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Engine oil level
Check the engine oil level before each
use.
CAUTION:@
When checking the engine oil level on
water, be careful of other watercraft,
boats, swimmers, and obstacles. The
water current and wind can cause the
watercraft to move and lead to a colli-
sion.

When checking the engine oil level on
land, supply water to the cooling water
passages. (See page 4-1 for proce-
dures on supplying water.)

Make sure that the engine has enough
oil but do not overfill it. If there is too
little oil, the engine can be damaged. If
there is too much oil, the air filter can
become saturated with oil, perma-
nently damaging the filter and reduc-
ing engine performance. Follow the
checking procedure carefully.

Make sure that debris and water do not
enter the oil tank filler hole. Debris and
water in the engine oil can cause seri-
ous engine damage.
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Checking the engine oil level:
1. Place the watercraft in a horizontal posi-
tion or launch the watercraft, and then
start the engine.
2. Run the engine at trolling speed for
6 minutes or more, and then stop the
engine.
NOTE:@ If the ambient temperature is 20 °C (68 °F)
or less, warm up the engine for an additional
5 minutes.
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3. Remove the rear and front seats. (See
pages 2-5 and 2-6 for seat removal and
installation procedures.)
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Switches
CAUTION:@ Do not run the engine of the watercraft
for more than 15 seconds on land with-
out supplying water, otherwise the
engine may overheat.
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Check the start switch, the engine stop
switch, and the engine shut-off switch for
proper operation.
Push the start switch 1 to start the
engine. As soon as the engine starts run-
ning, push the engine stop switch 2 to ver-
ify that the engine stops immediately.
Restart the engine, and then pull the engine
shut-off cord 5 to remove the clip 4 from
the engine shut-off switch 3 to verify that
the engine stops immediately. (See pages
2-10 to 2-11 for information on proper opera-
tion of the start switch, the engine stop
switch, and the engine shut-off switch.)
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Cooling water pilot outlet
Check that water comes out from the port
(left) pilot water outlet while the engine is
running and the watercraft is in the water.
(See page 2-12 for further instructions.)
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Multifunction meter
Check the operation of the multifunction
meter. (See pages 2-23 to 2-35 for operation
of the meter.)
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3. Attach the clip 1 to the engine shut-off
switch 2 and attach the engine shut-off
cord 3 to your left wrist.
WARNING@ Check that the engine shut-off cord is not
frayed or broken, and keep it free from
the handlebars so the engine stops if the
operator falls off. The engine shut-off
cord may not pull free if wrapped around
the handlebars when the operator falls
off, allowing the watercraft to continue to
run and cause an accident.
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NOTE:@ It is not possible to start the engine with the
clip removed from the engine shut-off
switch.
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4. Push the start switch (green button), and
then release it as soon as the engine
starts to run.
NOTE:@ The engine will not start if the throttle lever is
squeezed.
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CAUTION:@
Never push the start switch while the
engine is running.

Do not operate the start switch for
more than 5 seconds, otherwise the
battery will be discharged and the
engine will not start. Also, the starter
motor may be damaged. If the engine
does not start in 5 seconds, release
the start switch, wait 15 seconds, and
then try again.
@
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Stopping the engine
To stop the engine, release the throttle
lever, and then push the engine stop switch
(red button).
WARNING@ You need throttle to steer. Shutting off
the engine can cause you to hit an obsta-
cle you are attempting to avoid. A colli-
sion could result in severe injury or
death.
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Leaving the watercraft
If leaving the watercraft, select the lock
mode of the Yamaha Security System and
remove the engine shut-off cord to reduce
the chance of accidental starting or unau-
thorized use by children or others. (See
page 2-21 for Yamaha Security System and
low-RPM mode selection procedures.)
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1. Put the watercraft on land in a horizontal
position.
2. Remove the rear seat and seat storage
compartment. (See page 2-5 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
3. Open the flushing hose connector
cap1, and then insert the garden hose
adapter 2 into the flushing hose con-
nector 3 and turn it until it is securely
connected.
4. Connect the garden hose adapter to a
water tap using a hose.
NOTE:@ The garden hose is not included and must
be purchased separately.
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5. Start the engine, and then immediately
turn the water supply on until water flows
out continually from the jet nozzle.
6. Run the engine at idling speed for about
3 minutes watching the engine condition.
If the engine stops while flushing, turn
the water supply off immediately and
repeat the above steps.
7. Turn the water supply off, and then force
the remaining water out from the cooling
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
secure the cap.
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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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Jet unit................................................... 3-15
Jumping the battery................................. 5-5
L
Label location .......................................... 1-5
Launching the watercraft ....................... 3-18
Learning to operate your watercraft ...... 3-22
Leaving the watercraft ........................... 3-21
Left multifunction display and
operation buttons .................................. 2-27
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft .............................................. 1-13
“L-MODE” indicator light........................ 2-26
Location of main components ................. 2-1
Lubrication............................................... 4-3
Lubrication points .................................. 4-18
M
Maintenance and adjustments ................ 4-7
Manufactured date label.......................... 1-4
Model information.................................... 1-3
Multifunction meter ....................... 2-23, 3-16
O
Oil pressure warning indicator............... 2-30
Operating your watercraft...................... 3-22
Operation .............................................. 3-17
Operation of controls and other
functions .................................................. 2-5
Operation requirements ........................ 1-15
Other labels ........................................... 1-11
Owner’s/Operator’s Manual and
tool kit ...................................................... 4-9
P
Periodic maintenance chart................... 4-10
Post-operation checks........................... 3-36
Pre-operation check list........................... 3-5
Pre-operation check points ..................... 3-6
Pre-operation checks .............................. 3-5
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ... 1-1
Pull-up cleats
(for FX Cruiser High Output) ................. 2-19
Q
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS) .......... 3-14Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector.................................................. 2-16
R
Rear seat................................................. 2-5
Reboarding step
(for FX Cruiser High Output) ................. 2-18
Recommended equipment .................... 1-17
Remote control transmitter ...................... 2-8
Replacing the fuse ................................ 4-24
Reverse on waterways .......................... 3-35
Riding watercraft with passengers ........ 3-23
Right multifunction display and
operation buttons
(for FX Cruiser High Output) ................. 2-31
Rough water operation .......................... 3-35
“RPM” indicator light.............................. 2-26
S
Safe boating rules ................................. 1-21
Safety information ................................. 1-13
Seat storage compartment .................... 2-37
Selecting the normal mode/
low-RPM mode...................................... 2-22
Shift lever .............................................. 2-15
Shift lever and reverse gate .................. 3-13
Specifications ........................................ 4-25
“SPEED” indicator light ......................... 2-25
Starting and boarding in shallow
water ..................................................... 3-25
Starting from a dock .............................. 3-25
Starting the engine ................................ 3-19
Starting the watercraft ........................... 3-24
Start switch............................................ 2-11
Steering system ...........................2-13, 3-12
Stern drain plug ..................................... 3-10
Stopping the engine .............................. 3-21
Stopping the watercraft ......................... 3-33
Storage.................................................... 4-1
Storage compartments .......................... 2-36
Submerged watercraft ............................. 5-8
Switches ................................................ 3-16
T
Throttle .................................................. 3-12
Throttle lever ......................................... 2-11
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