cruise control YAMAHA FX 2006 Owners Manual

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FEATURES AND
FUNCTIONS
Location of main components .............. 2-1
Operation of controls and other
functions ................................................... 2-5
Rear seat ................................................ 2-5
Front seat ............................................... 2-6
Hood ....................................................... 2-7
Fuel tank filler cap .................................. 2-7
Engine stop switch ................................. 2-7
Engine shut-off switch ............................ 2-8
Throttle lever .......................................... 2-8
Start switch ............................................. 2-9
Cooling water pilot outlet ....................... 2-9
Steering system ................................... 2-10
Tilt lever ................................................ 2-11
Shift lever ............................................. 2-12
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector ................................................. 2-13
Handgrip ............................................... 2-15
Reboarding step (for FX Cruiser) ........ 2-15
Yamaha Engine Management System
(YEMS) ................................................. 2-16
Multifunction meter ............................... 2-16
Analog speedometer/tachometer and
indicator lights ...................................... 2-17
Left multifunction display and
operation buttons ................................. 2-20
Storage compartments ........................ 2-25
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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)
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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Jet unit................................................... 3-15
Jumping the battery................................. 5-5
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Label location .......................................... 1-5
Launching the watercraft ....................... 3-18
Learning to operate your watercraft ...... 3-22
Leaving the watercraft ........................... 3-21
Left multifunction display and
operation buttons .................................. 2-20
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft ........................................ 1-12
Location of main components ................. 2-1
Lubrication............................................... 4-3
Lubrication points .................................. 4-18
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Maintenance and adjustments ................ 4-7
Manufactured date label.......................... 1-4
Model information.................................... 1-3
Multifunction meter ....................... 2-16, 3-16
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Oil pressure warning indicator............... 2-23
Operating your watercraft...................... 3-22
Operation .............................................. 3-17
Operation of controls and other
functions .................................................. 2-5
Operation requirements ........................ 1-14
Other labels ........................................... 1-10
Owner’s/Operator’s Manual and
tool kit ...................................................... 4-9
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Periodic maintenance chart................... 4-10
Post-operation checks........................... 3-36
Pre-operation check list........................... 3-5
Pre-operation check points ..................... 3-6
Pre-operation checks .............................. 3-5
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number .................................................... 1-1
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Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS) .......... 3-14
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector.................................................. 2-13R
Rear seat................................................. 2-5
Reboarding step (for FX Cruiser) .......... 2-15
Recommended equipment .................... 1-16
Replacing the fuse ................................ 4-24
Reverse on waterways .......................... 3-35
Riding watercraft with passengers ........ 3-23
Rough water operation .......................... 3-35
“RPM” indicator light.............................. 2-18
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Safe boating rules ................................. 1-20
Safety information ................................. 1-12
Seat storage compartment .................... 2-26
Shift lever .............................................. 2-12
Shift lever and reverse gate .................. 3-13
Specifications ........................................ 4-25
“SPEED” indicator light ......................... 2-19
Starting and boarding in shallow
water ..................................................... 3-25
Starting from a dock .............................. 3-25
Starting the engine ................................ 3-19
Starting the watercraft ........................... 3-24
Start switch.............................................. 2-9
Steering system ...........................2-10, 3-12
Stern drain plug ..................................... 3-10
Stopping the engine .............................. 3-21
Stopping the watercraft ......................... 3-33
Storage.................................................... 4-1
Storage compartments .......................... 2-25
Submerged watercraft ............................. 5-8
Switches ................................................ 3-16
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Throttle .................................................. 3-12
Throttle lever ........................................... 2-8
Tilt lever ................................................. 2-11
Towing the watercraft .............................. 5-7
Transporting .......................................... 3-38
Troubleshooting ...................................... 5-1
Troubleshooting chart ............................. 5-1
Turning the watercraft ........................... 3-31
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