”
(forward) shift indicator will be displayed and
the watercraft will move forward. While the
“F” (forward) shift indicator is displayed, the
watercraft will move forward at trolling speed
even if the throttle lever is in the fully closed
(idle) position. (See page 27 for shift system
operation procedures.)
1
Clip
2 Engine shut-off switch
3 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
12
3
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