display YAMAHA FX HO 2017 Owners Manual

Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1
Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number............................................ 1
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ....... 1
Engine serial number.......................... 1
Manufactured date label .................... 2
Model information ........................... 2
Builder’s plate .................................... 2
Important labels .............................. 4
Warning labels.................................... 5
Other labels ........................................ 8
Safety information ........................... 10
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft ............................. 10
Cruising limitations ........................ 11
Operation requirements ................ 12
Recommended equipment ........... 14
Hazard information........................ 15
Watercraft characteristics ............. 15
Wakeboarding and water-skiing ... 17
Safe boating rules ......................... 18
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly ................................. 19
Description....................................... 20
Watercraft glossary ....................... 20
Location of main components ...... 21
Control function operation ............. 25
Watercraft control functions ......... 25
Remote control transmitter .............. 25
Yamaha Security System ................. 26
Engine stop switch .......................... 27
Engine shut-off switch .................... 27
Start switch ..................................... 27
Throttle lever .................................... 28
RiDE lever ......................................... 28
Steering system ............................... 28
Adjustable tilt steering system ......... 29
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 30
Water separator................................ 30
Watercraft operation ...................... 31
Watercraft operation functions ..... 31
Shift system...................................... 31
Electric trim system .......................... 33
Watercraft operation modes ......... 35
Low RPM Mode ............................... 35
No-wake mode ................................. 36
Cruise assist ..................................... 37
Instrument operation ...................... 39
Multifunction information center ... 39
Analog speedometer/tachometer..... 39
Information display ........................... 40
Multifunction display ........................ 44
Equipment operation ...................... 48
Equipment..................................... 48
Seats ................................................ 48
Handgrip........................................... 49
Reboarding grip................................ 49
Reboarding step ............................... 49
Bow eye............................................ 50
Stern eyes ........................................ 50
Cleat ................................................. 50
Pull-up cleats (FX Cruiser HO).......... 51
Storage compartments .................... 51
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ... 56
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 57
Fuel requirements ......................... 57
Fuel................................................... 57
Engine oil requirements ................ 59
Engine oil .......................................... 59
Draining the bilge water ................ 61
Draining the bilge water on land....... 61
Draining the bilge water on water .... 61
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Safety information
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EJU42474
Hazard information
Never start the engine or let it run for any
length of time in an enclosed area. Exhaust
fumes contain carbon monoxide, a color-
less, odorless gas that may cause loss of
consciousness and death within a short
time. Always operate the watercraft in an
open area.
Do not touch the hot muffler or engine dur-
ing or immediately after engine operation;
they can cause serious burns.
Do not place magnets or objects with a
strong magnetic force near the throttle le-
ver or RiDE lever. The electronic throttle
mechanism of the levers can be adversely
affected, which could cause loss of control.
In addition, do not place objects suscepti-
ble to magnetic forces (i.e., credit cards,
watches, etc.) close to the throttle lever or
RiDE lever.
EJU42414
Watercraft characteristics
Jet thrust turns the watercraft. Releasing
the throttle lever completely produces only
minimum thrust. If you are traveling at
speeds above trolling, you will have rapidly
decreasing ability to steer without throttle.
This model is equipped with the Yamaha
Engine Management System (YEMS) that
includes an off-throttle steering (OTS) sys-
tem. It will activate at planing speeds
should you attempt to steer the watercraft
after releasing the throttle lever. The OTS
system assists in turning by continuing to
supply some thrust while the watercraft is
decelerating, but you can turn more sharp-
ly if you apply throttle while turning the han-
dlebars.
The OTS system does not function below
planing speeds or when the engine is off.
Once the engine slows down, the water-
craft will no longer turn in response to han-
dlebar input until you apply throttle again or
you reach trolling speed.
Practice turning in an open area without
obstacles until you have a good feel for this
maneuver.
This watercraft is water-jet propelled. The
jet pump is directly connected to the en-
gine. This means that jet thrust will produce
some movement whenever the engine is
running and the “F” (forward) or “R” (re-
verse) shift indicator is displayed in the
multifunction display. When the “N” (neu-
tral) shift indicator is displayed, the forward
and reverse thrust are balanced to help
keep the watercraft from moving in either
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EJU40013
Watercraft operation functions
EJU43153Shift system
WARNING
EWJ01773
Make sure that there are no obstacles or
people behind you before shifting into
reverse.
Do not touch the reverse gate while the
RiDE lever is being operated, otherwise
you could be pinched.
If the RiDE lever and throttle lever are
being operated at the same time, do not
release only the RiDE lever. Otherwise,
the watercraft could accelerate more
quickly than expected, which may lead
to an accident.
The RiDE lever and throttle lever can be oper-
ated to change the forward or rearward
movement of the watercraft only when the
engine is running. When the RiDE lever is
squeezed, the reverse gate lowers and de-
flects the water jet being discharged from the
jet thrust nozzle so that the watercraft moves
in reverse or is in neutral. When the throttle le-
ver is squeezed, the reverse gate rises and
the watercraft moves forward.
TIP:
This model is equipped with a function
which limits the engine speed in reverse.
When the engine is started, the reverse
gate automatically moves to the neutral po-
sition.
To shift into reverse:
(1) Release the throttle lever.
(2) Squeeze the RiDE lever. The reverse
gate will lower, the engine speed will in-
crease, the watercraft will start moving inreverse, and the “R” (reverse) shift indi-
cator will be displayed.
To shift into neutral from reverse:
Release the RiDE lever. The reverse gate will
automatically return to the neutral position
1RiDE lever
1Reverse gate
2Reverse position
1“R” (Reverse position)
1
1
2
1
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and the “N” (neutral) shift indicator will be dis-
played.
TIP:
Although the neutral position helps keep the
watercraft from moving even when the en-
gine is running, some movement may occur.To shift into forward:
(1) Release the RiDE lever.
(2) Squeeze the throttle lever. The reverse
gate will rise completely, the engine
speed will increase, the watercraft will
start moving forward, and the “F” (for-
ward) shift indicator will be displayed.
1RiDE lever
1Reverse gate
2Neutral position
1“N” (Neutral position)
1
2
1
1
1Throttle lever
1Reverse gate
2Forward position
1“F” (Forward position)
1
2
1
1
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TIP:
If the RiDE lever is squeezed while the throttle
lever is squeezed, the watercraft will slow
down, and once stopped, move in reverse.
To shift into neutral from forward:
(1) Release the throttle lever.
(2) Lightly squeeze and release the RiDE le-
ver. The “N” (neutral) shift indicator will
be displayed.
TIP:
If the RiDE lever is squeezed continuously,
the reverse gate will move to the reverse po-
sition.
EJU43161Electric trim system
The electric trim up switch and electric trim
down switch are located at the left handlebar
grip and are operated to change the vertical
angle of the jet thrust nozzle, which adjusts
the trim angle of the watercraft. The switchescan be operated only when the engine is run-
ning.
There are 5 positions: neutral, 2 bow-down
positions (a) and (b), and 2 bow-up positions
(c) and (d).
Bow-down positions (a) and (b)
The bow will go down, causing the trim angle
to decrease.
1“N” (Neutral position)
1
1Electric trim up switch
2Electric trim down switch
1
2
(d)
(c)
(b)
(a)
(d)
(c)
(b)
(a)
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EJU40001
Watercraft operation modes
EJU36787Low RPM Mode
The Low RPM Mode is a function that limits
the maximum engine speed to approximately
70% of the maximum engine speed in the
normal mode.
The Low RPM Mode can only be activated
and deactivated by operating the remote
control transmitter that is included with this
watercraft. (See page 25 for information on
the remote control transmitter.)
TIP:
The Low RPM Mode can only be activated
when the engine is stopped in the unlock
mode of the Yamaha Security System.
Activating and deactivating the Low RPM
Mode
Activation of the Low RPM Mode will be con-
firmed by the number of beeps when the re-
mote control transmitter is operated, and by
the “L-MODE” indicator light of the multifunc-
tion information center. (See page 39 for in-
formation on the multifunction information
center.)
TIP:
If the remote control transmitter is operated
while the multifunction information center is
in the standby state, the center performs the
initial operation, and then the setting is se-
lected.
To activate the Low RPM Mode:
Push the “L-Mode” (unlock) button on the re-
mote control transmitter for more than 4 sec-
onds. Once the beeper sounds three times
and the “UNLOCK” indicator light blinks
three times, then comes on, the “L-MODE”
indicator light comes on and the Low RPM
Mode is activated.
TIP:
If the Low RPM Mode is activated immediate-
ly after the information display turns off, the
“L-MODE” indicator light will not come on.
The “L-MODE” indicator light will come on
when the engine is started.1Remote control transmitter
Number of
beepsLow RPM Mode
operation“L-
MODE”
indicator
light
ActivatedComes
on
Deactivated Goes off
1“L-Mode” (unlock) button
2“L-MODE” indicator light
2
L-Mode1
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To deactivate the Low RPM Mode:
Push the “L-Mode” (unlock) button on the re-
mote control transmitter for more than 4 sec-
onds. Once the beeper sounds two times and
the “UNLOCK” indicator light blinks two
times, then comes on, the “L-MODE” indica-
tor light goes off and the Low RPM Mode is
deactivated. When the Low RPM Mode is de-
activated, the watercraft returns to the nor-
mal operation mode.
EJU42484No-wake mode
The no-wake mode is a function that main-
tains the engine speed at a fixed setting for
operating the watercraft at low speeds. This
function can be used only for forward water-
craft operation or when the watercraft is in
neutral.
TIP:
The no-wake mode can only be activated
after 5 seconds have elapsed since starting
the engine.
If the no-wake mode is activated when the
watercraft is operating in neutral, the re-
verse gate will move to the forward posi-
tion.
Activating and deactivating the no-wake
mode
Activation of the no-wake mode will be con-
firmed by the number of beeps when the
“NO-WAKE MODE” switch is pushed, and by
the digital speedometer display of the multi-
function information center. (See page 39 for
information on the multifunction information
center.)
TIP:
The beeps and the blinking digital speedom-
eter display also indicate the activation of the
cruise assist. (See page 37 for information on
the cruise assist.)
To activate the no-wake mode:
(1) Release the throttle lever and let the en-
gine speed return to idle.
(2) Push and hold the “NO-WAKE MODE”
switch. Once the beeper sounds three
times quickly and “8” (when kilometers
are selected) or “5” (when miles are se-
lected) starts blinking in the digital
speedometer display, the no-wake
mode is activated. Keep the throttle lever
in the fully closed (idle) position when the
no-wake mode is activated.
TIP:
The digital speedometer display blinks con-
tinually while the no-wake mode is activated.
Number
of beepsNo-wake mode oper-
ationDigital
speedome-
ter display
ActivatedStarts
blinking
DeactivatedStops
blinking
1“NO-WAKE MODE” switch
1
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To deactivate the no-wake mode:
Perform one of the following operations. The
beeper sounds two times quickly and the di-
gital speedometer display stops blinking
when the no-wake mode is deactivated.
Push the “NO-WAKE MODE” switch.
Squeeze the throttle lever.
Squeeze the RiDE lever.
TIP:
The no-wake mode is also deactivated when
the engine is stopped.
EJU37028Cruise assist
The cruise assist is a function for maintaining
a desired engine speed within a fixed range
while operating the watercraft.
TIP:
The cruise assist can only be set between
engine speeds of approximately 3000
r/min and approximately 7000 r/min.
The cruise assist cannot be activated in the
Low RPM Mode. (See page 35 for Low
RPM Mode activation procedures.)
Activating and deactivating the cruise as-
sist
Activation of the cruise assist will be con-
firmed by the number of beeps when the
“SET” switch, cruise assist up switch, or
cruise assist down switch is pushed, and by
the digital speedometer display of the multi-
function information center. (See page 39 for
information on the multifunction information
center.)
TIP:
The beeps and the blinking digital speedom-
eter display also indicate the activation of the
no-wake mode. (See page 36 for information
on the no-wake mode.)
To activate the cruise assist:
(1) Operate the throttle lever until the de-
sired engine speed is reached.
(2) When the engine speed reaches the de-
sired cruise assist setting, push the
“SET” switch. Once the beeper sounds
three times quickly and the digital speed-
ometer display starts blinking, the cruise
assist is activated. When the cruise as-
sist is activated, slowly squeeze the
throttle lever to keep it squeezed further
than the position at which the cruise as-
sist was set; releasing the throttle lever
will deactivate the cruise assist.
TIP:
The digital speedometer display blinks con-
tinually while the cruise assist is activated.
Make sure that the beeper has sounded and
the digital speedometer display is blinking
before squeezing the throttle lever to the full
throttle position. If the speedometer display is
not blinking, the cruise assist is not activated
Number
of beepsCruise assist opera-
tionDigital
speedome-
ter display
ActivatedStarts
blinking
DeactivatedStops
blinking
Set engine speed in-
creases or decreasesContinues
blinking
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and the engine will respond normally to the
throttle operation.
TIP:
Once the cruise assist is activated, the set
engine speed can be increased by pushing
the cruise assist up switch or decreased by
pushing the cruise assist down switch. Each
time a switch is pushed, the beeper willsound one time quickly and the set engine
speed will change. However, the adjustment
is limited to a maximum of five increments
above or below the initial cruise assist set-
ting.
To deactivate the cruise assist:
Relax your grip on the throttle lever. The
beeper sounds two times quickly and the di-
gital speedometer display stops blinking
when the cruise assist is deactivated.
TIP:
The cruise assist is also deactivated when the
engine is stopped.
1Cruise assist up switch
2Cruise assist down switch
3“SET” switch
1
2
3
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EJU42241
Multifunction information
center
The multifunction information center displays
various watercraft information.
Multifunction information center initial op-
eration
When the multifunction information center is
activated, the analog speedometer/tachome-
ter makes one sweep, and all of the displaysegments and indicator lights come on. After
2 seconds, the “WARNING” indicator light
and the warning indicators in the information
display go off, and then the center starts to
operate normally.
TIP:
The “UNLOCK” indicator light will go off
when the engine is started.
Multifunction information center standby
state
If the multifunction information center does
not receive any operation input within 25 sec-
onds after the engine stops, the center will
turn off and enter a standby state. When the
engine is started again, the displays return to
their state before the center turned off, and
then the center starts to operate normally.
EJU42331Analog speedometer/tachometer
The analog speedometer/tachometer has
both a speedometer function and a tachom-
eter function. By switching the meter, it can
be used as either a speedometer or a ta-
chometer.
TIP:
The analog tachometer is selected at the
Yamaha factory.
Analog tachometer
The analog tachometer shows the engine
speed.
1Information display
2“UNLOCK” indicator light
3Analog speedometer/tachometer
4“WARNING” indicator light
5“L-MODE” indicator light
6Multifunction display
7“RPM” indicator light
8“SPEED” indicator light
1“SPEED/RPM” button
2“VOLT/HOUR” button
3“START/STOP” button
4“MODE/RESET” button
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