2007 YAMAHA FX HO stop start

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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Safety information
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Always consult your doctor on whether it is
safe for you to ride this watercraft if you are
pregnant or in poor health.

Do not attempt to modify this watercraft!
Modifications to your watercraft may reduce
safety and reliability, and render the water-
craft unsafe or illegal for use.

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. After riding, remove the engine shut-
off cord from the watercraft to avoid acci-
dental starting or unauthorized use by chil-
dren or others.

Scan carefully for swimmers and stay away
from swimming areas. Swimmers are hard
to see and you could accidentally hit some-
one in the water.

Avoid being hit by another boat! You should
always take the responsibility to watch for
traffic; other boaters may not be watching
for you. If they do not see you, or if you ma-
neuver more quickly than other boaters ex-
pect, you risk a collision.

Maintain a safe distance from other boats
and watercraft, and also watch for ski ropes
or fishing lines. Obey the “Safe boating
rules” and be sure to check behind you be-
fore making a turn. (See “Safe boating
rules” on page 19.)
EJU30840
Recommended equipment
The following items should be carried on
board your watercraft:

Sound-signaling device
You should carry a whistle or other sound-
signaling device that can be used to signal
other boats.

Visual distress signals
It is recommended that a pyrotechnic de-
vice, which is approved by the appropriate
authorities, be stored in a waterproof con-
tainer on your watercraft. A mirror can also
be used as an emergency signal. Contact a
Yamaha dealer for more information.

Watch
A watch is helpful so you will know how long
you have been operating the watercraft.

Towline
A towline can be used to tow a disabled wa-
tercraft in an emergency.
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EJU30870
Hazard information

Never start the engine or let it run for any
length of time in an enclosed area. Exhaust
fumes contain carbon monoxide, a color-
less, odorless gas that may cause loss of
consciousness and death within a short
time. Always operate the watercraft in an
open area.

Do not touch the hot oil tank, muffler, or en-
gine during or immediately after engine op-
eration; they can cause serious burns.
EJU30920
Watercraft characteristics

Jet thrust turns the watercraft. Releasing
the throttle lever completely produces only
minimum thrust. If you are traveling at
speeds above trolling, you will have rapidly
decreasing ability to steer without throttle.
This model is equipped with the Yamaha
Engine Management System (YEMS) that
includes an off-throttle steering (OTS) sys-
tem. It will activate at planing speeds should
you attempt to steer the watercraft after re-
leasing the throttle lever. The OTS system
assists in turning by continuing to supply
some thrust while the watercraft is deceler-
ating, but you can turn more sharply if you
apply throttle while turning the handlebars.
The OTS system does not function below
planing speeds or when the engine is off.
Once the engine slows down, the watercraft
will no longer turn in response to handlebar
input until you apply throttle again or you
reach trolling speed.
Practice turning in an open area without ob-
stacles until you have a good feel for this
maneuver.

This watercraft is water-jet propelled. The
jet pump is directly connected to the engine.
This means that jet thrust will produce some
movement whenever the engine is running.
There is no “neutral” position. You are in ei-
ther “forward” or “reverse”, depending upon
the shift lever position.

Do not use the reverse function to slow
down or stop the watercraft as it could
cause you to lose control, be ejected, or im-
pact the handlebars.
This could increase the risk of back/spinal
injury (paralysis), facial injuries, and broken
legs, ankles, and other bones. You could
also damage the shift mechanism.
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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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NOTE:
While the engine is running, input from the re-
mote control transmitter is not received.
EJU31150Engine stop switch
Push the engine stop switch (red button) to
stop the engine normally.
EJU31160Engine shut-off switch
Insert the clip, on the end of the engine shut-
off cord, under the engine shut-off switch
(black button). The engine will stop automati-
cally when the clip is removed from the
switch, such as if the operator falls off the wa-
tercraft.
WARNING
EWJ00010

Always attach the engine shut-off cord
to your left wrist and the clip to the en-
gine shut-off switch BEFORE starting
the engine.

To prevent accidental starting of the en-
gine or unauthorized use by children or
others, always remove the clip from the
engine shut-off switch when the engine
is not running.
EJU36280Start switch
Push the start switch (green button) to start
the engine.
NOTE:
The engine will not start when the lock mode
of the Yamaha Security System has been se-
lected, the clip is removed from the engine
shut-off switch, or the throttle lever is
1Engine stop switch
1Clip
2Engine shut-off cord
3Engine shut-off switch
1Start switch
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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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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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