engine YAMAHA FX CRUISER 2006 User Guide

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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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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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Engine stop switch
Push this switch 1 (red button) to stop
the engine normally.
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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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Start switch
Push the start switch 1 (green button) to
start the engine.
NOTE:@ The engine will not start when the clip is
removed from the engine shut-off switch or if
the throttle lever is squeezed.
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Cooling water pilot outlet
This watercraft is equipped with cooling
water pilot outlets.
When the engine is running, cooling
water is circulated in the engine, and then it
is discharged from the pilot outlets.
To check for proper operation of the cool-
ing system, check that water is being dis-
charged from the port (left) pilot outlet. If
water is not being discharged from this out-
let, cooling water may not be circulating in
the engine. When this occurs, stop the
engine and check for the cause. (See pages
2-24 and 5-3 for further instructions.)
NOTE:@
If the cooling water passages are dry, it
will take about 60 seconds for the water to
reach the outlet after the engine is
started.

Water discharge may not be constant at
idle, therefore, open the throttle a little to
check that water discharges properly.

Water discharge may not be constant at
the starboard (right) pilot outlet, however,
if it is constant at the port (left) pilot outlet,
the cooling system is operating normally.
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Steering system
Your watercraft can be steered by turning
the handlebars 1 in the direction you wish
to travel.
When the handlebars are turned, the
angle of the jet thrust nozzle 2 is changed
and the direction of the watercraft is
changed accordingly. Since the strength of
the jet thrust determines the speed and
degree of a turn, throttle must always be
applied when attempting a turn, except at
trolling speed.
This model has the Yamaha Engine Man-
agement System (YEMS) that includes an
Off-Throttle Steering (OTS) system. It will
activate at planing speeds should you
attempt to steer the watercraft after releas-
ing the throttle lever. The OTS system
assists 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.
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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 in reverse or forward.
When the shift lever is in the reverse posi-
tion, the watercraft can be launched from a
trailer, or backed up out of tight spots where
you cannot turn around easily.
To shift into reverse:
1. Release the throttle and 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.
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To shift into forward:
1. Release the throttle and let the engine
speed return to idle.
2. Push the shift lever away from you.
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Quick Shift Trim System
(QSTS) selector
The QSTS selector 1 is located at the
left handlebar grip and is used to adjust the
trim angle of the watercraft.
Operating the QSTS selector changes the
angle of the jet thrust nozzle vertically. This
changes the trim angle of the watercraft.
There are 5 positions: 2 bow down posi-
tions A and B, neutral “N,” and 2 bow up
positions C and D.
To change the trim angle:
1. Reduce engine speed to 4,000 r/min or
less.
2. Squeeze the shift lock lever 2, and then
turn the QSTS selector to the desired
position.
3. Release the shift lock lever to lock the
QSTS selector.
CAUTION:@ Do not turn the QSTS selector while
operating the watercraft at full throttle,
otherwise damage could occur to the
QSTS.
The neutral “N” position will provide good
performance for most operating conditions.
To enhance particular types of perfor-
mance, select bow down or bow up.
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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
The multifunction meter is equipped with
the following two main components for help
and convenience in operating the watercraft.
1
Analog speedometer/tachometer and indicator
lights
2
Multifunction display and operation buttons
CAUTION:@ Do not run the engine for more than
15 seconds when checking the operation
of the meter on land. The engine could
overheat.
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NOTE:@
When the multifunction meter starts oper-
ating, the analog speedometer/tachome-
ter makes one sweep, all displays light up
for 2 seconds, and then the meter starts
to operate normally.

The multifunction meter will continue to
operate for 25 seconds after the engine
stops.
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Analog speedometer
The analog speedometer shows the
watercraft speed against water.
The large inner numbers on the meter
show the watercraft speed in miles per hour
(mph) and the small outer numbers show
the speed in kilometers per hour (km/h)
when the speedometer function is selected.
Analog tachometer
The analog tachometer shows the engine
speed (r/min).
The small outer numbers on the meter
show the engine speed when the tachome-
ter function is selected.
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“RPM” indicator light
The “RPM” indicator light 1 comes on
when the analog tachometer is selected.
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Left multifunction display and
operation buttons
The left multifunction display is equipped
with the following functions.
1
Digital speedometer
2
Fuel meter
3
Hour meter/Voltmeter
4
Check engine warning indicator
5
Fuel warning indicator
6
Oil pressure warning indicator
7
Engine overheat warning indicator
The following operation buttons are on the
left side of the multifunction meter.
8
“Volt/Hour” button
9
“Speed/RPM” button
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Digital speedometer
The digital speedometer 1
shows the
watercraft speed against water.
NOTE:@
To switch the speedometer display
between kilometers and miles, push the
“Vo l t / H o u r” button 2
for at least 1 second,
within 10 seconds after the multifunction
meter starts operating.

The “SPEED” indicator light 3
blinks
three times if miles are selected as the
display units when the multifunction meter
starts operating, or if the display units of
the meter are switched to miles.
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Fuel meter
The fuel meter is provided for convenient
fuel level checking while riding. The fuel
meter has eight segments which show the
amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
NOTE:@ The fuel level is most accurate when the
watercraft is sitting level on a trailer or in the
water.
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Hour meter/Voltmeter
NOTE:@ To switch the display between the hour
meter and voltmeter, push the “Vo l t / H o u r”
button 1 for at least 1 second after the
meter is displayed for more than 10 sec-
onds.
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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.
When the battery voltage is normal, the
voltmeter displays approximately 12 volts.
If the battery voltage is less than 8.0 volts,
“LO” is 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.
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