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Yamaha LS2000 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 ls2000 owner's / operator's manual.

  • Page 2: To The Owner

    Thank you for choosing a yamaha sport boat. This owner’s manual contains information you will need for proper operation, maintenance, and care. A thorough understanding of these simple instructions will help you to obtain max- imum enjoyment from your new yamaha. If you have any questions about the ...

  • Page 3: Eatures

    2 f eatures & f unctions 1 s afety i nformation 3 o peration 4 m aintenance & c are 5 t roubleshooting & s pecial p rocedures 6 c onsumer i nformation s port b oat.

  • Page 4: Chapter 1

    Chapter 1 safety information identification number records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 primary i.D. Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 hull identification number (h.I.N.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 5: Afety

    1-1 s afety i nformation 1 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 stol...

  • Page 6: Emission Control

    Emission control information this engine family conforms to u.S. Epa regulations for marine si engines. Approval label of emission control certificate this label is attached to the electrical box. 1 emission control information label manufactured date label 2 manufactured date label 1 s afety i nfor...

  • Page 7: Afety

    S afety i nformation 1 1-3 4 1 2 3 17 15 15 15 16 5 19 19 15 15 14 9 9 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 18 important labels 21 20 22.

  • Page 8: Afety

    1 s afety i nformation 1-4 1 3 2 4 7.

  • Page 9: Afety

    S afety i nformation 1 1-5 5 6 7 8 9 10 lst1200z for do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or running engine. Yamaha 6r7-83623-40

  • Page 10: Afety

    Severe injury or death may results if you ignore any of the following. • turn off and remove both ignition keys, remove lanyard, and wait for all movement to stop before removing access port caps. • never override interlocks to run engines with hatch open. Yamaha gp1-u418g-10 yamaha u418k-00 lock ac...

  • Page 11: Afety

    S afety i nformation 1 1-7 15 19 16 17 20 18 21 22 yamaha f0r-u419b-10 • fire extinguisher is inside this driver's side console storage. • open cannister to remove extinguisher. Fire extinguisher.

  • Page 12: Afety

    1 s afety i nformation 1-8 safety information the safe use and operation of this boat is dependent upon the use of proper operating techniques, as well as upon the common sense, good judgment, and expertise of the oper- ator. Every operator should know the following requirements before operating the...

  • Page 13: Afety

    S afety i nformation 1 1-9 required equipment the u.S. Coast guard (uscg) has regulations which describe minimum standards of safety. You must comply with these regulations, which apply to boats like your sport boat which are less than 26 feet long. Personal flotation devices (pfds): type i, ii, or ...

  • Page 14: Cruising Limitations

    Cruising limitations scan constantly for people, objects, and other watercraft. Be alert for conditions that limit your visibility or block your vision of others. Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep a safe distance from peo- ple, objects, and other watercraft. Do not follow directly behind o...

  • Page 15: Operational Requirements

    Operational requirements all riders must wear a coast guard approved personal flotation device (pfd). Eye protection is recommended to keep wind, water, and glare from the sun out of your eyes while you oper- ate your sport boat. Restraining straps for eyewear are made which are designed to float sh...

  • Page 16: Afety

    1 s afety i nformation 1-12 attach the engine shut-off cord (lan- yard) to pfd and keep it free from steering wheel or other controls so that the engine stops if the operator accidentally leaves the helm. Failure to attach the engine shut-off cord could result in a runaway boat if the operator is ej...

  • Page 17: Afety

    S afety i nformation 1 1-13 duce some movement whenever the engines are running. The sport boat has a “neutral” position, but since the sport boat is always producing thrust while the engines are run- ning, some forward or reverse movement may occur. Do not use the reverse function to slow down or s...

  • Page 18: Afety

    1 s afety i nformation 1-14 waterskiing you can use the sport boat to tow a water skier, using the tow cleat provid- ed. It is the boat operator’s responsibility to be alert to the safety of the water skier and others. Know and follow all state and local water-skiing regulations in effect for the wa...

  • Page 19: Afety

    S afety i nformation 1 1-15 rules of the road your yamaha sport boat is legally con- sidered a powerboat. Operation of the sport boat must be in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the waterway on which it is used. Just as there are rules that apply when you are driving on streets an...

  • Page 20: Afety

    1 s afety i nformation 1-16 rules when encountering vessels there are three main situations that you may encounter with other vessels which could lead to a collision unless the steering rules are followed: meeting: you are approaching another vessel head-on crossing: you are traveling across another...

  • Page 21: Afety

    S afety i nformation 1 1-17 overtaking if you are passing another vessel, you are the give-way vessel. This means that the other vessel is expected to maintain its course and speed. You must stay out of its way until you are clear of it. Likewise, if another vessel is passing you, you should maintai...

  • Page 22: Afety

    1 s afety i nformation 1-18 “1” “3” “5” “7” lighted buoy (port hand) odd number, increasing toward head of navigation. Leave to port (left) pro- ceeding white light green light or old new “2” “4” “6” lighted buoy (starboard hand) even number, increasing toward head of navigation. Leave to starboard ...

  • Page 23: To Get More Boating

    Reading buoys and other markers the waters of the united states are marked for safe navigation by the later- al system of buoyage. Simply put, buoys and markers have an arrange- ment of shapes, colors, numbers and lights to show which side of the buoy a boater should pass on when navigating in a par...

  • Page 24: Afety

    1 s afety i nformation 1-20 accident reporting boat operators are required by law to file a boating accident report with their state boating law enforcement agency if their boat is involved in any of the fol- lowing accidents: 1. There is loss of life or probable loss of life. 2. The is personal inj...

  • Page 25: Chapter 2

    Chapter 2 features & functions location of main components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 operation of controls and other functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 27: Eatures

    2-1 main features: 1 fuel tank 2 oil tank 3 blower motor 4 battery port/starboard features: 5 flush attachments 6 fuel filters 7 electrical boxes 8 ignition coil holders 9 high tension cords 10 spark plugs 11 silencer covers 12 hood supports 13 engine compartment vent outlet 14 engine compartment ve...

  • Page 28: Eatures

    2 f eatures & f unctions 1 2 3 4 5 5 3 3 3 4 6 6 9 10 8 5 a a b b b b 17 5 5 7 6 6 3 11 12 13 14 15 16 c c c c d d 2-2.

  • Page 29: Eatures

    2-3 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 15 pump cleanout inter...

  • Page 30: Control Features:

    2-4 control features: 1 speedometer 2 tachometer 3 warning indicator panel 4 steering wheel 5 mirror 6 switches and breakers 7 fuel gauge 8 ignition switch / keys 9 chokes 10 warning indicators 2 f eatures & f unctions location of main components control features: 1 bilge outlet 2 clean-out compartm...

  • Page 31: Operation of

    2-5 operation of controls and other functions steering ➀ steering wheel your sport boat can be steered by turn- ing the steering wheel the same direc- tion you wish to travel, to the right or left. When the wheel is turned, the angle of the jet (output) nozzles at the rear of the craft is changed, a...

  • Page 32: Main Switches

    2-6 always attach the engine shut-off cord to your personal flotation device (pfd) before starting the engine. Failure to attach the cord could result in a runaway boat if the operator is ejected. Do not attach the cord to clothing that could tear loose. Do not route the cord in such a way that it c...

  • Page 33: Shift Lever

    2-7 a separate throttle lever controls each engine. In normal operation the throttle levers are moved together. Moving the throttle levers forward increases engine speed. Move both throttles to the idle position before using the shift lever. Shift lever severe injury or death may result if you ignor...

  • Page 34: Fuel Tank Filler Cap

    2-8 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. Leave the throttles in the idle posi- tion when neutral is selected. The b...

  • Page 35: Gauges

    2-9 gauges 1. Speedometer this meter shows the boat speed in miles per hour (mph). 2. Tachometers the sport boat has two tachome- ters which display engine rpm. The one on the left is for the port engine. The one on the right is for the star- board engine. For cruising, adjust the throttle levers so...

  • Page 36: Overheat Warning System

    2-10 port and starboard engine overheat - if an engine overheats, the warning light ( 1 or 4 ) for the affected engine will come on. Refer to overheat warning system on this page for more information. Low fuel - if the fuel tank is too low to continue normal operation much longer, this warning light...

  • Page 37: Switches

    2-11 if water is not circulating, something may be clogging the jet intake grate. Refer to the jet pump clean-out pro- cedures on page 5-5 for further infor- mation. If the cause of overheating cannot be found and corrected, take special precautions to avoid major engine damage while you return to s...

  • Page 38: Courtesy Light

    2-12 4 courtesy light 5 lights 6 horn courtesy light the courtesy light switch activates the light located under the driver’s console. Lights this toggle switch controls the required on-board lighting. Press the switch up to turn on both the bow light and stern light for night running. Press the swi...

  • Page 39: Swivel Seat Operation

    2-13 swivel seat operation the driver and mid-ship passenger seat are 2-way adjustable. To move the seat forward or back, pull up on the lever located under the front of the seat. Move the seat to the desired position, then release the lever. To rotate the seat, first move the seat to its fully forw...

  • Page 40: Storage Compartments

    2-14 closing hood to close the hood, push the hood down in the center. Note: make sure the hood is firmly secured with the latch. Do not open or close the hood by lifting or pressing on the sides. Damage to the hood or latches could occur. Storage compartments there are six on-board storage com- par...

  • Page 41: Eatures

    Console storage under windshields, driver’s side console storage under windshields, port side press the latch in the windshield 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 ...

  • Page 42: Chapter 3

    Chapter 3 operation fuel and oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 44: Peration

    O peration 3 3-1 fuel and oil gasoline use regular unleaded 87 octane (r+m ÷ 2) gasoline. Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explo- sive! Do not smoke when refueling, and keep away from sparks, flames, or other sources of igni- tion. Stop engine and turn ignition keys to off before ref...

  • Page 45: Engine Oil

    3-2 of increased deposits in the combus- tion chamber. When enough deposits collect, piston rings begin sticking. Performance drops and engine wear increases dramatically. While many additives available may reduce deposits, yamaha recommends the use of ring free fuel additive, available from your ya...

  • Page 46: Gasoline

    Gasoline and engine oil filling filling the gasoline tank open the fuel tank filler cap, and slow- ly add fuel to the fuel tank. Be careful not to spill fuel or overfill the tank. Stop filling when the fuel just becomes visible in the bottom of the filler tube. Do not “top off” the tank, because gas...

  • Page 47: Pre-Operation

    Pre-operation checks check list before operating this sport boat, per- form the following checks: if any item in the pre-operation check is not working properly, have it inspected and repaired before operating the sport boat. Otherwise an accident could occur. 3 o peration 3-4 item check page ref. B...

  • Page 48: Check Points

    Note: pre-operation checks should be 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 make sure the wheel is not loose. There should not be any free...

  • Page 49: Peration

    Shift only with the engine idling. Do not shift when applying throttle. Fire extinguisher make sure the fire extinguisher is aboard and full. See the instructions supplied by the fire extinguisher manu- facturer to determine proper indication of condition. Always carry a fire extinguisher on board. ...

  • Page 50: Peration

    Jet intakes before launching the sport boat, care- fully check the jet intakes under the boat for weeds, debris, or anything else that might restrict the intake of water. If the intakes are clogged, cavitation could occur, reducing jet thrust, and possibly damaging jet pump parts. In some cases, the...

  • Page 51: Peration

    3-8 through the large drain hole in the deck. A one-way check valve in the drain prevents water from traveling back to the deck during mooring or while moving in reverse. Bilge pump – your sport boat is equipped with a drainage system that channels water that enters the boat from the storage compart...

  • Page 52: Peration

    Engine compartment operate the bilge blower for at least 4 minutes before starting the engines. Open engine hood and check to be sure no gasoline vapors are present. Check for fuel leaks or loose electrical connection. ➀ blower motor gasoline vapors can explode. Before starting the engines, operate ...

  • Page 53: Peration

    3-10 horn press the horn switch to be sure the horn operates. Engine shut-off switch ➀ engine shut-off switch ➁ clip with cord first, place the boat in the water to pro- vide adequate engine cooling. Start the engine, and then remove the engine shut-off switch clip, and verify that the engine stops....

  • Page 54: Peration

    3-11 bimini top raising from the fully collapsed stor- age position. 1) release the velcro strap securing the rear support poles. 2) with an assistant, raise the top and secure the rear support poles to the rear support pole mounts with the lock pins. 3) unzip and remove the storage cover. 4) unfold...

  • Page 55: Peration

    Storing in the upright position 1) raise the rear support poles to the highest position. 2) unhook the front straps and pull the top to the back. 3) roll the fabric around the frames and zip the storage cover in place. Do not trailer the boat with the bimini top in the fully extended or upright stor...

  • Page 56: Operation

    3-13 operation starting the engines severe injury or death may result if you ignore any of the following: before operating your sport boat, become familiar with all controls. Consult your yamaha dealer about any control or function you do not fully understand. Attach the engine shut-off switch cord ...

  • Page 57: Peration

    3-14 note: before the first start-up, remove the fuel tank filler cap to release any built-up pressure in the tank because of fuel expansion. 2) attach the engine shut-off cord to your pfd. Install the cord clip onto the engine shut-off switch by push- ing the clip groove over the nut beneath the kn...

  • Page 58: Caution:

    3-15 4) put the throttle levers in the idle position. Shift into neutral. Turn the ignition key of one engine to “start.” when the engine starts, release the key. Repeat for the other engine. If the engine will not start or doesn’t stay running, move the throttle levers forward slightly and try agai...

  • Page 59: Stopping The  Engines

    3-16 stopping the engines to stop the engine, return the throttle levers to the idle position, then turn the main switches to “off.” the engines can also be stopped by pulling the engine stop switch lanyard. Once the engine has stopped, you have no steering control over the boat. You could collide w...

  • Page 60: Driving Your

    3-17 driving your sport boat getting to know your sport boat operating your sport boat requires skills acquired through practice over a period of time. Take the time to learn the basic techniques well before attempting more difficult maneuvers. Boating with your new sport boat can be a very enjoyabl...

  • Page 61: Turning The  Sport  Boat

    3-18 turning the sport boat steering control depends on the com- bination of steering wheel 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, ...

  • Page 62: Boating With Passengers

    3-19 do not pull the throttle levers back to idle when trying to steer away from objects – you need throttle to steer. Be sure passengers are holding on before making turns. An unprepared passenger could lose balance and fall. Boating with passengers when one or more passengers are on board, the boa...

  • Page 63: Boarding From A Dock Or

    3-20 1) be sure engines are off, then move to the stern of the boat. Put a foot on the fold-down rear boarding step and grab the boarding handles in the swim platform. 2) climb up onto the swim platform, then climb over the engine hatch and sit in one of the seats provided. Do not use control levers...

  • Page 64: Stopping

    3-21 stopping the sport boat is not equipped with a separate braking system. It is stopped by water resistance after the throttle levers are moved back to idle. From full speed, the sport boat stops in approx- imately 400 ft (122 m) after the throttle is moved back to idle. The stopping dis- tance v...

  • Page 65: Leaving A Dock

    3-22 wind or current pushing boat toward dock: slowly maneuver to a shallow angle and allow the boat to move toward the dock. No wind or current: approach the dock at a shallow angle. Secure the bow to the dock, then use engine thrust or a boat hook to gently move the stern to the dock. Leaving a do...

  • Page 66: Anchoring

    Anchoring always anchor from the bow. Anchoring from the stern will make the boat unsteady. A strong current can pull a stern-anchored boat underwater. Select an anchor appropriate for your boat and water conditions. A “danforth” (or fluke) type anchor is suitable for most applications; your dealer ...

  • Page 67: Crossing Wakes and Swells

    3-24 crossing wakes and swells you will not always have flat, smooth water to ride on. There will be swells, wakes from other boats, etc. The best way to cross wakes and swells is with the least jolt to you and the boat. Small swells are not as diffi- cult to cross as larger swells or wakes. Crossin...

  • Page 68: Post-Operation

    3-25 post-operation checks post-operation checks these post-operation procedures are developed to help preserve the long- term appearance and reliability of your sport boat. Perform these procedures as soon as possible after the boat is loaded back on the trailer after the day’s use. Some owners pla...

  • Page 69: Peration

    3-26 4) remove hull drain plug and the engine compartment drain plugs. Rinse the engine compartment with a small amount of fresh water. Be careful not to get water on the car- buretor or electrical components. Allow any water in the bilge to drain out. After the water has drained, wipe the engine co...

  • Page 70: Trailering

    3-27 trailering avoid accident and injury from improper trailering: the trailer must be matched for the sport boat’s weight and hull. The towing vehicle must have the capacity of pulling the load. Pulling a load that exceeds the sport boat’s towing capacity may cause loss of control. Be sure the boa...

  • Page 71: Backing Your Trailer

    3-28 check wheel bearings and wheel lug nuts before each trip. Check tail, brake, and turn signal lights for proper operation. Secure the bow of the boat to the trailer with the winch line and also with a separate bow tie-down to the winch stand and frame crossmem- ber. Secure the stern cleats to th...

  • Page 72: Warning

    3-29 warning o peration 3 launching as a courtesy to other boaters, prepare your sport boat for launching before using the ramp. Each launch may have particular differ- ences, such as ramp angle, prevailing wind, waves, and water currents. If possible, watch a couple of boaters launch their boats fi...

  • Page 73: Lifting

    4) make sure the boat is centered on the support rails and is headed straight for the bow stop (bumper board). Ease the boat forward until the bow rests against the bow stop. 5) attach and tighten the winch line. The winch line is not designed to pull the boat onto the trailer. The winch line should...

  • Page 74: Chapter 4

    Chapter 4 maintenance and care storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 cooling system flushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 75: Storage

    4-1 storage storing your sport boat for prolonged periods of time, such as winter storage, requires preventative maintenance to ensure against deterioration. It is advis- able to have the sport boat serviced by an authorized yamaha sport boat deal- er before storage. However, the follow- ing procedu...

  • Page 76: Cooling System Flushing

    4-2 cooling system flushing ➀ flush hose connector ➁ garden hose adapter ➂ cap cooling system flushing is essential to prevent the cooling system from clog- ging up with salt, sand, or dirt. 1) open the cap for the engine you are going to flush. Press the flush kit garden hose adapter into the flush...

  • Page 77: Battery

    4-3 be sure to replace the cap secure- ly after fogging the engine. Otherwise water could enter the engine and cause damage. 1) open the cap ➀ on the carburetor silencer cover of each engine. 2) with the sport boat in a well-venti- lated area, start each engine. With the engine running at a fast idl...

  • Page 78: Warning

    Warning cleaning 1) remove the fuel tank compartment drain ➀ and allow any water to drain into the engine compartment. Reinstall the drain plug. Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive. If fuel or a fuel/water mix drains from the fuel tank compartment drain, wipe it up immediately...

  • Page 79: Adjustment and

    4-5 adjustment and maintenance periodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrication will keep your sport boat in the safest and most efficient condition possible. Safety is an obligation of the sport boat owner. The most important points of boat inspection, adjustment and lubrication are explained on th...

  • Page 80: Periodic Inspection Chart

    4-6 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 initi...

  • Page 81: Spark Plug Cleaning and

    4-7 spark plug cleaning and adjustment the spark plug is an important engine component and is easy to inspect. The condition of the spark plug can indicate something about the condition of the engine. For example, if the center elec- trode porcelain is very white, this could indicate an intake air l...

  • Page 82: Grease Points

    4-8 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 equivalent. Throttle cable and choke cable grease the throttle-cable and choke- cable inner wires at the carburetors. Steering cable ball ...

  • Page 83: Caution:

    4-9 bearing housing ➀ bearing housing grease nipple grease the bearing housing through the grease nipple. 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. After first service: every 100 h...

  • Page 84: Caution:

    4-10 starter motor idle gear ➀ starter motor idle gear grease nip- ple grease the starter motor idle gear with water-resistant grease through the grease nipple. 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 nippl...

  • Page 85: Fuel System Inspection

    4-11 fuel system inspection gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive. Failure to check for and repair fuel leakage may result in fire or explo- sion. Check the fuel system for leaks, cracks, or malfunctions. If any problem is found, do the necessary repair or replacement as require...

  • Page 86: Fuel Filter

    4-12 fuel filter the fuel filter is a one-piece, dispos- able type. The filter should be replaced once a year or after every 200 hours of operation, or if water is found in the fil- ter. Take the sport boat to your yamaha dealer if fuel filter replacement is required. Do not try to change the fuel f...

  • Page 87: Bleeding The Oil Injection

    4-13 bleeding the oil injection pump ➀ air bleeding screw to bleed the oil injection pump, loosen the air bleeding screw on the bleed hose. Oil will flow into the oil injection pump. Hold a rag under the screw hole to catch oil as it spills out. Keep letting oil run out until there are no bubbles in...

  • Page 88: Steering Cable Inspection

    4-14 steering cable inspection be sure to check: 1) check for smooth operation of the wheel and steering nozzles. 2) check for proper steering adjust- ment. The nozzles should both point straight back when the steering wheel is centered. If steering is stiff or misadjusted, ask your yamaha dealer to...

  • Page 89: Choke Cable Adjustment

    4-15 choke cable adjustment 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. If the knob is difficult to move, loosen the fric- tion adjustment slightly. Reverse gate mechanism inspection 1) r...

  • Page 90: Battery

    4-16 do not use fuses of higher amper- age that those recommended. Substitution of a fuse of improper rating can cause extensive electrical system damage and possible fire. Battery note: these general guidelines apply to many commonly used battery types (but not, for example, to maintenance- free ba...

  • Page 91: Warning

    4-17 recharging ● 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 terminals that could ignite bat- tery ...

  • Page 92: Specifications

    Specifications 4-18 model unit lst1200 sport boat item vehicle capacity maximum people on board number of people 7 maximum load capacity lb. 1300 dimensions length feet / inches 19' 6" beam feet / inches 8' 0" draft inches 18" dry weight lb. 2100 performance maximum output hp (kw) / rpm 135 (99.3) @...

  • Page 93: Chapter 5

    Chapter 5 troubleshooting & special procedures troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 special procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 95: Roubleshooting

    5-1 t roubleshooting & s pecial p rocedures 5 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...

  • Page 96: Roubleshooting

    5-2 trouble possible cause remedy page engine runs • fuel empty • refill as soon as possible 3-3 irregularly or stale or • have serviced at stalls contaminated yamaha dealer oil and gasoline • have serviced at mixture is too rich yamaha dealer • choke knob is left pulled • push it in fully 2-8 • fue...

  • Page 97: Emergency

    5-3 emergency procedures towing the sport boat ➀ bow eye the sport boat should be towed only if it becomes inoperative. The towing rope should be long enough so that the sport boat will not collide with the towing boat when slowing down. A good rule of thumb is a tow rope which is three times the co...

  • Page 98: Jump Starting

    5-4 jump starting ➀ negative (–) jumper cable ➁ positive (+) jumper cable if the boat battery runs down, the engines can be started in an emer- gency using a 12-volt battery and jumper cables. Severe injury or death may result if you ignore any of the following: ● if blower will not operate, venti- ...

  • Page 99: Jet Pump Clean-Out

    5-5 jet pump clean-out procedure severe injury or death may result if you ignore any of the following: ● turn off and remove both ignition keys, remove lanyard, and wait for all movement to stop before removing access port caps. ● never override interlocks to run engine with hatch open. ● the impell...

  • Page 100: Caution:

    5-6 6) firmly press the t-handle down until it locks. Pull up on the handle to ensure that the cap is locked in place. ● be sure the caps are locked securely in place. Otherwise the cap could be forced out of the access ports by water pressure, causing loss of performance and possible damage. ● the ...

  • Page 101: Chapter 6

    Chapter 6 consumer information & index limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 yamaha extended service (y.E.S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 boating terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 103: Onsumer

    6-1 yamaha motor corporation, u.S.A. Sport boat limited warranty yamaha motor corporation, u.S.A. Hereby warrants that new yamaha sport boats will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for the period of time stated herein, subject to certain stated limitations. Period of warranty: the hul...

  • Page 104: Onsumer

    6-2 specific parts excluded from warranty; parts replaced due to normal wear or rou- tine maintenance such as oil, spark plugs, fuel filters, impeller and liner, and anodes are not cov- ered by warranty. Charges for transporting the sport boat to and from an authorized yamaha sport boat dealer are e...

  • Page 105: Onsumer

    6-3 q. Will the warranty be void or cancelled if i do not operate or maintain my new sport boat exact- ly as specified in the owner’s manual? A. No. The warranty on a new sport boat cannot be “voided” or “cancelled.” however, if a partic- ular failure is caused by operation or maintenance other than...

  • Page 106: Onsumer

    6-4 keep your yamaha sport boat protected even after the 1-year warranty coverage provisions expire with genuine yamaha extended service (y.E.S.). Y.E.S. Is designed and administered by yamaha motor corporation to provide maxi- mum owner satisfaction. You get uninterrupted factory-backed coverage fo...

  • Page 107: Onsumer

    6-5 c onsumer i nformation & i ndex 6 term definition bow 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 boa...

  • Page 108: Sample Float Plan

    6-6 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: ls2000 length.: 19'6" registration no: deck color: white hull color: white passenger operator...

  • Page 109: Onsumer

    6-7 a accident reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 adjustment and maintenance . . . . . . . 4-5 age limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 anchor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 anchoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23 apparel . . . . . . ....

  • Page 110: Onsumer

    D deck drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 docking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21 drain plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 draining the bilge . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8, 4-3 e electrical box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 “emergency”...

  • Page 111: M, N

    L lanyard (engine shut-off cord) . . . 1-11, 2-5, 3-10, 3-14 launching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29 lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9, 1-13, 2-2, 3-9 limit on running engine out of water . 4-1 limit on starter motor running period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 limitations o...

  • Page 112: U, V

    Spark plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1, 4-7 specific parts excluded from warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18 speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 starter motor idle gear . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 startin...

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    © 2000 yamaha motor corporation, u.S.A. Printed in u.S.A. Ls2000 owner's / operator's manualls2000 owner's / operator's manual lit-18626-04-08.