2007 YAMAHA FX HO CRUISER steering

Operation
71
B. Less throttle produces lower thrust, so
the watercraft will turn more gradually.
C. Releasing the throttle lever completely
produces only minimum thrust. If you are
traveling at speeds above trolling, you will
have rapidly decreasing ability to steer
without throttle. You may still have some
turning ability immediately after releasing
the throttle lever, but once the engine
slows down, the watercraft will no longer
respond to handlebar input until you ap-
ply throttle again or you reach trolling
speed.
At trolling speed, the watercraft can be
turned gradually by handlebar position
alone using just the amount of thrust
available at idle.D. If the engine is stopped while riding, there
is no thrust. The watercraft will go straight
even though the handlebars are turned.
You need throttle to steer.
WARNING
EWJ00770

Do not release the throttle lever when
trying to steer away from objects—you
need throttle to steer. A collision could
result in severe injury or death.

When operating at higher speeds, make
gradual turns or slow down before turn-
ing. Sharp high-speed turns may cause
the watercraft to slide sideways or spin,
throwing the operator and passengers
overboard, which could cause an injury.
This model is equipped with the Yamaha En-
gine Management System (YEMS) that in-
cludes an off-throttle steering (OTS) system.
It will activate at planing speeds should you
attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing
the throttle lever (see condition C above).
The OTS system assists in turning by continu-
ing to supply some thrust while the watercraft
is decelerating, but you can turn more sharply
if you apply throttle while turning the handle-
bars. The OTS system does not function be-
low planing speeds or when the engine is off.
Once the engine slows down, the watercraft
will no longer turn in response to handlebar in-
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water passages by alternately squeezing
and releasing the throttle lever for 10 to
15 seconds, making sure not to run the
engine over 6000 r/min.
(8) Stop the engine.
(9) Remove the garden hose adapter and in-
stall the flushing hose connector cap.
EJU33600Lubrication
WARNING
EWJ00260
Do not spray flammable rust inhibitor
products on engine surfaces while the en-
gine is hot. The sprayed substance or pro-
pellants could catch fire.
(1) Remove the seats. (See page 24 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
(2) Remove the air filter case cover and the
air filter element. (See page 84 for air fil-
ter case cover and air filter element re-
moval and installation procedures.)
(3) Spray a rust inhibitor into each intake
opening for 3 seconds.
(4) Install the air filter element in the air filter
case, and then install the air filter case
cover.
(5) Start the engine in a well-ventilated area
and let it run at idle for 15 seconds.
CAUTION:
ECJ00160
Do not run the engine for more than 15
seconds, otherwise the engine could over-
heat.
(6) Lubricate all cables such as the throttle
and steering cables.
NOTE:
Use a suitable marine grease applicator to
pressure-lubricate the cables and purge out
any moisture between the inner and outer ca-
bles.
(7) Lubricate the areas of the watercraft
specified in “Lubrication points” on page
87.
EJU36380Fuel system
WARNING
EWJ00280
GASOLINE AND ITS VAPORS ARE HIGH-
LY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE!

Do not smoke when refueling, and keep
away from sparks, flames, and other
sources of ignition.

Stop the engine before refueling.

Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the
watercraft in a horizontal position.

Do not stand or sit on the watercraft
while refueling in case of fire.

Take care not to spill gasoline. If gaso-
line spills, wipe it up immediately with
dry rags. Always properly dispose of
gasoline-soaked rags.

Avoid overfilling the fuel tank. Stop fill-
ing when the fuel level reaches approxi-
mately 50 mm (2 in) from the top of the
fuel tank. Fuel expands as it warms up
and could overflow if the fuel tank has
been overfilled. If temporarily leaving
the watercraft with a full fuel tank, do not
1Intake opening
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EJU33820Periodic maintenance chart
The following chart gives general guidelines for periodic maintenance. However, maintenance
may need to be performed more frequently depending on your operating conditions.
This “” mark indicates maintenance that you may do yourself.
This “” mark indicates work to be done by a Yamaha dealer.
Item OperationInitial Thereafter every
Page 10
hours50
hours100
hours100
hours200
hours
6
months12
months12
months24
months
Spark plugsCheck, clean, adjust 86
Lubrication pointsLubricate 87
Intermediate hous-
ingLubricate 87
Fuel systemCheck 83
Fuel tankCheck, clean 83
Trolling speedCheck, adjust 90
Throttle shaftCheck—
Cooling water pas-
sagesFlush
*76
Water inlet strain-
erCheck, clean—
Bilge strainerClean—
Electric bilge
pump strainerCheck, clean—
ImpellerCheck—
Jet thrust nozzle
angleCheck, adjust 85
Steering masterCheck—
QSTS mechanismCheck, adjust—
Shift cable and re-
verse gateCheck, adjust 85
Throttle cableCheck, adjust 85
Stern drain plugsCheck, replace 55
BatteryCheck, charge 88
Rubber couplingCheck—
Engine mountCheck—
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EJU34320Checking the jet thrust nozzle angle
Check the handlebars and jet thrust nozzle for
smooth operation.
Turn the handlebars as far as possible to the
right and left and check that the difference of
distances A and B between the jet thrust noz-
zle and the nozzle is within specification.
If the steering is stiff or misadjusted, have a
Yamaha dealer service it.
EJU34340Checking the shift cable
Place the shift lever in the reverse position.
Make sure that the reverse gate makes con-
tact with the stopper on the bracket, and thatthe shift arm makes contact with the reverse
gate.
If the reverse gate does not reach the correct
positions, have a Yamaha dealer service it.
EJU34360Checking and adjusting the throttle
cable
Check that the throttle cable moves back to
the set position smoothly and that the throttle
lever free play is within specification.
(1) Squeeze and release the throttle lever. If
the throttle lever does not return smooth-
ly, have a Yamaha dealer service it.
(2) Adjust the free play by loosening the lock-
nut and turning the adjuster. Difference of A and B:
Maximum 5 mm (0.20 in)
1Stopper
2Shift arm
1Locknut
2Adjuster
3Throttle lever free play
Throttle lever free play:
4.0–7.0 mm (0.16–0.28 in)
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WARNING
EWJ00350
Be careful not to damage the insulator
when removing or installing a spark plug.
A damaged insulator could allow sparks to
escape, which could result in a fire or ex-
plosion.
(5) Install the air filter element in the air filter
case, and then install the air filter case
cover.
EJU34432Lubrication points
To keep moving parts sliding or rotating
smoothly, coat them with water-resistant
grease.

Throttle cable (throttle body end)

Throttle bodies (throttle cable pulley, throt-
tle cam, and return spring)

Throttle cable (handlebar end)
Loosen the adjuster and disconnect the
outer cable from the bracket. Spray a rust
inhibitor into the outer cable. Connect the
outer cable, and then adjust the throttle ca-ble free play. (See page 85 for adjustment
procedures.)

Steering cable (handlebar end)

Steering cable (jet thrust nozzle end)

Jet thrust nozzle pivot shaft

QSTS cable (jet thrust nozzle end) Recommended water-resistant grease:
Yamaha Marine Grease/Yamaha
Grease A
1Adjuster
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Index
Lubrication................................................ 77
Lubrication points ..................................... 87
M
Main components, location of .................. 20
Maintenance and adjustments ................. 79
Model information....................................... 2
Multifunction information center ......... 34, 60
O
Oil pressure warning indicator.................. 40
Operating your watercraft......................... 64
Operation ................................................. 61
Operation of controls and
other functions ...................................... 24
Operation requirements ........................... 12
Owner’s/operator’s manual and tool kit .... 80
P
Periodic maintenance chart...................... 81
Post-operation care .................................. 73
Pre-operation check list............................ 51
Pre-operation check points ...................... 53
Pre-operation checks ............................... 51
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Pull-up cleats
(for FX Cruiser High Output) ................. 33
Q
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS) ............. 58
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector ................................................. 30
R
Reboarding step ....................................... 32
Recommended equipment ....................... 14
Remote control transmitter ....................... 26
Reverse on waterways ............................. 72
Riding with passengers ............................ 65
Right multifunction display and
operation buttons
(for FX Cruiser High Output) ................. 42
Rough water operation ............................. 73
“RPM” indicator light................................. 36
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 19
Seat storage compartment ....................... 46
Seats ........................................................ 24
Shift cable, checking ................................ 85
Shift lever ................................................. 29Shift lever and reverse gate ..................... 57
Spark plugs, cleaning and adjusting ........ 86
“SPEED” indicator light ............................ 36
Start switch............................................... 27
Starting the engine ................................... 61
Starting the watercraft .............................. 65
Steering system ................................. 28, 57
Stern drain plugs ...................................... 55
Stern eyes ................................................ 33
Stopping the engine ................................. 63
Stopping the watercraft ............................ 72
Storage..................................................... 76
Storage compartments ............................. 45
Submerged watercraft .............................. 97
Switches ................................................... 60
T
Throttle cable, checking and adjusting ..... 85
Throttle lever ...................................... 28, 57
Tilt lever .................................................... 29
Towing the watercraft ............................... 97
Transporting ............................................. 75
Trolling speed, checking .......................... 90
Troubleshooting ....................................... 92
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 92
Turning the watercraft .............................. 70
U
“UNLOCK” indicator light .......................... 37
W
“WARNING” indicator light ....................... 37
Water separator ....................................... 54
Watercraft characteristics ......................... 15
Water-skiing ............................................. 17
Watertight compartment ........................... 47
Y
Yamaha Engine Management
System (YEMS) .................................... 33
Yamaha Security System ......................... 33
Yamaha Security System lock and
unlock modes........................................ 33
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