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EJU10070
FEATURES AND
FUNCTIONS
Location of main components .............. 2-1
Operation of controls and other
functions ................................................... 2-5
Rear seat ................................................ 2-5
Front seat ............................................... 2-6
Hood ....................................................... 2-7
Fuel tank filler cap .................................. 2-7
Remote control transmitter .................... 2-8
Engine stop switch ............................... 2-10
Engine shut-off switch .......................... 2-10
Start switch ........................................... 2-11
Throttle lever ........................................ 2-11
Cooling water pilot outlet ..................... 2-12
Steering system ................................... 2-13
Tilt lever ................................................ 2-14
Shift lever .............................................. 2-15
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector ................................................. 2-16
Handgrip ............................................... 2-18
Reboarding step
(for FX Cruiser High Output) ............... 2-18
Pull-up cleats
(for FX Cruiser High Output) ............... 2-19
Yamaha Engine Management System
(YEMS) ................................................. 2-20
Yamaha Security System/Low-RPM
mode .................................................... 2-20
Multifunction meter ............................... 2-23
Analog speedometer/tachometer and
indicator lights ...................................... 2-24
Left multifunction display and
operation buttons ................................. 2-27
Right multifunction display and
operation buttons
(for FX Cruiser High Output) ............... 2-31
Storage compartments ........................ 2-36
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CAUTION:@ If the remote control transmitter does not
operate when its buttons are pressed,
the battery may be low. Have a Yamaha
dealer replace the battery.
@
EJU22240
Multifunction meter
The multifunction meter is equipped with
the following three main components for
help and convenience in operating the
watercraft.
1
Analog speedometer/tachometer and indicator
lights
2
Left multifunction display and operation but-
tons
3
Right multifunction display and operation but-
tons (for FX Cruiser High Output)
CAUTION:@ Do not run the engine for more than 15
seconds when checking the operation of
the meter on land. The engine could
overheat.
@
NOTE:@ When the multifunction meter starts oper-
ating, the analog speedometer/tachome-
ter makes one sweep, all displays light up
for 2 seconds, and then the meter starts
to operate normally.
The multifunction meter will continue to
operate for 25 seconds after the engine
stops.
@
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Analog speedometer/
tachometer and indicator
lights
This watercraft is equipped with the fol-
lowing meter and indicator lights.
1
Analog speedometer/tachometer
2
“SPEED” indicator light
3
“WARNING” indicator light
4
“RPM” indicator light
5
“UNLOCK” indicator light
6
“L-MODE” indicator light
EJU22250
Analog speedometer/tachometer
The analog speedometer/tachometer can
be used as a speedometer or a tachometer.
To switch between the speedometer and
the tachometer functions, push the “Speed/
RPM” button 1
for at least 1 second when
the multifunction meter is operating.
The “SPEED” indicator light 2
comes on
when the analog speedometer is selected.
The “RPM” indicator light 3
comes on when
the analog tachometer is selected.
NOTE:@ When the analog speedometer/tachometer
is switched to the speedometer function, the
“SPEED” indicator light blinks three times,
and then comes on.
@
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Index
A
Adjusting the fuel injection system ........ 4-23
Analog speedometer/tachometer .......... 2-24
Analog speedometer/tachometer and
indicator lights ....................................... 2-24
Approval label of Emission control
certificate ................................................. 1-4
B
Battery ............................................ 3-10, 4-5
Beaching the watercraft ........................ 3-34
Beverage holder .................................... 2-38
Bilge ........................................................ 3-9
Boarding alone ...................................... 3-26
Boarding and starting in deep water ..... 3-26
Boarding with passengers ..................... 3-27
Bow down.............................................. 2-17
Bow up .................................................. 2-17
Builder’s plate.......................................... 1-3
C
Capsized watercraft .............................. 3-29
Changing the engine oil ........................ 4-12
Check engine warning indicator ............ 2-29
Checking the air filter element............... 4-14
Checking the trolling speed ................... 4-23
Cleaning and adjusting the
spark plugs ............................................ 4-16
Cleaning the jet intake and impeller ........ 5-3
Cleaning the watercraft ........................... 4-6
Connecting the jumper cables................. 5-6
Cooling water pilot outlet .............. 2-12, 3-16
Cruising limitations ................................ 1-14
D
Digital speedometer .............................. 2-27
Docking the watercraft .......................... 3-34
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Emergency procedures ........................... 5-3
Emission control information
(For Canada only) ................................... 1-4
Engine break-in ..................................... 3-17
Engine compartment ............................... 3-6Engine oil ................................................ 3-3
Engine oil level ........................................ 3-7
Engine overheat warning indicator ........ 2-30
Engine serial number .............................. 1-2
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) ............... 3-15
Engine shut-off switch ........................... 2-10
Engine stop switch ................................ 2-10
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ......... 1-21
F
Filling the fuel tank .................................. 3-4
Fire extinguisher .................................... 3-11
Flushing the cooling system .................... 4-1
Front seat ................................................ 2-6
Front storage compartment ................... 2-36
Fuel and oil.............................................. 3-1
Fuel level ................................................. 3-6
Fuel meter ............................................. 2-28
Fuel system ............................................. 4-4
Fuel tank ............................................... 4-11
Fuel tank filler cap ................................... 2-7
Fuel warning indicator ........................... 2-29
G
Gasohol ................................................... 3-2
Gasoline .................................................. 3-1
Getting to know your watercraft ............ 3-22
Glove compartment ............................... 2-37
H
Handgrip ................................................ 2-18
Hazard information ................................ 1-18
Hood........................................................ 2-7
Hour meter/Voltmeter ............................ 2-28
Hull and deck .......................................... 3-6
Hull Identification Number (HIN).............. 1-2
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Identification numbers ............................. 1-1
Important labels ....................................... 1-5
Inspecting and adjusting the
throttle cable.......................................... 4-15
Inspecting the battery ............................ 4-21
Inspecting the fuel system ..................... 4-11
Inspecting the jet thrust nozzle angle .... 4-15
Inspecting the shift cable ....................... 4-15
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