fuel filter YAMAHA SUPERJET 2001 Owners Manual

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1Fire extinguisher container
2Fuel cock knob
Use to select either normal or reserve fuel flow
from the fuel tank to the carburetors, or to shut
off fuel flow.
3Choke knob
Use to start a cold engine.
4Clip
Insert into the engine shut-off switch to enable
starting of the engine.
Remove to stop the engine or prevent acci-
dental star ting of the engine or unauthorized
use of the watercraft.
5Start switch
Push to start the engine.
6Throttle lever
Use to accelerate and decelerate.
7Engine shut-off switch
Remove the clip to stop the engine and dis-
able it from starting.8Engine stop switch
Push to stop the engine normally.
9Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
Attach to wrist and so that the engine stops if
the operator falls off the watercraft.
0Bow
AFuel tank
BBattery
CSilencer
Prevents water from getting into the engine
and reduces air intake noise.
DSpark plugs/Spark plug caps
EFuel filter
FMuffler
GWater separator
Traps water from the breather hose to the fuel
tank.
HElectrical box
Protects electrical components from water.
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Periodic maintenance chart
The following chart gives general guidelines for periodic maintenance. However, depend-
ing on your operating conditions maintenance may need to be performed more frequently.
(
●) This mark indicates maintenance that you may do yourself.
(
❍) This mark indicates work to be done by a Yamaha dealer.
*1: Grease capacity: 20.0–22.0 cm3 (0.68–0.74 oz)
*2: Grease capacity: 3.0–5.0 cm3 (0.10–0.17 oz) MAINTENANCE INTERVAL INITIALTHEREAF-
TER EVERYPA G E
10
hours50
hours100
hours 100
hours 200
hours
ITEM
3
months6
months6
months12
months
Spark plug Inspect, clean, adjust ●●●●
4-13
Lubrication points Lubricate●●
4-14
Intermediate housing Lubricate❍
*1●
*2●
*2 4-16
Fuel system Inspect❍❍
4-10
Fuel filter Check, replace❍❍
4-11
Fuel tank Clean❍
4-11
Carburetor setting Inspect, adjust❍❍❍
4-19
Trolling speed Adjust●●
4-19
Carburetor throttle shaft Inspect❍❍
—
Cooling water passages Flush●
(after
ever y
use) 4-1
Bilge strainer Clean●●●
—
Impeller Inspect●●●
—
Steering cable Inspect●●
4-12
Steering pivot Inspect❍❍❍
—
Steering friction Inspect●●●
4-20
Throttle cable Inspect, adjust●●
4-12
Choke cable Inspect, adjust ●●
4-16
Battery Inspect●
(Inspect
fluid level
before
ever y
use)4-17
Rubber coupling Inspect❍
—
Nuts and bolts Tighten❍❍❍
—
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Inspecting the fuel system
WARNING@Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam-
mable and explosive.
@
Check the fuel system for leakage,
cracks, or malfunctions. If any problem is
found, do the necessary repair or replace-
ment as required. If repair is necessary, con-
sult a Yamaha dealer.
Check:
●Carburetors for leakage.
●Fuel pump for malfunction or leakage.
●Fuel tank for water or dirt.
●Fuel tank for damage, cracks or leakage.
●Fuel hose joint for leakage.
●Fuel hose for cracks or other damage.
●Fuel filter for leakage.
●Fuel cock for leakage.
●Air vent check valve for leakage.
WARNING@Failure to check for and repair any fuel
leakage may result in fire or explosion.
@
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Fuel filter
This watercraft is equipped with a one-
piece, disposable fuel filter 1. The fuel filter
should be replaced once a year or after
every 200 hours of operation, or if water is
found in the filter. Have a Yamaha dealer
replace the fuel filter if necessary.
WARNING@Do not try to replace the fuel filter your-
self. An incorrectly installed filter can
leak gasoline, which could lead to fire or
explosion. If necessary, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the fuel filter.
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Fuel tank
Check the fuel tank 1 for leakage or
water in the tank. If water is found in the fuel
system or if the fuel tank needs to be
cleaned, have a Yamaha dealer service the
watercraft.
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Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble with your watercraft, use this section to check for the possible
cause.
If you cannot find the cause, or if the procedure for replacement or repair is not described
in this Owner’s/Operator’s manual, have a Yamaha dealer perform the necessary service.
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Troubleshooting chart
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
Engine does not
startStarter motor does not turn over
Engine shut-
off switch Clip not in place Install clip
2-5
Fuse Burned out Replace fuse and check
wiring4-20
Battery Run down Recharge 4-18
Poor terminal connec-
tionsTighten as required
4-18
Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Starter motor turns over
Fuel cock Turned to “OFF” Turn fuel cock knob to
“ON”2-4
Fuel Empty Refill as soon as possi-
ble3-4
Stale or contaminated Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-10
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-11
Spark plug Fouled or defective Clean or replace 4-13
Spark plug cap Not connected or loose Connect properly 4-13
Crankcase Filled with water Crank engine with plug
out until clean5-7
Fuel filter Clogged or water
pooledHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-11
Choke Knob moves back on
its ownTighten choke knob
adjusting nut4-16
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Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel Empty Refill as soon as possi-
ble3-4
Stale or contaminated Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-10
Too much oil in fuel
mixing ratioCorrect fuel-to-oil ratio
to 50:13-3
Choke Knob is left pulled Push fully in 2-6
Fuel filter Clogged or water
pooledHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-11
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-11
Spark plug Fouled or defective Replace 4-13
Incorrect heat range Replace 4-13
Gap incorrect Adjust 4-13
Spark plug cap Loose Connect properly 4-13
Cracked, torn or dam-
agedReplace
4-13
Electrical wir-
ingLoose electrical con-
nectionsTighten or connect
properly—
Carburetor Incorrect idle adjust-
mentAdjust idle
4-19
Clogged Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-19
Wate rcr af t slow or
loses powerCavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 5-3
Impeller damaged or
wornHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer5-3
Engine over-
heatedJet intake clogged Clean
5-3
Fuel filter Clogged Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-11
Spark plug Fouled or defective Replace 4-13
Incorrect heat range Replace 4-13
Gap incorrect Adjust 4-13
Spark plug
capsLoose Connect properly
4-13
Fuel Stale or contaminated Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-10 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Index
2-stroke engine oil ................................... 3-2
A
Adjusting the carburetor ........................ 4-19
Adjusting the choke cable ..................... 4-16
Adjusting the jet thrust nozzle angle ..... 4-21
Adjusting the steering friction ................ 4-20
Adjusting the trolling speed ................... 4-19
Approval label of Emission control
certificate ................................................. 1-2
B
Battery .............................................. 3-8, 4-5
Beaching the watercraft ........................ 3-30
Bilge ........................................................ 3-7
Boarding and starting in deep water ..... 3-22
Boarding and starting in shallow
water ..................................................... 3-24
C
Capsized watercraft .............................. 3-26
Caution label ........................................... 1-7
Choke knob ............................................. 2-6
Cleaning and adjusting the spark
plugs...................................................... 4-13
Cleaning the jet intake and impeller ........ 5-3
Cleaning the watercraft ........................... 4-6
Connecting the jumper cables................. 5-5
Cooling water pilot outlet ................ 2-7, 3-12
Cruising limitations .................................. 1-9
E
Emergency procedures ........................... 5-3
Emission control information ................... 1-2
Engine break-in ..................................... 3-13
Engine compartment ............................... 3-6
Engine overheat warning system ............ 2-9
Engine serial number .............................. 1-1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) ............... 3-11
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 2-5
Engine stop switch .................................. 2-5
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ......... 1-14
F
Filling the fuel tank .................................. 3-4Fire extinguisher ...................................... 3-9
Flushing the cooling system .................... 4-1
Fuel and oil.............................................. 3-1
Fuel cock knob ........................................ 2-4
Fuel filter ............................................... 4-11
Fuel system ......................................3-6, 4-5
Fuel tank ............................................... 4-11
Fuel tank filler cap ................................... 2-4
G
Gasohol ................................................... 3-2
Gasoline .................................................. 3-1
Getting to know your watercraft ............ 3-19
H
Hazard information ................................ 1-12
Hood........................................................ 2-3
Hull Identification Number (HIN).............. 1-1
I
Identification numbers ............................. 1-1
Important labels ....................................... 1-3
Inspecting and adjusting the throttle
cable...................................................... 4-12
Inspecting the battery ............................ 4-17
Inspecting the fuel system ..................... 4-10
Inspecting the steering cable................ 4-12
J
Jet unit................................................... 3-11
Jumping the battery ................................. 5-4
K
Kneeling ................................................ 3-25
L
Label location .......................................... 1-3
Learning to operate your watercraft ...... 3-19
Leaving the watercraft ........................... 3-18
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft ................................................ 1-8
Location of main components ................. 2-1
Lubrication............................................... 4-3
Lubrication points .................................. 4-14
M
Maintenance and adjustments ................ 4-7
Mixing fuel and oil ................................... 3-3
O
Operating positions ............................... 3-25
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