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This watercraft is not equipped with light-
ing required for night operation. Do not
operate the watercraft after sunset or
before dawn, otherwise you increase the
risk of colliding with another boat, which
could result in severe injury or death.

Follow navigation rules, and state/provin-
cial and local laws that apply to water-
craft.
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Operation requirements

All riders must wear a personal flotation
device (PFD) that is approved by the
appropriate authorities and suitable for
personal watercraft use.

Wear protective clothing. Severe internal
injuries can occur if water is forced into
body cavities as a result of falling into
water or being near the jet thrust nozzle.
Normal swimwear does not adequately
protect against forceful water entry into
the rectum or vagina. All riders must wear
a wetsuit bottom or clothing that provides
equivalent protection. Such clothing
includes thick, tightly woven, sturdy and
snug-fitting apparel such as denim, but
does not include spandex or similar fab-
rics, like those used in bicycle shorts.
1
Authority-approved PFD
2
Wetsuit bottom

Eye protection is recommended to keep
wind, water, and glare from the sun out of
your eyes while you operate your water-
craft. Restraining straps for eyewear are
made which are designed to float should
your eyewear fall in the water.
Footwear and gloves are recommended.
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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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EJU22360
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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EJU21780
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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EJU21583
Selecting the normal mode/low-
RPM mode
The normal mode and low-RPM mode
can only be selected when the engine is
stopped in the unlock mode. Press the
unlock button for more than 4 seconds to
select the normal mode or low-RPM mode.
Normal mode
If the beeper sounds twice, the normal
mode is activated.
The watercraft can be ridden normally.
Low-RPM mode
If the beeper sounds three times, the low-
RPM mode is activated and the “L-MODE”
indicator light 1 comes on.
Maximum engine speed (r/min) in the low-
RPM mode is limited to approximately 80%
of the maximum engine speed in the normal
mode.
NOTE:@
If neither the start switch nor the remote
control transmitter is operated within
25 seconds after the unlock button is
pressed to select the unlock mode, the
multifunction meter display and the
“L-MODE” indicator light will go off. If this
occurs, press the lock button briefly to
select the lock mode, press the unlock
button briefly to select the unlock mode,
and then press the unlock button again for
more than 4 seconds to select the normal
mode or low-RPM mode.

While the engine is running, input from
the remote control transmitter is not
received.
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CAUTION:@ If the remote control transmitter does not
operate when its buttons are pressed,
the battery may be low. Have a Yamaha
dealer replace the battery.
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Multifunction meter
The multifunction meter is equipped with
the following three main components for
help and convenience in operating the
watercraft.
1
Analog speedometer/tachometer and indicator
lights
2
Left multifunction display and operation but-
tons
3
Right multifunction display and operation but-
tons (for FX Cruiser High Output)
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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EJU21990
Analog speedometer/
tachometer and indicator
lights
This watercraft is equipped with the fol-
lowing meter and indicator lights.
1
Analog speedometer/tachometer
2
“SPEED” indicator light
3
“WARNING” indicator light
4
“RPM” indicator light
5
“UNLOCK” indicator light
6
“L-MODE” indicator light
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Analog speedometer/tachometer
The analog speedometer/tachometer can
be used as a speedometer or a tachometer.
To switch between the speedometer and
the tachometer functions, push the “Speed/
RPM” button 1
for at least 1 second when
the multifunction meter is operating.
The “SPEED” indicator light 2
comes on
when the analog speedometer is selected.
The “RPM” indicator light 3
comes on when
the analog tachometer is selected.
NOTE:@ When the analog speedometer/tachometer
is switched to the speedometer function, the
“SPEED” indicator light blinks three times,
and then comes on.
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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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“SPEED” indicator light
The “SPEED” indicator light 1 comes on
when the analog speedometer is selected.
The “SPEED” indicator light blinks three
times in the following instances:

The analog speedometer/tachometer is
switched to the speedometer function.

The display units of the multifunction
meter are switched to miles from kilome-
ters.

Miles are selected as the display units
when the multifunction meter starts oper-
ating.
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“RPM” indicator light
The “RPM” indicator light 1 comes on
when the analog tachometer is selected.
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“WARNING” indicator light
The “WARNING” indicator light 1 blinks
or comes on, together with a warning indica-
tor, when a malfunction has occurred.
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“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.)
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“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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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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