Yamaha LS2000 Operator's Manual

Owner's / Operator's ManualLS2000 Owner's / Operator's ManualLS2000 Owner's / Operator's Manual

1 SAFETY INFORMATION 1-610]111213Strong streams of water from the jet nozzle can be dangerous, and can result in serious injury when directed at body

Chapter 6CONSUMER INFORMATION & INDEXLIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1YAMA

6-1YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A.JET BOAT LIMITED WARRANTYYamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. hereby warrants that new Yamaha Jet Boats will be free fr

6-2SPECIFIC PARTS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY; Parts replaced due to normal wear or rou-tine maintenance such as oil, spark plugs, fuel filters, impeller a

6-3Q. Will the warranty be void or cancelled if I do not operate or maintain my new Jet Boat exactlyas specified in the Owner’s Manual?A. No. The warr

6-4Keep your Yamaha Jet Boat protected evenafter the 1-year warranty coverage provisionsexpire with genuine Yamaha ExtendedService (Y.E.S.).Y.E.S. is

6-5CONSUMER INFORMATION &INDEX 6TERM DEFINITIONBow The front part of the boat.Deck The "floor" or upper structure which covers the hull.

6-6SAMPLE FLOAT PLANLeave a float plan with a responsible person on shore before boating. The exam-ple below can be copied and used.FLOAT PLANVESSEL I

6-7AAccident Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21Adjustment and Maintenance . . . . . . . 4-5Age Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DDeck drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8Docking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20Drain plugs . . . . . . . . . .

SAFETY INFORMATION 11-7141516 191718YAMAHAF0R-U419B-10• Fire extinguisher is inside this driver's side console storage.• Open cannister to re

LLanyard . . . . . . . . . . 1-11, 2-5, 3-10, 3-14Lanyard, engine stop switch . . . . . . . . . 1-11, 2-5, 3-10, 3-14Launching . . . . . . . . . .

Spark plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1, 4-7Specific parts excluded from warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1Specifications .

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1 SAFETY INFORMATION 1-8SAFETY INFORMATIONSEVERE INJURY OR DEATH MAYRESULT IF YOU IGNORE ANY OFTHE FOLLOWING SAFETY INFOR-MATION.● Before operating th

SAFETY INFORMATION 11-9REQUIRED EQUIPMENTThe U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) hasregulations which describe minimumstandards of safety. You must complywith th

1 SAFETY INFORMATION 1-10APPAREL● Because of the drowning hazardsassociated with water sports, theoperator and passengers mustalways wear a U.S. Coast

SAFETY INFORMATION 11-11● Always perform the pre-operationchecks on page 3-4 before operat-ing to be sure your equipment isworking properly.● The ope

1 SAFETY INFORMATION 1-12● Maintain a safe distance from otherboats or watercraft, and also watchfor boat's ski ropes or fishing lines.Obey the &

SAFETY INFORMATION 11-13● Keep hands, feet, hair, and all otherparts of your body and clothingaway from jet intakes on the bottomof the hull while en

1 SAFETY INFORMATION 1-14Be alert to the possibility of adverseweather.Take note of marine weath-er forecasts and the prevailingweather conditions bef

SAFETY INFORMATION 11-15WATERSKIINGYou can use the Jet Boat to tow awaterskier, using the tow eye provided.Do not attach the tow rope to any otherloc

Thank you for choosing a Yamaha JetBoat. This Owner’s Manual containsinformation you will need for properoperation, maintenance, and care. Athorough u

1 SAFETY INFORMATION 1-16BASIC BOATING RULESRULES OF THE ROADYour Yamaha Jet Boat is legally consid-ered a power boat. Operation of the JetBoat must b

SAFETY INFORMATION 11-17RULES WHEN ENCOUNTERING VESSELSThere are three main situations whichyou may encounter with other vesselswhich could lead to a

1 SAFETY INFORMATION 1-18OvertakingIf you are passing another vessel, youare the "Give-Way" vessel. This meansthat the other vessel is expec

SAFETY INFORMATION 11-19“1”“3” “5” “7”LIGHTED BUOY (Port Hand)Odd number, increasing toward headof navigation. Leave to port (left) pro-ceedingWhite

1 SAFETY INFORMATION 1-20Reading Buoys and Other MarkersThe waters of the United States aremarked for safe navigation by the later-al system of buoys.

SAFETY INFORMATION 11-21ACCIDENT REPORTINGBoat operators are required by law tofile a Boating Accident Report withtheir state boating law enforcement

Chapter 2FEATURES & FUNCTIONSLOCATION OF MAIN COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1OPERATION OF CONTROLS AND O

Main Features:1Fuel Tank2 Oil Tank3 Blower Motor4 BatteryPort/Starboard Features:5 Flush Attachments6 Fuel Filters7 Electrical Boxes8 Ignition Coil Ho

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2-3LOCATION OF MAIN COMPONENTS:1Bow light2 Bow eye3 Storage compartments4 Fire extinguisher holder5 Grab handles6 Cleats7 Courtesy Light8 Fuel cocks9

2FEATURES & FUNCTIONS1SAFETY INFORMATION3OPERATION4MAINTENANCE& CARE5TROUBLESHOOTING & SPECIAL PROCEDURES6CONSUMER INFORMATIONJET BOAT

2-4Control Features:1 Speedometer2 Tachometer3 Low oil warning light4 Steering wheel5 Mirror6 Switches and breakers7 Fuel gauge8 Ignition switch/ keys

2-5OPERATION OF CONTROLS ANDOTHER FUNCTIONSSTEERING➀ Steering wheelYour Jet Boat can be steered by turningthe steering wheel the same directionyou wis

2-6● Always attach the engine stopswitch lanyard to your personalflotation device (PFD) beforestarting the engine. Failure toattach the lanyard could

2-7A separate throttle lever controls eachengine. In normal operation the throttlelevers are moved together. Moving thethrottle levers forward increas

2-8NeutralThe jet pump gates are dropped downpart way over the jet nozzles. Some jetthrust is to the rear and some jet thrustis redirected forward. Th

2-9FUEL COCKSThe fuel cocks supply fuel from thetank to the carburetors of each engine.The fuel cock has three positions:➀ Fuel cock1. OFF: With the k

2-102. TachometersThe Jet Boat has two tachometerswhich display engine rpm. The oneon the left is for the port engine. Theone on the right is for the

2-11OVERHEAT WARNING SYSTEMThe engine has an overheat warningdevice. If either engine starts to over-heat, the engine speed of the affectedengine will

2-12SWITCHES1 Blower2 Bilge Pump3 CD PlayerBlowerPress this switch to turn on the blowerto ventilate the engine compartment.See 3-9 for more informati

2-13Accessory OutletThere is a 12VDC outlet located in theportside console storage compartment.LightsThis toggle switch controls the requiredon-board

Chapter 1SAFETY INFORMATIONIDENTIFICATION NUMBER RECORDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1Primary I.D. Number . . . . . . .

2-14STEREO SYSTEMYour LS2000 has been fitted from thefactory with a stereo CD player system.The system consists of the CD player,two waterproof speake

Ski LockerPort Side, in front of consoleUnder Hood, Center TrayConsole StorageUnder Windshields, Driver’s SideConsole StorageUnder Windshields, Port S

Chapter 3OPERATION FUEL REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1Gasoline (Petrol) . . . . . .

OPERATION 33-1FUEL REQUIREMENTSGASOLINE (PETROL)Use regular unleaded 87 octane (R+M÷ 2) gasoline (petrol).GASOLINE (PETROL) AND ITSVAPORS ARE HIGHLY

3-2of increased deposits in the combus-tion chamber. When enough depositscollect, piston rings begin sticking.Performance drops and engine wearincreas

GASOLINE (PETROL)AND ENGINE OIL FILLINGFILLING THE GASOLINE(PETROL) TANKOpen the fuel tank filler cap, and slow-ly add fuel to the fuel tank. Be caref

PRE-OPERATIONCHECKSCHECK LISTBefore Operating this Jet Boat, performthe following checks:If any item in the Pre-Operationcheck is not working properly

NOTE: Pre-operation checks should bemade each time the boat is used. Thisprocedure can be accomplished thor-oughly in a short time. The added safe-ty

Shift only with the engine idling. Donot shift when applying throttle.Fire ExtinguisherMake sure the fire extinguisher isaboard and full. See the inst

1-1SAFETY INFORMATION 1IDENTIFICATION NUMBER RECORDSRecord your Primary I.D., H.I.N., andengine numbers in the spaces providedto assist you in orderi

Jet IntakesBefore launching the Jet Boat, careful-ly check the jet intakes under the boatfor weeds, debris, or anything else thatmight restrict the in

3-8through the large drain hole in thedeck. A one-way check valve in thedrain prevents water from travelingback to the deck during mooring orwhile mov

Engine CompartmentOperate the bilge blower for at least 4minutes before starting the engines.Open engine hood and check to besure no gasoline vapors a

3-10HornPress the horn switch to be sure thehorn operates.Engine Stop Switch➀ Engine stop switch➁ Lock-plateFirst, place the boat in the water to pro-

3-11BIMINI TOPRaising from the fully collapsed stor-age position.1) Release the Velcro strap securingthe rear support poles.2) With an assistant, rais

Storing In The Upright Position1) Raise the rear support poles to thehighest position.2) Unhook the front straps and pull thetop to the back.3) Roll t

3-13OPERATIONSTARTING THE ENGINESSEVERE INJURY OR DEATH MAYRESULT IF YOU IGNORE ANY OFTHE FOLLOWING:● Before operating your Jet Boat,become familiar w

3-14NOTE: Before the first start-up, removethe fuel tank filler cap to release anybuilt-up pressure in the tank becauseof fuel expansion.3) Attach the

3-155) Put the throttle levers in the idleposition. Shift into Neutral. Turn theignition key of one engine to “Start.”When the engine starts, release

3-16STOPPING THE ENGINESTo stop the engine, return the throttlelevers to the idle position, then turn themain switches to “Off.” The engines canalso

EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATIONThis engine conforms to 2000 U.S.Environment Protection Agency (EPA)regulation for marine SI engines.APPROVAL LABEL OF EMI

3-17DRIVING YOURJET BOATGETTING TO KNOW YOUR JETBOATOperating your Jet Boat requires skillsacquired through practice over a periodof time. Take the ti

3-18BOATING WITH PASSENGERSWhen one or more passengers are onboard, the boat may handle differently,so operating it requires a higher degreeof skill.R

3-19BOARDING FROM A DOCK ORLANDING JETTY1) Board the boat from the side. Oneperson should board at a time bystepping into the boat. Never jumpin. Avoi

3-20STOPPINGThe Jet Boat is not equipped with aseparate braking system. It is stoppedby water resistance after the throttlelevers are moved back to i

3-21Wind or current pushing boattoward dock:Slowly maneuver to a shallow angleand allow the boat to move toward thedock.No wind or current:Approach th

3-22ANCHORINGAlways anchor from the bow.Anchoring from the stern will makethe boat unsteady. A strong currentcan pull a stern-anchored boatunderwater.

CROSSING WAVESYou won't always have flat, smoothwater. There will be waves, wakes fromother boats, etc.The best way to cross waves or wakesis wit

3-24POST-OPERATIONCHECKSPOST-OPERATION CHECKSThese post-operation procedures aredeveloped to help preserve the long-term appearance and reliability of

3-254) Remove hull drain plug and theengine compartment drain plugs.Rinse the engine compartment witha small amount of fresh water. Becareful not to g

3-26TRAILERINGAvoid accident and injury fromimproper trailering:● The trailer must be matched forthe Jet Boat’s weight and hull.● The towing vehicle m

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3-27● Check wheel bearings and wheellug nuts before each trip.● Check tail, brake, and turn signallights for proper operation.● Secure the bow of the

3-28LAUNCHINGAs a courtesy to other boaters, prepareyour Jet Boat for launching beforeusing the ramp.Each launch may have particular differ-ences, suc

3-294) Make sure the boat is centered onthe support rails and is headedstraight for the bow stop (bumperboard). Ease the boat forward untilthe bow res

Chapter 4MAINTENANCE AND CARESTORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1Cooling

4-1STORAGEStoring your Jet Boat for prolongedperiods of time, such as winter storage,requires preventative maintenance toensure against deterioration.

4-24) Turn off the water supply, then drainresidual water from the exhaust sys-tem by alternately pushing the throt-tle lever up to half throttle and

4-3BATTERY1) When the Jet Boat is not to be usedfor a month or more, remove thebattery and store it in a cool, darkplace. Clean the battery's cas

3) Rinse the engine and bilge areaswith fresh water. Drain off all waterand wipe up remaining moisturewith clean, dry rags. Reinstall thedrain plugs.4

4-5ADJUSTMENT ANDMAINTENANCEPeriodic inspection, adjustment, andlubrication will keep your Jet Boat inthe safest and most efficient conditionpossible.

4-6PERIODIC INSPECTION CHARTFrequency of maintenance operations may be adjusted according to the operating conditions, but thefollowing table gives ge

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4-7SPARK PLUG CLEANING ANDADJUSTMENTThe spark plug is an important enginecomponent and is easy to inspect. Thecondition of the spark plug can indicate

4-8GREASE POINTSTo keep moving parts sliding or rotatingsmoothly, coat them with water resis-tant grease such as Yamaha MarineGrease (ACC-GREAS-14-CT)

4-9Bearing housing➀ Bearing housing grease nippleGrease the bearing housing throughthe grease nipple.The first service should be done after10 hours or

4-10Starter motor idle gear➀ Starter motor idle gear grease nip-pleGrease the starter motor idle gear withwater-resistant grease through thegrease nip

4-11FUEL SYSTEM INSPECTIONGasoline (Petrol) and its vapors arehighly flammable and explosive.Failure to check for and repair fuelleakage may result in

4-12FUEL FILTERThe fuel filter is a one-piece, dispos-able type. The filter should be replacedonce a year or after every 200 hours ofoperation, or if

4-13BLEEDING THE OIL INJECTIONPUMP➀ Air bleeding screwTo bleed the oil injection pump, loosenthe air bleeding screw on the bleedhose. Oil will flow i

4-14STEERING CABLE INSPECTIONBe sure to check:1) Check for smooth operation of thewheel and steering nozzles.2) Check for proper steering adjust-ment.

4-15CHOKE CABLE ADJUSTMENTPull the choke knob out until it stops.Release the knob. The knob should notmove. If it moves back on its own, tight-en the

4-16Do not use fuses of higher amper-age that those recommended.Substitution of a fuse of improperrating can cause extensive electricalsystem damage a

SAFETY INFORMATION 11-556789LST1200YFORDo not touch or remove electrical partswhen starting or running engine.YAMAHA6R7-83623-40

4-17Recharging● When charging the battery, keepit well away from sparks andopen flames, as it gives off explo-sive gases.● When using a battery charge

SPECIFICATIONS4-18MODELUNIT LST1200 JET BOATITEMVEHICLE CAPACITYMaximum people on board Number of people 7Maximum load capacity lb. 1300DIMENSIONSLen

Chapter 5TROUBLESHOOTING & SPECIALPROCEDURESTROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1Trou

5-1TROUBLESHOOTING& SPECIAL PROCEDURES 5TROUBLESHOOTINGIf any trouble happens on your Jet Boat, use this section to check for possible cause. If

5-2TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PageEngine runs• FuelEmpty • Refill as soon as possible 3-3irregularly or Stale or • Have serviced at stalls cont

5-3EMERGENCY PROCEDURESTOWING THE JET BOAT➀Bow eyeThe Jet Boat should be towed only if itbecomes inoperative.The towing rope should be long enoughso t

5-4JUMP STARTING➀Negative (–) jumper cable➁ Positive (+) jumper cableIf the boat batteries run down, theengines can be started in an emer-gency using

5-5JET PUMP CLEAN-OUT PROCEDURESEVERE INJURY OR DEATH MAYRESULT IF YOU IGNORE ANY OFTHE FOLLOWING:● Turn off and remove both ignitionkeys, remove lany

5-66) Firmly press the T-handle down untilit locks. Pull up on the handle toensure that the cap is locked inplace.● Be sure the caps are lockedsecurel