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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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Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel 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—
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—
Cracked, torn, or
damagedHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Electrical wir-
ingLoose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel injec-
tion systemFaulty or clogged in-
jectorsHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Warning light or in-
dicator blinks or
comes onFuel level Empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible54
Oil pressure
warningOil pressure dropped Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer43
Engine over-
heatedJet intake clogged Clean
97
Check engine
warningFaulty sensors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer44 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Emergency procedures EJU34634Cleaning the jet intake and impeller
WARNING
EWJ00782
Before attempting to remove weeds or de-
bris from the jet intake or impeller area,
shut the engine off and remove the clip
from the engine shut-off switch. Severe in-
jury or death could result from coming in
contact with the rotating parts of the jet
pump.
If weeds or debris gets caught in the jet intake
or impeller, cavitation can occur, causing jet
thrust to decrease even though engine speed
rises. If this condition is allowed to continue,
the engine will overheat and may seize.
NOTICE: If weeds or debris gets caught in
the jet intake, do not operate the watercraft
above trolling speed until they have been
removed.
[ECJ00653]
If there is any sign that the jet intake or impel-
ler is clogged with weeds or debris, return to
shore and check the intake and impeller. Al-ways stop the engine before beaching the wa-
tercraft.
(1) Place a suitable clean cloth or carpeting
underneath the watercraft to protect it
from abrasions and scratches. Turn the
watercraft on its side as shown. NOTICE:
Always turn the watercraft over onto
its port (left) side. When turning the
watercraft on its side, support the bow
so that the handlebars are not bent or
damaged.
[ECJ00661]
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Index
A
Adjustable tilt steering system.................. 30
Adjustable tilt steering system checks ..... 65
After removing the watercraft
from the water ....................................... 82
Analog speedometer/tachometer ............. 39
B
Battery care .............................................. 84
Battery checks.......................................... 64
Battery, jumping ....................................... 98
Beaching and docking the watercraft ....... 81
Beverage holder ....................................... 53
Bilge pump fuse, replacing ..................... 100
Bilge water check ..................................... 64
Bilge water, draining................................. 57
Bilge water, draining on land .................... 57
Bilge water, draining on water .................. 58
Boarding alone ......................................... 77
Boarding and starting off from a dock ...... 80
Boarding the watercraft ............................ 76
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 77
Bow eye ................................................... 49
Bow storage compartment ....................... 50
Builder’s plate............................................. 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 80
Check engine warning.............................. 44
Cleaning ................................................... 87
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 84
Cleat ......................................................... 49
Cooling water pilot outlet check ............... 70
Cooling water pilot outlets ........................ 30
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ............... 1
Cruise assist............................................. 36
Cruising limitations ................................... 11
D
Digital speedometer ................................. 40
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 97
Engine break-in ........................................ 60
Engine compartment check...................... 63
Engine cover, removing and installing ..... 89
Engine idling speed check ....................... 70
Engine oil ................................................. 56
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 92Engine oil level check............................... 64
Engine oil requirements ........................... 56
Engine overheat warning ......................... 43
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 67
Engine shut-off switch .............................. 28
Engine stop switch ................................... 28
Engine unit check ..................................... 64
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 19
Equipment ................................................ 47
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 68
Fire extinguisher container ....................... 53
Fire extinguisher container checks ........... 68
Flushing the cooling water passages ....... 83
Fuel .......................................................... 54
Fuel level check ....................................... 63
Fuel level meter ........................................ 42
Fuel level warning .................................... 42
Fuel requirements .................................... 54
Fuel system checks .................................. 63
Fuses, replacing ....................................... 98
G
Getting to know your watercraft ............... 71
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 21
Glove compartment .................................. 51
H
Handgrip ................................................... 48
Hazard information ................................... 15
Hood check .............................................. 69
Hour meter/voltmeter ............................... 41
Hull and deck check ................................. 69
I
Identification numbers ................................ 1
Information display ................................... 40
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning .............. 97
Jet intake checks ...................................... 69
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 98
L
Labels, important ........................................ 3
Labels, other .............................................. 8
Labels, warning .......................................... 4
Launching the watercraft .......................... 72
Learning to operate your watercraft ......... 71
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Index
Leaving the watercraft .............................. 73
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 ............................................. 88S
Safe boating rules .................................... 19
Safety 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 ............................ 102
Switch checks .......................................... 68
T
Throttle lever ............................................ 29
Throttle lever checks ................................ 67
Tool kit...................................................... 89
Towing the watercraft ............................. 101
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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