steering YAMAHA SUPERJET 2021 User Guide

Operation and handling requirements
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engine compartment can splash into the
engine, which can result in severe dam-
age.
[ECJ00554]EJU45602
Transporting on a trailer
When transporting the watercraft on a trailer,
secure the tie downs to the trailer through the
bow eye and stern eyes. Use a rubber shock
cord to secure the steering pole to the water-
craft.
NOTICE: Do not attach ropes or tie
downs to any part of the watercraft other
than the bow eye and stern eyes to secure
the watercraft to the trailer. Otherwise, the
watercraft may be damaged. Wrap the
ropes or tie downs with towels or rags
where they touch the body of the water-
craft to avoid scratches or damage. Do
not secure the steering pole with ropes or
tie downs and do not secure it to the trail-
er. Also, do not transport the watercraft
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with the steering pole up. Otherwise, the
steering pole could be damaged.
[ECJ02820]
1Rubber shock cord
1
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Pre-operation checks
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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.
EJU41236Pre-operation checklist
Before using this watercraft, be sure to perform the checks in the following checklist.
ITEMROUTINEPAGE
PRE-LAUNCH CHECKS
Engine compartment Ventilate the engine compartment.
Check inside the engine compartment for damage.
41
Fuel system Check the fuel system for leakage.
Check the fuel level on the meter.
41
Water separator Check the water separator for water. 41
Engine unit Check the exterior of the engine unit for damage. 41
Engine oil level Check the engine oil level. 42
Bilge water Check the engine compartment for bilge water. 42
Battery Check the battery connections. 42
Steering system Check the steering system for proper operation. 42
Throttle lever Check the throttle lever for proper operation.
Check the throttle lever free play.
43
Engine shut-off cord (lan-
yard) Check the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) for dam-
age.
44
Switches Check the start switch, engine stop/“L-MODE”
switch, and engine shut-off switch for proper opera-
tion. 44
Storage pouch Check the storage pouch for damage and water.
Check that the storage pouch is securely installed.
44
Fire extinguisher holder,
cover, and band Check the fire extinguisher holder, cover, and band
for damage.
45
Fire extinguisher Check the condition of the fire extinguisher. 45
Safety equipment Check that safety equipment meeting the applica-
ble regulations is on board.
45
Hull and deck Check the hull and deck for damage. 45
Jet intake Check the jet intake for damage and clogging. 45
Stern drain plugs Check the stern drain plugs for damage and foreign
material and check that they are securely installed.
45
Hood Check that the hood is securely closed. 46
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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 33 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 35 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.
[EWJ01242]
Make sure that the battery is securely held in
place.
EJU32614Steering system checks
Turn the handlebars to the right and left sev-
eral times to make sure that operation is
smooth and unrestricted throughout the
whole range, and that the free play is not ex-
cessive.
Turn the handlebars as far as possible to the
right and left to make sure that the jet thrust
nozzle moves as the handlebars are turned,
and that there is no difference between the
1
Oil tank filler cap/Dipstick
1 Dipstick
2 Maximum level mark
3 Minimum level mark
1
213
1Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead
2 Negative (–) battery terminal: Black lead
1
2
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right and left fully turned positions of the jet
thrust nozzle.
EJU32623Steering pole check
Move the steering pole up and down several
times to make sure that operation is smooth
and unrestricted throughout the whole range,
and that the free play is not excessive. Also, make sure that the steering pole does not
have any side play.
EJU32595Throttle lever checks
Operate the throttle lever several times to
make sure that operation is smooth through-
out the whole range. Also, make sure that the
throttle lever returns automatically to its fully
closed (idle) position when released.
Difference between fully turned posi-
tions of jet thrust nozzle (distances A
and B): Maximum 5 mm (0.20 in)
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throttle lever is in the fully closed (idle) posi-
tion.
EJU33247Turning the watercraftEWJ00764
Do not release the throttle lever when
trying to steer away from objects—as
with other powerboats, you need throt-
tle to steer. A collision could result in se-
vere injury or death.
When operating at higher speeds, make
gradual turns or slow down before turn-
ing. Sharp high-speed turns may cause
the watercraft to slide sideways or spin,
throwing the operator overboard, which
could cause an injury.
Steering control depends on the combination
of handlebar position and the amount of
throttle.
Water sucked in through the intake grate is
pressurized by the impeller in the jet pump.
As the pressurized water is expelled from the
pump through the jet thrust nozzle, it creates
thrust to move and steer the watercraft. The
higher the engine speed, the more thrust pro-
duced.
The amount of jet thrust, in addition to the po-
sition of the handlebars, determines how
sharply you turn.A. More throttle produces higher thrust, so
the watercraft will turn more sharply.
B. Less throttle produces lower thrust, so the watercraft will turn more gradually.
C. Releasing the throttle lever completely produces only minimum thrust. If you are
traveling at speeds above trolling, you
will have rapidly decreasing ability to
steer without throttle. You may still have
some turning ability immediately after re-
leasing the throttle lever, but once the
engine slows down, the watercraft will no
longer respond to handlebar input until
you apply throttle again or you reach
trolling speed.
At trolling speed, the watercraft can be
turned gradually by handlebar position
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Throttle cable
Steering cable ball joint (handlebar end)
and steering cable inner wire (handlebar
end)
TIP:
Disconnect the steering cable (handlebar
end) from the ball joint before lubricating.
Steering cable (jet thrust nozzle end) and
ball joint
TIP:
Disconnect the steering cable from the ball
joint before lubricating.
EJU45861RustproofingECJ01361
Do not run the engine for more than 15
seconds on land without supplying water,
otherwise the engine could overheat.
Spray metallic parts of the hull and engine
with a rust inhibitor.
To rustproof the internal engine components:
(1) Remove the hood. (See page 26 for hoodremoval and installation procedures.)
(2) While loosening the clamp, remove the breather hose.
(3) Make sure that the area around the wa- tercraft is clear, and then start the engine
in a well-ventilated area.
(4) Run the engine at a fast idle.
(5) Quickly spray as much rust inhibitor as possible into the air intake duct through
the breather hose joint. Keep spraying
until the engine stalls (or a maximum of
15 seconds). WARNING! Do not pour or
spray gasoline, or any substance oth-
er than a rust inhibitor, into the air in-
take duct. Do not spray flammable
Recommended water-resistant grease:
YAMALUBE MARINE GREASE /
Ya m a h a G r e a s e A
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Maintenance
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EJU3376A
Maintenance
Periodic checks and lubrication will keep
your watercraft in the safest and most effi-
cient condition possible. Therefore, make
sure to carry out the periodic maintenance.
Safety is an obligation of the watercraft own-
er. Proper maintenance must be carried out
to keep the exhaust emission and sound lev-
els within the regulated limits. The most im-
portant points of watercraft inspection and
lubrication are explained on the following
pages.
See a Yamaha dealer for genuine Yamaha re-
placement parts and optional accessories
designed for your watercraft.
Remember, failures that are the result of the
installation of parts or accessories which are
not qualitatively equivalent to genuine
Yamaha parts are not covered by the limited warranty.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
the emission control devices and system
may be performed by any marine SI engine
repair establishment or individual. War-
ranty repair, however, must be performed
at an authorized Yamaha marine dealer-
ship.
EWJ00312
Be sure to turn off the engine when you
perform maintenance unless otherwise
specified. If you are not familiar with ma-
chine servicing, this work should be done
by a Yamaha dealer or other qualified me-
chanic.
EJU3433AAdjusting the steering friction
The amount of friction in the steering can be
adjusted to suit operator preference. To adjust the steering friction:
(1) Lift the steering pole and support it with
the lock pin.
(2) Remove the plastic fasteners, and then remove the handlebar cover.
(3) Turn the handlebars so that the left han- dlebar grip is facing down.
1Steering pole
1 Lock pin
1 Plastic fastener
2 Handlebar cover
1
1
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(4) Loosen the locknut.
(5) Tighten or loosen the adjusting nut untilthe desired amount of friction is ob-
tained.
(6) While holding the adjusting nut with a wrench, tighten the locknut to the speci-
fied torque.
(7) Securely install the handlebar cover and the plastic fasteners in their original posi-
tions.
(8) While holding the steering pole, move the lock pin to the stowed position, and
then lower the steering pole.
EJU3128CAdjusting the jet thrust nozzle angle
The angle of the jet thrust nozzle can be ad-
justed to two settings to suit operator prefer-
ence. To adjust the jet thrust nozzle angle:
(1) Pull back the outer sleeve of the steering
cable joint, and then disconnect the joint
from the steering cable pivot bolt.
(2) Remove the steering cable pivot bolt.
(3) Select the nozzle angle, install the steer- ing cable pivot bolt in the desired posi-
tion (P1 or P2) on the steering column,
and then tighten the bolt to the specified
torque.
1Adjusting nut
2 Locknut
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
28 N·m (2.8 kgf·m, 21 lb·ft)
1
2
1Steering cable joint
1 Steering cable pivot bolt
2 Steering column
1
2
1
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TIP:
The outermost hole in the steering column
cannot be used.
(4) Securely connect the steering cable jointto the steering cable pivot bolt.
EJU45671Adjusting the handlebar position
The handlebar can be adjusted to three posi-
tions to suit the rider’s preference. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the position of the han-
dlebar.
1 Nozzle angles
1 Nozzle angles
2 Steering cable pivot bolt positions
Standard steering cable pivot bolt posi-
tion:
P2
Tightening torque:
Steering cable pivot bolt:5 N·m (0.5 kgf·m, 3.7 lb·ft)
11
1
16° P1
P2
19° 2
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