Yamaha LX2000 Owner's Manual
Yamaha LX2000 Owner's Manual

Yamaha LX2000 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 O w n e r ' s O p e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l...
  • Page 2 TO THE OWNER Thank you for choosing a Yamaha Sport IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION: In this manual, information of particular Boat. This Owner’s Manual contains importance is distinguished in the fol- information you will need for proper lowing ways: operation, maintenance, and care. A...
  • Page 3 PORT AFETY NFORMATION & F EATURES UNCTIONS PERATION & C AINTENANCE & S ROUBLESHOOTING PECIAL ROCEDURES ONSUMER NFORMATION...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 SAFETY INFORMATION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER RECORDS ......1-1 Primary I.D. Number ........1-1 Hull Identification Number (H.I.N.) .
  • Page 5: Identification Number Records

    Record your Primary I.D., H.I.N., and engine numbers in the spaces provided to assist you in ordering spare parts from your Yamaha Sport Boat dealer. Also record and keep these I.D. num- bers in a separate place in case your Sport Boat is stolen.
  • Page 6: Emission Control Information

    ENGINE FAMILY : THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA REGULATIONS FOR MARINE S1 ENGINES FELs g/low - hr SPARK PLUG GAP (mm) : TROLLING SPEED : YAMAHA MOTOR CO., CO, LTD. MANUFACTURED DATE LABEL 2 Manufactured date label YAMAHA Manufactured:...
  • Page 7: Important Labels

    AFETY NFORMATION IMPORTANT LABELS...
  • Page 8 AFETY NFORMATION...
  • Page 9 AFETY NFORMATION LST1200-A Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or running engine. YAMAHA 6R7-83623-40...
  • Page 10 ¥ Lift rear platform hatch. If water is pooled on top of access port caps, remove caps to let water drain, then reinstall caps securely. ¥ Refer to the Owner’s Manual for complete maintenance storage information. YAMAHA F0R-U419C-11...
  • Page 11 AFETY NFORMATION FIRE EXTINGUISHER • Fire extinguisher is inside this driver's side console storage. • Open cannister to remove extinguisher. YAMAHA F0R-U419B-10...
  • Page 12: Safety Information

    Orientation Video. Showing them the video may help reinforce the information contained in these materials. LIMITATIONS ON WHO MAY OPERATE THE SPORT BOAT " Yamaha recommends a minimum operator age of 16 years old. " Adults must supervise use by minors.
  • Page 13: Required Equipment

    A mirror can sizes), and electrical tape also be used as an emergency sig- " Oar or paddle (look for one with a nal. Contact your Yamaha dealer or boat hook on the other end) the Coast Guard for more informa- tion.
  • Page 14: Cruising Limitations

    AFETY NFORMATION CRUISING LIMITATIONS risk of back/spinal injury (paralysis), facial injuries, and broken legs, " Scan constantly for people, objects, ankles, and other bones. Do not and other watercraft. Be alert for jump waves or wakes. conditions that limit your visibility or "...
  • Page 15: Operational Requirements

    AFETY NFORMATION " For reasons of safety and proper OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS care of the Sport Boat, always per- " All riders must wear a Coast Guard form the pre-operation checks listed approved personal flotation device on page 3-4 before operating. (PFD).
  • Page 16: Hazard Information

    " Yamaha Sport Boats are water-jet may not be watching for you. If they propelled. The pumps are directly do not see you, or you maneuver connected to the engines.
  • Page 17: Night Operation

    AFETY NFORMATION " Stop the engines and remove the duce some movement whenever the engines are running. The Sport Boat clip from the engine shut-off switch has a “neutral” position, but since before removing any debris or the Sport Boat is always producing weeds, which may have collected thrust while the engines are run- around the jet intakes.
  • Page 18: Water-Skiing

    AFETY NFORMATION WATER-SKIING apparel such as denim, but does not include spandex or similar fabrics You can use the Sport Boat to tow a like those used in bicycle shorts. water skier, using the tow cleat provid- " A second person should be on board as a spotter to watch the It is the boat operator’s responsibility to skier;...
  • Page 19: Rules Of The Road

    OF THE ROAD Whenever two vessels on the water meet one another, one vessel has the Your Yamaha Sport Boat is legally con- right-of-way; it is called the “stand-on” sidered a powerboat. Operation of the vessel. The vessel that does not have Sport Boat must be in accordance with the right-of-way is called the “give-way”...
  • Page 20: Rules When Encountering Vessels

    AFETY NFORMATION RULES WHEN ENCOUNTERING Meeting If you are meeting another power ves- VESSELS sel head on, and are close enough to There are three main situations that run the risk of collision, neither of you you may encounter with other vessels has the right-of-way! Both of you which could lead to a collision unless should alter course to avoid an acci-...
  • Page 21: Other Special Situations

    AFETY NFORMATION Narrow Channels and Bends When navigating in narrow channels, you should keep to the right when it is safe and practical to do so. If the oper- ator of a power-driven vessel is prepar- ing to go around a bend that may obstruct the view of other water ves- sels, the operator should sound a pro- longed blast of four to six seconds on...
  • Page 22 AFETY NFORMATION “1” “3” “5” “7” C “1” “6” N “2” LIGHTED BUOY (Port Hand) Odd number, increasing toward head “7” RB “L” of navigation. Leave to port (left) pro- ceeding RG “L” White Light Green Light “5” “4” “2” “4” “6” LIGHTED BUOY (Starboard Hand) Even number, increasing toward head “3”...
  • Page 23: Reading Buoys And Other Markers

    The Online Boating Safety Course, particular state. The Uniform State available through the watercraft section Waterway Marking System has been of the yamaha-motor.com website, is a devised for these waters. free, 50-question learning course avail- able to the public. Upon successful...
  • Page 24: Accident Reporting

    AFETY NFORMATION ACCIDENT ENJOY YOUR SPORT REPORTING BOAT RESPONSIBLY Boat operators are required by law to You share the areas you enjoy when file a Boating Accident Report with their operating your boat with others and state boating law enforcement agency with nature.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2 FEATURES & FUNCTIONS LOCATION OF MAIN COMPONENTS ......2-1 OPERATION OF CONTROLS AND OTHER FUNCTIONS ....2-5 Steering .
  • Page 27: Location Of Main Components

    & F EATURES UNCTIONS LOCATION OF MAIN COMPONENTS Main Features: 9 High Tension Cords 10 Spark Plugs 1 Fuel Tank 11 Silencer Covers 2 Oil Tank 12 Hood Supports 3 Blower Motor 13 Engine Compartment Vent Outlet 4 Battery 14 Engine Compartment Vent Inlets Port/Starboard Features: 15 Engine Compartment Drain Plug 5 Flush Attachments...
  • Page 28 & F EATURES UNCTIONS...
  • Page 29 & F EATURES UNCTIONS LOCATION OF MAIN COMPONENTS: 1 Bow Light 2 Bow Eye 3 Storage Compartments 4 Fire Extinguisher Holder 5 Grab Handles 6 Cleats 7 Courtesy Light 8 Fuel Valves 9 Throttles 10 Shifter 11 Stern Light Storage 12 Stern Light Socket 13 Ski Tow Hook 14 Jet Pump Cleanout Access Panel...
  • Page 30 & F EATURES UNCTIONS LOCATION OF MAIN COMPONENTS STARBOARD PORT PORT STARBOARD Control Features: Speedometer Switches and Breakers Tachometer Fuel Gauge Warning Indicator Panel Ignition Switch / Keys Steering Wheel Chokes Mirror Warning Indicators Control Features: Bilge Outlet Folding Boarding Step on Transom Clean-out Compartment Drain Hull Drain Plug Trailer Strap Eyes...
  • Page 31: Operation Of Controls And Other Functions

    & F EATURES UNCTIONS OPERATION OF Because boats steer from the stern (rear), the stern of the boat swings out CONTROLS AND in the opposite direction of your turn. If OTHER FUNCTIONS you turn to the starboard (right), for example, the stern of the boat will STEERING swing to the left.
  • Page 32: Main Switches

    & F EATURES UNCTIONS OFF: WARNING Ignition circuits are switched off. The " Always attach the engine shut-off engine cannot be started but other cord to your personal flotation switches will operate. (The key can be removed.) device (PFD) BEFORE starting the engine.
  • Page 33: Shift Lever

    & F EATURES UNCTIONS A separate throttle lever controls each first. It also has a start-in-gear protec- engine. In normal operation the throttle tion neutral switch that prevents the levers are moved together. Moving the engines from cranking if the shift lever throttle levers forward increases engine is not in Neutral.
  • Page 34: Choke Knobs

    & F EATURES UNCTIONS Neutral Choke Knobs The jet pump gates are dropped down part way over the jet nozzles. Some jet thrust is to the rear and some jet thrust is redirected forward. This balance of thrust acts like “neutral” to keep the boat from moving.
  • Page 35: Gauges

    & F EATURES UNCTIONS GAUGES 3. Fuel Level Gauge The fuel level gauge shows the 1. Speedometer amount of fuel in the fuel tank. The This meter shows the boat speed in ignition switch must be in the “ON” miles per hour (mph). position to activate the gauge.
  • Page 36: Overheat Warning System

    & F EATURES UNCTIONS Low Fuel - If the fuel tank is too low to OVERHEAT WARNING SYSTEM continue normal operation much The engine has an overheat warning longer, this warning light 1 will come device. If either engine starts to over- on.
  • Page 37: Switches

    & F EATURES UNCTIONS If water is not circulating, something SWITCHES may be clogging the jet intake grate. Refer to the Jet Pump Clean-Out pro- cedures on page 5-5 for further infor- mation. CAUTION: If the cause of overheating cannot be found and corrected, take special precautions to avoid major engine damage while you return to shore.
  • Page 38 If the but- ton above a switch pops out, push it back in with your finger. If it pops out again, ask your Yamaha dealer to inspect the electrical system. Lights This toggle switch controls the required on-board lighting.
  • Page 39: Swivel Seat Operation

    SWIVEL SEAT OPERATION STEREO SYSTEM Standard on LX Model) The driver’s and mid-ship passenger’s Your LX2000 has been fitted from the seat are 2-way adjustable. factory with a stereo CD player system. To move the seat forward or back, pull...
  • Page 40: Storage Compartments

    & F EATURES UNCTIONS Closing Hood Ski Locker To close the hood, push the hood down Port Side, in front of console in the center. NOTE: Make sure the hood is firmly secured with the latch. CAUTION: Do not open or close the hood by lifting or pressing on the sides.
  • Page 41: Bimini Top

    & F EATURES UNCTIONS Console Storage Under Windshield, Driver’s Side Console Storage Under Windshield, Port Side Pull the latch toward the stern of the boat to open the storage compartment. Press down on the windshield around the latch to close. NOTE: Make sure all panels and cov- ers are in place prior to launching or driving the Sport Boat.
  • Page 42 Chapter 3 OPERATION FUEL AND OIL ..........3-1 Gasoline .
  • Page 44: Operation

    Sport Boat is in the water, be Gasohol containing methanol is not sure it is securely moored to the recommended by Yamaha because it fueling dock. All passengers can cause fuel system damage or must be out of the boat during engine performance problems.
  • Page 45: Engine Oil

    OIL INJECTION tion chamber. When enough deposits SYSTEM collect, piston rings begin sticking. These engines use Yamaha's oil injec- Performance drops and engine wear tion system, which provides superior increases dramatically. lubrication by ensuring the proper oil While many additives available may ratio for all operating conditions.
  • Page 46: Gasoline And Engine Oil Filling

    PERATION GASOLINE FILLING THE OIL TANK AND ENGINE OIL FILLING FILLING THE GASOLINE TANK Open the engine hood, then open the oil tank filler cap. Very slowly add engine oil to the oil tank. Stop pouring when the oil just reaches the bottom of the filler neck.
  • Page 47: Pre-Operation Checks

    PERATION PRE-OPERATION WARNING CHECKS If any item in the Pre-Operation check is not working properly, have CHECK LIST it inspected and repaired before operating the Sport Boat. Otherwise Before Operating this Sport Boat, per- an accident could occur. form the following checks: PAGE ITEM CHECK...
  • Page 48: Check Points

    PERATION NOTE: Pre-operation checks should be Throttle made each time the boat is used. This procedure can be accomplished thor- oughly in a short time. The added safe- ty and reliability the checks assure is worth the time involved. CHECK POINTS Steering Operate the throttle levers several times to make sure there is no hesita-...
  • Page 49 A fire extinguisher is not standard Fire Extinguisher equipment with this boat. If you do not have one, contact your local Yamaha Sport Boat dealer or a fire extinguisher dealer to obtain one meeting the prop- er specifications.
  • Page 50 PERATION Jet Intakes Fuel System Refer to page 4-11, “FUEL SYSTEM INSPECTION,” for correct procedure. Fuel and Engine Oil Levels 1) Turn the main switch key to ON. Wait for the fuel gauge needle to stop moving, then note the fuel level. Add fuel if necessary.
  • Page 51 PERATION through the large drain hole in the A drain plug is located at the center of the stern to allow more complete drain- deck. A one-way check valve in the ing when the boat is removed from the drain prevents water from traveling water.
  • Page 52 PERATION Engine Compartment Lights Check for proper operation of the bow, Operate the bilge blower for at least 4 stern, and instrument lights by pressing minutes before starting the engines. the switch on the control panel. Open engine hood and check to be sure no gasoline vapors are present.
  • Page 53 PERATION Horn Cooling-Water Pilot Outlets Check that water comes out from the Press the horn switch to be sure the pilot outlets while engine is running in horn operates. the water. Refer to page 2-10 for cor- rect operation of the device. Engine Shut-Off Switch NOTE: It may take up to 20 seconds for water to reach the pilot outlets when...
  • Page 54 PERATION BIMINI TOP (Standard on LX Model) 4) Attach the snap hooks to the strap eyes. Raising from the fully collapsed stor- age position. 1) With an assistant, raise the top and secure the rear support poles to the rear support pole mounts with the lock pins.
  • Page 55 The Bimini top must be secured to the 1) Raise the rear support poles. boat when it is being trailered. When trailered with a Genuine Yamaha 2) Unhook the front straps and pull the Cover, simply store the Bimini top in top to the back.
  • Page 56: Operation

    RESULT IF YOU IGNORE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: " Before operating your Sport Boat, become familiar with all controls. Consult your Yamaha dealer 1) Always make sure the boat is about any control or function you launched and used in waters that do not fully understand.
  • Page 57 PERATION NOTE: Before the first start-up, remove Engine shut-off switch the fuel tank filler cap to release any Clip with cord built-up pressure in the tank because NOTE: It is not possible to start the of fuel expansion. engine with the clip removed from the engine shut-off switch.
  • Page 58 PERATION NOTE: " Be sure the shift lever is put in the Neutral position or the starter motor will not operate. " On this boat, the engines are con- nected directly to the drive unit. Starting either engine generates some thrust immediately. Only enough throttle should be applied to keep the engine at a fast enough idle to stay running.
  • Page 59: Stopping The Engines

    PERATION STOPPING THE ENGINES BREAK-IN PROCEDURE The engine and other components require a break-in period to allow sur- faces of moving parts to wear in evenly. This ensures proper performance and promotes longer engine life. CAUTION: " Failure to follow the break-in pro- cedures may result in reduced engine life, or even engine damage.
  • Page 60: Driving Your Sport Boat

    PERATION DRIVING YOUR Know and follow U.S. Coast Guard, state, and local laws when operating SPORT BOAT your Sport Boat. Select a wide area to learn in, where GETTING TO KNOW YOUR visibility is good and other boat traffic is SPORT BOAT light.
  • Page 61: Turning The Sport Boat

    PERATION TURNING THE SPORT BOAT D. If the engines are stopped, there is no thrust. The Sport Boat will go Steering control depends on the com- straight even though the steering bination of steering wheel position and wheel is turned. the amount of throttle.
  • Page 62: Boating With Passengers

    PERATION TURNING BOATING WITH PASSENGERS LEFT When one or more passengers are on board, the boat may handle differently, so operating it requires a higher degree of skill. Remember: Your Sport Boat designed for one operator and up to six passengers only.
  • Page 63: Boarding From A Dock Or Landing Jetty

    PERATION BOARDING FROM A DOCK OR LANDING JETTY 1) Board the boat from the side. One person should board at a time by stepping into the boat. Never jump in. Avoid stepping on slick gelcoat surfaces on the boat’s gunwales, especially if wet.
  • Page 64: Stopping

    PERATION STOPPING 2) Notice how wind and water currents are affecting boat movement as you attach your mooring lines and fenders. 3) Approach the dock at idle speed. Use reverse as necessary during 400 FT (122 m) slow speed maneuvering to help control speed and direction.
  • Page 65: Leaving A Dock

    PERATION Wind or current pushing boat 2) When the stern is out a few feet, toward dock: release the bow mooring then steer in the direction you want the bow to move. Open the throttle slightly and WIND OR CURRENT begin to move away from the dock.
  • Page 66: Anchoring

    PERATION ANCHORING 4) Pull on the line to be sure the anchor is holding. Also, periodically check your boat's position against WARNING the shoreline to make sure it is not Always anchor from bow. drifting and dragging the anchor. Anchoring from the stern will make Reset it if necessary.
  • Page 67: Crossing Wakes And Swells

    PERATION CROSSING WAKES AND SWELLS You will not always have flat, smooth water. There will be swells, wakes from other boats, etc. SHARP WAKES The best way to cross wakes and swells is with the least jolt to you and the boat.
  • Page 68: Post-Operation Checks

    PERATION POST-OPERATION 1) After putting the Sport Boat on the trailer, flush cooling system on each CHECKS engine to prevent the cooling sys- tem from clogging up with salt, POST-OPERATION CHECKS sand, or dirt. Refer to page 4-2 for the cooling system flushing proce- These post-operation procedures are dure.
  • Page 69 Sport Boat. Clean any foreign material, such as dirt or sand, from the threads before installing the drain plug. 6) Spray a rust inhibitor, such as Yamaha Silicone Protectant and Lubricant, on metallic parts to mini- mize corrosion. 3-26...
  • Page 70: Trailering

    PERATION TRAILERING HITCH The trailer hitch ball must match the size of the socket on the trailer hitch WARNING coupler. Hitches are divided into class- es that specify the gross trailer weight Avoid accident and injury from (GTW) and the maximum tongue improper trailering: weight.
  • Page 71: Backing Your Trailer

    PERATION " Check wheel bearings and wheel continuing your trip. On longer trips, it is a good idea to carry a set of lug nuts before each trip. spare wheel bearings, seals, and " Check tail, brake, and turn signal races.
  • Page 72: Launching

    PERATION LAUNCHING 5) Remove the bow line from the bow eye. 6) Back the trailer farther into the water until just the tops of the fenders show, then reset the parking brake. Board the boat and start it. If possi- ble, remain on the trailer until the engines are warm and are respond- ing to throttle.
  • Page 73: Lifting

    4) Make sure the boat is centered on LIFTING the support rails and is headed CAUTION: straight for the bow stop (bumper board). Ease the boat forward until Do not attach lifting cables to the the bow rests against the bow stop. bow eye, cleats, water-ski tow eye, or grab handles.
  • Page 74 Chapter 4 MAINTENANCE AND CARE STORAGE ........... 4-1 Fuel System .
  • Page 75: Storage

    It is advis- able to have the Sport Boat serviced by an authorized Yamaha Sport Boat deal- er before storage. However, the follow- ing procedures can be performed by To turn the fuel supply off, lift the center the owner with a minimum of tools.
  • Page 76: Cooling System Flushing

    & C AINTENANCE COOLING SYSTEM FLUSHING 4) Turn off the water supply, then drain residual water from the exhaust sys- tem by alternately pushing the throt- tle lever up to half throttle and back for 10 to 15 seconds. Shut off engine.
  • Page 77: Battery

    With Specific gravity: 1.28 at 20°C (68°F) the engine running at a fast idle, quickly spray as much Yamaha Stor- Rite Fogging Oil or an equivalent, as possible alternately into each carbu- retor through the holes in the silencer cover.
  • Page 78: Cleaning

    4) Spray the exterior of the engines with Yamaha Silicone Protectant and Lubricant. 5) Wax the hull with a non-abrasive wax such as Yamaha Ultra Gloss Cleaner Wax or other wax designed for marine gelcoat. WARNING Slippery surfaces can cause falls WARNING and injury.
  • Page 79: Adjustment And Maintenance

    " If the owner is not familiar with machine servicing, this work should be done by a Yamaha dealer or other qualified mechan- ic. Improperly serviced compo- nents could fail or stop operating correctly, which could result in an accident.
  • Page 80: Periodic Inspection Chart

    Frequency of maintenance operations may be adjusted according to the operating conditions, but the following table gives general guidelines. Indicates the checkups which you may do yourself. Indicates work to be done by your Yamaha dealer. Maintenance interval Initial Thereafter...
  • Page 81: Spark Plug Cleaning And Adjustment

    Do not attempt to diagnose any prob- the spark plug cap down until it clicks. lems yourself. Instead, take the Sport Boat to a Yamaha Sport Boat dealer. You should periodically remove and NOTE: If a torque-wrench is not avail-...
  • Page 82: Grease Points

    GREASE POINTS To keep moving parts sliding or rotating smoothly, coat them with water resis- tant grease such as Yamaha Marine Grease, Yamaha Grease A, or an equiv- alent. Throttle Cable and Choke Cable Grease the throttle-cable and choke- cable inner wires at the carburetors.
  • Page 83 Recommended water-resistant grease: Yamaha Marine Grease, or Yamaha Grease A The first service should be done after 10 hours or 1 month by your YAMAHA dealer. Fill the bearing housing with water resistant grease through the grease nipple. Grease capacity: 33.0~35.0 cc (1.11~1.18 oz)
  • Page 84 Yamaha Marine Grease, or Yamaha Grease A The first service should be done after 10 hours or 1 month by your Yamaha dealer. Fill the starter motor idle gear through the grease nipple. Grease capacity: 8.0 cc (0.27 oz) After first service: Every 100 hours or 6 months (you may do this yourself).
  • Page 85: Fuel System Inspection

    If repair is necessary, consult your nearest Yamaha Sport Boat dealer. WARNING One access panel is located on the upper deck wall on the port side, visible Always properly dispose of gasoline when the rear seat back is removed.
  • Page 86: Fuel Filter

    Sport Boat to your Yamaha ter. Take the Sport Boat to your Yamaha dealer for service. dealer if fuel filter replacement is required.
  • Page 87: Bleeding The Oil Injection Pump

    Most adjusting should be minutes. left to a Yamaha Sport Boat dealer who Using a diagnostic tachometer, adjust has the professional knowledge and one engine’s speed to specification.
  • Page 88: Steering Cable Inspection

    Both throttle levers should move ment. The nozzles should both point smoothly from idle to full throttle and straight back when the steering back. If not, ask your Yamaha Sport wheel is centered. Boat dealer for service. If steering is stiff or misadjusted, ask your Yamaha dealer to service it.
  • Page 89: Choke Cable Adjustment

    If reverse gates do not operate smooth- ly or correctly, ask your authorized Yamaha Sport Boat dealer for service. FUSE REPLACEMENT Pull the choke knob out until it stops. Release the knob. The knob should not move.
  • Page 90: Battery

    & C AINTENANCE WARNING WARNING Battery electrolyte is poisonous and Do not use fuses of higher amper- dangerous, causing severe burns, that those recommended. etc. It contains sulfuric acid. Avoid Substitution of a fuse of improper contact with skin, eyes or clothing. rating can cause extensive electrical system damage and possible fire.
  • Page 91 & C AINTENANCE Recharging WARNING When charging the battery, keep it well away from sparks and open flames, as it gives off explo- sive gases. When using a battery charger, connect the battery to the charg- er before you turn on the charger. This will prevent sparking at the Positive (+) Battery cable (Red) terminals that could ignite bat-...
  • Page 92: Specifications

    & C AINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS MODEL UNIT LST1200A ITEM VEHICLE CAPACITY Maximum people on board Number of people Maximum load capacity 1300 DIMENSIONS Length feet / inches 19' 6" Beam feet / inches 8' 0" Draft inches 18" Dry weight 2100 PERFORMANCE Maximum output HP (kW) / rpm...
  • Page 93 Chapter 5 TROUBLESHOOTING & SPECIAL PROCEDURES TROUBLESHOOTING ........5-1 Troubleshooting Chart .
  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    If any trouble happens on your Sport Boat, use this section to check for possible cause. If you cannot find the cause or if the procedure for replacement or repair is not described in this owner's manual, ask your Yamaha Sport Boat dealer or qualified mechanic for the proper ser- vice.
  • Page 96 Engine runs irregularly or Stale or • Have serviced at stalls • Fuel contaminated Yamaha dealer Oil and gasoline • Have serviced at mixture is too rich Yamaha dealer • Choke Knob is left pulled • Push it in fully Water or dust •...
  • Page 97: Special Procedures

    & S ROUBLESHOOTING PECIAL ROCEDURES EMERGENCY WARNING PROCEDURES The operator of the towing boat must keep speed to a minimum and TOWING THE SPORT BOAT avoid traffic or obstacles which could be a hazard to the driver on the Sport Boat. RUNNING ON ONE ENGINE If one engine becomes inoperative, the properly running engine can be used to...
  • Page 98: Jump Starting

    & S ROUBLESHOOTING PECIAL ROCEDURES JUMP STARTING To connect the jumper cables: 1) Connect the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery to the positive ter- minal (+)of the booster battery with the positive jumper cable. 2) Connect one end of the negative (–) jumper cable to the negative (–) ter- minal of the booster battery.
  • Page 99: Jet Pump Clean-Out Procedure

    1) Turn off and remove ignition keys, not remove the debris, consult your remove lanyard, and wait for all Yamaha Sport Boat Dealer. movement to stop. 5) To reinstall the access port cap, first 2) Lift the hatch on the rear platform.
  • Page 100 & S ROUBLESHOOTING PECIAL ROCEDURES 6) Press the T-handle down firmly to CAUTION: lock the cap in place. Pull up force- Be sure the caps are locked fully on the handle to be sure it is securely in place. Otherwise the locked.
  • Page 101 LIMITED WARRANTY ......... . 6-1 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S) ......6-4 BOATING TERMS .
  • Page 103 Owner’s Manual. The owner of the Sport Boat shall give notice to an authorized Yamaha Sport Boat dealer of any and all apparent defects within ten (10) days of discovery and make the boat available at that time for inspection and repairs at the dealer’s place of business.
  • Page 104 Charges for transporting the Sport Boat to and from an authorized Yamaha Sport Boat dealer are excluded from warranty coverage.
  • Page 105 2. Explain the operation, maintenance, and warranty requirements to your satisfaction at the time of sale, and upon your request at any later date. In addition, each Yamaha Sport Boat dealer is held responsible for his setup, service and warranty repair work.
  • Page 106 Yamaha owners like you, and only components to match the comforting 5- while your Yamaha is still within the first year year standard protection on the hull. of the Yamaha Limited Warranty period. So visit your authorized Yamaha dealer to get all Y.E.S.
  • Page 107 & I ONSUMER NFORMATION NDEX BOATING TERMS TERM DEFINITION The front part of the boat. Deck The “floor” or upper structure which covers the hull. Give-Way The vessel which must yield the right-of-way when two boats meet. Gunwale The meeting junction of the deck and hull; the upper edge around the boat.
  • Page 108: Float Plan

    SAMPLE FLOAT PLAN Leave a float plan with a responsible person on shore before boating. The exam- ple below can be copied and used. FLOAT PLAN VESSEL INFORMATION BOAT MAKE: Yamaha MOTOR TYPE: Jet MODEL: LENGTH.: 19'6" REGISTRATION NO: DECK COLOR:...
  • Page 109 & I ONSUMER NFORMATION NDEX Checks: Access port caps ..3-6, 5-5 Accident Reporting ....1-20 Battery condition ..3-7, 4-3, 4-16 Access Port Caps .
  • Page 110 & I ONSUMER NFORMATION NDEX Fuel tank capacity ... 3-3, 4-18 Fuel tank filler cap ....2-8 Deck drain .
  • Page 111 & I ONSUMER NFORMATION NDEX Overtaking another vessel (Rules of the Road) ... 1-17 Lanyard (engine shut-off cord) ..1-12, 2-5, 3-10, 3-14, 5-1 P, Q Launching .
  • Page 112 Stopping ..... . 3-21 Yamaha Extended Service (Y.E.S.) . . 6-4 Stopping the engines ... . 3-16 Storage .
  • Page 113 LIT-18626-04-83 ©2001 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A.

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