cooling YAMAHA SUPERJET 2015 Owners Manual

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
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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................... 61
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 ..................... 69
Index................................................. 70
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EJU31012
Location of main components
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1
3 456
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 15 16
1Steering pole
2 Steering pole cover
3 Bow rope hole
4 Fuel filler cap
5 Cooling water pilot outlet
6 Hood
7 Hood latch
8 Handlebar
9 Storage pouch
10 Riding tray
11 Stern rope hole
12 Jet thrust nozzle
13 Ride plate
14 Jet intake
15 Drive shaft
16 Intake grate
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EJU31124Fuel cock knob
The fuel supply method can be switched by
operating the fuel cock knob.
Select the fuel cock knob position from the
following three positions according to the cir-
cumstances of use.
OFF:
With the fuel cock knob in this position, fuel
does not flow to the carburetors. Always turn
the fuel cock knob to this position when the
engine is not running.
ON:
With the fuel cock knob in this position, fuel
flows to the carburetors. Turn the fuel cock
knob to this position when starting the engine
and operating the watercraft.
RES:
With the fuel cock knob in this position, the
fuel reserve is made available. Turn the fuel
cock knob to this position if you run out offuel while operating the watercraft. When this
occurs, refuel as soon as possible and be
sure to turn the fuel cock knob back to “ON”.
EJU31203Choke knob “ ”
The choke knob can be operated to supply a
richer air-fuel mixture that is required to start
a cold engine.
To use the choke:
Pull the choke knob out.
Push the choke knob in to stop using the
choke after the engine starts.
EJU31224Cooling water pilot outlet
When the engine is running, some of the
cooling water that is circulated in the engine
is discharged from the cooling water pilot
outlet.
There is a cooling water pilot outlet on the
port (left) side of the watercraft. To check for
1
Fuel cock knob
1Choke knob
1 Cooling water pilot outlet
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proper operation of the cooling system, make
sure that water is being discharged from the
cooling water pilot outlet. If water is not being
discharged from the outlet, stop the engine
and check the jet intake for clogging. (See
page 66 for information on the jet intake.)
TIP:
It will take about 20 seconds for the water
to reach the outlet after the engine is start-
ed.
Water discharge may not be constant
when the engine is running at idling speed.
If this occurs, apply a little throttle to make
sure that water discharges properly.
EJU40323Water separator
The water separator prevents water from en-
tering the fuel tank by collecting any water
that has entered the fuel tank breather hose if
the watercraft was capsized.If water has collected in the water separator,
drain it by loosening the drain screw.
To drain water from the water separator:
(1) Place a drain pan or dry cloth under the
water separator.
(2) Gradually loosen the drain screw to drain the water. Catch the draining water in the
drain pan or soak it up with the dry cloth
so that it does not spill into the engine
compartment. If any water spills into the
watercraft, be sure to wipe it up with a
dry cloth.
(3) Securely tighten the drain screw until it stops.
EJU31665Engine overheat warning system
If the engine temperature rises significantly,
the engine overheat warning system will acti-
vate and the engine speed will be limited to
about 3400 r/min to help prevent damage.
1Water separator
1 Drain screw
1
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If the engine overheat warning system is acti-
vated, immediately reduce the engine speed,
return to shore, and then make sure that wa-
ter is being discharged from the cooling wa-
ter pilot outlet while the engine is running. If
there is no discharge of water, stop the en-
gine, and then check the jet intake for clog-
ging. (See page 66 for information on the jet
intake.) NOTICE: If you cannot locate and
correct the cause of the overheating, con-
sult a Yamaha dealer. Continuing to oper-
ate at higher speeds could result in severe
engine damage.
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TIP:
To ensure safety and reliability, pre-operation checks should be made each time the water-
craft is used.
POST-LAUNCH CHECKS
Cooling water pilot outlet Check that water is discharged from the cooling
water pilot outlet while the engine is running.
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ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
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pouch is securely installed. (See page 25 for
information on the storage pouch.)
EJU41072Fire extinguisher container checks
Make sure that the fire extinguisher container
is not damaged and is securely held in place.
(See page 26 for information on the fire extin-
guisher container.)
EJU32504Fire 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 extinguisher
manufacturer. Always keep the fire extin-
guisher in the fire extinguisher container.
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 66 for in-
formation on the jet intake.)
EJU40703Hood check
Make sure that the hood is securely closed.
(See page 24 for information on the hood.)
EJU40145Post-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 41 for
information 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 21 for information on the
cooling water pilot outlet.)
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see “Towing the watercraft” on page 68
or “Submerged watercraft” on page 69.)
NOTICE: Do not run the engine at full
throttle for at least 1 minute after the
engine has been restarted. Bilge wa-
ter in the engine compartment can
splash into the engine, which can re-
sult in severe damage.
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EJU33303
Beaching the watercraft
To beach the watercraft:
(1) Make sure that there are no boats, swim- mers, or obstacles near the beach.
(2) Release the throttle lever to reduce speed about 90 m (300 ft) before you
reach the intended beaching area.
(3) Slowly approach the beach and stop the engine just before reaching land.
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 se-
vere injury or death.
[EWJ00602] 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.
[ECJ00473]
(4) Get off the watercraft and pull it up on the beach.
EJU37194Operating in weeded areas
Always avoid using your watercraft in areas
where weed growth is thick. If operating in
weeded areas is unavoidable, alternately
squeeze the throttle lever and relax your grip
on the throttle lever to vary the engine speed.
Weeds tend to become clogged more when
operating at a steady speed and at trolling
speed. If weeds may have clogged the intake area, clean the jet intake. (See page 66 for in-
formation on the jet intake.)
EJU41061After removing the watercraft from
the water
NOTICE
ECJ01361
Do not run the engine for more than 15
seconds on land without supplying water,
otherwise the engine could overheat.
After operating and removing the watercraft
from the water, promptly discharge the re-
maining water from th
e cooling water pas-
sages.
To discharge water from the cooling water
passages:
(1) Make sure that the area around the wa- tercraft is clear, and then start the en-
gine.
(2) Discharge the remaining water out of the cooling water passages by alternately
squeezing and releasing the throttle lever
quickly for 10 to 15 seconds.
(3) Stop the engine.
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EJU41192
Post-operation care
WARNING
EWJ00321
Always turn the fuel cock knob to “OFF”
when storing the watercraft, otherwise
fuel could leak out into the engine or en-
gine compartment, which would create a
fire hazard.
After using the watercraft, always take it out
of the water, clean it, and store it. Leaving the
watercraft in the water for extended periods
will accelerate the rate of normal deteriora-
tion of the jet pump and hull. Marine organ-
isms and corrosion are some of the
conditions that can shorten the life of many
watercraft components.
EJU33519Flushing the cooling water passages
NOTICE
ECJ01361
Do not run the engine for more than 15
seconds on land without supplying water,
otherwise the engine could overheat.
Flush the cooling water passages to prevent
them from clogging with salt, sand, or dirt.
(1) Place the watercraft in a horizontal posi-tion.
(2) Remove the hood. (See page 24 for hood removal and installation procedures.) (3) Connect the garden hose adapter to a
garden hose.
(4) Loosen the flushing hose connector cap and remove it. Insert the garden hose
adapter into the flushing hose connector
and turn it until it is securely connected.
(5) Connect the garden hose to a water tap.
(6) Make sure that the area around the wa- tercraft is clear, and then start the en-
gine. Immediately after the engine starts,
turn the water supply on gradually until
1Garden hose adapter
1 Flushing hose connector
2 Flushing hose connector cap
3 Garden hose adapter
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