warning YAMAHA FZR 2009 Owners Manual

Important manual information
EJU30191
To the owner/operator
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha watercraft.
This owner’s/operator’s manual contains in-
formation you will need for proper operation,
maintenance, and care. If you have any ques-
tions about the operation or maintenance of
your watercraft, please consult a Yamaha
dealer.
This manual is not a course on boating safety
or seamanship. If this is your first watercraft,
or if you are changing to a type of watercraft
you are not familiar with, for your own comfort
and safety, please ensure that you obtain
proper training or practice before operating
the watercraft by yourself. In addition, a
Yamaha dealer or boating organization will be
pleased to recommend local sea schools, or
competent instructors.
Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing
product improvement, this product may not be
exactly as described in this owner’s/opera-
tor’s manual. Specifications are subject to
change without notice.
This manual should be considered a perma-
nent part of this watercraft and should remain
with it even if the watercraft is subsequently
sold.
In this manual, information of particular impor-
tance is distinguished in the following ways:
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTEN-
TION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!
WARNING
EWJ00071
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
ECJ00091
A NOTICE indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to the
watercraft or other property.
TIP:
A TIP provides key information to make pro-
cedures easier or clearer.
EJU30231
WaveRunner FZR
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
©2008 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, October 2008
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
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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
Safe boating rules ........................ 17
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly ................................ 17
Features and functions ................... 19
Location of main components ...... 19
Operation of controls and other
functions .................................... 23
Seats ............................................... 23
Hood ................................................ 24
Fuel tank filler cap ........................... 24
Remote control transmitter .............. 24
Engine stop switch .......................... 25
Engine shut-off switch ..................... 25
Start switch ...................................... 26
Throttle lever ................................... 26
Cooling water pilot outlets ............... 27
Steering system ............................... 27
Telescopic steering system ............. 28
Shift lever ........................................ 28
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector ........................................ 29
Reboarding grip ............................... 30Bow eye ........................................... 30
Stern eyes ....................................... 31
Yamaha Security System ................ 31
Dual analog meter unit .................... 33
Storage compartments .................... 37
Operation ......................................... 41
Fuel and oil .................................. 41
Fuel ................................................. 41
Engine oil ......................................... 42
Pre-operation checks ................... 43
Pre-operation check list ................... 43
Pre-operation check points .............. 45
Operation ..................................... 53
Engine break-in ............................... 53
Launching the watercraft ................. 53
Starting the engine .......................... 53
Stopping the engine ........................ 54
Shifting ............................................ 55
Leaving the watercraft ..................... 55
Operating your watercraft ............ 56
Getting to know your watercraft ....... 56
Learning to operate your
watercraft ..................................... 56
Riding with a passenger .................. 57
Starting the watercraft ..................... 57
Boarding and starting in deep
water ............................................ 58
Capsized watercraft ......................... 61
Turning the watercraft ..................... 62
Stopping the watercraft ................... 63
Beaching the watercraft ................... 64
Docking the watercraft ..................... 64
Reverse on waterways .................... 64
Operating in weeded areas ............. 64
Post-operation care ...................... 65
Transporting ................................. 66
Maintenance and care .................... 67
Storage ........................................ 67
Flushing the cooling system ............ 67
Lubrication ....................................... 68
Battery ............................................. 68
Cleaning the watercraft ................... 68
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EJU35911Warning labels
If any of these labels are damaged or missing, contact a Yamaha dealer for replacements.
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WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT(F2R-U41E1-00)
(F2R-U41E1-00)
5
6
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Once the engine slows down, the watercraft
will no longer turn in response to handlebar in-
put until you apply throttle again or you reach
trolling speed.
EJU37340Telescopic steering system
The position of the handlebars can be adjust-
ed up or down using the lock lever.
The handlebars can be adjusted to three po-
sitions.
To adjust the handlebar position:
(1) Pull the lock lever up, and then move the
handlebars up or down to the desired po-
sition. WARNING! Never pull the lock
lever during operation, otherwise the
handlebars may suddenly change po-
sition, which may lead to an accident.
[EWJ01270]
(2) Check that the lock lever returns to its
original position and that the handlebars
are locked in place.
EJU31301Shift lever
The shift lever is located on the starboard
(right) side of the watercraft and is used to
control the reverse gate, which allows the wa-
tercraft to move in reverse or forward.
When the shift lever is in the reverse position,
the watercraft can be launched from a trailer,
or backed up out of tight spots where you can-
not turn around easily.
1Lock lever
1
1Shift lever
2Reverse position
3Forward position
3 2 1
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To deactivate the L-MODE:
Press the “L-Mode” (unlock) button on the re-
mote control transmitter for more than 4 sec-
onds. Once the beeper sounds two times and
the “UNLOCK” indicator light blinks two times,
then comes on, the “L-MODE” indicator light
goes off and the L-MODE is deactivated.
When the L-MODE is deactivated, the water-
craft returns to the normal operation mode.
EJU37431Dual analog meter unit
The dual analog meter unit displays various
watercraft information.
Dual analog meter unit initial operation
When the dual analog meter unit starts oper-
ating, the speedometer and tachometer make
one sweep, all segments of the information
display and all indicator lights come on. After
2 seconds, the “WARNING” indicator light, the
“L-MODE” indicator light, and the warning in-
dicators in the information display go off, and
then the unit starts to operate normally.
TIP:
The “UNLOCK” indicator light will go off when
the engine is started.Dual analog meter unit standby state
If the dual analog meter unit does not receive
any operation input within 25 seconds after
the engine stops, the unit will turn off and en-
ter a standby state. When the engine is start-
ed again, the display and the indicator lights
will return to their state before the unit turned
off, and then the unit starts to operate normal-
ly.
EJU37440Speedometer
The speedometer shows the watercraft speed
against water.
The large inner numbers on the meter show
the watercraft speed in miles per hour “MPH”
and the small outer numbers show the speed
in kilometers per hour “km/h”.
EJU37240Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine speed.
The large inner numbers on the meter show
the engine speed × 1000 RPM (r/min).
1Speedometer
2Information display
3Tachometer
4“Hour Volt” button
5“UNLOCK” indicator light
6“L-MODE” indicator light
7“WARNING” indicator light
123
7 6 5 4
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EJU37250Information display
The information display shows watercraft op-
erating conditions.
EJU37261Hour meter/voltmeter
The hour meter/voltmeter can be used as an
hour meter or a voltmeter.
TIP:
The hour meter is selected at the Yamaha
factory.
Hour meter
The hour meter shows the hours of engine op-
eration that have elapsed since the watercraft
was new.To switch to the hour meter from the voltme-
ter:
Push the “Hour Volt” button for at least 1 sec-
ond. The display switches from the voltmeter
to the hour meter.
Voltmeter
The voltmeter shows the battery voltage.
When the battery voltage is normal, the volt-
meter displays approximately 12 volts.
If the battery voltage has dropped significant-
ly, “LO” is displayed on the voltmeter. If the
battery voltage has risen significantly, “HI” is
displayed. If “HI” or “LO” is displayed, immedi-
ately return to shore and have a Yamaha
dealer service the watercraft.
1Fuel level meter
2Fuel indicator
3Engine overheat warning indicator
4Check engine warning indicator
5Oil pressure warning indicator
6Hour meter/voltmeter
1Hour meter/voltmeter
12345
6
1
1“Hour Volt” button
2Hour meter
1
2
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To switch to the voltmeter from the hour
meter:
Push the “Hour Volt” button for at least 1 sec-
ond. The display switches from the hour
meter to the voltmeter.
EJU37270Fuel level meter
The fuel level meter is provided for convenient
fuel level checking while riding.
The fuel level meter has four segments which
show the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank. The display segments of the fuel level
meter disappear one at a time as the fuel level
decreases.
TIP:
The fuel level is most accurate when the wa-
tercraft is sitting level on a trailer or in the wa-
ter.
EJU37280Fuel level warning
If the fuel remaining in the fuel tank drops to
about 18 L (4.8 US gal, 4.0 Imp. gal), the low-
est fuel level segment, the fuel indicator, and
the “WARNING” indicator light blink, and the
buzzer sounds intermittently.
If this occurs, refill the fuel tank as soon as
possible.
The warning signals will be cleared when the
engine is restarted after the fuel tank is re-
filled.
TIP:
Push the “Hour Volt” button to stop the buzz-
er.
EJU37290Oil pressure warning
If the oil pressure drops significantly, the
“WARNING” indicator light and the oil pres-
sure warning indicator blink, and the buzzer
sounds intermittently. At the same time, the
1“Hour Volt” button
2Vo l t m e t e r
1Fuel level meter
1
2
1
1“Hour Volt” button
1
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maximum engine speed is limited to help pre-
vent damage.
If this occurs, immediately reduce the engine
speed, return to shore, and then check the en-
gine oil level. (See page 45 for engine oil level
checking procedures.) If the oil level is suffi-
cient, have a Yamaha dealer check the water-
craft.
TIP:
Push the “Hour Volt” button to stop the buzz-
er.
EJU37300Engine overheat warning
If the engine temperature rises significantly,
the “WARNING” indicator light and the engine
overheat warning indicator blink, and the
buzzer sounds intermittently. Then, the
“WARNING” indicator light and the engine
overheat warning indicator stop blinking and
remain on, and the buzzer sounds continu-ously. After the light and indicator start to blink
and the buzzer sounds, the maximum 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 jet intake for clogging.
(See page 83 for jet intake cleaning proce-
dures.) 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]
1“Hour Volt” button
1
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TIP:
Push the “Hour Volt” button to stop the buzz-
er.
EJU37310Check engine warning
If a sensor malfunction or a short circuit is de-
tected, the “WARNING” indicator light and the
check engine warning indicator blink, and the
buzzer sounds intermittently.
If this occurs, immediately reduce the engine
speed, return to shore, and have a Yamaha
dealer check the engine.
TIP:
Push the “Hour Volt” button to stop the buzz-
er.
EJU37320Storage compartments
A front storage compartment, glove compart-
ment, and watertight compartment are provid-
ed.
Only the securely closed watertight compart-
ment is waterproof. If you carry objects that
must be kept dry, such as the manuals, put
them in a waterproof bag.
Make sure that the storage compartments are
closed securely before operating the water-
craft.
EJU37330Front storage compartment
The front storage compartment is located at
the bow.
1“Hour Volt” button
1
1“Hour Volt” button
1
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