Yamaha 2017 WaveRunner EX Owner's manual

Read this manual carefully
before operating this watercraft.
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
2017 WaveRunner
EX
EX Sport
EX Deluxe
F3Y-F8199-70-E0
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Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft. This manual
should stay with the WaveRunner if it is sold.
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Important manual information
EJU44330
Declaration of Conformity for Personal Watercraft (PWC)
with the requirements of Directive 2013/53/EU
Name of PWC Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Address: 2500 Shingai, Iwata, Shizuoka 438-8501, Japan
Name of Authorised Representative: YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Address: Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands
Name of Notified Body for exhaust and noise emission assessment: SNCH
EX1050A-S / EX Deluxe, EX1050B-S / EX Sport, EX1050C-S / EX
0499ID Number:
Address: 11, route de Luxembourg BP 32, Sandweiler, L-5230. Luxembourg
US-YAMA0001J617
Conformity assessment module used:
for construction:
for exhaust emissions:
for noise emissions:
DESCRIPTION OF WATERCRAFT
DESCRIPTION OF ENGINE
A
A
Craft Identification Number : starting from
Model name / Commercial name :
CDesign Category :
Other Community Directives applied
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU
EN 55012:2007/A1:2009
Standards
EN 61000-6-2:2005
D
A1
A1
B+C
B+C
B+D
B+D
B+E
B+E
B+F
B+F
G
G
G
H
H
H
Model Name:
6GA
Combustion Cycle:
4 stroke
Fuel Type:
Petrol
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential requirements Standards Other normative
document / method Technical file Please specify in more detail (* = mandatory standard)
Annex I.A Design and construction *EN ISO 13590:2003
Annex I.B Exhaust emission *EN ISO 18854:2015
Annex I.C Noise emission *EN ISO 14509
*
*
*
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. I declare on behalf of the
manufacturer that the PWC(s) mentioned above complies (comply) with all applicable essential requirements in the way
specified.
Name / Title: Y. Henmi / General Manager of Engineering Section, Boat Business Unit
(identification of the person empowered to sign on behalf of the manufacturer)
Signature:
Date and place of issue: October 1st, 2016, Shizuoka, Japan
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Important manual information
EJU30193
To the owner/operator
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha watercraft.
This owner’s/operator’s manual contains in-
formation you will need for proper operation,
maintenance, and care. If you have any ques-
tions about the operation or maintenance of
your watercraft, please consult a Yamaha
dealer.
This manual is not a course on boating safety
or seamanship. If this is your first watercraft,
or if you are changing to a type of watercraft
you are not familiar with, for your own com-
fort and safety, please ensure that you obtain
proper training or practice before operating
the watercraft by yourself. In addition, a
Yamaha dealer or boating organization will be
pleased to recommend local sea schools, or
competent instructors.
In this manual, information of particular im-
portance is distinguished in the following
ways:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used
to alert you to potential personal injury haz-
ards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING
EWJ00072
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
ECJ00092
A NOTICE indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to the
watercraft or other property.
TIP:
A TIP provides key information to make pro-
cedures easier or clearer.
EJU40411
Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing
product improvement, this product may not
be exactly as described in this owner’s/oper-
ator’s manual. Specifications are subject to
change without notice.
This manual should be considered a perma-
nent part of this watercraft and should remain
with it even if the watercraft is subsequently
sold.
EJU30233
WaveRunner EX / EX Sport / EX Deluxe
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
©2016 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, August 2016
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor C o ., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
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Table of contents
General and important labels........... 1
Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number............................................ 1
Craft Identification Number (CIN)....... 1
Engine serial number.......................... 1
Manufactured date label .................... 2
Model information ........................... 2
Builder’s plate .................................... 2
Important labels .............................. 4
Warning labels.................................... 5
Other labels ........................................ 9
Safety information........................... 10
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft ............................. 10
Cruising limitations........................ 11
Operation requirements ................ 12
Recommended equipment ........... 14
Hazard information........................ 15
Watercraft characteristics ............. 15
Wakeboarding and water-skiing ... 17
Safe boating rules ......................... 18
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly................................. 19
Description....................................... 20
Watercraft glossary ....................... 20
Location of main components ...... 21
Control function operation ............. 25
Watercraft control functions ......... 25
Engine stop switch .......................... 25
Engine shut-off switch .................... 25
Start switch ..................................... 25
Throttle lever .................................... 26
RiDE lever (EX Deluxe) ..................... 26
Steering system ............................... 26
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 27
Water separator................................ 27
Watercraft operation ...................... 29
Watercraft operation functions ..... 29
Reverse system (EX Sport)............... 29
Shift system (EX Deluxe) .................. 29
Instrument operation ...................... 33
Multifunction information center... 33
Information display........................... 33
Equipment operation ...................... 39
Equipment..................................... 39
Seat .................................................. 39
Handgrip........................................... 39
Reboarding grip................................ 40
Reboarding step
(EX Sport / EX Deluxe) .................. 40
Bow eye............................................ 40
Stern eyes ........................................ 41
Cleat ................................................. 41
Storage compartments .................... 41
Fire extinguisher holder.................... 44
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 45
Fuel requirements ......................... 45
Fuel................................................... 45
Engine oil requirements ................ 47
Engine oil.......................................... 47
Draining the bilge water ................ 48
Draining the bilge water on land....... 48
Draining the bilge water on water .... 49
Transporting on a trailer................ 50
First-time operation ........................ 51
Engine break-in............................. 51
Pre-operation checks..................... 52
Pre-operation checklist .................... 52
Pre-operation check points .......... 54
Pre-launch checks ........................... 54
Post-launch checks.......................... 60
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Operation ......................................... 63
Operating your watercraft ............. 63
Getting to know your watercraft ...... 63
Learning to operate your
watercraft...................................... 63
Riding position ................................. 64
Launching the watercraft ................. 64
Starting the engine on water ............ 64
Stopping the engine......................... 65
Leaving the watercraft...................... 65
Operating the watercraft .................. 65
Turning the watercraft ...................... 67
Stopping the watercraft ................... 68
Operating the watercraft in reverse
or neutral (EX Sport /
EX Deluxe)..................................... 69
Boarding the watercraft ................... 70
Starting off........................................ 73
Capsized watercraft ......................... 74
Beaching and docking the
watercraft...................................... 75
Operating in weeded areas .............. 75
After removing the watercraft from
the water ....................................... 76
Care and storage............................. 77
Post-operation care ...................... 77
Flushing the cooling water
passages....................................... 77
Cleaning the watercraft .................... 78
Battery care...................................... 78
Long-term storage ........................ 81
Cleaning ........................................... 81
Lubrication ....................................... 81
Rustproofing..................................... 82
Maintenance .................................... 84
Maintenance.................................. 84
Tool kit.............................................. 84
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 85
Engine oil and oil filter ...................... 87
Specifications.................................. 88
Specifications ............................... 88
Trouble recovery ............................. 89
Troubleshooting............................ 89
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 89
Emergency procedures ................ 92
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ......................................... 92
Raising the reverse gate
(EX Deluxe).................................... 93
Jumping the battery ......................... 93
Towing the watercraft....................... 94
Submerged watercraft ..................... 94
Index................................................. 96
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1
EJU36452
Identification numbers
Record the Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number, Craft Identification Number (CIN),
and engine serial number in the spaces pro-
vided for assistance when ordering spare
parts from a Yamaha dealer. Also record and
keep these ID numbers in a separate place in
case your watercraft is stolen.
EJU30284
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number
The PRI-ID number is stamped on a plate at-
tached inside the engine compartment. (See
page 39 for seat removal and installation pro-
cedures and page 43 for information on the
seat storage compartment.)
MODEL:
EX1050C-S (EX)
EX1050B-S (EX Sport)
EX1050A-S (EX Deluxe)
EJU36551
Craft Identification Number (CIN)
The CIN is stamped on a plate attached to
the aft deck.
EJU44440
Engine serial number
The engine serial number is stamped on a
plate attached to the engine unit. (See page
39 for seat removal and installation proce-
dures and page 43 for information on the seat
storage compartment.)
1Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number loca-
tion
1
MODEL F3Y
F
PRI-I.D.
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
ASSEMBLED IN U.S.A. FROM AMERICAN AND JAPANESE
COMPONENTS.
ASSEMBLÉ AUX ÉTATS-UNIS DE PIÈCES AMÉRICAINES ET
JAPONAISES.
3Y
1Craft Identification Number (CIN) location
1Engine serial number location
1
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EJU44450
Manufactured date label
This label is attached to the port side of the
air filter case. (See page 39 for seat removal
and installation procedures and page 44 for
information on the fire extinguisher holder.)
EJU30321
Model information
EJU30333
Builder’s plate
Watercraft with this label conform to certain
portions of the European Parliament directive
relating to machinery.
Part of the information is given on the build-
er’s plate affixed on the craft. A full explana-
tion of this information is given in the relevant
sections of this manual.
Design category of this personal water-
craft: C
Category C:
This watercraft is designed to operate in
winds up to Beaufort force 6 and the associ-
ated wave heights (significant wave heights
up to 2 m (6.56 ft); see the following TIP).
Such conditions may be encountered in ex-
posed inland waters, in estuaries, and in
coastal waters in moderate weather condi-
tions.
1Manufactured date label location
1
1Builder’s plate location
1
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
WATERCRAFT DESIGN CATEGORY : C
MAXIMUM CAPACITIES
2500 Shingai, Iwata, Shizuoka, Japan
Max. 3
Max. + = 220kg (485 lbs)
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TIP:
The significant wave height is the mean
height of the highest one-third of the waves,
which approximately corresponds to the
wave height estimated by an experienced
observer. However, some waves will be dou-
ble this height.
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EJU30453
Important labels
Read the following labels before using this watercraft. If have any questions, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
1
10
24
11 9
12
5
3
13
7
6
14
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EJU35914
Warning labels
If any of these labels are damaged or missing, contact a Yamaha dealer for replacements.
1
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F1B-U41B1-31
F2S-U41B1-30
F1B-U41B1-21
F2S-U41B1-20
F0M-U41B2-11
F1B-U41B2-01
3
4
2
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F0V-U41DB-12
(F3Y-U41E1-10)
(F3Y-U41E1-30)
(F3Y-U41E1-10)
(F3Y-U41E1-30)
F3Y-U415B-10
F3Y-U415B-30
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EX Sport
GJ3-U416H-01
GP8-U416H-01
9
F3K-U41D5-30
10
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EJU44221
Other labels
F1B-U41F5-11
F1B-U41F5-21
6EY-43394-00
(F3Y-U41E1-10)
(F3Y-U41E1-30)
RATED RERSON CAPACITY: 3
MAXIMUM LOAD: 220 kg (485 lb)
CAPACITÉ MAXIMALE: 3 personnes
CHARGE MAXIMALE: 220 kg (485 lb)
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10
EJU30683
The safe use and operation of this water-
craft is dependent upon the use of proper
riding techniques, as well as upon the
common sense, good judgment, and ex-
pertise of the operator. Before using this
watercraft, make sure that its use is per-
mitted under local laws, bylaws, and regu-
lations, and always operate the watercraft
in full conformity with any requirements
and limitations imposed. Every operator
should know the following requirements
before riding the watercraft.
Before operating the watercraft, read this
owner’s/operator’s manual, the Riding
Practice Guide, the Riding Instruction card,
and all labels on the watercraft. These ma-
terials should give you an understanding of
the watercraft and its operation.
Never allow anyone to operate this water-
craft until they too have read this own-
er’s/operator’s manual, the Riding Practice
Guide, the Riding Instruction card, and all
labels.
EJU30742
Limitations on who may
operate the watercraft
Yamaha recommends a minimum operator
age of 16 years old.
Adults must supervise use by minors.
Know your local operator age and training
requirements.
This watercraft is designed to carry the op-
erator and up to 2 passengers. Never ex-
ceed the maximum load limit or allow more
than 3 persons (or 2 persons if a wake-
boarder or water-skier is being pulled) to
ride the watercraft at any time.
Do not operate the watercraft with any pas-
sengers on board until you have consider-
able practice and experience riding alone.
Operating the watercraft with passengers
requires more skill. Take the time to be-
come accustomed to the handling charac-
teristics of the watercraft before trying any
difficult maneuvers.
Maximum load:
220 kg (485 lb)
Load is the total weight of cargo, op-
erator, and passengers.
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EJU44480
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 away from people,
objects, and other watercraft.
Do not follow directly behind watercraft or
other boats.
Do not go near others to spray or splash
them with water.
EX / EX Sport: Take early action to avoid
collisions. Remember, watercraft and other
boats do not have brakes.
EX / EX Sport: Avoid sharp turns or other
maneuvers that make it hard for others to
avoid you or understand where you are go-
ing.
EX Deluxe: Take early action to avoid colli-
sions. Remember, watercraft and other
boats do not have brakes. In addition, the
Reverse with Intuitive Deceleration Elec-
tronics (RiDE) system is not a braking de-
vice for avoiding dangerous situations. The
RiDE system is an electronic system for
controlling the engine speed and reverse
gate, which is located near the jet thrust
nozzle. The RiDE lever located at the left
handlebar grip can be used to change the
direction of the jet thrust so that the water-
craft moves in reverse or is in neutral. The
RiDE system assists the operator when
slowing down and during slow-speed ma-
neuvering, such as launching, beaching,
and docking.
EX Deluxe: Avoid sharp turns, slowing
down rapidly by squeezing the RiDE lever
forcefully, and other maneuvers that make
it hard for others to avoid you or under-
stand where you are going.
Avoid areas with submerged objects or
shallow water.
Do not release the throttle lever when trying
to steer away from objects—you need
throttle to steer. Always check throttle and
steering controls before starting the water-
craft.
Ride within your limits and avoid aggres-
sive maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of
control, ejection, and collision.
This is a high performance boat—not a toy.
Sharp turns or jumping wakes or waves
can increase the risk of back/spinal injury
(paralysis), facial injuries, and broken legs,
ankles, and other bones. Do not jump
wakes or waves.
Do not operate the watercraft in rough wa-
ter, bad weather, or when visibility is poor;
this may lead to an accident causing injury
or death. Be alert to the possibility of ad-
verse weather. Take note of weather fore-
casts and the prevailing weather
conditions before setting out on your wa-
tercraft.
As with any water sport, you should not op-
erate your watercraft without someone else
nearby. If you operate further than swim-
ming distance from shore, you should be
accompanied by another boat or water-
craft, but make sure you stay a safe dis-
tance away. It’s good, common sense.
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Never operate in water that is less than 60
cm (2 ft) deep from the bottom of the wa-
tercraft, otherwise you increase your chan-
ce of hitting a submerged object, which
could result in injury.
This watercraft is not equipped with light-
ing required for night operation. Do not op-
erate the watercraft after sunset or before
dawn, otherwise you increase the risk of
colliding with another boat, which could re-
sult in severe injury or death.
Follow navigation rules, and state/provin-
cial and local laws that apply to watercraft.
EJU43130
Operation requirements
All riders must wear a personal flotation de-
vice (PFD) that is approved by the appro-
priate authorities and is suitable for
personal watercraft use.
Wear protective clothing. Severe internal
injuries can occur if water is forced into
body cavities as a result of falling into the
water or being near the jet thrust nozzle.
Normal swimwear does not adequately
protect against forceful water entry into the
rectum or vagina. All riders must wear a
wetsuit bottom or clothing that provides
equivalent protection. Such clothing in-
cludes thick, tightly woven, sturdy and
snug-fitting apparel such as denim, but
does not include spandex or similar fab-
rics, like those used in bicycle shorts.
Eye protection is recommended to keep
wind, water, and glare from the sun out of
your eyes while you operate your water-
craft. Restraining straps for eyewear are
made which are designed to float should
your eyewear fall in the water.
Footwear and gloves are recommended.
You must decide whether to wear a helmet
while you ride for recreation. You should
know that a helmet could help protect you
60 cm (2 ft)
1Authority-approved PFD
2Wetsuit bottom
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in certain kinds of accidents and that it
could injure you in others.
A helmet is designed to provide some head
protection. Although helmets cannot pro-
tect against all foreseeable impacts, a hel-
met might reduce your injuries in a collision
with a boat or other obstacle.
A helmet may have potential safety haz-
ards, as well. Falling into the water could
risk the chance of the helmet catching wa-
ter, commonly known as “bucketing”, and
the resulting strain on your neck could cau-
se choking, severe and permanent neck in-
juries, or death. A helmet could also
increase the risk of an accident if it reduces
your vision or hearing, or if it distracts you
or increases your fatigue.
How should you decide if a helmet’s poten-
tial safety benefits outweigh its potential
risks for you? Consider your particular rid-
ing conditions. Consider factors such as
your riding environment and your riding
style and ability. Also consider the likeli-
hood of traffic congestion, and the water
surface conditions.
If you decide to wear a helmet based upon
your riding circumstances, choose one
carefully. Look for a helmet designed for
personal watercraft use, if possible. If you
will be engaging in closed-course competi-
tion, follow the helmet requirements of the
sanctioning organization.
Never operate the watercraft after consum-
ing alcohol or taking other drugs.
For reasons of safety and proper care of
the watercraft, always perform the pre-op-
eration checks listed on page 52 before op-
erating the watercraft.
The operator should grip the handlebars
firmly with both hands and the passengers
should hold on firmly, either to the person
in front of them or to the handgrip provid-
ed.
The operator and passengers should al-
ways keep their feet on the floor of the foot-
well when the watercraft is in motion.
Lifting your feet increases the chances of
losing your balance, or hitting objects out-
side the watercraft with your feet. Do not
give a ride to children if their feet cannot
reach the floor of the footwell.
Never allow a passenger to ride in front of
the operator.
Always consult your doctor on whether it is
safe for you to ride this watercraft if you are
pregnant or in poor health.
Do not attempt to modify this watercraft.
Modifications to your watercraft may re-
duce safety and reliability, and render the
watercraft unsafe or illegal for use.
Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to
your left wrist and keep it free from the han-
dlebars so that the engine stops if you, the
operator, fall off. After riding, remove the
engine shut-off cord (lanyard) from the wa-
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tercraft to avoid accidental starting or un-
authorized use by children or others.
Scan carefully for swimmers and stay away
from swimming areas. Swimmers are hard
to see and you could accidentally hit some-
one in the water.
Avoid being hit by another boat. You
should always take the responsibility to
watch for traffic; other boaters may not be
watching for you. If they do not see you, or
if you maneuver more quickly than other
boaters expect, you risk a collision.
Maintain a safe distance from other boats
and watercraft, and also watch for ski
ropes or fishing lines. Obey the “Safe boat-
ing rules” and be sure to check behind you
before making a turn or slowing down. (See
“Safe boating rules” on page 18.)
EJU30841
Recommended equipment
The following items should be carried on
board your watercraft:
Sound-signaling device
You should carry a whistle or other sound-
signaling device that can be used to signal
other boats.
Visual distress signals
It is recommended that a pyrotechnic de-
vice, which is approved by the appropriate
authorities, be stored in a waterproof con-
tainer on your watercraft. A mirror can also
be used as an emergency signal. Contact a
Yamaha dealer for more information.
Watch
A watch is helpful so you will know how
long you have been operating the water-
craft.
Towline
A towline can be used to tow a disabled
watercraft in an emergency.
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