oil pressure YAMAHA FX HO CRUISER 2012 Owners Manual

Instrument operation
41
To switch to the tachometer from the speed-
ometer:
Push the “SPEED/RPM” button for at least 1
second after the multifunction information
center is activated. When the meter switches
to the analog tachometer function, the “RPM”
indicator light comes on.
Analog speedometer
The analog speedometer shows the water-
craft speed against water.
The small inner numbers on the meter show
the watercraft speed in kilometers per hour
“km/h” and the large outer numbers show the
speed in miles per hour “mph”.
The “SPEED” indicator light comes on when
the analog speedometer is selected.
To switch to the speedometer from the ta-
chometer:
Push the “SPEED/RPM” button for at least 1
second after the multifunction information
center is activated. When the meter switches
to the analog speedometer function, the
“SPEED” indicator light comes on if “km/h” are
selected as the display units. The “SPEED”
indicator light blinks three times, then comes
on, if “mph” are selected as the display units.(See page 41 for information on switching the
digital speedometer display units.)
EJU35024Information display
The information display shows watercraft op-
erating conditions.
EJU42560Digital speedometer
The digital speedometer shows the watercraft
speed against water.
By switching the display units, the speed can
be shown in kilometers per hour (km/h) or
miles per hour (mph).
1“SPEED/RPM” button
2“RPM” indicator light
2
1
1“SPEED/RPM” button
2“SPEED” indicator light
1Fuel level meter
2Fuel indicator
3Hour meter/voltmeter
4Digital speedometer
5Engine overheat warning indicator
6Check engine warning indicator
7Oil pressure warning indicator
2
1
123
567
4
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Instrument operation
44
and the “WARNING” indicator light blink, and
the buzzer sounds intermittently.
If the fuel level warning is activated, refill the
fuel tank as soon as possible. (See page 55
for information on filling the fuel tank.)
After the fuel tank is refilled, the warning sig-
nals will be cleared when the engine is restart-
ed.
TIP:
Push any of the operation buttons for the mul-
tifunction information center to stop the buzz-
er.
EJU42270Oil pressure warning
If the oil pressure drops significantly, the oil
pressure warning indicator and the “WARN-
ING” indicator light blink, and the buzzer
sounds intermittently. At the same time, the
engine speed is limited.
If the oil pressure warning is activated, imme-
diately reduce the engine speed, return toshore, and then check the engine oil level.
(See page 57 for information on checking the
engine oil level.) If the oil level is sufficient,
have a Yamaha dealer check the watercraft.
TIP:
Push any of the operation buttons for the mul-
tifunction information center to stop the buzz-
er.
EJU42570Engine overheat warning
If the engine temperature rises significantly,
the engine overheat warning indicator and the
“WARNING” indicator light blink, and the
buzzer sounds intermittently. Then, the en-
gine overheat warning indicator and the
“WARNING” indicator light stop blinking and
remain on, and the buzzer sounds continu-
ously. At the same time, the engine speed is
limited.
If the engine overheat warning is activated,
immediately reduce the engine speed, return
to shore, and then make sure that water is be-
ing discharged from the cooling water pilot
outlet while the engine is running. If there is no
discharge of water, stop the engine, and then
check the jet intake for clogging. (See page
99 for information on the jet intake.) NOTICE:
If you cannot locate and correct the cause
of the overheating, consult a Yamaha deal-
er. Continuing to operate at higher speeds
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Trouble recovery
97
Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible55
Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Spark plug Fouled or defective Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Incorrect heat range Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Gap incorrect Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Spark plug
capNot connected or
looseHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Cracked, torn, or
damagedHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Electrical wir-
ingLoose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel injec-
tion systemFaulty or clogged in-
jectorsHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Warning light or in-
dicator blinks or
comes onFuel level
warningFuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible55
Oil pressure
warningOil pressure dropped Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer44
Engine over-
heat warningJet intake clogged Clean
99
Check engine
warningFaulty sensors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer45 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Trouble recovery
98
Watercraft slow or
loses powerShift lever Not completely shift-
ed into forward posi-
tionPush lever forward
until it stops 32
Watercraft
operation
modeLow RPM Mode acti-
vatedDeactivate Low RPM
Mode 35
Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 99
Impeller damaged or
wornHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer99
Engine over-
heat warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedClean jet intake and
cool engine44
Oil pressure
warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedAdd oil
44
Spark plug Fouled or defective Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Incorrect heat range Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Gap incorrect Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Spark plug
capNot connected or
looseHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Electrical wir-
ingLoose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Air filter Clogged Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Oil buildup Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Throttle lever Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer— TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Index
Learning to operate your watercraft ......... 72
Leaving the watercraft .............................. 74
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft .............................................. 11
Long-term storage .................................... 89
Low RPM Mode........................................ 35
Lubrication................................................ 89
M
Main components, location of .................. 22
Maintenance............................................. 91
Manufactured date label............................. 2
Model information....................................... 2
Multifunction information center ............... 40
Multifunction information center check ..... 71
N
No-wake mode ......................................... 36
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 44
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 83
Operating the watercraft........................... 74
Operating the watercraft in reverse or
neutral ................................................... 77
Operating your watercraft......................... 72
Operation requirements ........................... 13
P
Periodic maintenance chart...................... 93
Post-launch checks .................................. 71
Post-operation care .................................. 85
Pre-launch checks.................................... 64
Pre-operation check points ...................... 64
Pre-operation checklist............................. 62
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Pull-up cleats (FX Cruiser HO)................. 49
Q
Quick Shift Trim System (Q.S.T.S.) ......... 33
Quick Shift Trim System (Q.S.T.S.)
checks................................................... 67
R
Reboarding grip........................................ 47
Reboarding step ....................................... 47
Recommended equipment ....................... 15
Remote control transmitter ....................... 26
Remote control transmitter check ............ 69
Riding position.......................................... 73
Rustproofing ............................................. 90S
Safe boating rules .................................... 19
Safety equipment check ........................... 70
Seats ........................................................ 46
Shift system.............................................. 32
Shift system checks ................................. 68
Start switch............................................... 28
Starting off ................................................ 81
Starting off from a trailer ........................... 82
Starting the engine on water .................... 73
Steering system ....................................... 29
Steering system checks ........................... 66
Stern drain plug checks ............................ 70
Stern eyes ................................................ 48
Stern storage compartment ...................... 51
Stopping the engine ................................. 74
Stopping the watercraft ............................ 76
Storage compartment checks .................. 69
Storage compartments ............................. 49
Submerged watercraft ............................ 104
Switch checks .......................................... 69
T
Throttle lever ............................................ 29
Throttle lever checks ................................ 68
Tool kit...................................................... 91
Towing the watercraft ............................. 103
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 60
Troubleshooting ....................................... 96
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 96
Turning the watercraft .............................. 75
W
Water separator ....................................... 31
Water separator check ............................. 64
Watercraft characteristics ......................... 16
Watercraft control functions ..................... 26
Watercraft operation functions ................. 32
Watercraft operation modes ..................... 35
Water-skiing ............................................. 18
Watertight storage compartments ............ 52
Y
Yamaha Security System ......................... 27
Yamaha Security System settings ........... 27
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