Starting YAMAHA FX HO CRUISER 2022 User Guide

Pre-operation checks
90
To check the operation of the switches:
(1) If the lock mode is selected for theYamaha Security System setting, selectthe unlock mode. (See page 24 for
Yamaha Security System setting proce- dures.)
(2) Push the engine start/stop switch to make sure that the engine starts.
(3) As soon as the engine starts running, push the engine start/stop switch to
make sure that the engine stops immedi-
ately.
(4) Restart the engine, and then pull the en- gine shut-off cord (lanyard) to remove
the clip from the engine shut-off switch
to make sure that the engine stops im-
mediately.
EJU47010Electric trim system check
Turn on the multifunction information center,
and then operate the “TRIM/T.D.E.” switch.
Check that the jet thrust nozzle moves up and
down properly and that the trim setting indi-
cator change according to the operation of
the switch. (See page 40 for information on
turning on the multifunction information cen-
ter without starting the engine and page 31
for information on the electric trim system.)
EJU40102Storage compartment checks
Make sure that the storage compartments
are not damaged and that water has not col-
lected in the compartments. (See page 72 for
information on the storage compartments.)
EJU41082Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and band
checks
Make sure that the fire extinguisher holder,
cover, and band are not damaged and that
the cover is securely held in place using the
band. (See page 75 for information on the fire
extinguisher holder, cover, and band.)
EJU32544Fire extinguisher check
Check that there is a full fire extinguisher on
board.
To check the fire extinguisher, see the in-
structions supplied by the fire extinguisher
manufacturer. Always keep the fire extin-
guisher secured in the holder with its cover in
place.
1 Engine start/stop switch
1
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Operation
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EJU40212Riding position
Operator riding position
The operator should grip the handlebars firm-
ly with both hands and sit astride the seat
with both feet on the floor of the footwell.
Passenger riding position
The passenger(s) should hold on firmly, either
to the person in front of them or to the hand-
grip provided, and sit astride the seat with
their feet on the floor of the footwell. Never al-
low a passenger to ride in front of the opera-
tor. (See page 16 for information on the riding
position when pulling a wakeboarder or wa-
ter-skier.)
EJU32804Launching the watercraft
When launching the watercraft, make sure
that there are no obstacles around you.
If the watercraft is launched from a trailer,
someone should make sure that waves do
not push the watercraft into the trailer.
EJU46071Starting the engine on waterEWJ01532
Do not apply throttle when anyone is at the
rear of the watercraft. Turn the engine off
or keep it at idle. Water and debris exiting
the jet thrust nozzle can cause severe in-
jury.
To start the engine:
(1) If the lock mode is selected for theYamaha Security System setting, selectthe unlock mode. (See page 24 for
Yamaha Security System setting proce- dures.)
(2) Move the watercraft to an area that is free from weeds and debris, and has a
water depth of at least 60 cm (2 ft) from
the bottom of the watercraft. NOTICE:
Never run the engine in water that is
less than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the
bottom of the watercraft, otherwise
pebbles or sand could be sucked into
the jet intake, causing impeller dam-
age and engine overheating.
[ECJ00473]
(3) Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to your left wrist, and then attach the clip
to the engine shut-off switch. (See page
25 for information on operating the en-
gine shut-off switch.) WARNING! Check
that the engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
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is attached correctly. If the engine
shut-off cord (lanyard) is not attached
correctly, it may not pull free when the
operator falls off, allowing the water-
craft to continue to run and cause an
accident.
[EWJ00583]
(4) With the throttle lever released, push theengine start/stop switch (red button) to
start the engine. (See page 24 for infor-
mation on operating the engine
start/stop switch.)
EJU46080Stopping the engine
Release the throttle lever, and then push the
engine start/stop switch (red button) to stop
the engine. WARNING! You need throttle to
steer. Shutting the engine off can cause
you to hit an obstacle you are attempting to avoid. A collision could result in severe
injury or death.
[EWJ00602]
EJU32874
Leaving the watercraft
If leaving the watercraft, remove the clip from
the engine shut-off switch to prevent acci-
dental starting or unauthorized operation by
children or others.
EJU43412Operating the watercraft
When the throttle lever is squeezed, the “F”
(forward) shift indicator will be displayed and
the watercraft will move forward. While the
“F” (forward) shift indicator is displayed, the
watercraft will move forward at trolling speed
even if the throttle lever is in the fully closed
(idle) position. (See page 29 for shift system
operation procedures.)
1 Clip
2 Engine shut-off switch
3 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
12
3
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(4) Have the first passenger board using thesame procedure as the operator, place
their feet on the floor of the footwell, and
securely hold on to the operator.
(5) Have the second passenger follow the same procedure. When the second pas-
senger is boarding, try to balance the
watercraft together with the first passen-
ger.
(6) Make sure that the passenger(s) have their feet on the floor of the footwell and
are securely holding on to the person in
front of them or to the handgrip provided. (7) Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
to your left wrist, and then attach the clip
to the engine shut-off switch.
(8) Look in all directions, start the engine, and then start off slowly.
EJU33085Starting offEWJ00714
To avoid collisions:
Scan constantly for people, objects, and
other watercraft. Be alert for conditions
that limit your visibility or block your vi-
sion 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 conditions. Avoid sharp turns
or other maneuvers that make it hard for
others to avoid you or understand where
you are going. Avoid areas with sub-
merged objects or shallow water.
Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
member, watercraft and other boats do
not have brakes. Do not release the
throttle lever when trying to steer away
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from objects—as with other power-
boats, you need throttle to steer.
ECJ01341
Never run the engine in water that is less
than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the bottom of
the watercraft, otherwise pebbles or sand
could be sucked into the jet intake, caus-
ing impeller damage and engine overheat-
ing.
EJU45381Starting off from a trailer
(1) Launch the watercraft.
(2) Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard)to your left wrist, and then attach the clip
to the engine shut-off switch.
(3) Look in all directions, and then start the engine.
(4) Squeeze the RiDE lever and move the watercraft back slowly. (See page 29 for
RiDE lever operation procedures.)
TIP
When using the RiDE lever to start off from a
trailer, you can use the reverse assist to tem-
porarily increase the engine speed. (See page
33 for reverse assist operation procedures.)
EJU33115Boarding and starting off from a dock
(1) Board the watercraft from the side. (2) Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
to your left wrist, and then attach the clip
to the engine shut-off switch.
(3) Push the watercraft away from the dock, grip the handlebars with both hands, and
place both feet on the floor of the foot-
well.
(4) Look in all directions, start the engine, and then start off slowly.
EJU44211Capsized watercraftEWJ00672
Improper uprighting can cause injury.
Be sure to shut the engine off by pulling
on the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to
remove the clip from the engine shut-off
switch.
Do not put your hands in the intake
grate.
If the watercraft capsizes, turn it over imme-
diately.
To upright the watercraft:
(1) Remove the clip from the engine shut-offswitch.
(2) Swim to the rear of the watercraft. Turn the watercraft over by pulling on the ride
plate with one hand while pushing down
on the gunwale with your other hand or
your foot.
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Care and storage
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(4) Store the battery in a cool, dry place.NOTICE: Storing the battery in an un-
charged condition can cause perma-
nent battery damage. Check the
battery periodically.
[ECJ00103]
To install the battery:
(1) Place the battery in the battery compart- ment and hook the battery bands onto
the holders.
(2) Connect the positive (+) battery lead (red) to the positive (+) battery terminal.
NOTICE: Reversal of the battery leads
will damage the electrical parts.
[ECJ00262]
(3) Connect the negative (–) battery lead (black) to the negative (–) battery termi-
nal.
(4) Make sure that the battery is securely held in place.
EJU33495
Long-term storageEWJ00332
Always place the watercraft upright in a
horizontal position when storing it, other-
wise fuel could leak out into the engine or
engine compartment, which could create
a fire hazard.
Storage for long periods of time, such as win-
ter storage, requires preventive maintenance
to ensure against deterioration. It is advisable
to have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha
dealer prior to storage.
However, the following procedures can be
performed easily by the owner.
EJU40763Cleaning
(1) Flush the cooling water passages. (Seepage 105 for information on flushing the
cooling water passages.)
TIP
If you will be storing the watercraft for a pro-
longed period, such as winter storage, top off
the fuel tank with fresh gasoline and add fuel
stabilizer and conditioner to the fuel tank ac-
cording to the manufacturer’s instruction be-
fore starting the engine.
(2) Clean the watercraft. (See page 106 forinformation on cleaning the watercraft.)
Wax the hull with a non-abrasive wax.
EJU44741Lubrication
To keep moving parts sliding or rotating
smoothly, lubricate them with water-resistant
grease.
Recommended water-resistant grease:
YAMALUBE MARINE
GREASE/Yamaha Grease A
Recommended water-resistant grease:
YAMALUBE MARINE GREASE /
Ya m a h a G r e a s e A
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Specifications
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EJU46451
Specifications
Watercraft capaci-
ty:Maximum people on board: 3 person
Maximum load capacity: 240 kg (530 lb)
Dimensions and
weight: Length: 3.58 m (140.9 in)
Width: 1.27 m (50.0 in)
Height: 1.23 m (48.4 in)
Dry weight: 381 kg (840 lb) (FX HO)
389 kg (858 lb) (FX HO with audio)
382 kg (842 lb) (FX CRUISER HO)
390 kg (860 lb) (FX CRUISER HO with
audio)
Performance: Maximum output (according to ISO
8665/SAE J1228): 125.0 kW at 7600 r/min
Maximum fuel consumption: 49.7 L/h (13.1 US gal/h,
10.9 Imp.gal/h)
Cruising range at full throttle: 1.41 hour
Trolling speed: 1300 ±100 r/min
Engine: Engine type: Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Number of cylinders: 4
Engine displacement: 1812 cm³
Bore × stroke: 86.0 × 78.0 mm (3.39 × 3.07 in)
Compression ratio: 11.0 : 1
Valve clearance-intake (cold): 0.14–0.23 mm (0.0055–0.0091 in)
Valve clearance-exhaust (cold): 0.28–0.37 mm (0.0110–0.0146 in)
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Cooling system: Water
Starting system: Electric
Ignition system: T.C.I.
Spark plug (NGK): LFR6A
Spark plug gap: 0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Battery capacity: 12 V, 18 Ah
Battery type: YTX20L-BS
Charging system: Flywheel magneto
Drive unit: Propulsion system: Jet pump
Jet pump type: Axial flow, single stage
Impeller rotation: Counterclockwise
Jet thrust nozzle angle: 24+24 °
Jet thrust nozzle trim angle: -5, -3, 0, 3, 6 °
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Trouble recovery
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(1) Connect the positive (+) jumper cable tothe positive (+) battery terminals of both
batteries.
(2) Connect one end of the negative (–) jumper cable to the negative (–) battery
terminal of the booster battery.
(3) Connect the other end of the negative (–) jumper cable to an engine hanger.
(4) Start the engine, and then disconnect the jumper cables by reversing the steps
above. (See page 24 for information on
starting the engine.)
EJU34717Towing the watercraftEWJ00813
The operator of the towing boat must
keep speed to a minimum and avoid
traffic or obstacles which could be a
hazard to the operator on the water-
craft.
The towline should be long enough so
that the watercraft will not collide with
the towing boat when slowing down.
If the watercraft becomes inoperative in the
water, it can be towed to shore.
To tow the watercraft:
Use a towline that is three times the com-
bined length of the towing boat and the wa-
tercraft.
(1) Securely attach the towline to the boweye of the watercraft being towed.
(2) Sit astride the seat and hold on to the handlebars in order to balance the water-
craft. NOTICE: The bow must be kept
up out of the water during towing, oth-
erwise water could flood the engine
compartment or water could flow
back into the engine, causing severe
engine damage.
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Tow the watercraft at 8 km/h (5 mph) or less.
NOTICE: Tow the watercraft at 8 km/h (5
mph) or less, otherwise water could flood
the engine compartment or water could
flow back into the engine, causing severe
engine damage.
[ECJ01322]
EJU36157
Submerged watercraft
If the watercraft is submerged or flooded with
water, drain the bilge water from the engine
compartment. Then, have a Yamaha dealer
service the watercraft as soon as possible.
If the watercraft was submerged:
(1) Remove the watercraft from the water and drain the water from the storage
compartments. (See page 72 for infor-
1Negative (–) jumper cable
2 Booster battery
3 Positive (+) jumper cable
4 Engine hanger
1
4
3
2
1Bow eye
1
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Index
A
Accessory outlet ...................................... 68
Adjustable tilt steering system ................. 26
Adjustable tilt steering system checks .... 88
After removing the watercraft from the water ................................................... 104
Audio control............................................ 66
Audio system (equipped models) ............ 66
B
Battery care............................................ 106
Battery checks ......................................... 87
Battery, jumping..................................... 121
Beaching and docking the watercraft .... 103
Beverage holder ....................................... 74
Bilge water check..................................... 87
Bilge water, draining ................................ 81
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 81
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 81
Boarding alone ......................................... 99
Boarding and starting off from a dock ... 102
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 99
Boarding with passenger(s) ................... 100
Bow eye ................................................... 71
Bow storage compartment ...................... 72
Builder’s plate ............................................ 3
C
Capsized watercraft ............................... 102
Changing the PIN ..................................... 54
Cleaning ................................................. 108
Cleaning the watercraft .......................... 106
Cleat ......................................................... 71
Cooling water pilot outlet ......................... 27
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 92
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruise assist............................................. 37
Cruising limitations................................... 10
D
Depth contour and safety contour settings (“Depth/Position”) ................... 62
Display ..................................................... 42
Display clock change ............................... 55
Display notification information................ 43
Display settings ........................................ 55
Displaying the time since the last maintenance ......................................... 56 Drive control mode................................... 36
Drive control mode screen ....................... 53
Dual Rope Hooks ..................................... 72
E
Electric trim system.................................. 31
Electric trim system check ....................... 90
Emergency procedures .......................... 120
Engine break-in ........................................ 83
Engine compartment check ..................... 86
Engine cover, removing and installing ... 110
Engine idling speed check ....................... 92
Engine lock screen ................................... 63
Engine oil.................................................. 79
Engine oil and oil filter ............................ 114
Engine oil level check ............................... 87
Engine oil requirements ........................... 79
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 89
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 25
Engine start/stop switch .......................... 24
Engine unit check ..................................... 87
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 18
Equipment ................................................ 69
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 90
Fire extinguisher holder and cover........... 75
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and
band checks ......................................... 90
Flushing the cooling water passages..... 105
Fuel .......................................................... 77
Fuel level check........................................ 86
Fuel requirements .................................... 77
Fuel system checks ................................. 86
G
GeoFence ................................................. 51
GeoFence settings (“GeoFence”)............. 60
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 93
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 19
Glove compartment ................................. 73
H
Handgrip .................................................. 70
Hazard information................................... 14
Home screen ............................................ 44
Hood check .............................................. 91
Hull and deck check ................................ 91
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I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information screen ................................... 52
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning ........... 120
Jet intake checks ..................................... 91
Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate check .................................................... 91
Jumper cables, connecting.................... 121
L
Labels, important ....................................... 4
Labels, other .............................................. 8
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft ......................... 94
Learning to operate your watercraft ........ 93
Leaving the watercraft ............................. 95
Limitations on who may operate the watercraft................................................ 9
Long-term storage ................................. 108
Lubrication ............................................. 108
M
Main components, location of ................. 20
Maintenance .......................................... 110
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Map display settings (“Chart Setup”)....... 62
Map screen .............................................. 45
Map settings ............................................ 52
Map settings (“Map Settings”) ................. 59
Media screen ........................................... 54
Model information ...................................... 3
Multifunction information center .............. 40
Multifunction information center check ... 92
N
Notification settings (“Notifications”) ....... 57
No-wake mode ........................................ 34
O
Operating in weeded areas .................... 103
Operating the watercraft .......................... 95
Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral .............................................. 98
Operating your watercraft ........................ 93
Operation buttons .................................... 41
Operation requirements ........................... 11
P
Periodic maintenance chart ................... 112 Phone management
(“Phone Manager”) ............................... 57
Post-launch checks ................................. 92
Post-operation care ............................... 105
Pre-launch checks ................................... 86
Pre-operation check points...................... 86
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 84
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number....... 1
R
Raising the reverse gate......................... 121
Reboarding grip ....................................... 70
Reboarding step....................................... 70
Recommended equipment ...................... 13
Regulatory informati on confirmation
(“Regulatory Info”) ................................ 63
Removable watertight storage compartment ........................................ 74
Return to factory settings (“Factory Reset”)................................... 62
Reverse assist .......................................... 33
RiDE lever................................................. 26
RiDE lever checks .................................... 88
Riding position ......................................... 94
Rustproofing .......................................... 109
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 17
Safety equipment check .......................... 91
Satellite status confirmation (“Satellite Status”) ................................. 62
Seats ........................................................ 69
Selecting the display language ................ 55
Selecting the display units (“Unit”) ........... 55
Setting menu screen ................................ 54
Shift system ............................................. 29
Shift system check ................................... 92
Starting off ............................................. 101
Starting off from a trailer ........................ 102
Starting the engine on water .................... 94
Steering system ....................................... 26
Steering system checks ........................... 88
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 91
Stern eyes ................................................ 71
Stern storage compartment ..................... 73
Stopping the engine ................................. 95
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 97
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