2009 YAMAHA FZS remote control

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 ........................ 18
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly ................................ 19
Features and functions ................... 20
Location of main components ...... 20
Operation of controls and other
functions .................................... 24
Seats ............................................... 24
Hood ................................................ 25
Fuel tank filler cap ........................... 25
Remote control transmitter .............. 25
Engine stop switch .......................... 26
Engine shut-off switch ..................... 26
Start switch ...................................... 27
Throttle lever ................................... 27
Cooling water pilot outlets ............... 28
Steering system ............................... 28
Telescopic steering system ............. 29
Shift lever ........................................ 29
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector ........................................ 30Handgrips ........................................ 31
Reboarding grip ............................... 31
Reboarding step .............................. 32
Bow eye ........................................... 32
Stern eyes ....................................... 32
Yamaha Security System ................ 32
Dual analog meter unit .................... 35
Storage compartments .................... 39
Operation ......................................... 43
Fuel and oil .................................. 43
Fuel ................................................. 43
Engine oil ......................................... 44
Pre-operation checks ................... 45
Pre-operation check list ................... 45
Pre-operation check points .............. 47
Operation ..................................... 55
Engine break-in ............................... 55
Launching the watercraft ................. 55
Starting the engine .......................... 55
Stopping the engine ........................ 56
Shifting ............................................ 57
Leaving the watercraft ..................... 57
Operating your watercraft ............ 58
Getting to know your watercraft ....... 58
Learning to operate your
watercraft ..................................... 58
Riding with passengers ................... 59
Starting the watercraft ..................... 59
Boarding and starting in deep
water ............................................ 60
Capsized watercraft ......................... 63
Turning the watercraft ..................... 64
Stopping the watercraft ................... 65
Beaching the watercraft ................... 66
Docking the watercraft ..................... 66
Reverse on waterways .................... 66
Operating in weeded areas ............. 67
Post-operation care ...................... 67
Transporting ................................. 68
Maintenance and care .................... 69
Storage ........................................ 69
Flushing the cooling system ............ 69
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The following CE marking is located on the back of the remote control transmitter.
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Control system
1234
6
7 5
10
11121314 9 8
1Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS) selector
2QSTS selector lock lever
3Start switch
4Engine shut-off switch
5Clip
6Engine stop switch
7Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
8Dual analog meter unit
9Rearview mirrors
10Glove compartment
11Remote control transmitter
12Beverage holder
13Shift lever
14Throttle lever
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push the rear of the seat down to lock it in
place.
(2) Install the rear seat. Make sure that the
seats are securely installed before oper-
ating the watercraft.
EJU31063Hood
To open the hood, push the hood latch, and
then lift up the hood.To close the hood, push down on the rear of
the hood until it latches securely. Make sure
that the hood is securely closed before oper-
ating the watercraft.
EJU36691Fuel tank filler cap
The fuel tank filler cap is located under the
hood.
To remove the fuel tank filler cap, open the
hood, and then turn the cap counterclockwise.
(See page 25 for hood opening and closing
procedures.)
To install the fuel tank filler cap, turn it clock-
wise until it stops. Make sure that the fuel tank
filler cap and the hood are securely closed be-
fore operating the watercraft.
EJU36621Remote control transmitter
The Yamaha Security System and low-RPM
mode settings are selected using the remote
control transmitter. (See “Yamaha Security1Hood latch
1
1Fuel tank filler cap
1
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System” on page 32 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 glove compartment.
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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EJU34862Reboarding step
The reboarding step provides a handhold and
footstep for boarding the watercraft.
WARNING! Do not use the reboarding step
to lift the watercraft. The reboarding step
is not designed to support the watercraft’s
weight. If the reboarding step breaks, the
watercraft could fall, which could result in
severe injury.
[EWJ01211]
NOTICE
ECJ00742
Use the reboarding step only to board the
watercraft in the water. Do not use the re-
boarding step for any other purpose. The
watercraft can be damaged.
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.
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.
EJU37400Yamaha Security System
The Yamaha Security System functions to
help prevent unauthorized use or theft of the
watercraft. The lock and unlock modes of the
security system are selected using the remote
control transmitter that is included with this
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.
1Reboarding step
1
1Bow eye
1Stern eye
1
1
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(See page 25 for information on using the re-
mote control transmitter.)
TIP:
The lock and unlock modes of this system can
only be selected while the engine is stopped.
EJU37410Yamaha Security System settings
The Yamaha Security System settings will be
confirmed by the number of beeps when the
remote control transmitter is operated, and by
the “UNLOCK” indicator light of the dual ana-
log meter unit. (See page 35 for more infor-
mation on the dual analog meter unit.)
TIP:

The beeper sounds two times for the nor-
mal operation mode or three times for the L-
MODE (low-RPM mode). (See page 33 for
L-MODE selection procedures.)

If the remote control transmitter is operated
while the dual analog meter unit is in the
standby state, the unit will perform the initial
operation, and then the setting is selected.
To select the lock mode:
Press the lock button on the remote control
transmitter briefly. The beeper sounds once
and the “UNLOCK” indicator light blinks once,then goes off. This indicates the lock mode is
selected.
To select the unlock mode:
Press the “L-Mode” (unlock) button on the re-
mote control transmitter briefly. The beeper
sounds two or three times and the “UNLOCK”
indicator light blinks two or three times, then
comes on. This indicates the unlock mode is
selected.
EJU37420L-MODE (low-RPM mode)
The L-MODE limits the engine speed to ap-
proximately 70% of the maximum engine
speed.
The L-MODE activation and deactivation can
only be selected using the remote control
Number of
beepsYamaha Security
System mode“UN-
LOCK” in-
dicator
light
Lock Goes off
Unlock
(normal operation
mode)Comes
on
Unlock
(L-MODE)Comes
on
1Lock button
2“UNLOCK” indicator light
1“L-Mode” (unlock) button
2“UNLOCK” indicator light
2
1
2
1
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transmitter. (See page 25 for information on
using the remote control transmitter.)
TIP:
The L-MODE can only be selected when the
engine is stopped in the unlock mode of the
Yamaha Security System.
Activating and deactivating the L-MODE
Activation of the L-MODE will be confirmed by
the number of beeps when the remote control
transmitter is operated, and by the “L-MODE”
indicator light of the dual analog meter unit.
(See page 35 for more information on the dual
analog meter unit.)
TIP:
If the remote control transmitter is operated
while the dual analog meter unit is in the
standby state, the unit performs the initial op-
eration, and then the setting is selected.
To activate the L-MODE:
Press the “L-Mode” (unlock) button on the re-
mote control transmitter for more than 4 sec-
onds. Once the beeper sounds three times
and the “UNLOCK” indicator light blinks threetimes, then comes on, the “L-MODE” indicator
light comes on and the L-MODE is activated.
TIP:
If the L-MODE is selected immediately after
the information display turns off, the “L-
MODE” indicator light will not come on. The
“L-MODE” indicator light will come on when
the engine is started.
To deactivate the L-MODE:
Press the “L-Mode” (unlock) button on the re-
mote control transmitter for more than 4 sec-
onds. Once the beeper sounds two times and
the “UNLOCK” indicator light blinks two times,
then comes on, the “L-MODE” indicator light
goes off and the L-MODE is deactivated.
When the L-MODE is deactivated, the water-
craft returns to the normal operation mode.
1Remote control transmitter
Number of
beepsL-MODE operation“L-
MODE”
indicator
light
ActivatedComes
on
Deactivated Goes off
1“L-Mode” (unlock) button
2“L-MODE” indicator light
2
1
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