2009 YAMAHA FX HO CRUISER stop start

Maintenance and care
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EJU33490
Storage
WARNING
EWJ00330
Always place the watercraft upright in a
horizontal position when storing it, other-
wise fuel could leak out into the engine or
engine compartment, which could create a
fire hazard.
Storage for long periods of time, such as win-
ter storage, requires preventive maintenance
to ensure against deterioration. It is advisable
to have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha
dealer prior to storage. However, the following
procedures can be performed by the owner.
EJU37202Flushing the cooling system
Flushing the cooling system is essential to
prevent it from clogging with salt, sand, or dirt.
(1) Place the watercraft in a horizontal posi-
tion.
(2) Remove the rear seat and seat storage
compartment. (See page 25 for seat re-
moval and installation procedures.)
(3) Remove the flushing hose connector
cap, and then insert the garden hose
adapter into the flushing hose connector
and turn it until it is securely connected.(4) Connect the garden hose adapter to a
water tap using a garden hose.
TIP:
A garden hose is not included.
(5) Start the engine, and then immediately
turn the water supply on until water flows
out continually from the jet thrust nozzle.
NOTICE: Do not run the engine for
more than 15 seconds without supply-
ing water or over 4000 r/min on land,
otherwise the engine could overheat.
[ECJ01050]
TIP:
If you will be storing the watercraft for a pro-
longed period, such as winter storage, top off
the fuel tank with fresh gasoline and add fuel
stabilizer and conditioner to the fuel tank ac-
cording to the manufacturer’s instruction be-
fore starting the engine.
(6) Run the engine at idling speed for about
3 minutes watching the engine condition.
If the engine stops while flushing, turn the
water supply off immediately and repeat
the above steps. NOTICE: Do not sup-
ply water to the cooling water passag-
es when the engine is not running. The
water could flow back through the
muffler into the engine, causing se-
vere engine damage.
[ECJ00122]
(7) Turn the water supply off, and then force
the remaining water out of the cooling
1Flushing hose connector cap
2Garden hose adapter
3Flushing hose connector
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Index
A
Air filter element ....................................... 79
Analog speedometer/tachometer ............. 40
Analog speedometer/tachometer and
indicator lights ....................................... 40
B
Battery ................................................ 54, 75
Battery, checking...................................... 86
Battery, jumping ....................................... 93
Beaching the watercraft ........................... 71
Beverage holder ....................................... 47
Bilge ......................................................... 54
Boarding alone ......................................... 66
Boarding and starting from a dock ........... 65
Boarding and starting in deep water ........ 65
Boarding and starting in shallow water .... 65
Boarding with passengers ........................ 66
Bow down................................................. 32
Bow eye ................................................... 33
Bow up ..................................................... 32
Builder’s plate............................................. 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 68
Check engine warning indicator ............... 45
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 75
Cooling water pilot outlet .................... 29, 59
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ............... 1
Cruise assist............................................. 37
Cruising limitations ................................... 11
D
Digital speedometer ................................. 42
Docking the watercraft ............................. 71
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 92
Engine break-in ........................................ 60
Engine compartment ................................ 52
Engine oil ................................................. 49
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 79
Engine oil level ......................................... 52
Engine overheat warning indicator ........... 44
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) .................. 58
Engine shut-off switch .............................. 27
Engine stop switch ................................... 27
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 19F
Fire extinguisher ....................................... 55
Flushing the cooling system ..................... 74
Front storage compartment ...................... 45
Fuel .......................................................... 48
Fuel and oil............................................... 48
Fuel injection system ................................ 87
Fuel level .................................................. 52
Fuel level meter ........................................ 43
Fuel level warning indicator ...................... 44
Fuel system, checking .............................. 79
Fuel tank .................................................. 79
Fuel tank filler cap .................................... 26
Fuses, replacing ....................................... 93
G
Getting to know your watercraft ............... 63
Glove compartment .................................. 46
H
Handgrip ................................................... 33
Hazard information ................................... 15
Hood ......................................................... 26
Hour meter/voltmeter ............................... 43
Hull and deck ........................................... 52
I
Identification numbers ................................ 1
J
Jet intake .................................................. 58
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning .............. 92
Jet thrust nozzle angle, checking ............. 79
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 93
L
Labels, important ........................................ 3
Labels, other .............................................. 8
Labels, warning .......................................... 4
Launching the watercraft .......................... 60
Learning to operate your watercraft ......... 63
Leaving the watercraft .............................. 62
Left multifunction display and operation
buttons .................................................. 42
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft .............................................. 10
“L-MODE” indicator light ........................... 42
Lubrication................................................ 75
Lubrication points ..................................... 84
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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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