cooling YAMAHA FX SHO 2009 Owners Manual

Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1
Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number ........................................... 1
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ...... 1
Engine serial number ........................ 1
Model information ........................... 2
Builder’s plate .................................... 2
Important labels .............................. 3
Warning labels ................................... 4
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
Water-skiing ................................. 17
Safe boating rules ........................ 19
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly ................................ 19
Features and functions ................... 21
Location of main components ...... 21
Operation of controls and other
functions .................................... 25
Seats ............................................... 25
Hood ................................................ 26
Fuel tank filler cap ........................... 26
Remote control transmitter .............. 26
Engine stop switch .......................... 27
Engine shut-off switch ..................... 27
Start switch ...................................... 28
Right handlebar switches ................ 28
Throttle lever ................................... 29
Cooling water pilot outlets ............... 29
Steering system ............................... 30
Tilt lever ........................................... 30
Shift lever ........................................ 31Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector ........................................ 31
Handgrip .......................................... 33
Reboarding step .............................. 33
Bow eye ........................................... 33
Stern eyes ....................................... 34
Pull-up cleats
(for FX Cruiser SHO) ................... 34
Yamaha Engine Management
System (YEMS) ........................... 34
Yamaha Security System ................ 34
No-wake mode ................................ 36
Cruise assist .................................... 37
Multifunction information center ...... 39
Storage compartments .................... 49
Operation ......................................... 52
Fuel and oil .................................. 52
Fuel ................................................. 52
Engine oil ......................................... 53
Pre-operation checks ................... 54
Pre-operation check list ................... 54
Pre-operation check points .............. 56
Operation ..................................... 64
Engine break-in ............................... 64
Launching the watercraft ................. 64
Starting the engine .......................... 64
Stopping the engine ........................ 65
Shifting ............................................ 66
Leaving the watercraft ..................... 66
Operating your watercraft ............ 67
Getting to know your watercraft ....... 67
Learning to operate your
watercraft ..................................... 67
Riding with passengers ................... 68
Starting the watercraft ..................... 68
Boarding and starting in deep
water ............................................ 69
Capsized watercraft ......................... 72
Turning the watercraft ..................... 73
Stopping the watercraft ................... 74
Beaching the watercraft ................... 75
Docking the watercraft ..................... 75
Reverse on waterways .................... 75
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Operating in weeded areas ............. 76
Post-operation care ...................... 76
Transporting ................................. 77
Maintenance and care ..................... 78
Storage ......................................... 78
Flushing the cooling system ............ 78
Lubrication ....................................... 79
Battery ............................................. 79
Cleaning the watercraft ................... 79
Maintenance and adjustments ..... 80
Owner’s/operator’s manual and
tool kit ........................................... 80
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 81
Checking the fuel system ................ 83
Engine oil and oil filter ..................... 83
Air filter element .............................. 83
Checking the jet thrust nozzle
angle ............................................ 83
Checking the shift cable .................. 84
Checking and adjusting the throttle
cable ............................................ 84
Cleaning and adjusting the spark
plugs ............................................ 86
Lubrication points ............................ 87
Checking the battery ....................... 89
Fuel injection system ....................... 90
Specifications .................................. 91
Specifications ................................ 91
Trouble recovery ............................. 92
Troubleshooting ........................... 92
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 92
Emergency procedures ................ 95
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ........................................ 95
Jumping the battery ......................... 96
Replacing the fuses ......................... 96
Towing the watercraft ...................... 98
Submerged watercraft ..................... 98
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EJU31010
Location of main components
Front view
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9765 4 3 2 1
10
1Handlebars
2Rear seat
3Front seat
4Footwell
5Sponsons
6Gunwale
7Pull-up cleat (for FX Cruiser SHO)
8Cooling water pilot outlet9Bow eye
10Hood
11Fuel tank filler cap
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EJU36710“SET” switch
Push this switch to activate the cruise assist.
(See page 37 for more information.)
EJU36720Up and down switches
Push these switches to increase or decrease
the engine speed while the cruise assist is op-
erating. (See page 37 for more information.)
EJU36730“NO-WAKE MODE” switch
Push this switch to activate or deactivate the
no-wake mode. (See page 36 for more infor-
mation.)
EJU31210Throttle lever
Squeeze the throttle lever to increase engine
speed.
Release the throttle lever to decrease engine
speed or to return it to the idle position.
EJU36740Cooling water pilot outlets
This watercraft is equipped with cooling water
pilot outlets on the port (left) and starboard
(right) sides of the watercraft.When the engine is running, cooling water is
circulated in the engine, and then it is dis-
charged from the pilot outlets.
To check for proper operation of the cooling
system, check that water is being discharged
from the port (left) pilot outlets. If water is not
being discharged from these outlets, cooling
water may not be circulating in the engine.
When this occurs, stop the engine and check
for the cause. (See pages 45 and 95 for more
information.)
TIP:

If the cooling water passages are dry, it will
take about 60 seconds for the water to
reach the outlets after the engine is started.

Water discharge may not be constant at
idle, therefore, open the throttle a little to
check that water discharges properly.1Throttle lever
1
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pressure warning indicator begin to blink, and
the buzzer sounds intermittently. At the same
time, the engine speed is limited to help pre-
vent damage.
If this occurs, reduce the engine speed, return
to shore, and then check the engine oil level.
(See page 56 for engine oil level checking
procedures.) If the oil level is low, add enough
engine oil to raise it to the proper level. If the
oil level is sufficient, have a Yamaha dealer
check the watercraft.
TIP:
Press any button on the multifunction informa-
tion center to stop the buzzer.
EJU36821Engine overheat warning indicator
This model is equipped with an engine over-
heat warning system.
If the engine starts to overheat, the “WARN-
ING” indicator light and the engine overheat
warning indicator blink, and then come on.
The buzzer also begins to sound intermittent-
ly, and then it sounds continuously. After the
light and indicator start to blink and the buzzersounds, the engine speed is limited to help
prevent damage.
If this occurs, immediately reduce the engine
speed, return to shore, and then check for wa-
ter discharge at the port (left) cooling water pi-
lot outlets while the engine is running. If there
is no discharge of water, shut the engine off,
and then check the intake grate and impeller
for clogging. (See page 95 for more informa-
tion.) NOTICE: If you cannot locate and
correct the cause of the overheating, con-
sult a Yamaha dealer. Continuing to oper-
ate at higher speeds could result in severe
engine damage.
[ECJ00041]
TIP:
Press any button on the multifunction informa-
tion center to stop the buzzer.
EJU35131Check engine warning indicator
If a sensor malfunction or a short circuit is de-
tected, the “WARNING” indicator light and the
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EJU31980
Pre-operation checks EJU31991Pre-operation check list
Before operating this watercraft, perform the checks in the following check list.
WARNING
EWJ00411
Failure to inspect or maintain the watercraft properly increases the possibility of an ac-
cident or damage to the watercraft. Do not operate the watercraft if you find any prob-
lem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual, have
the watercraft inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
BEFORE LAUNCH OR OPERATION
Engine compartmentRemove the seats to ventilate the engine compart-
ment. Check for fuel vapors and loose electrical con-
nections.56
BilgeCheck for water and fuel and drain if necessary. 58
Stern drain plugsCheck for proper installation. 58
Throttle leverCheck that the throttle lever springs back smoothly. 59
Steering systemCheck for proper operation.
Check that the handlebars are locked in place.60
Shift lever and reverse gateCheck for proper operation. 60
QSTSCheck for proper operation. 61
Fuel and oilCheck the fuel and oil levels and replenish if neces-
sary.
Check the hoses and tanks for leakage.56, 56
Water separatorCheck for water and drain if necessary. 57
BatteryCheck the electrolyte level and battery condition. 58
HoodCheck that the hood is securely closed. 26
Front and rear seatsCheck that the seats are securely installed. 25
Hull and deckCheck the hull and deck for cracks and other dam-
age.56
Jet intakeCheck for debris and remove if necessary. 62
Fire extinguisherCheck the condition and replace if necessary. 59
Engine shut-off cord (lan-
yard)Check the condition and replace if frayed or broken. 62
SwitchesCheck the start switch, engine stop switch, and en-
gine shut-off switch for proper operation.62
AFTER LAUNCH
Cooling water pilot outletCheck that water is discharged while the engine is
running and the watercraft is in the water.63
Multifunction information
centerCheck for warning indications and proper operation. 63
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EJU32651Jet intake
Carefully check the jet intake for weeds, de-
bris, or anything else that might restrict the in-
take of water. If the jet intake is clogged, clean
it. (See page 95 for jet intake cleaning proce-
dures.)
If the watercraft is operated while the jet in-
take is clogged, cavitation could occur, reduc-
ing jet thrust, and possibly damaging the jet
pump. In some cases, the engine may over-
heat because of lack of cooling water, and
damage to the engine could result. Cooling
water is fed to the engine by the jet pump.
EJU32661Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
Check that the engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
is not frayed or broken. If the cord is dam-
aged, replace it. WARNING! Never try to re-
pair the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) or
tie it together. The engine shut-off cord
(lanyard) may not pull free when the oper-
ator falls off, allowing the watercraft tocontinue to run and cause an accident.
[EWJ01220]
EJU32671
Switches
NOTICE
ECJ00410
Do not run the engine for more than 15
seconds when checking the switches on
land without supplying water, otherwise
the engine could overheat.
Check the start switch, the engine stop
switch, and the engine shut-off switch for
proper operation.
Push the start switch to start the engine. As
soon as the engine starts running, push the
engine stop switch to verify that the engine
stops immediately. Restart the engine, and
then pull the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to
remove the clip from the engine shut-off
switch to verify that the engine stops immedi-
ately. (See pages 27 to 28 for information on
proper operation of the start switch, the en-
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gine stop switch, and the engine shut-off
switch.)
EJU36890Cooling water pilot outlets
Check that water comes out from the port
(left) cooling water pilot outlets while the en-
gine is running and the watercraft is in the wa-
ter. (See page 29 for more information.)
EJU32711Multifunction information center
Check the multifunction information center for
proper operation while the watercraft is in the
water. (See page 39 for information on properoperation of the multifunction information cen-
ter.)
1Start switch
2Engine stop switch
3Engine shut-off switch
4Clip
5Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
4
1 3
5
2
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(5) Flush the cooling system to prevent it
from clogging with salt, sand, or dirt. (See
page 78 for flushing procedures.)
(6) Rinse the engine and engine compart-
ment with a small amount of water.
NOTICE: Do not use high-pressure
water when rinsing the engine or en-
gine compartment as severe engine
damage could result.
[ECJ00571]
(7) Wipe the engine and engine compart-
ment dry with a clean cloth (repeat step 3,
if necessary).
(8) Wipe the hull, handlebars, and jet unit dry
with a clean cloth.
(9) Spray a rust inhibitor on metallic parts to
minimize corrosion.
(10) Allow the engine compartment to air dry
completely before installing the seats.
EJU33462
Transporting
Before putting the watercraft on a trailer or
transporting it, be sure to put the shift lever in
the forward position. When transporting the
watercraft on a trailer, secure the tie downs to
the trailer through the bow eye and stern
eyes. NOTICE: Do not attach ropes or tie
downs to any part of the watercraft other
than the bow eye and stern eyes to secure
the watercraft to the trailer. Otherwise, the
watercraft may be damaged. Wrap the
ropes or tie downs with towels or rags
where they touch the body of the water-
craft to avoid scratches or damage. Do not
transport the watercraft with the shift lever
in the reverse position. Otherwise, the re-
verse gate may hit an obstacle, which
could cause damage.
[ECJ00642]
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EJU33490
Storage
WARNING
EWJ00330
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 by the owner.
EJU37202Flushing the cooling system
Flushing the cooling system is essential to
prevent it from clogging with salt, sand, or dirt.
(1) Place the watercraft in a horizontal posi-
tion.
(2) Remove the rear seat and seat storage
compartment. (See page 25 for seat re-
moval and installation procedures.)
(3) Remove the flushing hose connector
cap, and then insert the garden hose
adapter into the flushing hose connector
and turn it until it is securely connected.(4) Connect the garden hose adapter to a
water tap using a garden hose.
TIP:
A garden hose is not included.
(5) Start the engine, and then immediately
turn the water supply on until water flows
out continually from the jet thrust nozzle.
NOTICE: Do not run the engine for
more than 15 seconds without supply-
ing water or over 4000 r/min on land,
otherwise the engine could overheat.
[ECJ01050]
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.
(6) Run the engine at idling speed for about
3 minutes watching the engine condition.
If the engine stops while flushing, turn the
water supply off immediately and repeat
the above steps. NOTICE: Do not sup-
ply water to the cooling water passag-
es when the engine is not running. The
water could flow back through the
muffler into the engine, causing se-
vere engine damage.
[ECJ00122]
(7) Turn the water supply off, and then force
the remaining water out of the cooling
1Flushing hose connector cap
2Garden hose adapter
3Flushing hose connector
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