2010 YAMAHA FX SHO ECO mode

Operation
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objects, and other watercraft to give you
time to stop.

Do not shut the engine off when slowing
down in case you need engine power to
steer away from a boat or other obstacle
that comes into your path.

Do not use the reverse function to slow
down or stop the watercraft as it could
cause you to lose control, be ejected, or
impact the handlebars.
EJU40371Operating the watercraft in reverse
Pull the shift lever rearward to the reverse po-
sition. The watercraft will move in reverse.
(See page 32 for information on the reverse
system.)
Make sure that there are no obstacles or peo-
ple behind you before shifting into reverse.
TIP:
This model is equipped with a function which
limits the engine speed in reverse.
EJU36083Boarding the watercraft
WARNING
EWJ01111
Be sure the operator and any passengers
have practiced boarding from the water
while still close to shore before riding. A
person who has made many unsuccessful
attempts to get back on the watercraft may
become fatigued and suffer from expo-
sure, increasing the risk of injury and
drowning.
Board the watercraft in water free from weeds
and debris and at least 60 cm (2 ft) deep from
the bottom of the watercraft. NOTICE: Never
run the engine in water that is less than 60
cm (2 ft) deep from the bottom of the wa-
tercraft, otherwise pebbles or sand could
be sucked into the jet intake, causing im-
peller damage and engine overheating.
[ECJ00472]
TIP:
This watercraft is equipped with a reboarding
step, which can be lowered and used to make
reboarding easier. (See page 48 for informa-
tion on operating the reboarding step.)
1Shift lever
2Reverse position
1
2
60 cm (2 ft)
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Trouble recovery
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Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble with your watercraft, use the troubleshooting chart to check for the pos-
sible cause.
If you cannot find the cause, consult a Yamaha dealer.
EJU36984Troubleshooting chart
Confirm the possible cause and remedy, and then refer to the applicable page.
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
does not turn over)Yamaha Se-
curity SystemLock mode selected Select unlock mode
27
Engine shut-
off switchClip not in place Install clip
28
Fuse Burned out Replace fuse and
check wiring98
Battery Run down Recharge 84
Poor terminal con-
nectionsTighten as required
84
Terminal corroded Clean or replace 84
Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
turns over)Throttle lever Squeezed Release 28
Fuel Empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible54
Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Spark plug Fouled or defective Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Spark plug
capNot connected or
looseHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Connected to wrong
cylinderHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel injec-
tion systemFuel pump faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
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Watercraft slow or
loses powerShift lever Not completely shift-
ed into forward posi-
tionPush lever forward
until it stops 32
Watercraft
operation
modeLow RPM Mode acti-
vatedDeactivate Low RPM
Mode 34
Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 97
Impeller damaged or
wornHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer97
Engine over-
heat warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedClean jet intake and
cool engine43
Oil pressure
warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedAdd oil
43
Spark plug Fouled or defective Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Incorrect heat range Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Gap incorrect Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Spark plug
capNot connected or
looseHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Electrical wir-
ingLoose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Air filter Clogged Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Oil buildup Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer— TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Index
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft ........................................ 10
Long-term storage .................................... 87
Low RPM Mode........................................ 34
Lubrication................................................ 87
M
Main components, location of .................. 22
Maintenance............................................. 89
Model information....................................... 2
Multifunction display (FX Cruiser SHO) ... 44
Multifunction information center ............... 39
Multifunction information center check ..... 70
N
No-wake mode ......................................... 35
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 43
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 82
Operating the watercraft........................... 73
Operating the watercraft in reverse .......... 76
Operating your watercraft......................... 71
Operation requirements ........................... 12
P
Periodic maintenance chart...................... 91
Post-launch checks .................................. 69
Post-operation care .................................. 83
Pre-launch checks.................................... 63
Pre-operation check points ...................... 63
Pre-operation checklist............................. 61
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Pull-up cleats (FX Cruiser SHO) .............. 50
Q
Quick Shift Trim System (Q.S.T.S.) ......... 33
Quick Shift Trim System (Q.S.T.S.)
checks................................................... 66
R
Reboarding step ....................................... 48
Recommended equipment ....................... 14
Remote control transmitter ....................... 26
Remote control transmitter check ............ 67
Reverse system ....................................... 32
Reverse system checks ........................... 66
Riding position.......................................... 72
Rustproofing ............................................. 88
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 19Safety equipment check ........................... 69
Seat storage compartment ....................... 52
Seats ........................................................ 47
Start switch............................................... 28
Starting off ................................................ 79
Starting off from a trailer ........................... 80
Starting the engine on water .................... 72
Steering system ....................................... 29
Steering system checks ........................... 65
Stern drain plug checks ............................ 69
Stern eyes ................................................ 49
Stopping the engine ................................. 73
Stopping the watercraft ............................ 75
Storage compartment checks .................. 68
Storage compartments ............................. 50
Submerged watercraft ............................ 100
Switch checks .......................................... 68
T
Throttle lever ............................................ 29
Throttle lever checks ................................ 67
Tool kit...................................................... 89
Towing the watercraft ............................. 100
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 59
Troubleshooting ....................................... 94
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 94
Turning the watercraft .............................. 74
W
Water separator ....................................... 31
Water separator check ............................. 63
Watercraft characteristics ......................... 15
Watercraft control functions ..................... 26
Watercraft operation functions ................. 32
Watercraft operation modes ..................... 34
Water-skiing ............................................. 17
Watertight storage compartment .............. 53
Y
Yamaha Security System ......................... 27
Yamaha Security System settings ........... 27
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