2010 YAMAHA FZS ECU

Equipment operation
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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.
EJU37371Handgrips
The handgrips are used 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]
EJU37381
Reboarding grip
The reboarding grip is used when boarding
the watercraft from the water.
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
1Handgrip
1Reboarding grip
1
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breaks, the watercraft could fall, which
could result in severe injury.
[EWJ01510]
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.
EJU37331Bow storage compartment
The bow storage compartment is located un-
der the hood.To open the bow storage compartment:
Push the hood latch, and then lift up the rear
of the hood.
1Cleat
1
1Hood latch
1Bow storage compartment
Bow storage compartment:
Capacity:
68.4 L (18.1 US gal, 15.0 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
5.0 kg (11 lb)
1
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To close the bow storage compartment:
Push the rear 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.
EJU31756Glove compartment
The glove compartment is located in front of
the seat.To open the glove compartment:
Slide the glove compartment latch toward
you, and then lift up the lid.
1Drain plug
1
1Glove compartment latch
1Glove compartment
Glove compartment:
Capacity:
3.5 L (0.9 US gal, 0.8 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
1.0 kg (2 lb)
1
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To close the glove compartment:
Push the lid down to securely lock it in place.
To drain water from the glove compartment:
(1) Remove the beverage holder.
(2) Remove the drain plug on the bottom of
the glove compartment to drain the water.
(3) Securely install the drain plug in its origi-
nal position.(4) Securely install the beverage holder in its
original position.
EJU41420Beverage holder
The beverage holder is located in the glove
compartment. (See page 44 for information
on the glove compartment.)
The beverage holder is removable.
Do not place any items in the beverage holder
while riding. Otherwise, the items may fall out
of the beverage holder.
EJU37233Watertight storage compartment
The watertight storage compartment is locat-
ed under the rear seat.
The compartment is watertight when the cap
is closed securely.
The watertight storage compartment is re-
movable.
To open the watertight storage compartment:
(1) Remove the rear seat. (See page 40 for
seat removal and installation proce-
dures.)
1Beverage holder
1Drain plug
1
1
1Beverage holder
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(2) Loosen the cap and remove it.
To close the watertight storage compartment:
(1) Securely install the cap by tightening it
until it stops.
(2) Securely install the rear seat in its original
position.
EJU41282Fire extinguisher holder and cover
The fire extinguisher holder and cover are lo-
cated in the bow storage compartment.To use the fire extinguisher holder and cover:
(1) Push the hood latch, and then lift up the
rear of the hood.
(2) Unhook the band and remove the fire ex-
tinguisher cover.
(3) Place the fire extinguisher in the holder,
and then place the cover over the fire ex-
tinguisher.
(4) Securely fasten the cover and the fire ex-
tinguisher with the band.
(5) Push the rear of the hood down to se-
curely lock it in place. Make sure that the
1Watertight storage compartment cap
1Watertight storage compartment
Watertight storage compartment:
Capacity:
8.7 L (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp. gal)
Load limit:
3.0 kg (7 lb)
1
1
1Hood latch
1Band
2Fire extinguisher holder and cover
1
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hood is securely closed before using the
watercraft.
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(5) Loosen the fuel filler cap and remove it.
(6) Slowly add fuel to the fuel tank.
(7) Stop filling when the fuel level reaches
approximately 50 mm (2 in) from the top
of the fuel tank. Do not overfill the fuel
tank. Because fuel expands when it heats
up, heat from the engine or the sun can
cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank. Donot leave the watercraft with a full tank in
direct sunlight.
(8) Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately with
a dry cloth.
(9) Securely install the fuel filler cap by tight-
ening it until it clicks.
(10) Push the rear of the hood down to se-
curely lock it in place. Make sure that the
fuel filler cap and the hood are securely
closed before using the watercraft.
(11) Securely install the seats in their original
positions.
1Fuel filler cap
Fuel tank capacity:
70 L (18.5 US gal, 15.4 Imp.gal)
1
1Approximately 50 mm (2 in) from top of the
fuel tank
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(6) Loosen the engine oil filler cap and re-
move it.
(7) Slowly add engine oil.
TIP:
The difference between the minimum and
maximum level marks on the dipstick is equal
to approximately 1 L (1.06 US qt, 0.88 Imp. qt)
of engine oil.
(8) Wait approximately 5 minutes to allow the
engine oil to settle, and then check the
engine oil level again.
(9) Repeat steps 3–8 until the engine oil is at
the proper level.
(10) Securely install the engine oil filler cap by
tightening it until it stops.
(11) Securely install the seats in their original
positions.
EJU40021
Draining the bilge water
NOTICE
ECJ01301
Do not run the engine at full throttle when
bilge water remains in the engine compart-
ment. The bilge water can splash into the
engine, which can result in severe dam-
age.
EJU40033Draining the bilge water on land
To drain the bilge water on land:
(1) Loosen the stern drain plugs and remove
them.
(2) Raise the bow of the watercraft, such as
by placing the watercraft on a slope, to
drain the bilge water from the engine
compartment.
(3) After the bilge water has drained from the
stern drain plug holes, wipe up any re-1Engine oil filler cap
1
1Stern drain plug
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