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When the shift lever is in the reverse position,
the watercraft can be launched from a trailer,
or backed up out of tight spots where you can-
not turn around easily.
To shift into reverse:
(1) Release the throttle lever and let the en-
gine speed return to idle.
(2) Pull the shift lever toward you.
WARNING
EWJ00030
Make sure that the throttle lever is com-
pletely released and that the engine is at
idle before shifting into reverse.
Do not use the reverse function to slow
down or stop the watercraft as it could
cause you to lose control, be ejected, or
impact the handlebars.
Use reverse for slow-speed maneuver-
ing only.
Make sure that there are no obstacles or
people behind you before shifting into
reverse.
Do not touch the reverse gate while the
shift lever is being operated, otherwise
you could be pinched.
To shift into forward:
(1) Release the throttle lever and let the en-
gine speed return to idle.
(2) Push the shift lever away from you.
EJU31320Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector
The QSTS selector is located at the left han-
dlebar grip and is used to adjust the trim angle
of the watercraft.
Operating the QSTS selector changes the an-
gle of the jet thrust nozzle vertically. This
changes the trim angle of the watercraft.
1Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS) selector
2QSTS selector lock lever
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There are 5 positions: 2 bow-down positions
(a) and (b), neutral “N”, and 2 bow-up posi-
tions (c) and (d).
To change the trim angle:
(1) Reduce engine speed to 4000 r/min or
less.
(2) Squeeze the QSTS selector lock lever,
and then turn the QSTS selector to the
desired position.
(3) Release the lock lever to lock the QSTS
selector.
CAUTION:
ECJ00010
Do not turn the QSTS selector while oper-
ating the watercraft at full throttle, other-
wise damage could occur to the QSTS.
The neutral “N” position will provide good per-
formance for most operating conditions.To enhance particular types of performance,
select bow down or bow up.
EJU31330Bow down
Turn the QSTS selector to (a) or (b) and the
bow will go down while the watercraft is on
plane.
Bow down puts more of the bow in the water.
This gives the watercraft more “hook”, which
enhances turning performance. This position
will also help the watercraft get up on plane
more quickly.
At higher speeds, however, the watercraft will
have a greater tendency to “bow steer” and
follow waves and wakes in the water. Fuel
economy and maximum speed are also re-
duced.
EJU31340Bow up
Turn the QSTS selector to (c) or (d) and the
bow will go up while the watercraft is on plane.
Bow up puts less of the bow in the water.
There is less water resistance, so straight-
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EJU34880Stern eyes
The stern eyes are located at the stern of the
watercraft.
The stern eyes are used to attach a rope to
the watercraft when transporting or mooring it.
EJU34890Pull-up cleats (for FX Cruiser High
Output)
The pull-up cleats are used to attach a rope to
the watercraft when mooring it.
To use a pull-up cleat, pull it up.
WARNING
EWJ00820
Do not use the pull-up cleats to lift the wa-
tercraft. The watercraft could fall, which
could result in severe injury.
EJU31370Yamaha Engine Management System
(YEMS)
This model is equipped with an integrated,
computerized management system that con-
trols and adjusts ignition timing, fuel injection,
engine diagnostics, and the off-throttle steer-
ing (OTS) system.
EJU36290Yamaha 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 en-
gine can only be started in the unlock mode.
This watercraft is equipped with a remote con-
trol transmitter that is used to select the lock
and unlock modes of the security system.
Since the watercraft is programmed to recog-
nize the internal code from this transmitter
only, the security system mode can only be
changed with this transmitter.
If you lose the remote control transmitter or it
does not operate properly, contact a Yamaha
dealer.
EJU36301Yamaha Security System lock and unlock
modes
The lock and unlock modes of this system can
only be selected while the engine is stopped.
When the lock button on the remote control
transmitter is pressed, the beeper sounds
1Stern eye
1Pull-up cleat
1Remote control transmitter
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once and the “UNLOCK” indicator light goes
off. This indicates the lock mode is selected
and the engine cannot be started.
When the unlock button on the remote control
transmitter is pressed, the beeper sounds
twice and the “UNLOCK” indicator light comes
on. This indicates the unlock mode is selected
and the engine can be started.
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
information center will turn off. If this occurs,
press the lock button on the transmitter to
select the lock mode, and then press the
unlock button again to select the unlock
mode.
While the engine is running, input from the
remote control transmitter is not received.
CAUTION:
ECJ00080
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.
EJU36311Multifunction information center
The multifunction information center is
equipped with the following three main com-
1Lock button
1“UNLOCK” indicator light
1Unlock button
Number
of beepsYamaha Security Sys-
tem modeEngine
can be
started
1 beep Lock NO
2 beeps Unlock YES
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ponents for help and convenience in operat-
ing the watercraft.
CAUTION:
ECJ00941
Do not run the engine for more than 15
seconds without supplying water or over
6000 r/min on land when checking the op-
eration of the multifunction information
center, otherwise the engine could over-
heat.
NOTE:
When the multifunction information center
starts operating, the analog speedome-
ter/tachometer makes one sweep, all dis-
plays light up for 2 seconds, and then it
starts to operate normally.
The multifunction information center will
continue to operate for 25 seconds after the
engine stops.
EJU34930Analog speedometer/tachometer and indi-
cator lights
This watercraft is equipped with the following
meter and indicator lights.
EJU34941Analog 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 for at least 1 second when the multi-
function information center is operating.
The “SPEED” indicator light comes on when
the analog speedometer is selected. The
1Analog speedometer/tachometer and indi-
cator lights
2Left multifunction display and operation but-
tons
3Right multifunction display and operation
buttons (for FX Cruiser High Output)
1Analog speedometer/tachometer
2“SPEED” indicator light
3“WARNING” indicator light
4“RPM” indicator light
5“UNLOCK” indicator light
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EJU34980“WARNING” indicator light
The “WARNING” indicator light blinks or
comes on, together with a warning indicator,
when a malfunction has occurred.
EJU34990“UNLOCK” indicator light
The “UNLOCK” indicator light comes on when
the unlock mode of the Yamaha Security Sys-
tem is selected. The watercraft can be ridden
normally when this light is on. (See page 33
for more information.)
EJU35021Left multifunction display and operation
buttons
The left multifunction display is equipped with
the following functions.
The following operation buttons are on the left
side of the multifunction information center.
1“WARNING” indicator light
1“UNLOCK” indicator light1Fuel level meter
2Fuel level warning indicator
3Hour meter/voltmeter
4Digital speedometer
5Oil pressure warning indicator
6Exhaust temperature warning indicator
7Check engine warning indicator
8Engine overheat warning indicator
1“Speed/RPM” button
2“Volt/Hour” button
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To close the front storage compartment, push
down on the rear of the hood until it latches
securely.
NOTE:
Make sure that the front storage compartment
is securely closed before operating the water-
craft.
EJU35161Glove compartment
The glove compartment is located in front of
the seat.To open the glove compartment, turn the
glove compartment knob, and then lift up the
lid.
To close the glove compartment, lower the lid,
and then turn the glove compartment knob to
lock the lid in place.
EJU31760Seat storage compartment
The seat storage compartment is located un-
der the rear seat. Front storage compartment:
Capacity:
75.0 L (19.8 US gal) (16.5 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
5.0 kg (11 lb)
1Glove compartment knob
1Glove compartment
Glove compartment:
Capacity:
5.5 L (1.5 US gal) (1.2 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
1.0 kg (2 lb)
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To open the seat storage compartment, re-
move the rear seat. (See page 24 for rear seat
removal and installation procedures.)EJU35170Beverage holder
The beverage holder is located on the star-
board (right) side of the watercraft.
NOTE:
Do not place beverages in the beverage hold-
er when operating the watercraft.
EJU35182Watertight compartment
The watertight compartment is located on the
port (left) side of the watercraft.
To open the watertight compartment, turn the
cap counterclockwise.
1Seat storage compartment
Seat storage compartment:
Capacity:
15.0 L (4.0 US gal) (3.3 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
9.0 kg (20 lb)
1Beverage holder
1Watertight compartment cap
2Watertight compartment
Watertight compartment:
Capacity:
2.6 L (0.7 US gal, 0.6 Imp gal)
Load limit:
1.0 kg (2.2 lb)
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