ECU YAMAHA SVHO 2009 Owners Manual
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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
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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EJU31021
Operation of controls and other
functions
EJU31041Seats
To remove the rear seat:
Pull the rear seat latch up, and then pull the
seat off.
To install the rear seat:
Insert the projections on the front of the seat
into the stays on the deck, and then push the
rear of the seat down to lock it in place. Makesure that the seat is securely installed before
operating the watercraft.
To remove the front seat:
(1) Remove the rear seat.
(2) Pull the front seat latch up, and then pull
the seat off.
To install the front seat:
(1) Insert the projections on the front of the
seat into the stays on the deck, and then
1Seat latch
1Seat latch
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push the rear of the seat down to lock it in
place.
(2) Install the rear seat. Make sure that the
seats are securely installed before oper-
ating the watercraft.
EJU36682Hood
To open the hood, pull the visor up, and then
lift up the hood.To close the hood, push down on the center
of the hood until it latches securely. Make sure
that the hood is securely closed before oper-
ating the watercraft.
EJU36691Fuel tank filler cap
The fuel tank filler cap is located under the
hood.
To remove the fuel tank filler cap, open the
hood, and then turn the cap counterclockwise.
(See page 26 for hood opening and closing
procedures.)
To install the fuel tank filler cap, turn it clock-
wise until it stops. Make sure that the fuel tank
filler cap and the hood are securely closed be-
fore operating the watercraft.
EJU37121Remote control transmitter
The Yamaha Security System and low-RPM
mode settings are selected using the remote
control transmitter. (See “Yamaha Security1Visor
1
1Fuel tank filler cap
1
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System ” on page 34 for information on using
the remote control transmitter.)
The Yamaha Security System and low-RPM
mode settings can only be selected using the
remote control transmitter.
Store the remote control transmitter carefully
so it will not be lost. When operating the wa-
tercraft, store the transmitter in the transmitter
holder provided in the watertight compart-
ment.
NOTICE
ECJ00751
The remote control transmitter is not
completely waterproof. Do not sub-
merge the transmitter or operate it un-
derwater. If the transmitter is
submerged, dry it with a soft, dry cloth,
and then check that it is operating prop-
erly. If the transmitter is not operating
properly, contact a Yamaha dealer.
Keep the remote control transmitter
away from high temperatures and do not
place it in direct sunlight.
Do not drop the remote control transmit-
ter, subject it to strong shocks, or place
any heavy items on it.
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the remote
control transmitter. Do not use deter-
gent, alcohol, or other chemicals.
Do not attempt to disassemble the re-
mote control transmitter yourself. Other-
wise, the transmitter may not operate
properly. If the transmitter needs a new
battery, contact a Yamaha dealer.
TIP:
While the engine is running, input from the
remote control transmitter is not received.
If you accidentally lose your remote control
transmitter, contact a Yamaha dealer.
EJU31150Engine stop switch
Push the engine stop switch (red button) to
stop the engine normally.
EJU31161Engine shut-off switch
Attach one end of the engine shut-off cord
(lanyard) to your left wrist, and then insert the
clip on the other end under the engine shut-off
switch (black button). The engine will stop au-
tomatically when the clip is removed from the
1Transmitter holder
1
1Engine stop switch
1
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switch, such as if the operator falls off the wa-
tercraft. Remove the engine shut-off cord
(lanyard) from the watercraft when the engine
is not running to prevent unauthorized use by
children or others.EJU36281Start switch
Push the start switch (green button) to start
the engine.
The engine will not start under any of the fol-
lowing conditions:
Lock mode of the Yamaha Security System
has been selected. (See page 35 for
Yamaha Security System lock and unlock
mode selection procedures.)
Clip is removed from the engine shut-off
switch.
Throttle lever is squeezed.EJU36700Right handlebar switches
1Clip
2Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
3Engine shut-off switch
1 3
2
1Start switch
1Up switch
2Down switch
3“SET” switch
4“NO-WAKE MODE” sw itch
1
1
2
3
4
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The bow eye is used to attach a rope to the
watercraft when transporting, mooring, or
towing it in an emergency.
EJU34880Stern eyes
The stern eyes are located at the stern of the
watercraft.
The stern eyes are used to attach a rope to
the watercraft when transporting or mooring it.
EJU34891Pull-up cleats (for FX Cruiser SHO)
The pull-up cleats are used to attach a rope to
the watercraft when mooring it.
To use a pull-up cleat, pull it up. WARNING!
Do not use the pull-up cleats to lift the wa-
tercraft. The pull-up cleats are not de-
signed to support the watercraft’s weight.
If the pull-up cleats break, the watercraftcould fall, which could result in severe in-
jury.
[EWJ00821]
EJU31370
Yamaha Engine Management System
(YEMS)
This model is equipped with an integrated,
computerized management system that con-
trols and adjusts ignition timing, fuel injection,
engine diagnostics, and the off-throttle steer-
ing (OTS) system.
EJU31381Yamaha Security System
The Yamaha Security System functions to
help prevent unauthorized use or theft of the
watercraft. The engine cannot be started if the
security system is in the lock mode. The en-
gine can only be started in the unlock mode.
The lock and unlock modes of the security
system are selected using the remote control
transmitter that is included with this water-
craft.
TIP:
Since the watercraft is programmed to recog-
nize the internal code from this transmitter
only, the security system setting can only be
changed with this transmitter. If you lose the
remote control transmitter or if it does not op-
erate properly, contact a Yamaha dealer.
1Bow eye
1Stern eye
1
1Pull-up cleat
1
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(See page 26 for information on using the re-
mote control transmitter.)
EJU36771Yamaha Security System settings
The Yamaha Security System settings are se-
lected by pressing the lock or unlock button
on the remote control transmitter briefly.Depending on the selected Yamaha Security
System setting, the “UNLOCK” indicator light
will come on or go off.
TIP:
The lock and unlock modes of this system can
only be selected while the engine is stopped.
LOCK
When the lock button on the remote control
transmitter is pressed briefly, the beeper
sounds once and the “UNLOCK” indicator
light goes off. This indicates the lock mode is
selected and the engine cannot be started.
UNLOCK
When the unlock button on the remote control
transmitter is pressed briefly, the beeper
sounds two or three times and the “UNLOCK”
indicator light comes on. This indicates the
1Remote control transmitter
1Lock button
2Unlock button
1“UNLOCK” indicator light
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unlock mode is selected and the engine can
be started.
TIP:
The beeper sounds two times for the normal
mode or three times for the low-RPM mode.
(See the items in “Selecting the operation
mode” for operation mode information.)
If neither the start switch nor the remote con-
trol transmitter is operated within 25 seconds
after the unlock button is pressed to select the
unlock mode, the multifunction information
center will turn off and enter a standby state.
If the multifunction information center is in the
standby state, start the engine to return the
display and the indicator lights to their state
before the center turned off.
EJU36781Selecting the operation mode
There are two operation modes in the unlock
mode of the Yamaha Security System: the
normal mode and the low-RPM mode. The
normal mode and low-RPM mode can only be
selected when the engine is stopped in the
unlock mode. Press the unlock button on the
remote control transmitter for more than 4
seconds to switch between the normal mode
and the low-RPM mode.
Normal mode
The watercraft can be ridden normally in this
mode.
If the beeper sounds two times, the normal
mode is activated.Low-RPM mode
Maximum engine speed (r/min) in this mode is
limited to approximately 70% of the maximum
engine speed in the normal mode.
If the beeper sounds three times, the low-
RPM mode is activated and the “L-MODE” in-
dicator light comes on.
EJU37011No-wake mode
The no-wake mode is a function that main-
tains the engine speed at a fixed setting for
operating the watercraft at low speeds. This
function can be used only for forward opera-
tion of the watercraft.
Activating and deactivating the no-wake
mode
Activation of the no-wake mode will be con-
firmed by the beeper and the digital speedom-
eter display.
TIP:
The beeps and the flashing digital speedome-
ter display also indicate the activation of the
cruise assist. (See page 37 for more informa-
tion.)
Number of
beepsYamaha Security
System modeEngine
can be
started
Lock NO
Unlock
(normal mode)YES
Unlock
(low-RPM mode)YES
1“L-MODE” indicator light
Number
of beepsNo-wake mode oper-
ationDigital
speedome-
ter display
ActivatedStarts
flashing
DeactivatedStops
flashing
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EJU34980“WARNING” indicator light
The “WARNING” indicator light blinks or
comes on, together with a warning indicator,
when a malfunction has occurred.
EJU34990“UNLOCK” indicator light
The “UNLOCK” indicator light comes on when
the unlock mode of the Yamaha Security Sys-
tem is selected. The watercraft can be ridden
normally when this light is on. (See page 35
for more information.)
EJU35010“L-MODE” indicator light
The “L-MODE” indicator light comes on when
the low-RPM mode is selected. (See page 36
for more information.)
EJU35021Left multifunction display and operation
buttons
The left multifunction display is equipped with
the following functions.
1“WARNING” indicator light
1“UNLOCK” indicator light1“L-MODE” indicator light
1Fuel level meter
2Fuel level warning indicator
3Hour meter/voltmeter
4Digital speedometer
5Oil pressure warning indicator
6Check engine warning indicator
7Engine overheat warning indicator
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surements are stopped. The beeper sounds
twice.
The displays can be reset only when the mea-
surements are stopped.
The measurements are not saved if the en-
gine is stopped. The displays are reset auto-
matically when they go off 25 seconds after
the engine stops.
EJU35142Storage compartments
A front storage compartment, glove compart-
ment, seat storage compartment, watertight
compartment, and beverage holder are pro-
vided.
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 or in the watertight
compartment.
Make sure that the storage compartments are
closed securely before operating the water-
craft.
EJU36832Front storage compartment
The front storage compartment is located at
the bow.To open the front storage compartment, pull
the visor up, and then lift up the hood.
1“Mode/Reset” button
2“Start/Stop” button1Visor
1Front storage compartment
Front storage compartment:
Capacity:
66.0 L (17.4 US gal, 14.5 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
5.0 kg (11 lb)
1
1
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