2012 YAMAHA FZS Owners Manual

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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 96 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
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breaks, the watercraft could fall, which
could result in severe injury.
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EJU35146
Storage compartments
This watercraft is equipped with the following
storage compartments.
Only the securely closed watertight storage
compartment is 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.
EJU37331Bow storage compartment
The bow storage compartment is located un-
der the hood.To open the bow storage compartment:
Push the hood latch, and then lift up the rear
of the hood.
1Cleat
1
1Hood latch
1Bow storage compartment
Bow storage compartment:
Capacity:
68.4 L (18.1 US gal, 15.0 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
5.0 kg (11 lb)
1
1
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To close the bow storage compartment:
Push the rear 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.
EJU31756Glove compartment
The glove compartment is located in front of
the seat.To open the glove compartment:
Slide the glove compartment latch toward
you, and then lift up the lid.
1Drain plug
1
1Glove compartment latch
1Glove compartment
Glove compartment:
Capacity:
3.5 L (0.9 US gal, 0.8 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
1.0 kg (2 lb)
1
1
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To close the glove compartment:
Push the lid down to securely lock it in place.
To drain water from the glove compartment:
(1) Remove the beverage holder.
(2) Remove the drain plug on the bottom of
the glove compartment to drain the water.
(3) Securely install the drain plug in its origi-
nal position.(4) Securely install the beverage holder in its
original position.
EJU41420Beverage holder
The beverage holder is located in the glove
compartment. (See page 45 for information
on the glove compartment.)
The beverage holder is removable.
Do not place any items in the beverage holder
while riding. Otherwise, the items may fall out
of the beverage holder.
EJU37233Watertight storage compartment
The watertight storage compartment is locat-
ed under the rear seat.
The compartment is watertight when the cap
is closed securely.
The watertight storage compartment is re-
movable.
To open the watertight storage compartment:
(1) Remove the rear seat. (See page 41 for
seat removal and installation proce-
dures.)
1Beverage holder
1Drain plug
1
1
1Beverage holder
1
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(2) Loosen the cap and remove it.
To close the watertight storage compartment:
(1) Securely install the cap by tightening it
until it stops.
(2) Securely install the rear seat in its original
position.
EJU41282Fire extinguisher holder and cover
The fire extinguisher holder and cover are lo-
cated in the bow storage compartment.To use the fire extinguisher holder and cover:
(1) Push the hood latch, and then lift up the
rear of the hood.
(2) Unhook the band and remove the fire ex-
tinguisher cover.
(3) Place the fire extinguisher in the holder,
and then place the cover over the fire ex-
tinguisher.
(4) Securely fasten the cover and the fire ex-
tinguisher with the band.
(5) Push the rear of the hood down to se-
curely lock it in place. Make sure that the
1Watertight storage compartment cap
1Watertight storage compartment
Watertight storage compartment:
Capacity:
8.7 L (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
3.0 kg (7 lb)
1
1
1Hood latch
1Band
2Fire extinguisher holder and cover
1
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hood is securely closed before using the
watercraft.
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EJU31822
Fuel requirements EJU41291Fuel
WARNING
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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 41 for seat removal
and installation procedures.)
(4) Push the hood latch, 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)
1Hood latch
1
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(5) Loosen the fuel filler cap and remove it.
(6) Slowly add fuel to the fuel tank.
(7) Stop filling when the fuel level reaches
approximately 50 mm (2 in) from the top
of the fuel tank. Do not overfill the fuel
tank. Because fuel expands when it heats
up, heat from the engine or the sun can
cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank. Donot leave the watercraft with a full tank in
direct sunlight.
(8) Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately with
a dry cloth.
(9) Securely install the fuel filler cap by tight-
ening it until it clicks.
(10) Push the rear of the hood down to se-
curely lock it in place. Make sure that the
fuel filler cap and the hood are securely
closed before using the watercraft.
(11) Securely install the seats in their original
positions.
1Fuel filler cap
Fuel tank capacity:
70 L (18.5 US gal, 15.4 Imp.gal)
1
1Approximately 50 mm (2 in) from top of the
fuel tank
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