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ler, jet pump housing, and jet thrust noz- (3) Connect the other end of the negative (–)
zle. jumper cable to an engine hanger.
If debris is difficult to remove, consult a
Yamaha dealer. 2 3
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Jumping the battery 4
If the watercraft battery has run down, the en- 1
gine can be started using a 12-volt booster
battery and jumper cables.
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Connecting the jumper cables
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To avoid battery explosion and serious 1 Positive (+) jumper cable
damage to the electrical system: 2 Booster battery
 Do not reverse the polarity of the jumper 3 Negative (–) jumper cable
4 Engine hanger
cables when connecting to the batter-
ies. (4) Start the engine, and then disconnect the
 Do not connect the negative (–) jumper jumper cables by reversing the steps
cable to the negative (–) terminal of the above. (See page 27 for information on
watercraft battery. starting the engine.)
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Towing the watercraft
ble to the negative (–) jumper cable.
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(1) Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to
the positive (+) battery terminals of both  The operator of the towing boat must
batteries. keep speed to a minimum and avoid
(2) Connect one end of the negative (–) traffic or obstacles which could be a
jumper cable to the negative (–) battery hazard to the operator on the water-
terminal of the booster battery. craft.
 The towline should be long enough so
that the watercraft will not collide with
the towing boat when slowing down.
If the watercraft becomes inoperative in the
water, it can be towed to shore.
To tow the watercraft:
Use a towline that is three times the com-
bined length of the towing boat and the wa-
tercraft.

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