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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TE:
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A NOTE provides key information to make
procedures easier or clearer.
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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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