Yamaha FX SHO manual

2009 W a veRunner FX SHO FX Cruiser SHO OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL F1W -F8199-11 LIT -18626-08-16 U .S.A. E d it i on Read this manual carefully before operating this water craft.[...]

Read this manual carefully be fore operating this watercraft. This manual should stay with the WaveRunner i f it is sold . UF1W11E0.book P age 1 Tues day, May 27, 2008 8:50 AM[...]

Important manual information EJU30181 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 [...]

Table of contents Stopping the watercra ft ............ ....... 79 Beachin g the watercraft ....... ............ 80 Docking the watercraft ......... ............ 80 Reverse on waterwa ys ................... . 80 Operati ng in weede d areas ............ . 81 Post-oper ation care ........... ........... 81 Transporting ... ............. .............[...]

General and important labels 1 EJU30261 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 gen uine parts from a Yamaha dealer. Also reco rd and keep these ID nu mbers in a s eparate place in case your watercraft i[...]

General and important labels 2 EJU30350 Emission control information This engine conforms to 2009 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 EJU30451 Important labe ls Read the following labels before operating this watercraft. If you need any additional informa- tion, contact a Ya maha dealer. 13 11 4 5 9 1 3 7 12 6 8 10 2 UF1W11E0.book P age 5 Tues day, May 27, 2008 8:50 AM[...]

General and important labels 6 EJU35911 Warning labels If any of these labels are damaged or m issing, contact a Yamaha dealer for replacements. 2 1 F1W -U41B1-00 UF1W11E0.book P age 6 Tues day, May 27, 2008 8:50 AM[...]

General and important labels 7 UF1W11E0.book P age 7 Tues day, May 27, 2008 8:50 AM[...]

General and important labels 8 EJU35923 Other labels UF1W11E0.book P age 8 Tues day, May 27, 2008 8:50 AM[...]

General and important labels 9 The following label indicates the co rrect direction to upright a capsized waterc raft. UF1W11E0.book P age 9 Tues day, May 27, 2008 8:50 AM[...]

Safety information 10 EJU30671 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. EJU30761 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 EJU30812 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 ● The operator and passengers s hould al- ways keep their feet on the floor of the foot- well when the w atercraft is in motion. Lifting your feet increases the chanc es of losing your balance, or hitting objects outside the watercraft with your feet. D o not give a ride to children if their feet cannot reach the floor of th[...]

Safety information 15 boating laws also require that the fire extin- guisher be approved by the U SCG. EJU30830 Recommended equipment The following items should be carried on board your watercraft: ● Sound-signaling device You should c arry a whistle or other sound- signaling device that can be used to s ignal other boats. See “ R ules of the R[...]

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 EJU30941 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 EJU30961 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. UF1W11E0.book Page 23 Tuesday, May 27, 2008 8:50 AM[...]

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 EJU30991 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 UF1W11E0.book Page 26 Tuesday, May 27, 2008 8:50 AM[...]

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 UF1W11E0.book Page 27 Tuesday, May 27, 2008 8:50 AM[...]

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 Sys tem (QS TS) selec tor 9 QSTS selector lock le ver 10 Multifunction info[...]

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 UF1W11E0.book Page 29 Tuesday, May 27, 2008 8:50 AM[...]

Features and functions 30 EJU31021 Operation of controls and other functions EJU31041 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 dec k, and then push the rear of the seat down to lock it in place. Make sure th[...]

Features and functions 31 push the rear of the seat down to lo ck it in place. (2) Install the rear seat. Make sure that the seats are securely installed before oper- ating the watercraft. EJU36682 Hood To open the h ood, pull the v isor up, and then lift up the hood. To close the hood, push do wn on the center of the hood until it latches securely[...]

Features and functions 32 System ” on page 39 for information on using the remote control transmitter.) The Yamaha Secu rity System and low-RPM mode se ttings can only be selected usi ng the remote control transmitter. Store the remote c ontrol transmitter carefully so it will not be lost. When operating the wa- tercraft, store the transmitter in[...]

Features and functions 33 EJU31150 Engine stop switch Push the engine stop switch (red button) to stop the engine norma lly. EJU31161 Engine shut-off switch Attach one end of the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to your left wrist, and the n insert the clip on the other end under the engine shut-off switch (black b utton). The engine will stop au - t[...]

Features and functions 34 ● Lock mode of the Yamaha Security System has been selected. (See page 40 for Yamaha Security System lock and un lock mode selection procedu res.) ● Clip is removed from the engine sh ut-off switch. ● Throttle lever is squeezed. EJU36700 Right handlebar switches EJU36710 “ SET ” switch Push this switch to activat[...]

Features and functions 35 for the cause. (See pages 50 and 101 for more information.) TIP: ● If the cooling water passages are dry, it will take about 6 0 seconds fo r the water to reach the outlets after the engine i s started. ● Water discharge may not be constant at idle, therefore, open the throttle a little to check that water disc harges [...]

Features and functions 36 To adjust the tilt, pu ll the tilt lever up, a nd then move the handl ebars up or dow n to the de- sired position. Make sure that the tilt lever returns to its o rig- inal position and that the handlebars are locked in place after adjustin g them. EJU31301 Shift lever The shift lever is located on the starboard (right) sid[...]

Features and functions 37 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. NOTICE: Do not turn the QSTS s[...]

Features and functions 38 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. EJU31361 Handgrip The handgrip provides a handhold for board- ing the watercraft and for a spotter when fa[...]

Features and functions 39 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. EJU34891 Pull-up cleats (for FX Cruis [...]

Features and functions 40 (See page 31 for information on using the re - mote control transmitter.) EJU36771 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 System setting, the “ UNLOCK ?[...]

Features and functions 41 unlock mode i s selected and the engine can be started. TIP: The beeper sounds two times for the normal mode or three times for the low-RPM mode. (See the items i n “ Selecting the operation mode ” for operation mode information.) If neither the start switch nor the rem ote con- trol transmitter is operated within 25 s[...]

Features and functions 42 To activate the no-wake mo de: TIP: The no-wake mode cannot be activated im - mediately after starting the engine. After start- ing the engine, wa it for 5 seconds or more before activating the mode. (1) Release the throttle lever. (2) Check that the shift lev er is in the forward position. TIP: The no-wake mode cannot be [...]

Features and functions 43 Activating and deactivating the cruise as- sist Activation of the cruise assis t will be con- firmed by the beeper and the digital speedom- eter display. TIP: The beeps and the flashing digital s peedome- ter display also indicate the activation of the no-wake mode. (See page 41 for more infor- mation.) To activate the cru[...]

Features and functions 44 and the engine will respond norm ally to the throttle. TIP: 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 quic kly and the engine speed will change. H owever, the ad- j[...]

Features and functions 45 ponents for help and conveni ence in operat- ing the watercraft. When the multifunction information center starts operating, the analog speedometer/ta- chometer makes one sw eep, all displays light up for 2 seconds, and then the meter starts to operate normally. The multifunction information center will con- tinue to opera[...]

Features and functions 46 “ RPM ” indica tor light comes on w hen the an- alog tachometer is selected . 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 speedometer[...]

Features and functions 47 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 48 The following operation buttons are on the le ft side of the multifunction informatio n center. EJU37081 Digital speedometer The digital speedometer shows the watercra ft speed against water. To switch the speedom eter display between kilometers and miles, push the “ Volt/Hour ” button for at least 1 second, w ithin 10[...]

Features and functions 49 level meter disappear two at a time as the fuel level decreases. TIP: The fuel level is most accurate when the wa- tercraft is sitting level on a trailer or in the wa - ter. EJU35061 Hour meter/voltmeter To switch the display between the hour me ter and the voltmeter, pus h the “ Volt/Hour ” button for at least 1 secon[...]

Features and functions 50 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 the engine speed, return to shore, and then check the engine oil level. (See page 61 for engine oil level checking procedures.) If the oil level[...]

Features and functions 51 check engine warnin g indicator begin to blink, and the buzzer sounds intermitten tly. If this occurs, reduc e the engine speed, return to shore, and have a Yamaha dealer check the engine. TIP: Press any button on the multifunction informa- tion center to stop the buzzer. EJU35034 Right multifunction display and operation [...]

Features and functions 52 the display units are s witched to miles/gal- lons/degrees Fahrenheit. Compass This display shows the current direc tion of the watercraft using the 8 major compass po ints. TIP: The accuracy of the compas s varies depend- ing on the operating conditions. Use this func- tion as a reference only. Average speed This display [...]

Features and functions 53 Fuel consumption per hour This display shows the current fuel consump- tion in gallons per hour “ G/HR ” or liters pe r hour “ L/HR ” . Fuel consumption per kilometer/mile This display shows the current fuel consump- tion in gallons per mile “ G/MI LE ” or liters pe r kilometer “ L/KM ” . TIP: The actual fu[...]

Features and functions 54 surements are s topped. The beeper s ounds twice. The displays can be reset only when the mea- surements are stopped. The measurements are not saved if the en- gine is stopped. The displays are reset auto- matically wh en they go off 25 sec onds after the engine stops. EJU35142 Stora ge compartm ents A front storage compar[...]

Features and functions 55 To close the front storage c ompartment, push down on the center of the hood until it latches securely. EJU35161 Glove compartment The glove compartmen t is located in front of the seat. 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 li[...]

Features and functions 56 EJU35171 Beverage holder The beverage holder is located on the star- board (right) side of the watercraft. Do not plac e beverages in the beve rage hold- er when operating the watercraft. EJU35184 Watertight compartment The watertight compartmen t is located on the port (left) side of the watercraft. To open the watertight[...]

Operation 57 EJU31821 Fuel and oil EJU37222 Fuel W ARNI NG EWJ0028 2 ● Gasoline and gasoline vapors are ex- tremely flammable. To avoid fires and explosions and to reduce the risk of in- jury when refueling, follow these in- structions. ● Gasoline is poisonous and can cause in- jury or death. Handle gasoline with care. Never siphon gasoline by [...]

Operation 58 (6) Wipe up any sp illed fuel immediately. (7) Install the fuel tank filler c ap, and then close the hood. M ake sure that the fuel tank filler cap and the hood are securely closed before operating the w atercraft. (8) Install the seats. Make sure that the seats are securely ins talled before operating the watercraft. EJU31891 Engine o[...]

Operation 59 EJU31980 Pre-opera tion checks EJU31991 Pre-operation check list Before operating this watercraft, perform the checks in the following c heck list. W ARNI NG EWJ0041 1 Failure to inspect or maintain the w atercraft properly increases the possibility of an ac- cident or damage to the watercraft. Do not operate the watercraft if you find[...]

Operation 60 TIP: 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. UF1W11E0.book Page 60 Tuesday, May 27, 2008 8:50 AM[...]

Operation 61 EJU32280 Pre-operation check points EJU32331 Engine compartment W ARNI NG EWJ0046 0 Failure to ventilate the engine compart- ment could result in a fir e or explosion. Do not start the engine if there is a fuel leak or a loose electrical connection. Ventilate the engine compartment before each use. To ventilate the engine compartment, [...]

Operation 62 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 63 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 watercraft, be sure to wipe it up with a dry cloth. Als o, be sure to in- stal[...]

Operation 64 Recharge the ba ttery or replace it if it is not in good condition. (See page 95 for battery re- charging procedures.) Also, check that the battery le ads are tight- ened securely and that there is no corrosion on the battery terminals. Check that the breather hose is securely c onnected to the battery and that it is not pinched. WARNI[...]

Operation 65 plete range and spring back to the idle posi- tion when released. EJU32611 Steering system Check the handlebars for loo seness. Turn the handlebars as far as possible to the right and left to make sure that o peration is smooth and unres tricted throughout the whole range. Also, ma ke sure that the jet thrust nozzle moves as the handle[...]

Operation 66 Also, make sure that the rev erse gate goes up completely when the shift lever is pushed down. 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 origin[...]

Operation 67 EJU32651 Jet intake Carefully check the jet intake for we eds, de- bris, or anything else that might restrict the in- take of water. If the jet intake is clogged, clean it. (See page 101 for jet intake cleaning proce- dures.) If the watercraft is operated while the jet in- take is clogged, cavitation could occur, reduc- ing jet thrust,[...]

Operation 68 gine stop switch , and the engine shut-off switch.) EJU36890 Cooling water pilot outlets Check that water comes out from the port (left) cooling w ater pilot outlets wh ile the en- gine is running and the watercraft is in the wa - ter. (See page 34 for more information.) EJU32711 Multifunction information center Check the multifunction[...]

Operation 69 EJU32742 Operation W ARNI NG EWJ0051 0 Before operating your w atercraft, become familiar with all of the controls. Consult a Yamaha dealer about any control or func- tion that you do not fully understand. Fail- ure to understand how the controls work could cause an accident or prevent you from avoiding a n accident. NOT ICE ECJ00460 M[...]

Operation 70 pebbles or sand could be sucked into the jet intake, causing impeller dam- age and engine overheating. [ECJ0047 1] (3) Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to your left wrist, and then attach the clip to the engine shut-off sw itch. It is not pos- sible to start the engine with the clip re - moved from the engine shut-off sw itch.[...]

Operation 71 EJU37181 Shifting W ARNI NG EWJ0123 0 ● 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. ● 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 leve[...]

Operation 72 EJU32901 Operating your watercraft EJU32952 Getting to know your watercraft Operating your watercraft requires skills ac- quired through practic e over a period of time. Take the time to learn the bas ic techniques well before attempting more difficult maneu - vers. Operating your n ew watercraft can be a very enjoyable activity , prov[...]

Operation 73 fabrics, like those used in bicycle shorts. A full wetsuit can also protec t against hypothermia (subnormal body temperature) and abra - sions. Footwear and gloves are recommended . Eye protection is recommen ded to keep wind, water, and glare from the sun out of your eyes while you operate your watercraft. Restraining straps for eyewe[...]

Operation 74 throttle lever when trying to st eer away from objects — you need throttle to steer. EJU33092 Boarding and starting in shallow water (1) Launch the watercraft in water free from weeds and debris and at least 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the bottom of the watercraft. NOTICE: Never operate in water that is less than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from th[...]

Operation 75 EJU36351 Boarding alone (1) Swim to the rear of the watercraft and place both hands on the boarding plat- form, pull yourself up, and then grasp the handgrip with one hand. (2) Pull yourself up to a kneeling po sition on the platform, and then move to the seat and sit astride. (3) Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to your left [...]

Operation 76 (1) Climb on board as noted in the previous section, and sit astride the se at. (2) Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to your left wrist, and then attach the clip to the engine shut-off switch. (3) Have the passengers move to the rear of the watercraft. (4) Have a passenger board and sit astride the seat. If a second passenger [...]

Operation 77 tion, and then move to the seat and sit astride to balance the watercraft. (2) Have a passenge r pull him or herself up onto the boarding platform into a kneeling position, then move to the s eat and sit astride to balance the watercraft. (3) Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to your left wrist, and then attach the clip to the [...]

Operation 78 which can result in severe damage. [ECJ005 41] (3) Start the engine and operate the water- craft as straight as possible and above planing speed for at least 2 minutes to discharge any wate r remaining in the en- gine compartment. (If the engin e does not start, see “ T owin g the wate rcra ft ” on page 104 or “ Submerged watercr[...]

Operation 79 B. Less throttle produces lower thrust, so the watercraft will turn more gradually. C. Releasing the throttle lever completely produces only minim um thrust. If you are traveling at speeds above trolling, you will have rapidly decreas ing ability to steer without throttle. You may still have some turning ability im mediately after rele[...]

Operation 80 soon as the throttle lever is rele ased, but will coast for a distance b efore fully stopping. If you are not sure you can st op in time before hitting an obstacle, apply throttle and turn in another direction. W ARNI NG EWJ0074 0 ● Allow adequate stopping distance. ● Take early action t o avoid collisions. R e- member, watercraft [...]

Operation 81 EJU37190 Opera ting i n wee ded ar eas Always avoid operating your watercraft in ar- eas where weed growth is thick. If traveling in weeded areas is unavoidable, operate the en- gine alternately at partial throttle and full throt- tle. Weeds tend to accumulate more at a steady speed and at trolling speed. If weeds clog the inta ke area[...]

Operation 82 (5) Flush the cooling system to prevent it from clogging with salt, sand, or dirt. (See page 83 for flushing procedures.) (6) Rinse the engine and en gine compart- ment with a small amo unt of water. NOTICE: Do not use high-pr essure water when rinsing the engine or en- gine compartment as severe engine damage could result. [ECJ0057 1][...]

Maintenance and care 83 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 84 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. (10) Install the seat storage compartment and the rear seat. EJU36902 Lubrication (1) Lubricate all cables such as the throttl[...]

Maintenance and care 85 EJU33752 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 86 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 UF1W11E0.book Page 86 Tuesday, May 27, 2008 8:50 AM[...]

Maintenance and care 87 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 88 *1 This operation should be performed after every use. *2 This operation should be performed before long-term storage. Battery Check, charge 95 Rubber coupli ng Check — Engin e mount Chec k — Nuts and bolts Check — Air filter element Check 89 Engin e oil Replace 50 hours or 12 months 89 Oil fi lter Replace 89 V alve cl[...]

Maintenance and care 89 EJU34212 Chec king th e fuel sy stem W ARNI NG EWJ0038 1 Leaking fuel can result in fire or explosion. ● Check for fuel leakage regularly. ● If any fuel leakage is found, the fuel sys- tem must be repaired by a qualified me - chanic. Improper repairs can make the watercraft unsafe to operate. Check the fuel system for le[...]

Maintenance and care 90 If the steering is stiff or misadjus ted, have a Yamaha dealer service it. EJU36590 Chec king th e shift ca ble Place the shift lever in the reverse positi on. Make sure that the reverse gate m akes con- tact with the stopper. If the reverse gate does not make contact with the stopper, have a Yamaha dealer service it. EJU370[...]

Maintenance and care 91 (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- inal position. (5) Install the front han dlebar cover, and then install the eight s[...]

Maintenance and care 92 (5) Install the front and rear handl ebar cov- ers as show n in the illustration, a nd then install the ten screws . EJU37041 Cleaning and a djusting the spar k plugs W ARNI NG EWJ0035 0 Be careful not to dam age the insulator when removing or installing a spark plug. A damaged insulator could allow sparks to escape, which c[...]

Maintenance and care 93 TIP: If removing the spark plug c ap nearest the stern, remove the plastic tie that i s securing the wiring harness before removi ng the cap. (4) Remove the spark plug. Measure the spark plug g ap with a wire thickness gaug e. Replace the spa rk plug or adjust the gap to spec ification if neces- sar y. To install a spark plu[...]

Maintenance and care 94 outer cable, and the n adjust the throttle ca - ble free play. (See page 90 for adjustment procedures.) ● Steering cable (handlebar end) ● Steering cable (jet thrust nozzle end) ● QSTS rod (jet thrust nozzle end) ● Shift cable (shift lever end) ● Shift cable (reverse gate end) ● Intermediate housing Fill the inte[...]

Maintenance and care 95 EJU34452 Chec king t he bat tery Check the level of the battery ele ctrolyte and make sure that the negativ e ( – ) and positive (+) battery leads are tightened securely. W ARNI NG EWJ0079 1 Battery electrolyte is poisonous and d an- gerous, causing severe bur ns, etc. Elec- trolyte contains sulfuric acid. Avoid contact wi[...]

Maintenance and care 96 To install the battery: (1) Place the battery in the battery compart- ment. Connect the red lead to the positive (+) battery terminal, and then connect the black lead to the negative ( – ) battery ter- minal. NO TICE: Rever sal of the battery leads will damage the electrical parts. [ECJ002 61] (2) Connect the breath er hos[...]

Specifications 97 EJU34542 Specificatio ns Watercraft capacity: Maximu m peo ple on bo ard: 3 pers on Maximu m load capacit y: 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 SH O 1240 mm (48.8 in) Dry weigh t: FX SHO 3 76 kg (829 lb) FX Cruis er SHO 381 kg ( 840 lb) Per[...]

Trouble recove ry 98 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. EJU36982 Trouble[...]

Trouble recovery 99 Engine runs irregu- larly or stalls Fuel Empty Refill as soon as pos- sible 57 Stale or contaminat- ed Hav e ser viced by Y amaha dealer 89 Fuel tank Water or dir t present Hav e ser viced by Y amaha dealer 89 Spark plug Fouled or defectiv e Replace 92 Incorrect heat range Replac e 92 Gap incorrect Adjust 92 Spark plug cap Loose[...]

Trouble recove ry 100 Wat erc r af t sl o w o r 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 41 Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 101 Impeller damaged or worn Hav e ser viced by Y amaha dealer 101 Engine ove[...]

Trouble recovery 101 EJU34620 Emerge ncy procedure s EJU34631 Cleaning the je t intake a nd impeller W ARNI NG EWJ0078 0 Before attempting to remove weeds or de- bris from the jet intake or impeller area, shut the engine off and remove the clip from the engine shut-off switch. Severe in- jury or death could result from coming in contact with the ro[...]

Trouble recove ry 102 (2) Remove any weeds or debris from around the jet intake, drive shaft, impel- ler, jet pum p housing, and jet thrus t noz- zle. If debris is difficult to remove, consult a Yamaha dealer. EJU34641 Jumping the battery If the watercraft battery ha s run down, the en- gine can be started using a 12-volt booster battery and jumper[...]

Trouble recovery 103 (2) Remove the electric al box cover. (3) Remove the cap on the electrical box. (4) Replace the blown fuse with the spare fuse of the correct amperage by using the fuse puller on the reverse side of the cap. WARNING! Do not use fuses of higher amperage than recommended. Substi- tution with a fuse that has an improper rating can[...]

Trouble recove ry 104 EJU34711 Towing the watercraft W ARNI NG EWJ0081 1 ● The operator of the tow ing boat must keep speed to a minimum and avoid tr af- fic or obstacles which could be a hazard to the operator on the watercr aft. ● The towline should be long enough so that the watercraft will not collide with the towing boat when slowing down.[...]

Consumer information 105 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 106 THIS W ARRA NTY GIVES Y OU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND Y OU MA Y ALSO HA VE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH V AR Y FROM 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 107 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 for e x[...]

Index A Air filter element .......................... ............. 89 Analog s peedometer/ta chometer ............. 45 Analog s peedomet er/tachometer and indica tor lights .................... ................. .. 45 Approval lab el of emission cont rol certificate ..................... ................. .......... 2 B Battery .................. [...]

Index Lubricat ion.................. ................. ............. 84 Lubricat ion points ............ ................. ........ 93 M Main co mponents , location o f .......... ........ 26 Mainten ance and adjustments ................. 85 Manufac tured date lab el................... .......... 3 Multifun ction inform ation center ....... .. 44, [...]

Index YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) .. ................. ................. ........... 107 Yamaha Se curity Syste m ....................... .. 39 Yamaha Se curity Syste m settings ... ........ 40 UF1W11E0.book P age 3 Tues day, May 27, 2008 8:50 AM[...]

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