2007 YAMAHA FX HO remote control

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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General and important labels
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The following CE marking is located on the back of the remote control transmitter.
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Features and functions
22
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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EJU31090Fuel tank filler cap
To remove the fuel tank filler cap, turn it coun-
terclockwise.
NOTE:
Make sure that the fuel tank filler cap is se-
curely closed before operating the watercraft.
EJU36270Remote control transmitter
The lock and unlock modes of the Yamaha
Security System are selected using the re-
mote control transmitter. (See “Yamaha Se-
curity System ” on page 33 for information on
using the remote control transmitter.)
CAUTION:
ECJ00930
The lock and unlock modes of the Yamaha
Security System can only be selected us-
ing the remote control transmitter. Ob-serve the following precautions to protect
your remote control transmitter:

Store the remote control transmitter
carefully so it will not be lost. When op-
erating the watercraft, use the transmit-
ter holder in the watertight
compartment. If you accidentally lose
your remote control transmitter, contact
a Yamaha dealer.

While the remote control transmitter has
been designed for use in wet environ-
ments, it should not be operated under-
water or submerged for an extended
length of time. If it gets wet, dry it with a
soft, dry cloth.

Keep the remote control transmitter
away from high temperatures and do not
place it in direct sunlight.

Do not drop the remote control transmit-
ter, subject it to strong shocks, or place
any heavy items on it.

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the trans-
mitter. Do not use detergent, alcohol, or
other chemicals.

If the remote control transmitter needs a
new battery or is not operating properly,
contact a Yamaha dealer. Do not attempt
to replace the battery yourself.
1Fuel tank filler cap
1Transmitter holder
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Features and functions
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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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Operation
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EJU32740
Operation
WARNING
EWJ00510
Before operating your watercraft, become
familiar with all of the controls. Consult a
Yamaha dealer about any control or func-
tion that you do not fully understand. Fail-
ure to understand how the controls work
could cause an accident or prevent you
from avoiding an accident.
CAUTION:
ECJ00460
Make sure that the stern drain plugs are
tightened securely before launching the
watercraft.
EJU36140Engine break-in
The engine break-in period is essential to al-
low the various components of the engine to
wear and polish themselves to the correct op-
erating clearances. This ensures proper per-
formance and promotes longer component
life.
CAUTION:
ECJ00440
Be sure to check the engine oil level be-
fore operating the watercraft for the first
time. (See page 53 for engine oil checking
procedures.)
(1) Launch the watercraft and start the en-
gine. (See page 61 for engine starting
procedures.)
(2) For the first 5 minutes, run the engine at
trolling speed only. For the 30 minutes of
operation after that, keep the engine
speed below 5000 r/min. For the 1 hour of
operation after that, keep the engine
speed below 8000 r/min.
(3) Proceed with normal operation.
CAUTION:
ECJ00430
Failure to follow the engine break-in pro-
cedure could result in reduced engine life
or even severe engine damage.
EJU32801Launching the watercraft
When launching the watercraft, make sure
that there are no obstacles behind you.
Use the remote control transmitter to select
the unlock mode. (See page 33 for Yamaha
Security System lock and unlock mode selec-
tion procedures.)
After the watercraft is in the water, start the
engine. Shift into reverse and move the water-
craft back slowly. If there are waves, some-
one should make sure that the watercraft is
not pushed into the trailer before backing
away.
EJU36340Starting the engine
WARNING
EWJ00560
Never start the engine or let it run for any
length of time in an enclosed area. Ex-
haust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a
colorless, odorless gas that may cause
loss of consciousness and death within a
short time. Always operate the watercraft
in an open area.
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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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