Yamaha LS2000 User manual

Owner's / Operator's Manual
LS2000 Owner's / Operator's Manual
LS2000 Owner's / Operator's Manual
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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 a Yamaha
dealer.
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A.
Because Yamaha has a policy of con-
tinuing product improvement, this prod-
uct 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.
ACAUTION indicates special precau-
tions that must be taken to avoid
damage to the Jet Boat.
NOTE: ANOTE provides key informa-
tion to make procedures easier or clear-
er.
TO THE OWNER
LS2000 JET BOAT (LST1200Y)
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
©1999 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
1st Edition, July 1999
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-18626-03-91
99-124
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
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
Limitations On Who May Operate the Jet Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
Required Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
Additional Equipment Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
Apparel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
Operational Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
Jet Boat Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12
Cruising Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13
Night Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14
Waterskiing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15
BASIC BOATING RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16
Rules of the Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16
Steering and Sailing and Sound Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16
Rules When Encountering Vessels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17
Other Special Situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18
TO GET MORE BOATING SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20
Boating Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20
ACCIDENT REPORTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21
ENJOY YOUR JET BOAT RESPONSIBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21
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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 your Yamaha 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 1attached to the inside of the
engine compartment.
HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(H.I.N.)
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The H.I.N. 2 is stamped into the hull
on the right rear corner.
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
PORT
STARBOARD
The Engine Serial Numbers are
stamped on a label ➂attached to the
top of the engine crankcase.
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LST1200Y FOR
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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.
1Emission control information
label
MANUFACTURED DATE LABEL
2Manufactured date label
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EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
ENGINE FAMILY :
THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA REGULATIONS FOR MARINE S1 ENGINES
FELs g/low - hr SPARK PLUG GAP (mm) :
TROLLING SPEED : rpm
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., CO, LTD.
YAMAHA
Manufactured:
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LST1200Y FOR
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 U418K-00
Lock access port cap securely in place.
A loose cap could be forced out of the port by water pressure,
causing loss of performance and possible damage.
BEFORE LAUNCHING:
• Make sure drain plug at the back
of the hull is tightened securely.
• See Owner's Manual for draining
procedure.
YAMAHA F0R-U419C-10
After removing from the water:
• Flush drive system and hull with fresh water. Open the
drain plug at the back of the hull.
• Start the engine and rapidly move throttle lever from
idle to half-throttle and back for 10~15 seconds to drain
any leftover water in exhaust system.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual for complete maintence
and storage information.
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