Yamaha FX SHO, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...2009 WaveRunner FX SHO FX Cruiser SHO OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL F1W F8199 11 LIT 18626 08 16 U S A Edition Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft ...

Page 2: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft This manual should stay with the WaveRunner if it is sold UF1W11E0 book Page 1 Tuesday May 27 2008 8 50 AM ...

Page 3: ...hould remain with it even if the watercraft is subsequently sold In this manual information of particular impor tance is distinguished in the following ways The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTEN TION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED WARNING EWJ00071 A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa tion which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury NOTICE ECJ00091 A NOTICE indicates special p...

Page 4: ... switch 33 Engine shut off switch 33 Start switch 33 Right handlebar switches 34 Throttle lever 34 Cooling water pilot outlets 34 Steering system 35 Tilt lever 35 Shift lever 36 Quick Shift Trim System QSTS selector 36 Handgrip 38 Reboarding step 38 Bow eye 38 Stern eyes 39 Pull up cleats for FX Cruiser SHO 39 Yamaha Engine Management System YEMS 39 Yamaha Security System 39 No wake mode 41 Cruise...

Page 5: ... oil filter 89 Air filter element 89 Checking the jet thrust nozzle angle 89 Checking the shift cable 90 Checking and adjusting the throttle cable 90 Cleaning and adjusting the spark plugs 92 Lubrication points 93 Checking the battery 95 Fuel injection system 96 Specifications 97 Specifications 97 Trouble recovery 98 Troubleshooting 98 Troubleshooting chart 98 Emergency procedures 101 Cleaning the...

Page 6: ...JU30281 Primary Identification PRI ID number The PRI ID number is stamped on a plate at tached inside the engine compartment MODEL FX1800 H FX SHO FX1800A H FX Cruiser SHO EJU30300 Hull Identification Number HIN The HIN is stamped on a plate attached to the aft deck EJU30310 Engine serial number The engine serial number is stamped on a plate attached to the engine unit 1 Primary Identification PRI...

Page 7: ...OWNER S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE ENGINE FAMILY 9YMXM1 814GA CATÉGORIE DU MOTEUR 9YMXM1 814GA SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS CE MOTEUR EST CONFORME AUX NORMES D ÉMISSIONS 2009 EPA DES É U ET DE LA CALIFORNIE POUR MOTEURS NAUTIQUES SI POUR CONNAÎTRE LES SPÉCIFICATIONS ET LES RÉGLAGES À EFFECTUER CONSULTEZ LE MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE FUEL UNLEADED REGULAR GASOLINE VALVE LASH mm IN 0 14 0 23 EX 0 28 0 37 ...

Page 8: ...75 lower emis sions than conventional carbureted two stroke engines These engines are equivalent to the U S EPA s 2006 standards for marine engines Two Stars Very Low Emission The two star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board s Personal Water craft and Outboard marine engine 2004 ex haust emission standards Engines meeting these standards have 20 lower emissions than One Star...

Page 9: ...ssion engines Four Stars Super Ultra Low Emission The four star label identifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board s Sterndrive and Inboard marine engine 2009 exhaust emission standards Personal Watercraft and Outboard marine engines may also comply with these standards Engines meeting these standards have 90 lower emissions than One Star Low Emission engines UF1W11E0 book Page 4 Tuesday M...

Page 10: ... 5 EJU30451 Important labels Read the following labels before operating this watercraft If you need any additional informa tion contact a Yamaha dealer 13 11 4 5 9 1 3 7 12 6 8 10 2 UF1W11E0 book Page 5 Tuesday May 27 2008 8 50 AM ...

Page 11: ...eral and important labels 6 EJU35911 Warning labels If any of these labels are damaged or missing contact a Yamaha dealer for replacements 2 1 F1W U41B1 00 UF1W11E0 book Page 6 Tuesday May 27 2008 8 50 AM ...

Page 12: ...General and important labels 7 UF1W11E0 book Page 7 Tuesday May 27 2008 8 50 AM ...

Page 13: ...General and important labels 8 EJU35923 Other labels UF1W11E0 book Page 8 Tuesday May 27 2008 8 50 AM ...

Page 14: ...General and important labels 9 The following label indicates the correct direction to upright a capsized watercraft UF1W11E0 book Page 9 Tuesday May 27 2008 8 50 AM ...

Page 15: ...n contained in these materi als EJU30730 Limitations on who may operate the watercraft Yamaha recommends a minimum operator age of 16 years old Adults must supervise use by minors Know the operator age and training require ments for your state A boating safety course is recommended and may be re quired in your state You can find local rules by contacting the United States Coast Guard USCG the Nati...

Page 16: ...t hard for others to avoid you or un derstand where you are going Avoid areas with submerged objects or shallow water Take early action to avoid collisions Re member watercraft and other boats do not have brakes Do not release the throttle lever when trying to steer away from objects you need throt tle to steer Always check throttle and steer ing controls before starting the watercraft Ride within...

Page 17: ...nce from shore you should be accompanied by another boat or watercraft but make sure you stay a safe distance away It s good common sense Never operate in water that is less than 60 cm 2 ft deep from the bottom of the water craft otherwise you increase your chance of hitting a submerged object which could result in injury This watercraft is not equipped with lighting required for night operation D...

Page 18: ...rotection Although helmets cannot protect against all foreseeable impacts a helmet might reduce your injuries in a collision with a boat or other obstacle A helmet may have potential safety haz ards as well Falling into the water could risk the chance of the helmet catching wa ter commonly known as bucketing and the resulting strain on your neck could cause choking severe and permanent neck injuri...

Page 19: ... the engine stops if you the operator fall off After riding remove the engine shut off cord lanyard from the wa tercraft to avoid accidental starting or unau thorized use by children or others Scan carefully for swimmers and stay away from swimming areas Swimmers are hard to see and you could accidentally hit some one in the water Avoid being hit by another boat You should always take the responsi...

Page 20: ... Rules of the Road for more information Visual distress signals It is recommended that a U S Coast Guard approved pyrotechnic device be stored in a waterproof container on your watercraft A mirror can also be used as an emergency signal Contact a Yamaha dealer or the U S Coast Guard for more information Watch A watch is helpful so you will know how long you have been operating the watercraft Towli...

Page 21: ...s in turning by continuing to supply some thrust while the watercraft is deceler ating but you can turn more sharply if you apply throttle while turning the handlebars The OTS system does not function below planing speeds or when the engine is off Once the engine slows down the watercraft will no longer turn in response to handlebar input until you apply throttle again or you reach trolling speed ...

Page 22: ...air loose clothing or PFD straps can become entan gled in moving parts resulting in severe in jury or drowning Never insert any object into the jet thrust nozzle while the engine is running Severe injury or death could result from coming in contact with the rotating parts of the jet pump Stop the engine and remove the clip from the engine shut off switch before removing any debris or weeds which m...

Page 23: ...ing risks while water skiing The skier should wear an approved PFD preferably a brightly colored one so boat operators can see the skier The skier should wear protective clothing Severe internal injuries can occur if water is forced into body cavities as a result of falling into the water Normal swimwear does not adequately protect against forceful water entry into the rectum or vagina The skier s...

Page 24: ... ply enough throttle to raise the skier Make smooth wide turns The watercraft is capable of very sharp turns which could ex ceed the abilities of the skier Keep the skier at least 50 m 150 ft about twice the dis tance of a standard ski rope from any po tential hazard Be alert to the hazard of the ski rope handle snapping back at the watercraft when the skier falls or is unable to get up on the ski...

Page 25: ...ight of way has the duty to continue its course and speed except to avoid an immediate collision When you main tain your direction and speed the other vessel will be able to determine how best to avoid you Give way vessel The vessel which does not have the right of way has the duty to take positive and timely action to stay out of the way of the stand on vessel Normally you should not cross in fro...

Page 26: ...uld Overtaking If you are passing another vessel you are the give way vessel This means that the other vessel is expected to maintain its course and speed You must stay out of its way until you are clear of it Likewise if another vessel is passing you you should maintain your speed and direction so that the other vessel can steer itself around you Other special situations There are three other rul...

Page 27: ... system of buoyage Simply put buoys and markers have an arrangement of shapes colors num bers and lights to show which side of the buoy a boater should pass on when navigat ing in a particular direction The markings on these buoys are oriented from the perspective of being entered from seaward the boater is going towards the harbor Red buoys are passed on your starboard right side when proceeding ...

Page 28: ... restricted areas danger areas and general information Remember markings may vary by geograph ic location Always consult local boating au thorities before riding your watercraft in unfamiliar waters UF1W11E0 book Page 23 Tuesday May 27 2008 8 50 AM ...

Page 29: ...n learning course available to the public Upon successful completion of 80 percent or better the user can request a certificate of comple tion by mail or can download one immediate ly The Online Boating Safety Course provided by the Boat US Foundation is ap proved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators NASBLA and recognized by the United States Coast Guard This course meet...

Page 30: ...these is unavoidable ride slowly and obey all laws Proper maintenance is necessary to ensure that the exhaust emission and sound levels of your watercraft will continue to be within regu lated limits You have the responsibility to make sure that the recommended mainte nance in this owner s operator s manual is carried out Remember pollution can be harmful to the environment Do not refuel or add oi...

Page 31: ...s Front view 11 8 9 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 1 Handlebars 2 Rear seat 3 Front seat 4 Footwell 5 Sponsons 6 Gunwale 7 Pull up cleat for FX Cruiser SHO 8 Cooling water pilot outlet 9 Bow eye 10 Hood 11 Fuel tank filler cap UF1W11E0 book Page 26 Tuesday May 27 2008 8 50 AM ...

Page 32: ... 4 3 9 1 Intake grate 2 Speed sensor 3 Stern eyes 4 Stern drain plugs 5 Reverse gate 6 Ride plate 7 Jet thrust nozzle 8 Reboarding step 9 Boarding platform 10 Electric bilge pilot outlet 11 Cleat 12 Handgrip UF1W11E0 book Page 27 Tuesday May 27 2008 8 50 AM ...

Page 33: ...ch 7 Engine shut off cord lanyard 8 Quick Shift Trim System QSTS selector 9 QSTS selector lock lever 10 Multifunction information center 11 Beverage holder 12 Rearview mirrors 13 Throttle lever 14 Shift lever 15 Tilt lever 16 Glove compartment 17 Up switch for cruise assist 18 Down switch for cruise assist 19 SET switch for cruise assist 20 NO WAKE MODE switch UF1W11E0 book Page 28 Tuesday May 27 ...

Page 34: ...ent 1 3 6 4 2 5 10 8 7 9 1 Engine cover 2 Air filter case 3 Water separator 4 Fuel tank 5 Battery 6 Flushing hose connector 7 Electrical box 8 Engine oil filler cap 9 Spark plug cap 10 Dipstick UF1W11E0 book Page 29 Tuesday May 27 2008 8 50 AM ...

Page 35: ...he stays on the deck and then push the rear of the seat down to lock it in place Make sure that the seat is securely installed before operating the watercraft To remove the front seat 1 Remove the rear seat 2 Pull the front seat latch up and then pull the seat off To install the front seat 1 Insert the projections on the front of the seat into the stays on the deck and then 1 Seat latch 1 Seat lat...

Page 36: ... tank filler cap The fuel tank filler cap is located under the hood To remove the fuel tank filler cap open the hood and then turn the cap counterclockwise See page 31 for hood opening and closing procedures To install the fuel tank filler cap turn it clock wise until it stops Make sure that the fuel tank filler cap and the hood are securely closed be fore operating the watercraft EJU34844 Remote ...

Page 37: ...t ter subject it to strong shocks or place any heavy items on it Use a soft dry cloth to clean the remote control transmitter Do not use deter gent alcohol or other chemicals Do not attempt to disassemble the re mote control transmitter yourself Other wise the transmitter may not operate properly If the transmitter needs a new battery contact a Yamaha dealer TIP While the engine is running input f...

Page 38: ...tically when the clip is removed from the switch such as if the operator falls off the wa tercraft Remove the engine shut off cord lanyard from the watercraft when the engine is not running to prevent unauthorized use by children or others EJU36281 Start switch Push the start switch green button to start the engine The engine will not start under any of the fol lowing conditions 1 Engine stop swit...

Page 39: ...ation EJU31210 Throttle lever Squeeze the throttle lever to increase engine speed Release the throttle lever to decrease engine speed or to return it to the idle position EJU36740 Cooling water pilot outlets This watercraft is equipped with cooling water pilot outlets on the port left and starboard right sides of the watercraft When the engine is running cooling water is circulated in the engine a...

Page 40: ...aha En gine Management System YEMS that in cludes an off throttle steering OTS system It will activate at planing speeds should you attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing the throttle lever The OTS system assists in turning by continuing to supply some thrust while the watercraft is decelerating but you can turn more sharply if you apply throttle while turning the handlebars The OTS syste...

Page 41: ...erse or forward When the shift lever is in the reverse position the watercraft can be launched from a trailer or backed up out of tight spots where you can not turn around easily EJU31312 Quick Shift Trim System QSTS selector The QSTS selector is located at the left han dlebar grip and is used to adjust the trim angle of the watercraft Operating the QSTS selector changes the an gle of the jet thru...

Page 42: ...ns To enhance particular types of performance select bow down or bow up EJU31330 Bow down Turn the QSTS selector to a or b and the bow will go down while the watercraft is on plane Bow down puts more of the bow in the water This gives the watercraft more hook which enhances turning performance This position will also help the watercraft get up on plane more quickly At higher speeds however the wat...

Page 43: ...d result in severe injury EWJ00021 FX SHO FX Cruiser SHO EJU34862 Reboarding step The reboarding step provides a handhold and footstep for boarding the watercraft WARNING Do not use the reboarding step to lift the watercraft The reboarding step is not designed to support the watercraft s weight If the reboarding step breaks the watercraft could fall which could result in severe injury EWJ01211 NOT...

Page 44: ...his model is equipped with an integrated computerized management system that con trols and adjusts ignition timing fuel injection engine diagnostics and the off throttle steer ing OTS system EJU31381 Yamaha Security System The Yamaha Security System functions to help prevent unauthorized use or theft of the watercraft The engine cannot be started if the security system is in the lock mode The en g...

Page 45: ...modes of this system can only be selected while the engine is stopped LOCK When the lock button on the remote control transmitter is pressed briefly the beeper sounds once and the UNLOCK indicator light goes off This indicates the lock mode is selected and the engine cannot be started UNLOCK When the unlock button on the remote control transmitter is pressed briefly the beeper sounds two or three ...

Page 46: ...l mode and the low RPM mode Normal mode The watercraft can be ridden normally in this mode If the beeper sounds two times the normal mode is activated Low RPM mode Maximum engine speed r min in this mode is limited to approximately 70 of the maximum engine speed in the normal mode If the beeper sounds three times the low RPM mode is activated and the L MODE in dicator light comes on EJU37011 No wa...

Page 47: ...in the digital speedometer display Keep the throttle lever in the idle position when the no wake mode is acti vated TIP The digital speedometer display flashes con tinually while the no wake mode is activated To deactivate the no wake mode Perform one of the following procedures The beeper sounds two times quickly and the dig ital speedometer display stops flashing when the no wake mode is deactiv...

Page 48: ...ing push the SET switch When the cruise assist is activat ed the beeper sounds three times quick ly and the digital speedometer display starts flashing To keep the cruise assist activated be sure to keep the throttle le ver squeezed further than the position at which the cruise assist was set releasing the throttle lever will deactivate the cruise assist TIP The digital speedometer display flashes...

Page 49: ...maximum of five incre ments above or below the initial cruise assist setting To deactivate the cruise assist Relax your grip on the throttle lever The beeper sounds two times quickly and the dig ital speedometer display stops flashing when the cruise assist is deactivated TIP The cruise assist is also deactivated when the engine is stopped EJU34903 Multifunction information center The multifunctio...

Page 50: ...og speedometer tachometer The analog speedometer tachometer can be used as a speedometer or a tachometer To switch between the speedometer and the tachometer functions push the Speed RPM button for at least 1 second when the multi function information center is operating The SPEED indicator light comes on when the analog speedometer is selected The 1 Analog speedometer tachometer and indi cator li...

Page 51: ...ers on the meter show the engine speed 100 r min when the ta chometer function is selected EJU36800 SPEED indicator light The SPEED indicator light comes on when the analog speedometer is selected The SPEED indicator light blinks three times in the following instances The analog speedometer tachometer is switched to the speedometer function when miles are selected as the display units The display ...

Page 52: ...ation EJU35010 L MODE indicator light The L MODE indicator light comes on when the low RPM mode is selected See page 41 for more information EJU35021 Left multifunction display and operation buttons The left multifunction display is equipped with the following functions 1 WARNING indicator light 1 UNLOCK indicator light 1 L MODE indicator light 1 Fuel level meter 2 Fuel level warning indicator 3 H...

Page 53: ... blinks three times if miles are selected as the display units when the multifunction information center starts op erating or if the display units are switched to miles TIP Kilometers are selected as the display units at the Yamaha factory EJU31512 Fuel level meter The fuel level meter is provided for convenient fuel level checking while riding The fuel level meter has eight segments which show th...

Page 54: ...displayed on the voltmeter and if the voltage is above 18 1 volts HI is displayed on the voltmeter If HI or LO is displayed return to shore and if necessary have a Yamaha dealer check the charging system and the battery EJU36811 Fuel level warning indicator If the fuel remaining in the fuel tank drops to about 18 L 4 8 US gal 4 0 Imp gal the low est two fuel level segments the fuel level warning i...

Page 55: ...n come on The buzzer also begins to sound intermittent ly and then it sounds continuously After the light and indicator start to blink and the buzzer sounds the engine speed is limited to help prevent damage If this occurs immediately reduce the engine speed return to shore and then check for wa ter discharge at the port left cooling water pi lot outlets while the engine is running If there is no ...

Page 56: ... side of the multifunction information cen ter To switch the display mode push the Mode Reset button for less than 1 second The display mode changes in the following or der Compass Average speed Tripmeter Trip timer Fuel consumption per hour Fuel consumption per kilometer mile Water temperature Air temperature To switch the display units between kilome ters liters degrees Celsius and miles gal lon...

Page 57: ...rating conditions Use this func tion as a reference only Average speed This display shows the average speed in miles per hour AV MPH or kilometers per hour AV KMH since it was reset Tripmeter This display shows the distance traveled in miles MILES or kilometers KM since it was reset Trip timer This display shows the hours of operation TRIPTM since it was reset 1 Volt Hour button 2 SPEED indicator ...

Page 58: ...re Air temperature This display shows the ambient air tempera ture E TEMP environmental temperature Average speed Tripmeter Trip timer modes Average speed distance traveled and trip time are recorded once measurements have started regardless of the current display To start the measurements push the Start Stop button for less than 1 second The beeper sounds once To stop the measurements push the St...

Page 59: ...rely closed watertight compart ment is waterproof If you carry objects that must be kept dry such as the manuals put them in a waterproof bag or in the watertight compartment Make sure that the storage compartments are closed securely before operating the water craft EJU36832 Front storage compartment The front storage compartment is located at the bow To open the front storage compartment pull th...

Page 60: ...e glove compartment knob to lock the lid in place EJU31760 Seat storage compartment The seat storage compartment is located un der the rear seat To open the seat storage compartment re move the rear seat See page 30 for rear seat removal and installation procedures 1 Glove compartment knob 1 Glove compartment 1 1 Glove compartment Capacity 5 9 L 1 6 US gal 1 3 Imp gal Load limit 1 0 kg 2 lb 1 Seat...

Page 61: ...ment The watertight compartment is located on the port left side of the watercraft To open the watertight compartment turn the cap counterclockwise To close the watertight compartment turn the cap clockwise until it stops 1 Beverage holder 1 Watertight compartment cap 2 Watertight compartment Watertight compartment Capacity 2 7 L 0 7 US gal 0 6 Imp gal Load limit 1 0 kg 2 2 lb 1 1 2 UF1W11E0 book ...

Page 62: ...anol and therefore must not be used in this watercraft All ethanol blends containing more than 10 ethanol can cause fuel system damage or en gine performance problems Yamaha does not recommend gasohol con taining methanol because it can cause fuel system damage and engine performance problems To fill the fuel tank 1 Before refueling turn off the engine Do not stand or sit on the watercraft Never r...

Page 63: ...EJU31891 Engine oil NOTICE ECJ00281 Use only 4 stroke engine oil Usage of 2 stroke engine oil could result in severe en gine damage Make sure that the engine oil is at the speci fied level Add oil as necessary See page 61 for engine oil level checking procedures Use a combination of the recommended SAE and API engine oil classifications shown in the chart below Fuel tank capacity 70 L 18 5 US gal ...

Page 64: ...ked in place 65 Shift lever and reverse gate Check for proper operation 65 QSTS Check for proper operation 66 Fuel and oil Check the fuel and oil levels and replenish if neces sary Check the hoses and tanks for leakage 61 61 Water separator Check for water and drain if necessary 62 Battery Check the electrolyte level and battery condition 63 Hood Check that the hood is securely closed 31 Front and...

Page 65: ... operation checks should be made each time the watercraft is used These checks can be completed in a short time It is worth the time spent to ensure safety and reliability UF1W11E0 book Page 60 Tuesday May 27 2008 8 50 AM ...

Page 66: ...uel tank See page 31 for hood opening and closing procedures 2 Remove the seats See page 30 for seat removal and installation procedures 3 Check the fuel level in the fuel tank and replenish if necessary See page 57 for filling procedures 4 Install the fuel tank filler cap and then close the hood and install the seats EJU36882 Engine oil level Check the engine oil level before each use WARNING EWJ...

Page 67: ...ngine oil settles TIP The difference between the minimum and maximum level marks on the dipstick is equal to approximately 1 liter of engine oil 7 Repeat steps 3 6 until the engine oil is at the proper level 8 Install the engine oil filler cap and then install the seats EJU32420 Water separator Check the water separator for water The wa ter separator retains any water that may have entered through...

Page 68: ...the watercraft and perform the following procedure To drain water from the bilge 1 Remove the stern drain plugs 2 Raise the bow of the watercraft until the water drains 3 After the water has drained wipe the bilge with dry rags to make sure that it is thoroughly dry 4 Install the stern drain plugs NOTICE Before installing the stern drain plugs clean the drain plug threads to remove any foreign mat...

Page 69: ...t the fire extinguisher into the container and then install the cap and tighten it securely To check the fire extinguisher see the instruc tions supplied by the fire extinguisher manu facturer Always keep the fire extinguisher in the fire extinguisher container Always carry a fire extinguisher on board A fire extinguisher is not standard equipment with this watercraft If you do not have one contac...

Page 70: ... no free play between the handlebars and the jet thrust nozzle Push the handlebars back and forth to check that the tilt lever and handlebars are locked in place See Tilt lever on page 35 for more in formation EJU36581 Shift lever and reverse gate WARNING EWJ00031 Do not touch the reverse gate while the shift lever is being operated otherwise you could be pinched Check the shift lever and reverse ...

Page 71: ...lever and check that it returns smoothly to its original position when released 2 Check that the QSTS selector turns smoothly when the lever is squeezed and check that the selector locks in place at each position when the lever is released 3 Check that the angle of the jet thrust noz zle changes when the QSTS selector is shifted from neutral to bow up or bow down If the mechanism does not work pro...

Page 72: ...shut off cord lanyard or tie it together The engine shut off cord lanyard may not pull free when the oper ator falls off allowing the watercraft to continue to run and cause an accident EWJ01220 EJU32671 Switches NOTICE ECJ00410 Do not run the engine for more than 15 seconds when checking the switches on land without supplying water otherwise the engine could overheat Check the start switch the en...

Page 73: ... wa ter See page 34 for more information EJU32711 Multifunction information center Check the multifunction information center for proper operation while the watercraft is in the water See page 44 for information on proper operation of the multifunction information cen ter 1 Start switch 2 Engine stop switch 3 Engine shut off switch 4 Clip 5 Engine shut off cord lanyard 4 1 3 5 2 UF1W11E0 book Page...

Page 74: ...e first 5 minutes run the engine at trolling speed only For the 30 minutes of operation after that keep the engine speed below 5000 r min For the 1 hour of operation after that keep the engine speed below 6000 r min 3 Proceed with normal operation EJU32801 Launching the watercraft When launching the watercraft make sure that there are no obstacles behind you Use the remote control transmitter to s...

Page 75: ...soon as the engine starts to run If the engine does not start in 5 seconds release the start switch wait 15 seconds and then try again The engine will not start if the throttle lever is squeezed NOTICE Never push the start switch while the engine is run ning Do not operate the start switch for more than 5 seconds otherwise the battery will be discharged and the engine will not start Also the start...

Page 76: ...1 Release the throttle lever and let the en gine speed return to idle 2 Pull the shift lever toward you To shift into forward 1 Release the throttle lever and let the en gine speed return to idle 2 Push the shift lever away from you EJU32882 Leaving the watercraft If leaving the watercraft select the lock mode of the Yamaha Security System and remove the engine shut off cord lanyard to reduce the ...

Page 77: ...e 59 The short time spent checking the water craft will reward you with added safety and re liability Check state and local laws before operating your watercraft Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep a safe distance away from people objects and other watercraft Select a wide area to learn in where there is good visibility and light boat traffic Use the buddy system operate with some one near...

Page 78: ...ft alone enough to be able to acquire the necessary skills The passengers must always wear a U S Coast Guard approved PFD and a wetsuit bottom or equivalent Do not give a ride to children whose feet can not reach the floor of the footwell The pas sengers should hold on firmly either to the person in front of them or to the handgrip pro vided and keep their feet on the floor of the footwell Never a...

Page 79: ... all direc tions before starting off EJU33111 Boarding and starting from a dock 1 Board the watercraft from the side 2 Attach the engine shut off cord lanyard to your left wrist and then attach the clip to the engine shut off switch 3 Push the watercraft away from the dock grip the handlebars with both hands place both feet on the floor of the footwell start the engine and then look in all direc t...

Page 80: ...equipped with a reboarding step which you can lower to make reboarding easier The step returns automatically to the up position after you have boarded EJU33164 Boarding with passengers WARNING EWJ00660 Severe internal injuries can occur if water is forced into body cavities as a result of being near the jet thrust nozzle Do not ap ply throttle until the passengers are seated with their feet on the...

Page 81: ...ding both the passengers and the operator should try to balance the watercraft 5 Check that the passengers have their feet on the floor of the footwell and are securely holding on to the person in front of them or to the handgrip provided Nev er allow a passenger to ride in front of the operator 6 Start the engine look in all directions and then accelerate to planing speed To board when it is diff...

Page 82: ...uprighting can cause injury Be sure to shut the engine off by pulling on the engine shut off cord lanyard to remove the clip from the engine shut off switch Do not put your hands in the intake grate If the watercraft capsizes turn it over immedi ately Be sure to carefully follow the procedures be low to prevent injury or damage to the water craft 1 Remove the clip from the engine shut off switch 2...

Page 83: ...ottle to steer A collision could result in severe injury or death When operating at higher speeds make gradual turns or slow down before turn ing Sharp high speed turns may cause the watercraft to slide sideways or spin throwing the operator and passengers overboard which could cause an injury Steering control depends on the combination of handlebar position and the amount of throt tle Water sucke...

Page 84: ...tle steering OTS system It will activate at planing speeds should you attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing the throttle lever see condition C above The OTS system assists in turning by continu ing to supply some thrust while the watercraft is decelerating but you can turn more sharply if you apply throttle while turning the handle bars The OTS system does not function be low planing spe...

Page 85: ...ut 100 m 330 ft before you reach the intended beach ing area 2 Approach the beach slowly and stop the engine before reaching land Remember you need throttle to steer 3 Get off the watercraft and pull it up on the beach NOTICE Small pebbles sand seaweed and other debris can be sucked into the jet intake and impair or damage the impeller Always stop the engine and get off the watercraft before beach...

Page 86: ...f the jet unit components and hull finish Ma rine organisms and corrosion are some of the conditions that can adversely affect the life of many watercraft components 1 Remove the watercraft from the water 2 Wash down the hull handlebars and jet unit with fresh water 3 Remove the seats and check the engine compartment for water To drain excess water remove the stern drain plugs and then raise the b...

Page 87: ...ment to air dry completely before installing the seats EJU33462 Transporting Before putting the watercraft on a trailer or transporting it be sure to put the shift lever in the forward position When transporting the watercraft on a trailer secure the tie downs to the trailer through the bow eye and stern eyes NOTICE Do not attach ropes or tie downs to any part of the watercraft other than the bow ...

Page 88: ...ater tap using a garden hose TIP A garden hose is not included 5 Start the engine and then immediately turn the water supply on until water flows out continually from the jet thrust nozzle NOTICE Do not run the engine for more than 15 seconds without supply ing water or over 4000 r min on land otherwise the engine could overheat ECJ01050 TIP If you will be storing the watercraft for a pro longed p...

Page 89: ...d fully charge it if necessary NOTICE Always keep the battery charged Storing a discharged battery can cause permanent battery damage ECJ00101 To check the condition of the battery check the specific gravity of the electrolyte or mea sure the voltage at both battery terminals Charge the battery if the voltage is less than 12 volts It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer check the specific gravit...

Page 90: ... sure to turn off the engine when you perform maintenance unless otherwise specified If you are not familiar with ma chine servicing this work should be done by a Yamaha dealer or other qualified me chanic A service manual is available for purchase through a Yamaha dealer for owners who have the mechanical skills tools and other equipment necessary to perform mainte nance not covered by this owner...

Page 91: ...86 wrench may also be necessary to tighten nuts and bolts 1 Tool bag 2 Screwdriver 3 16 mm box wrench 4 10 12 mm box wrench 5 Pliers 6 Open end wrench 7 Garden hose adapter UF1W11E0 book Page 86 Tuesday May 27 2008 8 50 AM ...

Page 92: ...ark plugs Check clean adjust 92 Lubrication points Lubricate 93 Internal engine components Lubricate 2 50 hours or 12 months QSTS cables Lubricate Intermediate hous ing Lubricate 93 Fuel system Check 89 Fuel tank Check clean 89 Trolling speed Check adjust 96 Throttle shaft Check Cooling water pas sages Flush 1 83 Water inlet strain er Check clean Bilge strainer Clean Electric bilge pump strainer C...

Page 93: ...ubber coupling Check Engine mount Check Nuts and bolts Check Air filter element Check 89 Engine oil Replace 50 hours or 12 months 89 Oil filter Replace 89 Valve clearance Check adjust Item Operation Initial Thereafter every Page 10 hours 50 hours 100 hours 100 hours 200 hours 6 months 12 months 12 months 24 months UF1W11E0 book Page 88 Tuesday May 27 2008 8 50 AM ...

Page 94: ...off Coming in con tact with or getting any engine oil on your clothes could result in burns NOTICE ECJ00991 Do not run the engine with too much or not enough oil in the engine otherwise the en gine could be damaged It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer change the engine oil However if you choose to change the oil on your own refer to the ser vice manual for this watercraft EJU34311 Air filter ...

Page 95: ...the throttle cable moves back to the set position smoothly and that the throttle lever free play is within specification Squeeze and release the throttle lever If the throttle lever does not return smoothly have a Yamaha dealer service it If the specified throttle lever free play cannot be obtained as described below have a Yamaha dealer make the adjustment FX SHO 1 Remove the eight screws and the...

Page 96: ...ide the rubber cover away from the ad juster and then loosen the locknut 3 Make sure that the handlebars are facing straight ahead and then adjust the free play by turning the adjuster 4 Hold the adjuster with one wrench while tightening the locknut with another wrench Slide the rubber cover to its orig inal position 1 Rubber cover 2 Locknut 3 Adjuster 4 Throttle lever free play Throttle lever fre...

Page 97: ...ugs periodi cally heat and deposits will cause the spark plugs to slowly break down and erode If elec trode erosion becomes excessive or if carbon and other deposits are excessive replace the spark plug with the specified plug To remove a spark plug 1 Remove the seats See page 30 for seat removal and installation procedures 2 Remove the engine cover screws and then remove the engine cover 3 Remove...

Page 98: ...de the spark plug cap and then install the cap Push the spark plug cap down until it is securely installed and then in stall the spark plug cap bolts and tighten them to the specified torque If the spark plug cap nearest the stern was removed secure the wiring harness by installing the plastic tie after installing the cap 5 Install the engine cover and engine cover screws and then install the seat...

Page 99: ...cable handlebar end Steering cable jet thrust nozzle end QSTS rod jet thrust nozzle end Shift cable shift lever end Shift cable reverse gate end Intermediate housing Fill the intermediate housing with water re sistant grease through the grease nipple using a grease gun 1 Adjuster UF1W11E0 book Page 94 Tuesday May 27 2008 8 50 AM ...

Page 100: ...move the battery Disconnect the negative battery lead first then the positive battery lead and breather hose and then remove the battery from the watercraft To replenish the battery 1 Make sure that the electrolyte level is be tween the maximum and minimum level marks 2 If the electrolyte level is low add distilled water to raise it to the specified level NOTICE Use only distilled water for replen...

Page 101: ...ged obstruct ed or not connected properly EWJ00451 EJU34491 Fuel injection system If the fuel injection system is malfunctioning have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft EJU34500 Checking the trolling speed 1 Place the watercraft in the water 2 Start the engine and warm it up Use the tachometer in the multifunction informa tion center to check the trolling speed If the trolling speed is out of ...

Page 102: ...on system Wet sump Cooling system Water Starting system Electric Ignition system T C I Spark plug LFR6A Spark plug gap 0 8 0 9 mm 0 031 0 035 in Battery capacity 12 V 19 0 Ah Charging system Flywheel magneto Drive unit Propulsion system Jet pump Jet pump type Axial flow single stage Impeller rotation Counterclockwise Jet thrust nozzle angle 24 0 24 0 Jet thrust nozzle trim angle 10 5 0 5 10 Fuel a...

Page 103: ...stall clip 33 Fuse Burned out Replace fuse and check wiring 102 Battery Run down Recharge 95 Poor terminal con nections Tighten as required 95 Terminal corroded Clean 84 Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Engine does not start Starter motor turns over Throttle lever Squeezed Release 33 Fuel Empty Refill as soon as pos sible 57 Stale or contaminat ed Have serviced by Yamaha dealer ...

Page 104: ...cked torn or damaged Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Electrical wir ing Loose connection Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Fuel injec tion system Faulty or clogged in jectors Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Warning light or in dicator blinks Fuel level Empty Refill as soon as pos sible 57 Oil pressure warning Oil pressure dropped Have serviced by Yamaha dealer 49 Engine over heated Jet intake clogged C...

Page 105: ...l activated Clean jet intake and cool engine 50 Oil pressure warning Engine speed reduc tion control activated Add oil 49 Spark plug Fouled or defective Replace 92 Incorrect heat range Replace 92 Gap incorrect Adjust 92 Spark plug cap Loose Connect properly 92 Electrical wir ing Loose connection Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Fuel Stale or contaminat ed Have serviced by Yamaha dealer 89 Air filter...

Page 106: ...the engine will overheat and may seize NOTICE If weeds or debris gets caught in the jet intake do not operate the watercraft above trolling speed until they have been removed ECJ00651 If there is any sign that the jet intake or impel ler is clogged with weeds or debris return to shore and check the intake and impeller Al ways stop the engine before beaching the wa tercraft 1 Place a suitable clean...

Page 107: ...positive battery terminals of both batteries 2 Connect one end of the negative jumper cable to the negative battery terminal of the booster battery 3 Connect the other end of the negative jumper cable to an engine hanger 4 Start the engine and then disconnect the jumper cables by reversing the steps above NOTICE Never push the start switch while the engine is running Do not operate the start switc...

Page 108: ...ded Substi tution with a fuse that has an improper rating can cause extensive electrical system damage and possible fire EWJ00801 5 Install the cap 6 Install the electrical box cover 7 Install the seats 1 Electrical box cover 1 1 Electrical box 2 Cap 3 Fuse 4 Spare fuse 1 Fuse puller Fuse amperage Battery fuse 30 A Main relay drive fuse 10 A Electronic throttle valve fuse 10 A Security system fuse...

Page 109: ...r less The bow must be kept up out of the water dur ing towing to prevent water from entering the engine compartment EJU36151 Submerged watercraft If the watercraft is submerged or flooded with water follow the procedure below and consult a Yamaha dealer as soon as possible Failure to do so could result in serious engine dam age 1 Beach the watercraft and remove the stern drain plugs to drain the ...

Page 110: ...licable Owner s Operator s Manual The owner of the watercraft shall give notice to an authorized Yamaha dealer of any and all apparent defects within ten 10 days of dis covery and make the watercraft available at that time for inspection and repairs at the dealer s place of business GENERAL EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY This warranty will not cover the repair of damage if the damage is a result of abus...

Page 111: ...ch new watercraft before sale 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 dealer is held responsible for his setup service and warranty repair work Q Is the warranty transferable to second owners A Yes The remainder of the existing warranty can be transferred upon request The ...

Page 112: ...ment per occurrence for any reasonable expenses you incur because your Yamaha needs covered service replacement vehicle rental emergency towing phone calls even food and lodging when you are away from home This superb cover age goes into effect when you purchase Y E S so it applies to any warranty repairs as well as covered repairs during your entire Y E S plan period Y E S coverage is honored at ...

Page 113: ...0 Engine serial number 1 Engine shut off cord lanyard 67 Engine shut off switch 33 Engine stop switch 33 Enjoy your watercraft responsibly 25 F Fire extinguisher 64 Flushing the cooling system 83 Front storage compartment 54 Fuel 57 Fuel and oil 57 Fuel injection system 96 Fuel level 61 Fuel level meter 48 Fuel level warning indicator 49 Fuel system checking 89 Fuel tank 89 Fuel tank filler cap 31...

Page 114: ... FX Cruiser SHO 51 RPM indicator light 46 Rules of the Road 20 S Seat storage compartment 55 Seats 30 Selecting the operation mode 41 SET switch 34 Shift cable checking 90 Shift lever 36 Shift lever and reverse gate 65 Shifting 71 Spark plugs cleaning and adjusting 92 SPEED indicator light 46 Star labels 3 Start switch 33 Starting the engine 69 Starting the watercraft 73 Steering system 35 65 Ster...

Page 115: ...Index YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE Y E S 107 Yamaha Security System 39 Yamaha Security System settings 40 UF1W11E0 book Page 3 Tuesday May 27 2008 8 50 AM ...

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