YAMAHA FZS 2012 Owners Manual

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(7) Securely install the seats in their original
positions.
If the fuse immediately blows again, the elec-
trical system may be defective. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft.
EJU41821Replacing the bilge pump fuse
If the fuse is blown, replace it with the proper
fuse.
To replace the fuse:
(1) Remove the seats and engine cover.
(See page 41 for seat removal and instal-
lation procedures and page 84 for engine
cover removal and installation proce-
dures.)
(2) Remove the plastic ties that are securing
the corrugated tube and bilge pump fuse
leads.
TIP:
Be careful not to drop the plastic ties into the
engine compartment.
(3) Pull out the bilge pump fuse holder from
the rubber cover, and then remove the
fuse cover.
(4) Replace the blown fuse with the spare
fuse of the correct amperage.
WARNING! Do not use fuses of a dif-
ferent amperage than recommended.
Substitution with a fuse that has an
improper rating can cause extensive
electrical system damage and possi-
ble fire.
[EWJ00802]
TIP:
If the fuse is difficult to remove, use the fuse
puller on the reverse side of the electrical box
1Good fuse
2Blown fuse
2 1
1Bilge pump fuse lead
2Plastic tie
3Corrugated tube
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cap. (See page 93 for information on the fuse
puller.)
(5) Securely install the fuse cover, and then
fit the bilge pump fuse holder into the rub-
ber cover.
(6) Secure the bilge pump fuse leads and
corrugated tube with the plastic ties.
(7) Securely install the engine cover and
seats in their original positions.If the fuse immediately blows again, the elec-
trical system may be defective. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft.
EJU34715Towing the watercraft
WARNING
EWJ00811

The operator of the towing boat must
keep speed to a minimum and avoid traf-
fic or obstacles which could be a hazard
to the operator on the watercraft.

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 combined
length of the towing boat and the watercraft.
(1) Securely attach the towline to the bow
eye 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 en-
gine damage.
[ECJ01330]
1Bilge pump fuse holder
2Fuse cover
3Spare fuse
4Fuse
Fuse amperage:
Bilge pump fuse:
3 A
1Bilge pump fuse lead
2Plastic tie
3Corrugated tube
4Rubber cover
21
43
213
4
1Bow eye
1
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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.
[ECJ01321]
EJU36155
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 44 for informa-
tion on draining the storage compart-
ments.)
(2) Drain the bilge water from the engine
compartment. (See page 52 for informa-
tion on draining the bilge water.)
(3) Have the watercraft serviced by a
Yamaha dealer as soon as possible.
NOTICE: Be sure to have a Yamaha
dealer inspect the watercraft. Other-
wise, serious engine damage could re-
sult.
[ECJ00791]
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Index
A
After removing the watercraft
from the water ....................................... 77
B
Battery care .............................................. 79
Battery checks.......................................... 59
Battery, jumping ....................................... 93
Beaching and docking the watercraft ....... 76
Beverage holder ....................................... 46
Bilge pump fuse, replacing ....................... 95
Bilge water check ..................................... 59
Bilge water, draining................................. 52
Bilge water, draining on land .................... 52
Bilge water, draining on water .................. 53
Boarding alone ......................................... 72
Boarding and starting off from a dock ...... 75
Boarding the watercraft ............................ 71
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 72
Bow eye ................................................... 43
Bow storage compartment ....................... 44
Builder’s plate............................................. 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 75
Check engine warning.............................. 39
Cleaning ................................................... 82
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 79
Cleat ......................................................... 43
Cooling water pilot outlet check ............... 65
Cooling water pilot outlets ........................ 30
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ............... 1
Cruising limitations ................................... 12
D
Dual analog meter unit ............................. 36
Dual analog meter unit check................... 65
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 92
Engine break-in ........................................ 55
Engine compartment check...................... 58
Engine cover, removing and installing ..... 84
Engine idling speed check ....................... 65
Engine oil ................................................. 51
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 87
Engine oil level check............................... 59
Engine oil requirements ........................... 51
Engine overheat warning ......................... 39Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 63
Engine shut-off switch .............................. 28
Engine stop switch ................................... 28
Engine unit check ..................................... 59
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 20
Equipment ................................................ 41
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 64
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ........... 47
Fire extinguisher holder, cover,
and band checks................................... 64
Flushing the cooling water passages ....... 78
Fuel .......................................................... 49
Fuel level check ....................................... 58
Fuel level meter ........................................ 38
Fuel level warning .................................... 38
Fuel requirements .................................... 49
Fuel system checks .................................. 58
Fuses, replacing ....................................... 93
G
Getting to know your watercraft ............... 66
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 21
Glove compartment .................................. 45
H
Handgrips ................................................. 42
Hazard information ................................... 16
Hood check .............................................. 65
Hour meter/voltmeter ............................... 37
Hull and deck check ................................. 64
I
Identification numbers ................................ 1
Information display ................................... 37
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning .............. 92
Jet intake checks ...................................... 64
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 93
L
Labels, important ........................................ 4
Labels, other .............................................. 9
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft .......................... 67
Learning to operate your watercraft ......... 66
Leaving the watercraft .............................. 68
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Index
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft ........................................ 11
Long-term storage .................................... 82
Low RPM Mode........................................ 34
Lubrication................................................ 82
M
Main components, location of .................. 22
Maintenance............................................. 84
Manufactured date label............................. 2
Model information....................................... 2
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 38
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 77
Operating the watercraft........................... 68
Operating the watercraft in reverse .......... 71
Operating your watercraft......................... 66
Operation requirements ........................... 13
P
Periodic maintenance chart...................... 86
Post-launch checks .................................. 65
Post-operation care .................................. 78
Pre-launch checks.................................... 58
Pre-operation check points ...................... 58
Pre-operation checklist............................. 56
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Q
Quick Shift Trim System (Q.S.T.S.) ......... 33
Quick Shift Trim System (Q.S.T.S.)
checks................................................... 61
R
Reboarding grip........................................ 42
Reboarding step ....................................... 42
Recommended equipment ....................... 15
Remote control transmitter ....................... 26
Remote control transmitter check ............ 62
Reverse system ....................................... 32
Reverse system checks ........................... 61
Riding position.......................................... 67
Rustproofing ............................................. 82
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 19
Safety equipment check ........................... 64
Seats ........................................................ 41
Speedometer............................................ 36
Start switch............................................... 28Starting off ................................................ 74
Starting off from a trailer ........................... 75
Starting the engine on water .................... 67
Steering system ....................................... 29
Steering system checks ........................... 60
Stern drain plug checks ............................ 64
Stern eyes ................................................ 43
Stopping the engine ................................. 68
Stopping the watercraft ............................ 70
Storage compartment checks .................. 63
Storage compartments ............................. 44
Submerged watercraft .............................. 97
Switch checks .......................................... 63
T
Tachometer .............................................. 36
Telescopic steering system ...................... 30
Telescopic steering system checks .......... 60
Throttle lever ............................................ 29
Throttle lever checks ................................ 62
Tool kit...................................................... 84
Towing the watercraft ............................... 96
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 54
Troubleshooting ....................................... 89
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 89
Turning the watercraft .............................. 69
W
Water separator ....................................... 31
Water separator check ............................. 58
Watercraft characteristics ......................... 16
Watercraft control functions ..................... 26
Watercraft operation functions ................. 32
Watercraft operation modes ..................... 34
Water-skiing ............................................. 18
Watertight storage compartment .............. 46
Y
Yamaha Security System ......................... 27
Yamaha Security System settings ........... 27
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