2009 YAMAHA FX HO CRUISER seats

Operation
72
EJU37190Operating in weeded areas
Always avoid operating your watercraft in ar-
eas where weed growth is thick. If traveling in
weeded areas is unavoidable, operate the en-
gine alternately at partial throttle and full throt-
tle. Weeds tend to accumulate more at a
steady speed and at trolling speed. If weeds
clog the intake area and cause cavitation,
clean the jet intake and impeller. (See page
92 for cleaning procedures.)
EJU37091
Post-operation care
To keep your watercraft in top shape, always
take it out of the water after using it and per-
form the following procedures. Leaving the
watercraft in the water for extended periods
will accelerate the rate of normal deterioration
of the jet unit components and hull finish. Ma-
rine organisms and corrosion are some of the
conditions that can adversely affect the life of
many watercraft components.
(1) Remove the watercraft from the water.
(2) Wash down the hull, handlebars, and jet
unit with fresh water.
(3) Remove the seats and check the engine
compartment for water. To drain excess
water, remove the stern drain plugs, and
then raise the bow of the watercraft
enough to allow the water in the bilge to
drain out.
TIP:
This watercraft is equipped with a jet vacuum
bilge draining system and an electric bilge
draining system that remove water from the
engine compartment while you are underway.
However, some residual water will remain,
therefore remove the stern drain plugs to
drain the water. (See page 54 for bilge drain-
ing procedures.)
(4) Place the watercraft in a horizontal posi-
tion.
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(5) Flush the cooling system to prevent it
from clogging with salt, sand, or dirt. (See
page 74 for flushing procedures.)
(6) Rinse the engine and engine compart-
ment with a small amount of water.
NOTICE: Do not use high-pressure
water when rinsing the engine or en-
gine compartment as severe engine
damage could result.
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(7) Wipe the engine and engine compart-
ment dry with a clean cloth (repeat step 3,
if necessary).
(8) Wipe the hull, handlebars, and jet unit dry
with a clean cloth.
(9) Spray a rust inhibitor on metallic parts to
minimize corrosion.
(10) Allow the engine compartment to air dry
completely before installing the seats.
EJU33462
Transporting
Before putting the watercraft on a trailer or
transporting it, be sure to put the shift lever in
the forward position. When transporting the
watercraft on a trailer, secure the tie downs to
the trailer through the bow eye and stern
eyes. NOTICE: Do not attach ropes or tie
downs to any part of the watercraft other
than the bow eye and stern eyes to secure
the watercraft to the trailer. Otherwise, the
watercraft may be damaged. Wrap the
ropes or tie downs with towels or rags
where they touch the body of the water-
craft to avoid scratches or damage. Do not
transport the watercraft with the shift lever
in the reverse position. Otherwise, the re-
verse gate may hit an obstacle, which
could cause damage.
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(5) Install the front and rear handlebar cov-
ers as shown in the illustration, and then
install the ten screws.
EJU37610Cleaning and adjusting the spark
plugs
WARNING
EWJ00350
Be careful not to damage the insulator
when removing or installing a spark plug.
A damaged insulator could allow sparks to
escape, which could result in a fire or ex-
plosion.
The spark plug is an important engine compo-
nent and is easy to inspect. The condition of
the spark plug can indicate something about
the condition of the engine. For example, if
one spark plug has a distinctly different color,
the engine could require servicing. Do not at-
tempt to diagnose any problems yourself.
Have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft.Remove and inspect the spark plugs periodi-
cally; heat and deposits will cause the spark
plugs to slowly break down and erode. If elec-
trode erosion becomes excessive, or if carbon
and other deposits are excessive, replace the
spark plug with the specified plug.
To remove a spark plug:
(1) Remove the seats. (See page 25 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
(2) Open the plastic tie that is securing the
breather hose.
TIP:
Be careful not to drop the plastic tie into the
engine compartment.
Specified spark plug:
LFR6A
1Breather hose
2Plastic tie
2 1
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stall the spark plug cap bolts and tighten
them to the specified torque.
(5) Lift up the breather hose so that it will not
be routed under the engine cover, and
then install the cover and engine cover
screws.
(6) Slide the corrugated tube on the breather
hose toward the bow until it stops, andthen secure the breather hose to the en-
gine cover by closing the plastic tie.
(7) Install the seats in their original positions.
EJU36970Lubrication points
To keep moving parts sliding or rotating
smoothly, coat them with water-resistant
grease.

Throttle cable (handlebar end)
Loosen the adjuster and disconnect the
outer cable from the bracket. Spray a rust
inhibitor into the outer cable. Connect the
outer cable, and then adjust the throttle ca- Spark plug cap bolt tightening torque:
7.6 Nm (0.77 kgf-m, 5.6 ft-lb)
1Engine cover
2Breather hose
1
2
1Corrugated tube
1Plastic tie
Recommended water-resistant grease:
Yamaha Marine Grease/Yamaha
Grease A
1
1
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(2) Remove any weeds or debris from
around the jet intake, drive shaft, impel-
ler, jet pump housing, and jet thrust noz-
zle.
If debris is difficult to remove, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
EJU34641Jumping the battery
If the watercraft battery has run down, the en-
gine can be started using a 12-volt booster
battery and jumper cables.
EJU34662Connecting the jumper cables
WARNING
EWJ01250
To avoid battery explosion and serious
damage to the electrical system:

Do not reverse the polarity of the jumper
cables when connecting to the batteries.

Do not connect the negative (–) jumper
cable to the negative (–) terminal of the
watercraft battery.

Do not touch the positive (+) jumper ca-
ble to the negative (–) jumper cable.
(1) Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to
the positive (+) battery terminals of both
batteries.
(2) Connect one end of the negative (–)
jumper cable to the negative (–) battery
terminal of the booster battery.(3) Connect the other end of the negative (–)
jumper cable to an engine hanger.
(4) Start the engine, and then disconnect the
jumper cables by reversing the steps
above. NOTICE: Never push the start
switch while the engine is running. Do
not operate the start switch for more
than 5 seconds, otherwise the battery
will be discharged and the engine will
not start. Also, the starter motor could
be damaged. If the engine does not
start in 5 seconds, release the start
switch, wait 15 seconds, and then try
again.
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EJU36991
Replacing the fuses
The fuses are located in the electrical box.
To replace a fuse:
(1) Remove the seats. (See page 25 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
1Negative (–) jumper cable
2Positive (+) jumper cable
3Engine hanger
4Booster battery
1
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(2) Remove the electrical box cover.
(3) Remove the cap on the electrical box.
(4) Replace the blown fuse with the spare
fuse of the correct amperage by using the
fuse puller on the reverse side of the cap.
WARNING! Do not use fuses of higher
amperage than recommended. Substi-
tution with a fuse that has an improper
rating can cause extensive electricalsystem damage and possible fire.
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(5) Install the cap.
(6) Install the electrical box cover.
(7) Install the seats.
1Electrical box cover
1
1Electrical box
2Spare fuse
3Fuse
4Cap
1Fuse puller
Fuse amperage:
Battery fuse:
30 A
Main relay drive fuse:
10 A
Electronic throttle valve fuse:
10 A
Security system fuse:
3 A
Main fuse:
20 A
1
2
4 3
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Index
M
Main components, location of .................. 21
Maintenance and adjustments ................. 76
Model information....................................... 2
Multifunction information center ......... 39, 59
N
No-wake mode ......................................... 36
“NO-WAKE MODE” switch ....................... 29
O
Oil pressure warning indicator.................. 44
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 72
Operating your watercraft......................... 63
Operation ................................................. 60
Operation of controls and other
functions ............................................... 25
Operation requirements ........................... 12
Owner’s/operator’s manual and tool kit .... 76
P
Periodic maintenance chart...................... 77
Post-operation care .................................. 72
Pre-operation check list............................ 50
Pre-operation check points ...................... 52
Pre-operation checks ............................... 50
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Pull-up cleats
(for FX Cruiser High Output) ................. 34
Q
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS) ............. 57
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector ................................................. 31
R
Reboarding step ....................................... 33
Recommended equipment ....................... 14
Remote control transmitter ....................... 26
Reverse on waterways ............................. 71
Riding with passengers ............................ 64
“RPM” indicator light................................. 41
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 19
Seat storage compartment ....................... 47
Seats ........................................................ 25
Selecting the operation mode .................. 36
“SET” switch ............................................. 29
Shift cable, checking ................................ 80
Shift lever ................................................. 31Shift lever and reverse gate ..................... 56
Shifting ..................................................... 62
Spark plugs, cleaning and adjusting ........ 82
“SPEED” indicator light ............................ 41
Start switch............................................... 28
Starting the engine ................................... 60
Starting the watercraft .............................. 64
Steering system ................................. 30, 56
Stern drain plugs ...................................... 54
Stern eyes ................................................ 34
Stopping the engine ................................. 61
Stopping the watercraft ............................ 70
Storage..................................................... 74
Storage compartments ............................. 45
Submerged watercraft .............................. 95
Switches ................................................... 58
Switches, right handlebar ......................... 28
T
Throttle cable, checking and adjusting ..... 80
Throttle lever ...................................... 29, 55
Tilt lever .................................................... 30
Towing the watercraft ............................... 95
Transporting ............................................. 73
Trolling speed, checking .......................... 87
Troubleshooting ....................................... 89
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 89
Turning the watercraft .............................. 69
U
“UNLOCK” indicator light .......................... 41
Up and down switches ............................. 29
W
“WARNING” indicator light ....................... 41
Water separator ....................................... 53
Watercraft characteristics ......................... 15
Water-skiing ............................................. 17
Watertight compartment ........................... 47
Y
Yamaha Engine Management System
(YEMS) ................................................. 34
Yamaha Security System ......................... 34
Yamaha Security System settings ........... 35
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