Yamaha LS2000 User manual

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

1st Edition, July 1999

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

SAFETY INFORMATION

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE & CARE

TROUBLESHOOTING & SPECIAL PROCEDURES

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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SAFETY INFORMATION 1

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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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