2007 YAMAHA FX HO start stop button

Operation
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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.
CAUTION:
ECJ00480

Never push the start switch while the en-
gine 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 could
be damaged. If the engine does not start
in 5 seconds, release the start switch,
wait 15 seconds, and then try again.
EJU32860Stopping the engine
To stop the engine, release the throttle lever,
and then push the engine stop switch (red
button).
WARNING
EWJ00600
You need throttle to steer. Shutting the en-
gine off can cause you to hit an obstacle
you are attempting to avoid. A collision
could result in severe injury or death.
EJU32881Leaving 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 unauthorized use by
children or others. (See page 33 for Yamaha
Security System lock and unlock mode selec-
tion procedures.)
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Index
A
Air filter element, checking ....................... 84
Analog speedometer/tachometer ............. 35
Analog speedometer/tachometer and
indicator lights ....................................... 35
B
Battery ................................................ 55, 78
Battery, checking...................................... 88
Battery, jumping ....................................... 95
Beaching the watercraft ........................... 72
Beverage holder ....................................... 47
Bilge ......................................................... 54
Boarding alone ......................................... 67
Boarding and starting from a dock ........... 66
Boarding and starting in deep water ........ 66
Boarding and starting in shallow water .... 66
Boarding with passengers ........................ 67
Bow down................................................. 31
Bow eye ................................................... 32
Bow up ..................................................... 31
Builder’s plate............................................. 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 69
Check engine warning indicator ............... 41
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 78
Cooling water pilot outlet .......................... 60
Cooling water pilot outlets ........................ 28
Cruising limitations ................................... 11
D
Digital speedometer ................................. 38
Docking the watercraft ............................. 72
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 94
Engine break-in ........................................ 61
Engine compartment ................................ 53
Engine oil ................................................. 50
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 83
Engine oil level ......................................... 53
Engine overheat warning indicator ........... 40
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord ................................. 59
Engine shut-off switch .............................. 27
Engine stop switch ................................... 27
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 19
Exhaust temperature warning indicator.... 41F
Filling the fuel tank ................................... 50
Fire extinguisher ....................................... 56
Flushing the cooling system ..................... 76
Front storage compartment ...................... 45
Fuel and oil............................................... 49
Fuel injection system ................................ 90
Fuel level .................................................. 53
Fuel level meter ........................................ 38
Fuel level warning indicator ...................... 39
Fuel system .............................................. 77
Fuel system, checking .............................. 83
Fuel tank .................................................. 83
Fuel tank filler cap .................................... 26
Fuses, replacing ....................................... 96
G
Gasohol .................................................... 49
Gasoline ................................................... 49
Getting to know your watercraft ............... 64
Glove compartment .................................. 46
H
Handgrip ................................................... 32
Hazard information ................................... 15
Hood ......................................................... 25
Hour meter/voltmeter ............................... 39
Hull and deck ........................................... 53
Hull Identification Number (HIN)................. 1
I
Identification numbers ................................ 1
Important labels .......................................... 3
J
Jet intake .................................................. 59
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning .............. 94
Jet thrust nozzle angle, checking ............. 85
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 95
L
Labels, other .............................................. 8
Labels, warning .......................................... 4
Launching the watercraft .......................... 61
Learning to operate your watercraft ......... 64
Leaving the watercraft .............................. 63
Left multifunction display and
operation buttons .................................. 37
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft ........................................ 10
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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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