Yamaha FX140 manual

Printed in USA Jul. 2003—2.0 × 1 CR F1B-F8199-12 (E) Printed on recycled paper Y AMAHA MO TOR CORPORA TION, USA 2004 W a ve Run n e r FX140 O WNER’S / OPERA T OR’S MANU AL U .S.A. E d it i o n READ THIS MANU AL CAREFULL Y BEFORE OPERA TION! FX Cruiser LIT -18626-05-59[...]

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E EJU00989 T o the owner/operator Thank you f or choosin g a Y amaha water- craft. This Owner’ s/Operator’ s Manual contains inf or mation you will need f or pro per opera- tion, maintenance, and care. A thorough understanding of these si mple instructio ns will help you to obtain maximum enjo yment from your ne w Y amaha. If you hav e any ques[...]

E EJU00992 CONTENTS READ THIS O WNER ’ S/OPERA T OR ’ S MANU AL CAREFULL Y BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR W A TERCRAFT . GENERAL AND SAFETY INFORMA TION 1 FEA TURES AND FUNCTIONS 2 OPERA TION 3 MAINTENANCE AND CARE 4 TR OUBLESHOO TING AND EMERGENCY PR OCEDURES 5 APPENDIX 6 UF1B12.book Page 3 Monday , July 7, 2003 1:48 PM[...]

E 1 EJU00993 GENERAL AND SAFETY INFORMA TION Identification numbers ............. .............. . 1-1 Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ............. ........... .............. ............. 1 -1 Hull Identification Number (HIN) ............ 1-2 Engine serial number ................ ............. 1 -2 Emission con trol informati on ..........[...]

1-1 E EJU01830 Identification nu mber s Record the Pr imar y Identi fication (PRI-I D) number , Hull Identification Numb er (HIN) and engine ser ial number in the spaces pro- vided for assistance when ordering spare par ts from a Y amaha dealer . Also record and keep these ID numbers in a separate place in case your w atercraft is stolen. EJU20120 [...]

1-2 E EJU01205 Hull Identification Numbe r (HIN) The HIN is stamped on a plate 2 attached to the aft dec k. EJU00997 Engine serial number The engine ser ial number is stamped on a label 3 atta ched to the engine unit. UF1B12.book Page 2 Monday , July 7, 2003 1:48 PM[...]

1-3 E EJU13881 Emission contr ol inf ormation This engine conforms to 2004 U .S. Envi- ronmental Protection Agency (EP A) and/or California Air Resouces Boar d (CARB) reg- ulations for marine SI eng ines. This engine is cer tifi ed to operate on reg- ular unleaded gasoline. EJU19920 Appr o val label of Emission contr ol cer tificate This label is a[...]

1-4 E EJU20130 Star labels (For Calif ornia only ) This watercr aft is labeled with a California Air Resources Board (CARB) star label 1 . See below f or a descr iption of your par ticu- lar label. One Star - Low Emission The one-star label identifies engines th at meet the Air Resources Boar d ’ s 2001 e xhaust emission sta ndards. Engines meet-[...]

1-5 E EJU00998 Impor tant labels EJU01351 Label location UF1B12.book Page 5 Monday , July 7, 2003 1:48 PM[...]

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1-9 E EJU01177 Safety inf ormation The safe use and operation of th is watercraft is dependent upon the use of pr oper riding tec hniques, as well as upon the common sense, good judgment, and expertise of the operator . Ever y operator should kno w the f ollow ing requirements before riding the watercraft . ● Bef o re operating the watercraft, re[...]

1-10 E EJU01001 Cruising limitations ● Scan constantly for people, objects , and other watercraft. Be aler t for conditions that limit your visibility or bloc k your vision of others . ● Operate def ensiv ely at saf e speeds and keep a saf e distance awa y from people, objects, and other w a tercraft. ● Do not f ollow directly behind watercra[...]

1-11 E ● This watercraft is not equipped with light- ing require d f o r night operation. Do not operate the watercr a ft after sunset or bef ore dawn, otherwise y ou increase the risk of coll iding with another boat, which could result in sev ere injur y or death. EJU11603 Operation requirements ● All riders must w ear a Coast Guar d approv ed[...]

1-12 E ● Helmets meeting Snell or DOT standards are required for IJSBA-sanctioned races. Y ou must decide whether to wear a hel- met while you ride f or recreation. Y ou should know that a helmet could help pro- tect you in cer tain kinds of a ccidents and that it could injure you in others. A helmet is designed to provide some head protection. A[...]

1-13 E ● Do not attempt to modify this watercr aft! Modifications to your w atercraft ma y reduce saf ety and reliability , and render the watercraft unsaf e or illegal for use. ● Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to wrist an d k eep it free from the handle- bars so that the engine stops if the opera- tor f alls off. After riding, remov[...]

1-14 E EJU01781 Hazar d inf ormation ● Ne ver star t the engine or le t it run for an y length of time in an enclosed are a. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorle ss gas that ma y cause loss of consciousness and death within a shor t time. Alwa ys operate the watercraft in an open area. ● Hot oil tank, muffler , and en gine[...]

1-15 E ● Re v erse can be used to slow do wn or stop dur ing low-speed maneuv e ring, such as when docking. Once the engine is idling, shift to rev erse and gradually increase engine speed. Make sure that there are no obstacles or people behind you bef ore shifting into rev erse. ● K eep awa y from the inta k e grate 1 while the engine is on. I[...]

1-16 E ● A second person should b e on board as a spotter to watch the skier; in most states it is required by la w . Le t the skier direct the operator ’ s control of speed and direction with hand signals. The spotter should sit securely on the passenger seat and h old onto the hand - gr ip 2 with f eet firmly o n the floor of the f o otwell f[...]

1-17 E EJU01180 Rules of the Road Y amaha water craft is legally consid- ered a powerboat. Operation of the watercraft m ust be in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the waterway o n which it is used. Just as there are rules that apply when you are driving on streets an d highwa ys, there are waterw a y rules tha t apply when you a[...]

1-18 E Rules when encountering vessels There are three main situatio ns that you ma y enco unter with other ve ssels which could lead to a col lision unless the Steer ing Rules are f ollowed: Meeting: you are approaching another vessel head-on Crossing: you are tra v e ling across another vessel ’ s pa th Overtaking : you are passing or being pas[...]

1-19 E Over taking If you are passing another v essel, you are the give-w ay v essel . This means that the other ve ssel is e xpected to maintain its course and speed. Y ou must sta y out of its wa y until you are clear of it. Lik ewise , if another vessel is passing y ou, you should maintain your speed and direction so th at the other vessel can s[...]

1-20 E This system uses buo ys and signs wi th distinctive shapes and colors to show regu- lator y or advisor y inf orm ation. These mar k- ers are white with blac k letters and orange borders. The y signify speed zones, restricted areas, danger areas, and general inf or mation. Remember , mar kings may vary by geo- graphic location. Alw a ys consu[...]

1-21 E EJU01181 T o get more boating safety inf ormation Be inf or med about boating safety . Addi- tional publications and information can be obtained from many organizations, including the f o llowing. United States Coast Guar d Consumer Aff airs Staff (G-BC) Office of Boating, Public, and Consumer Aff airs U .S. Coast Guard Headquar ters W ashin[...]

1-22 E EJU01006 Enjo y yo ur water craft responsibl y Y ou share the areas you enjo y when ridin g your w atercraft with others an d with nature. So y our enjoyment includes a responsibility to treat these other people, and the lands, waters , and wildlife with respect and cour tesy . Whene ver and where ver you ride, think of yourself as the guest[...]

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E 2 EJU01007 FEA TURES AND FUNCTIONS Location of main compon ents ....... ....... 2-1 Operation of contro ls and other functions ................... .............. ........... ....... 2-5 Rear seat ..................... .............. ............ . 2-5 Front seat .................... ............ .............. . 2-6 Hood .........................[...]

2-1 E EJU01008 Location of main components 1 Handlebars Use to control direction. 2 Rear seat 3 Front seat 4 Footwell Use to place f eet f or balance. T o k eep proper balance while facing to the rear to watch the skier . 5 Sponsons 6 Gunwale 7 Bow eye Use to attach rope for tr anspor ting, mooring or towing the watercr af t in an emergency . 8 Hoo[...]

2-2 E 1 Fuel tank filler cap 2 Ste rn eye Use to attach rope for tr anspor ting or mooring. 3 Intake grate Prev ents debr is from getting into the jet pump. 4 Reverse gate Controls direction of jet thrust when in rev e rse. 5 Ride plate 6 Jet thrust nozzle Changes the direction of jet thrust according to handlebar position. 7 Speed sensor 8 Stern d[...]

2-3 E 1 Quick Shift T rim System (QSTS) selector Use to select the trim angle of th e watercraft. 2 QSTS shift lock lever 3 Sta r t sw it ch Push to star t the engine. 4 Engine shut-off switch Remov e the clip to stop the engine and dis- able it from starting. 5 Clip Inser t into the engine shut-off s witch to enable star ting of the engine. Remov [...]

2-4 E 1 Air filter case 2 W ater sep arator 3 Fuel tank 4 Battery 5 Flush hose connector Use to flush the engine cooling water pas- sages. 6 Electrical bo x Protects electrical components fro m water . 7 Oil tank 8 Muffler 9 Spark plugs/Spark plug caps 0 Spark plug lead UF1B12.book Page 4 Monday , July 7, 2003 1:48 PM[...]

2-5 E EJU01009 Operation of contr ols and other functions EJU01211 Rear seat T o remove the rear seat: Pull the rear seat latch 1 up, and then pull the seat off . T o install the rear seat: Inser t the proj ections on the front of the seat into the sta ys on the dec k, and then push the rear of the seat down to lock it in place securely . UF1B12.bo[...]

2-6 E EJU01859 Fr ont seat T o remove the fr ont seat: 1. Remo ve the re ar seat. 2. Pull the front seat latch 1 up, and then pull the seat off. T o install the fr ont seat: 1. Inser t th e 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. 2. Install the re ar seat. N O TE:[...]

2-7 E EJU01783 Hood The hood release le ver 1 is locate d on the por t (left) side of the wa tercraft. T o open the h ood, pull the hood relea se lev er up, and then lift the hood up . T o close the h ood, push the hood down to lock it in place . N O TE: @ Make sure that the hood is properly secured bef ore operating the watercraft. @ EJU01012 Fuel[...]

2-8 E EJU01016 Engine shut-off s witch Inser t the clip 1 , on th e end of the engine shut-off cord 2 , under the engine shut-off s witch 3 (b lack button). The engine will stop automatically when the clip is removed from the s witch, such as if the operator f alls off the watercr aft. W A R N I N G @ ● Alwa ys attach the engine shut-off cord to [...]

2-9 E EJU01861 Star t switc h Push the star t switch 1 (g reen button) to star t the engin e . N O TE: @ The engine will not star t when the clip is remov ed from the engine shut-off switch or if the throttle le ver is squeezed. @ EJU01784 Cooling water pilot outlet This watercra ft is equipped with cooling water pilot outlets. When the engin e is [...]

2-10 E EJU19950 Steering system Y our watercr aft can b e steered by turning the handlebars 1 in the directi on you wish to tra vel. When the handl ebars are tur ned, the angle of the jet thr ust nozzle 2 is changed and the direction of the watercraft is changed accordingly . Since the strength of the jet thrust dete rmine s the speed and degree of[...]

2-11 E EJU01217 Tilt lever The tilt le ver 1 is located in front of the glov e compar tment and is used to adju st the tilt of the handl ebars. T o adjust the tilt, pull the tilt lev er up, and then mov e the handlebars up or down to the desired positio n. W A R N I N G @ ● Never touch the tilt le ver during opera- tion, otherwise the han dlebars[...]

2-12 E EJU01877 Shift le ver The shift lev er is located on the starboard (right) si de of the watercraft and is used to control the rev erse gate, which allows the watercr aft to mo v e into re verse or f orward. When in the rev erse position, the water- craft can b e launched fro m a trail er , or back ed u p out of tight spots where you can- not[...]

2-13 E EJU01785 Quic k Shift T rim System (QSTS) selector The QSTS selector 1 is located at the left handlebar grip and is used to adjust the trim an gle of the watercraft. Operating the QSTS selector changes the angle of the jet thr ust nozzle ver tically . This changes the trim angle of the watercraft. There are 5 positions: 2 bow down posi- tion[...]

2-14 E EJU01023 Bow do wn T ur n the grip to A or B and the bow will go down while the watercr aft is on plane. Bow do wn puts more of the bow in the water . This giv es the watercr aft more “ hook, ” which enhances tur ning performance. This position will also help the watercr aft ge t up on plane more quickly . At higher speeds, howe ver , th[...]

2-15 E EJU19940 Y amaha Engine Management System (YEMS) This model is equipped with an inte- grated, computerized management system that controls and adjusts ignition timing, fuel injection, engine di agnostics, and the Off- Throttle Steering (O TS) system. EJU01786 Multifunction meter This meter contai ns the fo llowing func- tions for help and co[...]

2-16 E EJU01787 T achometer The engine speed (r/min) is displa yed b y segments . Each segment indi cates a 250 r/min increment. EJU01788 Speedometer The meter shows the w atercraft speed against water . N O TE: @ T o switch the speedometer displa y between kilometers and miles, push the speedometer displa y select s witch 1 f or at least 2 seconds[...]

2-17 E EJU01790 Hour meter/V oltmeter N O TE: @ T o switch the displa y between the hour meter and voltmeter , push the hour meter/ vo ltmeter displa y select switch 1 f or a t least 2 seconds. @ Hour meter The hour meter is provided to mak e it easy to f o llow the maintenance schedule. The meter shows the hours of engine operation that hav e elap[...]

2-18 E EJU01792 Fuel warning indicator If the fuel remaining in the tank drops to about 13 L (3.4 US gal, 2.9 Imp ga l), the lowest fuel le vel segment and the fuel war n- ing indicator begin to blink, and the buzz er sounds inter mittently . If this occurs, fill the fuel tank at the first oppor tun ity . EJU01793 Oil pressure warning indicator If [...]

2-19 E EJU01794 Engine ov erheat warning indicator This model is equi pped with an en gine ov erheat war ning system. If the engine star ts to ov erheat, the over- heat warning indi cator blinks f or 5 seconds, and then it comes on. The buzzer also begins to sound inte rm ittently , and then it sounds continuously . At the same time, the engine spe[...]

2-20 E EJU01236 Storage compar tments A front storage compar tmen t, a glov e compar tmen t, and seat storage compar t- ments are provided. N O TE: @ ● Make sure that the storage compar tments are proper ly secured bef ore operating the watercr aft. ● The storage compar tments are n ot designed to be water proof . If you carry objects that must[...]

2-21 E EJU01796 Glove compartment A glov e comp ar tment 2 is located in fr ont of the seat. T o open the glov e co mpar tment, sli de the latch 1 to ward you, and then lift up the lid. T o close the glove compartment, pu sh the lid down until it locks securely . N O TE: @ A remov able be v erage holder 3 is provided in the glove compar tment. Do n[...]

E 3 EJU01040 OPERA TION Fuel and oil .................. .............. ........... .... 3-1 Gasoline .............. ........... .............. .......... 3-1 Engine oil .......... .............. ........... ............. 3-3 Filling the fuel tank .... .............. .............. . 3-4 Pre-operation checks .................... .......... 3 -5 Pre-[...]

3-1 E EJU01798 Fuel and oil This watercr aft is equipped with a 4-stroke engine. Con ventional 2-stroke engine oil cannot be used. The engine utilizes an electronic fuel injection system to deliver the optimal air- fuel mixture ratio require d by the engine. With optimal combustion conditions, this system is ab le to increase star tability and impr[...]

3-2 E ● Tighten the filler cap securely after refueling. ● If y ou should s wallo w some gasoline, inhale a lot of gasoline v apor , or get gasoline in y o ur eyes, get immediate medical attention. ● If any gasoline spills onto y our skin, immediate ly wash wi th soap and water . Change clothing if ga soline spills on it. @ CAUTION: @ Use onl[...]

3-3 E EJU01799 Engine oil Use a combination of the re commended SAE and API oil classifications shown in the char t below . CAUTION: @ Use only 4-str oke engine oil. @ UF1B12.book Page 3 Monday , July 7, 2003 1:48 PM[...]

3-4 E EJU18001 Filling the fuel tank CAUTION: @ Be careful when refueling. A void getting water or other contaminants in the fuel tank. Contaminated fuel can cause poor running or eng ine damage. @ 1. Remov e the rear and front seats. (See pages 2-5 and 2-6 for seat remov al and installation procedures.) 2. Open the fuel tank filler cap, and slowly[...]

3-5 E EJU01346 Pre-operation chec ks EJU01347 Pre-operation chec k list Bef o re operating this watercraft, perf or m the checks in the follo wing check list. See the accompanying te xt in this chap ter f or details on how to perf or m the checks. W A R N I N G @ If any item in the pre-operation ch eck list is not w orking properly , have it inspec[...]

3-6 E EJU01048 Pre-operation chec k points EJU01878 Engine compar tment V entilate the en gine compar tment before each use. T o ventilate the engine compar tment remov e the rear and front seats. (See pages 2-5 and 2-6 for seat remov al and installation procedures.) Allow the engine compar tment to remain open for a f ew min u tes to allow any fue[...]

3-7 E EJU01802 Fuel level Check the fuel system f or leakage, crac ks or malfunctions be f ore e ach use. (See page 4-10 for chec k points a nd correct proce- dures. ) 1. Remo ve the f uel tank fi ller cap t o release any pressure that might hav e built up in the fuel tank. 2. Remov e the rear and front seats. (See pages 2-5 and 2-6 for seat remov [...]

3-8 E EJU18032 Engine oil level Check the engine oil le v el before each use. CAUTION: @ ● Be sure to chec k the engine oil level before operating the watercraft for the first time. ● Do not run the engine with too m uch or not enough oil in the oi l tank. Oil could flow into the air filter case and the engine could be damaged. @ Checking the e[...]

3-9 E Checking the engine oil le ve l again: 1. Launch the watercraft, and then star t the engine. 2. Run the engine at 7,000 r/min for 5 minutes or more and at trolling speed fo r 2 – 3 minutes, and then turn the engine off . 3. Remov e the oil tan k filler cap , wipe the dipstick clean, and then screw the filler cap into the filler hole complet[...]

3-10 E EJU01961 W ater separator Check the water separator 1 for wa t e r. Nor mally the water separator is empty . The water separator retains any water entering through the fuel tank breather hose if the watercr aft is capsized. If water remains in the water separ ator , drain it by remo ving the drain screw 2 . Place a drain pan under the water [...]

3-11 E T o remove water from the bilge: 1. Remov e the ster n drain plugs. 2. Raise the bow of the watercraft until the water drains. 3. After the water has drained, wipe the bilge with dr y rags to make sure that the bilge is thoroughly dr y . 4. Install the drain plug s. EJU20581 Stern drain plug Check the stern drain plugs for proper installatio[...]

3-12 E EJU01969 Batter y Check the batter y condition and the elec- trolyte le vel. Check that the batter y leads are tig htened securely and there is no corrosion on the battery ter minals. W A R N I N G @ ● The battery must always be full y charged and i n good condi tion. Loss of battery power ma y leave y ou stranded. Never operate the water [...]

3-13 E EJU01805 Fire extinguisher Check that there is a full fire e xtinguisher on board. The fire extinguisher container 1 is located in the seat storage compar tment. T o open the fire e x tinguisher container cap 2 , tur n it counterclockwise . After inser t ing the fire extinguisher make sure that the container cap is tightened securely . N O T[...]

3-14 E EJU01834 Thr ottle Squeeze and release the throttle lev er se v eral times to make sure that there is no hesitation in its trav el. It should be smoo th ov er the complete range, and spring back to the idle position w hen rel eased. W A R N I N G @ Bef ore starting the engine, al wa ys ch eck the operation of the thr o ttle le ver . @ EJU018[...]

3-15 E EJU01245 Shift lever and re verse gate Check f or proper operation of the shift lev er and rev erse ga te. Make sure that the re verse gate goes down to its stopper position when the shift lev er is pulled up. Also , ma k e sure that the re verse gate goes up to its stopper position when shift lev er is pushed down. W A R N I N G @ ● Make [...]

3-16 E EJU20620 Quic k Shift T rim System (QSTS) Check the shift loc k le ver and the QSTS selector f or proper operation. 1. Operate the shift lock le ver and the QSTS selector to check that the y oper- ate properly . 2. Chec k that the QSTS selector l ock s when the lev er is releas ed. 3. Chec k that the selector tur ns smoothly when the lev er [...]

3-17 E EJU01058 Jet unit Carefully check the jet intake f or weeds, debris, or anything else that might restrict the intake of w ater . If the intake is clogged, cavitation could occur , reducing jet thru st, and possibly damaging the j et pump . In some cases, the engine ma y overheat because of lack of cooling water , and dam- age to the en gine [...]

3-18 E EJU18351 Switches CAUTION: @ Do not run the engine for more than 15 seconds on land without supp lying water . The engine can overheat. @ Check the star t s witch, the engine stop s witch, and the engine shut-off switch f or proper operation. Push the star t switch 1 to star t the engine. As soon as the engine star ts run- ning, push the en [...]

3-19 E EJU01836 Operation W A R N I N G @ Before op erating y our watercraft, become familiar with all contr ols. Con- sult y our Y amaha d ealer about an y con- trol or function y ou do not fully understand . Fa ilure to under stand how controls work could cause an accide nt or prevent y ou from av oiding an accident. @ CAUTION: @ Make sure that t[...]

3-20 E 2. F or the first 5 minutes, run the engine at trolling speed only . F or the 30 minutes of operation after that, keep the engine speed below 5,000 r/min. For the 1 hour of operation after that, k eep the engine speed below 8,000 r/min. 3. Proceed with nor mal operation. CAUTION: @ Fai lure to foll ow the eng ine break-in pr o- cedure could [...]

3-21 E EJU01808 Star ting the engine W A R N I N G @ Never start the engine or let it run for an y length of time in an enclosed area. Exhaust fumes contain carbon mon o x- ide, a colorless, odorle ss gas that may cause loss of consciousness and death within a short time . Always operate the watercraft in an open area. @ 1. Launch the watercraft in[...]

3-22 E 2. Attach the clip 1 to the engine shut-off s w itch 2 . Also , attach the engine shut- off cord 3 to y our left wrist. W A R N I N G @ Check that the engine shut-off cor d is not fray ed or broken, and keep it free fr om the handlebars so the en gine stops if the operator falls off . The engine sh ut-off cord ma y not pull free if wrapped a[...]

3-23 E EJU01066 Stopping the engine T o stop the engine, release the throttle lev er , and then push the e ngine stop s witch (red button). W A R N I N G @ Y ou need thr ottle to steer . Shutting off the engine can cause y ou to hit an obsta- cle y ou are attempting to av oid. A colli- sion could result in severe injury or death. @ EJU01067 Leaving[...]

3-24 E EJU01068 Operating y our watercraft EJU01165 Getting to know y our watercraft Operating your w a tercraft requires skills acquired through practice over a period of time. T ake the time to learn the basic tech- niques well before attempting more difficult maneuvers . Operating your ne w watercraft can be a very enjoy able activity , pro vidi[...]

3-25 E W ea r protectiv e clothing. Sev ere inter nal injuries can occur if water is f orced into bod y cavities as result of f alling into the water or being near the jet thr ust nozzle. Nor mal s wimwear does not adequately protect against forceful wa ter entr y into rectum and vagina. All riders must wear a wetsuit bot- tom or clothing that prov[...]

3-26 E EJU01837 Star ting the water craft W A R N I N G @ ● Scan constant ly f or people , objects, and other water craft. Be alert for con- ditions that limit y o ur visibility or bloc k y our vision of others. ● Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep a safe distance awa y from people, objects, and other watercraft. ● Do not f ollow d i[...]

3-27 E EJU01073 Starting and boarding in shallo w water 1. Do not star t the engine in less than 60 cm (2 ft) of water . Put the watercr aft in water that is deep enough, and then board the watercraft from the side or the rear . 2. Attach the engine shu t-off cord to your left wrist, and then instal l the clip to the engine shut-off s witch. 3. Gri[...]

3-28 E EJU01075 Boar ding and star ting in deep water W A R N I N G @ ● Operator and passeng er should prac- tice getting on board in shallow water before rid ing in deep water . Boardin g in deep water requires more skill. ● The fatigue and exposure that could result after unsuccessful attempts to get back on the water craft may increase the r[...]

3-29 E EJU01849 Boarding with passengers W A R N I N G @ Severe internal injuries can occur if water is for c ed into body cavities as a result of being near the jet thrust nozzle . Do not apply thr ottle until each passen- ger is seated with his or her feet on the floor of the f ootwell and is holdi ng on to the pers on in fr ont of him or h er . [...]

3-30 E N O TE: @ The hea vier the total w eight of the oper ator and passengers, the more difficult it will be to balance the watercraft. Do not operate the watercra ft when the tota l weight e xceeds 240 kg (530 lb) includin g any cargo . If it is difficult to balanc e the w atercraft at a stand- still, proceed as follo ws: 1. The passenger must s[...]

3-31 E EJU18101 Capsized watercraft If the watercraft caps izes , tur n it over immediately . Be sure to carefully f ollow the procedures below to pre vent injur y or damage to the watercr aft. W A R N I N G @ IMPR OPER UPRIGHTING CAN CA USE INJUR Y : ● Make sure that the engine shut-off cord is remo ved from the engine shut- of f swi tch . ● D[...]

3-32 E 3. Star t the engine a nd operate the water- craft to discharge an y water remaining in the engine compar tment. (If the engine does not star t, see pa ge 5-7, “ T owing the watercraft ” or page 5-8, “ Submerged watercraft. ” ) N O TE: @ T o efficiently discharge water from the engine compar tment, operate the watercraft as straight [...]

3-33 E EJU19960 T urning the watercraft Steering con trol depends on the combi- nation of handlebar position and the amou nt of throttle . W ater sucked in through the intake g rate is pressuriz ed b y the impelle r in the j et pump . As the pressurized w a ter is e xpelled from the pump through the je t thrust nozzle, it creates thrust to move and[...]

3-34 E W A R N I N G @ ● Do not release the throttle le ver when trying to steer away fr om objects — you need thr ottle to steer . A collision could result in se vere injur y or death. ● When operating at higher speeds, make gradual turns or slow down before turning . Sharp high-speed turns may cause the water craft to slide side- wa ys or s[...]

3-35 E EJU01850 Stopping the water craft The watercraft is not equipped with a sep- arate braking system. It is stopped by w ater resistance when the throttle le ver is released. F rom full speed, the watercraft comes to a complete stop in approximately 100 m (330 ft) after the throttle is released and the engin e is stopped, although this dis- tan[...]

3-36 E EJU01081 Beaching the water craft 1. Make sure no obstructions, boats or s w immers are near the beach. Release the throttle lev er abou t 100 m (330 ft) bef ore you reach the intended beaching area. 2. Approach the beach slowly and stop the engine before reaching land. Remember : you need throttle to steer . 3. Get off the watercraft and pu[...]

3-37 E EJU01254 Re verse on waterwa ys Re verse can be used for slo w speed maneuvering when it is ne cessar y to back up out of tight spots where you cannot tur n around. Rev erse can only be used to slow down or stop during low speed maneuver- ing, such as when docking. Once the engine is idling, shift to re verse and gradually increase engine sp[...]

3-38 E EJU01862 P ost-operation chec ks Alwa ys perform the following post-opera- tion chec ks after operating t he watercr aft. 1. Remov e the watercr aft from the w ater . 2. W ash down the hull, handleb ars, and jet unit with fresh water . 3. Remov e the seat and ch eck the engine compar tment for w ater . T o drain excess water , remov e the st[...]

3-39 E 7. If the watercra ft will be stored for a week or more, lubricate inter nal engine com- ponents to help prev ent corrosion. (See page 4-3 f or lubrication proced ures.) 8. Rinse the engine and engine compar t- ment with a small a mount of water . CAUTION: @ Do not use high pressure when r insing the engine or engine compar tment as seve re [...]

3-40 E EJU01811 T ranspor ting When transpor ting the watercraft on a trailer , secure the tie downs to the trailer through the bow e ye and stern ey e. CAUTION: @ ● Do not ro ute ropes or tie do wns over the seat, as they may lea ve pe rmanent marks on the seat ’ s surfac e. Also, wrap the ro pes or tie downs with to w- els or rags where the y[...]

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E 4 EJU01086 MAINTENANCE AND CARE Storage ........ .............. ........... .............. ....... 4-1 Flushing the cooling system .................. 4-1 Lubrication ........... .............. ........... .......... 4-3 Fuel system ............................................ 4-4 Battery ........... ............ .............. ........... .... 4-[...]

4-1 E EJU18121 Storage W A R N I N G @ Alwa ys place the watercraft upright in a horizontal po sition when st oring it, oth- erwise fuel could leak out into the engine or engine compartment, which could result in a fire hazard. @ Storage f or prol onged periods of ti me, such as winter storage, requires pre venta- tive maintenance to ensure against[...]

4-2 E 1. Put the watercraft on land in a hor izontal position. 2. Remov e the rear se at and seat storage compar tment. (See page 2-5 for seat remov al and installation proce dures.) 3. Open the flushing hose connector cap 1 , and then insert the garden hose adapter 2 into the flushing hose connector 3 and tur n it until it is securely connected. 4[...]

4-3 E EJU19011 Lubrication W A R N I N G @ Do not spray flammable rust inhibitor products on engine surfaces while the engine is hot. The spra yed substance or propellants could catch fire . @ 1. Remov e the rear and front seats. (See pages 2-5 to 2-6 for seat remov al and installation procedures.) 2. Remov e the air filter case cov er scre ws 1 , [...]

4-4 E EJU19622 Fuel system W A R N I N G @ GASOLINE AND ITS V APORS ARE HIGHL Y FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE! ● Do not smoke when refueling, and keep awa y from sparks, flames, or other sour ces of ignition. ● Stop engine before refueling. ● Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the watercraft in a horizontal position. ● Do not stand or sit on t[...]

4-5 E EJU01970 Battery If the watercr aft will not be used f or more than a month, disconnect the negative ( – ) lead first, then the posi tiv e (+) lead and breather hose, and then remov e the batter y from the watercraft. Clean the batter y casing using fre sh wat er . If the batter y ter minals are d ir ty or cor- roded, clean them with a wire[...]

4-6 E N O TE: @ The condition of the batter y ca n be known by chec ki ng the specific gra vity of the elec- trolyte. How ev er, y ou can also know the con- dition of the batter y by measuri ng the voltage at both battery te rminal s. Charge the batter y if the voltage is less than 12 v olts. It is recommended to hav e a Y amaha dealer check the sp[...]

4-7 E EJU01170 Maintenance and adjustments P erio dic inspection, adjustment an d lubr i- cation will keep your watercr aft in the safest and most efficient condition p ossible . Safety is an obligation of the watercraft o wn er . The most impor tant points of watercraft inspec- tion, adjustment and lubrication are e xplained on the follo wing page[...]

4-8 E N O TE: @ A ser vice manual is a vailable f or purchase through a Y amaha dealer for o wners who hav e the mechanical skil ls, tools , and other equipment necessar y to perform mainte- nance not covered b y thi s Owner ’ s/Opera- tor ’ s Manual. @ EJU01874 Owner ’ s/Operator ’ s Manual and tool kit It is advisable alw ays to carry the[...]

4-9 E EJU01355 P eriodic maintenance char t The f ollowing char t gives general guidelines for periodic maintenance. Howe ver , depend- ing on your operating conditions maintenance ma y need to be performed more frequently . PMC-F1B1 ( ● ) This mark indicate s maintenance that you ma y do yourself . ( ❍ ) This mark indicates wor k to be done by[...]

4-10 E EJU01816 Inspecting the fuel system W A R N I N G @ Gasoline is highl y flammable and explo- sive. Fa ilure to c heck f or and repair an y fuel leakage could result in fire or explo- sion. A fire or e xplosion can cause s e v e r e i n j u r y o r d e a t h . S h u t o f f t h e engine. Do not smoke. A v oid spillin g gasoline. Fuel in hose [...]

4-11 E EJU18180 Changing the engine oil W A R N I N G @ Engine oil is extremel y hot immediately after the engi ne is turned off . Coming into cont act with or g etting any engine oil on your clothes could result in burns. @ CAUTION: @ ● Do not run the engine with too m uch or not enough oil in the oi l tank. Oil could spray out or the en gine co[...]

4-12 E CAUTION: @ If oil is le aking or the oi l pressure warn- ing indicator comes on when the engine is running, immediately turn the engine off and have a Y amaha dealer chec k the watercraft. Contin uing to operate the engine under suc h conditions could cause severe engine damage . @ UF1B12.book Page 12 Monday, July 7, 200 3 1:48 PM[...]

4-13 E EJU01819 Chec king the air filter element The air filter element should be checked e ver y 12 months or e ver y 100 hours of oper- ation. T o check the air filter: 1. Remov e the rear and front seats. (See pages 2-5 and 2-6 for seat remov al and installation procedures.) 2. Remov e the air filter case cov er scre ws 1 , slide the locks 2 ope[...]

4-14 E EJU01897 Inspecting the jet thrust nozzle angle Check f or smooth operation of the handle- bars and jet thrust nozzle. T ur n the handl ebars as fa r as possible to the right and left and check that the distance between the jet thrust nozzle and the brack et of the rev erse ga te are equal on righ t and left sides. If steerin g is stiff or m[...]

4-15 E EJU18201 Cleaning and adjusting the spark plugs The spark plug is an impor tant engine component and is easy to inspect. The co n- dition of the spar k plug can indicate some- thing about th e condition of the engine. For e xample, if one spark plug shows a distinctly diff erent color , the engine could be def ec- tive . Do not attempt to di[...]

4-16 E T o install the spark plug: 1. Clean the gasket surf ace. 2. Wipe any dir t from the threads of the spark plug. 3. Screw the spark plug to the correct torque. N O TE: @ ● Wipe off any w ater on the spar k plug or inside the cap before installing the spar k plug cap . Push the spar k plug cap down until it is securely installed . ● If a t[...]

4-17 E EJU01822 Lubrication points T o keep moving par ts sliding or rotating smoothly , coat them with water-resistant grease. Recommended water-resistant grease: Yamaha Marine Grease/ Yamaha Grease A ● Throttle cable (throttle body end) ● Throttle cable (handlebar end) Pull the throttle le ver and remov e the seal 1 . Spra y a rust inhibitor [...]

4-18 E ● Steering cable (nozzle end ) ● Nozzle piv ot shaft ● QSTS cable (nozzle end) ● QSTS cables (pulle y en d) ● QSTS cables (handlebar end) Remov e the QSTS cable housing. Spra y a rust inh ibitor into the outer cable. Reinstall the QSTS cable housing. ● Shift cable (le ver end) UF1B12.book Page 18 Monday, July 7, 200 3 1:48 PM[...]

4-19 E ● Shift cable (re verse gate end) ● Inter mediate housing Using a grease gun, fill the inter mediate housing with water-resistant greas e through the grease nipple 1 . Grease quantity: Initial 10 hours or 1 month: 33.0 – 35.0 cm 3 (1 .11 – 1.18 o z) Every 100 hours or 12 months: 6.0 – 8.0 cm 3 (0.20 – 0.27 oz) UF1B12.book Page 19[...]

4-20 E EJU01971 Inspecting the battery Check the le vel of the battery electrolyte and make sure that the negative and posi- tive leads are securely tightened. W A R N I N G @ ● Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous, causing severe b urns, etc. Electrol yte contains sulfuric acid. A voi d contact with skin, e yes, or c loth- ing. Antidot[...]

4-21 E T o replenish the batter y: 1. Make sure that the electrolyte le v el is between the upper 1 and lower 2 lev el marks. 2. Refill the batter y with distilled water if necessar y . CAUTION: @ Normal tap w ater contains mine rals that are harmful to a battery . Use only dis- tilled water f or replenishing the battery . @ T o rechar ge the batte[...]

4-22 E EJU18231 Adjusting the fuel injection system The fuel injection system was set at the Y amaha f actor y . Ha ve a Y amaha deale r ser- vice the watercr aft if necessary . CAUTION: @ Do not attempt to adjust the fuel injection system. If the settings are changed poor engine perf ormance and damage may result. @ EJU18240 Checking the trolling [...]

4-23 E EJU01825 Replacing the fuse The fuse is in the electrical box 1 . T o replace the fuse: 1. Remo ve the cap 2 . 2. Replace the fuse 4 with the spare fuse 5 of the correct amperage by using the special tool 3 on the re verse side of the cap . W A R N I N G @ Do not use fuses of higher amperage than those recommended. Substitution of a fuse of [...]

4-24 E EJU01359 Specifications MODEL ITEM Unit FX140/FX Cruiser W A TERCRAFT CAP A CITY Maximum pe ople on board Number of people 3 Maximum load capacity kg (lb) 240 (530) DIMENSIONS Length mm (in) 3,340 (131. 5) Width mm (in) 1,230 (48.4) Height mm (in) 1,160 (45.7) Dry weight kg (lb) 362 (798) PERFORMANCE Maximum output kW (PS) @ r/min 103.0 (140[...]

4-25 E DRIVE UNIT Propulsion system Jet pump Jet pump ty pe Axial flow , single stage Impeller rotat ion Countercloc kwise (viewed from rear) T ransmission Constant mesh 1-speed Jet thrust nozzle horizontal angle Degree 24 + 24 Jet thrust nozzle trim angle Degree -10, -5, 0, 5, 10 FUEL AND OIL Recommended fuel Regular unleaded gasoline Minimum octa[...]

E 5 EJU01115 TR OUBLESHOO TING AND EMERGENCY PR OCEDURES Troubleshooting ........... .............. ............ . 5-1 Troubleshooting chart .................. .......... 5-1 Emergency procedures ........ ........... ....... 5-3 Cleaning the jet intake and impel ler ...... 5-3 Jumping the battery ............. .............. .... 5-5 Towing the wat[...]

5-1 E EJU01116 T r oubleshooting If you ha ve any troub le with your w atercraft, use this section to check f or the possible cause. If you cannot find the cause, or if the procedure f or replacement or repair is not descr ibed in this Owner ’ s/Operator ’ s Manual, hav e a Y amaha dealer perf or m the necessar y ser vice. EJU01367 T roub lesho[...]

5-2 E Engine runs irre gu- larly or stalls Fuel Empty Refill as soon as possi- ble 3-4 Stale or contaminated Hav e ser viced by Y amaha dealer 4-10 Fuel tank W ater or dir t present Hav e ser viced by Y amaha dealer 4-10 Spark plug Foule d or def ectiv e Replace 4-15 Incorrect heat range Replace 4-15 Gap incorrect A djust 4-15 Spark plug cap Loose [...]

5-3 E EJU01118 Emergency pr ocedures EJU01119 Cleaning the jet intake and impeller If weeds or debris get caug ht in the intake or impeller , cavitation can occur , cau sing jet thrust to decrease ev en though en gine speed r ises. If this condition is allowed to continue, the engine will ov erheat and ma y seize . If there is any sign that the jet[...]

5-4 E 2. Remov e any weeds or debr is from around the drive shaft, impeller , pump housing, and jet thru st nozzle. If debris is difficul t to remov e, consult your Y amaha dealer . CAUTION: @ Always a void operating your watercraft in areas where weed growth is thick. If tra v- eling in weeded areas is unav oidable, operate the engine alternately [...]

5-5 E EJU01844 J umping the battery If the watercr aft batter y has run down, the engine can be star ted using a 12-volt bat- ter y and jumper cables . W A R N I N G @ Battery electrol yte is poisonous and dan- gerous , causing se vere bu rns, etc. Elec- trol yte contains sulfuric acid. Av oid contact with sk in, eyes or c l othing. Antidotes Exter[...]

5-6 E EJU01845 Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable 1 to the positive (+) ter minals of both bat- teri es. 2. Connect one end of the negative ( – ) jumper cab le 2 to the ne gativ e ( – ) ter mi- nal of the booster batter y 3 . 3. Connect the other end of the negativ e ( – ) cable to an engine hanger 4 . CAUTI[...]

5-7 E EJU01913 T o wing the watercraft If the watercr aft becomes inoperativ e in the water , it can be towed to shore. If the watercra ft must be tow ed in an emergency using a towline, the operator should ri de the watercraft, holding onto the handlebars. CAUTION: @ ● T ow the water craft at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less, otherwise water could enter t[...]

5-8 E EJU01902 Submerged water craft If the watercr aft is submerged or flooded with water , follow the procedure below and consult a Y amaha dealer as soon as possi- ble . F ailure to do so may result in serious engine damage! In an emergency: 1. Beach the watercr aft and remov e the ster n drain plugs to drain the water from the engine compar tme[...]

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E 6 EJU01124 APPENDIX Limited warranty ..................... .............. . 6 -1 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) .................. .............. ........... ....... 6-3 Index .................. .............. ........... .......... 6-4 UF1B12.book Page 1 Monday , July 7, 2003 1:48 PM[...]

6-1 E EJU01172 Limited warranty LWT-NONCE Y AMA HA MO T OR CORPORA TION, U .S.A. W A TERCRAFT LIMITED W ARRANTY Y amaha Motor Corporation is proud of its heritage and rep utation f or producing products with hig h standards of qual ity and work man- ship . Product e xcellence provides the cornerstone f or our commitment to customer satisf action. T[...]

6-2 E THIS W ARRANTY GIVES Y OU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND Y OU MA Y ALSO HA VE O THER RIGHTS WHICH V AR Y FROM ST A TE T O ST A TE. Y AMAHA MOT OR CORPORA TION, U.S.A. P ost Office Box 655 5 Cypress, Calif ornia 90630 W ARRANTY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q. What costs are my responsibility during the warranty period? A. The customer ’ s responsibilit[...]

6-3 E EJU19862 Y AMAHA EXTENDED SER VICE (Y .E.S.) K e ep your Y amaha protected ev e n after your warranty e xpires wi th genuine Y amaha Extended Service (Y .E.S.). ● ● ● ● Y .E.S. is designed and administere d by Y a maha Motor Cor poration to provide maximum owner satisfaction. Y o u get uninterrup ted f actor y-back ed cov e rage f or [...]

6-4 E EJU01125 Index A Adjusting the fuel injection system ........ 4-22 Approval label of Emission control certificate ............. .............. ............ .......... 1-3 B Battery ............ .............. ........... ....... 3-12, 4-5 Beaching the watercraft ................... ..... 3-36 Bilge .................... ............ ..........[...]

6-5 E L Label location .................. .............. .......... 1-5 Launching the watercraft .................. ..... 3-20 Learning to operate your watercraft ...... 3-24 Leaving the watercraft ........................ ... 3-23 Limitations on who may operate the watercraft .................... ............... ....... 1-9 Limited warranty ......[...]

6-6 E Transporting ...... .............. .............. ........ 3-40 Troubleshooting ...................................... 5-1 Troubleshooting chart ............................. 5-1 Turning the watercraft ........................ ... 3-33 U United States Coast Guard .............. ..... 1-21 W Warning labels ........................... .........[...]

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