2009 YAMAHA FZR towing

Table of contents
Maintenance and adjustments ..... 69
Owner’s/operator’s manual and
tool kit ........................................... 69
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 70
Checking the fuel system ................ 72
Engine oil and oil filter ..................... 72
Air filter element .............................. 72
Checking the jet thrust nozzle
angle ............................................ 72
Checking the shift cable .................. 73
Checking the throttle lever ............... 73
Cleaning and adjusting the spark
plugs ............................................ 74
Lubrication points ............................ 75
Checking the battery ....................... 76
Fuel injection system ....................... 78
Specifications .................................. 79
Specifications ................................ 79
Trouble recovery ............................. 80
Troubleshooting ........................... 80
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 80
Emergency procedures ................ 83
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ........................................ 83
Jumping the battery ......................... 84
Replacing the fuses ......................... 84
Towing the watercraft ...................... 86
Submerged watercraft ..................... 86
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Features and functions
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To enhance particular types of performance,
select bow down or bow up.
EJU31330Bow down
Turn the QSTS selector to (a) or (b) and the
bow will go down while the watercraft is on
plane.
Bow down puts more of the bow in the water.
This gives the watercraft more “hook”, which
enhances turning performance. This position
will also help the watercraft get up on plane
more quickly.
At higher speeds, however, the watercraft will
have a greater tendency to “bow steer” and
follow waves and wakes in the water. Fuel
economy and maximum speed are also re-
duced.
EJU31340Bow up
Turn the QSTS selector to (c) or (d) and the
bow will go up while the watercraft is on plane.Bow up puts less of the bow in the water.
There is less water resistance, so straight-
ahead acceleration when on plane and top
speed are enhanced.
In some conditions, however, the watercraft
may tend to “porpoise” (hop in the water). If
the watercraft is porpoising, select neutral or
bow down.
EJU37380Reboarding grip
The reboarding grip provides a handhold for
boarding the watercraft.
EJU34870Bow eye
The bow eye is located at the bow of the wa-
tercraft.
The bow eye is used to attach a rope to the
watercraft when transporting, mooring, or
towing it in an emergency.
1Reboarding grip
1Bow eye
1
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Operation
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position, then crawl onto the seat as the
watercraft accelerates.
(5) Gradually increase the speed to balance
the watercraft.
EJU33231Capsized watercraft
WARNING
EWJ00671
Improper uprighting can cause injury.

Be sure to shut the engine off by pulling
on the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to
remove the clip from the engine shut-off
switch.

Do not put your hands in the intake
grate.
If the watercraft capsizes, turn it over immedi-
ately.
Be sure to carefully follow the procedures be-
low to prevent injury, or damage to the water-
craft.(1) Remove the clip from the engine shut-off
switch.
(2) Swim to the rear of the watercraft. Pull the
watercraft over with your left hand on the
ride plate while pushing down on the gun-
wale with your right hand or foot.
If the port (left) side of the capsized wa-
tercraft is tilting up, push down on the
gunwale so that the port (left) side is
down before turning the watercraft clock-
wise. NOTICE: Do not turn the water-
craft over counterclockwise,
otherwise water can enter the engine,
which can result in severe damage.
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(3) Start the engine and operate the water-
craft as straight as possible and above
planing speed for at least 2 minutes to
discharge any water remaining in the en-
gine compartment. (If the engine does
not start, see “Towing the watercraft” on
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Trouble recovery
86
EJU34711Towing the watercraft
WARNING
EWJ00811

The operator of the towing boat must
keep speed to a minimum and avoid traf-
fic or obstacles which could be a hazard
to the operator on the watercraft.

The towline should be long enough so
that the watercraft will not collide with
the towing boat when slowing down.
If the watercraft becomes inoperative in the
water, it can be towed to shore.
When the watercraft is towed using a towline,
the operator should hold onto the handlebars
and ride the watercraft in order to balance it.
Use a towline that is three times the combined
length of the towing boat and the watercraft.
Tow the watercraft at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less.
The bow must be kept up out of the water dur-
ing towing to prevent water from entering the
engine compartment.
EJU36151Submerged watercraft
If the watercraft is submerged or flooded with
water, follow the procedure below and consult
a Yamaha dealer as soon as possible. Failure
to do so could result in serious engine dam-
age.
(1) Beach the watercraft and remove the
stern drain plugs to drain the water fromthe engine compartment. (See page 47
for more information.)
Remove the storage compartment drain
plugs to drain the water from the storage
compartments.
(2) Install the stern drain plugs and storage
compartment drain plugs.
(3) Have the watercraft inspected by a
Yamaha dealer as soon as possible.
NOTICE: Be sure to have a Yamaha
dealer inspect the watercraft. Other-
wise, serious engine damage could re-
sult.
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1Bow eye
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Index
Operation ................................................. 53
Operation of controls and other
functions ............................................... 23
Operation requirements ........................... 12
Owner’s/operator’s manual and tool kit .... 69
P
Periodic maintenance chart...................... 70
Post-operation care .................................. 65
Pre-operation check list............................ 43
Pre-operation check points ...................... 45
Pre-operation checks ............................... 43
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Q
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS) ............. 50
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector ................................................. 29
R
Reboarding grip........................................ 30
Recommended equipment ....................... 14
Remote control transmitter ....................... 24
Reverse on waterways ............................. 64
Riding with a passenger ........................... 57
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 17
Seats ........................................................ 23
Shift cable, checking ................................ 73
Shift lever ................................................. 28
Shift lever and reverse gate ..................... 49
Shifting ..................................................... 55
Spark plugs, cleaning and adjusting ........ 74
Speedometer............................................ 33
Start switch............................................... 26
Starting the engine ................................... 53
Starting the watercraft .............................. 57
Steering system ................................. 27, 49
Stern drain plugs ...................................... 47
Stern eyes ................................................ 31
Stopping the engine ................................. 54
Stopping the watercraft ............................ 63
Storage..................................................... 67
Storage compartments ............................. 37
Submerged watercraft .............................. 86
Switches ................................................... 51
T
Tachometer .............................................. 33Telescopic steering system ...................... 28
Throttle lever ...................................... 26, 48
Throttle lever, checking ............................ 73
Towing the watercraft ............................... 86
Transporting ............................................. 66
Trolling speed, checking .......................... 78
Troubleshooting ....................................... 80
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 80
Turning the watercraft .............................. 62
W
Water separator ....................................... 46
Watercraft characteristics ......................... 15
Watertight compartment ........................... 39
Y
Yamaha Security System ......................... 31
Yamaha Security System settings ........... 31
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