fuel cap release YAMAHA FX HO 2006 Owners Manual

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Pre-operation check points
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Engine compartment
Ventilate the engine compar tment before
each use.
To ventilate the engine compartment
remove the rear and front seats. (See pages
2-5 and 2-6 for seat removal and installation
procedures.) Allow the engine compartment
to remain open for a few minutes to allow
any fuel vapors to escape. Also, check for
loose electrical connections.
WARNING@ Failure to ventilate the engine compart-
ment could result in fire or explosion. Do
not start the engine if there is a fuel leak
or a loose electrical connection.
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Hull and deck
Check the hull and deck for cracks or
other damage. If any damage is found, have
a Yamaha dealer repair the watercraft.
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Fuel level
Check the fuel system for leakage, cracks
or malfunctions before each use. (See page
4-11 for check points and correct proce-
dures.)
1. Remove the fuel tank filler cap to release
any pressure that might have built up in
the fuel tank.
2. Remove the rear and front seats. (See
pages 2-5 and 2-6 for seat removal and
installation procedures.)
3. Check the fuel level in the tank and
replenish if necessary. (See page 3-4 for
filling instructions.)
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Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble with your watercraft, use this section to check for the possible
cause.
If you cannot find the cause, or if the procedure for replacement or repair is not described
in this Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, have a Yamaha dealer perform the necessary service.
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Troubleshooting chart
TBC-F0P7ETROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
Engine does not
startStarter motor does not turn over
Yamaha
Security
SystemLock mode selected Select unlock mode
2-21
Engine shut-
off switchClip not in place Install clip
2-10
Fuse Burned out Replace the fuse and
check wiring4-24
Battery Run down Recharge 4-21
Poor terminal connec-
tionsTighten as required
4-21
Terminal corroded Clean 4-5
Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Starter motor turns over
Throttle lever Squeezed Release 2-11
Fuel Empty Refill as soon as possi-
ble3-4
Stale or contaminated Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-11
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer4-11
Spark plug Fouled or defective Clean or replace 4-16
Spark plug cap Not connected or loose Connect properly 4-16
Connected to wrong
cylinderConnect properly
4-16
Fuel injection
systemFuel pump faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
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