2009 YAMAHA FX SHO remote start

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 outlets ............... 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 SHO) ................... 34
Yamaha Engine Management
System (YEMS) ........................... 34
Yamaha Security System ................ 34
No-wake mode ................................ 36
Cruise assist .................................... 37
Multifunction information center ...... 39
Storage compartments .................... 49
Operation ......................................... 52
Fuel and oil .................................. 52
Fuel ................................................. 52
Engine oil ......................................... 53
Pre-operation checks ................... 54
Pre-operation check list ................... 54
Pre-operation check points .............. 56
Operation ..................................... 64
Engine break-in ............................... 64
Launching the watercraft ................. 64
Starting the engine .......................... 64
Stopping the engine ........................ 65
Shifting ............................................ 66
Leaving the watercraft ..................... 66
Operating your watercraft ............ 67
Getting to know your watercraft ....... 67
Learning to operate your
watercraft ..................................... 67
Riding with passengers ................... 68
Starting the watercraft ..................... 68
Boarding and starting in deep
water ............................................ 69
Capsized watercraft ......................... 72
Turning the watercraft ..................... 73
Stopping the watercraft ................... 74
Beaching the watercraft ................... 75
Docking the watercraft ..................... 75
Reverse on waterways .................... 75
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Control system
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1Remote control transmitter
2Watertight compartment
3Start switch
4Engine shut-off switch
5Clip
6Engine stop switch
7Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
8Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS) selector
9QSTS selector lock lever
10Multifunction information center
11Beverage holder
12Rearview mirrors
13Throttle lever
14Shift lever
15Tilt lever
16Glove compartment17Up switch (for cruise assist)
18Down switch (for cruise assist)
19“SET” switch (for cruise assist)
20“NO-WAKE MODE” sw itch
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The bow eye is used to attach a rope to the
watercraft when transporting, mooring, or
towing it in an emergency.
EJU34880Stern eyes
The stern eyes are located at the stern of the
watercraft.
The stern eyes are used to attach a rope to
the watercraft when transporting or mooring it.
EJU34891Pull-up cleats (for FX Cruiser SHO)
The pull-up cleats are used to attach a rope to
the watercraft when mooring it.
To use a pull-up cleat, pull it up. WARNING!
Do not use the pull-up cleats to lift the wa-
tercraft. The pull-up cleats are not de-
signed to support the watercraft’s weight.
If the pull-up cleats break, the watercraftcould fall, which could result in severe in-
jury.
[EWJ00821]
EJU31370
Yamaha Engine Management System
(YEMS)
This model is equipped with an integrated,
computerized management system that con-
trols and adjusts ignition timing, fuel injection,
engine diagnostics, and the off-throttle steer-
ing (OTS) system.
EJU31381Yamaha Security System
The Yamaha Security System functions to
help prevent unauthorized use or theft of the
watercraft. The engine cannot be started if the
security system is in the lock mode. The en-
gine can only be started in the unlock mode.
The lock and unlock modes of the security
system are selected using the remote control
transmitter that is included with this water-
craft.
TIP:
Since the watercraft is programmed to recog-
nize the internal code from this transmitter
only, the security system setting can only be
changed with this transmitter. If you lose the
remote control transmitter or if it does not op-
erate properly, contact a Yamaha dealer.
1Bow eye
1Stern eye
1
1Pull-up cleat
1
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(See page 26 for information on using the re-
mote control transmitter.)
EJU36771Yamaha Security System settings
The Yamaha Security System settings are se-
lected by pressing the lock or unlock button
on the remote control transmitter briefly.Depending on the selected Yamaha Security
System setting, the “UNLOCK” indicator light
will come on or go off.
TIP:
The lock and unlock modes of this system can
only be selected while the engine is stopped.
LOCK
When the lock button on the remote control
transmitter is pressed briefly, the beeper
sounds once and the “UNLOCK” indicator
light goes off. This indicates the lock mode is
selected and the engine cannot be started.
UNLOCK
When the unlock button on the remote control
transmitter is pressed briefly, the beeper
sounds two or three times and the “UNLOCK”
indicator light comes on. This indicates the
1Remote control transmitter
1Lock button
2Unlock button
1“UNLOCK” indicator light
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unlock mode is selected and the engine can
be started.
TIP:
The beeper sounds two times for the normal
mode or three times for the low-RPM mode.
(See the items in “Selecting the operation
mode” for operation mode information.)
If neither the start switch nor the remote con-
trol transmitter is operated within 25 seconds
after the unlock button is pressed to select the
unlock mode, the multifunction information
center will turn off and enter a standby state.
If the multifunction information center is in the
standby state, start the engine to return the
display and the indicator lights to their state
before the center turned off.
EJU36781Selecting the operation mode
There are two operation modes in the unlock
mode of the Yamaha Security System: the
normal mode and the low-RPM mode. The
normal mode and low-RPM mode can only be
selected when the engine is stopped in the
unlock mode. Press the unlock button on the
remote control transmitter for more than 4
seconds to switch between the normal mode
and the low-RPM mode.
Normal mode
The watercraft can be ridden normally in this
mode.
If the beeper sounds two times, the normal
mode is activated.Low-RPM mode
Maximum engine speed (r/min) in this mode is
limited to approximately 70% of the maximum
engine speed in the normal mode.
If the beeper sounds three times, the low-
RPM mode is activated and the “L-MODE” in-
dicator light comes on.
EJU37011No-wake mode
The no-wake mode is a function that main-
tains the engine speed at a fixed setting for
operating the watercraft at low speeds. This
function can be used only for forward opera-
tion of the watercraft.
Activating and deactivating the no-wake
mode
Activation of the no-wake mode will be con-
firmed by the beeper and the digital speedom-
eter display.
TIP:
The beeps and the flashing digital speedome-
ter display also indicate the activation of the
cruise assist. (See page 37 for more informa-
tion.)
Number of
beepsYamaha Security
System modeEngine
can be
started
Lock NO
Unlock
(normal mode)YES
Unlock
(low-RPM mode)YES
1“L-MODE” indicator light
Number
of beepsNo-wake mode oper-
ationDigital
speedome-
ter display
ActivatedStarts
flashing
DeactivatedStops
flashing
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EJU32742
Operation
WARNING
EWJ00510
Before operating your watercraft, become
familiar with all of the controls. Consult a
Yamaha dealer about any control or func-
tion that you do not fully understand. Fail-
ure to understand how the controls work
could cause an accident or prevent you
from avoiding an accident.
NOTICE
ECJ00460
Make sure that the stern drain plugs are
tightened securely before launching the
watercraft.
EJU36661Engine break-in
NOTICE
ECJ00430
Failure to follow the engine break-in pro-
cedure could result in reduced engine life
or even severe engine damage.
The engine break-in period is essential to al-
low the various components of the engine to
wear and polish themselves to the correct op-
erating clearances. This ensures proper per-
formance and promotes longer component
life.
TIP:
Be sure to check the engine oil level before
operating the watercraft for the first time. (See
page 56 for engine oil checking procedures.)
(1) Launch the watercraft and start the en-
gine. (See page 64 for engine starting
procedures.)
(2) For the first 5 minutes, run the engine at
trolling speed only. For the 30 minutes of
operation after that, keep the engine
speed below 5000 r/min. For the 1 hour of
operation after that, keep the engine
speed below 6000 r/min.
(3) Proceed with normal operation.
EJU32801Launching the watercraft
When launching the watercraft, make sure
that there are no obstacles behind you.
Use the remote control transmitter to select
the unlock mode. (See page 35 for Yamaha
Security System lock and unlock mode selec-
tion procedures.)
After the watercraft is in the water, start the
engine. Shift into reverse and move the water-
craft back slowly. If there are waves, some-
one should make sure that the watercraft is
not pushed into the trailer before backing
away.
EJU36341Starting the engine
(1) If the lock mode of the Yamaha Security
System is selected, use the remote con-
trol transmitter to select the unlock mode.
(See page 35 for Yamaha Security Sys-
tem lock and unlock mode selection pro-
cedures.)
(2) Launch the watercraft in water free from
weeds and debris and at least 60 cm (2 ft)
deep from the bottom of the watercraft.
NOTICE: Never operate in water that is
less than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the
bottom of the watercraft, otherwise
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Index
M
Main components, location of .................. 21
Maintenance and adjustments ................. 80
Model information....................................... 2
Multifunction information center ......... 39, 63
N
No-wake mode ......................................... 36
“NO-WAKE MODE” switch ....................... 29
O
Oil pressure warning indicator.................. 44
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 76
Operating your watercraft......................... 67
Operation ................................................. 64
Operation of controls and other
functions ............................................... 25
Operation requirements ........................... 12
Owner’s/operator’s manual and tool kit .... 80
P
Periodic maintenance chart...................... 81
Post-operation care .................................. 76
Pre-operation check list............................ 54
Pre-operation check points ...................... 56
Pre-operation checks ............................... 54
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Pull-up cleats (for FX Cruiser SHO) ......... 34
Q
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS) ............. 61
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector ................................................. 31
R
Reboarding step ....................................... 33
Recommended equipment ....................... 14
Remote control transmitter ....................... 26
Reverse on waterways ............................. 75
Riding with passengers ............................ 68
Right multifunction display and operation
buttons (for FX Cruiser SHO) ............... 46
“RPM” indicator light................................. 41
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 19
Seat storage compartment ....................... 50
Seats ........................................................ 25
Selecting the operation mode .................. 36
“SET” switch ............................................. 29
Shift cable, checking ................................ 84Shift lever ................................................. 31
Shift lever and reverse gate ..................... 60
Shifting ..................................................... 66
Spark plugs, cleaning and adjusting ........ 86
“SPEED” indicator light ............................ 41
Start switch............................................... 28
Starting the engine ................................... 64
Starting the watercraft .............................. 68
Steering system ................................. 30, 60
Stern drain plugs ...................................... 58
Stern eyes ................................................ 34
Stopping the engine ................................. 65
Stopping the watercraft ............................ 74
Storage..................................................... 78
Storage compartments ............................. 49
Submerged watercraft .............................. 98
Switches ................................................... 62
Switches, right handlebar ......................... 28
T
Throttle cable, checking and adjusting ..... 84
Throttle lever ...................................... 29, 59
Tilt lever .................................................... 30
Towing the watercraft ............................... 98
Transporting ............................................. 77
Trolling speed, checking .......................... 90
Troubleshooting ....................................... 92
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 92
Turning the watercraft .............................. 73
U
“UNLOCK” indicator light .......................... 42
Up and down switches ............................. 29
W
“WARNING” indicator light ....................... 42
Water separator ....................................... 57
Watercraft characteristics ......................... 15
Water-skiing ............................................. 17
Watertight compartment ........................... 51
Y
Yamaha Engine Management System
(YEMS) ................................................. 34
Yamaha Security System ......................... 34
Yamaha Security System settings ........... 35
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