Owner-safe troubleshooting guide
Respond to a water-in-fuel warning
Stop operation and obtain qualified assistance without opening or draining the fuel-water separator.
Before you begin
Bring the boat under control, stop the engine and keep flames, sparks and other ignition sources away.
Safety
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. Do not open, drain, disconnect or reassemble the separator or fuel system as part of this guide.
Steps
Bring the boat under control and stop the engine when the water-in-fuel warning activates.
Safety: Keep flames, sparks and other ignition sources away.
Do not open, drain, disconnect or reassemble the fuel-water separator.
Safety: The separator contains gasoline; spillage or incorrect reassembly can cause fire or explosion.
Stop: Stop before any fuel-system opening or owner drain procedure.
Do not resume normal operation; arrange safe assistance appropriate to the boat and its location.
Stop: Do not operate with a known water-contaminated fuel condition.
Have a Yamaha dealer inspect the fuel system before normal operation.
When to stop
Do not resume normal operation or proceed with owner work when the water-in-fuel warning is active.
Professional help
Arrange safe assistance appropriate to the boat's location and have a Yamaha dealer inspect the fuel system before normal operation.