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Yamaha EXCITER Owner's/Operator'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 Jet 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 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 Jet Boat dealer. Also record and keep these I.D. numbers in a separate place in case your Jet Boat is stolen.
  • Page 6 AFETY NFORMATION...
  • Page 7 AFETY NFORMATION EXT1200...
  • Page 8 AFETY NFORMATION Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or running engine. YAMAHA 6R7-83623-40...
  • Page 9 Do not sit on swim platform or padded engine hatch when the engines are running. You could fall overboard. YAMAHA F0R-U416G-10 SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULTS IF YOU IGNORE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING.
  • Page 10 AFETY NFORMATION FIRE EXTINGUISHER • Fire extinguisher is inside this driver's side console storage. • Open cannister to remove extinguisher. YAMAHA F0R-U419B-10...

  • Page 11: Safety Information

    AFETY NFORMATION SAFETY education requirements. Always check state and local boating laws INFORMATION before you operate the Jet Boat. WARNING The operator is responsible for the safety of his or her passengers as SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH MAY well as his or her own personal RESULT IF YOU IGNORE ANY OF safety.

  • Page 12: Required Equipment

    AFETY NFORMATION REQUIRED EQUIPMENT ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has regulations which describe minimum The following equipment can help standards of safety. You must comply make your boating experience safer with these regulations, which apply to and more enjoyable: boats like your Jet Boat which are less Mooring fenders and lines than 26 feet long.

  • Page 13: Apparel

    AFETY NFORMATION APPAREL You might also consider gloves designed for water sports to help Because of the drowning hazards protect hands during operation, as associated with water sports, the well as while launching and docking operator and passengers must your boat. always wear a U.S.
  • Page 14 AFETY NFORMATION Always perform the pre-operation checks on page 3-4 before operat- ing to be sure your equipment is working properly. The operator should always attach the engine stop switch lanyard (cable) to his PFD so that the engines will stop if the operator accidentally leaves the helm.

  • Page 15: Jet Boat Characteristics

    AFETY NFORMATION Maintain a safe distance from other Yamaha Jet Boats are water-jet pro- boats or watercraft, and also watch pelled. The jet pumps are directly for boat's ski ropes or fishing lines. connected to the engines. This Obey the "Rules of the Road" (see...

  • Page 16: Cruising Limitations

    AFETY NFORMATION CRUISING LIMITATIONS Do not try to jump other boat's wakes or follow another boat or watercraft too closely or you will increase your chance of colliding with other boats. Do not go over a water-ski jump, or attempt any other kind of jumping maneuver with the boat, since you risk injuring yourself or damaging your Jet Boat.

  • Page 17: Night Operation

    AFETY NFORMATION Be alert to the possibility of adverse NIGHT OPERATION weather. Take note of marine weath- When using your Jet Boat before er forecasts and the prevailing dawn and after dusk, you must have weather conditions before setting both bow and stern lights operating. out in your Jet Boat.

  • Page 18: Waterskiing

    AFETY NFORMATION WATERSKIING the boat. A wetsuit can also help protect against hypothermia (low You can use the Jet Boat to tow a body temperature) and abrasions. waterskier, using the tow eye provided. A second person should be on Do not attach the tow rope to any other board as an observer to watch the location on the boat.

  • Page 19: Basic Boating Rules

    RULES OF THE ROAD Whenever two vessels on the water meet one another, one vessel has the Your Yamaha Jet Boat is legally consid- right-of-way; it is called the "stand-on" ered a power boat. Operation of the Jet vessel. The vessel which does not have Boat must be in accordance with the 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 which run the risk of collision, neither of you you may encounter with other vessels has the right-of-way.

  • Page 21: Other Special Situations

    AFETY NFORMATION Narrow Channels and Bends STAND-ON-VESSEL 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 on the horn (4 to 6 sec-...
  • Page 22 AFETY NFORMATION “1” “3” “5” “7” LIGHTED BUOY (Port Hand) “6” C “1” N “2” Odd number, increasing toward head “7” of navigation. Leave to port (left) pro- RB “L” ceeding White Light Green Light RG “L” “5” “4” “2” “4” “6” LIGHTED BUOY (Starboard Hand) Even number, increasing toward head “3”...

  • Page 23: To Get More Boating Safety Information

    AFETY NFORMATION Reading Buoys and Other Markers TO GET MORE BOATING The waters of the United States are SAFETY INFORMATION marked for safe navigation by the later- Be informed about boating safety. al system of buoys. Simply put, buoys Additional publications and information and markers have an arrangement of can be obtained from many organiza- shapes, colors, numbers and lights to...

  • Page 24: Accident Reporting

    AFETY NFORMATION ACCIDENT ENJOY YOUR JET BOAT REPORTING RESPONSIBLY Boat operators are required by law to You share the areas you enjoy when file a Boating Accident Report with operating your Jet Boat with others and their state boating law enforcement with nature.

  • Page 25: F Eatures & F Unctions

    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 PORT FEATURES STARBOARD FEATURES 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 Outlets 4 Battery 14 Engine Compartment Drain Plugs Port/Starboard Features:...
  • 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 Fuel system inspection access cover 8 Fuel cocks 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 STARBOARD PORT PORT Control Features: Speedometer Switches and breakers Tachometer Fuel gauge Low oil warning light Ignition switch / keys Steering wheel Chokes Mirror Control Features: Bilge outlet Steering nozzles Clean-out compartment drain Boarding step on transom Trailer strap eyes Ride plates...

  • Page 31: Operation Of Controls And Other Functions

    & F EATURES UNCTIONS OPERATION OF water, such as a down skier, or an obstacle, such as a dock. CONTROLS AND OTHER FUNCTIONS WARNING You need engine power to turn. STEERING Pulling the throttle levers back to idle when traveling faster than idle speeds or shutting off engines can cause you to hit an obstacle you are attempting to avoid, even if you are...

  • Page 32: Main Switches

    & F EATURES UNCTIONS OFF: WARNING Ignition circuits are switched off. The Always attach the engine stop engine cannot be started but other switch lanyard to your personal switches will operate. (The key can be flotation device (PFD) before removed.) starting the engine.

  • Page 33: Shift Lever

    & F EATURES UNCTIONS A separate throttle lever controls each tral switch that prevents the engines engine. In normal operation the throttle from cranking if the shift lever is not in levers are moved together. Moving the Neutral. throttle levers forward increases engine speed.

  • Page 34: Choke Knobs

    & F EATURES UNCTIONS Neutral 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: Fuel Cocks

    & F EATURES UNCTIONS FUEL COCKS CAUTION: Sharp turns with a partial tank of fuel may result in fuel starvation due to fuel sloshing. Turn the fuel cocks to Reserve if the engines begin to STARBOARD hesitate during aggressive turning or high speed operation to avoid PORT poor performance or engine dam-...
  • Page 36 & F EATURES UNCTIONS 2. Tachometers Always consider the distance you are The Jet Boat has two tachometers travelling and the amount of available which display engine rpm. The one fuel you have. Be sure you have on the left is for the port engine. The enough fuel to reach the next fuel stop.

  • Page 37: Overheat Warning System

    & F EATURES UNCTIONS OVERHEAT WARNING SYSTEM If water is not circulating, something may be clogging the jet intake grate. The engine has an overheat warning Refer to the Jet Pump Clean-Out pro- device. If either engine starts to over- cedures on page 5-4 for further infor- heat, the engine speed of the affected mation.

  • Page 38: Switches

    EATURES UNCTIONS SWITCHES ton below 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. 1 Blower 2 Bilge Pump 3 CD/Cassette Player 4 ACC...

  • Page 39: Engine Hood

    & F EATURES UNCTIONS STEREO SYSTEM Hood Struts Your Exciter has been fitted from HOOD STRUTS the factory to accept an optional stereo system. Two water resistant speakers, the remote stereo control keypad at the helm, the stereo com- ponent container, and all wiring are already installed.

  • Page 40: Storage Compartments

    & F EATURES UNCTIONS STORAGE COMPARTMENTS Under Hood, Center Tray There are six on-board storage com- partments. Bow Storage Under Hood, Port Side Ski Locker Driver’s Side Console Port Side, behind front seat Press the latch in the windshield to open the storage compartment.
  • Page 41 Chapter 3 OPERATION FUEL REQUIREMENTS ........3-1 Gasoline (Petrol) .

  • Page 43: Fuel Requirements

    Gasohol containing methanol is not fueling dock. All passengers recommended by Yamaha because it must be out of the boat during can cause fuel system damage or refueling. engine performance problems.

  • Page 44: Engine Oil

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

  • Page 45: Gasoline (Petrol) And Engine Oil Filling

    PERATION GASOLINE (PETROL) FILLING THE OIL TANK AND ENGINE OIL FILLING FILLING THE GASOLINE (PETROL) 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 46: 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 Jet Boat. Otherwise an Before Operating this Jet Boat, perform accident could occur. the following checks: PAGE ITEM CHECK...

  • Page 47: 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 48: Operation

    WARNING equipment with this boat. If you do not Shift only with the engine idling. Do have one, contact your local Yamaha Jet Boat dealer or a fire extinguisher not shift when applying throttle. dealer to obtain one meeting the prop- Fire Extinguisher er specifications.
  • Page 49 PERATION Fuel System Refer to page 4-10, "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 50 PERATION Drainage System A drain plug is located at the center of the stern to allow more complete drain- Self-Bailing Deck— ing when the boat is removed from the Most water which enters the deck area water. bails automatically out the stern Engine Compartment and through the large drain hole in the Fuel Compartment Drain Plug –...
  • Page 51 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 52 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 2-11 for cor- rect operation of the device. Engine Stop Switch NOTE: It may take up to 20 seconds for water to reach the pilot outlets when...

  • Page 53: Starting The Engines

    (water) intake, damaging THE FOLLOWING: the impeller. Before operating your Jet Boat, become familiar with all controls. Consult your Yamaha dealer about any control or function you do not fully understand. Attach the engine stop switch lanyard to your personal flotation device before operating.
  • Page 54 PERATION Engine stop switch NOTE: Before the first start-up, remove the fuel tank filler cap to release any Lock-plate with lanyard built-up pressure in the tank because NOTE: It is not possible to start the of fuel expansion. engine with the lock-plate removed from the engine stop switch.
  • Page 55 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 56: Stopping The Engines

    PERATION STOPPING THE ENGINES BREAK-IN (RUNNING-IN) PROCEDURE The engine and other components require a break-in (running in) period to allow surfaces of moving parts to wear in evenly. This ensures proper perfor- mance 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 57: Driving Your Jet Boat

    PERATION DRIVING YOUR Know and follow U.S. Coast Guard, state, and local laws when operating JET BOAT your Jet Boat. Select a wide area to learn in, where GETTING TO KNOW YOUR JET visibility is good and other boat traffic is BOAT light.

  • Page 58: Boating With Passengers

    PERATION BOATING WITH PASSENGERS When one or more passengers are on board, the boat may handle differently, so operating it requires a higher degree of skill. Remember: Your Jet Boat is designed for one operator and up to four passen- gers only.

  • Page 59: Boarding From A Dock Or Landing Jetty

    PERATION BOARDING FROM A DOCK OR As you make turns, remember that boats steer from the stern. As you make LANDING JETTY a turn to the right, for example, the stern 1) Board the boat from the side. One of the boat swings to the left. This char- person should board at a time by acteristic is particularly important to stepping into the boat.

  • Page 60: Stopping

    PERATION STOPPING 3) Approach the dock at idle speed. Use reverse as necessary during slow speed maneuvering to help control speed and direction. Position 404 ft (123 m) the boat according to wind and water conditions. WARNING Do not use your hand, arm, or other part of your body to try to keep the boat from hitting the dock.You could be injured if the boat pushes against...

  • Page 61: Leaving A Dock

    PERATION Wind or current pushing boat to move the stern of the boat away toward dock: from the dock. 2) When the stern is out a few feet, release the bow mooring then steer WIND OR CURRENT in the direction you want the bow to move.

  • Page 62: Anchoring

    PERATION ANCHORING pull it in. When the anchor line is straight up and down, pull hard to lift the anchor from the bottom materi- WARNING Always anchor from the bow. 6. If the anchor is stuck on the bottom, Anchoring from the stern will make try this: Let out a few feet of anchor the boat unsteady.

  • Page 63: Post-Operation Checks

    PERATION POST-OPERATION CHECKS SHARP WAVES 1) After putting the Jet Boat on the trailer, flush cooling system on each engine to prevent the cooling sys- tem from clogging up with salt, sand, or dirt. Refer to page 4-1 for BROAD WAVES the cooling system flushing proce- dure.
  • Page 64 5) Spray a rust inhibitor, such as Yamaha Silicone Protectant and Lubricant, on metallic parts to mini- mize corrosion. NOTE: This boat is equipped with an...

  • Page 65: 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 66: Backing Your Trailer

    PERATION Check wheel bearings and wheel before continuing your trip. On lug nuts before each trip. longer trips, it is a good idea to carry a set of spare wheel bearings, Check tail, brake, and turn signal seals, and races. lights for proper operation.

  • Page 67: 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 68: Lifting

    PERATION 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, waterski tow eye, or grab handles.

  • Page 69: M Aintenance & C Are

    Chapter 4 MAINTENANCE AND CARE STORAGE ........... 4-1 Cooling System Flushing .

  • Page 71: Storage

    It is advis- able to have the Jet Boat serviced by an authorized Yamaha Jet Boat dealer before storage. However, the following procedures can be performed by the owner with a minimum of tools.

  • Page 72: Lubrication

    With the the garden hose adapter. engine running at a fast idle, quickly spray as much Yamaha Stor-Rite 6. Replace the cap securely. Fogging Oil or an equivalent, as possi- 7. Repeat the flushing procedure for ble alternately into each carburetor the other engine.

  • Page 73: Battery

    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 and injury.

  • Page 74: 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 75: 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 76: 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 Jet Boat to a Yamaha Jet Boat dealer. You should periodically remove and inspect NOTE: If a torque-wrench is not avail-...

  • Page 77: Grease Points

    AINTENANCE GREASE POINTS To keep moving parts sliding or rotating smoothly, coat them with water resis- tant grease such as Yamaha Marine Grease (ACC-GREAS-14-CT), YAMAHA grease A, or an equivalent. Throttle cable and choke cable Grease the throttle-cable and choke- cable inner wires at the carburetors.
  • Page 78 Recommended water resistant grease: YAMAHA Marine Grease (ACC-GREAS-14-CT), or YAMA- HA 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.
  • Page 79 YAMAHA Marine Grease (ACC-GREAS-14-CT), or YAMA- HA 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 80: Fuel System Inspection

    If repair is necessary, consult your nearest Yamaha Jet Boat dealer. One access panel is located on the WARNING upper deck wall on the port side, visible when the engine hatch is opened. The Always properly dispose of gasoline second access panel is located under (petrol) soaked rags.

  • Page 81: Fuel Filter

    200 hours of any water or dirt is found in the oil tank, operation, or if water is found in the fil- take the Jet Boat to your Yamaha deal- ter. Take the Jet Boat to your Yamaha er for service.

  • Page 82: Bleeding The Oil Injection Pump

    Place the Jet Boat afloat. Start the adjustment. Most adjusting should be engine and warm it up for one or two left to a Yamaha Jet Boat dealer who minutes. has the professional knowledge and Using a diagnostic tachometer, adjust experience to do so.

  • Page 83: 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 Jet Boat wheel is centered. dealer for service. If steering is stiff or misadjusted, ask your Yamaha dealer to service it.

  • Page 84: Choke Cable Adjustment

    CHOKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT If reverse gates do not operate smooth- ly or correctly, ask your authorized Yamaha Jet Boat dealer for service. Pull the choke knob out until it stops. Release the knob. The knob should not move. If it moves back on its own, tight- en the friction adjustment slightly.

  • Page 85: 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 86 & 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) x 2 terminals that could ignite bat-...

  • Page 87: Specifications

    & C AINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS MODEL UNIT EXT1200 JET BOAT ITEM VEHICLE CAPACITY Maximum people on board Number of people Maximum load capacity DIMENSIONS Length feet / inches 16' 7" Beam feet / inches 7' 7" Draft inches 13" Dry weight 1690 PERFORMANCE Maximum output...
  • Page 89 Chapter 5 TROUBLESHOOTING & SPECIAL PROCEDURES TROUBLESHOOTING ........5-1 Troubleshooting Chart .

  • Page 91: Troubleshooting

    Yamaha Jet Boat dealer or qualified mechanic for the proper service. The Troubleshooting Chart contains "TROUBLE", "POSSIBLE CAUSE", "REMEDY", "REFER PAGE".
  • Page 92 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 93: Special Procedures

    & S ROUBLESHOOTING PECIAL ROCEDURES EMERGENCY JUMP STARTING PROCEDURES TOWING THE JET BOAT Negative (–) jumper cable Positive (+) jumper cable If the boat battery runs down, the Bow eye engines can be started in an emer- gency using a 12-volt battery and The Jet Boat should be towed only if it jumper cables.

  • Page 94: Jet Pump Clean-Out Procedure

    & S ROUBLESHOOTING PECIAL ROCEDURES To connect the jumper cables: JET PUMP CLEAN-OUT PROCEDURE 1. Connect the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery to the positive ter- WARNING minal (+)of the booster battery with the positive jumper cable. SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF YOU IGNORE ANY OF 2.
  • Page 95 If you hatch be accidentally opened cannot remove the debris, consult during operation. The engines your Yamaha Jet Boat Dealer. will not restart unless the hatch 5. To reinstall the access port cap, first is closed and latched.

  • Page 97: C Onsumer I Nformation

    LIMITED WARRANTY ......... . 6-1 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S) ......6-4 BOATING TERMS .
  • Page 99 Owner’s Manual. The owner of the Jet Boat shall give notice to an authorized Yamaha Jet 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 100 Charges for transporting the Jet Boat to and from an authorized Yamaha Jet Boat dealer are excluded from warranty coverage.
  • Page 101 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 Jet Boat dealer is held responsible for his setup, service and warranty repair work.
  • Page 102 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 103 & 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 104: 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: Exciter 270 LENGTH.: 16'7" REGISTRATION NO: DECK COLOR: Blue & White HULL COLOR: White PASSENGER...
  • Page 105 & I ONSUMER NFORMATION NDEX Change of address (warranty)....6-3 Checks: Accident Reporting......1-20 Battery condition ....3-7, 4-3, 4-16 Adjustment and Maintenance....4-4 Bilge..........3-8 Age Limit ..........1-7 Cooling water outlets......3-10 Anchor ...........1-8 Engine compartment ......3-9 Anchoring ..........3-20 Fire extinguisher .......3-6 Apparel ..........1-9 Fuel leak ....3-8, 3-9, 4-3, 4-10 Fuel/oil level ........3-7 Bad weather operation ......1-12 Jet intake ........3-7, 5-4...
  • Page 106 & I ONSUMER NFORMATION NDEX Fuel system inspection......4-10 Fuel tank ..........4-11 Deck drain ..........3-8 Fuel tank capacity .........3-3 Docking ..........3-18 Fuel tank filler cap.........2-8 Drain plugs ..........3-8 Fuse replacement .......4-14 Draining the bilge ......3-8, 4-3 Fuses and circuit breakers..2-12, 4-14 Electrical box .........2-1 Garden hose adapter ......4-1 “Emergency”...
  • Page 107 & I ONSUMER NFORMATION NDEX Operational requirements....2-11 Overheat warning system ....2-10 Lanyard......1-10, 2-5, 3-10, 3-12 Overtaking another vessel Lanyard, engine stop (Rules of the Road) ......1-17 switch ....1-10, 2-5, 3-10, 3-12 Launching..........3-25 P, Q Lights ........1-3,2-2, 3-9 Period of warranty .........6-1 Limit on running engine out of water..4-1 Periodic inspection chart .......4-5 Limit on starter motor...
  • Page 108 ..........4-7 Wetsuit .........1-9, 1-14 Steering inspection ......3-5, 4-13 Y, Z Steering pivot points, greasing....4-7 Stern light ......1-13, 2-2, 2-12 Yamaha Extended Service (Y.E.S.)..6-4 Stopping........1-11, 3-18 Stopping the engines ......3-14 Storage..........4-1 Storage compartments......2-14 Swimmers and traffic ..1-10, 1-15, 3-15 Switches........2-6, 2-12...
  • Page 109 LIT-18626-03-52 ©1998 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A.

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