YAMAHA SUPERJET 2001 Service Manual

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Pre-operation check points
Engine compartment
Ventilate the engine compartment, before
each use. To ventilate the engine compart-
ment, lift the steering pole and support it
with the stopper pin, then remove the hood.
Put the hood aside for a few minutes to allow
any fuel vapors to escape. Also, check for
loose electrical connections.
WARNING@Failure to ventilate the engine compart-
ment could result in fire or explosion. Do
not start the engine if there is a fuel leak
or loose electrical connection.
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Fuel system
Check the fuel system for leakage, cracks or
malfunctions before each use. (See page 4-10
for check points and correct procedures.)
1. Remove the fuel tank filler cap to release
any pressure that might have built up in
the fuel tank.
2. Remove the hood, and then check the
fuel level in the tank. Replenish if neces-
sary. (See page 3-4 for filling instruc-
tions.)
3. Close the fuel tank filler cap securely.
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Water separator
Check the water separator 1 for water.
Normally the water separator is empty. The
water separator retains any water entering
through the fuel tank breather hose if the
watercraft capsizes.
If water remains in the water separator,
drain it by removing the drain screw 2.
Install the drain screw again after draining
the water separator.
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Bilge
Check for moisture and fuel residue in the
bilge.
Excessive water in the bilge can splash
into the carburetor and engine which could
cause engine damage.
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Battery
Check the battery condition and the elec-
trolyte level. Check that the battery leads are
tightened securely and there is no corrosion
on the battery terminals.
WARNING@The battery must always be fully charged
and in good condition. Loss of battery
power may leave you stranded. 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 power.
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Make sure that the breather hose is prop-
erly connected and that it is not damaged or
obstructed.
Make sure that the battery is securely
held in place.
1
Positive (+): Red lead
2
Negative (–): Black lead
3
Breather hose
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Fire extinguisher
Check that there is a full fire extinguisher
on board. The fire extinguisher container 1
is on the hood under the steering pole.
To open the fire extinguisher container:
1. Grasp the tab 2, pull the band to the
rear, and then pull up.
2. Lift the container about 30 degrees from
the stored position.
3. Remove the cap to reach the fire extin-
guisher.
CAUTION:@Do not force the fire extinguisher con-
tainer up more than 30 degrees from the
storage position, otherwise the container
or hood could be damaged.
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To close the fire extinguisher container:
1. Reinstall the cap and tighten it securely
after inserting the fire extinguisher into
the container.
2. Reinstall the container on the hood and
secure it with the band.
NOTE:@●See the instructions supplied by the fire
extinguisher manufacturer for checking
the fire extinguisher. Always keep the
extinguisher in the fire extinguisher con-
tainer.
●Always carry a fire extinguisher on board.
A fire extinguisher is not standard equip-
ment with this watercraft. If you do not
have one, contact a Yamaha dealer or a
fire extinguisher dealer to obtain one
meeting the proper specifications.
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Throttle
Squeeze and release the throttle lever
several times to make sure that there is no
hesitation in its travel. It should be smooth
over the complete range, and spring back to
the idle position when released.
WARNING
Before starting the engine, always check
the operation of the throttle lever. It
should move smoothly through its full
range of operation, and should spring
back to the idle position when released.
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Steering system
Check for looseness in the handlebars.
Turn them as far as possible to the right and
left to make sure that operation is smooth
and unrestricted throughout the whole
range. Make sure that the jet thrust nozzle
also changes directions as the handlebars
are turned, and that there is no free play
between the handlebars and the jet thrust
nozzle.
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Steering pole
Check for looseness in the steering pole.
Move it up and down to make sure operation
is smooth and unrestricted throughout the
whole range. Make sure the steering pole
does not have any side play.
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Jet unit
Carefully check the jet intake for weeds,
debris, or anything else that might restrict
the intake of water. If the intake is clogged,
cavitation could occur, reducing jet thrust,
and possibly damaging the jet pump. In
some cases, the engine may overheat
because of lack of cooling water, and dam-
age to the engine could result. Engine cool-
ing water is fed to the engine by the jet
pump. (See page 5-3 for jet intake cleaning
procedures).
WARNING@●Keep away from intake grate while
engine is on. Items such as long hair,
loose clothing, or PFD straps can
become entangled in moving parts
resulting in severe injury or drowning.
●Stop the engine and remove the clip
from the engine shut-off switch before
removing any debris or weeds which
may have collected around the jet
intake.
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Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
Check that the engine shut-off cord is not
frayed or broken. If the cord is damaged,
replace it; never try to repair it or tie it
together.
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Switches
Check the start switch 1, the engine stop
switch 2 and the engine shut-off switch 4
for proper operation. To check these
switches place the watercraft in the water to
provide adequate engine cooling. Start the
engine, and then pull the engine shut-off
cord5 to remove the clip 3 from the
engine shut-off switch. Verify that the engine
stops immediately. (See pages 3-15 to 3-18
for information on proper operation of the
start switch, the engine stop switch and the
engine shut-off switch.)
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Cooling water pilot outlet
Check that water comes out from the out-
let while the engine is running and the
watercraft is in the water.
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Operation
WARNING@Before operating your watercraft,
become familiar with all controls. Con-
sult your Yamaha dealer about any con-
trols or functions you do not fully
understand. Failure to understand how
controls work could cause an accident or
prevent you from avoiding an accident.
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Engine break-in
The engine break-in period is essential to
allow the various components of the engine
to wear and polish themselves to the correct
operating clearances. This ensures proper
performance and promotes longer compo-
nent life.
CAUTION:@●For the first 5 hours or 2 tankfuls of
operation, premix fuel and oil in a 25:1
ratio.
●After break-in, premix fuel and oil in a
50:1 ratio for normal operation.
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1. Launch the watercraft and start the
engine, and then board the watercraft.
2. Run the engine at the lowest possible
speed for 5 minutes.
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3. Gradually open the throttle lever to 3/4 or
less.
4. Continue operation at 3/4 throttle or less
until the first tankful of fuel has been
used.
5. Fill the tank once more with a fuel-to-oil
ratio of 25:1, and proceed with normal
operation.
CAUTION:@Failure to follow the engine break-in pro-
cedure properly can result in severe
damage to the engine.
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Starting the engine
WARNING@Never start the engine or let it run for any
length of time in an enclosed area.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon monox-
ide, a colorless, odorless gas that may
cause loss of consciousness and death
within a short time. Always operate the
watercraft in an open area.
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1. Launch the watercraft in water free from
weeds and debris and at least 60 cm
(2 ft) deep.
WARNING@Never operate in water that is less than
60 cm (2 ft) deep, otherwise you increase
your chance of hitting a submerged
object, which could result in injury.
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CAUTION:@Never operate in water that is less than
60 cm (2 ft) deep, otherwise pebbles or
sand could be sucked into the jet intake,
causing impeller damage or engine over-
heating.
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2. Turn the fuel cock knob to the “ON” posi-
tion.
NOTE:@Before starting the watercraft after it has
been sitting, remove the fuel tank filler cap
to release any built-up pressure in the tank
due to fuel expansion.
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