2012 YAMAHA FZS ECO mode

Important manual information
EJU37543
Declaration of Conformity for Personal Watercraft (PWC)
with the requirements of Directive 94/25/EC, as amended by Directive 2003/44/EC
Name of Engine Manufacturer:YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Name / Title:H. Yamaji / President of YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V. Address:2500 Shingai, Iwata, Shizuoka 438-8501, Japan
Name of Authorised Representative:YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Address:Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphole-Rijk, The Netherlands
Name of Notified Body for exhaust and noise emission assessment:Luxcontrol SA
Address:1. avenue des Terres Rouges BP 349, Esch-sur-Alzette, L-4004. Luxembourg
Name of Notified Body for exhaust and noise emission assessment:SNCH
GX1800A-L / FZS0882
0499 ID Number:
ID Number:
Address:11, route de Luxembourg BP 32, Sandweiler, L-5230. Luxembourg
US-YAMA1001 I 112 Conformity assessment module used:
for construction:
for exhaust emissions:
for noise emissions:
DESCRIPTION OF CRAFT
DESCRIPTION OF ENGINEA
A
Craft model Identification Number, starting from :
Model name / Commercial name :C Design Category :Other Community Directives applied
Directive 2004/108/EC relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).CISPR 12
Directive 2006/42/EC relating to Machinery.Standards
EN 61000-6-2
D
Aa
AaB+C
B+CB+D
B+DB+E
B+EB+F
B+FG
G
GH
H
H
Engine Type:
PWC engineCombustion cycle:
4 stroke
Fuel Type:
Petrol
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
IDENTIFICATION OF ENGINE COVERED BY THIS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Name of engine model
6ANName / ID number of Notified Body
Luxcontrol SA / 0882 EC Type–examination certificate number
LC*2003/44*10026
(identification of the person empowered to sign on behalf of the engine manufacturer or his authorised representative)
Signature and title:(or an equivalent marking)Date and place of issue:1st / August / 2011, Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands
Essential requirementsstandardsother normative
document / methodtechnical filePlease specify in more detail
(* = mandatory standard)
I.A design and construction EN ISO 13590
I.B exhaust emission*EN ISO 8178-1
I.C noise emission*EN ISO 14509
*
*
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the PWC manufacturer. I declare on behalf of the PWC
manufacturer that the craft model and engine(s) mentioned above complies (comply) with all applicable essential
requirements in the way specified and is (are) in conformity with the type(s) for which above mentioned EC type-examination
certificate(s) has (have) been issued.
ID Number:
ID Number:
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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
Manufactured date label .................... 2
Model information ........................... 2
Builder’s plate .................................... 2
Important labels .............................. 4
Warning labels ................................... 5
Other labels ....................................... 9
Safety information ........................... 11
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft ............................ 11
Cruising limitations ....................... 12
Operation requirements ............... 13
Recommended equipment ........... 15
Hazard information ....................... 16
Watercraft characteristics ............. 16
Water-skiing ................................. 18
Safe boating rules ........................ 19
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly ................................ 20
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
Telescopic 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
Instrument operation ...................... 36
Dual analog meter unit ................. 36
Speedometer ................................... 36
Tachometer ..................................... 36
Information display .......................... 37
Equipment operation ...................... 41
Equipment .................................... 41
Seats ............................................... 41
Handgrips ........................................ 42
Reboarding grip ............................... 42
Reboarding step .............................. 42
Bow eye ........................................... 43
Stern eyes ....................................... 43
Cleat ................................................ 43
Storage compartments .................... 44
Fire extinguisher holder and
cover ............................................ 47
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 49
Fuel requirements ........................ 49
Fuel ................................................. 49
Engine oil requirements ............... 51
Engine oil ......................................... 51
Draining the bilge water ............... 52
Draining the bilge water on land ...... 52
Draining the bilge water on water .... 53
Transporting on a trailer ............... 54
First-time operation ........................ 55
Engine break-in ............................ 55
Pre-operation checks ..................... 56
Pre-operation checklist .................... 56
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General and important labels
1
EJU36451
Identification numbers
Record the Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number, Craft Identification Number (CIN),
and engine serial number in the spaces pro-
vided for assistance when ordering spare
parts from a Yamaha dealer. Also record and
keep these ID numbers in a separate place in
case your watercraft is stolen.
EJU41350Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number
The PRI-ID number is stamped on a plate at-
tached inside the engine compartment. (See
page 41 for seat removal and installation pro-
cedures and page 46 for information on the
watertight storage compartment.)
MODEL:
GX1800A-L (FZS)
EJU36550Craft Identification Number (CIN)
The CIN is stamped on a plate attached to the
aft deck.
EJU40470Engine serial number
The engine serial number is stamped on a
plate attached to the engine unit. (See page
41 for seat removal and installation proce-
dures and page 84 for engine cover removal
and installation procedures.)
1Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number loca-
tion
1
MODELYAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
ASSEMBLED IN U.S.A. FROM AMERICAN AND JAPANESE
COMPONENTS.
ASSEMBLÉ AUX ÉTATS-UNIS DE PIÈCES AMÉRICANES ET
JAPONAISES.
PRI-I.D.F2C
F2C
1Craft Identification Number (CIN) location
1Engine serial number location
1
1
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Control function operation
26
EJU31024
Watercraft control functions EJU41390Remote control transmitter
The Yamaha Security System and Low RPM
Mode settings can be selected by operating
the remote control transmitter. (See page 27
for Yamaha Security System setting proce-
dures and page 34 for Low RPM Mode activa-
tion procedures.)
Since the watercraft is programmed to recog-
nize the internal code from this transmitter
only, the settings can only be selected with
this transmitter.
If you accidentally lose your remote control
transmitter or if it is not operating properly,
contact a Yamaha dealer.
When operating the watercraft, always keep
the transmitter with you, such as by storing itin the transmitter holder in the beverage hold-
er, so that it is not lost.
NOTICE
ECJ00752

The remote control transmitter is not
completely waterproof. Do not sub-
merge the transmitter or operate it un-
derwater. If the transmitter is
submerged, dry it with a soft, dry cloth,
and then check that it is operating prop-
erly. If the transmitter is not operating
properly, contact a Yamaha dealer.

Keep the remote control transmitter
away from high temperatures and do not
place it in direct sunlight.

Do not drop the remote control transmit-
ter, subject it to strong shocks, or place
any heavy items on it.

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the remote
control transmitter. Do not use deter-
gent, alcohol, or other chemicals.

Do not attempt to disassemble the re-
mote control transmitter yourself. Other-
wise, the transmitter may not operate
properly. If the transmitter needs a new
battery, contact a Yamaha dealer. Refer
to local hazardous waste regulations
when disposing of transmitter batteries.
1Remote control transmitter
1Transmitter holder
1
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Instrument operation
36
EJU37432
Dual analog meter unit
The dual analog meter unit displays various
watercraft information.
Dual analog meter unit initial operation
When the dual analog meter unit is activated,
the speedometer and tachometer make one
sweep, all of the display segments and indica-
tor lights come on. After 2 seconds, the
“WARNING” indicator light and the warning
indicators in the information display go off,
and then the unit starts to operate normally.
TIP:
The “UNLOCK” indicator light will go off when
the engine is started.
Dual analog meter unit standby state
If the dual analog meter unit does not receive
any operation input within 25 seconds after
the engine stops, the unit will turn off and en-
ter a standby state. When the engine is start-
ed again, the displays return to their state
before the unit turned off, and then the unit
starts to operate normally.
EJU37441Speedometer
The speedometer shows the watercraft speed
against water.
The small outer numbers on the meter show
the watercraft speed in kilometers per hour
“km/h” and the large inner numbers show the
speed in miles per hour “MPH”.
EJU37242Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine speed.
The inner numbers on the meter show the en-
gine speed × 1000 RPM (r/min).
1Speedometer
2Information display
3Tachometer
4“Hour Volt” button
5“UNLOCK” indicator light
6“L-MODE” indicator light
7“WARNING” indicator light
123
7 6 5 4
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Pre-operation checks
63
EJU32663Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check
Make sure that the engine shut-off cord (lan-
yard) is not damaged. If the cord is damaged,
replace it. WARNING! Never try to repair
the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) or tie it
together. The engine shut-off cord (lan-
yard) may not pull free when the operator
falls off, allowing the watercraft to contin-
ue to run and cause an accident.
[EWJ01220]
EJU32675
Switch checks
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.
Check the start switch, the engine stop
switch, and the engine shut-off switch forproper operation. (See pages 28 to 28 for in-
formation on operating each switch.)
To check the operation of the switches:
(1) If the lock mode is selected for the
Yamaha Security System setting, select
the unlock mode. (See page 27 for
Yamaha Security System setting proce-
dures.)
(2) Push the start switch to make sure that
the engine starts.
(3) As soon as the engine starts running,
push the engine stop switch to make sure
that the engine stops immediately.
(4) Restart the engine, and then pull the en-
gine shut-off cord (lanyard) to remove the
clip from the engine shut-off switch to
make sure that the engine stops immedi-
ately.
EJU40101Storage compartment checks
Make sure that the storage compartments are
not damaged and that water has not collected
in the compartments. (See page 44 for infor-
mation on the storage compartments.)
1Engine shut-off switch
2Clip
3Start switch
4Engine stop switch
5Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
23 1
5 4
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Operation
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objects, and other watercraft to give you
time to stop.

Do not shut the engine off when slowing
down in case you need engine power to
steer away from a boat or other obstacle
that comes into your path.

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.
EJU40371Operating the watercraft in reverse
Pull the shift lever rearward to the reverse po-
sition. The watercraft will move in reverse.
(See page 32 for information on the reverse
system.)
Make sure that there are no obstacles or peo-
ple behind you before shifting into reverse.
TIP:
This model is equipped with a function which
limits the engine speed in reverse.
EJU36086Boarding the watercraft
WARNING
EWJ01111
Be sure the operator and any passengers
have practiced boarding from the water
while still close to shore before riding. A
person who has made many unsuccessful
attempts to get back on the watercraft may
become fatigued and suffer from expo-
sure, increasing the risk of injury and
drowning.
Board the watercraft in water free from weeds
and debris and at least 60 cm (2 ft) deep from
the bottom of the watercraft. NOTICE: Never
run the engine in water that is less than 60
cm (2 ft) deep from the bottom of the wa-
tercraft, otherwise pebbles or sand could
be sucked into the jet intake, causing im-
peller damage and engine overheating.
[ECJ00472]
TIP:
This watercraft is equipped with a reboarding
step, which can be lowered and used to assist
in reboarding. (See page 42 for information on
operating the reboarding step.)
1Shift lever
2Reverse position
1
2
60 cm (2 ft)
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Trouble recovery
89
EJU34561
Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble with your watercraft, use the troubleshooting chart to check for the pos-
sible cause.
If you cannot find the cause, consult a Yamaha dealer.
EJU36984Troubleshooting chart
Confirm the possible cause and remedy, and then refer to the applicable page.
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
does not turn over)Yamaha Se-
curity SystemLock mode selected Select unlock mode
27
Engine shut-
off switchClip not in place Install clip
28
Fuse Burned out Replace fuse and
check wiring93
Battery Run down Recharge 79
Poor terminal con-
nectionsTighten as required
79
Terminal corroded Clean or replace 79
Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
turns over)Throttle lever Squeezed Release 28
Fuel Empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible49
Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Spark plug Fouled or defective Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Spark plug
capNot connected or
looseHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Connected to wrong
cylinderHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel injec-
tion systemFuel pump faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
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