Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1
Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number ........................................... 1
Hull Identification Number (HIN) ........ 1
Engine serial number ........................ 1
Model information ........................... 2
Builder’s plate .................................... 2
Important labels .............................. 3
Warning labels ................................... 4
Other labels ....................................... 8
Safety information ........................... 10
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft ............................ 10
Cruising limitations ....................... 11
Operation requirements ............... 12
Recommended equipment ........... 14
Hazard information ....................... 15
Watercraft characteristics ............. 15
Water-skiing ................................. 17
Safe boating rules ........................ 19
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly ................................ 19
Features and functions ................... 20
Location of main components ...... 20
Operation of controls and
other functions ........................... 24
Seats ............................................... 24
Hood ................................................ 25
Fuel tank filler cap ........................... 26
Remote control transmitter .............. 26
Engine stop switch .......................... 27
Engine shut-off switch ..................... 27
Start switch ...................................... 27
Throttle lever ................................... 28
Cooling water pilot outlets ............... 28
Steering system ............................... 28
Tilt lever ........................................... 29
Shift lever ......................................... 29
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector ........................................ 30Handgrip .......................................... 32
Reboarding step ............................... 32
Bow eye ........................................... 32
Stern eyes ....................................... 33
Pull-up cleats
(for FX Cruiser High Output) ........ 33
Yamaha Engine Management
System (YEMS) ........................... 33
Yamaha Security System ................ 33
Multifunction information center ...... 34
Storage compartments .................... 45
Operation ......................................... 49
Fuel and oil .................................. 49
Gasoline .......................................... 49
Engine oil ......................................... 50
Filling the fuel tank .......................... 50
Pre-operation checks ................... 51
Pre-operation check list ................... 51
Pre-operation check points .............. 53
Operation ..................................... 61
Engine break-in ............................... 61
Launching the watercraft ................. 61
Starting the engine .......................... 61
Stopping the engine ........................ 63
Leaving the watercraft ..................... 63
Operating your watercraft ............ 64
Getting to know your watercraft ....... 64
Learning to operate your
watercraft ..................................... 64
Riding with passengers ................... 65
Starting the watercraft ..................... 65
Boarding and starting in
deep water ................................... 66
Capsized watercraft ......................... 69
Turning the watercraft ..................... 70
Stopping the watercraft ................... 72
Beaching the watercraft ................... 72
Docking the watercraft ..................... 72
Reverse on waterways ..................... 72
Rough water operation .................... 73
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EJU30260
Identification numbers
Record the Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number, Hull Identification Number (HIN), and
engine serial number in the spaces provided
for assistance when ordering spare parts from
a Yamaha dealer. Also record and keep these
ID numbers in a separate place in case your
watercraft is stolen.
EJU30281Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number
The PRI-ID number is stamped on a plate at-
tached inside the engine compartment.
MODEL:
FX1100-F (FX High Output)
FX1100A-F (FX Cruiser High Output)
EJU30300Hull Identification Number (HIN)
The HIN is stamped on a plate attached to the
aft deck.
EJU30310Engine serial number
The engine serial number is stamped on a
plate attached to the engine unit.
1Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number loca-
tion
1Hull Identification Number (HIN) location
1Engine serial number location
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squeezed. (See page 33 for Yamaha Security
System lock and unlock mode selection pro-
cedures.)
EJU31210Throttle lever
Squeeze the throttle lever to increase engine
speed.
Release the throttle lever to decrease engine
speed or to return it to the idle position.
EJU31240Cooling water pilot outlets
This watercraft is equipped with cooling water
pilot outlets.
When the engine is running, cooling water is
circulated in the engine, and then it is dis-
charged from the pilot outlets.
To check for proper operation of the cooling
system, check that water is being discharged
from the port (left) pilot outlet. If water is not
being discharged from this outlet, cooling wa-
ter may not be circulating in the engine. Whenthis occurs, stop the engine and check for the
cause. (See pages 40 and 94 for more infor-
mation.)
NOTE:
If the cooling water passages are dry, it will
take about 60 seconds for the water to
reach the outlet after the engine is started.
Water discharge may not be constant at
idle, therefore, open the throttle a little to
check that water discharges properly.
Water discharge may not be constant at the
starboard (right) pilot outlet, however, if it is
constant at the port (left) pilot outlet, the
cooling system is operating normally.
EJU31260Steering system
Your watercraft can be steered by turning the
handlebars in the direction you wish to travel.
When the handlebars are turned, the angle of
the jet thrust nozzle is changed, and the direc-
tion of the watercraft is changed accordingly.
Since the strength of the jet thrust determines1Throttle lever
1Handlebar
2Jet thrust nozzle
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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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engine shut-off switch. Severe injury or
death could result from coming in contact
with the rotating parts of the jet pump.
CAUTION:
ECJ00951
If you cannot locate and correct the cause
of the overheating, consult a Yamaha deal-
er. Continuing to operate at higher speeds
could result in severe engine damage.
NOTE:
Press any button on the multifunction informa-
tion center to stop the buzzer.
EJU36321Exhaust temperature warning indicator
This model is equipped with an exhaust tem-
perature warning system.
If the exhaust temperature becomes too hot,
the “WARNING” indicator light and the ex-haust temperature warning indicator begin to
blink, and the buzzer sounds intermittently.
If this occurs, reduce the engine speed and
return to shore to allow the exhaust system to
cool down.
CAUTION:
ECJ00960
This model is equipped with a catalytic
converter.
If the “WARNING” indicator light, exhaust
temperature warning indicator, and buzzer
come on, reduce the engine speed (below
6000 r/min), return to shore, and have a
Yamaha dealer check the watercraft.
NOTE:
Press any button on the multifunction informa-
tion center to stop the buzzer.
EJU35131Check engine warning indicator
If a sensor malfunction or a short circuit is de-
tected, the “WARNING” indicator light and the
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check engine warning indicator begin to blink,
and the buzzer sounds intermittently.
If this occurs, reduce the engine speed, return
to shore, and have a Yamaha dealer check
the engine.
NOTE:
Press any button on the multifunction informa-
tion center to stop the buzzer.
EJU35033Right multifunction display and operation
buttons (for FX Cruiser High Output)
The right multifunction display shows the fol-
lowing information.
Compass
Average speed
Tripmeter
Trip timer
Fuel consumption per hour
Fuel consumption per kilometer/mile
Water temperature
Air temperatureThe following operation buttons are on the
right side of the multifunction information cen-
ter.
To switch the display mode, push the
“Mode/Reset” button for less than 1 second.
The display mode changes in the following or-
der.
Compass → Average speed → Tripmeter →
Trip timer → Fuel consumption per hour →
Fuel consumption per kilometer/mile → Water
temperature → Air temperature
NOTE:
To switch the display units between kilome-
ters/liters/degrees Celsius and miles/gal-
lons/degrees Fahrenheit, push the
“Volt/Hour” button for at least 1 second,
within 10 seconds after the multifunction in-
formation center starts operating.
The “SPEED” indicator light blinks three
times if miles/gallons/degrees Fahrenheit
are selected as the display units when the
multifunction information center starts oper-
1“Mode/Reset” button
2“Start/Stop” button
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Fuel consumption per hour
This display shows the current fuel consump-
tion in gallons per hour “G/HR” or liters per
hour “L/HR”.
Fuel consumption per kilometer/mile
This display shows the current fuel consump-
tion in gallons per mile “G/MILE” or liters per
kilometer “L/KM”.
NOTE:
The actual fuel consumption varies depend-
ing on the operating conditions. Use this func-
tion as a reference only.
Water temperature
This display shows the ambient water temper-
ature “L TEMP” (lake temperature).
Air temperature
This display shows the ambient air tempera-
ture “E TEMP” (environmental temperature).
Average speed/Tripmeter/Trip timer
modes
Average speed, distance traveled, and trip
time are recorded once measurements have
started, regardless of the current display.
To start the measurements, push the
“Start/Stop” button for less than 1 second.
The beeper sounds once.
To stop the measurements, push the
“Start/Stop” button for less than 1 second.
The beeper sounds once. To restart the mea-
surements, push the “Start/Stop” button for
less than 1 second. The beeper sounds once.
To reset the displays, push the “Mode/Reset”
button for at least 2 seconds while the mea-
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