YAMAHA SUPERJET 2013 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: YAMAHA, Model Year: 2013, Model line: SUPERJET, Model: YAMAHA SUPERJET 2013Pages: 78, PDF Size: 3.29 MB
Page 1 of 78
Read this manual carefully
before operating this watercraft.
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
2013 WaveRunner
SuperJet
F2F-28199-75-E0
UF2F75E0.book Page 1 Thursday, July 5, 2012 8:50 AM
Page 2 of 78
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This personal watercraft is intended solely for racing.
The use of this machine should be limited to desig-
nated areas or events.
Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft. This manual
should stay with the WaveRunner if it is sold.
UF2F75E0.book Page 1 Thursday, July 5, 2012 8:50 AM
Page 3 of 78
Important manual information
EJU30087
Declaration of Conformity
Name of PWC Manufacturer:YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Name / Title:H. Yamaji / President of YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Address:
2500 Shingai, Iwata, Shizuoka 438-8501, Japan
Name of Authorised Representative: YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Address: Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphole-Rijk, The Netherlands
J P-YAMH0 0 0 1H2 1 3
CONFORMITY
DESCRIPTION OF CRAFT AND ENGINE
Craft model Identification Number, starting from :
YAMAHA
Brand name :
SJ700B-M / SuperJet
Model name / Commercial name :
Personal Watercraft
Type of craft :
Petrol engine
Type of Propulsion :
SMC / HLU
Construction Material of Hull / Deck :
C
Design Category
48.5
Engine Power (kW) :
2.24 / 0.68
Length / Beam of hull (meter) : Directives
Directive 2004/108/EC relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).\
CISPR 12
Directive 94/25/EC as amended by Directive 2003/44/EC for
construction. Standards
EN 61000-6-2
EN ISO 13590
D
TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION FILE INFORMATION
Prepared by : December, 1996 YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Date : PWC 001-tcf
Technical Construction File number :
KEMA Quality B.V.
Competent Body :
Utrechtseweg 310, Arnhem, 6812 AR, The Netherlands
62513-KRQ / ECM 96-5225
Certificate / Report number :
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This personal watercraft is intended solely for racing within the Europe\
an Union, as it has not been certified for compliance
with the exhaust and noise emission requirements of Directive 94/25/EC r\
elating to recreational craft.
(identification of the person empowered to sign on behalf of the engine\
manufacturer or his authorised representative)
Signature and title:(or an equivalent marking)Date and place of issue:1st / July / 2012, Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands
UF2F75E0.book Page 1 Thursday, July 5, 2012 8:50 AM
Page 4 of 78
Important manual information
EJU30192
To the owner/operator
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha watercraft.
This owner’s/operator’s manual contains in-
formation you will need for proper operation,
maintenance, and care. If you have any ques-
tions about the operation or maintenance of
your watercraft, please consult a Yamaha
dealer.
This manual is not a course on boating safety
or seamanship. If this is your first watercraft,
or if you are changing to a type of watercraft
you are not familiar with, for your own comfort
and safety, please ensure that you obtain
proper training or practice before operating
the watercraft by yourself. In addition, a
Yamaha dealer or boating organization will be pleased to recommend local sea schools, or
competent instructors.
In this manual, information of particular impor-
tance is distinguished in the following ways:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used
to alert you to potential personal injury haz-
ards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING
EWJ00071
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
ECJ00091
A NOTICE indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to the
watercraft or other property.
TIP:
A TIP provides key information to make pro-
cedures easier or clearer.
EJU40410
Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing
product improvement, this product may not be
exactly as described in this owner’s/opera-
tor’s manual. Specifications are subject to
change without notice.
This manual should be considered a perma-
nent part of this watercraft and should remain
with it even if the watercraft is subsequently
sold.
EJU30212
WaveRunner SuperJet
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL ©2012 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, June 2012All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Japan
UF2F75E0.book Page 2 Thursday, July 5, 2012 8:50 AM
Page 5 of 78
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
Important labels .............................. 3
Warning labels ................................... 4
Other labels ....................................... 7
Safety information ............................. 8 Limitations on who may operate the watercraft .............................. 8
Cruising limitations ......................... 9
Operation requirements ............... 10
Recommended equipment ........... 12
Hazard information ....................... 13
Watercraft characteristics ............. 13
Safe boating rules ........................ 14
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ................................ 15
Description....................................... 16 Watercraft glossary ...................... 16
Location of main components ...... 17
Control function operation ............. 19 Watercraft control functions ......... 19
Engine stop switch .......................... 19
Engine shut-off switch ..................... 19
Start switch ...................................... 19
Throttle lever ................................... 20
Steering system ............................... 20
Steering pole ................................... 20
Fuel cock knob ................................ 21
Choke knob ..................................... 21
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 21
Water separator ............................... 22
Engine overheat warning system .... 22
Equipment operation ...................... 24Equipment .................................... 24
Hood ................................................ 24
Bow rope hole ................................. 25
Stern rope hole ................................ 25
Storage pouch ................................. 25
Fire extinguisher container .............. 26
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 28Fuel and engine oil requirements ............................. 28
Fuel ................................................. 28
2-stroke engine oil ........................... 28
Mixing fuel and oil ............................ 28
Filling the fuel tank .......................... 29
Draining the bilge water ............... 30
Draining the bilge water on water .... 30
Transporting ................................. 31
First-time operation ........................ 32 Engine break-in ............................ 32
Pre-operation checks ..................... 33
Pre-operation checklist .................... 33
Pre-operation check points .......... 35
Pre-launch checks ........................... 35
Post-launch checks ......................... 39
Operation ......................................... 40 Operating your watercraft ............ 40
Getting to know your watercraft ....... 40
Learning to operate your
watercraft ..................................... 40
Operating positions ......................... 40
Launching the watercraft ................. 41
Starting the engine on water ........... 41
Stopping the engine ........................ 43
Leaving the watercraft ..................... 43
Operating the watercraft .................. 43
Turning the watercraft ..................... 43
Stopping the watercraft ................... 45
Starting off ....................................... 45
UF2F75E0.book Page 1 Thursday, July 5, 2012 8:50 AM
Page 6 of 78
Table of contents
Capsized watercraft ......................... 48
Beaching the watercraft ................... 49
Operating in weeded areas ............. 49
After removing the watercraft from the water ...................................... 49
Care and storage ............................. 50Post-operation care ...................... 50
Flushing the cooling water
passages ...................................... 50
Cleaning the watercraft ................... 51
Battery care ..................................... 51
Long-term storage ........................ 54
Cleaning .......................................... 54
Lubrication ....................................... 54
Rustproofing .................................... 55
Maintenance..................................... 56 Maintenance ................................. 56
Tool kit ............................................. 56
Adjusting the steering friction .......... 56
Adjusting the jet thrust nozzle
angle ............................................ 57
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 59
Checking the spark plugs ................ 60
Lubrication points ............................ 61
Checking the fuel filter ..................... 61
Adjusting the choke cable ............... 61
Adjusting the carburetor .................. 62
Specifications .................................. 63 Specifications ................................ 63
Trouble recovery ............................. 64 Troubleshooting ........................... 64
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 64
Emergency procedures ................ 66
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ........................................ 66
Jumping the battery ......................... 67
Replacing the fuse ........................... 67
Towing the watercraft ...................... 68
Submerged watercraft ..................... 68
UF2F75E0.book Page 2 Thursday, July 5, 2012 8:50 AM
Page 7 of 78
General and important labels
1
EJU36451
Identification numbers
Record the Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number, Craft Identification Number (CIN),
and engine serial number in the spaces pro-
vided for assistance when ordering spare
parts from a Yamaha dealer. Also record and
keep these ID numbers in a separate place in
case your watercraft is stolen.
EJU30271Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number
The PRI-ID number is stamped on a plate at-
tached inside the engine compartment. (See
page 24 for hood removal and installation pro-
cedures.)
MODEL:
SJ700B-M (SuperJet)
EJU36460Craft Identification Number (CIN)
The CIN is stamped on a plate attached to the
hull on the aft, starboard (right) side.
EJU40640Engine serial number
The engine serial number is stamped on a
plate attached to the engine unit. (See page
24 for hood removal and installation proce-
dures.)
1Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number loca-
tion
1Craft Identification Number (CIN) location
1 Engine serial number location
UF2F75E0.book Page 1 Thursday, July 5, 2012 8:50 AM
Page 8 of 78
General and important labels
2
EJU41741Manufactured date label
This label is attached to the muffler. (See
page 24 for hood removal and installation pro-
cedures.)
1Manufactured date label location
UF2F75E0.book Page 2 Thursday, July 5, 2012 8:50 AM
Page 9 of 78
General and important labels
3
EJU30452
Important labels
Read the following labels before using this watercraft. If have any questions, consult a Yamaha
dealer.
UF2F75E0.book Page 3 Thursday, July 5, 2012 8:50 AM
Page 10 of 78
General and important labels
4
EJU35913Warning labels
If any of these labels are damaged or missing, contact a Yamaha dealer for replacements.
UF2F75E0.book Page 4 Thursday, July 5, 2012 8:50 AM