engine oil YAMAHA SUPERJET 2022 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 ............. 20 Watercraft control functions ......... 20
Engine stop/“L-MODE” switch......... 20
Engine shut-off switch ..................... 20
Start switch ...................................... 20
Throttle lever .................................... 21
Steering system ............................... 21
Steering pole .................................... 22
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 22
Water separator................................ 22
Watercraft operation....................... 23Watercraft operation modes ......... 23
L-MODE ........................................... 23
Instrument operation ...................... 24Meter............................................. 24
Fuel level meter ................................ 24
Indicator lights .................................. 24
Equipment operation ...................... 26Equipment..................................... 26
Hood................................................. 26
Reboarding holder............................ 28
Bow eye............................................ 28
Stern eyes ........................................ 28
Storage pouch .................................. 28
Fire extinguisher holder .................... 29
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 31Fuel requirements ......................... 31
Fuel................................................... 31
Engine oil requirements ................ 33
Engine oil .......................................... 33
Draining the bilge water ................ 35
Draining the bilge water on land....... 35
Draining the bilge water on water .... 35
Transporting on a trailer................ 36
First-time operation ........................ 38 Engine break-in............................. 38
Pre-operation checks ..................... 39
Pre-operation checklist .................... 39
Pre-operation check points .......... 41
Pre-launch checks ........................... 41
Post-launch checks.......................... 46
Operation ......................................... 47 Operating your watercraft ............. 47
Getting to know your watercraft....... 47
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 47
Operating positions .......................... 47
Launching the watercraft ................. 48
Starting the engine on water ............ 48
Stopping the engine ......................... 49
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Table of contents
Leaving the watercraft...................... 49
Operating the watercraft .................. 49
Turning the watercraft ...................... 50
Stopping the watercraft ................... 51
Starting off........................................ 52
Capsized watercraft ......................... 54
Beaching the watercraft ................... 55
Operating in weeded areas .............. 55
After removing the watercraft from the water ....................................... 56
Care and storage............................. 57Post-operation care ...................... 57
Flushing the cooling water
passages....................................... 57
Cleaning the watercraft .................... 58
Battery care ...................................... 58
Long-term storage ........................ 60
Cleaning ........................................... 60
Lubrication ....................................... 60
Rustproofing..................................... 61
Maintenance .................................... 63 Maintenance.................................. 63
Adjusting the steering friction .......... 63
Adjusting the jet thrust nozzle
angle ............................................. 64
Adjusting the handlebar position ..... 65
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 66
Engine oil and oil filter ...................... 68
Specifications .................................. 69 Specifications................................ 69
Trouble recovery ............................. 70 Troubleshooting ............................ 70
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 70
Emergency procedures ................. 72
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ......................................... 72
Jumping the battery ......................... 73
Towing the watercraft ...................... 73
Submerged watercraft ..................... 74
Index................................................. 75
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Safety information
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Hazard information
Never start the engine or let it run for any
length of time in an enclosed area. Exhaust
fumes contain carbon monoxide, a color-
less, odorless gas that may cause loss of
consciousness and death within a short
time. Always operate the watercraft in an
open area.
Do not touch the hot oil tank, muffler, or en-
gine during or immediately after engine op-
eration; they can cause serious burns.
EJU30883
Watercraft characteristics
Jet thrust turns the watercraft. 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 im-
mediately after releasing the throttle lever,
but once the engine slows down, the wa-
tercraft will no longer respond to handlebar
input until you apply throttle again or you
reach trolling speed.
Practice turning in an open area without
obstacles until you have a good feel for this
maneuver.
This watercraft is water-jet propelled. The
jet pump is directly connected to the en-
gine. This means that jet thrust will produce
some movement whenever the engine is
running. There is no “neutral” position.
Keep away from the intake grate while the
engine is on. Items such as long hair, loose
clothing, or PFD straps can become entan-
gled in moving parts, resulting in severe in-
jury or drowning.
Never insert any object into the jet thrust
nozzle while the engine is running. Severe
injury or death could result from coming in
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Safety information
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Enjoy your watercraft responsibly
You share the areas you enjoy when riding
your watercraft with others and with nature.
So your enjoyment includes a responsibility
to treat these other people, and the lands,
waters, and wildlife with respect and courte-
sy.
Whenever and wherever you ride, think of
yourself as the guest of those around you.
Remember, for example, that the sound of
your watercraft may be music to you, but it
could be just noise to others. And the exciting
splash of your wake can make waves others
won’t enjoy.
Avoid riding close to shoreline homes and
waterfowl nesting areas or other wildlife ar-
eas, and keep a respectful distance from fish-
ermen, other boats, swimmers, and
populated beaches. When travel in areas like
these is unavoidable, ride slowly and obey all
laws.
Proper maintenance is necessary to ensure
that the exhaust emission and sound levels of
your watercraft will continue to be within reg-
ulated limits. You have the responsibility to
make sure that the recommended mainte-
nance in this owner’s/operator’s manual is
carried out.
Remember, pollution can be harmful to the
environment. Do not refuel or add oil where a
spill could cause damage to nature. Remove
your watercraft from the water and move it
away from the shoreline before refueling. Dis-
pose of water and any fuel and oil residue in
the engine compartment according to local
regulations. And keep your surroundings
pleasant for the people and wildlife that share
the waterways: don’t litter. When you ride responsibly, with respect and
courtesy for others, you help ensure that our
waterways stay open for the enjoyment of a
variety of recreational opportunities.
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Description
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Engine compartment
1
2
3
4
5
6
1Oil tank filler cap/Dipstick (page 33)
2 Fuel tank
3 Water separator (page 22)
4 Flushing hose connector (page 57)
5 Spark plug/Ignition coil
6 Battery (page 42)
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Instrument operation
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same time, the maximum engine speed is
limited.
If the oil pressure warning is activated, imme-
diately reduce the engine speed, return to
shore, and then check the engine oil level.
(See page 33 for information on checking the
engine oil level.) If the oil level is sufficient,
have a Yamaha dealer check the watercraft.
EJU45660Engine overheat warning
If the engine temperature rises significantly,
the “WARNING” indicator light comes on.
While the engine overheat warning is activat-
ed, the maximum engine speed is limited.
If the engine overheat warning is activated,
immediately reduce the engine speed, return
to shore, and then make sure that water is
being discharged from the cooling water pilot
outlet while the engine is running. If there is
no discharge of water, stop the engine, and
then check the jet intake for clogging. (See
page 72 for information on the jet intake.)NOTICE:
If you cannot locate and correct
the cause of the overheating, consult a
Yamaha dealer. Continuing to operate at higher speeds could result in severe en-
gine damage.
[ECJ00042]
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Check engine warning
If a sensor malfunction or a short circuit is de-
tected, the “WARNING” indicator light blinks
once for several seconds.
If the check engine warning is activated, im-
mediately reduce the engine speed, return to
shore, and have a Yamaha dealer check the
engine.
EJU45690Communication disconnecting warning
If communication disconnecting is detected,
the “WARNING” indicator light and “L-
MODE” indicator light blink.
If the communication disconnecting warning
is activated, have the watercraft serviced by
a Yamaha dealer as soon as possible.
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Operation and handling requirements
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Engine oil requirementsEJU45591Engine oilECJ00282
Use only 4-stroke engine oil. Usage of 2-
stroke engine oil could result in severe en-
gine damage.
Why Yamalube
YAMALUBE oil is a Genuine YAMAHA Part
born of the engineers’ passion and belief that
engine oil is an important liquid engine com-
ponent. We form teams of specialists in the
fields of mechanical engineering, chemistry,
electronics and track testing, and have them
develop the engine together with the oil it will
use. Yamalube oils take full advantage of the
base oil’s qualities and blend in the ideal bal-
ance of additives to make sure the final oil
clears our performance standards. Thus,
Yamalube mineral, semisynthetic and syn- thetic oils have their own distinct characters
and value. Yamaha’s experience gained over
many years of research and development
into oil since the 1960’s helps make
Yamalube the best choice for your Yamaha engine. Checking the engine oil level
EWJ00341
Engine oil is extremely hot immediately af-
ter the engine is turned off. Coming in con-
tact with or getting any engine oil on your
clothes could result in burns.
ECJ00392
Do not run the engine with too much or
not enough oil in the oil tank, otherwise
the engine could be damaged.
Make sure that debris and water do not
enter the oil tank filler hole. Debris and
water in the engine oil can cause serious
engine damage.
TIP:
When checking the engine oil level on land,
the engine must be running while water is
being supplied to the cooling water pas-
sages. (See “Flushing the cooling water
passages” on page 57 for information on
supplying water.)
When checking the engine oil level on wa-
ter, moor the watercraft so that it will not
drift away.
To check the engine oil level:
(1) With the engine stopped, place the wa- tercraft in a precisely level position on
land or launch the watercraft.
(2) Look in all directions, and then start the engine. (See page 48 for information on
starting the engine.)
(3) Run the engine at idling speed for 6 min- utes or more. Run the engine an addi-
tional 5 minutes if the ambient
temperature is 20 °C (68 °F) or less.
(4) Stop the engine.
(5) Remove the hood. (See page 26 for hood removal and installation procedures.)
Recommended engine oil:
YAMALUBE 4W or 4-stroke motor oil
Recommended engine oil type: SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40,
20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade: API SG, SH, SJ, SL
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Operation and handling requirements
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(6) Loosen the oil tank filler cap and removeit, and then wipe the attached dipstick
clean.
(7) Screw the oil tank filler cap into the filler hole until it stops. Remove the oil tank
filler cap again and make sure that the
engine oil level is between the minimum
and maximum level marks.
(8) If the engine oil level is significantly above the maximum level mark, consult
a Yamaha dealer. If the engine oil level is
below the minimum level mark, slowly
add engine oil.
(9) Repeat steps 6–8 until the engine oil is at the proper level.
(10) Securely install the oil tank filler cap and turn it until it stops. (11) Securely install the hood in its original
position.
1Oil tank filler cap/Dipstick
1 Dipstick
2 Maximum level mark
3 Minimum level mark
1
213
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First-time operation
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Engine break-inECJ00432
Failure to perform the engine break-in
could result in reduced engine life or even
severe engine damage.
The engine break-in is essential to allow the
various components of the engine to wear
and polish themselves to the correct operat-
ing clearances. This ensures proper perfor-
mance and promotes longer component life.
To perform the engine break-in:
(1) Check the engine oil level. (See page 33for information on checking the engine
oil level.)
(2) Launch the watercraft and start the en- gine. (See page 48 for information on
starting the engine.)
(3) For the first 5 minutes, operate with the engine at idling speed.
(4) For the next 30 minutes, operate with the engine speed below 5000 r/min.
(5) For the next 1 hour, operate with the en- gine speed below 6500 r/min.
After the engine break-in is complete, the wa-
tercraft can be operated normally.
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Pre-operation checks
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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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