lock YAMAHA FX HO CRUISER 2021 Owners Manual

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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Safety information
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EJU43323
Cruising limitations
Scan constantly for people, objects, and
other watercraft. Be alert for conditions
that limit your visibility or block your vision
of others.
Operate defensively at safe speeds and
keep a safe distance away from people,
objects, and other watercraft.
Do not follow directly behind watercraft or
other boats.
Do not go near others to spray or splash
them with water, go too close to other
boats, or go too fast for the traffic condi-
tions.
Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
member, watercraft and other boats do not
have brakes. In addition, the Reverse with
Intuitive Deceleration Electronics (RiDE)
system is not a braking device for avoiding
dangerous situations. The RiDE system is
an electronic system for controlling the en-
gine speed and reverse gate, which is lo-
cated near the jet thrust nozzle. The RiDE
lever located at the left handlebar grip can
be used to change the direction of the jet
thrust so that the watercraft moves in re-
verse or is in neutral. The RiDE system as-
sists the operator when slowing down and
during slow-speed maneuvering, such as
launching, beaching, and docking.
Avoid sharp turns, slowing down rapidly by
squeezing the RiDE lever forcefully, and
other maneuvers that make it hard for oth-
ers to avoid you or understand where you
are going.
Avoid areas with submerged objects or
shallow water.
Do not release the throttle lever when trying
to steer away from objects—as with other
powerboats, you need throttle to steer. Al-
ways check throttle and steering controls
before starting the watercraft.
Ride within your limits and avoid aggres-
sive maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of
control, ejection, and collision.
This is a high performance boat—not a toy.
Avoid aggressive operation, sharp turns,
and unexpected acceleration that can cau-
se you to be thrown off. Do not jump waves
or wakes—jumping can cause injuries such
as back or spinal injuries (paralysis), facial
injuries, and broken legs, ankles, and other
bones. Improper operation can result in se-
vere injury or death.
Do not operate the watercraft in rough wa-
ter, bad weather, or when visibility is poor;
this may lead to an accident causing injury
or death. Be alert to the possibility of ad-
verse weather. Take note of weather fore-
casts and the prevailing weather
conditions before setting out on your wa-
tercraft.
As with any water sport, you should not op-
erate your watercraft without someone else
nearby. If you operate further than swim-
ming distance from shore, you should be
accompanied by another boat or water-
craft, but make sure you stay a safe dis-
tance away. It’s good, common sense.
Never operate in water that is less than 60
cm (2 ft) deep from the bottom of the wa-
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Control function operation
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EJU31026
Watercraft control functionsEJU45090Yamaha Security System
The Yamaha Security System functions to
help prevent unauthorized use or theft of the
watercraft. The lock and unlock modes of the
security system can be selected using the
engine lock screen of the multifunction infor-
mation center. The engine cannot be started
if the lock mode of the security system is se-
lected. The engine can only be started if the
unlock mode is selected.
TIP:
The Yamaha Security System setting can
only be selected while the engine is stopped.
EJU45100Yamaha Security System settingThe Yamaha Security System setting can be
confirmed by the lock or unlock mode indica-
tor on the multifunction information center.
To select the lock or unlock mode of the
Yamaha Security System:
(1) Stop the engine.
TIP:
If the multifunction information center is
turned off because the engine is stopped,
perform one of the following operations to
turn on the center without starting the engine.
Push the start switch briefly.
While pushing the engine stop switch,
push the start switch. (2) Tap the lock or unlock mode indicator on
the multifunction information center.
(3) Flick up or down to set each digit of the 4-digit PIN, and then tap the “Enter” but-
ton.
TIP:
The default setting for the PIN is “1234”. The
PIN can also be changed. (See page 44 for in-
formation on changing the PIN.)
(4) Tap “ON” to select the lock mode of theYamaha Security System or tap “OFF” toselect the unlock mode, and then tap
“Save”.
(5) The beeper sounds once when the lock mode of the Yamaha Security System is
selected and two times when the unlock
mode is selected, and the multifunction
information center returns to the home
screen.
1Lock mode indicator
2 Unlock mode indicator
1
2
Enter
Enter PIN
0
9
1
0
9
1
0
9
1
0
9
1
ONOFF
Engine Lock
Save
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will not start. Also, the starter motor could
be damaged.
[ECJ01041]
The engine will not start under any of the fol-
lowing conditions:
Lock mode of the Yamaha Security System
has been selected. (See page 25 for
Yamaha Security System setting proce- dures.)
Clip is removed from the engine shut-off
switch.
Throttle lever is squeezed.
Throttle lever is malfunctioning.
RiDE lever is squeezed.
RiDE lever is malfunctioning.EJU31212Throttle lever
The throttle lever increases the engine speed
when the lever is squeezed.
The throttle lever returns automatically to its
fully closed (idle) position when released.
EJU43342RiDE lever
When the RiDE lever is squeezed, the reverse
gate lowers and the watercraft starts moving
in reverse. If the watercraft is moving forward,
the watercraft gradually slows down until it
stops, and then the watercraft starts moving
in reverse.
When the RiDE lever is released, it automati-
cally returns to its fully closed (idle) position
and the reverse gate moves to the neutral po-
sition.
EJU31262Steering system
By turning the handlebars in the direction you
wish to travel, the angle of the jet thrust noz-
1 Start switch
1 Throttle lever
1
1
1RiDE lever
1
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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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(2) Make sure that the tilt lever returns to itsoriginal position and that the handlebars
are securely locked in place.
EJU35975Cooling water pilot outlet
When the engine is running, some of the
cooling water that is circulated in the engine
is discharged from the cooling water pilot
outlet.
There is a cooling water pilot outlet on the
port (left) side of the watercraft. To check for
proper operation of the cooling system, make
sure that water is being discharged from the
cooling water pilot outlet. If water is not being
discharged from the outlet, stop the engine
and check the jet intake for clogging. (See
page 100 for information on the jet intake.)
TIP:
It will take about 60 seconds for the water
to reach the outlet after the engine is start-
ed.
Water discharge may not be constant
when the engine is running at idling speed.
If this occurs, apply a little throttle to make
sure that water discharges properly.
EJU40323Water separator
The water separator prevents water from en-
tering the fuel tank by collecting any water
that has entered the fuel tank breather hose if
the watercraft was capsized.
If water has collected in the water separator,
drain it by loosening the drain screw.
To drain water from the water separator:
(1) Place a drain pan or dry cloth under thewater separator.
(2) Gradually loosen the drain screw to drain the water. Catch the draining water in the
drain pan or soak it up with the dry cloth
so that it does not spill into the engine
compartment. If any water spills into the
watercraft, be sure to wipe it up with a
dry cloth.
(3) Securely tighten the drain screw until it stops.1Cooling water pilot outlet
1
1Water separator
2 Drain screw
2
1
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(2) Tap the drive control mode indicator onthe multifunction information center.
(3) If the drive control mode screen is locked, the PIN entry screen will be dis-
played. F lick up o r down to set each digit
of the 4-digit PIN, and then tap the “En-
ter” button. If the drive control mode
screen is not locked, the screen shown in
step 4 will be displayed.
(4) Tap the “ON” button. Once the beeper sounds three times and “ ” is displayed
in light blue, the drive control mode is ac-
tivated.
To deactivate the drive control mode:
(1) Perform steps 1–3 in “To activate the drive control mode”.
(2) Tap the “OFF” button. The beeper sounds two times and “ ” is displayed
in black when the drive control mode is
deactivated. To operate the watercraft using the drive con-
trol mode:
(1) Release the throttle lever and let the en-
gine speed return to idle.
(2) Activate the drive control mode.
(3) Squeeze the throttle lever. The water- craft will accelerate according to the se-
lected acceleration setting up to the
selected maximum watercraft speed set-
ting.
TIP:
If the throttle lever is squeezed to a level less
than the selected acceleration setting, the
watercraft will accelerate according to the
throttle lever operation instead of the select-
ed acceleration setting.
Selecting the drive control mode settings
The drive control mode settings for the maxi-
mum watercraft speed and acceleration are
saved. In addition, the activation and settings
of the drive control mode can be locked to
prevent others from changing them.
When the drive control mode is locked, a PIN
must be entered to operate the drive control
mode screen.
To select the maximum watercraft speed and
acceleration settings:
(1) Perform steps 1–3 in “To activate thedrive control mode”.
(2) Tap the “Settings” button.
(3) Flick up or down to select the maximum watercraft speed setting under “Speed”
Enter
Enter PIN
0
9
1
0
9
1
0
9
1
0
9
1
ON
Settings
OFF
Lock
Drive Control
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and the acceleration setting under “Ac-
cel.”
(4) Tap the “Save” button to complete the settings and return to the previous dis-
play.
To lock the drive control mode screen:
(1) Release the throttle lever and let the en- gine speed return to idle.
(2) Tap the drive control mode indicator on the multifunction information center.
(3) Tap the “Lock” button.
(4) The PIN entry screen will be displayed. Flick up or down to set each digit of the
4-digit PIN, and then tap the “Enter” but-
ton.
(5) Tap the “ON” button.
(6) Tap the “Save” button to complete the setting and return to the “Drive Control”
screen. To unlock the drive control mode screen:
(1) Release the throttle lever and let the en-
gine speed return to idle.
(2) Tap the drive control mode indicator on the multifunction information center.
(3) The PIN entry screen will be displayed. Flick up or down to set each digit of the
4-digit PIN, and then tap the “Enter” but-
ton.
(4) Tap the “Lock” button.
(5) Tap the “OFF” button.
(6) Tap the “Save” button to complete the setting and return to the “Drive Control”
screen.
EJU45021Cruise assist
The cruise assist is a function for maintaining
a desired engine speed within a fixed range
while operating the watercraft. Once the
cruise assist is activated, the set engine
speed can be increased or decreased. How-
ever, the adjustment is limited to a maximum
of five increments above or below the initial
cruise assist setting.
TIP:
The cruise assist can only be set between en-
gine speeds of approximately 3000 r/min and
approximately 7000 r/min.
1Maximum watercraft speed setting
2 Acceleration setting
Save
Speed
55 km/h
70 km/h
90 km/hAccel.
Normal
Slow
Slow
12
ONOFF
Drive Control Lock
Save
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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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Displaying the time since the last mainte-
nance (“Wellness”)
The total number of hours that the engine has
been running since the last watercraft main-
tenance can be displayed.
To reset the number of hours of operation:
(1) Tap the “Reset” button.
(2) Tap the “Confirm Reset” button to resetthe number of hours of operation.
Resetting the settings, trip information,
and fuel information (“Reset”)
The settings, trip information, and fuel infor-
mation can be reset to their factory default
settings. The items that are reset and the de-
fault settings are as follows.
Display units: US Unit
Language: English
Display brightness: 100%
Color setting: Blue
Trip time: 0.0
Distance traveled: 0.0
Average fuel consumption per gallon or li-
ter: 0.0
Total fuel used: 0.0
To reset the settings, trip information, and
fuel information:
(1) Tap the “Reset” button.
(2) Tap the “YES” button in the confirmation screen.
EJU45190Engine lock screen “ ”
The engine lock screen shows the setting
screen for the Yamaha Security System in the
center display. (See page 25 for Yamaha Se-
curity System setting procedures.)
EJU45202Warning function
The multifunction information center can indi-
cate the following warnings.
Fuel level warning
Battery voltage warning
Check engine warning
Engine overheat warning
Oil pressure warning
Other warnings (communication errors, ex-
ceeding the maintenance intervals, and so
on)
To stop the buzzer when a malfunction is ac-
tivated, correct the cause of the problem and
Reset
Time Since Last Maintenance
30.0Hr s
Reset
Reset To
Factory?
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