2011 YAMAHA FX SHO engine

Instrument operation
40
(See page 40 for information on switching the
digital speedometer display units.)
Analog tachometer
The analog tachometer shows the engine
speed.
The large inner numbers on the meter show
the engine speed × 100 rpm (r/min).
The “RPM” indicator light comes on when the
analog tachometer is selected.
To switch to the tachometer from the speed-
ometer:
Push the “Speed/RPM” button for at least 1
second after the multifunction information
center is activated. When the meter switches
to the analog tachometer function, the “RPM”
indicator light comes on.
EJU35024Information display
The information display shows watercraft op-
erating conditions.
EJU37084Digital speedometer
The digital speedometer shows the watercraft
speed against water.
By switching the display units, the speed can
be shown in kilometers per hour (km/h) or
miles per hour (mph).
TIP:
Kilometers are selected as the display units at
the Yamaha factory.
1“Speed/RPM” button
2“SPEED” indicator light
1“Speed/RPM” button
2“RPM” indicator light
2
1
1
2
1Fuel level meter
2Fuel indicator
3Hour meter/voltmeter
4Digital speedometer
5Engine overheat warning indicator
6Check engine warning indicator
7Oil pressure warning indicator
1Digital speedometer
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Digital speedometer display (km/h)
The “SPEED” indicator light blinks once if kilo-
meters are selected as the display units when
the multifunction information center is activat-
ed.
TIP:
If the analog speedometer is selected, the
“SPEED” indicator light blinks once, then
comes on.
Digital speedometer display (mph)
The “SPEED” indicator light blinks three times
if miles are selected as the display units when
the multifunction information center is activat-
ed.
TIP:
If the analog speedometer is selected, the
“SPEED” indicator light blinks three times,
then comes on.
To switch the digital speedometer display
units:
Push the “Volt/Hour” button for at least 1 sec-
ond, within 10 seconds after the multifunction
information center is activated. The digital
speedometer display changes. When the dis-
play units are switched from kilometers to
miles only, the “SPEED” indicator light blinks
three times.
EJU35064Hour meter/voltmeter
The hour meter/voltmeter has both an hour
meter function and a voltmeter function. By
switching the meter, it can be used as either
an hour meter or a voltmeter.
TIP:
The hour meter is selected at the Yamaha
factory.
Hour meter
The hour meter shows the total number of
hours that the engine has been running since
the watercraft was new.
TIP:
The elapsed time will be kept even if the bat-
tery terminals have been disconnected.
To switch to the hour meter from the voltme-
ter:
Push the “Volt/Hour” button for at least 1 sec-
ond after the multifunction information center
is activated for more than 10 seconds. The
1“Volt/Hour” button
2“SPEED” indicator light
1
2
1Hour meter/voltmeter
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Instrument operation
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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.
EJU35127Oil pressure warning
If the oil pressure drops significantly, the oil
pressure warning indicator and the “WARN-
ING” indicator light 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 56 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.
EJU37602Engine overheat warning
If the engine temperature rises significantly,
the engine overheat warning indicator and the
“WARNING” indicator light blink, and the
buzzer sounds intermittently. Then, the en-
gine overheat warning indicator and the
“WARNING” indicator light stop blinking and
remain on, and the buzzer sounds continu-ously. At the same time, 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 97 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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Instrument operation
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EJU35134Check engine warning
If a sensor malfunction or a short circuit is de-
tected, the check engine warning indicator
and the “WARNING” indicator light 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.
EJU35037Multifunction display (FX Cruiser
SHO)
The multifunction display shows the following
information.
The display units of the multifunction display
are selected according to the display units of
the digital speedometer. (To change the dis-
play units, see page 40 for digital speedome-
ter display selection procedures.)
When “km/h” are selected as the display units
of the digital speedometer, values are shown
in kilometers/liters/degrees Celsius.When “mph” are selected as the display units
of the digital speedometer, values are shown
in miles/gallons/degrees Fahrenheit.
To switch the display mode, push the
“Mode/Reset” button for less than 1 second.
The display mode changes in the following or-
der.
Compass
This display shows the current direction of the
watercraft using the 8 major compass points.
TIP:
The accuracy of the compass varies depend-
ing on the operating conditions. Use this func-
tion as a reference only.
Average speed
This display shows the average speed in kilo-
meters per hour “AV KMH” or miles per hour
1Multifunction display
2“Start/Stop” button
3“Mode/Reset” button
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Instrument operation
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Water temperature
This display shows the ambient water temper-
ature “L TEMP” (lake temperature).
Air temperature
This display shows the ambient air tempera-
ture “E TEMP” (environmental temperature).
Average speed/Tripmeter/Trip timer
modes
Average speed, distance traveled, and trip
time are recorded once the “Start/Stop” button
is pushed to start the measurements, regard-
less of the current display.
TIP:
The measurements are performed only while
the engine is running.
The measurements are not saved if the en-
gine is stopped. The measurements are resetautomatically when the displays go off 25 sec-
onds after the engine stops.
To start the measurements:
Push the “Start/Stop” button for less than 1
second. The beeper sounds once and the
measurements start.
To stop the measurements:
Push the “Start/Stop” button for less than 1
second while the measurements are being re-
corded. The beeper sounds once and the
measurements stop.
To restart the measurements:
Push the “Start/Stop” button for less than 1
second while the measurements are stopped.
The beeper sounds once and the measure-
ments restart.
To reset the measurements:
Push the “Mode/Reset” button for at least 2
seconds while the measurements are
stopped. The beeper sounds twice and the
measurements are reset.
1“Start/Stop” button
2“Mode/Reset” button
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Equipment operation
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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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Equipment operation
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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
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Operation and handling requirements
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EJU31822
Fuel requirements EJU37225Fuel
WARNING
EWJ00282

Gasoline and gasoline vapors are ex-
tremely flammable. To avoid fires and
explosions and to reduce the risk of in-
jury when refueling, follow these in-
structions.

Gasoline is poisonous and can cause in-
jury or death. Handle gasoline with care.
Never siphon gasoline by mouth. If you
should swallow some gasoline, inhale a
lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gaso-
line in your eyes, see your doctor imme-
diately. If gasoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap and water. If gasoline
spills on your clothing, change your
clothes.
NOTICE
ECJ00321

Do not use leaded gasoline. Leaded gas-
oline can seriously damage the engine.

Avoid getting water and contaminants in
the fuel tank. Contaminated fuel can
cause poor performance and engine
damage. Use only fresh gasoline that
has been stored in clean containers.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gasohol con-
taining ethanol and that containing methanol.
Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if
ethanol content does not exceed 10% and thefuel meets the minimum octane ratings. E-85
is a fuel blend containing 85% ethanol and
therefore must not be used in this watercraft.
All ethanol blends containing more than 10%
ethanol can cause fuel system damage or en-
gine performance problems.
Yamaha does not recommend gasohol con-
taining methanol because it can cause fuel
system damage and engine performance
problems.
To fill the fuel tank:
(1) Before refueling, stop the engine. Do not
stand or sit on the watercraft. Never refu-
el while smoking, or while in the vicinity of
sparks, open flames, or other sources of
ignition.
(2) Place the watercraft in a well-ventilated
area and in a horizontal position.
(3) Remove the seats, and then check the
fuel level. (See page 47 for seat removal
and installation procedures.)
(4) Pull the visor up, and then lift up the rear
of the hood.
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
minimum octane rating of
86
(Pump octane number) = (R + M)/2
90 (Research octane number)
1Visor
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