2007 YAMAHA FX HO check engine light

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35
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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The fuel level meter has eight segments
which show the amount of fuel remaining in
the fuel tank.
NOTE:
The fuel level is most accurate when the wa-
tercraft is sitting level on a trailer or in the wa-
ter.
EJU35060Hour meter/voltmeter
NOTE:
To switch the display between the hour meter
and the voltmeter, push the “Volt/Hour” button
for at least 1 second after the meter is dis-
played for more than 10 seconds.
Hour meter
The hour meter is provided to make it easy to
follow the maintenance schedule.The meter shows the hours of engine opera-
tion that have elapsed since the watercraft
was new.
Voltmeter
The voltmeter is provided to display the volt-
age of the battery.
When the battery voltage is normal, the volt-
meter displays approximately 12 volts.
If the battery voltage is less than 8.0 volts,
“LO” is displayed on the voltmeter and if the
voltage is above 18.1 volts, “HI” is displayed
on the voltmeter. If “HI” or “LO” is displayed,
return to shore and, if necessary, have a
Yamaha dealer check the charging system
and the battery.
EJU35072Fuel level warning indicator
If the fuel remaining in the fuel tank drops to
about 13 L (3.4 US gal, 2.9 Imp gal), the low-
est two fuel level segments, the fuel level
warning indicator, and the “WARNING” indi-
cator light begin to blink. The buzzer also
starts sounding intermittently.
If this occurs, refill the fuel tank as soon as
possible.
The warning signals will be cleared when the
engine is restarted after the fuel tank is re-
filled.
NOTE:
Press any button on the multifunction informa-
tion center to stop the buzzer.
1Fuel level meter
1Hour meter/voltmeter
2“Volt/Hour” button
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EJU35122Oil pressure warning indicator
If the oil pressure does not rise to specifica-
tion, the “WARNING” indicator light and the oil
pressure warning indicator begin to blink, and
the buzzer sounds intermittently. At the same
time, the engine speed is limited to help pre-
vent damage.
If this occurs, reduce the engine speed, return
to shore, and then check the engine oil level.
(See page 53 for engine oil level checking
procedures.) If the oil level is low, add enough
engine oil to raise it to the proper level. If the
oil level is sufficient, have a Yamaha dealer
check the watercraft.
NOTE:
Press any button on the multifunction informa-
tion center to stop the buzzer.
EJU36401Engine overheat warning indicator
This model is equipped with an engine over-
heat warning system.
If the engine starts to overheat, the engine
overheat warning system will be activated
and, in some cases, the warning system will
cut the ignition to the engine.
If the “WARNING” indicator light and the en-
gine overheat warning indicator begin to blink,
and the buzzer sounds intermittently, immedi-ately reduce the engine speed and return to
shore.
If the “WARNING” indicator light and the en-
gine overheat warning indicator come on, and
the buzzer sounds continuously, the warning
system will cut the ignition. The engine cannot
be started until it cools down, so it may be
necessary to have the watercraft towed back
to the shore. (See “Towing the watercraft” on
page 97 for towing procedures.)
After the engine cools down, start the engine,
and then check for water discharge at the port
(left) cooling water pilot outlet while the engine
is running. If there is no discharge of water,
shut the engine off, and then check the intake
grate and impeller for clogging.
WARNING
EWJ00050
Before attempting to remove weeds or de-
bris from the intake grate or impeller, shut
the engine off and remove the clip from the
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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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EJU32900
Operating your watercraft EJU32960Getting to know your watercraft
Operating your watercraft requires skills ac-
quired through practice over a period of time.
Take the time to learn the basic techniques
well before attempting more difficult maneu-
vers.
Operating your new watercraft can be a very
enjoyable activity, providing you with hours of
pleasure. However, it is essential to familiar-
ize yourself with the operation of the water-
craft to achieve the skill level necessary to
enjoy riding safely.
Before operating this watercraft, read this
owner’s/operator’s manual, the Riding Prac-
tice Guide, and all warning and caution labels
on the watercraft. Pay particular attention to
the safety information on page 10. These ma-
terials should give you an understanding of
the watercraft and its operation.
Remember: This watercraft is designed to
carry the operator and up to 2 passengers.
Never exceed the maximum load limit or allow
more than 3 persons (or 2 persons if a water-
skier is being pulled) to ride the watercraft at
any time.
EJU33000Learning to operate your watercraft
Before operating the watercraft, always per-
form the pre-operation checks listed on page
51. The short time spent checking the water-
craft will reward you with added safety and re-
liability.
Check local laws before operating your water-
craft.Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep
a safe distance away from people, objects,
and other watercraft. Select a wide area to
learn in, where there is good visibility and light
boat traffic.
Use the buddy system—operate with some-
one nearby. Scan constantly for people, ob-
jects, and other watercraft. Be alert for
conditions that limit your visibility or block your
vision of others.
Attach the engine shut-off cord to your left
wrist and keep it free from the handlebars so
that the engine stops if you, the operator, fall
off.
Wear a personal flotation device (PFD). All
riders must wear a PFD that is approved by
the appropriate authorities and is suitable for
personal watercraft use.
Wear protective clothing. Severe internal inju-
ries can occur if water is forced into body cav-
ities as a result of falling into the water or
being near the jet thrust nozzle. Normal swim-
wear does not adequately protect against
forceful water entry into the rectum and vagi-
na. All riders must wear a wetsuit bottom or
clothing that provides equivalent protection.
Such clothing includes thick, tightly woven,
sturdy and snug-fitting apparel such as den-
im, but does not include spandex or similar
fabrics, like those used in bicycle shorts. A full
wetsuit can also protect against hypothermia Maximum load:
240 kg (530 lb)
Load is the total weight of cargo, oper-
ator, and passengers.
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leave it in direct sunlight. Leave it in a
well-ventilated area with the watercraft
in a horizontal position.

Tighten the fuel tank filler cap securely
after refueling.

If you should swallow some gasoline, in-
hale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get gaso-
line in your eyes, get immediate medical
attention.

If any gasoline spills on your skin or
clothing, immediately wash the affected
area with soap and water and change
your clothes.
Add approximately 550 ml (18.6 US oz, 19.4
Imp oz) of Yamaha Fuel Stabilizer and Condi-
tioner to the fuel tank, and then top it off with
fresh gasoline.
CAUTION:
ECJ00140
Use only Yamaha Fuel Stabilizer and Con-
ditioner, otherwise the catalytic converter
could be seriously damaged.
EJU33680Battery
If the watercraft will not be used for more than
a month, remove the battery from the water-
craft and store it in a cool, dry place.
(1) Disconnect the negative (–) battery lead
first, then the positive (+) battery lead and
breather hose, and then remove the bat-
tery from the watercraft.
(2) Clean the battery casing using fresh wa-
ter.
(3) If the battery terminals are dirty or corrod-
ed, clean them with a wire brush.
(4) Fully charge the battery.
(5) Apply Yamaha Marine Grease or
Yamaha Grease A to the battery termi-
nals, and then store the battery in a cool,
dry place.(6) Check the battery at least once every 2
months and fully charge it if necessary.
CAUTION:
ECJ00100
Always keep the battery charged. Storing
a discharged battery can cause permanent
battery damage.
To check the condition of the battery, check
the specific gravity of the electrolyte or mea-
sure the voltage at both battery terminals.
Charge the battery if the voltage is less than
12 volts.
It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer
check the specific gravity and charge the bat-
tery. If you maintain the battery yourself, be
sure to read and follow the instructions provid-
ed with the battery tester and charger you
use.
EJU33730Cleaning the watercraft
Clean the watercraft before storing it for a long
period.
(1) Wash down the hull, handlebars, and jet
unit with fresh water.
(2) Rinse the engine and bilge area with
fresh water. Drain all of the water and
wipe up any remaining moisture with
clean, dry rags.
CAUTION:
ECJ00110
Do not use high-pressure water when rins-
ing the engine and bilge area as severe en-
gine damage could result.
(3) Spray the engine’s exterior with a rust in-
hibitor and lubricant.
(4) Wax the hull with a non-abrasive wax.Specific gravity (for reference):
1.28 at 20 °C (68 °F)
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