2011 YAMAHA FX SHO stop 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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Table of contents
Transporting on a trailer ............... 59
First-time operation......................... 60
Engine break-in ............................ 60
Pre-operation checks ...................... 61
Pre-operation checklist .................... 61
Pre-operation check points .......... 63
Pre-launch checks ........................... 63
Post-launch checks ......................... 69
Operation ......................................... 71
Operating your watercraft ............. 71
Getting to know your watercraft ....... 71
Learning to operate
your watercraft ............................. 71
Riding position ................................. 72
Launching the watercraft ................. 72
Starting the engine on water ........... 72
Stopping the engine ........................ 73
Leaving the watercraft ..................... 73
Operating the watercraft .................. 73
Turning the watercraft ..................... 74
Stopping the watercraft ................... 75
Operating the watercraft
in reverse ..................................... 76
Boarding the watercraft ................... 76
Starting off ....................................... 79
Capsized watercraft ......................... 80
Beaching and docking
the watercraft ............................... 81
Operating in weeded areas ............. 82
After removing the watercraft
from the water .............................. 82
Care and storage ............................. 83
Post-operation care ...................... 83
Flushing the cooling water
passages ...................................... 83
Cleaning the watercraft ................... 84
Battery care ..................................... 84
Long-term storage ........................ 87
Cleaning .......................................... 87
Lubrication ....................................... 87Rustproofing .................................... 88
Maintenance .................................... 89
Maintenance ................................ 89
Tool kit ............................................. 89
Removing and installing the engine
cover ............................................ 89
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 91
Engine oil and oil filter ..................... 92
Specifications.................................. 93
Specifications ................................ 93
Trouble recovery ............................. 94
Troubleshooting ........................... 94
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 94
Emergency procedures ................ 97
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ........................................ 97
Jumping the battery ......................... 98
Replacing the fuses ......................... 98
Replacing the bilge pump fuse ...... 100
Towing the watercraft .................... 101
Submerged watercraft ................... 102
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Safety information
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EJU36850
Hazard information

Never start the engine or let it run for any
length of time in an enclosed area. Exhaust
fumes contain carbon monoxide, a color-
less, odorless gas that may cause loss of
consciousness and death within a short
time. Always operate the watercraft in an
open area.

Do not touch the hot muffler or engine dur-
ing or immediately after engine operation;
they can cause serious burns.
EJU30920
Watercraft characteristics

Jet thrust turns the watercraft. Releasing
the throttle lever completely produces only
minimum thrust. If you are traveling at
speeds above trolling, you will have rapidly
decreasing ability to steer without throttle.
This model is equipped with the Yamaha
Engine Management System (YEMS) that
includes an off-throttle steering (OTS) sys-
tem. It will activate at planing speeds should
you attempt to steer the watercraft after re-
leasing the throttle lever. The OTS system
assists in turning by continuing to supply
some thrust while the watercraft is deceler-
ating, but you can turn more sharply if you
apply throttle while turning the handlebars.
The OTS system does not function below
planing speeds or when the engine is off.
Once the engine slows down, the watercraft
will no longer turn in response to handlebar
input until you apply throttle again or you
reach trolling speed.
Practice turning in an open area without ob-
stacles until you have a good feel for this
maneuver.

This watercraft is water-jet propelled. The
jet pump is directly connected to the engine.
This means that jet thrust will produce some
movement whenever the engine is running.
There is no “neutral” position. You are in ei-
ther “forward” or “reverse”, depending upon
the shift lever position.

Do not use the reverse function to slow
down or stop the watercraft as it could
cause you to lose control, be ejected, or im-
pact the handlebars.
This could increase the risk of back/spinal
injury (paralysis), facial injuries, and broken
legs, ankles, and other bones. You could
also damage the shift mechanism.
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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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Control function operation
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EJU31152Engine stop switch“”
The engine stop switch (red button) stops the
engine when the switch is pushed.
EJU31163Engine shut-off switch“”
The engine shut-off switch automatically
stops the engine when the clip, on the end of
the engine shut-off cord (lanyard), is removed
from the switch, such as if the operator falls off
the watercraft.
Insert the clip under the engine shut-off switch
before starting the engine.
When the engine is not running, remove the
clip from the engine shut-off switch to preventaccidental starting or unauthorized operation
by children or others.
EJU36286Start switch“”
NOTICE
ECJ01310
Do not run the engine over 4000 r/min on
land. Also, do not run the engine for more
than 15 seconds without supplying water,
otherwise the engine could overheat.
The start switch (green button) starts the en-
gine when the switch is pushed.
Release the start switch as soon as the en-
gine starts to run. If the engine does not start
in 5 seconds, release the start switch, wait 15
seconds, and then try again. NOTICE: Never
push the start switch while the engine is
running. Do not operate the start switch
for more than 5 seconds, otherwise the
battery will be discharged and the engine
1Engine stop switch
1Engine shut-off switch
2Clip
3Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
1
2
1
3
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Control function operation
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in response to handlebar input until you apply
throttle again or you reach trolling speed.
EJU31293Adjustable tilt steering system
The position of the handlebars can be adjust-
ed back and forth by operating the tilt lever.
To adjust the handlebar position:
(1) Pull the tilt lever up to disengage the han-
dlebar lock, and then move the handle-
bars back or forth to the desired position.
WARNING! Never pull the tilt lever dur-
ing operation, otherwise the handle-
bars may suddenly change position,
which may lead to an accident.
[EWJ00041]
(2) Make sure that the tilt lever returns to its
original position and that the handlebars
are securely locked in place.
EJU41800Cooling water pilot outlets
When the engine is running, some of the cool-
ing water that is circulated in the engine is dis-
charged from the cooling water pilot outlets.
There are cooling water pilot outlets on the
port (left) and starboard (right) sides of the
watercraft. To check for proper operation of
the cooling system, make sure that water is
being discharged from the port (left) pilot out-
let. If water is not being discharged from the
outlet, stop the engine and check the jet in-
take for clogging. (See page 97 for informa-
tion on the jet intake.)
TIP:

It will take about 60 seconds for the water to
reach the outlets after the engine is started.
1Tilt lever
1
1Cooling water pilot outlet (port [left] side)
1
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Watercraft operation
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EJU40011
Watercraft operation functions
EJU37182Reverse system
WARNING
EWJ01230

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.

Make sure that there are no obstacles or
people behind you before shifting into
reverse.

Do not touch the reverse gate while the
shift lever is being operated, otherwise
you could be pinched.
When the shift lever is moved to the reverse
position, the reverse gate lowers and deflects
the water jet being discharged from the jet
thrust nozzle. This allows the watercraft to
move in reverse.
To shift into reverse:
(1) Release the throttle lever and let the en-
gine speed return to idle.
(2) Pull the shift lever rearward until it stops
in the reverse position. The reverse gatewill lower and the watercraft will start
moving in reverse at trolling speed.
TIP:
This model is equipped with a function which
limits the engine speed in reverse.
To shift into forward:
(1) Release the throttle lever and let the en-
gine speed return to idle.
(2) Push the shift lever forward until it stops
in the forward position. The reverse gate
will rise and the watercraft will start mov-
ing forward at trolling speed.
1Shift lever
2Reverse position
3Forward position
1Reverse gate
2Forward position
3Reverse position
1
3 2
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3
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