fuel 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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Operating in weeded areas ............. 72
Post-operation care ...................... 72
Transporting ................................. 73
Maintenance and care ..................... 74
Storage ......................................... 74
Flushing the cooling system ............ 74
Lubrication ....................................... 75
Battery ............................................. 75
Cleaning the watercraft ................... 75
Maintenance and adjustments ..... 76
Owner’s/operator’s manual and
tool kit ........................................... 76
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 77
Checking the fuel system ................ 79
Engine oil and oil filter ..................... 79
Air filter element .............................. 79
Checking the jet thrust nozzle
angle ............................................ 79
Checking the shift cable .................. 80
Checking and adjusting the throttle
cable ............................................ 80
Cleaning and adjusting the spark
plugs ............................................ 82
Lubrication points ............................ 84
Checking the battery ....................... 86
Fuel injection system ....................... 87
Specifications .................................. 88
Specifications ................................ 88
Trouble recovery ............................. 89
Troubleshooting ........................... 89
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 89
Emergency procedures ................ 92
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ........................................ 92
Jumping the battery ......................... 93
Replacing the fuses ......................... 93
Towing the watercraft ...................... 95
Submerged watercraft ..................... 95
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Safety information
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EJU30970
Safe boating rules
Your Yamaha watercraft is legally considered
a powerboat. Operation of the watercraft must
be in accordance with the rules and regula-
tions governing the waterway on which it is
used.
EJU30991
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, wa-
ters, and wildlife with respect and courtesy.
Whenever and wherever you ride, think of
yourself as the guest of those around you. Re-
member, 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 en-
joy.
Avoid riding close to shoreline homes and wa-
terfowl nesting areas or other wildlife areas,
and keep a respectful distance from fisher-
men, 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 regu-
lated 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
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EJU31010
Location of main components
Front view
1
8
7910116 5 4 3
2
1Fuel tank filler cap
2Hood
3Handlebars
4Rear seat
5Front seat
6Footwell
7Bow eye
8Cooling water pilot outlet9Pull-up cleat (for FX Cruiser High Output)
10Gunwale
11Sponsons
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Engine compartment
6 5
7
10 9
8
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1Engine cover
2Air filter case
3Water separator
4Fuel tank
5Battery
6Flushing hose connector
7Spark plug cap
8Electrical box
9Engine oil filler cap
10Dipstick
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push the rear of the seat down to lock it in
place.
(2) Install the rear seat. Make sure that the
seats are securely installed before oper-
ating the watercraft.
EJU36682Hood
To open the hood, pull the visor up, and then
lift up the hood.To close the hood, push down on the center
of the hood until it latches securely. Make sure
that the hood is securely closed before oper-
ating the watercraft.
EJU36691Fuel tank filler cap
The fuel tank filler cap is located under the
hood.
To remove the fuel tank filler cap, open the
hood, and then turn the cap counterclockwise.
(See page 26 for hood opening and closing
procedures.)
To install the fuel tank filler cap, turn it clock-
wise until it stops. Make sure that the fuel tank
filler cap and the hood are securely closed be-
fore operating the watercraft.
EJU37121Remote control transmitter
The Yamaha Security System and low-RPM
mode settings are selected using the remote
control transmitter. (See “Yamaha Security1Visor
1
1Fuel tank filler cap
1
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There are 5 positions: 2 bow-down positions
(a) and (b), neutral “N”, and 2 bow-up posi-
tions (c) and (d).
To change the trim angle:
(1) Reduce engine speed to less than 3000
r/min.
(2) Squeeze the QSTS selector lock lever,
and then turn the QSTS selector to the
desired position. NOTICE: Do not turn
the QSTS selector while operating the
watercraft at an engine speed of 3000
r/min or more, otherwise damage
could occur to the QSTS.
[ECJ00012]
(3) Release the lock lever to lock the QSTS
selector.
The neutral “N” position will provide good per-
formance for most operating conditions.To enhance particular types of performance,
select bow down or bow up.
EJU31330Bow down
Turn the QSTS selector to (a) or (b) and the
bow will go down while the watercraft is on
plane.
Bow down puts more of the bow in the water.
This gives the watercraft more “hook”, which
enhances turning performance. This position
will also help the watercraft get up on plane
more quickly.
At higher speeds, however, the watercraft will
have a greater tendency to “bow steer” and
follow waves and wakes in the water. Fuel
economy and maximum speed are also re-
duced.
EJU31340Bow up
Turn the QSTS selector to (c) or (d) and the
bow will go up while the watercraft is on plane.
Bow up puts less of the bow in the water.
There is less water resistance, so straight-
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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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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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TIP:
Kilometers are selected as the display units at
the Yamaha factory.
EJU31512Fuel level meter
The fuel level meter is provided for convenient
fuel level checking while riding.
The fuel level meter has eight segments
which show the amount of fuel remaining in
the fuel tank. The display segments of the fuellevel meter disappear two at a time as the fuel
level decreases.
TIP:
The fuel level is most accurate when the wa-
tercraft is sitting level on a trailer or in the wa-
ter.
EJU35061Hour meter/voltmeter
To switch the display between the hour meter
and the voltmeter, push the “Volt/Hour” button
for at least 1 second after the meter is dis-
played for more than 10 seconds.
Hour meter
The hour meter is provided to make it easy to
follow the maintenance schedule.
The meter shows the hours of engine opera-
tion that have elapsed since the watercraft
was new.
1“Volt/Hour” button
1“SPEED” indicator light
1Fuel level meter
1Hour meter/voltmeter
2“Volt/Hour” button
1
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