ECO mode YAMAHA FX HO CRUISER 2009 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
Model information ........................... 2
Builder’s plate .................................... 2
Important labels .............................. 3
Warning labels ................................... 4
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
Water-skiing ................................. 17
Safe boating rules ........................ 19
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly ................................ 19
Features and functions ................... 21
Location of main components ...... 21
Operation of controls and other
functions .................................... 25
Seats ............................................... 25
Hood ................................................ 26
Fuel tank filler cap ........................... 26
Remote control transmitter .............. 26
Engine stop switch .......................... 27
Engine shut-off switch ..................... 27
Start switch ...................................... 28
Right handlebar switches ................ 28
Throttle lever ................................... 29
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 29
Steering system ............................... 30
Tilt lever ........................................... 30
Shift lever ........................................ 31Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector ........................................ 31
Handgrip .......................................... 33
Reboarding step .............................. 33
Bow eye ........................................... 33
Stern eyes ....................................... 34
Pull-up cleats
(for FX Cruiser High Output) ........ 34
Yamaha Engine Management
System (YEMS) ........................... 34
Yamaha Security System ................ 34
No-wake mode ................................ 36
Cruise assist .................................... 37
Multifunction information center ...... 39
Storage compartments .................... 45
Operation ......................................... 48
Fuel and oil .................................. 48
Fuel ................................................. 48
Engine oil ......................................... 49
Pre-operation checks ................... 50
Pre-operation check list ................... 50
Pre-operation check points .............. 52
Operation ..................................... 60
Engine break-in ............................... 60
Launching the watercraft ................. 60
Starting the engine .......................... 60
Stopping the engine ........................ 61
Shifting ............................................ 62
Leaving the watercraft ..................... 62
Operating your watercraft ............ 63
Getting to know your watercraft ....... 63
Learning to operate your
watercraft ..................................... 63
Riding with passengers ................... 64
Starting the watercraft ..................... 64
Boarding and starting in deep
water ............................................ 65
Capsized watercraft ......................... 68
Turning the watercraft ..................... 69
Stopping the watercraft ................... 70
Beaching the watercraft ................... 71
Docking the watercraft ..................... 71
Reverse on waterways .................... 71
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General and important labels
1
EJU36450
Identification numbers
Record the Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number, Craft Identification Number (CIN),
and engine serial number in the spaces pro-
vided for assistance when ordering spare
parts from a Yamaha dealer. Also record and
keep these ID numbers in a separate place in
case your watercraft is stolen.
EJU30281Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number
The PRI-ID number is stamped on a plate at-
tached inside the engine compartment.
MODEL:
FY1800-H (FX High Output)
FY1800A-H (FX Cruiser High Output)
EJU36550Craft Identification Number (CIN)
The CIN is stamped on a plate attached to the
aft deck.
EJU30310Engine serial number
The engine serial number is stamped on a
plate attached to the engine unit.
1Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number loca-
tion
1
1Craft Identification Number (CIN) location
1Engine serial number location
1
1
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Features and functions
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EJU36710“SET” switch
Push this switch to activate the cruise assist.
(See page 37 for more information.)
EJU36720Up and down switches
Push these switches to increase or decrease
the engine speed while the cruise assist is op-
erating. (See page 37 for more information.)
EJU36730“NO-WAKE MODE” switch
Push this switch to activate or deactivate the
no-wake mode. (See page 36 for more infor-
mation.)
EJU31210Throttle lever
Squeeze the throttle lever to increase engine
speed.
Release the throttle lever to decrease engine
speed or to return it to the idle position.
EJU35971Cooling water pilot outlet
This watercraft is equipped with a cooling wa-
ter pilot outlet.When the engine is running, cooling water is
circulated in the engine, and then it is dis-
charged from the pilot outlet.
To check for proper operation of the cooling
system, check that water is being discharged
from the pilot outlet. If water is not being dis-
charged from the outlet, cooling water may
not be circulating in the engine. When this oc-
curs, stop the engine and check for the cause.
(See pages 44 and 92 for more information.)
TIP:

If the cooling water passages are dry, it will
take about 60 seconds for the water to
reach the outlet after the engine is started.

Water discharge may not be constant at
idle, therefore, open the throttle a little to
check that water discharges properly.
1Throttle lever
1
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The bow eye is used to attach a rope to the
watercraft when transporting, mooring, or
towing it in an emergency.
EJU34880Stern eyes
The stern eyes are located at the stern of the
watercraft.
The stern eyes are used to attach a rope to
the watercraft when transporting or mooring it.
EJU34891Pull-up cleats
(for FX Cruiser High Output)
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. WARNING!
Do not use the pull-up cleats to lift the wa-
tercraft. The pull-up cleats are not de-
signed to support the watercraft’s weight.
If the pull-up cleats break, the watercraftcould fall, which could result in severe in-
jury.
[EWJ00821]
EJU31370
Yamaha Engine Management System
(YEMS)
This model is equipped with an integrated,
computerized management system that con-
trols and adjusts ignition timing, fuel injection,
engine diagnostics, and the off-throttle steer-
ing (OTS) system.
EJU31381Yamaha Security System
The Yamaha Security System functions to
help prevent unauthorized use or theft of the
watercraft. The engine cannot be started if the
security system is in the lock mode. The en-
gine can only be started in the unlock mode.
The lock and unlock modes of the security
system are selected using the remote control
transmitter that is included with this water-
craft.
TIP:
Since the watercraft is programmed to recog-
nize the internal code from this transmitter
only, the security system setting can only be
changed with this transmitter. If you lose the
remote control transmitter or if it does not op-
erate properly, contact a Yamaha dealer.
1Bow eye
1Stern eye
1
1Pull-up cleat
1
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unlock mode is selected and the engine can
be started.
TIP:
The beeper sounds two times for the normal
mode or three times for the low-RPM mode.
(See the items in “Selecting the operation
mode” for operation mode information.)
If neither the start switch nor the remote con-
trol transmitter is operated within 25 seconds
after the unlock button is pressed to select the
unlock mode, the multifunction information
center will turn off and enter a standby state.
If the multifunction information center is in the
standby state, start the engine to return the
display and the indicator lights to their state
before the center turned off.
EJU36781Selecting the operation mode
There are two operation modes in the unlock
mode of the Yamaha Security System: the
normal mode and the low-RPM mode. The
normal mode and low-RPM mode can only be
selected when the engine is stopped in the
unlock mode. Press the unlock button on the
remote control transmitter for more than 4
seconds to switch between the normal mode
and the low-RPM mode.
Normal mode
The watercraft can be ridden normally in this
mode.
If the beeper sounds two times, the normal
mode is activated.Low-RPM mode
Maximum engine speed (r/min) in this mode is
limited to approximately 70% of the maximum
engine speed in the normal mode.
If the beeper sounds three times, the low-
RPM mode is activated and the “L-MODE” in-
dicator light comes on.
EJU37011No-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 opera-
tion of the watercraft.
Activating and deactivating the no-wake
mode
Activation of the no-wake mode will be con-
firmed by the beeper and the digital speedom-
eter display.
TIP:
The beeps and the flashing digital speedome-
ter display also indicate the activation of the
cruise assist. (See page 37 for more informa-
tion.)
Number of
beepsYamaha Security
System modeEngine
can be
started
Lock NO
Unlock
(normal mode)YES
Unlock
(low-RPM mode)YES
1“L-MODE” indicator light
Number
of beepsNo-wake mode oper-
ationDigital
speedome-
ter display
ActivatedStarts
flashing
DeactivatedStops
flashing
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To activate the no-wake mode:
TIP:
The no-wake mode cannot be activated im-
mediately after starting the engine. After start-
ing the engine, wait for 5 seconds or more
before activating the mode.
(1) Release the throttle lever.
(2) Check that the shift lever is in the forward
position.
TIP:
The no-wake mode cannot be activated when
the shift lever is in the reverse position.
(3) Push and hold the “NO-WAKE MODE”
switch. When the no-wake mode is acti-
vated, the beeper sounds three times
quickly and “5” (when miles are selected)
or “8” (when kilometers are selected)
starts flashing in the digital speedometer
display. Keep the throttle lever in the idle
position when the no-wake mode is acti-
vated.
TIP:
The digital speedometer display flashes con-
tinually while the no-wake mode is activated.
To deactivate the no-wake mode:
Perform one of the following procedures. The
beeper sounds two times quickly and the dig-
ital speedometer display stops flashing when
the no-wake mode is deactivated.

Push the “NO-WAKE MODE” switch.

Squeeze the throttle lever.
TIP:
The no-wake mode is also deactivated when
the engine is stopped.
EJU37022Cruise assist
The cruise assist is a function for maintaining
a desired engine speed within a fixed range
while operating the watercraft.
1Shift lever
2Forward position
1
21“NO-WAKE MODE” sw itch
1
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When the multifunction information center
starts operating, the analog speedometer/ta-
chometer makes one sweep, all displays light
up for 2 seconds, and then the meter starts to
operate normally.
The multifunction information center will con-
tinue to operate for 25 seconds after the en-
gine stops.
EJU34930Analog speedometer/tachometer and indi-
cator lights
This watercraft is equipped with the following
meter and indicator lights.
EJU36791Analog speedometer/tachometer
The analog speedometer/tachometer can be
used as a speedometer or a tachometer.
To switch between the speedometer and the
tachometer functions, push the “Speed/RPM”
button for at least 1 second when the multi-
function information center is operating.
The “SPEED” indicator light comes on when
the analog speedometer is selected. The“RPM” indicator light comes on when the an-
alog tachometer is selected.
The “SPEED” indicator light blinks three
times, then comes on, if miles are selected as
the display units when the analog speedome-
ter/tachometer is switched to the speedome-
ter function.
Analog speedometer
The analog speedometer shows the water-
craft speed against water.
The large inner numbers on the meter show
the watercraft speed in miles per hour (mph)
and the small outer numbers show the speed
in kilometers per hour (km/h) when the speed-
ometer function is selected.
Analog tachometer
The analog tachometer shows the engine
speed.
The large inner numbers on the meter show
the engine speed (× 100 r/min) when the ta-
chometer function is selected.
1Analog speedometer/tachometer
2“SPEED” indicator light
3“WARNING” indicator light
4“RPM” indicator light
5“UNLOCK” indicator light
6“L-MODE” indicator light
1“Speed/RPM” button
2“SPEED” indicator light
3“RPM” indicator light
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EJU35010“L-MODE” indicator light
The “L-MODE” indicator light comes on when
the low-RPM mode is selected. (See page 36
for more information.)
EJU35021Left multifunction display and operation
buttons
The left multifunction display is equipped with
the following functions.The following operation buttons are on the left
side of the multifunction information center.
EJU37081Digital speedometer
The digital speedometer shows the watercraft
speed against water.
To switch the speedometer display between
kilometers and miles, push the “Volt/Hour”
button for at least 1 second, within 10 sec-
onds after the multifunction information center
starts operating.
The “SPEED” indicator light blinks three times
if miles are selected as the display units when
the multifunction information center starts op-
erating, or if the display units are switched to
miles.1“L-MODE” indicator light
1Fuel level meter
2Fuel level warning indicator
3Hour meter/voltmeter
4Digital speedometer
5Oil pressure warning indicator
6Check engine warning indicator
7Engine overheat warning indicator
1“Speed/RPM” button
2“Volt/Hour” button
1Digital speedometer
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Operation
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EJU32742
Operation
WARNING
EWJ00510
Before operating your watercraft, become
familiar with all of the controls. Consult a
Yamaha dealer about any control or func-
tion that you do not fully understand. Fail-
ure to understand how the controls work
could cause an accident or prevent you
from avoiding an accident.
NOTICE
ECJ00460
Make sure that the stern drain plugs are
tightened securely before launching the
watercraft.
EJU36661Engine break-in
NOTICE
ECJ00430
Failure to follow the engine break-in pro-
cedure could result in reduced engine life
or even severe engine damage.
The engine break-in period is essential to al-
low the various components of the engine to
wear and polish themselves to the correct op-
erating clearances. This ensures proper per-
formance and promotes longer component
life.
TIP:
Be sure to check the engine oil level before
operating the watercraft for the first time. (See
page 52 for engine oil checking procedures.)
(1) Launch the watercraft and start the en-
gine. (See page 60 for engine starting
procedures.)
(2) For the first 5 minutes, run the engine at
trolling speed only. For the 30 minutes of
operation after that, keep the engine
speed below 5000 r/min. For the 1 hour of
operation after that, keep the engine
speed below 6000 r/min.
(3) Proceed with normal operation.
EJU32801Launching the watercraft
When launching the watercraft, make sure
that there are no obstacles behind you.
Use the remote control transmitter to select
the unlock mode. (See page 35 for Yamaha
Security System lock and unlock mode selec-
tion procedures.)
After the watercraft is in the water, start the
engine. Shift into reverse and move the water-
craft back slowly. If there are waves, some-
one should make sure that the watercraft is
not pushed into the trailer before backing
away.
EJU36341Starting the engine
(1) If the lock mode of the Yamaha Security
System is selected, use the remote con-
trol transmitter to select the unlock mode.
(See page 35 for Yamaha Security Sys-
tem lock and unlock mode selection pro-
cedures.)
(2) Launch the watercraft in water free from
weeds and debris and at least 60 cm (2 ft)
deep from the bottom of the watercraft.
NOTICE: Never operate in water that is
less than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the
bottom of the watercraft, otherwise
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EJU34560
Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble with your watercraft, use this section to check for the possible cause.
If you cannot find the cause, or if the procedure for replacement or repair is not described in
this owner’s/operator’s manual, have a Yamaha dealer perform the necessary service.
EJU36982Troubleshooting chart
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
does not turn over)Yamaha Se-
curity SystemLock mode selected Select unlock mode
35
Engine shut-
off switchClip not in place Install clip
27
Fuse Burned out Replace fuse and
check wiring93
Battery Run down Recharge 86
Poor terminal con-
nectionsTighten as required
86
Terminal corroded Clean 75
Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
turns over)Throttle lever Squeezed Release 28
Fuel Empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible48
Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer79
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer79
Spark plug Fouled or defective Clean or replace 82
Spark plug
capNot connected or
looseConnect properly
82
Connected to wrong
cylinderConnect properly
82
Fuel injec-
tion systemFuel pump faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
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