2011 YAMAHA FX SHO remote start

Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1
Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number ........................................... 1
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ...... 1
Engine serial number ........................ 1
Model information ........................... 2
Builder’s plate .................................... 2
Important labels .............................. 3
Warning labels ................................... 4
Other labels ....................................... 8
Safety information ........................... 10
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft ............................ 10
Cruising limitations ....................... 11
Operation requirements ............... 12
Recommended equipment ........... 14
Hazard information ....................... 15
Watercraft characteristics ............. 15
Water-skiing ................................. 17
Safe boating rules ........................ 19
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly ................................ 19
Description....................................... 21
Watercraft glossary ...................... 21
Location of main components ...... 22
Control function operation ............. 26
Watercraft control functions ......... 26
Remote control transmitter .............. 26
Yamaha Security System ................ 27
Engine stop switch .......................... 28
Engine shut-off switch ..................... 28
Start switch ...................................... 28
Throttle lever ................................... 29
Steering system ............................... 29
Adjustable tilt steering system ......... 30
Cooling water pilot outlets ............... 30
Water separator ............................... 31
Watercraft operation ....................... 32
Watercraft operation functions ..... 32
Reverse system ............................... 32
Quick Shift Trim System
(Q.S.T.S.) ..................................... 33
Watercraft operation modes ......... 34
Low RPM Mode ............................... 34
No-wake mode ................................ 35
Cruise assist .................................... 36
Instrument operation ...................... 39
Multifunction information center ... 39
Analog speedometer/tachometer .... 39
Information display .......................... 40
Multifunction display
(FX Cruiser SHO) ......................... 44
Equipment operation ...................... 47
Equipment .................................... 47
Seats ............................................... 47
Handgrip .......................................... 48
Reboarding step .............................. 48
Bow eye ........................................... 49
Stern eyes ....................................... 49
Cleat ................................................ 49
Pull-up cleats (FX Cruiser SHO) ...... 50
Storage compartments .................... 50
Fire extinguisher container .............. 53
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 54
Fuel requirements ........................ 54
Fuel ................................................. 54
Engine oil requirements ............... 56
Engine oil ......................................... 56
Draining the bilge water ............... 57
Draining the bilge water on land ...... 57
Draining the bilge water on water .... 58
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Description
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19 2012 1413 15
1Watertight storage compartment (page 53)
2Start switch (page 28)
3Engine shut-off switch (page 28)
4Clip (page 28)
5Remote control transmitter (page 26)
6Q.S.T.S. selector lock lever (page 33)
7Q.S.T.S. selector (page 33)
8Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) (page 28)
9Engine stop switch (page 28)
10Multifunction information center (page 39)
11Beverage holder (page 53)
12Glove compartment (page 51)
13Tilt lever (page 30)
14Shift lever (page 32)
15Throttle lever (page 29)
16Rearview mirror17“NO-WAKE MODE” switch (page 35)
18Up switch (page 36)
19Down switch (page 36)
20“SET” switch (page 36)
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Control function operation
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EJU31384Yamaha Security System
The Yamaha Security System functions to
help prevent unauthorized use or theft of the
watercraft. The lock and unlock modes of the
security system can be selected by operating
the remote control transmitter that is included
with this watercraft. The engine cannot be
started if the lock mode of the security system
is selected. The engine can only be started if
the unlock mode is selected. (See page 26 for
information on the remote control transmitter.)
TIP:
The Yamaha Security System settings can
only be selected while the engine is stopped.
EJU36775Yamaha Security System settings
The Yamaha Security System settings will be
confirmed by the number of beeps when the
remote control transmitter is operated, and by
the “UNLOCK” indicator light of the multifunc-
tion information center. (See page 39 for infor-
mation on the multifunction information
center.)
TIP:

The beeper sounds two times for the nor-
mal operation mode or three times for the
Low RPM Mode. (See page 34 for Low
RPM Mode activation procedures.)

If the remote control transmitter is operated
while the multifunction information center is
in the standby state, the center will performthe initial operation, and then the setting is
selected.
To select the lock mode:
Push the lock button on the remote control
transmitter briefly. The beeper sounds once
and the “UNLOCK” indicator light blinks once,
then goes off. This indicates the lock mode is
selected.
To select the unlock mode:
Push the “L-Mode” (unlock) button on the re-
mote control transmitter briefly. The beeper
sounds two or three times and the “UNLOCK”
indicator light blinks two or three times, then
comes on. This indicates the unlock mode is
selected.
Number of
beepsYamaha Security
System mode“UN-
LOCK” in-
dicator
light
Lock Goes off
Unlock
(normal operation
mode)Comes
on
Unlock
(Low RPM Mode)Comes
on
1Lock button
2“UNLOCK” indicator light
1“L-Mode” (unlock) button
2“UNLOCK” indicator light
UNLOCK
21
UNLOCK
L-Mode21
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Watercraft operation
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TIP:
If the remote control transmitter is operated
while the multifunction information center is in
the standby state, the center performs the ini-
tial operation, and then the setting is selected.
To activate the Low RPM Mode:
Push the “L-Mode” (unlock) button on the re-
mote control transmitter for more than 4 sec-
onds. Once the beeper sounds three times
and the “UNLOCK” indicator light blinks three
times, then comes on, the “L-MODE” indicator
light comes on and the Low RPM Mode is ac-
tivated.
TIP:
If the Low RPM Mode is activated immediate-
ly after the information display turns off, the
“L-MODE” indicator light will not come on. The
“L-MODE” indicator light will come on when
the engine is started.
To deactivate the Low RPM Mode:
Push the “L-Mode” (unlock) button on the re-
mote control transmitter for more than 4 sec-onds. Once the beeper sounds two times and
the “UNLOCK” indicator light blinks two times,
then comes on, the “L-MODE” indicator light
goes off and the Low RPM Mode is deactivat-
ed. When the Low RPM Mode is deactivated,
the watercraft returns to the normal operation
mode.
EJU37015No-wake mode
The no-wake mode is a function that main-
tains the engine speed at a fixed setting for
operating the watercraft at low speeds. This
function can be used only for forward opera-
tion of the watercraft.
TIP:
The no-wake mode can only be activated af-
ter 5 seconds have elapsed since starting the
engine.
Activating and deactivating the no-wake
mode
Activation of the no-wake mode will be con-
firmed by the number of beeps when the “NO-
WAKE MODE” switch is pushed, and by the
digital speedometer display of the multifunc-
tion information center. (See page 39 for infor-
mation on the multifunction information
center.)
TIP:
The beeps and the blinking digital speedome-
ter display also indicate the activation of the
cruise assist. (See page 36 for information on
the cruise assist.)
Number of
beepsLow RPM Mode
operation“L-
MODE”
indicator
light
ActivatedComes
on
Deactivated Goes off
1“L-Mode” (unlock) button
2“L-MODE” indicator light
L-MODE
L-Mode12Number
of beepsNo-wake mode oper-
ationDigital
speedome-
ter display
ActivatedStarts
blinking
DeactivatedStops
blinking
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Pre-operation checks
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EJU31981
WARNING
EWJ00411
Failure to inspect or maintain the watercraft properly increases the possibility of an ac-
cident or damage to the watercraft. Do not operate the watercraft if you find any prob-
lem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual, have
the watercraft inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
EJU41232Pre-operation checklist
Before using this watercraft, be sure to perform the checks in the following checklist.
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
PRE-LAUNCH CHECKS
Engine compartmentVentilate the engine compartment.
Check inside the engine compartment for damage.63
Fuel systemCheck the fuel system for leakage.
Check the fuel level in the fuel tank.63
Water separatorCheck the water separator for water. 63
Engine unitCheck the exterior of the engine unit for damage. 64
Engine oil levelCheck the engine oil level. 64
Bilge waterCheck the engine compartment for bilge water. 64
BatteryCheck the battery connections and electrolyte level. 64
Steering systemCheck the steering system for proper operation. 65
Adjustable tilt steering sys-
temCheck the adjustable tilt steering system for proper
operation and check that the handlebars are secure-
ly locked in place.65
Q.S.T.S.Check the Q.S.T.S. for proper operation and check
that the Q.S.T.S. selector is securely locked in place.66
Reverse systemCheck the reverse system for proper operation. 66
Throttle leverCheck the throttle lever for proper operation.
Check the throttle lever free play.67
Remote control transmitterCheck the remote control transmitter for proper op-
eration.67
Engine shut-off cord (lan-
yard)Check the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) for dam-
age.67
SwitchesCheck the start switch, engine stop switch, and en-
gine shut-off switch for proper operation.68
Storage compartmentsCheck the storage compartments for damage and
water.68
Fire extinguisher containerCheck the fire extinguisher container for damage. 68
Fire extinguisherCheck the condition of the fire extinguisher. 68
Safety equipmentCheck that safety equipment meeting the applicable
regulations is on board.69
Hull and deckCheck the hull and deck for damage. 69
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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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