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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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1Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS) selector
Use to select the trim angle of the watercraft.
2QSTS shift lock lever
3Start switch
Push to start the engine.
4Engine shut-off switch
Remove the clip to stop the engine and dis-
able it from starting.
5Clip
Insert into the engine shut-off switch to enable
starting of the engine.
Remove to stop the engine or prevent acci-
dental star ting of the engine or unauthorized
use of the watercraft.
6Rearview mirrors
7Multifunction meter
Use to check watercraft operation.8Shift lever
Use to put the watercraft into forward or
reverse.
9Throttle lever
Use to accelerate and decelerate.
0Tilt lever
Use to adjust the tilt of the handlebars.
AGlove compartment
BRemote control transmitter
CEngine stop switch
Push to stop the engine normally.
DEngine shut-off cord (lanyard)
Attach to wrist so that the engine stops if the
operator falls off the watercraft.
EWatertight compartment
FBeverage holder
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EJU19940
Yamaha Engine Management
System (YEMS)
This model is equipped with an inte-
grated, computerized management system
that controls and adjusts ignition timing, fuel
injection, engine diagnostics, and the Off-
Throttle Steering (OTS) system.
EJU20723
Yamaha Security System/
Low-RPM mode
This watercraft is equipped with a remote
control transmitter 1 that is used to select
the security system and low-RPM mode set-
tings. Since the watercraft is programmed to
recognize the internal code from this trans-
mitter only, the security system setting can
only be changed with this transmitter. If you
lose the remote control transmitter or it does
not operate properly, contact a Yamaha
dealer.
EJU21561
Yamaha Security System
The Yamaha Security System functions to
help prevent unauthorized use or theft of the
watercraft. The engine cannot be started if
the security system is in the lock mode. The
engine can only be started in the unlock
mode.
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Selecting the normal mode/low-
RPM mode
The normal mode and low-RPM mode
can only be selected when the engine is
stopped in the unlock mode. Press the
unlock button for more than 4 seconds to
select the normal mode or low-RPM mode.
Normal mode
If the beeper sounds twice, the normal
mode is activated.
The watercraft can be ridden normally.
Low-RPM mode
If the beeper sounds three times, the low-
RPM mode is activated and the “L-MODE”
indicator light 1 comes on.
Maximum engine speed (r/min) in the low-
RPM mode is limited to approximately 80%
of the maximum engine speed in the normal
mode.
NOTE:@ If neither the start switch nor the remote
control transmitter is operated within
25 seconds after the unlock button is
pressed to select the unlock mode, the
multifunction meter display and the
“L-MODE” indicator light will go off. If this
occurs, press the lock button briefly to
select the lock mode, press the unlock
button briefly to select the unlock mode,
and then press the unlock button again for
more than 4 seconds to select the normal
mode or low-RPM mode.
While the engine is running, input from
the remote control transmitter is not
received.
@
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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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2. For the first 5 minutes, run the engine at
trolling speed only. For the 30 minutes of
operation after that, keep the engine
speed below 5,000 r/min. For the 1 hour
of operation after that, keep the engine
speed below 8,000 r/min.
3. Proceed with normal operation.
CAUTION:@ Failure to follow the engine break-in pro-
cedure could result in reduced engine
life or even severe engine damage.
@
EJU21061
Launching the watercraft
Make sure that there are no obstructions
behind you.
Use the remote control transmitter to
select the unlock mode. (See page 2-21 for
Yamaha Security System and low-RPM
mode selection procedures.)
After the watercraft is in the water, start
the engine. Shift into reverse and move the
watercraft back slowly. If there are waves,
someone should make sure that the water-
craft is not pushed into the trailer before
backing away.
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Starting the engine
WARNING@ Never start the engine or let it run for any
length of time in an enclosed area.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon monox-
ide, a colorless, odorless gas that may
cause loss of consciousness and death
within a short time. Always operate the
watercraft in an open area.
@
1. If the lock mode of the Yamaha Security
System is selected, use the remote con-
trol transmitter to select the unlock
mode. (See page 2-21 for Yamaha Secu-
rity System and low-RPM mode selec-
tion procedures.)
2. Launch the watercraft in water free from
weeds and debris and at least 60 cm
(2 ft) deep.
WARNING@ Never operate in water that is less than
60 cm (2 ft) deep, otherwise you increase
your chance of hitting a submerged
object, which could result in injury.
@
CAUTION:@ Never operate in water that is less than
60 cm (2 ft) deep, otherwise pebbles or
sand could be sucked into the jet intake,
causing impeller damage or engine over-
heating.
@
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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
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Maintenance and adjustments ................ 4-7
Manufactured date label.......................... 1-4
Model information.................................... 1-3
Multifunction meter ....................... 2-23, 3-16
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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
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Throttle .................................................. 3-12
Throttle lever ......................................... 2-11
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