Yamaha F1W-F8199-10 Bedienungsanleitung

2008 W a veRunner FX SHO FX Cruiser SHO OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL READ THIS MANU AL CAREFULL Y BEFORE OPERA TION! F1W -F8199-10 U .S.A. E d iti on LIT -18626-07-87[...]

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Important manual information EJU30180 To the owner/operator Thank you for choosing a Yamaha watercraft. This owner’s/o perator’s manual contains in- formation you w ill need for proper operation, maintenance, and care. A thorough under- standing of these simpl e instructions will help you to obtain maximum enjoyment from your new Yamah a. If yo[...]

Table of contents General and important labels .......... . 1 Identific ation numbers . ................... 1 Primary Iden tification (PRI-ID) number ............ ................. .............. 1 Hull Iden tificatio n Number (HIN) ........ 1 Engine s erial numbe r ............... ......... 1 Emiss ion control informa tion ... ....... 2 Approval l[...]

Table of contents Stopping the watercra ft ............ ....... 82 Beachin g the watercraft ....... ............ 83 Docking the watercraft ......... ............ 83 Reverse on waterwa ys ................... . 83 Rough wate r operation ............. ....... 83 Post-oper ation care ........... ........... 84 Transporting ... ............. ...........[...]

General and important labels 1 EJU30260 Identification numbers Record the Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number, Hull Identification N umber (HIN), and engine serial num ber in the spaces provided for assistance when ordering s pare parts from a Yamaha dealer. Also record and keep these ID numbers in a separate pl ace in case your watercraft is st[...]

General and important labels 2 EJU30350 Emission control information This engine conforms to 2008 U.S. Environ- mental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or Cali- fornia Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations for marine SI engines. This engine is certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline. EJU30400 Approval label of emission control cert ificate Th[...]

General and important labels 3 EJU30430 Manufactured date labe l This label is attached to the top o f the cylinder head. EJU30440 Star la bels This watercraft is labeled with a Califo rnia Air Resources Board (CARB) star label. See be - low for a description of your particul ar label. One Star - Low Emission The one-star label id entifies engines [...]

General and important labels 4 exhaust emission s tandards or the Sterndrive and Inboard marine engine 2003-2008 ex - haust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 65% lower emissions than One Star-Low Emission eng ines. Four Stars - Super Ult ra Low Emission The four-star label iden tifies engines that meet the Air Resources Board[...]

General and important labels 5 EJU30450 Important labe ls 13 11 4 5 9 1 3 7 12 6 8 10 2 UF1W10E0.book P age 5 Mond ay, November 26, 2 007 3:57 PM[...]

General and important labels 6 EJU35910 Warning labels 2 1 F1W -U41B1-00 UF1W10E0.book P age 6 Mond ay, November 26, 2 007 3:57 PM[...]

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General and important labels 8 EJU35923 Other labels UF1W10E0.book P age 8 Mond ay, November 26, 2 007 3:57 PM[...]

General and important labels 9 The following label indicates the co rrect direction to upright a capsized waterc raft. UF1W10E0.book P age 9 Mond ay, November 26, 2 007 3:57 PM[...]

Safety information 10 EJU30670 The safe use and operation of this w ater- craft is dependent upon the use of proper riding techniques, as well as upon the common sense, good judgment, and ex- pertise of the operator. Every operator should know the following r equirements before riding the watercraf t. ● Before operating the watercraft, read this [...]

Safety information 11 teristics of the watercraft before trying any difficult maneuvers. EJU30760 Cruising limitations ● Scan constantly for people, obj ects, and other watercraft. Be alert for conditions that limit your visibility or block your vision of others. ● Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep a safe dis tance away from people, o[...]

Safety information 12 kles, and other bones. Do not jump wakes or waves. ● Do not operate the watercraft in rough wa- ter, bad weather, or wh en visibility is poor; this may lead to an accident causin g injury or death. Be alert to the p ossibility of ad- verse weather. Take note of weather fore- casts and the prevai ling weather conditions befor[...]

Safety information 13 EJU30811 Operation requirements ● All riders must wear a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) approved personal flotation device (PFD) that is suitable for personal water- craft use. ● Wear protective clothing. Severe internal injuries can occu r if water is forced into body cavities a s a result of falling into the water or being near[...]

Safety information 14 ● NEVER operate the watercraft after con - suming alcohol or taking other drugs. ● For reasons of safety and proper care of the watercraft, always perform the pre-opera - tion checks li sted on page 61 before o perat- ing the watercraft. ● The operator and passengers s hould al- ways keep their feet on the floor of the f[...]

Safety information 15 ● According to the USCG, boats under 6.1 m (20 ft) in length like your watercraft MUST carry a fire extinguisher of a B-1 classifica- tion, with a capac ity of two pounds or more when naviga ting in waters under U SCG ju- risdiction. In addition, most state and local boating laws also require that the fire extin- guisher be [...]

Safety information 16 EJU36850 Hazard information ● Never start the engine or let it run for any length of time i n an enclosed area. Exhaust fumes contain carbon mon oxide, a color- less, odorless gas that may cause loss of consciou sness and death within a short time. Always operate the watercraft in an open area. ● Do not touch the hot muffl[...]

Safety information 17 ● Reverse can be used to slow do wn or stop during slow-speed maneuv ering, such as when docking. Once the engine is idling, shift into reverse and gradua lly increase en- gine speed. Make sure that there are no ob- stacles or people behind yo u before shifting into reverse. ● Keep away from the intake grate while the engi[...]

Safety information 18 EJU30940 Water-skiing You can use the watercraft for water-skiing if it has the seating capacity to carry the op era- tor, a rearward-facing spotter, and the w ater- skier when he or she is not skiing. The watercraft mus t also have a cleat de- signed to pull a ski rope; do not attach the rope to any other location. It is the [...]

Safety information 19 watch the skier ’ s hand signals and condi - tion. FX SHO FX Cruiser SHO ● Your control while pulling a water-skier is affected by the s kier ’ s ability, as well as wa- ter and weather conditions. ● When preparing to pul l a skier, operate the watercraft at the slowest possible speed until the watercraft is well away [...]

Safety information 20 EJU30960 Rules of the Road Your Yamaha watercraft is legally consid- ered a powerboat. Operation of the water- craft must be in accordance w ith the rules and regulations governing the w aterway on which it is used. Just as there are rule s that apply when you are driving on streets and highways, th ere are waterway rules that[...]

Safety information 21 give-way vess els). Both you and the meeting vessel must alter course to avoid each other. Meeting If you are meeting another power-driven ves- sel head on, and are close enough to run the risk of collision, neither of y ou has the right-of- way! Both of you should alter cou rse to avoid an accident. You should keep the other [...]

Safety information 22 Fishing vessel right-of-way All vessels fishing with nets, lines, or trawls are considered to be “ fishing v essels ” unde r the International Rules. Vessels with trolling lines are not considered fishing ves sels. Fish- ing vessels have the right-of-way regardless of position. Fishin g vessels ca nnot, however, impede the[...]

Safety information 23 They signify spe ed zones, restricted areas, danger areas, and general information. Remember, ma rkings may vary by geograph- ic location. Always consult local boating au- thorities before riding your watercraft in unfamiliar waters. UF1W10E0.book Page 23 Monday, November 26, 2007 3:57 PM[...]

Safety information 24 EJU30980 To get more boating safety information Be informed about boating safety. Additional publications and information can be obtained from many organizations, inc luding the follow- ing. United States Coast Guard Consumer Affairs Staff (G-BC) Office of Boating, Public, and Consumer Af- fairs U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters W[...]

Safety information 25 EJU30990 Enjoy y our watercraft responsibly You share the areas you enjo y when riding your watercraft with others and with na ture. So your enjoyment i ncludes a responsibility to treat these other people, and the lands, wa- ters, and wildlife with respect and cou rtesy. Whenever and wherever you ride, think of yourself as th[...]

Features and functions 26 EJU31010 Location of main components Front view 11 8 9 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 1 Handlebars 2 Rear seat 3 F ront seat 4 F ootwell 5 Sponsons 6 Gunwale 7 Pull-up cleat (f or FX Cruiser SHO) 8 Cooling water pilot outlet 9 Bow eye 10 Hood 11 Fuel tank filler cap UF1W10E0.book Page 26 Monday, November 26, 2007 3:57 PM[...]

Features and functions 27 Rea r vi ew 1 2 12 11 10 8 7 6 5 4 3 9 1 Intake gr ate 2 Speed sensor 3 Stern ey es 4 Stern drain plugs 5 Rev er se gate 6 Ride plate 7 Jet thr ust nozzle 8 Reboarding step 9 Boarding platf or m 10 Electric bilge pilot outlet 11 Cleat 12 Handgrip UF1W10E0.book Page 27 Monday, November 26, 2007 3:57 PM[...]

Features and functions 28 Control system 10 11 12 2 20 3 4 5 1 9 8 7 6 17 18 19 16 14 15 13 1 Remote control transmitter 2 W ater tight compar tment 3 Start switch 4 Engine shut-off swit ch 5 Clip 6 Engine stop s witch 7 Engine shut-off cord ( lany ard) 8 Quick Shift T ri m Syste m (QS TS) se lect or 9 QSTS selector lock le ver 10 Multifunction inf[...]

Features and functions 29 Engine compartment 1 3 6 4 2 5 10 8 7 9 1 Engine cov er 2 Air filter case 3 W ater separator 4 Fuel tank 5 Battery 6 Flushing hose connector 7 Electrical box 8 Engine oil filler cap 9 Spark plug cap 10 Dipstic k UF1W10E0.book Page 29 Monday, November 26, 2007 3:57 PM[...]

Features and functions 30 EJU31021 Operation of controls and other functions EJU31040 Seats 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 . To remove t[...]

Features and functions 31 To install the front seat: (1) 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 lo ck it in place. (2) Install the rear seat. NOTE: Make sure that the seats are securely in- stalled before operating the watercraft. EJU36681 Hood To open the ho od, pull t[...]

Features and functions 32 (See page 31 for hood opening and closing procedures.) NOTE: Make sure that the fuel tank filler cap and the hood are secure ly closed before operating the watercraft. EJU34843 Remote control tra nsmitter The Yamaha Secu rity System and low-RPM mode settings are selec ted using the remote control transmitter. (See “ Yama[...]

Features and functions 33 ● Refer to local hazardous waste regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is s ubject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includin g in- ter[...]

Features and functions 34 EJU36280 Star t switch Push the start switch (green button) to start the engine. NOTE: The engine will not start when the lock mode of the Yamaha Security System has been se - lected, the clip is remo ved from the engine shut-off switch, or the throttle lever is squeezed. (See page 41 for Yam aha Security System lock and u[...]

Features and functions 35 When the engine is running, cooling water is circulated in the engine, and then it is dis - charged from the pilot outlets. To check for proper operation of the cooling system, check that water is being discharged from the port (left) p ilot outlets. If water is not being discharged from these outlets, cooling water may n [...]

Features and functions 36 Once the engine slows down, the wate rcraft will no longe r turn in response to ha ndlebar in- put until you apply throttle again or you reach trolling speed. EJU31290 Tilt le ver The tilt lever is located in front of the glove compartment and is used to adjust the tilt of the handlebars. To adjust the tilt, pu ll the tilt[...]

Features and functions 37 ● Use reverse for slow-speed m aneuver- ing only. ● Make sure that there are no obstacles or people behind you before shifting int o reverse. ● Do not touch the rever se gate while the shift lever is being operated, otherwise you could be pinched. NOTE: This model is equipped with a function which limits the engine s[...]

Features and functions 38 There are 5 positions: 2 bow-down positions (a) and (b), neutral “ N ” , and 2 bow-up posi- tio ns (c ) an d (d). To change the trim angle: (1) Reduce engine spee d to less than 3000 r/min. (2) Squeeze the QSTS selector loc k lever, and then turn the QSTS selector to the desired position. (3) Release the lock lever to [...]

Features and functions 39 ahead accelera tion when on plane and top speed are enhanced. In some conditions, however, the watercraft may tend to “ po rpoise ” (hop in the water). If the watercraft is porpoising, select neutra l or bow down. EJU31360 Handgrip The handgrip provides a handhold for board- ing the watercraft and for a spotter when fa[...]

Features and functions 40 The bow eye is used to attach a rope to the watercraft when transporting, m ooring, or towing it in an emergency. EJU34880 Ster n 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. EJU34890 Pull-up cleats (for FX Cruis [...]

Features and functions 41 erate properly, con tact a Yamaha dealer. (See page 32 for operation of the remote con- trol transmitter.) EJU36770 Yamaha Security System settings The Yamaha Security System settings are se - lected by pres sing the lock or unlock button on the remote control transmitter briefly. Depending on the se lected Yamaha Security[...]

Features and functions 42 unlock mode i s selected and the engine can be started. NOTE: The beeper sounds two times for the normal mode or three times for the low-RPM mode. (See the items i n “ Selecting the operation mode ” for operation mode information.) EJU36780 Selecting the operation mode There are two operation modes in the unlock mode o[...]

Features and functions 43 NOTE: The beeps and the flashing digital s peedome- ter display also indicate the activation of the cruise assist. (See p age 44 for more informa- tion.) To activate the no-wake mo de: NOTE: The no-wake mode cannot be activated im - mediately after starting the engine. After start- ing the engine, wa it for 5 seconds or mo[...]

Features and functions 44 NOTE: The no-wake mode is also dea ctivated when the engine is stopped. EJU37021 Cruise ass ist The cruise assist i s a function for maintaining a desired engine speed within a fixed range while operating the watercraft. Activating and deactivating the cruise as- sist Activation of the cruise assis t will be con- firmed by[...]

Features and functions 45 and the engine will respond norm ally to the throttle. NOTE: Once the cruise assist is activ ated, the engine speed can be increased by pus hing the up switch or decreased by p ushing the down switch. Each time a switch is pushed , the beeper will sound one time quick ly and the engine speed will change. H owever, the ad- [...]

Features and functions 46 ponents for help and conveni ence in operat- ing the watercraft. CAUTION: ECJ00072 Do not run the engine for more than 15 seconds without supplying water or over 4000 r/min when checking the oper ation of the meter on land, otherwise the engine could overheat. NOTE: ● When the multifunctio n information center starts ope[...]

Features and functions 47 “ RPM ” indica tor light comes on w hen the an- alog tachometer is selected . NOTE: The “ SPEED ” indicator light bl inks three times, then comes on, if mi les are selected as the display units whe n the analog speedome- ter/tachometer is sw itched to the speedome - ter function. Analog speedometer The analog speed[...]

Features and functions 48 EJU34980 “ WARNING ” indicator light The “ WARNING ” indic ator light blinks or comes on, tog ether with a warning indicator, when a malfunction has occurred. EJU34990 “ UNLOCK ” indicator light The “ UNLO CK ” indic ator light comes on when the unlock mode of the Yamaha Security Sys- tem is selected. The w[...]

Features and functions 49 The following operation buttons are on the le ft side of the multifunction informatio n center. EJU37080 Digital speedometer The digital speedometer shows the watercra ft speed against water. NOTE: ● To switch the speedometer dis play be- tween kilometers and m iles, push the “ Volt/Hour ” button for at least 1 secon[...]

Features and functions 50 The fuel level me ter has eight seg ments which show the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. NOTE: The fuel level is most accurate when the wa- tercraft is sitting level on a trailer or in the wa - ter. EJU35060 Hour meter/voltmeter NOTE: To switch the display between the hour me ter and the voltmeter, pus h the “[...]

Features and functions 51 EJU35122 Oil pressure warning indicator If the oil pressure does not rise to sp ecifica- tion, the “ WARNING ” indicator light and the oil pressure warning indi cator begin to blink, and the buzzer sounds intermittentl y. At the same time, the engi ne speed is limited to help pre- vent damage. If this occurs, reduc e t[...]

Features and functions 52 death could result from coming in contact with the rotating parts of the jet pump. CAUTION: ECJ00040 If you cannot locate and correct the cause of the overheating, consult a Yamaha deal- er. Continuing to oper ate at higher speeds could result in severe engine damage. NOTE: Press any button on the multifunction informa- ti[...]

Features and functions 53 The following operation buttons are on the right side of the multifunction information cen- ter. To switch the display mode, push the “ Mode/Res et ” button for less th an 1 second. The display mode changes in the following or- der. Compass → Average speed → Tripmeter → Trip timer → Fuel consumpti on per hour ?[...]

Features and functions 54 Average speed This display shows the average speed in miles per hour “ AV MPH ” or kilometers per hour “ AV KMH ” since it wa s reset. Tripmeter This display show s the distance traveled in miles “ MILES ” or kilometers “ KM ” since it was reset. Trip timer This display s hows the hours of operation “ TRI[...]

Features and functions 55 Water temperature This display sh ows the ambient water temper- ature “ L TEMP ” (lake temperature). Air temperature This display shows the ambi ent air tempera- ture “ E TE MP ” (environmental temperature). Average speed/Tripmeter/Trip timer modes Average speed, distanc e traveled, and trip time are recorded once [...]

Features and functions 56 EJU36831 Front 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. To close the fron t storage compartment, push down on the center of the hood until it latches securely. NOTE: Make sure that the front storage compartm[...]

Features and functions 57 To open the glov e compartment, turn the glove compartment k nob, and then lift up the lid. To close the glove com partment, lower the lid, and then turn the glove compartm ent knob to lock the lid in place. EJU31760 Seat storage compartment The seat storage compa rtment is located un- der the rear seat. To open the seat s[...]

Features and functions 58 EJU35170 Beverage holder The beverage holder is located on the star- board (right) side of the watercraft. NOTE: Do not plac e beverages in the beve rage hold- er when operating the watercraft. EJU35183 Watertight compartment The watertight compartmen t is located on the port (left) side of the watercraft. To open the wate[...]

Operation 59 EJU31820 Fuel and oil This watercraft is equi pped with a 4 -stroke en- gine. Conventional 2-stroke engine o il cannot be used. The engine utilizes an elec tronic fuel injection system to deliver the optimal air-fuel ratio re- quired by the engine. By ensuring the optimal combustion conditions, this sys tem is able to increase st artab[...]

Operation 60 EJU35613 Engine oil Use a combin ation of the recom mended SAE and API engine oil classification s. CAUTION: ECJ00280 Use only 4-stroke engine oil. EJU36860 Filling the fuel tank CAUTION: ECJ00290 Be careful when refueling. Avoid getting water and other contaminants in the fuel tank. Contaminated fuel can cause poor running and engine [...]

Operation 61 EJU31980 Pre-opera tion checks EJU31990 Pre-operation check list Before operating this watercraft, perform the checks in the following check list. See the accom- panying text in this chapter for details on how to perform the checks. W ARNI NG EWJ0041 0 If any item in the pre-operation check list is not working properly, have it inspect[...]

Operation 62 NOTE: Pre-operation checks should be made eac h time the watercraft is used. These checks can be completed in a short time. It is worth the time sp ent to ensure safety and reliability. UF1W10E0.book Page 62 Monday, November 26, 2007 3:57 PM[...]

Operation 63 EJU32280 Pre-operation check points EJU32330 Engine compartment Ventilate the engine compartment before each use. To ventilate the engine compartment, remove the seats. (See page 30 for seat remov al and installation procedures.) Leave the engine compartment open for a fe w minutes to allow any fuel vapors to escape. While the engine c[...]

Operation 64 tween the minim um and maximum level marks. (4) If the engine oil level is below the mini- mum level mark, perform steps 5 – 7 to add enough oil so tha t the oil level is be- tween the minim um and maximum level marks on the dipstick. If the engine oil lev- el is significantly abov e the maximum lev- el mark, have a Yamaha dealer ser[...]

Operation 65 the watercraft was capsized. Normally, the water separator is empty. If water remains in the water separator, drain it by removing the drain scre w. Place a drain pan under the water separator to catch the draining water or use a dry cloth to soak up any water that could spill into the watercraft. If any water spills into the watercraf[...]

Operation 66 could be damaged, allowing water to en- ter the eng in e comp ar tmen t. ● Make sure that the stern drain plugs are tightened securely before launching the watercraft. Other wise, water may flood the engine compartment and cause the watercraft to submerge. EJU32471 Stern drain plugs Check the stern drain plugs for proper instal- lati[...]

Operation 67 EJU32570 Fire extinguisher Check that there is a full fire e xtinguisher on board. The fire extinguisher container is located in the seat storage compartment. To open the fire extinguisher container, turn the cap counterclo ckwise. To close the fire extinguisher container, insert the fire extinguisher into the c ontainer, and then inst[...]

Operation 68 turned, and that there is no free play between the handlebars and the jet thrust nozzle. Check that the handlebars are loc ked in place. (See “ Tilt lever ” on page 36 for more in- formation.) EJU36580 Shift lever and reverse gate Check the shift lever and reverse gate for proper operation. Make sure that the reverse ga te goes dow[...]

Operation 69 EJU32641 Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS) Operate the QSTS selector lock lever and the QSTS selector several times to ch eck that they operate properly. (1) Squeeze the QSTS selector loc k lever and check that it returns s moothly to its original position whe n released. (2) Check that the QSTS selector turns smoothly when the lever is s[...]

Operation 70 come entangled in moving parts, result- ing in severe injury or drowning. ● Stop the engine and remove the clip from the engine shut-off switch before removing any debris or weeds, which may have collected around the jet in- take. EJU32660 Engine shut-off cord Check that the engine shut-off cord is not frayed or broken. If the cord i[...]

Operation 71 gine is running and the watercraft is in the wa - ter. (See page 34 for more information.) EJU32710 Multifunction information center Check the multifunction information center for proper operation. (See page 45 for informa- tion on proper operation of the mu ltifunction information center.) EJU32740 Operation W ARNI NG EWJ0051 0 Before[...]

Operation 72 (1) Launch the watercraft and sta rt the en- gine. (See page 72 for engine starting procedures.) (2) For the first 5 minutes, run the engine at trolling speed only. For the 30 minutes of operation after that, keep the engine speed below 5000 r/min. For the 1 hour of operation after that, keep the engine speed below 6000 r/mi n. (3) Pro[...]

Operation 73 (3) Attach the engine shut-off cord to yo ur left wrist, and then attach the c lip to the en- gine shut-off switch. W ARNI NG EWJ0058 0 Check that the engine shut-off cord is not frayed or broken, and keep it fr ee from the handlebars so that the engine stops if the operator falls off. The engine shut-off cord may not pull free if wrap[...]

Operation 74 EJU32860 Stopping the engine To stop the engine, release the throttle lev er, and then push the engine stop sw itch (red button). W ARNI NG EWJ0060 0 You need throttle to steer. Shutting t he en- gine off can cause you to hit an obstacle you are attempting to avoid. A collision could result in severe injury or death. EJU32881 Leaving t[...]

Operation 75 Check state and local laws before operating your watercraft. Operate defensively at sa fe speeds and keep a safe distance away from people, objects, and other watercraft. Select a wide area to learn in, where there is go od visibility and light boat traffic. Use the buddy system — ope rate with some- one nearby. Scan constantly for p[...]

Operation 76 vided, and keep their feet on the flo or of the footwell. Never allow a passenger to ride in front of the operator. W ARNI NG EWJ0055 0 When passengers are on board, make sure that they are holding on firmly and have their feet on the floor of the footwe ll before you start to accelerate. When pulling a water-skier, the spotter should [...]

Operation 77 (2) Board the watercraft from the side or the rear. (3) Attach the engine shut-off cord to yo ur left wrist, and then attach the c lip to the en- gine shut-off switch. (4) Grip the handlebars with both hands, place both feet on the floor of the footwell, start the engine, and then look in all direc- tions before starting off. EJU33110 [...]

Operation 78 start the engine, and then look in all direc- tions before starting off. NOTE: This watercraft is eq uipped with a reboarding step, which you can lower to make reboarding easier. The step returns automatic ally to the up position after you have boarded. W ARNI NG EWJ0061 0 Before starting off, make sure that there are no boats, swimmer[...]

Operation 79 NOTE: When a pass enger is boarding, b oth the pas- sengers and the operator should try to bal- ance the watercraft. (5) Check that the passengers have their feet on the floor of the footwell and are securely holding on to the person in front of them or to the handgrip provided. Nev- er allow a passenger to ride in front of the ope rat[...]

Operation 80 (6) Gradually inc rease the speed to balance the watercraft. EJU33230 Capsized watercraft If the watercraft caps izes, turn it over immedi - ately. Be sure to carefully follow the procedures be - low to prevent injury, or damage to the water- craft. W ARNI NG EWJ0067 0 IMPROPER UPRI GHTING CAN CAUSE IN- JURY: ● Be sure to shut the en[...]

Operation 81 CAUTION: ECJ00550 Do not operate the engine at full throttle for at least 1 minute after the engine has been restarted. Excessive water in the bilge can splash into the engine, which can result in severe damage. N O TE: To efficiently discharge water from the engine compartment, operate the watercraft as straight as possible a nd above[...]

Operation 82 D. If the engine is stopped while riding, there is no thrust. The watercraft will go straight even though the handlebars are turned. You need throttle to steer. W ARNI NG EWJ0077 0 ● Do not release the throttle lever when trying to steer away from objects — you need throttle to steer . A collision could result in severe injury or d[...]

Operation 83 steer away from a boa t or other obstacle that comes into your path. ● Do not use the reverse function to slow down or stop the watercraft as it could cause you to lose contr ol, be ejected, or impact the handlebars. EJU35960 Beaching the watercraft (1) Make sure that there are no boats, swim- mers, or obstacl es near the beach. Re- [...]

Operation 84 EJU37140 Post-operation care To keep your watercraft in top shape, always take it out of the water after using it and per- form the following procedures. Le aving the watercraft in the water for e xtended periods will accelerate the rate of normal deterioration of the jet unit components and hull finish. Ma - rine organisms and corrosi[...]

Operation 85 EJU33461 Transporting When transporting the watercraft on a trailer, secure the tie dow ns to the trailer through the bow eye and stern eyes . CAUTION: ECJ00641 ● Do not attach ropes or tie downs to any part of the w atercraft other than t he bow eye and stern eyes to secure the water- craft to the trailer. Otherwise, the water- craf[...]

Maintenance and care 86 EJU33490 Stor age W ARNI NG EWJ0033 0 Always place the watercraft upright in a horizontal position when storing it, other- wise fuel could leak out into the engine or engine compartment, which could create a fire hazard. Storage for long peri ods of time, such as win- ter storage, requires preventive mai ntenance to ensure a[...]

Maintenance and care 87 water passages by alternately squeezing and releasing the throttle lever for 10 to 15 seconds. (8) Stop the engine. (9) Remove the garden hose adapter and in - stall the flushing hose c onnector cap. EJU36901 Lubrication W ARNI NG EWJ0026 0 Do not spray flammable rust inhibitor products on engine surfaces w hile the en- gine[...]

Maintenance and care 88 nals, and then store the battery in a cool, dry place. (6) Check the battery at least once every 2 months and fully charge it if nec essary. CAUTION: ECJ00100 Always keep the battery charged. Storing a discharged battery can cause permanent battery damage. To check the c ondition of the battery, c heck the specific grav ity [...]

Maintenance and care 89 EJU33751 Maintenance and adjustments Periodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrica - tion will keep your watercraft in the safest and most efficient con dition possible. Safety i s an obligation of the watercraft owner. Proper maintenance must be carried out to keep the exhaust emission and sound levels w ithin the regulated [...]

Maintenance and care 90 pairs. The tools provided in the tool kit are suf- ficient for this purpose, except that a torque wrench may als o be necessary to tighten nuts and bolts. 1 T ool bag 2 Screwdriver 3 16 mm bo x wrench 4 10/12 mm box wrench 5 Pliers 6 Open-end wrench 7 Garden hose adap ter UF1W10E0.book Page 90 Monday, November 26, 2007 3:57 [...]

Maintenance and care 91 EJU37060 Periodic maintenance chart The following chart gives gen eral guidelines for periodic maintenance. How ever, maintenance may need to be performed more frequently de pending on your operating conditions. This “” mark indicates maintenanc e that you may do yourself. This “” mark indicates work to be don e by a[...]

Maintenance and care 92 *1 This operation should be performed after every use. *2 This operation should be performed before long-term storage. Battery Check, charge 99 Rubber coupli ng Check — Engin e mount Chec k — Nuts and bolts Check — Air filter element Check 94 Engin e oil Replace 50 hours or 12 months 93 Oil fi lter Replace 93 V alve cl[...]

Maintenance and care 93 EJU34210 Chec king th e fuel sy stem W ARNI NG EWJ0038 0 Gasoline is highly flammable and explo- sive. Failure to check for and repair any fuel leakage could result in a fire or explo- sion. A fire or explosion can cause severe injury or death. Shut the engine off. Do not smoke. Avoid spilling gasoline. Fuel in the fuel line[...]

Maintenance and care 94 CAUTION: ECJ00190 If oil is leaking or the oil pressure warn ing indicator comes on when the engine is running, immediately shut the engine off and have a Yamaha dealer check the wa- tercraft. Continuing to operate the engine under such conditions could cause severe engine damage. EJU34310 Air f ilter el ement Have a Yamaha [...]

Maintenance and care 95 If the reverse gate does not mak e contact with the stopper, have a Yamaha de aler service it. EJU37030 Chec king and adjusti ng the t hrottl e cable Face the handlebars s traight ahead, and then check that the throttle cable moves back to the set position smoothly and that the throttle lever free play is within sp ecificati[...]

Maintenance and care 96 (2) Slide the rubber cover away from the ad - juster, and then loosen the lock nut. (3) Make sure that the handlebars are facing straight ahead, a nd then adjust the free play by turning the adjuster. (4) Hold the adjuster with one wrench while tightening the locknut with anothe r wrench. Slide the rubber cover to its o rig-[...]

Maintenance and care 97 To remove a spark plug: (1) Remove the seats. (See page 30 for seat removal and installation procedures.) (2) Remove the engine cover screw s, and then remove the engine cov er. (3) Remove the spark plug ca p bolts, and then remove the spark plug ca p. NOTE: If removing the spark plug c ap nearest the stern, remove the plast[...]

Maintenance and care 98 cluded in the tool kit. Have the spark plug ad- justed to the correct torque with a torque wrench as soon as pos sible. (4) Install the spa rk plug cap, and then install the spark plug ca p bolts and tighte n them to the specified torque. N O TE: ● Wipe off any water on the spark plug or in- side the spark plug cap be fore[...]

Maintenance and care 99 ● Shift cable (shift lever end) ● Shift cable (reverse gate end) ● Intermediate housing Fill the intermediate housing with water-re- sistant grea se through the grease nipple using a grease gun. EJU34451 Checking the battery Check the level of the battery elec trolyte and make sure that the negativ e ( – ) and positi[...]

Maintenance and care 100 tilated. Always shield your eyes when working near batteries. KEEP OUT OF THE REAC H OF CHILDR EN. CAUTION: ECJ00230 ● Be careful not to place the battery on its side. ● Be sure to remove the battery from the battery compartment when adding elec - trolyte or charging th e battery. To remove the battery: Disconnect the n[...]

Maintenance and care 101 EJU34490 Fuel inject ion system The fuel injection sy stem was set at the Yamaha factory. If the fue l injection system needs to be adjusted, have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft. CAUTION: ECJ00220 Do n ot a tte mpt to ad just the fue l inje cti on system. If the settings are disturbed by someone who does not have th[...]

Specifications 102 EJU34542 Specificatio ns Watercraft capacity: Maximu m peo ple on boar d: 3 pers on Maximu m load capacity : 240 kg ( 530 lb) Dimensions: Length: 3370 mm (132.7 in) Width: 1230 mm (48. 4 in) Height: FX SHO 1160 mm (45.7 in) FX Cruis er SHO 1240 mm (48.8 i n) Dry weigh t: FX SHO 3 76 kg (829 lb) FX Cruis er SHO 3 81 kg (840 lb) Pe[...]

Trouble recovery 103 EJU34560 Troubleshooting If you have any trouble with your watercraft, use this section to check for the possible cause. If you cannot find the ca use, or if the procedure for replaceme nt or repair is not described in this owner ’ s/ operator ’ s manual, have a Yamah a dealer perform the necessary service. EJU36981 Trouble[...]

Trouble recove ry 104 Engine runs irregu- larly or stalls Fuel Empty Refill as soon as pos- sible 60 Stale or contaminat- ed Hav e ser viced by Y amaha dealer 93 Fuel tank Water or dir t present Hav e ser viced by Y amaha dealer 93 Spark plug Fouled or defectiv e Replace 96 Incorrect heat range Replac e 96 Gap incorrect Adjust 96 Spark plug cap Loo[...]

Trouble recovery 105 Wat erc ra f t s l ow or loses power Shift le v er Not completely s hift- ed into forw ard posi- tion Push lev er f orward until it stops 36 Y amaha Se- curity S ystem Low-RPM mode se- lected Select normal mode 42 Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 106 Impeller damaged or worn Hav e ser viced by Y amaha dealer 106 Engine over-[...]

Trouble recove ry 106 EJU34620 Emerge ncy procedure s EJU34630 Cleaning the je t intake and im peller If weeds or de bris get caught in the jet intake or impeller, cavitation c an occur, causing jet thrust to decrease eve n though engine speed rises. If this condition is allowed to continue, the engine wi ll overheat and may s eize. If there is any[...]

Trouble recovery 107 CAUTION: ECJ00660 ● Place a suitable clean cloth or carpeting underneath the watercraft to protect it from abrasions and scratches. ● Always turn the watercraft over onto its port (left) side. ● When turning the watercraft on its side, support the bow so t hat the handlebars are not bent or damaged. (2) Remove any weeds o[...]

Trouble recove ry 108 correct before attempting to start the en- gine. Any wrong connection could dam- age the electrical system. (4) Start the engine, and then disc onnect the jumper cables by reversi ng the steps above. CAUTION: ECJ00480 ● Never push the start switch while the en- gine is running. ● Do not operate the start switch for more th[...]

Trouble recovery 109 W ARNI NG EWJ0080 0 Do not use fuses of higher amperage than recommended. Substitution with a fuse that has an improper rating can cause ex- tensive electrical system damage and pos- sible fire. (5) Install the cap. (6) Install the electrical box c over. (7) Install the seats. EJU34710 Towing the watercraft If the watercraft be[...]

Consumer information 110 EJU34780 Limited warranty Y AMAHA MO TOR CORPORA TION, U.S.A. W A TERCRAFT LIMITED W ARRANTY Y amaha Motor Corporation is proud of its heritage and reputa tion for producing products w ith high standard s of quality and w ork man- ship . Product e xcellence provid es the cornerstone for our commitment to customer satisfa ct[...]

Consumer information 111 THIS W ARRA NTY GIVES Y OU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND Y OU MA Y ALSO HA VE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH V ARY FR OM ST A TE T O ST A TE. Y AMAHA M O T OR CORPORA TION, U.S.A. P ost Office Bo x 6555 Cypress, Calif ornia 90630 W ARRANTY QUESTIONS AND ANSWER S Q. What costs are my responsibility during the warranty period? A. The custom[...]

Consumer information 112 EJU34800 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) K eep your Y amaha protected ev en after your warranty e xpires with genuine Y amah a Extended Service (Y .E.S.). • Y .E.S. is designed and administere d by Y amaha Motor Cor poration to provide maximum owner satisf action. Y ou get uninterrupted factor y-back ed cov erage f or ex[...]

Index A Air filter element ......... ................. ............. 94 Analog s peedometer/ta chometer ........... .. 46 Analog s peedomet er/tachometer and indica tor lights .................... ................. .. 46 Approval lab el of emission cont rol certificate ..................... ................. .......... 2 B Battery .................[...]

Index Limitati ons on w ho may operate the waterc raft .......... ................. ............. 10 Limited warranty ......... ................. ........... 110 “ L-MODE ” in dicator ligh t ........ ................. .. 48 Lubricat ion.................. ................. ............. 87 Lubricat ion points ............ ................. .....[...]

Index Y Yamaha En gine Manage ment System (YEMS) ................. ................. .. 40 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) .. ................. ................. ........... 112 Yamaha Se curity Syste m ............ ............. 40 Yamaha Se curity Syste m settings ... ........ 41 UF1W10E0.book P age 3 Mond ay, November 26, 2 007 3:57 PM[...]

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