2012 YAMAHA FX HO weight

Safety information
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EJU30682
The safe use and operation of this water-
craft is dependent upon the use of proper
riding techniques, as well as upon the
common sense, good judgment, and ex-
pertise of the operator. Before using this
watercraft, make sure that its use is per-
mitted under local laws, bylaws, and regu-
lations, and always operate the watercraft
in full conformity with any requirements
and limitations imposed. Every operator
should know the following requirements
before riding the watercraft.
●Before operating the watercraft, read this
owner’s/operator’s manual, the Riding
Practice Guide, the Riding Instruction card,
and all labels on the watercraft. These ma-
terials should give you an understanding of
the watercraft and its operation.
●Never allow anyone to operate this water-
craft until they too have read this own-
er’s/operator’s manual, the Riding Practice
Guide, the Riding Instruction card, and all
labels.
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Limitations on who may
operate the watercraft
●Yamaha recommends a minimum operator
age of 16 years old.
Adults must supervise use by minors.
Know your local operator age and training
requirements.
●This watercraft is designed to carry the op-
erator and up to 2 passengers. Never ex-
ceed the maximum load limit or allow more
than 3 persons (or 2 persons if a water-skier
is being pulled) to ride the watercraft at any
time.
●Do not operate the watercraft with any pas-
sengers on board until you have consider-
able practice and experience riding alone.
Operating the watercraft with passengers
requires more skill. Take the time to be-
come accustomed to the handling charac-
teristics of the watercraft before trying any
difficult maneuvers.Maximum load:
240 kg (530 lb)
Load is the total weight of cargo, oper-
ator, and passengers.
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(3) Pull the seat rearward and remove it.
To install the front seat:
(1) Insert the projection on the front of the
seat into the stay 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.
EJU31363Handgrip
The handgrip is used when boarding the wa-
tercraft from the water and 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.
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Reboarding grip
The reboarding grip is used when boarding
the watercraft from the water.
EJU34864Reboarding step
The reboarding step is used to assist in re-
boarding the watercraft 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
1Handgrip
1Reboarding grip
1
1
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when released. WARNING! Do not use the
reboarding step to lift the watercraft. The
reboarding step is not designed to sup-
port the watercraft’s weight. If the reboard-
ing step breaks, the watercraft could fall,
which could result in severe injury.
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NOTICE
ECJ00742
Use the reboarding step only to board the
watercraft in the water. Do not use the re-
boarding step for any other purpose. The
watercraft can be damaged.
EJU34872Bow eye
The bow eye is used to attach a rope to the
watercraft when transporting, mooring, ortowing it in an emergency. (See page 103 for
information on towing the watercraft.)
EJU34881Stern eyes
The stern eyes are used to attach a rope to
the watercraft when transporting or mooring it.
EJU40420Cleat
The cleat is used to attach a ski rope to the
watercraft when pulling a water-skier.
WARNING! Do not use the cleat to lift the
watercraft. The cleat is not designed to
support the watercraft’s weight. If the cleat
1Reboarding step
1
1Bow eye
1Stern eye
1
1
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breaks, the watercraft could fall, which
could result in severe injury.
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Pull-up cleats (FX Cruiser HO)
The pull-up cleats are used to attach a rope to
the watercraft when mooring it.
To use a pull-up cleat, pull it up. The pull-up
cleat returns automatically to its original posi-
tion when released. WARNING! Do not use
the pull-up cleats to lift the watercraft. The
pull-up cleats are not designed to support
the watercraft’s weight. If the pull-up
cleats break, the watercraft could fall,
which could result in severe injury.
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Storage compartments
This watercraft is equipped with the following
storage compartments.
Only the securely closed watertight storage
compartments are 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.
EJU42210Bow storage compartment
The bow storage compartment is located un-
der the hood.
To open the bow storage compartment:
Pull the hood latch rearward, and then lift up
the rear of the hood.
1Cleat
1Pull-up cleat
1
1
1Hood latch
1Bow storage compartment
Bow storage compartment:
Capacity:
90.0 L (23.8 US gal, 19.8 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
5.0 kg (11 lb)
1
1
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Operating your watercraft
WARNING
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Before operating your watercraft, become
familiar with all of the controls. Consult a
Yamaha dealer about any control or func-
tion that you do not fully understand. Fail-
ure to understand how the controls work
could cause an accident or prevent you
from avoiding an accident.
EJU32963Getting to know your watercraft
Operating your watercraft requires skills ac-
quired through practice over a period of time.
Take the time to learn the basic techniques
well before attempting more difficult maneu-
vers.
Operating your new watercraft can be a very
enjoyable activity, providing you with hours of
pleasure. However, it is essential to familiar-
ize yourself with the operation of the water-
craft to achieve the skill level necessary to
enjoy riding safely.
Before operating this watercraft, read this
owner’s/operator’s manual, the Riding Prac-
tice Guide, the Riding Instruction card, and all
labels on the watercraft. Pay particular atten-
tion to the safety information beginning on
page 11. These materials should give you an
understanding of the watercraft and its opera-
tion.
Remember: This watercraft is designed to
carry the operator and up to 2 passengers.
Never exceed the maximum load limit or allow
more than 3 persons (or 2 persons if a water-
skier is being pulled) to ride the watercraft at
any time.
EJU33005Learning to operate your watercraft
Before operating the watercraft, always per-
form the pre-operation checks listed on page
62. The short time spent checking the water-
craft will reward you with added safety and re-
liability.
Check local laws before operating your water-
craft.
Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep
a safe distance away from people, objects,
and other watercraft. Select a wide area to
learn in, where there is good visibility and light
boat traffic.
Use the buddy system—operate with some-
one nearby. Scan constantly for people, ob-
jects, and other watercraft. Be alert for
conditions that limit your visibility or block your
vision of others.
You should grip the handlebars firmly and
keep both feet on the floor of the footwell. Do
not attempt to ride with passengers until your
operating skills are fully developed.Maximum load:
240 kg (530 lb)
Load is the total weight of cargo, oper-
ator, and passengers.
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slows down, the watercraft will no longer
respond to handlebar input until you ap-
ply throttle again or you reach trolling
speed.
At trolling speed, the watercraft can be
turned gradually by handlebar position
alone using just the amount of thrust
available at idle.
D. If the engine is stopped while riding, there
is no thrust. The watercraft will go straight
even though the handlebars are turned.
You need throttle to steer.
This model is equipped with the Yamaha En-
gine Management System (YEMS) that in-
cludes an off-throttle steering (OTS) system.
It will activate at planing speeds should you
attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing
the throttle lever (see condition C above).
The OTS system assists in turning by continu-
ing to supply some thrust while the watercraft
is decelerating, but you can turn more sharplyif you apply throttle while turning the handle-
bars. The OTS system does not function be-
low planing speeds or when the engine is off.
Once the engine slows down, the watercraft
will no longer turn in response to handlebar in-
put until you apply throttle again or you reach
trolling speed.
EJU42580Stopping the watercraft
The watercraft is not equipped with a sepa-
rate braking system. It is stopped by water re-
sistance when the throttle lever is released.
From full speed, the watercraft comes to a
complete stop in approximately 110 m (360 ft)
after the throttle lever is released or the en-
gine is stopped, although this distance will
vary depending on many factors, including
gross weight, water surface conditions, and
wind direction. The watercraft slows down as
soon as the throttle lever is released, but will
coast for a distance before fully stopping. If
you are not sure you can stop in time before
hitting an obstacle, apply throttle and turn in
another direction.
WARNING
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●Allow adequate stopping distance.
●Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
member, watercraft and other boats do
not have brakes.
●Operate defensively at safe speeds and
keep a safe distance away from people,
110 m (360 ft)
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(2) Put one foot on the step, and then grasp
the reboarding grip with your other hand.
(3) Pull yourself up onto the boarding plat-
form and grasp the handgrip, and then
move to the seat and sit astride.
(4) Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
to your left wrist, and then attach the clip
to the engine shut-off switch.
(5) Grip the handlebars with both hands and
place both feet on the floor of the footwell.(6) Look in all directions, start the engine,
and then start off slowly.
EJU33169Boarding with passenger(s)
WARNING
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Severe internal injuries can occur if water
is forced into body cavities as a result of
being near the jet thrust nozzle. Do not ap-
ply throttle until the passengers are seated
with their feet on the floor of the footwell
and are securely holding on to the person
in front of them or to the handgrip provid-
ed.
The heavier the total weight of the operator
and passenger(s), the more difficult it will be
to balance the watercraft. Do not operate the
watercraft when the total weight exceeds 240
kg (530 lb) including any cargo.
To board at a standstill:
(1) Board as noted in the previous section
“Boarding alone”.
(2) Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
to your left wrist, and then attach the clip
to the engine shut-off switch.
(3) Grip the handlebars with both hands and
place both feet on the floor of the footwell.
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Specifications
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Specifications
Watercraft capacity:
Maximum people on board:
3 person
Maximum load capacity:
240 kg (530 lb)
Dimensions:
Length:
3560 mm (140.2 in)
Width:
1230 mm (48.4 in)
Height:
1230 mm (48.4 in)
Dry weight:
FX HO 373 kg (822 lb)
FX Cruiser HO 374 kg (825 lb)
Performance:
Maximum output (according to ISO 8665/SAE
J1228):
132.4 kW@7600 r/min
Maximum fuel consumption:
48.2 L/h (12.7 US gal/h, 10.6 Imp.gal/h)
Cruising range at full throttle:
1.45 hour
Trolling speed:
1300 ±100 r/min
Engine:
Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Number of cylinders:
4
Engine displacement:
1812 cm³
Bore & stroke:
86.0 × 78.0 mm (3.39 × 3.07 in)
Compression ratio:
11.0 : 1
Valve clearance-intake (cold):
0.14–0.23 mm (0.0055–0.0091 in)
Valve clearance-exhaust (cold):
0.28–0.37 mm (0.0110–0.0146 in)
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Cooling system:
Water
Starting system:
ElectricIgnition system:
T.C.I.
Spark plug:
LFR6A
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Battery capacity:
12 V, 19 Ah
Charging system:
Flywheel magneto
Drive unit:
Propulsion system:
Jet pump
Jet pump type:
Axial flow, single stage
Impeller rotation:
Counterclockwise
Jet thrust nozzle angle:
24.0+24.0 °
Jet thrust nozzle trim angle:
-10, -5, 0, 5, 10 °
Fuel and oil:
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline
Minimum octane rating (PON):
86
Minimum octane rating (RON):
90
Recommended engine oil type SAE:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade API:
API SE,SF,SG,SH,SJ,SL
Fuel tank total capacity:
70 L (18.5 US gal, 15.4 Imp.gal)
Engine oil quantity with oil filter replacement:
3.1 L (3.28 US qt, 2.73 Imp.qt)
Engine oil quantity without oil filter replacement:
3.0 L (3.17 US qt, 2.64 Imp.qt)
Engine oil total quantity:
4.3 L (4.55 US qt, 3.78 Imp.qt)
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