ESP YAMAHA FX HO 2021 Owners Manual

Important manual information
EJU3759H
Declaration of Conformity for Personal Watercraft (PWC)
with the requirement s of Directive 2013/53/EU
Name of PWC Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Address: 2500 Shingai, Iwata, Shizuoka 438-8501, Japan
Name of Authorised Representative: YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Address: Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands
Name of Notified Body for exhau st and noise emission assessment: SNCH
FB1800-W / FX HO, FB1800A-W / FX CRUISER HO 0499
ID Number:
Address: 11, route de Luxembourg BP 32, Sandweiler, L-5230. Luxembourg
US-YAMA0001G021
Conformity assessment module used:
for construction:
for exhaust emissions:
for noise emissions:
DESCRIPTION OF WATERCRAFT
DESCRIPTION OF ENGINE A
A
Craft Identification Number : starting from
Model name / Commercial name : C
Design Category : Other Community Directive
s applied
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU
EN 55012:2007/A1:2009
Standards
EN 61000-6-2:2005
D
A1
A1B+C
B+CB+D
B+D B+E
B+EB+F
B+FG
G
GH
H
H
EN 61000-6-1:2007
Model Name:
6HM
Combustion Cycle:
4 stroke
Fuel Type:
Petrol
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential requirements StandardsOther normative
document / method Technical filePlease specify in more detail
(* = mandatory standard)
Annex I.A Design and construction *EN ISO 13590:2018
Annex I.B Exhaust emission *EN ISO 18854:2015
Annex I.C Noise emission *EN ISO 14509-1:2018
*
* *
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. I declare on behalf of the
manufacturer that the PWCs mentioned above comply with all applicable es\
sential requirements in the way specified.
Name / Title:
T. Ibata / Director, Boat Section(identification of the person empowered to sign on behalf of the manufa\
cturer)
Signature:
Date and place of issue:
Certificate for exhau st emission assessment: SNCH*2013/53*2013/53*0045
1st July 2020, Shizuoka, Japan
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Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1Identification 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
Yamaha Security System ................. 25
Engine stop switch .......................... 26
Engine shut-off switch .................... 26
Start switch ..................................... 26
Throttle lever .................................... 27
RiDE lever ........................................ 27
Steering system ............................... 27
Adjustable tilt steering system ......... 28
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 29
Water separator................................ 29
Watercraft operation ...................... 30Watercraft operation functions ..... 30
Shift system ..................................... 30
Electric trim system .......................... 32
Watercraft operation modes ......... 34
Reverse assist .................................. 34
T.D.E. (thrust directional
enhancer) ...................................... 34
No-wake mode ................................. 35
Drive control mode ........................... 36
Cruise assist ..................................... 38
Instrument operation ...................... 40 Multifunction information center ... 40
Operation buttons ............................ 41
Touch screen.................................... 41
Status area ....................................... 42
Home screen ................................... 42
Information screen .......................... 43
Drive control mode screen .............. 44
Setting menu screen ....................... 44
Engine lock screen .......................... 46
Warning function .............................. 46
Equipment operation ...................... 49Equipment..................................... 49
Seats ................................................ 49
Handgrip........................................... 50
Reboarding grip................................ 50
Reboarding step ............................... 50
Bow eye............................................ 51
Stern eyes ........................................ 51
Cleat ................................................. 51
Pull-up cleats (FX CRUISER HO) ..... 52
Storage compartments .................... 52
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ... 55
Optional part mounting bracket ....... 56
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 57Fuel requirements ......................... 57
Fuel................................................... 57
Engine oil requirements ................ 59
Engine oil .......................................... 59
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General and important labels
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TIP:
The significant wave height is the mean
height of the highest one-third of the waves,
which approximately corresponds to the
wave height estimated by an experienced
observer. However, some waves will be dou-
ble this height.
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Safety information
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tercraft to avoid accidental starting or un-
authorized use by children or others.
Scan carefully for swimmers and stay away
from swimming areas. Swimmers are hard
to see and you could accidentally hit some-
one in the water.
Avoid being hit by another boat. You
should always take the responsibility to
watch for traffic; other boaters may not be
watching for you. If they do not see you, or
if you maneuver more quickly than other
boaters expect, you risk a collision.
Maintain a safe distance from other boats
and watercraft, and also watch for ski
ropes or fishing lines. Obey the “Safe boat-
ing rules” and be sure to check behind you
before making a turn or slowing down. (See
“Safe boating rules” on page 18.)
EJU30841
Recommended equipment
The following items should be carried on
board your watercraft:
Sound-signaling device
You should carry a whistle or other sound-
signaling device that can be used to signal
other boats.
Visual distress signals
It is recommended that a pyrotechnic de-
vice, which is approved by the appropriate
authorities, be stored in a waterproof con-
tainer on your watercraft. A mirror can also
be used as an emergency signal. Contact a
Yamaha dealer for more information.
Watch
A watch is helpful so you will know how
long you have been operating the water-
craft.
Towline
A towline can be used to tow a disabled
watercraft in an emergency.
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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.
EJU42415
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. When the
“N” (neutral) shift indicator is displayed, the
forward and reverse thrust are balanced to
help keep the watercraft from moving in ei-
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EJU30957
Wakeboarding and water-skiing
You can use the watercraft for wakeboarding
or water-skiing if it has the seating capacity to
carry the operator, a rearward-facing spotter,
and the wakeboarder or water-skier when he
or she is not being pulled.
The watercraft must also have a cleat de-
signed to pull a ski rope; do not attach the
rope to any other location.
It is the watercraft operator’s responsibility to
be alert to the safety of the wakeboarder or
water-skier and others. Know and follow all
local regulations in effect for the waters in
which you will be operating.
The operator should be comfortable carrying
passengers before attempting to pull a wake-
boarder or water-skier.
The following are some important consider-
ations for minimizing risks while pulling a
wakeboarder or water-skier.
The wakeboarder or water-skier should
wear an approved PFD, preferably a bright-
ly colored one so boat operators can see
the person being pulled.
The wakeboarder or water-skier should
wear protective clothing. Severe internal in-
juries can occur if water is forced into body
cavities as a result of falling into the water. Normal swimwear does not adequately
protect against forceful water entry into the
rectum or vagina. The person being pulled
should wear a wetsuit bottom or clothing
that provides equivalent protection.
A second person should be on board as a
spotter to watch the wakeboarder or wa-
ter-skier; in many places it is required by
law. Let the person being pulled direct the
operator’s control of speed and direction
with hand signals.
The spotter should sit astride the rear of the
seat and hold onto the handgrip with both
feet firmly on the floor of the footwell for
proper balance while facing to the rear to
watch the wakeboarder’s or water-skier’s
hand signals and condition.
Your control while pulling a wakeboarder or
water-skier is affected by the wakeboard-
1
Cleat
1
1Handgrip
1 Handgrip
1
1
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EJU30992
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly
You share the areas you enjoy when riding
your watercraft with others and with nature.
So your enjoyment includes a responsibility
to treat these other people, and the lands,
waters, and wildlife with respect and courte-
sy.
Whenever and wherever you ride, think of
yourself as the guest of those around you.
Remember, for example, that the sound of
your watercraft may be music to you, but it
could be just noise to others. And the exciting
splash of your wake can make waves others
won’t enjoy.
Avoid riding close to shoreline homes and
waterfowl nesting areas or other wildlife ar-
eas, and keep a respectful distance from fish-
ermen, other boats, swimmers, and
populated beaches. When travel in areas like
these is unavoidable, ride slowly and obey all
laws.
Proper maintenance is necessary to ensure
that the exhaust emission and sound levels of
your watercraft will continue to be within reg-
ulated limits. You have the responsibility to
make sure that the recommended mainte-
nance in this owner’s/operator’s manual is
carried out.
Remember, pollution can be harmful to the
environment. Do not refuel or add oil where a
spill could cause damage to nature. Remove
your watercraft from the water and move it
away from the shoreline before refueling. Dis-
pose of water and any fuel and oil residue in
the engine compartment according to local
regulations. And keep your surroundings
pleasant for the people and wildlife that share
the waterways: don’t litter. When you ride responsibly, with respect and
courtesy for others, you help ensure that our
waterways stay open for the enjoyment of a
variety of recreational opportunities.
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Control function operation
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zle is changed, and the direction of the water-
craft is changed accordingly.
Since the strength of the jet thrust determines
the speed and degree of a turn, throttle must
always be applied when attempting a turn,
except at trolling speed.
This model is equipped with the Yamaha En-
gine Management System (YEMS) that in-
cludes an off-throttle steering (OTS) system.
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 sharply if you apply throttle
while turning the handlebars. The OTS sys-
tem does not function below planing speeds
or when the engine is off. Once the engine
slows down, the watercraft will no longer turn
in response to handlebar input until you apply
throttle again or you reach trolling speed.EJU31294Adjustable tilt steering system
The position of the handlebars can be adjust-
ed back and forth by operating the tilt lever.
To adjust the handlebar position:
(1) Pull the tilt lever up to disengage the han-dlebar lock, and then move the handle-
bars back or forth to the desired position.
WARNING! Never pull the tilt lever dur- ing operation, otherwise the handle-
bars may suddenly change position,
which may lead to an accident.
[EWJ00042]
1 Handlebar
2 Jet thrust nozzle
1
2
1Tilt lever
1
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Watercraft operation
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Activating and deactivating the cruise as-
sist
Activation of the cruise assist can be con-
firmed by the cruise assist indicator on the
multifunction information center.
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 and the cruise assist indica-
tor is displayed, the cruise assist is acti-
vated.
(3) When the cruise assist is activated, slow- ly squeeze the throttle lever to keep it squeezed further than the position at
which the cruise assist was set.
TIP:
Check the multifunction information center to
make sure that the cruise assist is activated
before squeezing the throttle lever to the full
throttle position. If the cruise assist is not ac-
tivated, the engine will respond normally to
the throttle operation.
(4) Once the cruise assist is activated, push
the “SPEED CONTROL” up switch to in-
crease the set engine speed or the
“SPEED CONTROL” down switch to de-
crease the set engine speed. The engine
speed can be changed in the range of
the cruise assist levels –5 to +5.
TIP:
Because the cruise assist can only be set be-
tween engine speeds of approximately 3000
r/min and approximately 7000 r/min, the
cruise assist level cannot be adjusted to an
engine speed outside of this range.
To deactivate the cruise assist:
Relax your grip on the throttle lever past the
position at which the cruise assist was set.
The beeper sounds two times and the cruise
assist indicator disappears when the cruise
assist is deactivated.
1Cruise assist indicator
2 Cruise assist level
1 “SPEED CONTROL” up switch
2 “SPEED CONTROL” down switch
3 “SET” switch
0
F13.6Vx100
RPM
100%Cruise Assist +4
km/h
21
1
2
3
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Instrument operation
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EJU45141Status area
The areas on the left and right sides of the
multifunction information center that show
the watercraft information and the tachome-
ter at the bottom of the multifunction informa-
tion center do not respond to touch
operation.
Trim setting indicator
The position of this indicator and the trim set-
ting level indicate the trim setting of the jet
thrust nozzle. (See page 32 for information on
the trim setting.)
Voltmeter
The voltmeter shows the battery voltage.
When the battery voltage is normal, the volt-
meter displays approximately 14 volts.
If the battery voltage has dropped or risen
significantly, the battery voltage warning will
activate and the voltage display will blink.
(See page 47 for information on the battery
voltage warning.)
Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine speed us-
ing the large number ×100 RPM (r/min) and
the number of display segments.
TIP:
If a warning is activated or a malfunction is
detected, the warning bar will be displayed
instead of the tachometer number display.
Shift indicator
This indicator shows the reverse gate shift
positions: “F” (forward), “N” (neutral), and “R”
(reverse). (See page 30 for shifting proce-
dures.)
Fuel level meter
The fuel level meter shows the amount of fuel
remaining in the fuel tank using the number of
display segments and a percentage value.
If the amount of remaining fuel is less than
10%, the fuel level warning will activate and
the percentage display will change to “Low”.
(See page 47 for information on the fuel level
warning.)
TIP:
The accuracy of the fuel level meter varies
depending on the operating conditions. Use
this function as a reference only.
EJU45151Home screen “ ”
The center display of the home screen shows
the speedometer and the indicators for the
operation modes. (See page 34 for informa-
tion on the functions of the various modes.)
TIP:
If the engine speed increases while the drive
control mode screen, setting menu screen, or
engine lock screen is displayed, the multi-
1 Trim setting indicator
2 Vo l t m et e r
3 Tachometer
4 Shift indicator
5 Fuel level meter
0
N13.6Vx100
RPM
100%
km/h
15
423
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