2009 YAMAHA SVHO lock

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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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ponents for help and convenience in operat-
ing the watercraft.
When the multifunction information center
starts operating, the analog speedometer/ta-
chometer makes one sweep, all displays light
up for 2 seconds, and then the meter starts to
operate normally.
The multifunction information center will con-
tinue to operate for 25 seconds after the en-
gine stops.EJU34930Analog speedometer/tachometer and indi-
cator lights
This watercraft is equipped with the following
meter and indicator lights.
EJU36791Analog speedometer/tachometer
The analog speedometer/tachometer can be
used as a speedometer or a tachometer.
To switch between the speedometer and the
tachometer functions, push the “Speed/RPM”
button for at least 1 second when the multi-
function information center is operating.
The “SPEED” indicator light comes on when
the analog speedometer is selected. The
1Analog speedometer/tachometer and indi-
cator lights
2Left multifunction display and operation but-
tons
3Right multifunction display and operation
buttons (for FX Cruiser SHO)
1Analog speedometer/tachometer
2“SPEED” indicator light
3“WARNING” indicator light
4“RPM” indicator light
5“UNLOCK” indicator light
6“L-MODE” indicator light
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EJU34980“WARNING” indicator light
The “WARNING” indicator light blinks or
comes on, together with a warning indicator,
when a malfunction has occurred.
EJU34990“UNLOCK” indicator light
The “UNLOCK” indicator light comes on when
the unlock mode of the Yamaha Security Sys-
tem is selected. The watercraft can be ridden
normally when this light is on. (See page 35
for more information.)
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.
1“WARNING” indicator light
1“UNLOCK” indicator light1“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
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To close the front storage compartment, push
down on the center of the hood until it latches
securely.
EJU35161Glove compartment
The glove compartment is located in front of
the seat.
To open the glove compartment, turn the
glove compartment knob, and then lift up the
lid.To close the glove compartment, lower the lid,
and then turn the glove compartment knob to
lock the lid in place.
EJU31760Seat storage compartment
The seat storage compartment is located un-
der the rear seat.
To open the seat storage compartment, re-
move the rear seat. (See page 25 for rear seat
removal and installation procedures.)
1Glove compartment knob
1Glove compartment
1
1
Glove compartment:
Capacity:
5.9 L (1.6 US gal, 1.3 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
1.0 kg (2 lb)
1Seat storage compartment
Seat storage compartment:
Capacity:
15.0 L (4.0 US gal, 3.3 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
9.0 kg (20 lb)
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EJU35171Beverage holder
The beverage holder is located on the star-
board (right) side of the watercraft.
Do not place beverages in the beverage hold-
er when operating the watercraft.
EJU35184Watertight compartment
The watertight compartment is located on the
port (left) side of the watercraft.
To open the watertight compartment, turn the
cap counterclockwise.
To close the watertight compartment, turn the
cap clockwise until it stops.
1Beverage holder
1Watertight compartment cap
2Watertight compartment
Watertight compartment:
Capacity:
2.7 L (0.7 US gal, 0.6 Imp. gal)
Load limit:
1.0 kg (2.2 lb)
1
1
2
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EJU31980
Pre-operation checks EJU31991Pre-operation check list
Before operating this watercraft, perform the checks in the following check list.
WARNING
EWJ00411
Failure to inspect or maintain the watercraft properly increases the possibility of an ac-
cident or damage to the watercraft. Do not operate the watercraft if you find any prob-
lem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual, have
the watercraft inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
BEFORE LAUNCH OR OPERATION
Engine compartmentRemove the seats to ventilate the engine compart-
ment. Check for fuel vapors and loose electrical con-
nections.56
BilgeCheck for water and fuel and drain if necessary. 58
Stern drain plugsCheck for proper installation. 58
Throttle leverCheck that the throttle lever springs back smoothly. 59
Steering systemCheck for proper operation.
Check that the handlebars are locked in place.60
Shift lever and reverse gateCheck for proper operation. 60
QSTSCheck for proper operation. 61
Fuel and oilCheck the fuel and oil levels and replenish if neces-
sary.
Check the hoses and tanks for leakage.56, 56
Water separatorCheck for water and drain if necessary. 57
BatteryCheck the electrolyte level and battery condition. 58
HoodCheck that the hood is securely closed. 26
Front and rear seatsCheck that the seats are securely installed. 25
Hull and deckCheck the hull and deck for cracks and other dam-
age.56
Jet intakeCheck for debris and remove if necessary. 62
Fire extinguisherCheck the condition and replace if necessary. 59
Engine shut-off cord (lan-
yard)Check the condition and replace if frayed or broken. 62
SwitchesCheck the start switch, engine stop switch, and en-
gine shut-off switch for proper operation.62
AFTER LAUNCH
Cooling water pilot outletCheck that water is discharged while the engine is
running and the watercraft is in the water.63
Multifunction information
centerCheck for warning indications and proper operation. 63
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