2007 YAMAHA FX HO CRUISER Owners Manual

Safety information
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watch the skier’s hand signals and condi-
tion.
FX High Output
FX Cruiser High Output

Your control while pulling a water-skier is
affected by the skier’s ability, as well as wa-
ter and weather conditions.

When preparing to pull a skier, operate the
watercraft at the slowest possible speeduntil the watercraft is well away from the ski-
er and slack in the ski rope is taken up.
Make sure that the rope is not looped
around anything.
After checking that the skier is ready and
that there is no traffic or other obstacles, ap-
ply enough throttle to raise the skier.

Make smooth, wide turns. The watercraft is
capable of very sharp turns, which could ex-
ceed the abilities of the skier. Keep the skier
at least 50 m (150 ft), about twice the dis-
tance of a standard ski rope, from any po-
tential hazard.

Be alert to the hazard of the ski rope handle
snapping back at the watercraft when the
skier falls or is unable to get up on the skis.

Towing heavy or bulky objects other than
skiers, such as another boat or watercraft,
can cause loss of steering control and cre-
ate a hazardous condition. If you must tow
another boat in an emergency situation, op-
erate slowly and cautiously.
1Handgrip
1Handgrip
1Handgrip
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Safety information
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EJU30970
Safe boating rules
Your Yamaha watercraft is legally considered
a powerboat. Operation of the watercraft must
be in accordance with the rules and regula-
tions governing the waterway on which it is
used.
EJU30990
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly
You share the areas you enjoy when riding
your watercraft with others and with nature.
So your enjoyment includes a responsibility to
treat these other people, and the lands, wa-
ters, and wildlife with respect and courtesy.
Whenever and wherever you ride, think of
yourself as the guest of those around you. Re-
member, for example, that the sound of your
watercraft may be music to you, but it could be
just noise to others. And the exciting splash of
your wake can make waves others won’t en-
joy.
Avoid riding close to shoreline homes and wa-
terfowl nesting areas or other wildlife areas,
and keep a respectful distance from fisher-
men, other boats, swimmers, and populated
beaches. When travel in areas like these is
unavoidable, ride slowly and obey all laws.
Proper maintenance is necessary to ensure
that the exhaust emission and sound levels of
your watercraft will continue to be within regu-
lated limits. You have the responsibility to
make sure that the recommended mainte-
nance in this owner’s/operator’s manual is
carried out.
Remember, pollution can be harmful to the
environment. Do not refuel or add oil where a
spill could cause damage to nature. Remove
your watercraft from the water and move it
away from the shoreline before refueling. And
keep your surroundings pleasant for the peo-
ple and wildlife that share the waterways:
don’t litter!
When you ride responsibly, with respect and
courtesy for others, you help ensure that our
waterways stay open for the enjoyment of a
variety of recreational opportunities.
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Features and functions
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EJU31010
Location of main components
Front view
1Handlebars
2Rear seat
3Front seat
4Footwell
5Sponsons
6Gunwale
7Pull-up cleat (for FX Cruiser High Output)
8Cooling water pilot outlet
9Bow eye
10Hood
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Rear view
1Fuel tank filler cap
2Intake grate
3Speed sensor
4Stern eyes
5Stern drain plugs
6Reverse gate
7Ride plate
8Jet thrust nozzle
9Reboarding step
10Electric bilge pilot outlet
11Cleat
12Handgrip
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Features and functions
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Control system
1Multifunction information center
2Beverage holder
3Rearview mirrors
4Throttle lever
5Shift lever
6Tilt lever
7Glove compartment
8Engine stop switch
9Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
10Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS) selector
11QSTS selector lock lever
12Watertight compartment
13Remote control transmitter
14Start switch
15Engine shut-off switch
16Clip
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Features and functions
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Engine compartment
1Air filter case
2Water separator
3Fuel tank
4Battery
5Flushing hose connector
6Electrical box
7Oil tank
8Muffler
9Spark plugs/Spark plug caps/Ignition coils
10Spark plug lead
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Features and functions
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EJU31020
Operation of controls and other
functions
EJU31040Seats
To remove the rear seat:
Pull the rear seat latch up, and then pull the
seat off.
FX High Output
FX Cruiser High OutputTo install the rear seat:
Insert the projections on the front of the seat
into the stays on the deck, and then push the
rear of the seat down to lock it in place.
To remove the front seat:
(1) Remove the rear seat.
(2) Pull the front seat latch up, and then pull
the seat off.
1Seat latch
1Seat latch
1Seat latch
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To install the front seat:
(1) Insert the projections on the front of the
seat into the stays on the deck, and then
push the rear of the seat down to lock it in
place.
(2) Install the rear seat.
NOTE:
Make sure that the seats are securely in-
stalled before operating the watercraft.
EJU31061Hood
To open the hood, push the hood latch down,
and then lift up the hood.
To close the hood, push the hood down to
lock it in place.
NOTE:
Make sure that the hood is securely closed
before operating the watercraft.
1Hood latch
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