warning YAMAHA FX 2003 Owners Manual

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To the owner/operator
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha water-
craft.
This Owner’s/Operator’s Manual contains
information you will need for proper opera-
tion, maintenance, and care. A thorough
understanding of these simple instructions
will help you to obtain maximum enjoyment
from your new Yamaha. If you have any
questions about the operation or mainte-
nance of your watercraft, please consult a
Yamaha dealer.
Because Yamaha has a policy of continu-
ing product improvement, this product may
not be exactly as described in this Owner’s/
Operator’s Manual. Specifications are sub-
ject to change without notice.
This manual should be considered a per-
manent part of this watercraft and should
remain with it even if the watercraft is subse-
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Important manual information:
In this manual, information of particular
importance is distinguished in the following
ways:
The Safety Alert Symbol means
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
WARNING@ Failure to follow WARNING instructions
could result in severe injury or death to
the machine operator, passengers, a
bystander, or a person inspecting or
repairing the watercraft.
@
CAUTION:@ A CAUTION indicates special precau-
tions that must be taken to avoid damage
to the watercraft.
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NOTE:@ A NOTE provides key information to make
procedures easier or clearer.
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WaveRunner FX140/FX Cruiser
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
©2002 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, November 2002
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in USA
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GENERAL AND
SAFETY
INFORMATION
Identification numbers ............................ 1-1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number ................................................... 1-1
Hull Identification Number (HIN) ............ 1-2
Engine serial number ............................. 1-2
Emission control information
(For Canada only) .................................... 1-3
Approval label of Emission control
certificate ................................................ 1-3
Manufactured date label ........................ 1-3
Important labels ....................................... 1-4
Label location ......................................... 1-4
Warning labels ....................................... 1-5
Other labels ............................................ 1-9
Safety information ................................. 1-11
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft ....................................... 1-11
Cruising limitations ............................... 1-12
Operation requirements ....................... 1-13
Recommended equipment .................. 1-15
Hazard information .............................. 1-16
Watercraft characteristics .................... 1-16
Water-skiing ......................................... 1-17
Safe boating rules ................................. 1-19
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ...... 1-19
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Warning labels
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Safety information
The safe use and operation of this
watercraft is dependent upon the use of
proper riding techniques, as well as upon
the common sense, good judgment, and
expertise of the operator. Before using
this watercraft, make sure that its use is
permitted under local laws, bylaws and
regulations and always operate the
watercraft in full conformity with any
requirements and limitations imposed.
Every operator should know the follow-
ing requirements before riding the water-
craft.

Before operating the watercraft, read this
Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, the Riding
Practice Guide, and all warning and cau-
tion labels on the watercraft. These mate-
rials should give you an understanding of
the watercraft and its operation.

Never allow anyone to operate this water-
craft until they too have read this Owner’s/
Operator’s Manual, the Riding Practice
Guide and all warning and caution labels.
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Limitations on who may
operate the watercraft

Yamaha recommends a minimum opera-
tor age of 16 years old.
Adults must supervise use by minors.
Know your local operator age and training
requirements.

This watercraft is designed to carry the
operator and up to 2 passengers. Never
exceed the maximum load limit or allow
more than 3 persons (or 2 persons if a
water-skier is being pulled) to ride the
watercraft at one time.

Do not operate the watercraft with any
passengers on board until you have con-
siderable practice and experience riding
alone. Operating the watercraft with pas-
sengers requires more skill. Take the time
to become accustomed to the handling
characteristics of the watercraft before
trying any difficult maneuvers.
Maximum load: 240 kg (530 lb)
Load is the total weight of cargo,
operator and passengers.
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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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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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Tilt lever
The tilt lever 1 is located in front of the
glove compartment and is used to adjust the
tilt of the handlebars.
To adjust the tilt, pull the tilt lever up, and
then move the handlebars up or down to the
desired position.
WARNING@
Never touch the tilt lever during opera-
tion, otherwise the handlebars may
suddenly change position, which may
lead to an accident.

Be sure to fasten the tilt lever properly
after adjusting the handlebar position.
If the handlebars are not properly fas-
tened, they may suddenly change
position, which may lead to an acci-
dent.
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Shift lever
The shift lever is located on the starboard
(right) side of the watercraft and is used to
control the reverse gate, which allows the
watercraft to move into reverse or forward.
When in the reverse position, the water-
craft can be launched from a trailer, or
backed up out of tight spots where you can-
not turn around easily.
To shift into reverse:
1. Release the throttle, and then let the
engine speed return to idle.
2. Pull the shift lever toward you.
WARNING@
Make sure that the throttle is com-
pletely released and that the engine is
at idle before shifting into reverse.

Do not use the reverse function to
slow down or stop the watercraft as it
could cause you to lose control, be
ejected, or impact the handlebars.

Use reverse for slow-speed maneuver-
ing only.

Make sure that there are no obstacles
or people behind you before shifting
into reverse.

Do not touch the reverse gate while the
shift lever is being operated, otherwise
you could be pinched.
To shift into forward:
1. Release the throttle, and then let the
engine speed return to idle.
2. Push the shift lever away from you.
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Bow down
Turn the grip 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 watercraft
will have greater tendency to “bow steer”
and follow waves and wakes in the water.
Fuel economy and maximum speed are also
reduced.
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Bow up
Turn the grip to C or D and the bow will
go up while the watercraft is on plane.
Bow up puts less of the bow in the water.
There is less water resistance, so straight-
ahead acceleration when on plane and top
speed are enhanced.
In some conditions, however, the water-
craft may tend to “porpoise” (hop in the
water). If the watercraft is porpoising,
choose neutral or bow down.
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Handgrip
The handgrip 1 provides a handhold for
boarding the watercraft and for a spotter
when facing rearward.
WARNING@ Do not use the handgrip to lift the water-
craft. The watercraft could fall, which
could result in severe injury.
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Yamaha Engine Management
System (YEMS)
This model is equipped with an inte-
grated, computerized management system
that controls and adjusts ignition timing, fuel
injection, engine diagnostics, and the Off-
Throttle Steering (OTS) system.
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Multifunction meter
This meter contains the following func-
tions for help and convenience in operating
the watercraft.
1
Tachometer
2
Hour meter/Voltmeter
3
Speedometer
4
Fuel meter
5
Fuel warning indicator
6
Engine overheat warning indicator
7
Speedometer display select switch
8
Hour meter/Voltmeter display select switch
9
Check engine warning indicator
0
Oil pressure warning indicator
CAUTION:@ Do not run the engine for more than
15 seconds when checking the operation
of the meter on land. The engine could
overheat.
NOTE:@
When the engine is started, all displays
light up for 2 seconds and the buzzer
sounds 2 times. Then, the meter starts to
operate normally.

The current display will continue to oper-
ate for 25 seconds after the engine stops.
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Hour meter/Voltmeter
NOTE:@ To switch the display between the hour
meter and voltmeter, push the hour meter/
voltmeter display select switch 1 for at least
2 seconds.
Hour meter
The hour meter is provided to make it
easy to follow the maintenance schedule.
The meter shows the hours of engine
operation that have elapsed since the water-
craft was new.
Vo l t m e t e r
The voltmeter is provided to display the
voltage of the battery.
The voltmeter displays 12 volts or more
when the battery voltage is within specifica-
tion.
If the voltage displayed is low, beach the
watercraft and, if necessary, have a Yamaha
dealer check the charging system.
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Check engine warning indicator
If a sensor malfunction or a short circuit is
detected, the warning indicator begins to
blink and the buzzer sounds intermittently.
If this occurs, reduce the engine speed,
beach the watercraft, and have a Yamaha
dealer check the engine.
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