2009 YAMAHA FX HO CRUISER check engine

Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1
Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number ........................................... 1
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ...... 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 ................... 21
Location of main components ...... 21
Operation of controls and other
functions .................................... 25
Seats ............................................... 25
Hood ................................................ 26
Fuel tank filler cap ........................... 26
Remote control transmitter .............. 26
Engine stop switch .......................... 27
Engine shut-off switch ..................... 27
Start switch ...................................... 28
Right handlebar switches ................ 28
Throttle lever ................................... 29
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 29
Steering system ............................... 30
Tilt lever ........................................... 30
Shift lever ........................................ 31Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector ........................................ 31
Handgrip .......................................... 33
Reboarding step .............................. 33
Bow eye ........................................... 33
Stern eyes ....................................... 34
Pull-up cleats
(for FX Cruiser High Output) ........ 34
Yamaha Engine Management
System (YEMS) ........................... 34
Yamaha Security System ................ 34
No-wake mode ................................ 36
Cruise assist .................................... 37
Multifunction information center ...... 39
Storage compartments .................... 45
Operation ......................................... 48
Fuel and oil .................................. 48
Fuel ................................................. 48
Engine oil ......................................... 49
Pre-operation checks ................... 50
Pre-operation check list ................... 50
Pre-operation check points .............. 52
Operation ..................................... 60
Engine break-in ............................... 60
Launching the watercraft ................. 60
Starting the engine .......................... 60
Stopping the engine ........................ 61
Shifting ............................................ 62
Leaving the watercraft ..................... 62
Operating your watercraft ............ 63
Getting to know your watercraft ....... 63
Learning to operate your
watercraft ..................................... 63
Riding with passengers ................... 64
Starting the watercraft ..................... 64
Boarding and starting in deep
water ............................................ 65
Capsized watercraft ......................... 68
Turning the watercraft ..................... 69
Stopping the watercraft ................... 70
Beaching the watercraft ................... 71
Docking the watercraft ..................... 71
Reverse on waterways .................... 71
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Table of contents
Operating in weeded areas ............. 72
Post-operation care ...................... 72
Transporting ................................. 73
Maintenance and care ..................... 74
Storage ......................................... 74
Flushing the cooling system ............ 74
Lubrication ....................................... 75
Battery ............................................. 75
Cleaning the watercraft ................... 75
Maintenance and adjustments ..... 76
Owner’s/operator’s manual and
tool kit ........................................... 76
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 77
Checking the fuel system ................ 79
Engine oil and oil filter ..................... 79
Air filter element .............................. 79
Checking the jet thrust nozzle
angle ............................................ 79
Checking the shift cable .................. 80
Checking and adjusting the throttle
cable ............................................ 80
Cleaning and adjusting the spark
plugs ............................................ 82
Lubrication points ............................ 84
Checking the battery ....................... 86
Fuel injection system ....................... 87
Specifications .................................. 88
Specifications ................................ 88
Trouble recovery ............................. 89
Troubleshooting ........................... 89
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 89
Emergency procedures ................ 92
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ........................................ 92
Jumping the battery ......................... 93
Replacing the fuses ......................... 93
Towing the watercraft ...................... 95
Submerged watercraft ..................... 95
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Safety information
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certain kinds of accidents and that it could
injure you in others.
A helmet is designed to provide some head
protection. Although helmets cannot protect
against all foreseeable impacts, a helmet
might reduce your injuries in a collision with
a boat or other obstacle.
A helmet may have potential safety haz-
ards, as well. Falling into the water could
risk the chance of the helmet catching wa-
ter, commonly known as “bucketing”, and
the resulting strain on your neck could
cause choking, severe and permanent neck
injuries, or death. A helmet could also in-
crease the risk of an accident if it reduces
your vision or hearing, or if it distracts you or
increases your fatigue.
How should you decide if a helmet’s poten-
tial safety benefits outweigh its potential
risks for you? Consider your particular
riding conditions. Consider factors such as
your riding environment and your riding
style and ability. Also consider the likeli-
hood of traffic congestion, and the water
surface conditions.
If you decide to wear a helmet based upon
your riding circumstances, choose one
carefully. Look for a helmet designed for
personal watercraft use, if possible. If you
will be engaging in closed-course competi-
tion, follow the helmet requirements of the
sanctioning organization.

Never operate the watercraft after consum-
ing alcohol or taking other drugs.

For reasons of safety and proper care of the
watercraft, always perform the pre-opera-
tion checks listed on page 50 before operat-
ing the watercraft.

The operator and passengers should al-
ways keep their feet on the floor of the foot-
well when the watercraft is in motion. Liftingyour feet increases the chances of losing
your balance, or hitting objects outside the
watercraft with your feet. Do not give a ride
to children if their feet cannot reach the floor
of the footwell.

The passengers should hold on firmly, ei-
ther to the person in front of them or to the
handgrip provided.

Never allow a passenger to ride in front of
the operator.

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 (lanyard) to
your left wrist and keep it free from the han-
dlebars so that the engine stops if you, the
operator, fall off. After riding, remove the
engine shut-off cord (lanyard) from the wa-
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System ” on page 34 for information on using
the remote control transmitter.)
The Yamaha Security System and low-RPM
mode settings can only be selected using the
remote control transmitter.
Store the remote control transmitter carefully
so it will not be lost. When operating the wa-
tercraft, store the transmitter in the transmitter
holder provided in the watertight compart-
ment.
NOTICE
ECJ00751

The remote control transmitter is not
completely waterproof. Do not sub-
merge the transmitter or operate it un-
derwater. If the transmitter is
submerged, dry it with a soft, dry cloth,
and then check that it is operating prop-
erly. If the transmitter is not operating
properly, contact a Yamaha dealer.

Keep the remote control transmitter
away from high temperatures and do not
place it in direct sunlight.

Do not drop the remote control transmit-
ter, subject it to strong shocks, or place
any heavy items on it.

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the remote
control transmitter. Do not use deter-
gent, alcohol, or other chemicals.

Do not attempt to disassemble the re-
mote control transmitter yourself. Other-
wise, the transmitter may not operate
properly. If the transmitter needs a new
battery, contact a Yamaha dealer.
TIP:

While the engine is running, input from the
remote control transmitter is not received.

If you accidentally lose your remote control
transmitter, contact a Yamaha dealer.
EJU31150Engine stop switch
Push the engine stop switch (red button) to
stop the engine normally.
EJU31161Engine shut-off switch
Attach one end of the engine shut-off cord
(lanyard) to your left wrist, and then insert the
clip on the other end under the engine shut-off
switch (black button). The engine will stop au-
tomatically when the clip is removed from the
1Transmitter holder
1
1Engine stop switch
1
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EJU36710“SET” switch
Push this switch to activate the cruise assist.
(See page 37 for more information.)
EJU36720Up and down switches
Push these switches to increase or decrease
the engine speed while the cruise assist is op-
erating. (See page 37 for more information.)
EJU36730“NO-WAKE MODE” switch
Push this switch to activate or deactivate the
no-wake mode. (See page 36 for more infor-
mation.)
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.
EJU35971Cooling water pilot outlet
This watercraft is equipped with a cooling wa-
ter pilot outlet.When the engine is running, cooling water is
circulated in the engine, and then it is dis-
charged from the pilot outlet.
To check for proper operation of the cooling
system, check that water is being discharged
from the pilot outlet. If water is not being dis-
charged from the outlet, cooling water may
not be circulating in the engine. When this oc-
curs, stop the engine and check for the cause.
(See pages 44 and 92 for more information.)
TIP:

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.
1Throttle lever
1
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To activate the no-wake mode:
TIP:
The no-wake mode cannot be activated im-
mediately after starting the engine. After start-
ing the engine, wait for 5 seconds or more
before activating the mode.
(1) Release the throttle lever.
(2) Check that the shift lever is in the forward
position.
TIP:
The no-wake mode cannot be activated when
the shift lever is in the reverse position.
(3) Push and hold the “NO-WAKE MODE”
switch. When the no-wake mode is acti-
vated, the beeper sounds three times
quickly and “5” (when miles are selected)
or “8” (when kilometers are selected)
starts flashing in the digital speedometer
display. Keep the throttle lever in the idle
position when the no-wake mode is acti-
vated.
TIP:
The digital speedometer display flashes con-
tinually while the no-wake mode is activated.
To deactivate the no-wake mode:
Perform one of the following procedures. The
beeper sounds two times quickly and the dig-
ital speedometer display stops flashing when
the no-wake mode is deactivated.

Push the “NO-WAKE MODE” switch.

Squeeze the throttle lever.
TIP:
The no-wake mode is also deactivated when
the engine is stopped.
EJU37022Cruise assist
The cruise assist is a function for maintaining
a desired engine speed within a fixed range
while operating the watercraft.
1Shift lever
2Forward position
1
21“NO-WAKE MODE” sw itch
1
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EJU35010“L-MODE” indicator light
The “L-MODE” indicator light comes on when
the low-RPM mode is selected. (See page 36
for more information.)
EJU35021Left multifunction display and operation
buttons
The left multifunction display is equipped with
the following functions.The following operation buttons are on the left
side of the multifunction information center.
EJU37081Digital speedometer
The digital speedometer shows the watercraft
speed against water.
To switch the speedometer display between
kilometers and miles, push the “Volt/Hour”
button for at least 1 second, within 10 sec-
onds after the multifunction information center
starts operating.
The “SPEED” indicator light blinks three times
if miles are selected as the display units when
the multifunction information center starts op-
erating, or if the display units are switched to
miles.1“L-MODE” indicator light
1Fuel level meter
2Fuel level warning indicator
3Hour meter/voltmeter
4Digital speedometer
5Oil pressure warning indicator
6Check engine warning indicator
7Engine overheat warning indicator
1“Speed/RPM” button
2“Volt/Hour” button
1Digital speedometer
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TIP:
Kilometers are selected as the display units at
the Yamaha factory.
EJU31512Fuel level meter
The fuel level meter is provided for convenient
fuel level checking while riding.
The fuel level meter has eight segments
which show the amount of fuel remaining in
the fuel tank. The display segments of the fuellevel meter disappear two at a time as the fuel
level decreases.
TIP:
The fuel level is most accurate when the wa-
tercraft is sitting level on a trailer or in the wa-
ter.
EJU35061Hour meter/voltmeter
To switch the display between the hour meter
and the voltmeter, push the “Volt/Hour” button
for at least 1 second after the meter is dis-
played for more than 10 seconds.
Hour meter
The hour meter is provided to make it easy to
follow the maintenance schedule.
The meter shows the hours of engine opera-
tion that have elapsed since the watercraft
was new.
1“Volt/Hour” button
1“SPEED” indicator light
1Fuel level meter
1Hour meter/voltmeter
2“Volt/Hour” button
1
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