tow YAMAHA SUPERJET 2022 Owners Manual

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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Avoid being hit by another boat. You
should always take the responsibility to
watch for traffic; other boaters may not be
watching for you. If they do not see you, or
if you maneuver more quickly than other
boaters expect, you risk a collision.
Maintain a safe distance from other boats
and watercraft, and also watch for ski
ropes or fishing lines. Obey the “Safe boat-
ing rules” and be sure to check behind you
before making a turn. (See “Safe boating
rules” on page 14.)
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Recommended equipment
The following items should be carried on
board your watercraft:
Sound-signaling device
You should carry a whistle or other sound-
signaling device that can be used to signal
other boats.
Visual distress signals
It is recommended that a pyrotechnic de-
vice, which is approved by the appropriate
authorities, be stored in a waterproof con-
tainer on your watercraft. A mirror can also
be used as an emergency signal. Contact a
Yamaha dealer for more information.
Watch
A watch is helpful so you will know how
long you have been operating the water-
craft.
Towline
A towline can be used to tow a disabled
watercraft in an emergency.
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Equipment operation
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To install the hood:
(1) Position the hood on the deck so that thetwo projections at the front of the hood fit
under the two stays on the deck. (2) Push down on the hood latch, and then
turn the knob to the “LOCK” position to
securely lock the hood in place.
(3) While holding the steering pole, move the lock pin to the stowed position, and
then lower the steering pole.
1Hood latch
2 Hood latch knob
1
2
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Equipment operation
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EJU46520Reboarding holder
The reboarding holder is used when boarding
the watercraft from the water.
EJU34874Bow eye
The bow eye is used to attach a rope to the
watercraft when transporting, mooring, or
towing it in an emergency. (See page 73 for
information on towing the watercraft.)
EJU34883Stern eyes
The stern eyes are used to attach a rope to
the watercraft when transporting or mooring
it.
EJU31677Storage pouch
The storage pouch is located on the bottom
of the hood.
Use the storage pouch to store the own-
er’s/operator’s manual and other small items.
The storage pouch is not designed to be wa-
terproof. If you carry objects that must be
kept dry, put them in a waterproof bag.
To remove the storage pouch:
(1) Remove the hood. (See page 26 for hood removal and installation procedures.)
(2) Unfasten the bands, and then remove the storage pouch.
1Reboarding holder
1 Bow eye
1
1
1Stern eye
1 Storage pouch
2 Band
1
1
2
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Equipment operation
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To close the fire extinguisher holder:
(1) Insert the projection into the slot, slidethe cover forward, and then secure it
with the band.
(2) While holding the steering pole, move the lock pin to the stowed position, and
then lower the steering pole.
1Projection
2 Slot
12
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Operation and handling requirements
36
engine compartment can splash into the
engine, which can result in severe dam-
age.
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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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Operation
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Do not put your hands in the intake
grate.
If the watercraft capsizes, turn it over imme-
diately.
To upright the watercraft:
(1) Remove the clip from the engine shut-offswitch.
(2) Swim to the rear of the watercraft. Turn the watercraft over in either direction by
grabbing both sides.
(3) Start the engine and operate the water- craft at planing speed to drain the bilge
water from the engine compartment.
(See page 35 for information on draining
the bilge water. If the engine does not
start, see “Towing the watercraft” on
page 73 or “Submerged watercraft” on
page 74.) NOTICE: Do not run the en-
gine at full throttle for at least 1 minute
after the engine has been restarted.
Bilge water in the engine compart- ment can splash into the engine,
which can result in severe damage.
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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.
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( 4 ) G e t o f f t h e w a t e r c r a f t a n d p u l l i t u p o n t h e 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 72 for in-
formation on the jet intake.)
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Maintenance
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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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Trouble recovery
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ler, jet pump housing, and jet thrust noz-
zle.
If debris is difficult to remove, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
EJU34642Jumping the battery
If the watercraft battery has run down, the en-
gine can be started using a 12-volt booster
battery and jumper cables.
EJU34666Connecting the jumper cablesEWJ01252
To avoid battery explosion and serious
damage to the electrical system:
Do not reverse the polarity of the jumper
cables when connecting to the batter-
ies.
Do not connect the negative (–) jumper
cable to the negative (–) terminal of the
watercraft battery.
Do not touch the positive (+) jumper ca-
ble to the negative (–) jumper cable.
(1) Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) battery terminals of both
batteries.
(2) Connect one end of the negative (–) jumper cable to the negative (–) battery
terminal of the booster battery. (3) Connect the other end of the negative (–)
jumper cable to an engine hanger.
(4) Start the engine, and then disconnect the jumper cables by reversing the steps
above. (See page 20 for information on
starting the engine.)
EJU34708Towing the watercraftEWJ00813
The operator of the towing boat must
keep speed to a minimum and avoid
traffic or obstacles which could be a
hazard to the operator on the water-
craft.
The towline should be long enough so
that the watercraft will not collide with
the towing boat when slowing down.
If the watercraft becomes inoperative in the
water, it can be towed to shore.
To tow the watercraft:
Use a towline that is three times the com-
bined length of the towing boat and the wa-
tercraft.
1Positive (+) jumper cable
2 Booster battery
3 Negative (–) jumper cable
4 Engine hanger
1
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4
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Trouble recovery
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(1) Securely attach the towline to the boweye of the watercraft being towed.
(2) Ride the watercraft with your body weight supported on the riding tray. Hold
on to the handlebars in order to balance
the watercraft and keep the bow up out
of the water. NOTICE: The bow must be
kept up out of the water during tow-
ing, otherwise water could flood the
engine compartment or water could
flow back into the engine, causing se-
vere engine damage.
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Tow the watercraft at 8 km/h (5 mph) or less.
NOTICE: Tow the watercraft at 8 km/h (5
mph) or less, otherwise water could flood
the engine compartment or water could
flow back into the engine, causing severe
engine damage.
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Submerged watercraft
If the watercraft is submerged or flooded with
water, drain the bilge water from the engine
compartment. Then, have a Yamaha dealer
service the watercraft as soon as possible.
(1) Remove the watercraft from the water.
(2) Drain the bilge water from the engine compartment. (See page 35 for informa-
tion on draining the bilge water on land.)
(3) Have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha dealer as soon as possible.
NOTICE: Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer inspect the watercraft. Other-
wise, serious engine damage could
result.
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1
Bow eye
1
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