2009 YAMAHA FX HO CRUISER maintenance

Maintenance and care
86
EJU34452Checking the battery
Check the level of the battery electrolyte and
make sure that the negative (–) and positive
(+) battery leads are tightened securely.
WARNING
EWJ00791
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dan-
gerous, causing severe burns, etc. Elec-
trolyte contains sulfuric acid. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
Antidotes
External: Flush with water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten
egg, or vegetable oil. Call a physician im-
mediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc., well away.
If using or charging the battery in an en-
closed space, make sure that it is well ven-tilated. Always shield your eyes when
working near batteries.
Keep out of the reach of children.
To remove the battery:
Disconnect the negative (–) battery lead first,
then the positive (+) battery lead and breather
hose, and then remove the battery from the
watercraft.
To replenish the battery:
(1) Make sure that the electrolyte level is be-
tween the maximum and minimum level
marks.
(2) If the electrolyte level is low, add distilled
water to raise it to the specified level.
NOTICE: Use only distilled water for
replenishing the battery, otherwise
battery life could be shortened.
[ECJ00241]
To recharge the battery:
NOTICE
ECJ00250
Do not attempt to charge a battery hastily.
Battery life could be shortened.
It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer
charge the battery. If you charge the battery
yourself, be sure to read and follow the in-
structions provided with the battery tester and
charger you use. Grease quantity:
Initial 10 hours or 1 month:
33.0–35.0 cm³ (1.12–1.18 US oz,
1.16–1.23 Imp.oz)
Every 100 hours or 12 months:
6.0–8.0 cm³ (0.20–0.27 US oz,
0.21–0.28 Imp.oz)
1Grease nipple
1
1Maximum level mark
2Minimum level mark
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Maintenance and care
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To install the battery:
(1) Place the battery in the battery compart-
ment. Connect the red lead to the positive
(+) battery terminal, and then connect the
black lead to the negative (–) battery ter-
minal. NOTICE: Reversal of the battery
leads will damage the electrical parts.
[ECJ00261]
(2) Connect the breather hose to the battery.
(3) Secure the battery in place. WARNING!
Fire or explosion could result if the
breather hose is damaged, obstruct-
ed, or not connected properly.
[EWJ00451]
EJU34491
Fuel injection system
If the fuel injection system is malfunctioning,
have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft.
EJU34500Checking the trolling speed
(1) Place the watercraft in the water.
(2) Start the engine and warm it up. Use the
tachometer in the multifunction informa-
tion center to check the trolling speed.
If the trolling speed is out of specification,
have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft.
1Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead
2Negative (–) battery terminal: Black lead
3Breather hose
Trolling speed:
1300 ±100 r/min
3
1
2
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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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