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Yamaha LS2000 Owner's Manual

Summary of LS2000

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    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 ls2000 owner's / operator's manual ls2000 12/6/02 4:21 pm page 3.

  • Page 2: To The Owner

    Thank you for choosing a yamaha jet 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 op...

  • 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 j et b oat ls2000 12/6/02 4:21 pm page 7.

  • 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: Identification

    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 jet boat dealer. Also record and keep these i.D. Numbers in a separate place in case your jet boat is stolen. Pr...

  • Page 6: Emission Control

    Emission control information this engine conforms to 2000 u.S. Environment protection agency (epa) regulation 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 manufacture...

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    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 ls2000 12/6/02 4:21 pm page 1-3.

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    1 s afety i nformation 1-4 1 2 3 4 7 ls2000 12/6/02 4:21 pm page 1-4.

  • Page 9

    S afety i nformation 1 1-5 5 6 7 8 9 lst1200y for do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or running engine. Yamaha 6r7-83623-40 ls2000 12/6/02 4:21 pm page 1-5.

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    1 s afety i nformation 1-6 10 ] 11 12 13 strong streams of water from the jet nozzle can be dangerous, and can result in serious injury when directed at body orifices (rectum and vagina). • do not board from rear, use swim platform, or swim behind boat if engines are running. • stay away from the ba...

  • Page 11

    S afety i nformation 1 1-7 14 15 16 19 17 18 yamaha f0r-u419b-10 • fire extinguisher is inside this driver's side console storage. • open cannister to remove extinguisher. Fire extinguisher ls2000 12/6/02 4:21 pm page 1-7.

  • Page 12: Safety

    1 s afety i nformation 1-8 safety information severe injury or death may result if you ignore any of the following safety infor- mation. ● before operating the jet boat, read this entire manual, the operation instruction card, and all warning labels on the jet boat. Also view the basic orientation v...

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    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 jet boat which are less than 26 feet long. ● personal flotation devices (pfds): type i, ii, or ...

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    1 s afety i nformation 1-10 apparel ● because of the drowning hazards associated with water sports, the operator and passengers must always wear a u.S. Coast guard- approved vest-type personal flotation device (pfd). Be sure the pfd is properly fitting and in good condition. ● you should consider we...

  • Page 15

    S afety i nformation 1 1-11 ● 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 ...

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    1 s afety i nformation 1-12 ● maintain a safe distance from other boats or watercraft, and also watch for boat's ski ropes or fishing lines. Obey the "rules of the road" (see page 1-15), and be sure to check behind you before making a turn. ● if you are pregnant or in poor health, ask your doctor's ...

  • Page 17

    S afety i nformation 1 1-13 ● keep hands, feet, hair, and all other parts of your body and clothing away from jet intakes on the bottom of the hull while engine is running because they could be caught in the intake. Stop the engine and remove the lanyard before removing any debris or weeds which may...

  • Page 18

    1 s afety i nformation 1-14 be alert to the possibility of adverse weather. Take note of marine weath- er forecasts and the prevailing weather conditions before setting out in your jet boat. ● leave a “float plan” with a responsi- ble person on shore. Tell where you plan to go and when you plan to a...

  • Page 19

    S afety i nformation 1 1-15 waterskiing you can use the jet boat to tow a waterskier, using the tow eye provided. Do not attach the tow rope to any other location on the boat. It is the boat operator’s responsibility to be alert to the safety of the waterskier and others. Know and follow all state a...

  • Page 20: Basic Boating

    1 s afety i nformation 1-16 basic boating rules rules of the road your yamaha jet boat is legally con- sidered a power boat. Operation of the jet boat must be in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the waterway on which it is used. Just as there are rules which apply when you are dri...

  • Page 21

    S afety i nformation 1 1-17 rules when encountering vessels there are three main situations which 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 travelling across the ...

  • Page 22

    1 s afety i nformation 1-18 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 maint...

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    S afety i nformation 1 1-19 “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 24: To Get More Boating

    1 s afety i nformation 1-20 reading buoys and other markers the waters of the united states are marked for safe navigation by the later- al system of buoys. Simply put, buoys and markers have an arrangement of shapes, colors, numbers and lights to show which side of the buoy a boater should pass on ...

  • Page 25: Accident

    S afety i nformation 1 1-21 accident reporting boat operators are required by law to file a boating accident report with their state boating law enforcement agency if their boat has been involved in any of the following boating accidents: 1. There is loss of life or probable loss of life. 2. There i...

  • Page 26: Chapter 2

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

  • Page 27: & F

    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 vent i...

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    2-2 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 ls2000 12/6/02 4:21 pm page 2-2.

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    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 cocks 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 interl...

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    2-4 control features: 1 speedometer 2 tachometer 3 low oil warning light 4 steering wheel 5 mirror 6 switches and breakers 7 fuel gauge 8 ignition switch / keys 9 chokes 2 f eatures & f unctions location of main components control features: 1 bilge outlet 2 clean-out compartment drain 3 trailer stra...

  • Page 31: Operation of

    2-5 operation of controls and other functions steering ➀ steering wheel your jet boat can be steered by turning the steering wheel the same direction 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, and the...

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    2-6 ● always attach the engine stop switch lanyard to your personal flotation device (pfd) before starting the engine. Failure to attach the lanyard could result in a runaway boat if the operator is ejected. ● do not attach the lanyard to cloth- ing that could tear loose. Do not route the lanyard in...

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    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...

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    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...

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    2-9 fuel cocks the fuel cocks supply fuel from the tank to the carburetors of each engine. The fuel cock has three positions: ➀ fuel cock 1. Off: with the knob in this position, fuel does not flow. Always turn the knobs to this position when the engines are not running. 2. On: with the knob in this ...

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    2-10 2. Tachometers the jet boat has two tachometers which display engine rpm. The one on the left is for the port engine. The one on the right is for the starboard engine. For cruising, adjust the throttle levers so both engines are running at the same rpm. Note: because of the mechanical throttle ...

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    2-11 overheat warning system the engine has an overheat warning device. If either engine starts to over- heat, the engine speed of the affected engine will be limited to about 3,500 rpm. Each engine is equipped with cooling- water pilot outlets on the starboard side of the hull. Check that water com...

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    2-12 switches 1 blower 2 bilge pump 3 cd player blower press this switch to turn on the blower to ventilate the engine compartment. See 3-9 for more information. Bilge pump press this switch to activate the bilge pump. See page 3-8. Cd player this is the master control for the cd player. Press this ...

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    2-13 accessory outlet there is a 12vdc outlet located in the portside console storage compartment. 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 switch down to operate the stern light ...

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    2-14 stereo system your ls2000 has been fitted from the factory with a stereo cd player system. The system consists of the cd player, two waterproof speakers mounted in the foot wells, and a remote-control keypad at the helm. Refer to the cd player owner’s manual provided with your ls2000 for operat...

  • Page 41: & F

    Ski locker port side, in front of console under hood, center tray 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 a...

  • Page 42: Chapter 3

    Chapter 3 operation fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 gasoline (petrol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Ls2000 12/6/02 4:21 pm page 2-18.

  • Page 44: Fuel Requirements

    O peration 3 3-1 fuel requirements gasoline (petrol) use regular unleaded 87 octane (r+m ÷ 2) gasoline (petrol). Gasoline (petrol) and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive! ● do not smoke when refueling, and keep away from sparks, flames, or other sources of ignition. ● stop engine and turn...

  • Page 45: Oil Injection

    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 (Petrol)

    Gasoline (petrol) and engine oil filling filling the gasoline (petrol) 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...

  • Page 47: Pre-Operation

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

  • Page 48

    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

    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

    Jet intakes before launching the jet boat, careful- ly 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 e...

  • Page 51

    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 jet boat is equipped with a drainage system that channels water that enters the boat from the storage compartme...

  • Page 52

    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

    3-10 horn press the horn switch to be sure the horn operates. Engine stop switch ➀ engine stop switch ➁ lock-plate first, place the boat in the water to pro- vide adequate engine cooling. Start the engine, and then remove the engine stop switch lock-plate, and verify that the engine stops. Refer to ...

  • Page 54

    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

    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 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...

  • Page 57

    3-14 note: before the first start-up, re- move the fuel tank filler cap to release any built-up pressure in the tank because of fuel expansion. 3) attach the lanyard clip to your pfd. Install the lanyard lock plate on the engine stop switch by pushing the lock plate groove over the nut beneath the k...

  • Page 58

    3-15 5) 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

    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 jet boat getting to know your jet boat operating your jet 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 jet boat can be a very enjoyable activi...

  • Page 61

    3-18 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 six passen- gers only. Never have more than seven people in the jet boat. Passenge...

  • Page 62

    3-19 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. 2) sit in one of the seats provided and put both feet on the dec...

  • Page 63

    3-20 stopping the jet 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 jet boat stops in approxi- mately 400 ft (122 m) after the throttle is moved back to idle. The stopping distance varies ...

  • Page 64

    3-21 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 65

    3-22 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 de...

  • Page 66

    Crossing waves you won't always have flat, smooth water. There will be waves, wakes from other boats, etc. The best way to cross waves or wakes is with the least "jolt" to you and the boat. Small waves are not as difficult to cross as larger waves. Crossing a sharp wave gives more of a jolt than a b...

  • Page 67: Post-Operation

    3-24 post-operation checks post-operation checks these post-operation procedures are developed to help preserve the long- term appearance and reliability of your jet boat. Perform these procedures as soon as possible after the boat is loaded back on the trailer after the day’s use. Some owners plan ...

  • Page 68

    3-25 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 69: Trailering

    3-26 trailering avoid accident and injury from improper trailering: ● the trailer must be matched for the jet boat’s weight and hull. ● the towing vehicle must have the capacity of pulling the load. Pulling a load that exceeds the jet boat’s towing capacity may cause loss of control. ● be sure the b...

  • Page 70

    3-27 ● 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...

  • Page 71

    3-28 launching as a courtesy to other boaters, prepare your jet 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 first to notice any probl...

  • Page 72

    3-29 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 li...

  • Page 73: Chapter 4

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

  • Page 74: Storage

    4-1 storage storing your jet boat for prolonged periods of time, such as winter storage, requires preventative maintenance to ensure against deterioration. 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...

  • Page 75: & C

    4-2 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. Never have the water on when the engine is not running. The water could flow back through the muffler ...

  • Page 76: & C

    4-3 battery 1) when the jet boat is not to be used for a month or more, remove the battery and store it in a cool, dark place. Clean the battery's casing and terminals using a mixture of baking soda and water (one tbsp. Of baking soda to one cup of water). Apply dielectric grease or petroleum jelly ...

  • Page 77: & C

    3) rinse the engine and bilge areas with fresh water. Drain off all water and wipe up remaining moisture with clean, dry rags. Reinstall the drain plugs. 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 g...

  • Page 78: Adjustment and

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

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    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 80: & C

    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 81: & C

    4-8 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. St...

  • Page 82: & C

    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 83: & C

    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 84: & C

    4-11 fuel system inspection gasoline (petrol) 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 a...

  • Page 85: & C

    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 jet boat to your yamaha dealer if fuel filter replacement is required. Do not try to change the fuel fil...

  • Page 86: & C

    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 87: & C

    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 88: & C

    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 89: & C

    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 90: & C

    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 91: Specifications

    Specifications 4-18 model unit lst1200 jet 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 @ 6750 eac...

  • Page 92: Chapter 5

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

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    Ls2000 12/6/02 4:22 pm page 4-20

  • Page 94: & S

    5-1 t roubleshooting & s pecial p rocedures 5 troubleshooting if any trouble happens on your jet boat, use this section to check for possible cause. If you can- not find the cause or if the procedure for replacement or repair is not described in this owner's manual, ask your yamaha jet boat dealer o...

  • Page 95: & S

    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 96: Emergency

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

  • Page 97: & S

    5-4 jump starting ➀ negative (–) jumper cable ➁ positive (+) jumper cable if the boat batteries run 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 98: & S

    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 99: & S

    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 100: Chapter 6

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

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    Ls2000 12/6/02 4:22 pm page 5-8.

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    6-1 yamaha motor corporation, u.S.A. Jet boat limited warranty yamaha motor corporation, u.S.A. Hereby warrants that new yamaha jet 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 hull an...

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    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 jet boat to and from an authorized yamaha jet boat dealer are exclu...

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

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    6-4 keep your yamaha jet 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 uninterrupt- ed factory-backed coverage fo...

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    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 107: 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...

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    6-7 a accident reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 adjustment and maintenance . . . . . . 4-5 age limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 anchor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 anchoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22 apparel . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    D deck drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 docking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 drain plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 draining the bilge . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8, 4-3 e electrical box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 “emergency” procedure...

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    L lanyard . . . . . . . . . 1-11, 2-5, 3-10, 3-14 lanyard, engine stop switch . . . . . . . . . 1-11, 2-5, 3-10, 3-14 launching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28 lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4, 2-2, 3-9 limit on running engine out of water . 4-1 limit on starter motor runnin...

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    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 starting the en...

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    ©1999 yamaha motor corporation, u.S.A. Printed in u.S.A. Ls2000 owner's / operator's manual lit-18626-03-91 ls2000 12/6/02 4:21 pm page 2.