YAMAHA FX HO 2016 Workshop Manual

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ously. At the same time, the engine speed is
limited.
If the engine overheat warning is activated,
immediately reduce the engine speed, return
to shore, and then make sure that water is
being discharged from the cooling water pilot
outlet while the engine is running. If there is
no discharge of water, stop the engine, and
then check the jet intake for clogging. (See
page 102 for information on the jet intake.)
NOTICE: If you cannot locate and correct
the cause of the overheating, consult a
Yamaha dealer. Continuing to operate at
higher speeds could result in severe en-
gine damage.
[ECJ00042]
TIP:
Push any of the operation buttons for the
multifunction information center to stop the
buzzer.
EJU42281Check engine warning
If a sensor malfunction or a short circuit is de-
tected, the check engine warning indicator
and the “WARNING” indicator light blink, and
the buzzer sounds intermittently.
If the check engine warning is activated, im-
mediately reduce the engine speed, return to
shore, and have a Yamaha dealer check the
engine.
TIP:
Push any of the operation buttons for the
multifunction information center to stop the
buzzer.
EJU43170Multifunction display
The multifunction display shows various wa-
tercraft and environmental information, such
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as the shift position and jet thrust nozzle trim
angle.
The display units of the multifunction display
are selected according to the display units of
the digital speedometer. (To change the dis-
play units, see page 41 for digital speedome-
ter display selection procedures.)
When “km/h” are selected as the display
units of the digital speedometer, values are
shown in kilometers/liters/degrees Celsius.
When “mph” are selected as the display units
of the digital speedometer, values are shown
in miles/gallons/degrees Fahrenheit.
EJU43180Shift indicator
This indicator shows the reverse gate shift
positions: “F” (forward), “N” (neutral), and “R”(reverse). (See page 32 for shifting proce-
dures.)
EJU43190Trim indicator
This indicator shows the trim angle of the jet
thrust nozzle. One of the two upper display
segments will be shown when the trim angle
is increased, and one of the two lower display
segments will be shown when the trim angle
1Shift indicator
2Watercraft information
3Trim indicator
321
1“F” (Forward position)
1“N” (Neutral position)
1“R” (Reverse position)
1
1
1
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is decreased. When the neutral position of
the jet thrust nozzle is selected, the middle
display segment will be shown. (See page 34
for trim angle selection procedures.)
EJU43520Watercraft information
The multifunction display shows various wa-
tercraft and environmental information. To
switch the display mode, push the
“MODE/RESET” button for less than 1 sec-
ond. The display mode changes in the follow-
ing order.
Average speed
This display shows the average speed in kilo-
meters per hour “AV KMH” or miles per hour“AV MPH” since the measurement was start-
ed.
Tripmeter
This display shows the distance traveled in
kilometers “KM” or miles “MILES” since the
measurement was started.
Fuel consumption per hour
This display shows the current fuel consump-
tion in liters per hour “L/HR” or gallons per
hour “G/HR”.
1Trim indicator
1“MODE/RESET” button
1
1
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Fuel consumption per kilometer/mile
This display shows the current fuel consump-
tion in liters per kilometer “L/KM” or gallons
per mile “G/MILE”.
TIP:
The actual fuel consumption varies greatly
depending on the operating conditions. Use
this function as a reference only.
Average speed/Tripmeter modes
Average speed and distance traveled are re-
corded once the “START/STOP” button is
pushed to start the measurements, regard-
less of the current display.
TIP:
The measurements are performed only while
the engine is running.
The measurements are not saved if the en-
gine is stopped. The measurements are resetautomatically when the displays go off 25
seconds after the engine stops.
To start the measurements:
Push the “START/STOP” button for less than
1 second. The beeper sounds once and the
measurements start.
To stop the measurements:
Push the “START/STOP” button for less than
1 second while the measurements are being
recorded. The beeper sounds once and the
measurements stop.
To restart the measurements:
Push the “START/STOP” button for less than
1 second while the measurements are
stopped. The beeper sounds once and the
measurements restart.
To reset the measurements:
Push the “MODE/RESET” button for at least
2 seconds while the measurements are
stopped. The beeper sounds twice and the
measurements are reset.
1“START/STOP” button
2“MODE/RESET” button
1
2
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EJU40334
EquipmentEJU42203Seats
The front and rear seats are removable.
Remove the seats to access the engine com-
partment and removable watertight storage
compartment.
To remove the rear seat:
(1) Pull the rear seat latch up, and then lift up
the rear of the seat.
(2) Pull the seat rearward and remove it.To install the rear seat:
(1) Insert the projections on the front of the
seat into the stays on the deck.
(2) Push the rear of the seat down to secure-
ly lock it in place.
To remove the front seat:
(1) Remove the rear seat.
(2) Pull the front seat latch up, and then lift
up the rear of the seat.
1Seat latch
1
1Seat latch
1
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(3) Pull the seat rearward and remove it.
To install the front seat:
(1) Insert the projection on the front of the
seat into the stay on the deck.
(2) Push the rear of the seat down to secure-
ly lock it in place.
(3) Securely install the rear seat in its original
position.
EJU31364Handgrip
The handgrip is used when boarding the wa-
tercraft from the water and when the spotter
is facing rearward. WARNING! Do not use
the handgrip to lift the watercraft. The
handgrip is not designed to support the
watercraft’s weight. If the handgrip
breaks, the watercraft could fall, which
could result in severe injury.
[EWJ00022]
EJU37382
Reboarding grip
The reboarding grip is used when boarding
the watercraft from the water.
EJU34865Reboarding step
The reboarding step is used to assist in re-
boarding the watercraft from the water.
When boarding the watercraft, push the re-
boarding step down until it stops. The step
returns automatically to its original position
1Handgrip
1Reboarding grip
1
1
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when released. WARNING! Do not use the
reboarding step to lift the watercraft. The
reboarding step is not designed to support
the watercraft’s weight. If the reboarding
step breaks, the watercraft could fall,
which could result in severe injury.
[EWJ01212]
NOTICE
ECJ00743
Use the reboarding step only to board the
watercraft in the water. Do not use the re-
boarding step for any other purpose. The
watercraft can be damaged.
EJU34873Bow eye
The bow eye is used to attach a rope to the
watercraft when transporting, mooring, ortowing it in an emergency. (See page 106 for
information on towing the watercraft.)
EJU34882Stern eyes
The stern eyes are used to attach a rope to
the watercraft when transporting or mooring
it.
EJU40422Cleat
The cleat is used to attach a ski rope to the
watercraft when pulling a wakeboarder or
water-skier. WARNING! Do not use the
cleat to lift the watercraft. The cleat is not
designed to support the watercraft’s
weight. If the cleat breaks, the watercraft
1Reboarding step
1
1Bow eye
1Stern eye
1
1
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could fall, which could result in severe in-
jury.
[EWJ01511]
EJU34893
Pull-up cleats (FX Cruiser HO)
The pull-up cleats are used to attach a rope
to the watercraft when mooring it.
To use a pull-up cleat, pull it up. The pull-up
cleat returns automatically to its original posi-
tion when released. WARNING! Do not use
the pull-up cleats to lift the watercraft. The
pull-up cleats are not designed to support
the watercraft’s weight. If the pull-up
cleats break, the watercraft could fall,
which could result in severe injury.
[EWJ00822]
EJU42291
Storage compartments
This watercraft is equipped with the following
storage compartments.
Only the securely closed watertight storage
compartments are waterproof. If you carryobjects that must be kept dry, put them in a
waterproof bag.
Make sure that the storage compartments
are closed securely before operating the wa-
tercraft.
EJU42211Bow storage compartment
The bow storage compartment is located un-
der the hood.
To open the bow storage compartment:
Pull the hood latch rearward, and then lift up
the rear of the hood.
1Cleat
1Pull-up cleat
1
1
1Hood latch
1Bow storage compartment
Bow storage compartment:
Capacity:
90.0 L (23.8 US gal, 19.8 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
5.0 kg (11 lb)
1
1
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To close the bow storage compartment:
Push the rear of the hood down to securely
lock it in place.
To drain water from the bow storage com-
partment:
(1) Remove the drain plug on the bottom of
the storage compartment to drain the
water into the engine compartment.
(2) Securely install the drain plug in its origi-
nal position.
EJU35164Glove compartment
The glove compartment is located in front of
the seat.To open the glove compartment:
Turn the glove compartment knob 90° to the
left or right, and then lift up the lid.
1Drain plug
1
1Glove compartment knob
1Glove compartment
Glove compartment:
Capacity:
7.0 L (1.8 US gal, 1.5 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
1.0 kg (2 lb)
1
1
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To close the glove compartment:
Lower the lid, and then turn the glove com-
partment knob to securely lock the lid in
place.
To drain water from the glove compartment:
(1) Remove the drain plug on the bottom of
the glove compartment to drain the wa-
ter.
(2) Securely install the drain plug in its origi-
nal position.
EJU42193Stern storage compartment
The stern storage compartment is located in
front of the boarding platform.
To open the stern storage compartment:
(1) Pull the rear of the stern storage com-
partment latch on both sides of the stern
storage compartment lid outward, and
then unhook the front of the latch from
the hull.
(2) Open the lid.
To close the stern storage compartment:
(1) Close the lid.
1Drain plug
1
1Stern storage compartment latch
1Stern storage compartment lid
2Stern storage compartment
Stern storage compartment:
Capacity:
17.0 L (4.5 US gal, 3.7 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
1.5 kg (3 lb)
1
1
2
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