Yamaha EXCITER Owner's manual

Owner's / Operator's Manual
Exciter 270 Owner's / Operator's Manual
Exciter 270 Owner's / Operator's Manual

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 operation or maintenance of
your Jet Boat, please consult aYamaha
dealer.
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A.
BecauseYamaha has a policy of contin-
uing product improvement, this product
may not be exactly as described in this
Owner’s Manual. Specifications are
subject to change without notice.
This manual should be considered a
permanent part of this Jet Boat and
should remain with it even if the boat is
subsequently sold.
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION:
In this manual, information of particular
importance is distinguished in the fol-
lowing ways:
The Safety Alert Symbol means
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Failure to follow WARNING instruc-
tions could result in severe injury or
death to the machine operator, a
bystander, or a person inspecting or
repairing the Jet Boat.
A CAUTION indicates special precau-
tions that must be taken to avoid
damage to the Jet Boat.
NOTE: A NOTE provides key informa-
tion to make procedures easier or clear-
er.
TO THE OWNER
EXCITER JET BOAT (EXT1200X)
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
©1998 byYamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
1st Edition, August 1998
All rights reserved. Any reprinting
or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Corporation,
U.S.A. is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
LIT-18626-03-52
98-122
CAUTION:
WARNING

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FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
1
SAFETY INFORMATION
3
OPERATION
4
MAINTENANCE & CARE
5
TROUBLESHOOTING & SPECIAL PROCEDURES
6
CONSUMER INFORMATION
JET BOAT

Chapter 1
SAFETY INFORMATION
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER RECORDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Primary I.D. Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Hull Identification Number (H.I.N.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Engine Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
IMPORTANT LABELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Limitations On Who May Operate the Jet Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Required Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
Additional Equipment Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
Apparel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
Operational Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
Jet Boat Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11
Cruising Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12
Night Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13
Waterskiing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14
BASIC BOATING RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15
Rules of the Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15
Steering and Sailing and Sound Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15
Rules When Encountering Vessels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16
Other Special Situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17
TO GET MORE BOATING SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19
Boating Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19
ACCIDENT REPORTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20
ENJOYYOUR JET BOAT RESPONSIBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20

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SAFETY INFORMATION 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 yourYamaha Jet Boat dealer. Also
record and keep these I.D. numbers in
a separate place in case your Jet Boat
is stolen.
PRIMARY I.D. NUMBER
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The Primary I.D. number is stamped on
a label ➀attached to the inside of the
engine compartment.
HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(H.I.N.)
The H.I.N. is stamped into the hull 2
on the right rear corner.
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
PORT
STARBOARD
The Engine Serial Numbers are
stamped on a label ➂attached to the
back side of the electrical box.
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EXT1200

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Do not touch or remove electrical parts
when starting or running engine.
YAMAHA 6R7-83623-40

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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 back of the boat when engines are running.
• Wear wetsuit when waterskiing to protect against strong streams of water from the boat's
jet nozzles as well as from impact with the water surface if you fall.
Do not sit on swim platform or padded engine hatch when the engines are running.
You could fall overboard.
YAMAHA F0R-U416G-10
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH MAY
RESULTS IF YOU IGNORE ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING.
• Turn off and remove both ignition
keys, remove lanyard, and wait
for all movement to stop before
removing access port caps.
• Never override interlocks to run
engines with hatch open.
YAMAHA GP1-U418G-10
YAMAHA F0R-U418F-20
Tighten access port cap securely and lock T-handle wrench
assembly in place with clamps.
A loose cap could be forced out of the port by water pressure,
causing loss of performance and possible damage.

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YAMAHA F0R-U419B-10
• Fire extinguisher is inside this driver's
side console storage.
• Open cannister to remove extinguisher.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER