2010 YAMAHA FX HO Owners Manual

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display switches to the hour meter from the
voltmeter.
Voltmeter
The voltmeter shows the battery voltage.
When the battery voltage is normal, the volt-
meter displays approximately 12 volts.
If the battery voltage has dropped significant-
ly, “LO” is displayed on the voltmeter. If the
battery voltage has risen significantly, “HI” is
displayed. If “LO” or “HI” is displayed, immedi-
ately return to shore and have a Yamaha
dealer service the watercraft.
To switch to the voltmeter from the hour
meter:
Push the “Volt/Hour” button for at least 1 sec-
ond after the multifunction information center
is activated for more than 10 seconds. The
display switches to the voltmeter from the
hour meter.
EJU31514Fuel level meter
The fuel level meter shows the amount of fuel
remaining in the fuel tank. The amount of re-
maining fuel is shown using eight display seg-
ments, which disappear two at a time as the
fuel level decreases.
TIP:
The accuracy of the fuel level meter varies de-
pending on the operating conditions. Use this
function as a reference only.
EJU36815Fuel level warning
If the fuel remaining in the fuel tank drops to
about 18 L (4.8 US gal, 4.0 Imp. gal), the
“WARNING” indicator light, the fuel indicator,
and the lowest two fuel level segments blink,
and the buzzer sounds intermittently.
If the fuel level warning is activated, refill the
fuel tank as soon as possible. (See page 52
for information on filling the fuel tank.)
1“Volt/Hour” button
2Hour meter
1“Volt/Hour” button
2Vo l t m e t e r
1Fuel level meter
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After the fuel tank is refilled, the warning sig-
nals will be cleared when the engine is restart-
ed.
TIP:
Push any button on the multifunction informa-
tion center to stop the buzzer.
EJU35126Oil pressure warning
If the oil pressure drops significantly, the
“WARNING” indicator light and the oil pres-
sure warning indicator blink, and the buzzer
sounds intermittently. At the same time, the
engine speed is limited.
If the oil pressure warning is activated, imme-
diately reduce the engine speed, return to
shore, and then check the engine oil level.
(See page 54 for information on checking the
engine oil level.) If the oil level is sufficient,
have a Yamaha dealer check the watercraft.
TIP:
Push any button on the multifunction informa-
tion center to stop the buzzer.
EJU37601Engine overheat warning
If the engine temperature rises significantly,
the “WARNING” indicator light and the engine
overheat warning indicator blink, and the
buzzer sounds intermittently. Then, the
“WARNING” indicator light and the engine
overheat warning indicator stop blinking and
remain on, and the buzzer sounds continu-
ously. After the light and indicator start to blinkand the buzzer sounds, the engine speed is
limited.
If the engine overheat warning is activated,
immediately reduce the engine speed, return
to shore, and then make sure that water is be-
ing discharged from the port (left) cooling wa-
ter pilot outlet while the engine is running. If
there is no discharge of water, stop the en-
gine, and then check the jet intake for clog-
ging. (See page 96 for information on the jet
intake.) NOTICE: If you cannot locate and
correct the cause of the overheating, con-
sult a Yamaha dealer. Continuing to oper-
ate at higher speeds could result in severe
engine damage.
[ECJ00041]
TIP:
Push any button on the multifunction informa-
tion center to stop the buzzer.
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EJU35133Check engine warning
If a sensor malfunction or a short circuit is de-
tected, the “WARNING” indicator light and the
check engine warning indicator blink, and the
buzzer sounds intermittently.
If the check engine warning is activated, im-
mediately reduce the engine speed, return to
shore, and have a Yamaha dealer check the
engine.
TIP:
Push any button on the multifunction informa-
tion center to stop the buzzer.
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EJU40333
Equipment EJU31043Seats
The front and rear seats are removable.
Remove the seats to access the engine com-
partment and seat storage compartment.
To remove the rear seat:
(1) Pull the rear seat latch up, and then lift up
the rear of the seat.
(2) Pull the seat rearward and remove it.To install the rear seat:
(1) Insert the projections on the front of the
seat into the stays on the deck.
(2) Push the rear of the seat down to secure-
ly lock it in place.
To remove the front seat:
(1) Remove the rear seat.
(2) Pull the front seat latch up, and then lift up
the rear of the seat.
1Seat latch
1Seat latch
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(3) Pull the seat rearward and remove it.
To install the front seat:
(1) Insert the projections on the front of the
seat into the stays on the deck.
(2) Push the rear of the seat down to secure-
ly lock it in place.
(3) Securely install the rear seat in its original
position.
EJU31362Handgrip
The handgrip is used when boarding the wa-
tercraft from the water and when the spotter is
facing rearward. WARNING! Do not use the
handgrip to lift the watercraft. The hand-
grip is not designed to support the water-
craft’s weight. If the handgrip breaks, the
watercraft could fall, which could result in
severe injury.
[EWJ00021]
FX HO
FX Cruiser HO
EJU34863Reboarding step
The reboarding step is used to make reboard-
ing the watercraft easier from the water.
When boarding the watercraft, push the re-
boarding step down until it stops. The step re-
turns automatically to its original position
when released. WARNING! Do not use the
reboarding step to lift the watercraft. The
1Handgrip
1Handgrip
1
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reboarding step is not designed to sup-
port the watercraft’s weight. If the reboard-
ing 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.
EJU34872Bow eye
The bow eye is used to attach a rope to the
watercraft when transporting, mooring, ortowing it in an emergency. (See page 99 for
information on towing the watercraft.)
EJU34881Stern eyes
The stern eyes are used to attach a rope to
the watercraft when transporting or mooring it.
EJU40420Cleat
The cleat is used to attach a ski rope to the
watercraft when pulling a water-skier.
WARNING! Do not use the cleat to lift the
watercraft. The cleat is not designed to
support the watercraft’s weight. If the cleat
1Reboarding step
1
1Bow eye
1Stern eye
1
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breaks, the watercraft could fall, which
could result in severe injury.
[EWJ01510]
EJU34892
Pull-up cleats (FX Cruiser HO)
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. The pull-up
cleat returns automatically to its original posi-
tion when released. WARNING! Do not use
the pull-up cleats to lift the watercraft. The
pull-up cleats are not designed to support
the watercraft’s weight. If the pull-up
cleats break, the watercraft could fall,
which could result in severe injury.
[EWJ00821]
EJU35146
Storage compartments
This watercraft is equipped with the following
storage compartments.
Only the securely closed watertight storage
compartment is waterproof. If you carry ob-jects that must be kept dry, put them in a wa-
terproof bag.
Make sure that the storage compartments are
closed securely before operating the water-
craft.
EJU36835Bow storage compartment
The bow storage compartment is located un-
der the hood.
To open the bow storage compartment:
Pull the visor up, and then lift up the rear of the
hood.
1Cleat
1Pull-up cleat
1
1
1Visor
1Bow storage compartment
Bow storage compartment:
Capacity:
66.0 L (17.4 US gal, 14.5 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
5.0 kg (11 lb)
1
1
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To close the bow storage compartment:
Push the center of the hood down to securely
lock it in place.
To drain water from the bow storage compart-
ment:
(1) Remove the drain plug on the bottom of
the storage compartment to drain the wa-
ter into the engine compartment.
(2) Securely install the drain plug in its origi-
nal position.
EJU35163Glove compartment
The glove compartment is located in front of
the seat.To open the glove compartment:
Turn the glove compartment knob 90° to the
left or right, and then lift up the lid.
1Drain plug
1
1Glove compartment knob
1Glove compartment
Glove compartment:
Capacity:
5.9 L (1.6 US gal, 1.3 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
1.0 kg (2 lb)
1
1
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