Starting YAMAHA FX HO CRUISER 2022 Owners Manual

Important manual information
EJU3759K
Declaration of Conformity for Personal Watercraft (PWC)with the requirements of Directive 2013/53/EU
Name of PWC Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Address: 2500 Shingai, Iwata, Shizuoka 438-8501, Japan
Name of Authorised Representative: YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Address: Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands
Name of Notified Body for exhaust emission assessment: SNCH
FX1800F-X / FX CRUISER HO, FX1800G-X / FX CRUISER HO
FX1800H-X / FX HO, FX1800J-X / FX HO 0499
ID Number:
Address: 11, route de Luxembourg BP 32, Sandweiler, L-5230. Luxembourg
Name of Notified Body for noise emission assessment: VINÇOTTE nv0026
ID Number:
Address: Jan Olieslagerslaan 35 1800 VILVOORDE BELGIUM
US-YAMA0001J122
Conformity assessment module used:
for construction:
for exhaust emissions:
for noise emissions:
DESCRIPTION OF WATERCRAFT
DESCRIPTION OF ENGINE A
A
Craft Identification Number : starting from
Model name / Commercial name : C
Design Category : Other Community Directives applied
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU
EN 55012:2007/A1:2009
Standards
D
A1
A1B+C
B+CB+D
B+D B+E
B+EB+F
B+FG
G
GH
H
H
Model Name:
6HM
Combustion Cycle:
4 stroke
Fuel Type:
Petrol
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential requirements StandardsOther normative
document / method Technical lePlease specify in more detail
(* = mandatory standard)
Annex I.A Design and construction *EN ISO 13590:2018
Annex I.B Exhaust emission *EN ISO 18854:2015
Annex I.C Noise emission *EN ISO 14509-1:2018
*
* *
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. I declare on behalf of the
manufacturer that the PWC(s) mentioned above complies (comply) with all applicable essential requirements in the way
specied.
Name / Title:
T. Ibata / Director, Marine Development Section(identication of the person empowered to sign on behalf of the manu\
facturer)
Signature:
Date and place of issue:
Certificate for exhaust emission assessment: SNCH*2013/53*2013/53*0045
1st October, 2021, Shizuoka, Japan
EN 61000-6-2:2005,
EN 61000-6-2:2005/AC:2005
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Table of contents
Regulatory information confirmation (“Regulatory Info”)......................... 63
Engine lock screen ....................... 63
Warning function ........................... 64
Audio system (equipped models) ...................................... 66
Audio control .................................... 66
Voice command ............................... 67
Accessory outlet ........................... 68
USB charger.................................. 68
Equipment operation ...................... 69 Equipment ..................................... 69
Seats ................................................ 69
Handgrip .......................................... 70
Reboarding grip ............................... 70
Reboarding step............................... 70
Bow eye ........................................... 71
Stern eyes ........................................ 71
Cleat ................................................. 71
Dual Rope Hooks ............................. 72
Storage compartments .................... 72
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ... 75
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 77Fuel requirements ......................... 77
Fuel................................................... 77
Engine oil requirements ................ 79
Engine oil .......................................... 79
Draining the bilge water ................ 81
Draining the bilge water on land ...... 81
Draining the bilge water on water .... 81
Transporting on a trailer ................ 82
First-time operation ........................ 83 Engine break-in ............................. 83
Pre-operation checks ..................... 84
Pre-operation checklist .................... 84
Pre-operation check points........... 86
Pre-launch checks ........................... 86
Post-launch checks ......................... 92
Operation ......................................... 93 Operating your watercraft ............. 93
Getting to know your watercraft....... 93
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 93
Riding position ................................. 94
Launching the watercraft ................. 94
Starting the engine on water ............ 94
Stopping the engine ......................... 95
Leaving the watercraft ...................... 95
Operating the watercraft .................. 95
Turning the watercraft ...................... 96
Stopping the watercraft.................... 97
Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral ...................................... 98
Boarding the watercraft.................... 99
Starting off...................................... 101
Capsized watercraft ....................... 102
Beaching and docking the
watercraft .................................... 103
Operating in weeded areas ............ 103
After removing the watercraft from the water ............................. 104
Care and storage .......................... 105Post-operation care .................... 105
Flushing the cooling water
passages..................................... 105
Cleaning the watercraft .................. 106
Battery care .................................... 106
Long-term storage ...................... 108
Cleaning ......................................... 108
Lubrication ..................................... 108
Rustproofing ................................... 109
Maintenance .................................. 110 Maintenance ............................... 110
Removing and installing the
engine cover ............................... 110
Periodic maintenance chart ........... 112
Engine oil and oil filter .................... 114
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Safety information
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EJU43324
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
cause you to be thrown off. Do not jump
waves or wakes—jumping can cause inju-
ries such as back or spinal injuries (paraly-
sis), facial injuries, and broken legs, ankles,
and other bones. Improper operation can
result in severe 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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Safety information
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in certain kinds of accidents and that it
could injure you in others.
A helmet is designed to provide some head
protection. Although helmets cannot pro-
tect against all foreseeable impacts, a hel-
met might reduce your injuries in a collision
with a boat or other obstacle.
A helmet may have potential safety haz-
ards, as well. Falling into the water could
risk the chance of the helmet catching wa-
ter, commonly known as “bucketing”, and
the resulting strain on your neck could
cause choking, severe and permanent
neck injuries, or death. A helmet could also
increase the risk of an accident if it reduces
your vision or hearing, or if it distracts you
or increases your fatigue.
How should you decide if a helmet’s poten-
tial safety benefits outweigh its potential
risks for you? Consider your particular rid-
ing conditions. Consider factors such as
your riding environment and your riding
style and ability. Also consider the likeli-
hood of traffic congestion, and the water
surface conditions.
If you decide to wear a helmet based upon
your riding circumstances, choose one
carefully. Look for a helmet designed for
personal watercraft use, if possible. If you
will be engaging in closed-course competi-
tion, follow the helmet requirements of the
sanctioning organization.
Never operate the watercraft after consum-
ing alcohol or taking other drugs.
For reasons of safety and proper care of
the watercraft, always perform the pre-op-
eration checks listed on page 84 before op-
erating the watercraft.
The operator should grip the handlebars
firmly with both hands and the passengers
should hold on firmly, either to the person in front of them or to the handgrip provid-
ed.
The operator and passengers should al-
ways keep their feet on the floor of the foot-
well when the watercraft is in motion.
Lifting your feet increases the chances of
losing your balance,
or hitting objects out-
side the watercraft with your feet. Do not
give a ride to children if their feet cannot
reach the floor of the footwell.
Never allow a passenger to ride in front of
the operator.
Always consult your doctor on whether it is
safe for you to ride this watercraft if you are
pregnant or in poor health.
Do not attempt to modify this watercraft.
Modifications to your watercraft may re-
duce safety and reliability, and render the
watercraft unsafe or illegal for use.
Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to
y o u r l ef t w r is t an d k ee p i t fr e e f r o m t h e h an -
dlebars so that the engine stops if you, the
operator, fall off. After riding, remove the
engine shut-off cord (lanyard) from the wa-
tercraft to avoid accidental starting or un-
authorized use by children or others.
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Control function operation
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than 15 seconds without supplying water,
otherwise the engine could overheat.
The engine start/stop switch (red button)
starts the engine when the switch is pushed
while the engine is stopped, and stops the
engine when the switch is pushed while the
engine is running.
Release the engine start/stop switch as soon
as the engine starts to run. If the engine does
not start in 5 seconds, release the engine
start/stop switch, wait 15 seconds, and then
try again.
The engine will not start under any of the fol-
lowing conditions:
Lock mode of the Yamaha Security System
has been selected. (See page 24 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.EJU31164Engine shut-off switch “ ”
The engine shut-off switch automatically
stops the engine when the clip, on the end of
the engine shut-off cord (lanyard), is removed from the switch, such as if the operator falls
off the watercraft.
Insert the clip under the engine shut-off
switch before starting the engine.
When the engine is not running, remove the
clip from the engine shut-off switch to pre-
vent accidental starting or unauthorized op-
eration by children or others.
EJU31212Throttle lever
The throttle lever increases the engine speed
when the lever is squeezed.
1
Engine start/stop switch
1
1Engine shut-off switch
2 Clip
3 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
1
2
3
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Instrument operation
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To turn off accessory mode, select the ac-
cessory mode button displayed on the home
screen, and select “Shutdown” on the mes-
sage that appears.
TIP
The message is displayed on the multi-
function information center even if there is
no operation for about 50 seconds after the
engine stops.
Accessory mode will drain power from the
battery. To save power for starting the en-
gine, the multifunction information center
may turn off even when accessory mode is
running.
EJU46630Operation buttons
This model is equipped with a touchpad con-
trol to operate the multifunction information
center.D-pad
Operate the d-pad to switch or select
screens for each item.
Operate the d-pad to show the selected item
in red.
“BACK” button
Push this button to go back to the previous
screen.
Push and hold the “BACK” button to display
the home screen.
“OK” button
Push this button to choose the currently se-
lected item.
1
“Continue”
1 Accessory mode button
ContinueShutdown
Entering Accessory Mode
Engine is off. Vehicle will now be draining battery power.
Would you like to continue? If no selection is made, vehicle will shutdown.
1
Auto TrimOff
12.7V2
1
1D-pad
2 “BACK” button
3 “OK” button
1
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Instrument operation
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EJU46662
Home screen “ ”
The center display of the home screen dis-
plays the speedometer, tachometer, and in-
dicator that shows the operation of the
cruising mode. (See page 33 for information
on the functions of the various modes.)
Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine speed us-
ing the numbers ×1000 RPM (r/min) and the
number of display segments.
TIP
While the engine is starting, the tachometer is
also displayed in the lower left of screens oth-
er than the home screen.
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the watercraft
speed.
TIP
The display units of the speedometer are
selected according to the display units of
the multifunction information center. (See
page 55 for information on switching the
display units.)
When operating the watercraft in reverse,
or when moving forward or in reverse at a
very low speed using the T.D.E., “0” will be
displayed on the speedometer.
If the GPS is not operating correctly, the
speedometer cannot display a number.
While the engine is starting, the speedom-
eter is also displayed in the lower left of
screens other than the home screen.
1Tachometer
2 Speedometer
3 Reverse assist indicator
4 T.D.E. indicator
5 No-wake mode indicator
6 Cruise assist indicator
km/h
RPM
x1000
No Wake +1 T.D.E. Forward
Cruise Assist +4 Reverse Assist +2
12
5
4
6
3
1 Tachometer
1 Speedometer
KM/Hx1000 RPM12.7V
1
KM/Hx1000 RPM12.7V
1
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Instrument operation
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possible to create a track. It is necessary to
delete a track.
(3) Decide the location to start the track onthe map, and tap on it.
TIP
To move the displayed map, select “ ”.
When the track starting point is set, “ ” is
displayed on the map.
(4) Decide the location of the track’s mid-point or end point, and tap on it.
TIP
The track midpoint is displayed as “ ”,
and the end point is displayed as “ ”.
Press “ ” to return the track setting infor-
mation to the previous condition.
(5) After setting the track’s end point posi-tion, select “Done”.
(6) Enter the track name, and select “Save”.
To activate the “Follow” function:
(1) Select “ ” on the “overflow menu”.
(2) Select “Follow”.
(3) Select the target track to display the de- tailed information for the track.
(4) Select “Follow”.
1 “Done”
BAB
CancelDone
200 m
1
1“Save”
1 “Follow”
1 “Follow”
SaveAdd Track
ABC
1
FollowCreate TrackRecord
Tracks
REC
1
Track ManagerFollow
ABC
DeleteHidden
Distance:
m16776.36
1
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Instrument operation
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EJU46930
Warning function
The multifunction information center has the
following warning functions.
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)
The buzzer that sounds when there is a warn-
ing can be turned off by eliminating the cause
and restarting the engine, or by selecting the
mute button.
Fuel level warning
When the fuel level is low, the fuel meter
changes to red, and a buzzer sounds inter-
mittently.
If the fuel level warning is activated, refill the
fuel tank as soon as possible. (See page 77
for information on filling the fuel tank.) Battery voltage warning
If the voltage drops or rises significantly, a
battery warning will occur and the voltmeter
display will change from white to red.
If the battery voltage warning is activated,
have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha
dealer as soon as possible.
Check engine warning “ ”
If a sensor malfunction or a short circuit is
detected, “ ” is shown in the warning bar,
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
Select “ ” displayed on the warning bar to
display the warning details.
Engine overheat warning “ ”
If the engine temperature rises
significantly, “ ” and “ ” are shown in the
warning bar, and the buzzer sounds continu-
ously.
1
Mute button
12.7V2
1
12.7V10.0V
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First-time operation
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EJU36667
Engine break-inECJ00432
Failure to perform the engine break-in
could result in reduced engine life or even
severe engine damage.
The engine break-in is essential to allow the
various components of the engine to wear
and polish themselves to the correct operat-
ing clearances. This ensures proper perfor-
mance and promotes longer component life.
To perform the engine break-in:
(1) Check the engine oil level. (See page 79for information on checking the engine
oil level.)
(2) Launch the watercraft and start the en- gine. (See page 94 for information on
starting the engine.)
(3) For the first 5 minutes, operate with the engine speed at 2000 r/min.
(4) For the next 30 minutes, operate with the engine speed below 5000 r/min.
(5) For the next 1 hour, operate with the en- gine speed below 6000 r/min.
After the engine break-in is complete, the wa-
tercraft can be operated normally.
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