Yamaha SUPERJET 700 2006 Owner's manual

2006
SuperJet
700
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
LIT-18626-06-50
U.S.A. Edition
READ THIS MANUAL
CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION!

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To the owner/operator
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha water-
craft. This Owner’s/Operator’s Manual con-
tains information you will need for proper
operation, maintenance, and care.
A thorough understanding of these simple
instructions will help you to obtain maximum
enjoyment from your new Yamaha. If you
have any questions about the operation or
maintenance of your watercraft, please con-
sult a Yamaha dealer.
Because Yamaha has a policy of continu-
ing product improvement, this product may
not be exactly as described in this Owner’s/
Operator’s Manual. Specifications are sub-
ject to change without notice.
This manual should be considered a per-
manent part of this watercraft and should
remain with it even if the watercraft is subse-
quently sold.
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Important manual information:
In this manual, information of particular
importance is distinguished in the following
ways:
The Safety Alert Symbol means
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
WARNING
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Failure to follow WARNING instructions
could result in severe injury or death to
the machine operator, a bystander, or a
person inspecting or repairing the water-
craft.
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CAUTION:
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A CAUTION indicates special precau-
tions that must be taken to avoid damage
to the watercraft.
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A NOTE provides key information to make
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SuperJet 700
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
©2005 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
1st Edition, April 2005
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Japan
P/N LIT-18626-06-50
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CONTENTS
READ THIS OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE
OPERATING YOUR WATERCRAFT.
GENERAL AND SAFETY
INFORMATION 1
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS 2
OPERATION 3
MAINTENANCE AND CARE 4
TROUBLESHOOTING AND
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 5
APPENDIX 6
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GENERAL AND
SAFETY
INFORMATION
Identification numbers ............................1-1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number ...................................................1-1
Hull Identification Number (HIN) ............1-1
Engine serial number .............................1-1
Emission control information ................1-2
Approval label of Emission control
certificate ................................................1-2
Manufactured date label ........................1-2
Important labels .......................................1-3
Label location .........................................1-3
Warning labels .......................................1-4
Other labels ............................................1-6
Safety information ...................................1-7
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft ................................................1-7
Cruising limitations .................................1-8
Operation requirements .........................1-9
Recommended equipment ..................1-11
Hazard information ..............................1-12
Watercraft characteristics ....................1-12
Rules of the Road ..................................1-14
Steering and sailing rules ....................1-14
Rules when encountering vessels ......1-15
Other special situations .......................1-16
Reading buoys and other markers ......1-16
To get more boating safety
information .............................................1-18
United States Coast Guard .................1-18
Other sources ......................................1-18
Watercraft Education and Training ......1-18
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ......1-19
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Identification numbers
Record the Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number, Hull Identification Number (HIN)
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.
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Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number
The PRI-ID number is stamped on a
label 1attached inside the engine compart-
ment.
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Hull Identification Number
(HIN)
The HIN is stamped on a plate 1attached
to the hull on the aft, starboard (right) side.
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Engine serial number
The engine serial number is stamped on
a label 1attached to the engine unit.
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Emission control
information
This engine conforms to 2006 U.S. Envi-
ronmental Protection Agency (EPA) regula-
tions for marine SI engines.
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Approval label of Emission
control certificate
This label is attached to the electrical box
and muffler.
1Emission control information label
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Manufactured date label
This label is attached to the electrical box
and muffler.
2Manufactured date label
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Important labels
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Label location
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Warning labels
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Safety information
The safe use and operation of this
watercraft is dependent upon the use of
proper riding techniques, as well as upon
the common sense, good judgment, and
expertise of the operator. Every operator
should know the following requirements
before riding the watercraft.
●Before operating the watercraft, read the
Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, the Riding
Practice Guide, the Riding Instruction
card and all warning and caution labels
on the watercraft. Also, watch the Basic
Orientation Video provided with your
watercraft. These materials should give
you an understanding of the watercraft
and its operation.
●Never allow anyone to operate this water-
craft until they too have read the Owner’s/
Operator’s Manual, the Riding Practice
Guide, the Riding Instruction card and all
warning and caution labels, and if possi-
ble watched the Basic Orientation Video.
Showing them the video may help rein-
force the information contained in these
materials.
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Limitations on who may
operate the watercraft
●Yamaha recommends a minimum opera-
tor age of 16 years old.
Adults must supervise use by minors.
Know the operator age and training
requirements for your state. A boating
safety course is recommended and may
be required in your state. You can find
local rules by contacting the United
States Coast Guard (USCG), the National
Association of State Boating Law Admin-
istrators, or your local Power Squadron.
●This watercraft is designed to carry the
operator only. Never have more than one
person on the watercraft at any time.
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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.
●Avoid sharp turns or other maneuvers
that make it hard for others to avoid you or
understand where you are going.
●Avoid areas with submerged objects or
shallow water.
●Take early action to avoid collisions.
Remember, watercraft and other boats do
not have brakes.
●Do not release the throttle when trying to
steer away from objects—you need throt-
tle to steer. Always check throttle and
steering controls before starting the
watercraft.
●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 bro-
ken legs, ankles and other bones. Do not
jump wakes or waves.
●Do not operate the watercraft in rough
water, bad weather or when visibility is
poor; this may lead to an accident caus-
ing injury or death. Be alert to the possi-
bility of adverse weather. Take note of
weather forecasts and the prevailing
weather conditions before setting out on
your watercraft.
●As with any water sport, you should not
operate your watercraft without someone
else nearby. If you operate further than
swimming distance from shore, you
should be accompanied by another boat
or watercraft, but make sure you stay a
safe distance away. It’s good, common
sense!
●Never operate in water that is less than
60 cm (2 ft) deep, otherwise you increase
your chance of hitting a submerged
object, which could result in injury.
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●This watercraft is not equipped with light-
ing required for night operation. Do not
operate the watercraft after sunset or
before dawn, otherwise you increase the
risk of colliding with another boat, which
could result in severe injury or death.
●Follow navigation rules, and state/provin-
cial and local laws that apply to water-
craft.
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Operation requirements
●All riders must wear a U.S. Coast Guard
(USCG) approved personal flotation
device (PFD) that 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
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 includes thick, tightly
woven, sturdy and snug-fitting apparel
such as denim, but does not include
spandex or similar fabrics, like those used
in bicycle shorts.
1USCG approved PFD
2Wetsuit bottom
●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.
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●Helmets meeting Snell or DOT standards
are required for IJSBA-sanctioned races.
You must decide whether to wear a hel-
met while you ride for recreation. You
should know that a helmet could help pro-
tect you 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
protect against all foreseeable impacts, a
helmet might reduce your injuries in a col-
lision 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
water, commonly known as “bucketing,”
and the resulting strain on your neck
could cause choking, severe and perma-
nent neck injuries, 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
potential safety benefits outweigh its
potential risks for you? Consider your par-
ticular riding conditions. Consider factors
such as your riding environment and your
riding style and ability. Also consider the
likelihood of traffic congestion, and the
water surface conditions. If you decide to
wear a helmet based upon your riding cir-
cumstances, choose one carefully. Look
for a helmet designed for personal water-
craft use, if possible. Consider a helmet
meeting Snell or DOT standards. If you
will be engaging in closed-course compe-
tition, follow the helmet requirements of
the sanctioning organization.
●NEVER operate the watercraft after con-
suming alcohol or taking other drugs.
●For reasons of safety and proper care of
the watercraft, always perform the pre-
operation checks listed on page 3-5
before operating the watercraft.
●The operator should always keep both
feet or knees on the riding tray when the
watercraft is in motion. Lifting your feet
increases the chances of losing your bal-
ance or hitting objects outside the water-
craft with your feet.
●Always consult your doctor on whether it
is safe for you to operate this watercraft if
you are pregnant or in poor health.
●Do not attempt to modify this watercraft!
Modifications to your watercraft may
reduce safety and reliability, and render
the watercraft unsafe or illegal for use.
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●Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
to your wrist and keep it free from the
handlebars so that the engine stops if the
operator falls off. After riding, remove the
engine shut-off cord from the watercraft to
avoid accidental starting or unauthorized
use by children or others.
●Scan carefully for swimmers, and stay
away from swimming areas. Swimmers
are hard to see and you could acciden-
tally hit someone 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 “Rules of
the Road”and be sure to check behind
you before making a turn. (See Rules of
the Road on page 1-14.)
●According to the USCG, boats under
6.1 m (20 ft) in length like your watercraft
MUST carry a fire extinguisher of a B-1
classification, with a capacity of two
pounds or more when navigating in
waters under USCG jurisdiction. In addi-
tion, most state and local boating laws
also require that the fire extinguisher be
approved by the USCG.
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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 sig-
nal other boats. See Rules of the Road for
more information.
●Visual distress signals
It is recommended that a USCG approved
pyrotechnic device be stored in a water-
proof container on your watercraft. A mir-
ror can also be used as an emergency
signal. Contact your Yamaha dealer or the
Coast Guard for more information.
●Watch
A watch is helpful so you will know how
long you have been operating.
●Towline
A towline can be used to tow a disabled
watercraft in an emergency.
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Hazard information
●When transporting or storing your water-
craft, always place the fuel cock knob in
the “OFF”position, otherwise gasoline
may overflow from the carburetor.
●Never start the engine or let it run for any
length of time in an enclosed area.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide,
a colorless, odorless gas that may cause
loss of consciousness and death within a
short time. Always operate the watercraft
in an open area.
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Watercraft characteristics
●Jet thrust turns the watercraft. Releasing
the throttle lever completely produces
only minimum thrust. If you are traveling
at speeds above trolling, you will have
rapidly decreasing ability to steer without
throttle. You may still have some turning
ability immediately after releasing the
throttle, but once the engine slows down,
the watercraft will no longer respond to
handlebar input until you apply throttle
again or you reach a trolling speed. Prac-
tice turning in an open area without
obstructions until you have a good feel for
this maneuver.
●This watercraft are water-jet propelled.
The jet pump is directly connected to the
engine. This means that jet thrust will pro-
duce some movement whenever the
engine is running. There is no “neutral”
position.
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●Keep away from intake grate 1while the
engine is on. Items such as long hair,
loose clothing, or PFD straps can become
entangled in moving parts resulting in
severe injury or drowning.
●Never insert any object in the jet thrust
nozzle 2. Severe injury or death could
result from coming in contact with the
rotating parts of the jet pump.
●Stop the engine and remove the clip 3
from the engine shut-off switch 4before
removing any debris or weeds that may
have collected around the jet intake.
●Avoid forceful jet thrust and limited visibil-
ity while reboarding. Get to standing or
kneeling position quickly, but do not
expose yourself to forceful jet thrust.
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Rules of the Road
Yamaha watercraft is legally consid-
ered a powerboat. Operation of the
watercraft 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 and highways,
there are waterway rules that apply when
you are operating your watercraft. These
rules are used internationally, and are also
enforced by the United States Coast Guard
and local agencies. You should be aware of
these rules, and follow them whenever you
encounter another vessel on the water.
Several sets of rules prevail according to
geographic location, but are all basically the
same as the International Rules of the
Road. The rules presented here in this
Owner’s/Operator’s Manual are condensed,
and have been provided for your conve-
nience only. Consult your local U.S. Coast
Guard Auxiliary or Department of Motor
Vehicles for a complete set of rules govern-
ing the waters in which you will be operating
your watercraft.
Steering and sailing rules
Whenever two vessels on the water meet
one another, one vessel has the right-of-
way; it is called the “stand-on”vessel. The
vessel that does not have the right-of-way is
called the “give-way”or “burdened”vessel.
These rules determine which vessel has the
right-of-way, and what each vessel should
do.
Stand-on vessel
The vessel with the right-of-way has the
duty to continue its course and speed,
except to avoid an immediate collision.
When you maintain your direction and
speed, the other vessel will be able to deter-
mine how best to avoid you.
Give-way vessel
The vessel which does not have the right-
of-way has the duty to take positive and
timely action to stay out of the way of the
stand-on vessel. Normally, you should not
cross in front of the vessel with the right-of-
way. You should slow down or change direc-
tions briefly and pass behind the other ves-
sel. You should always move in such a way
that the operator of the other vessel can see
what you are doing.
The General Prudential Rule regarding
the right-of-way is that if a collision appears
unavoidable, neither boat has the right-of-
way. Both boats must avoid the collision.
In other words, follow the standard rules
except when a collision will occur unless
both vessels try to avoid each other. If that is
the case, both vessels become give-way
vessels.
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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 vessel’s path
Overtaking: you are passing or being
passed by another vessel
In the following illustration, your watercraft
is in the center. You should give the right-of-
way to any vessels shown in the white area
(you are the give-way vessel). Any vessels
in the shaded area must yield to you (they
are the give-way vessels). Both you and the
meeting vessel must alter course to avoid
each other.
Meeting
If you are meeting another power vessel
head on, and are close enough to run the
risk of collision, neither of you has the right-
of-way! Both of you should alter course to
avoid an accident. You should keep the
other vessel on your port (left) side. This
rule does not apply if both of you will clear
one another if you continue on your set
course and speed.
Crossing
When two power-driven vessels are
crossing each other’s path close enough to
run the risk of collision, the vessel which has
the other on the starboard (right) side must
keep out of the way of the other. If the other
vessel is on your starboard (right) side, you
must keep out of its way; you are the give-
way vessel. If the other vessel is on your
port (left) side, remember that you should
maintain course and direction, provided the
other vessel gives you the right-of-way as it
should.
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