YAMAHA FX HO 2006 Owner's Guide

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1Fuel tank filler cap
2Intake grate
Prevents debris from getting into the jet pump.
3Speed sensor
4Stern eye
Use to attach rope for transporting or mooring.
5Stern drain plugs
Use to drain water in the bilge when the water-
craft is on dry land.
6Reverse gate
Controls direction of jet thrust when in reverse.
7Ride plate
8Jet thrust nozzle
Changes the direction of jet thrust according
to handlebar position.9Reboarding step
(for FX Cruiser High Output)
Use to board the watercraft in water.
0Electric bilge pilot outlet
ACleat
Use to attach a towrope for pulling water-skier,
or a rope for mooring the watercraft.
BHandgrip
Use for suppor t when boarding the watercraft
or when seated facing rearward and acting as
a spotter for a water-skier.
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1Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS) selector
Use to select the trim angle of the watercraft.
2QSTS shift lock lever
3Start switch
Push to start the engine.
4Engine shut-off switch
Remove the clip to stop the engine and dis-
able it from starting.
5Clip
Insert into the engine shut-off switch to enable
starting of the engine.
Remove to stop the engine or prevent acci-
dental star ting of the engine or unauthorized
use of the watercraft.
6Rearview mirrors
7Multifunction meter
Use to check watercraft operation.8Shift lever
Use to put the watercraft into forward or
reverse.
9Throttle lever
Use to accelerate and decelerate.
0Tilt lever
Use to adjust the tilt of the handlebars.
AGlove compartment
BRemote control transmitter
CEngine stop switch
Push to stop the engine normally.
DEngine shut-off cord (lanyard)
Attach to wrist so that the engine stops if the
operator falls off the watercraft.
EWatertight compartment
FBeverage holder
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1Air filter case
2Water separator
3Fuel tank
4Battery
5Flush hose connector
Use to flush the engine cooling water pas-
sages.
6Electrical box
Protects electrical components from water.
7Oil tank8Muffler
9Spark plugs/Spark plug caps/Ignition coils
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EJU10090
Operation of controls and
other functions
EJU12110
Rear seat
To remove the rear seat:
Pull the rear seat latch 1 up, and then
pull the seat off.
To install the rear seat:
Insert the projections on the front of the
seat into the stays on the deck, and then
push the rear of the seat down to lock it in
place securely.
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EJU18590
Front seat
To remove the front seat:
1. Remove the rear seat.
2. Pull the front seat latch 1 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
push the rear of the seat down to lock it
in place.
2. Install the rear seat.
NOTE:@ Make sure that the seats are properly
secured before operating the watercraft.
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EJU10110
Hood
To open the hood, push the latch 1
down, and then lift the hood up.
To close the hood, push the hood down to
lock it in place.
NOTE:@ Make sure that the hood is properly secured
before operating the watercraft.
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EJU10120
Fuel tank filler cap
To remove the fuel tank filler cap 1, turn it
counterclockwise.
NOTE:@ Make sure that the fuel tank filler cap is
properly secured before operating the water-
craft.
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EJU22360
Remote control transmitter
The Yamaha Security System and low-
RPM mode settings are selected using the
remote control transmitter. (See “Yamaha
Security System/Low-RPM mode” on page
2-20 for information on using the remote
control transmitter.)
CAUTION:@ The Yamaha Security System and low-
RPM mode settings can only be selected
using the remote control transmitter.
Observe the following precautions to
protect your remote control transmitter:

Store the remote control transmitter
carefully so it will not be lost. When
operating the watercraft, use the trans-
mitter holder 1 in the watertight com-
partment. If you accidentally lose your
remote control transmitter, contact a
Yamaha dealer.

While the remote control transmitter
has been designed for use in wet envi-
ronments, it should not be operated
underwater or submerged for an
extended length of time. If it gets wet,
dry it with a soft, dry cloth.

Keep the remote control transmitter
away from high temperatures and do
not place it in direct sunlight.

Do not drop the remote control trans-
mitter, subject it to strong shocks, or
place any heavy items on it.

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the trans-
mitter. Do not use detergent, alcohol,
or other chemicals.

If the remote control transmitter needs
a new battery or is not operating prop-
erly, contact a Yamaha dealer. Do not
attempt to replace the battery yourself.
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NOTE:@ While the engine is running, input from the
remote control transmitter is not received.
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For Canada only
IC (Industry Canada) rules:
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions; (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
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EJU10150
Engine stop switch
Push this switch 1 (red button) to stop
the engine normally.
EJU10160
Engine shut-off switch
Insert the clip 1, on the end of the engine
shut-off cord 2, under the engine shut-off
switch 3 (black button). The engine will stop
automatically when the clip is removed from
the switch, such as if the operator falls off
the watercraft.
WARNING@
Always attach the engine shut-off cord
to your wrist and the clip to the engine
shut-off switch BEFORE starting the
engine.

To prevent accidental starting of the
engine or unauthorized use by chil-
dren or others, always remove the clip
from the shut-off switch when the
engine is not running.
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EJU21160
Start switch
Push the start switch 1 (green button) to
start the engine.
NOTE:@ The engine will not start when the lock mode
of the Yamaha Security System has been
selected or the clip is removed from the
engine shut-off switch. (See page 2-20 for
Yamaha Security System and low-RPM
mode selection procedures.)
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Throttle lever
Squeeze the throttle lever 1 to increase
engine speed.
Release the throttle lever to decrease
engine speed or to return it to the idle posi-
tion.
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