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Hood
The hood release lever 1 is located on
the port (left) side of the watercraft.
To open the hood, pull the hood release
lever up, and then lift the hood up.
To close the hood, push the hood down to
lock it in place.
NOTE:@ Make sure that the hood is properly secured
before operating the watercraft.
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Fuel tank filler cap
To remove the fuel tank filler cap 1, turn it
counterclockwise.
NOTE:@ Make sure that the fuel tank filler cap is
properly secured before operating the water-
craft.
EJU01015
Engine stop switch
Push this switch 1 (red button) to stop
the engine normally.
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Fire extinguisher
Check that there is a full fire extinguisher
on board. The fire extinguisher container 1
is located in the seat storage compartment.
To open the fire extinguisher container
cap 2, turn it counterclockwise.
After inserting the fire extinguisher make
sure that the container cap is tightened
securely.
NOTE:@ See the instructions supplied by the fire
extinguisher manufacturer for checking
the fire extinguisher. Always keep the
extinguisher in the fire extinguisher con-
tainer.
Always carry a fire extinguisher on board.
A fire extinguisher is not standard equip-
ment with this watercraft. If you do not
have one, contact a Yamaha dealer or a
fire extinguisher dealer to obtain one
meeting the proper specifications.
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CAUTION:@ If the watercraft capsizes, release the
throttle lever immediately. Oil could flow
into the air filter case and the engine
could be damaged.
1. Remove the clip from the engine shut-off
switch.
2. Swim to the rear of the watercraft. Pull
the watercraft over with your left hand on
the ride plate while pushing down on the
gunwale with your right hand and foot.
NOTE:@ If the port (left) side of the capsized water-
craft is tilting upward, first tilt the watercraft
so the port (left) side is down by using your
weight to press down on the gunwale.
CAUTION:@ Do not turn the watercraft over counter-
clockwise, otherwise water may leak into
the engine and cause damage.
3. Start the engine, and then head for
shore to inspect the engine for water
damage.
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Propulsion system Jet pump
Jet pump type Axial flow, single stage
Impeller rotation Counterclockwise (viewed from rear)
Transmission Constant mesh 1-speed
Jet thrust nozzle horizontal angle Degree 26 + 26
Jet thrust nozzle trim angle Degree -10, -5, 0, 5, 10
FUEL AND OIL
Recommended fuel Regular unleaded gasoline
Minimum octane rating PON
RON86
90
Recommended engine oil SAE 10W-30
API SE, SF, SG, SH, SJ
Fuel tank capacity
Total L (US gal, Imp gal) 70 (18.5, 15.4)
Engine oil quantity
With oil filter replacement L (US qt, Imp qt) 2.2 (2.3, 1.9)
Without oil filter replacement L (US qt, Imp qt) 2.0 (2.1, 1.8)
Total amount L (US qt, Imp qt) 4.3 (4.5, 3.8)MODEL
ITEMUnit FX140/FX Cruiser
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