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Yamaha LS2000 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 O w n e r ' s O p e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l...
  • Page 2 TO THE OWNER Thank you for choosing a Yamaha Jet IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION: In this manual, information of particular Boat. This Owner’s Manual contains importance is distinguished in the fol- information you will need for proper lowing ways: operation, maintenance, and care. A...
  • Page 3 AFETY NFORMATION & F EATURES UNCTIONS PERATION & C AINTENANCE & S ROUBLESHOOTING PECIAL ROCEDURES ONSUMER NFORMATION...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 SAFETY INFORMATION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER RECORDS ......1-1 Primary I.D. Number ........1-1 Hull Identification Number (H.I.N.) .

  • Page 5: 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.

  • Page 6: Labels

    ENGINE FAMILY : THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA REGULATIONS FOR MARINE S1 ENGINES g/low - hr SPARK PLUG GAP (mm) : FELs TROLLING SPEED : YAMAHA MOTOR CO., CO, LTD. MANUFACTURED DATE LABEL 2 Manufactured date label YAMAHA Manufactured:...
  • Page 7 AFETY NFORMATION...
  • Page 8 AFETY NFORMATION...
  • Page 9 AFETY NFORMATION LST1200Y Do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or running engine. YAMAHA 6R7-83623-40...
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 AFETY NFORMATION FIRE EXTINGUISHER • Fire extinguisher is inside this driver's side console storage. • Open cannister to remove extinguisher. YAMAHA F0R-U419B-10...

  • Page 12: Limitations On Who May Operate The Jet Boat

    AFETY NFORMATION SAFETY education requirements. Always check state and local boating laws INFORMATION before you operate the Jet Boat. ● The operator is responsible for the WARNING safety of his or her passengers as SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH MAY well as his or her own personal RESULT IF YOU IGNORE ANY OF safety.

  • Page 13: Required Equipment

    AFETY NFORMATION REQUIRED EQUIPMENT ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has regulations which describe minimum The following equipment can help standards of safety. You must comply make your boating experience safer with these regulations, which apply to and more enjoyable: boats like your Jet Boat which are less ●...

  • Page 14: Apparel

    AFETY NFORMATION ● You might also consider gloves APPAREL designed for water sports to help ● Because of the drowning hazards protect hands during operation, as associated with water sports, the well as while launching and docking operator and passengers must your boat.
  • Page 15 AFETY NFORMATION ● Always perform the pre-operation checks on page 3-4 before operat- ing to be sure your equipment is working properly. ● The operator should always attach the engine stop switch lanyard (cable) to his PFD so that the engines will stop if the operator accidentally leaves...

  • Page 16: Jet Boat Characteristics

    AFETY NFORMATION ● Maintain a safe distance from other Yamaha Jet Boats are water-jet pro- boats or watercraft, and also watch pelled. The jet pumps are directly for boat's ski ropes or fishing lines. connected to the engines. This Obey the "Rules of the Road" (see...

  • Page 17: Cruising Limitations

    AFETY NFORMATION CRUISING LIMITATIONS ● Do not try to jump other boat's wakes or follow another boat or watercraft too closely or you will increase your chance of colliding with other boats. Do not go over a water-ski jump, or attempt any other kind of jumping maneuver with the boat, since you risk injuring yourself or damaging your Jet Boat.

  • Page 18: Night Operation

    An extended length stern light is available from your Yamaha dealer if you desire having the Bimini top up at night. 1-14...

  • Page 19: Waterskiing

    AFETY NFORMATION WATERSKIING tect against hypothermia (low body temperature) and abrasions. You can use the Jet Boat to tow a ● A second person should be on waterskier, using the tow eye provided. board as an observer to watch the Do not attach the tow rope to any other skier;...

  • Page 20: Basic Boating Rules

    RULES OF THE ROAD right-of-way; it is called the "stand-on" Your Yamaha Jet Boat is legally con- vessel. The vessel which does not sidered a power boat. Operation of the have the right-of-way is called the Jet Boat must be in accordance with "give-way or "burdened"...

  • Page 21: Rules When Encountering Vessels

    AFETY NFORMATION RULES WHEN ENCOUNTERING Meeting If you are meeting another power ves- VESSELS sel head on, and are close enough to There are three main situations which run the risk of collision, neither of you you may encounter with other vessels has the right-of-way.

  • Page 22: Other Special Situations

    AFETY NFORMATION Narrow Channels and Bends When navigating in narrow channels, you should keep to the right when it is safe and practical to do so. If the oper- ator of a power-driven vessel is prepar- ing to go around a bend that may obstruct the view of other water ves- sels, the operator should sound a pro- longed blast on the horn (4 to 6 sec-...
  • Page 23 AFETY NFORMATION “1” “3” “5” “7” C “1” “6” N “2” LIGHTED BUOY (Port Hand) Odd number, increasing toward head “7” RB “L” of navigation. Leave to port (left) pro- ceeding RG “L” White Light Green Light “5” “4” “2” “4” “6” LIGHTED BUOY (Starboard Hand) Even number, increasing toward head “3”...

  • Page 24: To Get More Boating Safety Information

    AFETY NFORMATION Reading Buoys and Other Markers TO GET MORE BOATING The waters of the United States are SAFETY INFORMATION marked for safe navigation by the later- Be informed about boating safety. al system of buoys. Simply put, buoys Additional publications and information and markers have an arrangement of can be obtained from many organiza- shapes, colors, numbers and lights to...

  • Page 25: Accident Reporting

    AFETY NFORMATION ACCIDENT ENJOY YOUR JET REPORTING BOAT RESPONSIBLY Boat operators are required by law to You share the areas you enjoy when file a Boating Accident Report with their operating your Jet Boat with others and state boating law enforcement agency with nature.

  • Page 26: F Eatures & F Unctions

    Chapter 2 FEATURES & FUNCTIONS LOCATION OF MAIN COMPONENTS ......2-1 OPERATION OF CONTROLS AND OTHER FUNCTIONS ... . . 2-5 Steering .

  • Page 27: Location Of Main Components

    & F EATURES UNCTIONS LOCATION OF MAIN COMPONENTS Main Features: 9 High Tension Cords 10 Spark Plugs 1 Fuel Tank 11 Silencer Covers 2 Oil Tank 12 Hood Supports 3 Blower Motor 13 Engine Compartment Vent Outlet 4 Battery 14 Engine Compartment Vent Inlets Port/Starboard Features: 15 Engine Compartment Drain Plug 5 Flush Attachments...
  • Page 28 & F EATURES UNCTIONS...
  • Page 29 & F EATURES UNCTIONS LOCATION OF MAIN COMPONENTS: 1 Bow light 2 Bow eye 3 Storage compartments 4 Fire extinguisher holder 5 Grab handles 6 Cleats 7 Courtesy Light 8 Fuel cocks 9 Throttles 10 Shifter 11 Stern light storage 12 Stern light socket 13 Ski tow hook 14 Jet pump cleanout access panel...
  • Page 30 & F EATURES UNCTIONS LOCATION OF MAIN COMPONENTS STARBOARD PORT PORT STARBOARD Control Features: Speedometer Switches and breakers Tachometer Fuel gauge Low oil warning light Ignition switch / keys Steering wheel Chokes Mirror Control Features: Bilge outlet Folding boarding step on transom Clean-out compartment drain Hull drain plug Trailer strap eyes...

  • Page 31: Operation Of Controls And Other Functions

    & F EATURES UNCTIONS OPERATION OF water, such as a down skier, or an obstacle, such as a dock. CONTROLS AND OTHER FUNCTIONS WARNING You need engine power to turn. STEERING Pulling the throttle levers back to idle when traveling faster than idle speeds or shutting off engines can cause you to hit an obstacle you are attempting to avoid, even if you are...

  • Page 32: Main Switches

    & F EATURES UNCTIONS OFF: WARNING Ignition circuits are switched off. The ● Always attach the engine stop engine cannot be started but other switch lanyard to your personal switches will operate. (The key can be flotation device (PFD) before removed.) starting the engine.

  • Page 33: Shift Lever

    & F EATURES UNCTIONS A separate throttle lever controls each tral switch that prevents the engines engine. In normal operation the throttle from cranking if the shift lever is not in levers are moved together. Moving the Neutral. throttle levers forward increases engine speed.

  • Page 34: Choke Knobs

    & F EATURES UNCTIONS Neutral Choke Knobs The jet pump gates are dropped down part way over the jet nozzles. Some jet thrust is to the rear and some jet thrust is redirected forward. This balance of thrust acts like “neutral” to keep the boat from moving.

  • Page 35: Fuel Cocks

    & F EATURES UNCTIONS FUEL COCKS CAUTION: Sharp turns with a partial tank of fuel may result in fuel starvation due to fuel sloshing. Turn the fuel cocks to Reserve if the engines begin to STARBOARD hesitate during aggressive turning or high speed operation to avoid PORT poor performance or engine dam-...
  • Page 36 & F EATURES UNCTIONS 2. Tachometers Always consider the distance you are The Jet Boat has two tachometers travelling and the amount of available which display engine rpm. The one fuel you have. Be sure you have on the left is for the port engine. The enough fuel to reach the next fuel stop.

  • Page 37: Overheat Warning System

    & F EATURES UNCTIONS OVERHEAT WARNING SYSTEM If water is not circulating, something may be clogging the jet intake grate. The engine has an overheat warning Refer to the Jet Pump Clean-Out pro- device. If either engine starts to over- cedures on page 5-5 for further infor- heat, the engine speed of the affected mation.

  • Page 38: Switches

    & F EATURES UNCTIONS SWITCHES 4 Courtesy Light 1 Blower 5 Lights 2 Bilge Pump 6 Horn 3 CD Player Courtesy Light Blower The courtesy light switch activates the Press this switch to turn on the blower light located under the driver’s console. to ventilate the engine compartment.

  • Page 39: Swivel Seat Operation

    If the button above a switch pops out, push it back in with your finger. If it pops out again, ask your Yamaha dealer to inspect the electrical system. NOTE: There is also an accessory fuse SWIVEL LEVER at the battery (see page 4-15).

  • Page 40: Stereo System

    & F EATURES UNCTIONS STEREO SYSTEM Closing Hood Your LS2000 has been fitted from the factory with a stereo CD player system. The system consists of the CD player, two waterproof speakers mounted in the foot wells, and a remote-control keypad at the helm.

  • Page 41: Bimini Top

    & F EATURES UNCTIONS Ski Locker Console Storage Under Windshields, Driver’s Side Console Storage Port Side, in front of console Under Windshields, Port Side Press the latch in the windshield to Under Hood, Center Tray open the storage compartment. Press down on the windshield around the latch to close.
  • Page 42 Chapter 3 OPERATION FUEL REQUIREMENTS ........3-1 Gasoline (Petrol) .

  • Page 44: Operation

    Gasohol containing methanol is not fueling dock. All passengers recommended by Yamaha because it must be out of the boat during can cause fuel system damage or refueling. engine performance problems.

  • Page 45: Engine Oil

    OIL INJECTION tion chamber. When enough deposits SYSTEM collect, piston rings begin sticking. These engines use Yamaha's oil injec- Performance drops and engine wear tion system, which provides superior increases dramatically. lubrication by ensuring the proper oil While many additives available may ratio for all operating conditions.

  • Page 46: Gasoline (Petrol) And Engine Oil Filling

    PERATION GASOLINE (PETROL) FILLING THE OIL TANK AND ENGINE OIL FILLING FILLING THE GASOLINE (PETROL) TANK Open the engine hood, then open the oil tank filler cap. Very slowly add engine oil to the oil tank. Stop pouring when the oil just reaches the bottom of the filler neck.

  • Page 47: Pre-Operation Checks

    PERATION PRE-OPERATION WARNING CHECKS If any item in the Pre-Operation check is not working properly, have CHECK LIST it inspected and repaired before operating the Jet Boat. Otherwise an Before Operating this Jet Boat, perform accident could occur. the following checks: PAGE ITEM CHECK...

  • Page 48: Check Points

    PERATION NOTE: Pre-operation checks should be Throttle made each time the boat is used. This procedure can be accomplished thor- oughly in a short time. The added safe- ty and reliability the checks assure is worth the time involved. CHECK POINTS Steering Operate the throttle levers several times to make sure there is no hesita-...
  • Page 49 WARNING equipment with this boat. If you do not Shift only with the engine idling. Do have one, contact your local Yamaha not shift when applying throttle. Jet Boat dealer or a fire extinguisher dealer to obtain one meeting the prop- Fire Extinguisher er specifications.

  • Page 50: Operation

    PERATION Jet Intakes Fuel System Refer to page 4-11, "FUEL SYSTEM INSPECTION," for correct procedure. Fuel and Engine Oil Levels 1) Turn the main switch key to ON. Wait for the fuel gauge needle to stop moving, then note the fuel level.
  • Page 51 PERATION through the large drain hole in the A drain plug is located at the center of the stern to allow more complete drain- deck. A one-way check valve in the ing when the boat is removed from the drain prevents water from traveling water.
  • Page 52 PERATION Engine Compartment Lights Check for proper operation of the bow, Operate the bilge blower for at least 4 stern, and instrument lights by pressing minutes before starting the engines. the switch on the control panel. Open engine hood and check to be sure no gasoline vapors are present.
  • Page 53 PERATION Horn Cooling-Water Pilot Outlets Check that water comes out from the Press the horn switch to be sure the pilot outlets while engine is running in horn operates. the water. Refer to page 2-11 for cor- rect operation of the device. Engine Stop Switch NOTE: It may take up to 20 seconds for water to reach the pilot outlets when...
  • Page 54 PERATION BIMINI TOP 4) Unfold the top by pulling to the bow of the Jet Boat. Raising from the fully collapsed stor- age position. 1) Release the Velcro strap securing the rear support poles. 5) Check that the rear support poles are at the highest position.
  • Page 55 1) Raise the rear support poles to the boat when it is being trailered. When highest position. trailered with a Genuine Yamaha Cover, simply store the Bimini top in 2) Unhook the front straps and pull the the fully collapsed position and install top to the back.

  • Page 56: Starting The Engines

    THE FOLLOWING: the impeller. ● Before operating your Jet Boat, become familiar with all controls. Consult your Yamaha dealer about any control or function you do not fully understand. ● Attach the engine stop switch lanyard to your personal flotation device before operating.
  • Page 57 PERATION ➀ Engine stop switch NOTE: Before the first start-up, re- ➁ move the fuel tank filler cap to release Lock-plate with lanyard any built-up pressure in the tank NOTE: It is not possible to start the because of fuel expansion. engine with the lock-plate removed from the engine stop switch.
  • Page 58 PERATION NOTE: ● Be sure the shift lever is put in the Neutral position or the starter motor will not operate. ● On this boat, the engines are con- nected directly to the drive unit. Starting either engine generates some thrust immediately. Only enough throttle should be applied to keep the engine at a fast enough idle to stay running.

  • Page 59: Stopping The Engines

    PERATION STOPPING THE ENGINES BREAK-IN (RUNNING-IN) PROCEDURE The engine and other components require a break-in (running in) period to allow surfaces of moving parts to wear in evenly. This ensures proper perfor- mance and promotes longer engine life. CAUTION: ● Failure to follow the break-in pro- cedures may result in reduced engine life, or even engine damage.

  • Page 60: Driving Your Jet Boat

    PERATION DRIVING YOUR Know and follow U.S. Coast Guard, state, and local laws when operating JET BOAT your Jet Boat. Select a wide area to learn in, where GETTING TO KNOW YOUR JET visibility is good and other boat traffic is BOAT light.

  • Page 61: Boating With Passengers

    PERATION BOATING WITH PASSENGERS When one or more passengers are on board, the boat may handle differently, so operating it requires a higher degree of skill. Remember: Your Jet Boat is designed for one operator and up to six passen- gers only.

  • Page 62: Boarding From A Dock Or Landing Jetty

    PERATION BOARDING FROM A DOCK OR As you make turns, remember that boats steer from the stern. As you make LANDING JETTY a turn to the right, for example, the stern 1) Board the boat from the side. One of the boat swings to the left. This char- person should board at a time by acteristic is particularly important to stepping into the boat.

  • Page 63: Stopping

    PERATION STOPPING 2) Notice how wind and water currents are affecting boat movement as you attach your mooring lines and fenders. 3) Approach the dock at idle speed. Use reverse as necessary during 400 FT (122 m) slow speed maneuvering to help control speed direction.

  • Page 64: Leaving A Dock

    PERATION Wind or current pushing boat 2) When the stern is out a few feet, toward dock: release the bow mooring then steer in the direction you want the bow to move. Open the throttle slightly and WIND OR CURRENT begin to move away from the dock.

  • Page 65: Anchoring

    PERATION ANCHORING 4) Pull on the line to be sure the anchor is holding. Also, periodically check your boat's position against WARNING the shoreline to make sure it is not Always anchor from the bow. drifting and dragging the anchor. Anchoring from the stern will make Reset it if necessary.

  • Page 66: Crossing Waves

    PERATION CROSSING WAVES You won't always have flat, smooth water. There will be waves, wakes from other boats, etc. SHARP WAVES The best way to cross waves or wakes is with the least "jolt" to you and the boat. Small waves are not as difficult to cross as larger waves.

  • Page 67: Post-Operation Checks

    PERATION POST-OPERATION 1) After putting the Jet Boat on the trailer, flush cooling system on each CHECKS engine to prevent the cooling sys- tem from clogging up with salt, POST-OPERATION CHECKS sand, or dirt. Refer to page 4-1 for the cooling system flushing proce- These post-operation procedures are dure.
  • Page 68 Jet Boat. Clean any foreign material, such as dirt or sand, from the threads before installing the drain plug. 5) Spray a rust inhibitor, such as Yamaha Silicone Protectant and Lubricant, on metallic parts to mini- mize corrosion. 3-25...

  • Page 69: Trailering

    PERATION TRAILERING HITCH The trailer hitch ball must match the size of the socket on the trailer hitch WARNING coupler. Hitches are divided into class- es that specify the gross trailer weight Avoid accident and injury from (GTW) and the maximum tongue improper trailering: weight.

  • Page 70: Backing Your Trailer

    PERATION ● Check wheel bearings and wheel before continuing your trip. On lug nuts before each trip. longer trips, it is a good idea to carry a set of spare wheel bearings, ● Check tail, brake, and turn signal seals, and races. lights for proper operation.

  • Page 71: Launching

    PERATION LAUNCHING 5) Remove the bow line from the bow eye. 6) Back the trailer farther into the water until just the tops of the fenders show, then reset the parking brake. Board the boat and start it. If possi- ble, remain on the trailer until the engines are warm and are respond- ing to throttle.

  • Page 72: Lifting

    PERATION 4) Make sure the boat is centered on LIFTING the support rails and is headed CAUTION: straight for the bow stop (bumper board). Ease the boat forward until Do not attach lifting cables to the the bow rests against the bow stop. bow eye, cleats, waterski tow eye, or grab handles.

  • Page 73: M Aintenance & C Are

    Chapter 4 MAINTENANCE AND CARE STORAGE ..........4-1 Cooling System Flushing .

  • Page 74: Storage

    It is advis- able to have the Jet Boat serviced by an authorized Yamaha Jet Boat dealer before storage. However, the following procedures can be performed by the owner with a minimum of tools.

  • Page 75: Lubrication

    5) After stopping the engine, remove engine running at a fast idle, quick- the garden hose adapter. ly spray as much Yamaha Stor-Rite Fogging Oil or an equivalent, as possi- 6) Replace the cap securely. ble alternately into each carburetor...

  • Page 76: Battery

    & C AINTENANCE BATTERY CLEANING 1) When the Jet Boat is not to be used for a month or more, remove the battery and store it in a cool, dark place. Clean the battery's casing and terminals using a mixture of baking soda and water (one tbsp.
  • Page 77 Lubricant. Always dry the carpet face up. Never 5) Wax the hull with a non-abrasive roll up the carpet while wet. Never wax such as Yamaha Ultra Gloss fold the carpet. Cleaner Wax or other wax designed for marine gelcoat.

  • Page 78: Adjustment And Maintenance

    ● If the owner is not familiar with machine servicing, this work should be done by a Yamaha dealer or other qualified mechan- ic. Improperly serviced compo- nents could fail or stop operating correctly, which could result in an accident.

  • Page 79: Periodic Inspection Chart

    Frequency of maintenance operations may be adjusted according to the operating conditions, but the following table gives general guidelines. ● Indicates the checkups which you may do yourself. ■ Indicates work to be done by your Yamaha dealer. Maintenance interval Initial Thereafter Page...

  • Page 80: Spark Plug Cleaning And Adjustment

    Do not attempt to diagnose any prob- the spark plug cap down until it clicks. lems yourself. Instead, take the Jet Boat to a Yamaha Jet Boat dealer. You should periodically remove and inspect NOTE: If a torque-wrench is not avail-...

  • Page 81: Grease Points

    AINTENANCE GREASE POINTS To keep moving parts sliding or rotating smoothly, coat them with water resis- tant grease such as Yamaha Marine Grease (ACC-GREAS-14-CT), YAMAHA grease A, or an equivalent. Throttle cable and choke cable Grease the throttle-cable and choke- cable inner wires at the carburetors.

  • Page 82: Bearing Housing

    Recommended water resistant grease: YAMAHA Marine Grease (ACC-GREAS-14-CT), or YAMA- HA Grease A The first service should be done after 10 hours or 1 month by your YAMAHA dealer. Fill the bearing housing with water resistant grease through the grease nipple.
  • Page 83 YAMAHA Marine Grease (ACC-GREAS-14-CT), or YAMA- HA Grease A The first service should be done after 10 hours or 1 month by your YAMAHA dealer. Fill the starter motor idle gear through the grease nipple. Grease capacity: 8.0 cc (0.27 oz) After first service: Every 100 hours or 6 months (you may do this yourself).

  • Page 84: Fuel System Inspection

    If repair is necessary, consult your nearest Yamaha Jet Boat dealer. One access panel is located on the WARNING upper deck wall on the port side, visible when the rear seat back is removed. Always properly dispose of gasoline (petrol) soaked rags.

  • Page 85: Fuel Filter

    200 hours of any water or dirt is found in the oil tank, operation, or if water is found in the fil- take the Jet Boat to your Yamaha deal- ter. Take the Jet Boat to your Yamaha er for service.

  • Page 86: Bleeding The Oil Injection Pump

    Most adjusting should be minutes. left to a Yamaha Jet Boat dealer who Using a diagnostic tachometer, adjust has the professional knowledge and one engine’s speed to specification.

  • Page 87: Steering Cable Inspection

    Both throttle levers should move ment. The nozzles should both point smoothly from idle to full throttle and straight back when the steering back. If not, ask your Yamaha Jet Boat wheel is centered. dealer for service. If steering is stiff or misadjusted, ask your Yamaha dealer to service it.

  • Page 88: Choke Cable Adjustment

    If reverse gates do not operate smooth- ly or correctly, ask your authorized Yamaha Jet Boat dealer for service. Pull the choke knob out until it stops. Release the knob. The knob should not move.

  • Page 89: Battery

    & C AINTENANCE WARNING WARNING Battery electrolyte is poisonous and Do not use fuses of higher amper- dangerous, causing severe burns, that those recommended. etc. It contains sulfuric acid. Avoid Substitution of a fuse of improper contact with skin, eyes or clothing. rating can cause extensive electrical system damage and possible fire.
  • Page 90 & C AINTENANCE Recharging WARNING ● When charging the battery, keep it well away from sparks and open flames, as it gives off explo- sive gases. ● When using a battery charger, connect the battery to the charg- er before you turn on the charger. This will prevent sparking at the ➀...

  • Page 91: Specifications

    & C AINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS MODEL UNIT LST1200 JET BOAT ITEM VEHICLE CAPACITY Maximum people on board Number of people Maximum load capacity 1300 DIMENSIONS Length feet / inches 19' 6" Beam feet / inches 8' 0" Draft inches 18" Dry weight 2100 PERFORMANCE Maximum output...
  • Page 92 Chapter 5 TROUBLESHOOTING & SPECIAL PROCEDURES TROUBLESHOOTING ........5-1 Troubleshooting Chart .

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting

    Yamaha Jet Boat dealer or qualified mechanic for the proper service. The Troubleshooting Chart contains "TROUBLE", "POSSIBLE CAUSE", "REMEDY", "REFER PAGE".
  • Page 95 Engine runs irregularly or Stale or • Have serviced at stalls • Fuel contaminated Yamaha dealer Oil and gasoline • Have serviced at mixture is too rich Yamaha dealer • Choke Knob is left pulled • Push it in fully Water or dust •...

  • Page 96: Special Procedures

    & S ROUBLESHOOTING PECIAL ROCEDURES EMERGENCY WARNING PROCEDURES The operator of the towing boat must keep speed to a minimum and TOWING THE JET BOAT avoid traffic or obstacles which could be a hazard to the driver on the Jet Boat. RUNNING ON ONE ENGINE If one engine becomes inoperative, the properly running engine can be used to...

  • Page 97: Jump Starting

    & S ROUBLESHOOTING PECIAL ROCEDURES JUMP STARTING To connect the jumper cables: 1) Connect the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery to the positive ter- minal (+)of the booster battery with the positive jumper cable. 2) Connect one end of the negative (–) jumper cable to the negative (–) ter- minal of the booster battery.

  • Page 98: Jet Pump Clean-Out Procedure

    If you can- cleanout procedure. not remove the debris, consult your Yamaha Jet Boat Dealer. 1) Turn off and remove ignition keys, remove lanyard, and wait for all 5) To reinstall the access port cap, first movement to stop.
  • Page 99 & S ROUBLESHOOTING PECIAL ROCEDURES 6) Firmly press the T-handle down until it locks. Pull up on the handle to ensure that the cap is locked in place. CAUTION: ● Be sure the caps are locked securely in place. Otherwise the cap could be forced out of the access ports by water pressure, causing loss of performance and...

  • Page 100: C Onsumer I Nformation

    LIMITED WARRANTY ........6-1 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S) ......6-4 BOATING TERMS .
  • Page 102 Owner’s Manual. The owner of the Jet Boat shall give notice to an authorized Yamaha Jet Boat dealer of any and all apparent defects within ten (10) days of discovery and make the boat available at that time for inspection and repairs at the dealer’s place of business.
  • Page 103 Charges for transporting the Jet Boat to and from an authorized Yamaha Jet Boat dealer are excluded from warranty coverage.
  • Page 104 2. Explain the operation, maintenance, and warranty requirements to your satisfaction at the time of sale, and upon your request at any later date. In addition, each Yamaha Jet Boat dealer is held responsible for his setup, service and warranty repair work.
  • Page 105 5- available to Yamaha owners like you, and only year standard protection on the hull. while your Yamaha is still within the first year of the Yamaha Limited Warranty period. So ● Y.E.S. is designed and administered by...
  • Page 106 & I ONSUMER NFORMATION NDEX BOATING TERMS TERM DEFINITION The front part of the boat. Deck The "floor" or upper structure which covers the hull. Give-Way The vessel which must yield the right-of-way when two boats meet. Gunwale The meeting junction of the deck and hull; the upper edge around the boat.

  • Page 107: Float Plan

    Leave a float plan with a responsible person on shore before boating. The exam- ple below can be copied and used. FLOAT PLAN VESSEL INFORMATION BOAT MAKE: Yamaha MOTOR TYPE: Jet MODEL: LS2000 LENGTH.: 19'6" REGISTRATION NO: DECK COLOR: White HULL COLOR: White PASSENGER...
  • Page 108 & I ONSUMER NFORMATION NDEX Cooling water outlets ..3-10 Engine compartment ... 3-9 Accident Reporting ... . . 1-21 Fire extinguisher .
  • Page 109 & I ONSUMER NFORMATION NDEX Fuel tank ..... 4-12 Fuel tank capacity ....3-3 Deck drain .
  • Page 110 & I ONSUMER NFORMATION NDEX Operational requirements ..1-10, 2-11 Overheat warning system ..2-10 Lanyard ..1-11, 2-5, 3-10, 3-14 Overtaking another vessel Lanyard, engine stop (Rules of the Road) .
  • Page 111 Stopping ....1 -12, 3-20 Yamaha Extended Service (Y.E.S.) . . 6-4 Stopping the engines ... . 3-16 Storage .
  • Page 112 LIT-18626-03-91 ©1999 Y amaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A.

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