2007 YAMAHA FX HO warning

Important manual information
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To the owner/operator
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha watercraft.
This owner’s/operator’s manual contains in-
formation you will need for proper operation,
maintenance, and care. If you have any ques-
tions about the operation or maintenance of
your watercraft, please consult a Yamaha
dealer.
This manual is not a course on boating safety
or seamanship. If this is your first watercraft,
or if you are changing to a type of watercraft
you are not familiar with, for your own comfort
and safety, please ensure that you obtain
proper training or practice before operating
the watercraft by yourself. In addition, a
Yamaha dealer or boating organization will be
pleased to recommend local sea schools, or
competent instructors.
Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing
product improvement, this product may not be
exactly as described in this owner’s/opera-
tor’s manual. Specifications are subject to
change without notice.
This manual should be considered a perma-
nent part of this watercraft and should remain
with it even if the watercraft is subsequently
sold.
In this manual, information of particular impor-
tance is distinguished in the following ways:
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTEN-
TION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!
WARNING
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Failure to follow WARNING instructions
could result in severe injury or death
to the
machine operator, passengers, a bystand-
er, or a person inspecting or repairing the
watercraft.
CAUTION:
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A CAUTION indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to the
watercraft.
NOTE:
A NOTE provides key information to make
procedures easier or clearer.
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WaveRunner FX High Output/
FX Cruiser High Output
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
©2006 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, September 2006
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in USA
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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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EJU35910Warning labels
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Safety information
10
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The safe use and operation of this water-
craft is dependent upon the use of proper
riding techniques, as well as upon the
common sense, good judgment, and ex-
pertise of the operator. Before using this
watercraft, make sure that its use is per-
mitted under local laws, bylaws, and regu-
lations, and always operate the watercraft
in full conformity with any requirements
and limitations imposed. Every operator
should know the following requirements
before riding the watercraft.

Before operating the watercraft, read this
owner’s/operator’s manual, the Riding
Practice Guide, and all warning and caution
labels on the watercraft. These materials
should give you an understanding of the
watercraft and its operation.

Never allow anyone to operate this water-
craft until they too have read this own-
er’s/operator’s manual, the Riding Practice
Guide, and all warning and caution labels.
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Limitations on who may
operate the watercraft

Yamaha recommends a minimum operator
age of 16 years old.
Adults must supervise use by minors.
Know your local operator age and training
requirements.

This watercraft is designed to carry the op-
erator and up to 2 passengers. Never ex-
ceed 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.

Do not operate the watercraft with any pas-
sengers on board until you have consider-
able practice and experience riding alone.
Operating the watercraft with passengers
requires more skill. Take the time to be-
come accustomed to the handling charac-
teristics of the watercraft before trying any
difficult maneuvers.Maximum load:
240 kg (530 lb)
Load is the total weight of cargo, oper-
ator, and passengers.
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Features and functions
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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
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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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the speed and degree of a turn, throttle must
always be applied when attempting a turn, ex-
cept at trolling speed.
This model is equipped with the Yamaha En-
gine Management System (YEMS) that in-
cludes an off-throttle steering (OTS) system.
It will activate at planing speeds should you
attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing
the throttle lever. The OTS system assists in
turning by continuing to supply some thrust
while the watercraft is decelerating, 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 in-
put until you apply throttle again or you reach
trolling speed.
EJU31290Tilt lever
The tilt lever is located in front of the glove
compartment and is used to adjust the tilt of
the handlebars.To adjust the tilt, pull the tilt lever up, and then
move the handlebars up or down to the de-
sired position.
WARNING
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Never touch the tilt lever during opera-
tion, otherwise the handlebars may sud-
denly change position, which may lead
to an accident.

Make sure that the tilt lever returns to its
original position and that the handlebars
are locked in place after adjusting them,
otherwise the handlebars may suddenly
change position, which may lead to an
accident.
EJU31300Shift lever
The shift lever is located on the starboard
(right) side of the watercraft and is used to
control the reverse gate, which allows the wa-
tercraft to move in reverse or forward.
1Tilt lever
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When the shift lever is in the reverse position,
the watercraft can be launched from a trailer,
or backed up out of tight spots where you can-
not turn around easily.
To shift into reverse:
(1) Release the throttle lever and let the en-
gine speed return to idle.
(2) Pull the shift lever toward you.
WARNING
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Make sure that the throttle lever is com-
pletely released and that the engine is at
idle before shifting into reverse.

Do not use the reverse function to slow
down or stop the watercraft as it could
cause you to lose control, be ejected, or
impact the handlebars.

Use reverse for slow-speed maneuver-
ing only.

Make sure that there are no obstacles or
people behind you before shifting into
reverse.

Do not touch the reverse gate while the
shift lever is being operated, otherwise
you could be pinched.
To shift into forward:
(1) Release the throttle lever and let the en-
gine speed return to idle.
(2) Push the shift lever away from you.
EJU31320Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector
The QSTS selector is located at the left han-
dlebar grip and is used to adjust the trim angle
of the watercraft.
Operating the QSTS selector changes the an-
gle of the jet thrust nozzle vertically. This
changes the trim angle of the watercraft.
1Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS) selector
2QSTS selector lock lever
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ahead acceleration when on plane and top
speed are enhanced.
In some conditions, however, the watercraft
may tend to “porpoise” (hop in the water). If
the watercraft is porpoising, select neutral or
bow down.
EJU31360Handgrip
The handgrip provides a handhold for board-
ing the watercraft and for a spotter when fac-
ing rearward.
FX High Output
FX Cruiser High Output
WARNING
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Do not use the handgrip to lift the water-
craft. The watercraft could fall, which
could result in severe injury.
EJU34860Reboarding step
The reboarding step provides a handhold and
footstep for boarding the watercraft.
CAUTION:
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Use the reboarding step only to board the
watercraft in the water. Do not use the re-
boarding step for lifting the watercraft, as
a footstep when the watercraft is on land,
or for any other purpose. The watercraft
can be damaged.
EJU34870Bow eye
The bow eye is located at the bow of the wa-
tercraft.
The bow eye is used to attach a rope to the
watercraft when transporting, mooring, or
towing it in an emergency.
1Handgrip
1Handgrip
1Reboarding step
1Bow eye
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