ECU YAMAHA SVHO 2011 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
Description....................................... 21
Watercraft glossary ...................... 21
Location of main components ...... 22
Control function operation ............. 26
Watercraft control functions ......... 26
Remote control transmitter .............. 26
Yamaha Security System ................ 27
Engine stop switch .......................... 28
Engine shut-off switch ..................... 28
Start switch ...................................... 28
Throttle lever ................................... 29
Steering system ............................... 29
Adjustable tilt steering system ......... 30
Cooling water pilot outlets ............... 30
Water separator ............................... 31
Watercraft operation ....................... 32
Watercraft operation functions ..... 32
Reverse system ............................... 32
Quick Shift Trim System
(Q.S.T.S.) ..................................... 33
Watercraft operation modes ......... 34
Low RPM Mode ............................... 34
No-wake mode ................................ 35
Cruise assist .................................... 36
Instrument operation ...................... 39
Multifunction information center ... 39
Analog speedometer/tachometer .... 39
Information display .......................... 40
Multifunction display
(FX Cruiser SHO) ......................... 44
Equipment operation ...................... 47
Equipment .................................... 47
Seats ............................................... 47
Handgrip .......................................... 48
Reboarding step .............................. 48
Bow eye ........................................... 49
Stern eyes ....................................... 49
Cleat ................................................ 49
Pull-up cleats (FX Cruiser SHO) ...... 50
Storage compartments .................... 50
Fire extinguisher container .............. 53
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 54
Fuel requirements ........................ 54
Fuel ................................................. 54
Engine oil requirements ............... 56
Engine oil ......................................... 56
Draining the bilge water ............... 57
Draining the bilge water on land ...... 57
Draining the bilge water on water .... 58
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EJU31024
Watercraft control functions EJU37126Remote control transmitter
The Yamaha Security System and Low RPM
Mode settings can be selected by operating
the remote control transmitter. (See page 27
for Yamaha Security System setting proce-
dures and page 34 for Low RPM Mode activa-
tion procedures.)
Since the watercraft is programmed to recog-
nize the internal code from this transmitter
only, the settings can only be selected with
this transmitter.
If you accidentally lose your remote control
transmitter or if it is not operating properly,
contact a Yamaha dealer.
When operating the watercraft, always keep
the transmitter with you, such as by storing itin the transmitter holder in the watertight stor-
age compartment, so that it is not lost.
NOTICE
ECJ00752

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. Refer
to local hazardous waste regulations
when disposing of transmitter batteries.
1Remote control transmitter
1Transmitter holder
1
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EJU31384Yamaha Security System
The Yamaha Security System functions to
help prevent unauthorized use or theft of the
watercraft. The lock and unlock modes of the
security system can be selected by operating
the remote control transmitter that is included
with this watercraft. The engine cannot be
started if the lock mode of the security system
is selected. The engine can only be started if
the unlock mode is selected. (See page 26 for
information on the remote control transmitter.)
TIP:
The Yamaha Security System settings can
only be selected while the engine is stopped.
EJU36775Yamaha Security System settings
The Yamaha Security System settings will be
confirmed by the number of beeps when the
remote control transmitter is operated, and by
the “UNLOCK” indicator light of the multifunc-
tion information center. (See page 39 for infor-
mation on the multifunction information
center.)
TIP:

The beeper sounds two times for the nor-
mal operation mode or three times for the
Low RPM Mode. (See page 34 for Low
RPM Mode activation procedures.)

If the remote control transmitter is operated
while the multifunction information center is
in the standby state, the center will performthe initial operation, and then the setting is
selected.
To select the lock mode:
Push the lock button on the remote control
transmitter briefly. The beeper sounds once
and the “UNLOCK” indicator light blinks once,
then goes off. This indicates the lock mode is
selected.
To select the unlock mode:
Push the “L-Mode” (unlock) button on the re-
mote control transmitter briefly. The beeper
sounds two or three times and the “UNLOCK”
indicator light blinks two or three times, then
comes on. This indicates the unlock mode is
selected.
Number of
beepsYamaha Security
System mode“UN-
LOCK” in-
dicator
light
Lock Goes off
Unlock
(normal operation
mode)Comes
on
Unlock
(Low RPM Mode)Comes
on
1Lock button
2“UNLOCK” indicator light
1“L-Mode” (unlock) button
2“UNLOCK” indicator light
UNLOCK
21
UNLOCK
L-Mode21
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will not start. Also, the starter motor could
be damaged.
[ECJ01040]
The engine will not start under any of the fol-
lowing conditions:

Lock mode of the Yamaha Security System
has been selected. (See page 27 for
Yamaha Security System setting proce-
dures.)

Clip is removed from the engine shut-off
switch.

Throttle lever is squeezed.EJU31211Throttle lever
The throttle lever increases the engine speed
when the lever is squeezed.
The throttle lever returns automatically to its
fully closed (idle) position when released.
EJU31261Steering system
By turning the handlebars in the direction you
wish to travel, the angle of the jet thrust nozzle
is changed, and the direction of the watercraft
is changed accordingly.
Since the strength of the jet thrust determines
the speed and degree of a turn, throttle must
always be applied when attempting a turn, ex-
cept at trolling speed.
This model is equipped with the Yamaha En-
gine Management System (YEMS) that in-
cludes an off-throttle steering (OTS) system.
It will activate at planing speeds should you
attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing
the throttle lever. The OTS system assists in
turning by continuing to supply some thrust
while the watercraft is decelerating, but you
can turn more sharply if you apply throttle
while turning the handlebars. The OTS sys-
tem does not function below planing speeds
or when the engine is off. Once the engine
slows down, the watercraft will no longer turn
1Start switch
1Throttle lever
1
1
1Handlebar
2Jet thrust nozzle
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in response to handlebar input until you apply
throttle again or you reach trolling speed.
EJU31293Adjustable tilt steering system
The position of the handlebars can be adjust-
ed back and forth by operating the tilt lever.
To adjust the handlebar position:
(1) Pull the tilt lever up to disengage the han-
dlebar lock, and then move the handle-
bars back or forth to the desired position.
WARNING! Never pull the tilt lever dur-
ing operation, otherwise the handle-
bars may suddenly change position,
which may lead to an accident.
[EWJ00041]
(2) Make sure that the tilt lever returns to its
original position and that the handlebars
are securely locked in place.
EJU41800Cooling water pilot outlets
When the engine is running, some of the cool-
ing water that is circulated in the engine is dis-
charged from the cooling water pilot outlets.
There are cooling water pilot outlets on the
port (left) and starboard (right) sides of the
watercraft. To check for proper operation of
the cooling system, make sure that water is
being discharged from the port (left) pilot out-
let. If water is not being discharged from the
outlet, stop the engine and check the jet in-
take for clogging. (See page 97 for informa-
tion on the jet intake.)
TIP:

It will take about 60 seconds for the water to
reach the outlets after the engine is started.
1Tilt lever
1
1Cooling water pilot outlet (port [left] side)
1
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Water discharge may not be constant when
the engine is running at idling speed. If this
occurs, apply a little throttle to make sure
that water discharges properly.
EJU40322Water separator
The water separator prevents water from en-
tering the fuel tank by collecting any water that
has entered the fuel tank breather hose if the
watercraft was capsized.
If water has collected in the water separator,
drain it by loosening the drain screw.
To drain water from the water separator:
(1) Place a drain pan or dry cloth under the
water separator.
(2) Gradually loosen the drain screw to drain
the water. Catch the draining water in the
drain pan or soak it up with the dry cloth
so that it does not spill into the engine
compartment. If any water spills into thewatercraft, be sure to wipe it up with a dry
cloth.
(3) Securely tighten the drain screw until it
stops.
1Water separator
1Drain screw
1
1
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3000 r/min or more, otherwise damage
could occur to the Q.S.T.S.
[ECJ00013]
(3) Release the lock lever, and then make
sure that the Q.S.T.S. selector is securely
locked in place.
EJU40000
Watercraft operation modes
EJU36785Low RPM Mode
The Low RPM Mode is a function that limits
the maximum engine speed to approximately
70% of the maximum engine speed in the nor-
mal mode.
The Low RPM Mode can only be activated
and deactivated by operating the remote con-
trol transmitter that is included with this water-
craft. (See page 26 for information on the
remote control transmitter.)
TIP:
The Low RPM Mode can only be activated
when the engine is stopped in the unlock
mode of the Yamaha Security System.
Activating and deactivating the Low RPM
Mode
Activation of the Low RPM Mode will be con-
firmed by the number of beeps when the re-
mote control transmitter is operated, and by
the “L-MODE” indicator light of the multifunc-
tion information center. (See page 39 for infor-
mation on the multifunction information
center.)
1Q.S.T.S. selector
2Q.S.T.S. selector lock lever
1Remote control transmitter
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EJU40333
Equipment EJU31043Seats
The front and rear seats are removable.
Remove the seats to access the engine com-
partment and seat storage compartment.
To remove the rear seat:
(1) Pull the rear seat latch up, and then lift up
the rear of the seat.
(2) Pull the seat rearward and remove it.To install the rear seat:
(1) Insert the projections on the front of the
seat into the stays on the deck.
(2) Push the rear of the seat down to secure-
ly lock it in place.
To remove the front seat:
(1) Remove the rear seat.
(2) Pull the front seat latch up, and then lift up
the rear of the seat.
1Seat latch
1Seat latch
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(3) Pull the seat rearward and remove it.
To install the front seat:
(1) Insert the projections on the front of the
seat into the stays on the deck.
(2) Push the rear of the seat down to secure-
ly lock it in place.
(3) Securely install the rear seat in its original
position.
EJU31363Handgrip
The handgrip is used when boarding the wa-
tercraft from the water and when the spotter is
facing rearward. WARNING! Do not use the
handgrip to lift the watercraft. The hand-
grip is not designed to support the water-
craft’s weight. If the handgrip breaks, the
watercraft could fall, which could result in
severe injury.
[EWJ00021]
FX SHO
FX Cruiser SHO
EJU34864Reboarding step
The reboarding step is used to assist in re-
boarding the watercraft from the water.
When boarding the watercraft, push the re-
boarding step down until it stops. The step re-
turns automatically to its original position
when released. WARNING! Do not use the
reboarding step to lift the watercraft. The
1Handgrip
1Handgrip
1
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breaks, the watercraft could fall, which
could result in severe injury.
[EWJ01510]
EJU34892
Pull-up cleats (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. The pull-up
cleat returns automatically to its original posi-
tion when released. WARNING! Do not use
the pull-up cleats to lift the watercraft. The
pull-up cleats are not designed to support
the watercraft’s weight. If the pull-up
cleats break, the watercraft could fall,
which could result in severe injury.
[EWJ00821]
EJU35146
Storage compartments
This watercraft is equipped with the following
storage compartments.
Only the securely closed watertight storage
compartment is waterproof. If you carry ob-jects that must be kept dry, put them in a wa-
terproof bag.
Make sure that the storage compartments are
closed securely before operating the water-
craft.
EJU36835Bow storage compartment
The bow storage compartment is located un-
der the hood.
To open the bow storage compartment:
Pull the visor up, and then lift up the rear of the
hood.
1Cleat
1Pull-up cleat
1
1
1Visor
1Bow storage compartment
Bow 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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