ECU YAMAHA FX HO 2006 Owners Manual

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A second person should be on board as a
spotter to watch the skier; in many places
it is required by law. Let the skier direct
the operator’s control of speed and direc-
tion with hand signals.
The spotter should sit securely on the
passenger seat and hold onto the hand-
grip 2 with feet firmly on the floor of the
footwell for proper balance while facing to
the rear to watch the skier’s hand signals
and his or her condition.
Your control while pulling a skier is
affected by the skier’s ability, as well as
water and weather conditions.

When preparing to pull a skier, operate
the watercraft at the slowest possible
speed until the watercraft is well away
from the skier and slack in the towrope is
taken up. Make sure that the rope is not
looped around anything.
After checking that the skier is ready and
that there is no traffic or other obstacles,
apply enough throttle to raise the skier.

Make smooth, wide turns. The watercraft
is capable of very sharp turns, which
could exceed the abilities of the skier.
Keep the skier at least 50 m (150 ft),
about twice the distance of a standard
towrope, from any potential hazard.

Be alert to the hazard of the towrope han-
dle snapping back at the watercraft when
the skier falls or is unable to get up on the
skis.

Towing heavy or bulky objects other than
skiers, such as another boat or watercraft,
can cause loss of steering control and
create a hazardous condition. If you must
tow another boat in an emergency situa-
tion, operate slowly and cautiously.
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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
Remote control transmitter .................... 2-8
Engine stop switch ............................... 2-10
Engine shut-off switch .......................... 2-10
Start switch ........................................... 2-11
Throttle lever ........................................ 2-11
Cooling water pilot outlet ..................... 2-12
Steering system ................................... 2-13
Tilt lever ................................................ 2-14
Shift lever .............................................. 2-15
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector ................................................. 2-16
Handgrip ............................................... 2-18
Reboarding step
(for FX Cruiser High Output) ............... 2-18
Pull-up cleats
(for FX Cruiser High Output) ............... 2-19
Yamaha Engine Management System
(YEMS) ................................................. 2-20
Yamaha Security System/Low-RPM
mode .................................................... 2-20
Multifunction meter ............................... 2-23
Analog speedometer/tachometer and
indicator lights ...................................... 2-24
Left multifunction display and
operation buttons ................................. 2-27
Right multifunction display and
operation buttons
(for FX Cruiser High Output) ............... 2-31
Storage compartments ........................ 2-36
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
EJU20723
Yamaha Security System/
Low-RPM mode
This watercraft is equipped with a remote
control transmitter 1 that is used to select
the security system and low-RPM mode set-
tings. Since the watercraft is programmed to
recognize the internal code from this trans-
mitter only, the security system setting can
only be changed with this transmitter. If you
lose the remote control transmitter or it does
not operate properly, contact a Yamaha
dealer.
EJU21561
Yamaha Security System
The Yamaha Security System functions to
help prevent unauthorized use or theft of the
watercraft. The engine cannot be started if
the security system is in the lock mode. The
engine can only be started in the unlock
mode.
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Yamaha Security System lock and
unlock modes
The lock and unlock modes of this system
can only be selected while the engine is
stopped.
When the lock button 1 is pressed, the
beeper sounds once. This indicates the lock
mode is selected and the engine cannot be
started.
The “UNLOCK” indicator light 2 comes
on when the security system is in the unlock
mode and goes off when the security sys-
tem is in the lock mode.
When the unlock button 3 is pressed for
a short time, the beeper sounds two times
for the normal mode or three times for the
low-RPM mode. The “UNLOCK” indicator
light will come on and the engine can be
started. (See the items in “Selecting the nor-
mal mode/low-RPM mode” for operation
mode information.)
Number of
beepsYamaha Security
System modeEngine can
be started
1 beep Lock NO
2 beepsUnlock
(normal mode)YES
3 beepsUnlock
(low-RPM mode)YES
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“RPM” indicator light
The “RPM” indicator light 1 comes on
when the analog tachometer is selected.
EJU22000
“WARNING” indicator light
The “WARNING” indicator light 1 blinks
or comes on, together with a warning indica-
tor, when a malfunction has occurred.
EJU22020
“UNLOCK” indicator light
The “UNLOCK” indicator light 1 comes
on when the unlock mode of the Yamaha
Security System is selected. The watercraft
can be ridden normally when this light is on.
(See page 2-21 for more information.)
EJU22030
“L-MODE” indicator light
The “L-MODE” indicator light 1 comes
on when the low-RPM mode is selected.
(See page 2-22 for more information.)
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