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water passages by alternately squeezing
and releasing the throttle lever for 10 to
15 seconds, making sure not to run the
engine over 6000 r/min.
(8) Stop the engine.
(9) Remove the garden hose adapter and in-
stall the flushing hose connector cap.
EJU33600Lubrication
WARNING
EWJ00260
Do not spray flammable rust inhibitor
products on engine surfaces while the en-
gine is hot. The sprayed substance or pro-
pellants could catch fire.
(1) Remove the seats. (See page 24 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
(2) Remove the air filter case cover and the
air filter element. (See page 84 for air fil-
ter case cover and air filter element re-
moval and installation procedures.)
(3) Spray a rust inhibitor into each intake
opening for 3 seconds.
(4) Install the air filter element in the air filter
case, and then install the air filter case
cover.
(5) Start the engine in a well-ventilated area
and let it run at idle for 15 seconds.
CAUTION:
ECJ00160
Do not run the engine for more than 15
seconds, otherwise the engine could over-
heat.
(6) Lubricate all cables such as the throttle
and steering cables.
NOTE:
Use a suitable marine grease applicator to
pressure-lubricate the cables and purge out
any moisture between the inner and outer ca-
bles.
(7) Lubricate the areas of the watercraft
specified in “Lubrication points” on page
87.
EJU36380Fuel system
WARNING
EWJ00280
GASOLINE AND ITS VAPORS ARE HIGH-
LY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE!

Do not smoke when refueling, and keep
away from sparks, flames, and other
sources of ignition.

Stop the engine before refueling.

Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the
watercraft in a horizontal position.

Do not stand or sit on the watercraft
while refueling in case of fire.

Take care not to spill gasoline. If gaso-
line spills, wipe it up immediately with
dry rags. Always properly dispose of
gasoline-soaked rags.

Avoid overfilling the fuel tank. Stop fill-
ing when the fuel level reaches approxi-
mately 50 mm (2 in) from the top of the
fuel tank. Fuel expands as it warms up
and could overflow if the fuel tank has
been overfilled. If temporarily leaving
the watercraft with a full fuel tank, do not
1Intake opening
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Index
A
Air filter element, checking ....................... 84
Analog speedometer/tachometer ............. 35
Analog speedometer/tachometer and
indicator lights ....................................... 35
B
Battery ................................................ 55, 78
Battery, checking...................................... 88
Battery, jumping ....................................... 95
Beaching the watercraft ........................... 72
Beverage holder ....................................... 47
Bilge ......................................................... 54
Boarding alone ......................................... 67
Boarding and starting from a dock ........... 66
Boarding and starting in deep water ........ 66
Boarding and starting in shallow water .... 66
Boarding with passengers ........................ 67
Bow down................................................. 31
Bow eye ................................................... 32
Bow up ..................................................... 31
Builder’s plate............................................. 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 69
Check engine warning indicator ............... 41
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 78
Cooling water pilot outlet .......................... 60
Cooling water pilot outlets ........................ 28
Cruising limitations ................................... 11
D
Digital speedometer ................................. 38
Docking the watercraft ............................. 72
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 94
Engine break-in ........................................ 61
Engine compartment ................................ 53
Engine oil ................................................. 50
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 83
Engine oil level ......................................... 53
Engine overheat warning indicator ........... 40
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord ................................. 59
Engine shut-off switch .............................. 27
Engine stop switch ................................... 27
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 19
Exhaust temperature warning indicator.... 41F
Filling the fuel tank ................................... 50
Fire extinguisher ....................................... 56
Flushing the cooling system ..................... 76
Front storage compartment ...................... 45
Fuel and oil............................................... 49
Fuel injection system ................................ 90
Fuel level .................................................. 53
Fuel level meter ........................................ 38
Fuel level warning indicator ...................... 39
Fuel system .............................................. 77
Fuel system, checking .............................. 83
Fuel tank .................................................. 83
Fuel tank filler cap .................................... 26
Fuses, replacing ....................................... 96
G
Gasohol .................................................... 49
Gasoline ................................................... 49
Getting to know your watercraft ............... 64
Glove compartment .................................. 46
H
Handgrip ................................................... 32
Hazard information ................................... 15
Hood ......................................................... 25
Hour meter/voltmeter ............................... 39
Hull and deck ........................................... 53
Hull Identification Number (HIN)................. 1
I
Identification numbers ................................ 1
Important labels .......................................... 3
J
Jet intake .................................................. 59
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning .............. 94
Jet thrust nozzle angle, checking ............. 85
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 95
L
Labels, other .............................................. 8
Labels, warning .......................................... 4
Launching the watercraft .......................... 61
Learning to operate your watercraft ......... 64
Leaving the watercraft .............................. 63
Left multifunction display and
operation buttons .................................. 37
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft ........................................ 10
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Index
Lubrication................................................ 77
Lubrication points ..................................... 87
M
Main components, location of .................. 20
Maintenance and adjustments ................. 79
Model information....................................... 2
Multifunction information center ......... 34, 60
O
Oil pressure warning indicator.................. 40
Operating your watercraft......................... 64
Operation ................................................. 61
Operation of controls and
other functions ...................................... 24
Operation requirements ........................... 12
Owner’s/operator’s manual and tool kit .... 80
P
Periodic maintenance chart...................... 81
Post-operation care .................................. 73
Pre-operation check list............................ 51
Pre-operation check points ...................... 53
Pre-operation checks ............................... 51
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Pull-up cleats
(for FX Cruiser High Output) ................. 33
Q
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS) ............. 58
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector ................................................. 30
R
Reboarding step ....................................... 32
Recommended equipment ....................... 14
Remote control transmitter ....................... 26
Reverse on waterways ............................. 72
Riding with passengers ............................ 65
Right multifunction display and
operation buttons
(for FX Cruiser High Output) ................. 42
Rough water operation ............................. 73
“RPM” indicator light................................. 36
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 19
Seat storage compartment ....................... 46
Seats ........................................................ 24
Shift cable, checking ................................ 85
Shift lever ................................................. 29Shift lever and reverse gate ..................... 57
Spark plugs, cleaning and adjusting ........ 86
“SPEED” indicator light ............................ 36
Start switch............................................... 27
Starting the engine ................................... 61
Starting the watercraft .............................. 65
Steering system ................................. 28, 57
Stern drain plugs ...................................... 55
Stern eyes ................................................ 33
Stopping the engine ................................. 63
Stopping the watercraft ............................ 72
Storage..................................................... 76
Storage compartments ............................. 45
Submerged watercraft .............................. 97
Switches ................................................... 60
T
Throttle cable, checking and adjusting ..... 85
Throttle lever ...................................... 28, 57
Tilt lever .................................................... 29
Towing the watercraft ............................... 97
Transporting ............................................. 75
Trolling speed, checking .......................... 90
Troubleshooting ....................................... 92
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 92
Turning the watercraft .............................. 70
U
“UNLOCK” indicator light .......................... 37
W
“WARNING” indicator light ....................... 37
Water separator ....................................... 54
Watercraft characteristics ......................... 15
Water-skiing ............................................. 17
Watertight compartment ........................... 47
Y
Yamaha Engine Management
System (YEMS) .................................... 33
Yamaha Security System ......................... 33
Yamaha Security System lock and
unlock modes........................................ 33
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