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is attached correctly. If the engine
shut-off cord (lanyard) is not attached
correctly, it may not pull free when the
operator falls off, allowing the water-
craft to continue to run and cause an
accident.
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(4) With the throttle lever released, push thestart switch (green button) to start the en-
gine. (See page 28 for information on op-
erating the start switch.)
EJU32862Stopping the engine
Release the throttle lever, and then push the
engine stop switch (red button) to stop the en-
gine. WARNING! You need throttle to steer.
Shutting the engine off can cause you to
hit an obstacle you are attempting to avoid. A collision could result in severe in-
jury or death.
[EWJ00601]
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Leaving the watercraft
If leaving the watercraft, remove the clip from
the engine shut-off switch to prevent acciden-
tal starting or unauthorized operation by chil-
dren or others.
EJU40221Operating the watercraft
When the shift lever is in the forward position
and the engine is running, the watercraft will
move forward. The watercraft will move for-
ward at trolling speed even if the throttle lever
1 Clip
2 Engine shut-off switch
3 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
12
3
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craft over counterclockwise,
otherwise water can enter the engine,
which can result in severe damage.
[ECJ00541]
(3) Start the engine and operate the water-craft at planing speed to drain the bilge
water from the engine compartment.
(See page 61 for information on draining
the bilge water. If the engine does not
start, see “Towing the watercraft” on
page 106 or “Submerged watercraft” on
page 107.) NOTICE: Do not run the en-
gine at full throttle for at least 1 minute
after the engine has been restarted.
Bilge water in the engine compart-
ment can splash into the engine,
which can result in severe damage.
[ECJ00553] EJU42590
Beaching and docking the watercraft
To beach the watercraft:
(1) Make sure that there are no boats, swim-
mers, or obstacles near the beach.
(2) Release the throttle lever to reduce speed about 110 m (360 ft) before you
reach the intended beaching area.
(3) Slowly approach the beach and stop the engine just before reaching land.
WARNING! You need throttle to steer. Shutting the engine off can cause you
to hit an obstacle you are attempting
to avoid. A collision could result in se-
vere injury or death.
[EWJ00601] NOTICE:
Never run the engine in water that is
less than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the
bottom of the watercraft, otherwise
pebbles or sand could be sucked into
the jet intake, causing impeller dam-
age and engine overheating.
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(4) Get off the watercraft and pull it up on the beach.
To dock the watercraft:
(1) Make sure that there are no boats, swim- mers, or obstacles near the dock.
(2) Release the throttle lever to reduce speed about 110 m (360 ft) away from the
dock.
(3) Slowly approach the dock and stop the engine just before coming alongside it.
WARNING! You need throttle to steer. Shutting the engine off can cause you
to hit an obstacle you are attempting
to avoid. A collision could result in se-
vere injury or death.
[EWJ00601]
(4) Come alongside the dock and get off the watercraft.
EJU37193Operating in weeded areas
Always avoid using your watercraft in areas
where weed growth is thick. If operating in
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weeded areas is unavoidable, alternately
squeeze the throttle lever and relax your grip
on the throttle lever to vary the engine speed.
Weeds tend to become clogged more when
operating at a steady speed and at trolling
speed. If weeds may have clogged the intake
area, clean the jet intake. (See page 102 for
information on the jet intake.)
EJU40241After removing the watercraft from the
water
NOTICE
ECJ01310
Do not run the engine over 4000 r/min on
land. Also, do not run the engine for more
than 15 seconds without supplying water,
otherwise the engine could overheat.
After operating and removing the watercraft
from the water, promptly discharge the re-
maining water from the cooling water passag-
es.
To discharge water from the cooling water
passages:
(1) Make sure that the area around the wa-tercraft is clear, and then start the engine.
(2) Discharge the remaining water out of the cooling water passages by alternately
squeezing and releasing the throttle lever
quickly for 10 to 15 seconds.
(3) Stop the engine.
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Index
A
Adjustable tilt steering system.................. 30
Adjustable tilt steering system checks ..... 70
After removing the watercraft from the water ..................................................... 87
Analog speedometer/tachometer ............. 40
B
Battery care .............................................. 89
Battery checks.......................................... 68
Battery, jumping ..................................... 103
Beaching and docking the watercraft ....... 86
Beverage holders ..................................... 55
Bilge pump fuse, replacing ..................... 105
Bilge water check ..................................... 68
Bilge water, draining................................. 61
Bilge water, draining on land .................... 61
Bilge water, draining on water .................. 62
Boarding alone ......................................... 81
Boarding and starting off from a dock ...... 85
Boarding the watercraft ............................ 81
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 82
Bow eye ................................................... 51
Bow storage compartment ....................... 52
Builder’s plate............................................. 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 85
Check engine warning.............................. 45
Cleaning ................................................... 92
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 89
Cleat ......................................................... 51
Cooling water pilot outlet check ............... 74
Cooling water pilot outlets ........................ 30
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ............... 1
Cruise assist............................................. 37
Cruising limitations ................................... 12
D
Digital speedometer ................................. 41
E
Emergency procedures .......................... 102
Engine break-in ........................................ 64
Engine compartment check...................... 67
Engine cover, removing and installing ..... 94
Engine idling speed check ....................... 74
Engine oil ................................................. 60
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 97 Engine oil level check............................... 68
Engine oil requirements ........................... 60
Engine overheat warning ......................... 44
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 72
Engine shut-off switch .............................. 28
Engine stop switch ................................... 28
Engine unit check ..................................... 68
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 20
Equipment ................................................ 49
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 73
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ........... 57
Fire extinguisher holder, cover,
and band checks................................... 73
Flushing the cooling water passages ....... 88
Fuel .......................................................... 58
Fuel level check ....................................... 67
Fuel level meter ........................................ 43
Fuel level warning .................................... 44
Fuel requirements .................................... 58
Fuel system checks .................................. 67
Fuses, replacing ..................................... 103
G
Getting to know your watercraft ............... 75
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 21
Glove compartment .................................. 53
H
Handgrip ................................................... 50
Hazard information ................................... 16
Hood check .............................................. 74
Hour meter/voltmeter ............................... 42
Hull and deck check ................................. 73
I
Identification numbers ................................ 1
Information display ................................... 41
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning ............ 102
Jet intake checks ...................................... 73
Jumper cables, connecting .................... 103
L
Labels, important ........................................ 4
Labels, other .............................................. 9
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft .......................... 76
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Index
Learning to operate your watercraft ......... 75
Leaving the watercraft .............................. 77
Limitations on who may operate the watercraft ........................................ 11
Long-term storage .................................... 92
Low RPM Mode........................................ 35
Lubrication................................................ 92
M
Main components, location of .................. 22
Maintenance............................................. 94
Manufactured date label............................. 2
Model information....................................... 2
Multifunction display (FX Cruiser SHO) ... 45
Multifunction information center ............... 40
Multifunction information center check ..... 74
N
No-wake mode ......................................... 36
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 44
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 86
Operating the watercraft........................... 77
Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral ................................................... 80
Operating your watercraft......................... 75
Operation requirements ........................... 13
P
Periodic maintenance chart...................... 96
Post-launch checks .................................. 74
Post-operation care .................................. 88
Pre-launch checks.................................... 67
Pre-operation check points ...................... 67
Pre-operation checklist............................. 65
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Pull-up cleats (FX Cruiser SHO) .............. 52
Q
Quick Shift Trim System (Q.S.T.S.) ......... 33
Quick Shift Trim System (Q.S.T.S.) checks................................................... 70
R
Reboarding grip........................................ 50
Reboarding step ....................................... 50
Recommended equipment ....................... 15
Remote control transmitter ....................... 26
Remote control transmitter check ............ 72
Riding position.......................................... 76 Rustproofing ............................................. 93
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 19
Safety equipment check ........................... 73
Seats ........................................................ 49
Shift system.............................................. 32
Shift system checks ................................. 71
Start switch............................................... 28
Starting off ................................................ 84
Starting off from a trailer ........................... 85
Starting the engine on water .................... 76
Steering system ....................................... 29
Steering system checks ........................... 69
Stern drain plug checks ............................ 73
Stern eyes ................................................ 51
Stern storage compartment ...................... 54
Stopping the engine ................................. 77
Stopping the watercraft ............................ 79
Storage compartment checks .................. 72
Storage compartments ............................. 52
Submerged watercraft ............................ 107
Switch checks .......................................... 72
T
Throttle lever ............................................ 29
Throttle lever checks ................................ 71
Tool kit...................................................... 94
Towing the watercraft ............................. 106
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 63
Troubleshooting ....................................... 99
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 99
Turning the watercraft .............................. 78
W
Water separator ....................................... 31
Water separator check ............................. 67
Watercraft characteristics ......................... 16
Watercraft control functions ..................... 26
Watercraft operation functions ................. 32
Watercraft operation modes ..................... 35
Water-skiing ............................................. 18
Watertight storage compartments ............ 55
Y
Yamaha Security System ......................... 27
Yamaha Security System settings ........... 27
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