YAMAHA FX HO CRUISER 2021 Owners Manual

Read this manual carefully
before operating this watercraft.
OWNER’S/OPERAT OR’S MANUAL
2021 WaveRunner
FX HO
FX CRUISER HO
F3V-F8199-72-E0
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Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft. This manual
should stay with the WaveRunner if it is sold.
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Important manual information
EJU3759H
Declaration of Conformity for Personal Watercraft (PWC)
with the requirement s of Directive 2013/53/EU
Name of PWC Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Address: 2500 Shingai, Iwata, Shizuoka 438-8501, Japan
Name of Authorised Representative: YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Address: Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands
Name of Notified Body for exhau st and noise emission assessment: SNCH
FB1800-W / FX HO, FB1800A-W / FX CRUISER HO 0499
ID Number:
Address: 11, route de Luxembourg BP 32, Sandweiler, L-5230. Luxembourg
US-YAMA0001G021
Conformity assessment module used:
for construction:
for exhaust emissions:
for noise emissions:
DESCRIPTION OF WATERCRAFT
DESCRIPTION OF ENGINE A
A
Craft Identification Number : starting from
Model name / Commercial name : C
Design Category : Other Community Directive
s applied
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU
EN 55012:2007/A1:2009
Standards
EN 61000-6-2:2005
D
A1
A1B+C
B+CB+D
B+D B+E
B+EB+F
B+FG
G
GH
H
H
EN 61000-6-1:2007
Model Name:
6HM
Combustion Cycle:
4 stroke
Fuel Type:
Petrol
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential requirements StandardsOther normative
document / method Technical filePlease specify in more detail
(* = mandatory standard)
Annex I.A Design and construction *EN ISO 13590:2018
Annex I.B Exhaust emission *EN ISO 18854:2015
Annex I.C Noise emission *EN ISO 14509-1:2018
*
* *
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. I declare on behalf of the
manufacturer that the PWCs mentioned above comply with all applicable es\
sential requirements in the way specified.
Name / Title:
T. Ibata / Director, Boat Section(identification of the person empowered to sign on behalf of the manufa\
cturer)
Signature:
Date and place of issue:
Certificate for exhau st emission assessment: SNCH*2013/53*2013/53*0045
1st July 2020, Shizuoka, Japan
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Important manual information
EJU30193
To the owner/operator
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha watercraft.
This owner’s/operator’s manual contains in-
formation you will need for proper operation,
maintenance, and care. If you have any ques-
tions about the operation or maintenance of
your watercraft, please consult a Yamaha
dealer.
This manual is not a course on boating safety
or seamanship. If this is your first watercraft,
or if you are changing to a type of watercraft
you are not familiar with, for your own com-
fort and safety, please ensure that you obtain
proper training or practice before operating
the watercraft by yourself. In addition, a
Yamaha dealer or boating organization will be pleased to recommend local sea schools, or
competent instructors.
In this manual, information of particular im-
portance is distinguished in the following
ways:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used
to alert you to potential personal injury haz-
ards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
EWJ00072
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
ECJ00092
A NOTICE indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to the
watercraft or other property.
TIP:
A TIP provides key information to make pro-
cedures easier or clearer.
EJU45451
Engine data recording
This model’s ECM stores certain engine data
to assist in the diagnosis of malfunctions and
for research, statistical analysis and develop-
ment purposes.
Although the sensors and recorded data will
vary by model, the main data points are:
Engine status and engine performance
data
This data will be uploaded only when a spe-
cial Yamaha diagnostic tool is attached to the
engine, such as when maintenance checks or
service procedures are performed. Engine
data uploaded will be handled appropriately
according to the following Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy
Yamaha will not disclose this data to a third party except in the following cases. In addi-
tion, Yamaha may provide engine data to a
contractor in order to outsource services re-
lated to the handling of the engine data. Even
in this case, Yamaha will require the contrac-
tor to properly handle the engine data we
provided and Yamaha will appropriately
manage the data.
With the consent of the boat owner
Where obligated by law
For use by Yamaha in litigation
For general Yamaha-conducted research
purposes when the data is not related to an
individual engine or owner
https://www.yamaha-motor.eu/eu/
privacy/privacy-policy.aspx
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Important manual information
EJU40411
Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing
product improvement, this product may not
be exactly as described in this owner’s/oper-
ator’s manual. Specifications are subject to
change without notice.
This manual should be considered a perma-
nent part of this watercraft and should remain
with it even if the watercraft is subsequently
sold.
EJU30234
WaveRunner FX HO / FX CRUISER HOOWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL©2021 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, April 2020All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
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Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number............................................ 1
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ....... 1
Engine serial number.......................... 1
Manufactured date label .................... 2
Model information ........................... 2
Builder’s plate .................................... 2
Important labels .............................. 4
Warning labels.................................... 5
Other labels ........................................ 8
Safety information ........................... 10 Limitations on who may operate the watercraft ............................. 10
Cruising limitations ........................ 11
Operation requirements ................ 12
Recommended equipment ........... 14
Hazard information........................ 15
Watercraft characteristics ............. 15
Wakeboarding and water-skiing ... 17
Safe boating rules ......................... 18
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ................................. 19
Description....................................... 20 Watercraft glossary ....................... 20
Location of main components ...... 21
Control function operation ............. 25 Watercraft control functions ......... 25
Yamaha Security System ................. 25
Engine stop switch .......................... 26
Engine shut-off switch .................... 26
Start switch ..................................... 26
Throttle lever .................................... 27
RiDE lever ........................................ 27
Steering system ............................... 27
Adjustable tilt steering system ......... 28
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 29
Water separator................................ 29
Watercraft operation ...................... 30Watercraft operation functions ..... 30
Shift system ..................................... 30
Electric trim system .......................... 32
Watercraft operation modes ......... 34
Reverse assist .................................. 34
T.D.E. (thrust directional
enhancer) ...................................... 34
No-wake mode ................................. 35
Drive control mode ........................... 36
Cruise assist ..................................... 38
Instrument operation ...................... 40 Multifunction information center ... 40
Operation buttons ............................ 41
Touch screen.................................... 41
Status area ....................................... 42
Home screen ................................... 42
Information screen .......................... 43
Drive control mode screen .............. 44
Setting menu screen ....................... 44
Engine lock screen .......................... 46
Warning function .............................. 46
Equipment operation ...................... 49Equipment..................................... 49
Seats ................................................ 49
Handgrip........................................... 50
Reboarding grip................................ 50
Reboarding step ............................... 50
Bow eye............................................ 51
Stern eyes ........................................ 51
Cleat ................................................. 51
Pull-up cleats (FX CRUISER HO) ..... 52
Storage compartments .................... 52
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ... 55
Optional part mounting bracket ....... 56
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 57Fuel requirements ......................... 57
Fuel................................................... 57
Engine oil requirements ................ 59
Engine oil .......................................... 59
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Table of contents
Draining the bilge water ................ 61
Draining the bilge water on land ...... 61
Draining the bilge water on water .... 61
Transporting on a trailer ................ 62
First-time operation ........................ 63 Engine break-in ............................. 63
Pre-operation checks ..................... 64
Pre-operation checklist .................... 64
Pre-operation check points........... 66
Pre-launch checks ........................... 66
Post-launch checks ......................... 72
Operation ......................................... 74 Operating your watercraft ............. 74
Getting to know your watercraft ...... 74
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 74
Riding position ................................. 75
Launching the watercraft ................. 75
Starting the engine on water ............ 75
Stopping the engine ......................... 76
Leaving the watercraft...................... 76
Operating the watercraft .................. 76
Turning the watercraft ...................... 77
Stopping the watercraft ................... 78
Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral ...................................... 79
Boarding the watercraft ................... 80
Starting off........................................ 82
Capsized watercraft ......................... 83
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...................................... 84
Operating in weeded areas .............. 84
After removing the watercraft from the water ....................................... 85
Care and storage............................. 86Post-operation care ...................... 86
Flushing the cooling water
passages....................................... 86
Cleaning the watercraft .................... 87
Battery care ...................................... 87
Long-term storage ........................ 89
Cleaning ........................................... 89
Lubrication ....................................... 89
Rustproofing ..................................... 90
Maintenance .................................... 91 Maintenance ................................. 91
Removing and installing the engine
cover ............................................. 91
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 93
Engine oil and oil filter ...................... 95
Specifications .................................. 96 Specifications ............................... 96
Trouble recovery ............................. 97 Troubleshooting ............................ 97
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 97
Emergency procedures .............. 100
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ....................................... 100
Raising the reverse gate ................ 101
Jumping the battery ....................... 101
Replacing the fuses ........................ 102
Towing the watercraft..................... 104
Submerged watercraft ................... 104
Index............................................... 106
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General and important labels
1
EJU36452
Identification numbers
Record the Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number, Craft Identification Number (CIN),
and engine serial number in the spaces pro-
vided for assistance when ordering spare
parts from a Yamaha dealer. Also record and
keep these ID numbers in a separate place in
case your watercraft is stolen.
EJU42521Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number
The PRI-ID number is stamped on a plate at-
tached inside the engine compartment. (See
page 49 for seat removal and installation pro-
cedures and page 54 for information on the
removable watertight storage compartment.)
MODEL:
FB1800-W (FX HO)
FB1800A-W (FX CRUISER HO)
EJU36551Craft Identification Number (CIN)
The CIN is stamped on a plate attached to
the aft deck.
EJU30312Engine serial number
The engine serial number is stamped on a
plate attached to the engine unit. (See page
49 for seat removal and installation proce-
dures.)
1Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number loca-
tion
1
MODELYAMAHA MOTOR CO.,LTD.
ASSEMBLED IN U.S.A. WITH FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC COMPONENTS.
ASSEMBLÉ EN U.S. AVEC DES COMPOSANTS ÉTRANGERS ET
DOMESTIQUES. PRI-I.D.
1
Craft Identification Number (CIN) location
1 Engine serial number location
1
1
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General and important labels
2
EJU42031Manufactured date label
This label is attached to the top of the cylin-
der head. (See page 49 for seat removal and
installation procedures and page 91 for en-
gine cover removal and installation proce-
dures.)
EJU30321
Model informationEJU30333Builder’s plate
Watercraft with this label conform to certain
portions of the European Parliament directive
relating to machinery.
Part of the information is given on the build-
er’s plate affixed on the craft. A full explana-
tion of this information is given in the relevant
sections of this manual.
Design category of this personal water-
craft: C
Category C:
This watercraft is designed to operate in
winds up to Beaufort force 6 and the associ-
ated wave heights (significant wave heights
up to 2 m (6.56 ft); see the following TIP).
Such conditions may be encountered in ex-
posed inland waters, in estuaries, and in
coastal waters in mo derate weather condi-
tions.
1 Manufactured date label location
1
1Builder’s plate location
1
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
WATERCRAFT DESIGN CATEGORY : C
MAXIMUM CAPACITIES
2500 Shingai, Iw ata, Shizuoka, Japan
Max. 3
Max. + = 240kg (530 lbs)
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General and important labels
3
TIP:
The significant wave height is the mean
height of the highest one-third of the waves,
which approximately corresponds to the
wave height estimated by an experienced
observer. However, some waves will be dou-
ble this height.
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