YAMAHA FX HO CRUISER 2010 Workshop Manual

Instrument operation
44
EJU35133Check engine warning
If a sensor malfunction or a short circuit is de-
tected, the “WARNING” indicator light and the
check engine warning indicator 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 button on the multifunction informa-
tion center to stop the buzzer.
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EJU40333
Equipment EJU31043Seats
The front and rear seats are removable.
Remove the seats to access the engine com-
partment and seat 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
1Seat latch
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(3) Pull the seat rearward and remove it.
To install the front 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.
(3) Securely install the rear seat in its original
position.
EJU31362Handgrip
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 hand-
grip is not designed to support the water-
craft’s weight. If the handgrip breaks, the
watercraft could fall, which could result in
severe injury.
[EWJ00021]
FX HO
FX Cruiser HO
EJU34863Reboarding step
The reboarding step is used to make reboard-
ing the watercraft easier from the water.
When boarding the watercraft, push the re-
boarding step down until it stops. The step re-
turns automatically to its original position
when released. WARNING! Do not use the
reboarding step to lift the watercraft. The
1Handgrip
1Handgrip
1
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reboarding step is not designed to sup-
port the watercraft’s weight. If the reboard-
ing step breaks, the watercraft could fall,
which could result in severe injury.
[EWJ01211]
NOTICE
ECJ00742
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.
EJU34872Bow eye
The bow eye is used to attach a rope to the
watercraft when transporting, mooring, ortowing it in an emergency. (See page 99 for
information on towing the watercraft.)
EJU34881Stern eyes
The stern eyes are used to attach a rope to
the watercraft when transporting or mooring it.
EJU40420Cleat
The cleat is used to attach a ski rope to the
watercraft when pulling a 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
1Reboarding step
1
1Bow eye
1Stern eye
1
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breaks, the watercraft could fall, which
could result in severe injury.
[EWJ01510]
EJU34892
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.
[EWJ00821]
EJU35146
Storage compartments
This watercraft is equipped with the following
storage compartments.
Only the securely closed watertight storage
compartment is waterproof. If you carry ob-jects that must be kept dry, put them in a wa-
terproof bag.
Make sure that the storage compartments are
closed securely before operating the water-
craft.
EJU36835Bow storage compartment
The bow storage compartment is located un-
der the hood.
To open the bow storage compartment:
Pull the visor up, and then lift up the rear of the
hood.
1Cleat
1Pull-up cleat
1
1
1Visor
1Bow storage compartment
Bow storage compartment:
Capacity:
66.0 L (17.4 US gal, 14.5 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
5.0 kg (11 lb)
1
1
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To close the bow storage compartment:
Push the center of the hood down to securely
lock it in place.
To drain water from the bow storage compart-
ment:
(1) Remove the drain plug on the bottom of
the storage compartment to drain the wa-
ter into the engine compartment.
(2) Securely install the drain plug in its origi-
nal position.
EJU35163Glove 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:
5.9 L (1.6 US gal, 1.3 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 water.
(2) Securely install the drain plug in its origi-
nal position.
EJU31762Seat storage compartment
The seat storage compartment is located un-
der the rear seat.
The storage compartment is removable.
To open the seat storage compartment:
Remove the rear seat. (See page 45 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
To close the seat storage compartment:
Securely install the rear seat in its original po-
sition.
1Drain plug
1
1Seat storage compartment
Seat storage compartment:
Capacity:
15.0 L (4.0 US gal, 3.3 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
9.0 kg (20 lb)
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EJU35174Beverage holder
The beverage holder is located near the star-
board (right) side of the multifunction informa-
tion center.
Do not place any items in the beverage holder
while riding. Otherwise, the items may fall out
of the beverage holder.
EJU35188Watertight storage compartment
The watertight storage compartment is locat-
ed near the port (left) side of the multifunction
information center.
The compartment is watertight when the cap
is closed securely.
To open the watertight storage compartment:
Loosen the cap and remove it.To close the watertight storage compartment:
Securely install the cap by tightening it until it
stops.
EJU40911Fire extinguisher container
The fire extinguisher container is located in
the seat storage compartment.
To open the fire extinguisher container:
(1) Remove the rear seat. (See page 45 for
seat removal and installation proce-
dures.)
(2) Loosen the fire extinguisher container
cap and remove it.
To close the fire extinguisher container:
(1) Insert the fire extinguisher into the con-
tainer, and then securely install the fire
extinguisher container cap by tightening it
until it stops.
(2) Securely install the rear seat in its original
position.
1Beverage holder
1Watertight storage compartment cap
2Watertight storage compartment
1
1
2
Watertight storage compartment:
Capacity:
2.7 L (0.7 US gal, 0.6 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
1.0 kg (2 lb)
1Fire extinguisher container cap
2Fire extinguisher container
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EJU31822
Fuel requirements EJU37225Fuel
WARNING
EWJ00282

Gasoline and gasoline vapors are ex-
tremely flammable. To avoid fires and
explosions and to reduce the risk of in-
jury when refueling, follow these in-
structions.

Gasoline is poisonous and can cause in-
jury or death. Handle gasoline with care.
Never siphon gasoline by mouth. If you
should swallow some gasoline, inhale a
lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gaso-
line in your eyes, see your doctor imme-
diately. If gasoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap and water. If gasoline
spills on your clothing, change your
clothes.
NOTICE
ECJ00321

Do not use leaded gasoline. Leaded gas-
oline can seriously damage the engine.

Avoid getting water and contaminants in
the fuel tank. Contaminated fuel can
cause poor performance and engine
damage. Use only fresh gasoline that
has been stored in clean containers.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gasohol con-
taining ethanol and that containing methanol.
Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if
ethanol content does not exceed 10% and thefuel meets the minimum octane ratings. E-85
is a fuel blend containing 85% ethanol and
therefore must not be used in this watercraft.
All ethanol blends containing more than 10%
ethanol can cause fuel system damage or en-
gine performance problems.
Yamaha does not recommend gasohol con-
taining methanol because it can cause fuel
system damage and engine performance
problems.
To fill the fuel tank:
(1) Before refueling, stop the engine. Do not
stand or sit on the watercraft. Never refu-
el while smoking, or while in the vicinity of
sparks, open flames, or other sources of
ignition.
(2) Place the watercraft in a well-ventilated
area and in a horizontal position.
(3) Remove the seats, and then check the
fuel level. (See page 45 for seat removal
and installation procedures.)
(4) Pull the visor up, and then lift up the rear
of the hood.
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
minimum octane rating of
86
(Pump octane number) = (R + M)/2
90 (Research octane number)
1Visor
1
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(5) Loosen the fuel filler cap and remove it.
(6) Slowly add fuel to the fuel tank.
(7) Stop filling when the fuel level reaches
approximately 50 mm (2 in) from the top
of the fuel tank. Do not overfill the fuel
tank. Because fuel expands when it heats
up, heat from the engine or the sun can
cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank. Donot leave the watercraft with a full tank in
direct sunlight.
(8) Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately with
a dry cloth.
(9) Securely install the fuel filler cap by tight-
ening it until it clicks.
(10) Push the center of the hood down to se-
curely lock it in place. Make sure that the
fuel filler cap and the hood are securely
closed before using the watercraft.
(11) Securely install the seats in their original
positions.
1Fuel filler cap
Fuel tank capacity:
70 L (18.5 US gal, 15.4 Imp.gal)
1
1Approximately 50 mm (2 in) from top of the
fuel tank
1
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