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on the gunwale with your other hand or
your foot.
(3) Start the engine and operate the water-
craft at planing speed to drain the bilge
water from the engine compartment.
(See page 63 for information on draining
the bilge water. If the engine does not
start, see “Towing the watercraft” on
page 107 or “Submerged watercraft” on
page 107.) NOTICE: Do not run the en-
gine at full throttle for at least 1 minute
after the engine has been restarted.
Bilge water in the engine compart-
ment can splash into the engine,
which can result in severe damage.
[ECJ00554]
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Beaching and docking the watercraft
To beach the watercraft:
(1) Make sure that there are no boats, swim-
mers, or obstacles near the beach.(2) Release the throttle lever to reduce
speed about 125 m (410 ft) before you
reach the intended beaching area.
(3) Slowly approach the beach using the
throttle lever and RiDE lever to control
the watercraft speed. 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 damage and
engine overheating.
[ECJ00473]
(4) After reaching land, stop the engine, and
then get off the watercraft and pull it up
on the beach.
To dock the watercraft:
(1) Make sure that there are no boats, swim-
mers, or obstacles near the dock.
(2) Release the throttle lever to reduce
speed about 125 m (410 ft) away from
the dock.
(3) Slowly approach the dock using the
throttle lever and RiDE lever to control
the watercraft speed.
(4) After coming alongside the dock, stop
the engine, and then get off the water-
craft.
EJU37194Operating in weeded areas
Always avoid using your watercraft in areas
where weed growth is thick. If operating in
weeded areas is unavoidable, alternately
squeeze the throttle lever and relax your grip
on the throttle lever to vary the engine speed.
Weeds tend to become clogged more when
operating at a steady speed and at trolling
speed. If weeds may have clogged the intake
area, clean the jet intake. (See page 103 for
information on the jet intake.)
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EJU40242After removing the watercraft from
the water
NOTICE
ECJ01311
Do not run the engine over 4000 r/min on
land. Also, do not run the engine for more
than 15 seconds without supplying water,
otherwise the engine could overheat.
After operating and removing the watercraft
from the water, promptly discharge the re-
maining water from the cooling water pas-
sages.
To discharge water from the cooling water
passages:
(1) Make sure that the area around the wa-
tercraft is clear, and then start the en-
gine.
(2) Discharge the remaining water out of the
cooling water passages by alternately
squeezing and releasing the throttle lever
quickly for 10 to 15 seconds.
(3) Stop the engine.
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ler, jet pump housing, and jet thrust noz-
zle.
If debris is difficult to remove, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
EJU43472Raising the reverse gate
If the RiDE system malfunctions and the re-
verse gate remains in the lowered position,
the watercraft will not be able to move for-
ward.
After raising the reverse gate so that the wa-
tercraft can move forward, immediately re-
turn to shore and have a Yamaha dealer
service the watercraft.
To raise the reverse gate:
(1) Stop the engine and remove the clip from
the engine shut-off switch.
(2) Enter the water and move to the rear of
the watercraft.
(3) Slide the shift rod joint toward the bow,
and then disconnect the shift rod joint
from the ball joint.(4) Raise the reverse gate to the forward po-
sition.TIP:
While the shift rod is disconnected, the re-
verse gate will not move to the neutral po-
sition or reverse position even if the RiDE
lever is squeezed.
If the RiDE lever is squeezed while the shift
rod is disconnected, the watercraft will
move forward.
EJU34642Jumping the battery
If the watercraft battery has run down, the en-
gine can be started using a 12-volt booster
battery and jumper cables.
EJU34664Connecting the jumper cables
WARNING
EWJ01251
To avoid battery explosion and serious
damage to the electrical system:
Do not reverse the polarity of the jumper
cables when connecting to the batter-
ies.
Do not connect the negative (–) jumper
cable to the negative (–) terminal of the
watercraft battery.
Do not touch the positive (+) jumper ca-
ble to the negative (–) jumper cable.
1Shift rod joint
2Ball joint
12
1Reverse gate
2Forward position
2
1
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Index
A
Adjustable tilt steering system ................. 29
Adjustable tilt steering system checks .... 72
After removing the watercraft from the
water ..................................................... 88
Analog speedometer/tachometer ............ 39
B
Battery care.............................................. 90
Battery checks ......................................... 70
Battery, jumping ..................................... 104
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 87
Beverage holders ..................................... 55
Bilge water check..................................... 70
Bilge water, draining ................................ 63
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 63
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 64
Boarding alone ......................................... 83
Boarding and starting off from a dock ..... 86
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 83
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 84
Bow eye ................................................... 51
Bow storage compartment ...................... 52
Builder’s plate ............................................ 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 86
Check engine warning ............................. 44
Cleaning ................................................... 93
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 90
Cleat ......................................................... 51
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 75
Cooling water pilot outlets ....................... 30
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruise assist............................................. 37
Cruising limitations................................... 11
D
Digital speedometer ................................. 40
E
Electric trim system.................................. 33
Emergency procedures .......................... 103
Engine break-in ........................................ 66
Engine compartment check ..................... 69
Engine cover, removing and installing ..... 94
Engine idling speed check ....................... 76
Engine oil ................................................. 62
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 98Engine oil level check ............................... 70
Engine oil requirements ........................... 62
Engine overheat warning.......................... 43
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 73
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 27
Engine stop switch ................................... 27
Engine unit check ..................................... 70
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 19
Equipment ................................................ 49
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 74
Fire extinguisher holder and cover........... 57
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and
band checks ......................................... 74
Flushing the cooling water passages....... 89
Fuel .......................................................... 59
Fuel level check........................................ 69
Fuel level meter ........................................ 42
Fuel level warning..................................... 43
Fuel requirements .................................... 59
Fuel system checks ................................. 69
Fuses, replacing ..................................... 105
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 77
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 20
Glove compartment ................................. 53
H
Handgrip .................................................. 50
Hazard information................................... 15
Hood check .............................................. 75
Hour meter/voltmeter ............................... 41
Hull and deck check ................................ 74
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information display................................... 40
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning............ 103
Jet intake checks ..................................... 74
Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate
check .................................................... 74
Jumper cables, connecting .................... 104
L
Labels, important ....................................... 4
Labels, other .............................................. 8
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Index
110
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft ......................... 78
Learning to operate your watercraft ........ 77
Leaving the watercraft ............................. 79
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft.............................................. 10
Long-term storage ................................... 93
Low RPM Mode ....................................... 35
Lubrication ............................................... 93
M
Main components, location of ................. 21
Maintenance ............................................ 94
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 2
Multifunction display ................................ 44
Multifunction information center .............. 39
Multifunction information center check ... 75
N
No-wake mode ........................................ 36
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 43
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 87
Operating the watercraft .......................... 79
Operating the watercraft in reverse or
neutral ................................................... 82
Operating your watercraft ........................ 77
Operation requirements ........................... 12
P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 96
Post-launch checks ................................. 75
Post-operation care ................................. 89
Pre-launch checks ................................... 69
Pre-operation check points ..................... 69
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 67
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Pull-up cleats (FX Cruiser SVHO / FX
Limited SVHO) ...................................... 52
R
Raising the reverse gate ........................ 104
Reboarding grip ....................................... 50
Reboarding step ...................................... 50
Recommended equipment ...................... 14
Remote control transmitter ...................... 25
Remote control transmitter check ........... 73
RiDE lever................................................. 28RiDE lever checks .................................... 72
Riding position ......................................... 78
Rustproofing ............................................ 93
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 18
Safety equipment check .......................... 74
Seats ........................................................ 49
Shift indicator ........................................... 45
Shift system ............................................. 31
Shift system check ................................... 76
Start switch .............................................. 27
Starting off ............................................... 85
Starting off from a trailer .......................... 86
Starting the engine on water .................... 78
Steering system ....................................... 28
Steering system checks ........................... 71
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 74
Stern eyes ................................................ 51
Stern storage compartment ..................... 55
Stopping the engine ................................. 79
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 81
Storage compartment checks.................. 74
Storage compartments ............................ 52
Submerged watercraft ........................... 107
Switch checks .......................................... 73
T
Throttle lever ............................................ 28
Throttle lever checks ................................ 72
Tool kit ..................................................... 94
Towing the watercraft ............................ 107
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 65
Trim indicator ........................................... 45
Trim indicator check ................................ 76
Troubleshooting ..................................... 100
Troubleshooting chart ............................ 100
Turning the watercraft .............................. 80
W
Wakeboarding and water-skiing .............. 17
Water separator ....................................... 30
Water separator check ............................. 70
Watercraft characteristics ........................ 15
Watercraft control functions..................... 25
Watercraft information ............................. 45
Watercraft operation functions ................ 31
Watercraft operation modes .................... 35
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