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water passages by alternately squeezing
and releasing the throttle lever for 10 to
15 seconds.
(8) Stop the engine.
(9) Remove the garden hose adapter and in-
stall the flushing hose connector cap.
(10) Install the seat storage compartment and
the rear seat.
EJU36911Lubrication
(1) Lubricate all cables such as the throttle
and steering cables.
Use a suitable marine grease applicator
to pressure-lubricate the cables and
purge out any moisture between the inner
and outer cables.
(2) Lubricate the areas of the watercraft
specified in “Lubrication points” on page
87.
EJU33681Battery
If the watercraft will not be used for more than
a month, remove the battery from the water-
craft and store it in a cool, dry place.
(1) Disconnect the negative (–) battery lead
first, then the positive (+) battery lead and
breather hose, and then remove the bat-
tery from the watercraft.
(2) Clean the battery casing using fresh wa-
ter.
(3) If the battery terminals are dirty or corrod-
ed, clean them with a wire brush.
(4) Fully charge the battery.
(5) Apply Yamaha Marine Grease or
Yamaha Grease A to the battery termi-
nals, and then store the battery in a cool,
dry place.
(6) Check the battery at least once every 2
months and fully charge it if necessary.
NOTICE: Always keep the battery
charged. Storing a discharged batterycan cause permanent battery damage.
[ECJ00101]
To check the condition of the battery, check
the specific gravity of the electrolyte or mea-
sure the voltage at both battery terminals.
Charge the battery if the voltage is less than
12 volts.
It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer
check the specific gravity and charge the bat-
tery. If you maintain the battery yourself, be
sure to read and follow the instructions provid-
ed with the battery tester and charger you
use.
EJU33731Cleaning the watercraft
Clean the watercraft before storing it for a long
period.
(1) Wash down the hull, handlebars, and jet
unit with fresh water.
(2) Rinse the engine and engine compart-
ment with fresh water. Drain all of the wa-
ter and wipe up any remaining moisture
with clean, dry rags. NOTICE: Do not
use high-pressure water when rinsing
the engine and engine compartment
as severe engine damage could result.
[ECJ00111]
(3) Spray the engine’s exterior with a rust in-
hibitor and lubricant.
(4) Wax the hull with a non-abrasive wax.
(5) Wipe all vinyl and rubber components,
such as the seat and engine compart-
ment seals, with a vinyl protectant. Specific gravity (for reference):
1.28 at 20 °C (68 °F)
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EJU37060Periodic maintenance chart
The following chart gives general guidelines for periodic maintenance. However, maintenance
may need to be performed more frequently depending on your operating conditions.
This“” mark indicates maintenance that you may do yourself.
This“” mark indicates work to be done by a Yamaha dealer.
Item OperationInitial Thereafter every
Page 10
hours50
hours100
hours100
hours200
hours
6
months12
months12
months24
months
Spark plugsCheck, clean, adjust 86
Lubrication pointsLubricate 87
Internal engine
componentsLubricate*2
50 hours or 12 months—
QSTS cablesLubricate—
Intermediate hous-
ingLubricate 87
Fuel systemCheck 83
Fuel tankCheck, clean 83
Trolling speedCheck, adjust 90
Throttle shaftCheck—
Cooling water pas-
sagesFlush
*178
Water inlet strain-
erCheck, clean—
Bilge strainerClean—
Electric bilge
pump strainerCheck, clean—
ImpellerCheck—
Jet thrust nozzle
angleCheck, adjust 83
Steering masterCheck—
QSTS mechanismCheck, adjust—
Shift cable and re-
verse gateCheck, adjust 84
Throttle cableCheck, adjust 84
Stern drain plugsCheck, replace 58
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If the steering is stiff or misadjusted, have a
Yamaha dealer service it.
EJU36590Checking the shift cable
Place the shift lever in the reverse position.
Make sure that the reverse gate makes con-
tact with the stopper.If the reverse gate does not make contact with
the stopper, have a Yamaha dealer service it.
EJU37030Checking and adjusting the throttle
cable
Face the handlebars straight ahead, and then
check that the throttle cable moves back to
the set position smoothly and that the throttle
lever free play is within specification.
Squeeze and release the throttle lever. If the
throttle lever does not return smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer service it.
If the specified throttle lever free play cannot
be obtained as described below, have a
Yamaha dealer make the adjustment.
FX SHO
(1) Remove the eight screws, and then re-
move the front handlebar cover.
(2) Slide the rubber cover away from the ad-
juster, and then loosen the locknut. Difference of A and B:
Maximum 5 mm (0.20 in)
1Stopper
1Front handlebar cover
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outer cable, and then adjust the throttle ca-
ble free play. (See page 84 for adjustment
procedures.)

Steering cable (handlebar end)

Steering cable (jet thrust nozzle end)

QSTS rod (jet thrust nozzle end)

Shift cable (shift lever end)

Shift cable (reverse gate end)

Intermediate housing
Fill the intermediate housing with water-re-
sistant grease through the grease nipple
using a grease gun.
1Adjuster
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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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