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Yamaha XR1800Z Ower's Manual

Manual is about: Sport Boat XR1800Z

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  • Page 1

    Watercraft 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 p o r t b o a t.

  • 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 important labels.

  • Page 8: Afety

    1 s afety i nformation 1-4 1 3 2 4 maximum 5 persons underway seating positions yamaha f0r-u416e-10 u.S. Coast guard maximum capacities 5 persons or 1300 lbs 1300 lbs persons, gear this boat complies with u.S. Coast guard safety standards in effect on date of certification manufacturer: model: yamah...

  • Page 9: Afety

    S afety i nformation 1 1-5 5 6 7 8 9 10 xrt1200z for do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or running engine. Yamaha 6r7-83623-40

  • Page 10: Afety

    1 s afety i nformation 1-6 11 12 15 13 16 17 14 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 o...

  • Page 11: Afety

    S afety i nformation 1 1-7 18 24 19 25 20 21 26 22 23 avoid serious or fatal injury due to rotation of seat lock swivel when speed exceeds 5 mph warning ! Yamaha stay away from the stern when the engine is running on land. Hot water and steam spurting from exhaust outlet into the air can cause serio...

  • 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: Afety

    1 s afety i nformation 1-10 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 ...

  • Page 15: Afety

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

  • 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.

  • Page 23: Afety

    S afety i nformation 1 1-19 reading buoys and other markers the waters of the united states are marked for safe navigation by the lat- eral 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...

  • 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 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 25: Chapter 2

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

  • Page 26: Eatures

    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...

  • Page 27: Eatures

    2-2 2 f eatures & f unctions.

  • Page 28: 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 throttles 9 shifter 10 stern light storage 11 stern light socket 12 ski tow hook 13 jet pump cleanout access panel 14 pump cleanout interlock switches 1...

  • Page 29: Control Features:

    2-4 control features: 1 speedometer 2 tachometer 3 warning indicators 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 strap e...

  • Page 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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 35: Overheat Warning

    2-10 4. Warning indicators the warning indicator panel has lights to alert you about certain con- ditions on your sport boat. 1 port engine overheat 2 low fuel 3 low oil 4 starboard engine overheat port and starboard engine overheat - if an engine overheats, the warning light ( 1 or 4 ) for the affe...

  • Page 36: Switches

    2-11 note: if the cooling passages on the engines are dry, it will take about 20 seconds for water to reach the pilot outlets after starting. 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- matio...

  • Page 37: Accessory Outlet

    2-12 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 alone when at anchor. Put the switch in the middle position to turn off lights. See page 3-9 f...

  • Page 38: Swivel Seat Operation

    2-13 swivel seat operation the driver and front 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 forward...

  • Page 39: 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 five on-board storage com- pa...

  • Page 40: Eatures

    Console storage under windshields, driver’s side console storage under windshields, port side note: make sure all panels and cov- ers are in place prior to launching or driving the sport boat. F eatures & f unctions 2 2-15.

  • Page 41: Chapter 3

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

  • Page 43: 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 ignition. ● stop engine and turn ignition keys to off before r...

  • Page 44: Engine Oil

    3-2 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 yamaha dealer. Ring free has repeatedly...

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 47: 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 48: 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 49: 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 50: 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 51: Peration

    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. Lights check for proper operation of the bow, stern, and instrument lights by pressing the switch on...

  • Page 52: Peration

    3-10 horn press the horn switch to be sure the horn operates. Engine stop switch ➀ engine shut-off switch ➁ clip 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 pa...

  • Page 53: Operation

    3-11 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 c...

  • Page 54: Peration

    3-12 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. 3) 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 55: Caution:

    3-13 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 56: Stopping The  Engines

    3-14 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 57: Driving Your

    3-15 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 58: Turning The  Sport  Boat

    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, it cr...

  • Page 59: Boating With Passengers

    3-17 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 60: Boarding From A Dock Or

    3-18 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 61: Stopping

    3-19 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 450 ft (137 m) after the throttle is moved back to idle. The stopping dis- tance v...

  • Page 62: Leaving A Dock

    3-20 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 63: Anchoring

    3-21 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 64: Crossing Wakes

    3-22 crossing wakes 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. Crossing a sharp w...

  • Page 65: Post-Operation

    3-23 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 66: Caution:

    3-24 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 67: Trailering

    3-25 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 t...

  • Page 68: Backing Your Trailer

    3-26 ● 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 69: Launching

    3-27 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 first to notice any pro...

  • Page 70: Lifting

    3-28 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 71: Chapter 4

    Chapter 4 maintenance and care storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 fuel system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 fuel shut-off procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 72: 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 73: 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 74: Battery

    4-3 1) remove the spark plugs and pour approximately one tablespoon of oil into each cylinder. 2) lightly grease the spark plug threads and reinstall the spark plugs. See spark plus installation instructions on page 4-7. 3) lubricate all cables such as the throttle choke, and steering cables. 4) gre...

  • Page 75: Warning

    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 76: 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 77: 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 78: 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 79: 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 (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 80: 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 81: Warning

    4-10 warning warning 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 replac...

  • Page 82: Fuel Filter

    4-11 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 83: Caution:

    4-12 caution: 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 b...

  • Page 84: Steering Cable Inspection

    4-13 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 85: Reverse Gate Mechanism

    4-14 reverse gate mechanism inspection 1) remove the engine stop switch lan- yard and ignition keys. 2) put the throttle levers in the idle position (otherwise the shift lever will not move). 3) push the shift lever to forward from the neutral position while a second person observes shift gate move-...

  • Page 86: Accessory Fuse

    4-15 accessory fuse ➀ fuse (20a) ➁ accessory lead the fuse is on the battery lead wire (red with black stripe). Open the fuse box and replace the fuse. Battery note: these general guidelines apply to many commonly used battery types (but not, for example, to maintenance- free batteries). Consult the...

  • Page 87: Warning

    4-16 warning recharging ● when charging the battery, keep it well away from sparks and open flames, as it gives off explosive 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 batt...

  • Page 88: Specifications

    4-17 specifications m aintenance & c are 4 model unit xr1800 sport boat item vehicle capacity maximum people on board number of people 5 maximum load capacity lb. 1100 dimensions length feet / inches 17' 7" beam feet / inches 7' 8" draft inches 13" dry weight lb. 1950 performance maximum output hp (...

  • Page 90: Chapter 5

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

  • Page 92: 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 93: 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 94: 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 95: Jump Starting

    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 96: 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 97: Caution:

    5-6 ● 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 hatch cover has interlocks to shut off the engines should the hatch be accidentally opened during operation. The en...

  • Page 98: Chapter 6

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

  • Page 100: 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 101: 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 102: 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 103: 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 104: 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 105: 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: xr1800 length.: 17'7" registration no: deck color: white hull color: white passenger operator...

  • Page 106: 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 107: Onsumer

    D deck drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 docking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18 drain plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 draining the bilge . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8, 4-3 e electrical box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1, 4-14 “emergency” p...

  • Page 108: M, N

    L lanyard (engine shut-off cord) . . . . . . . . . . 1-11, 2-5, 3-10, 3-14 launching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26 lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9, 1-13, 2-2, 3-9 limit on running engine out of water . . 4-2 limit on starter motor running period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-...

  • Page 109: U, V

    Spark plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1, 4-7 specific parts excluded from warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17 speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 starting the engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 steeri...

  • Page 110

    Owner’s / operator’s manual wa tercraft lit-18626-04-09 ©2000 yamaha motor corporation, usa.