2012 YAMAHA FZS 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
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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Description
24
1234
675
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1112 1314 9 8
1Q.S.T.S. selector (page 33)
2Q.S.T.S. selector lock lever (page 33)
3Start switch (page 28)
4Engine shut-off switch (page 28)
5Clip (page 28)
6Engine stop switch (page 28)
7Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) (page 28)
8Dual analog meter unit (page 36)
9Rearview mirror
10Glove compartment (page 45)
11Remote control transmitter (page 26)
12Beverage holder (page 46)
13Shift lever (page 32)
14Throttle lever (page 29)
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Control function operation
27
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.
EJU37412Yamaha 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 dual ana-
log meter unit. (See page 36 for information
on the dual analog meter unit.)
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 dual analog meter unit is in the
standby state, the unit will perform the 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
1
2
L-Mode1
2
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Watercraft operation
35
TIP:
If the remote control transmitter is operated
while the dual analog meter unit is in the
standby state, the unit will perform the initial
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.
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-Mode1
2
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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.58
Fuel systemCheck the fuel system for leakage.
Check the fuel level in the fuel tank.58
Water separatorCheck the water separator for water. 58
Engine unitCheck the exterior of the engine unit for damage. 59
Engine oil levelCheck the engine oil level. 59
Bilge waterCheck the engine compartment for bilge water. 59
BatteryCheck the battery connections and electrolyte level. 59
Steering systemCheck the steering system for proper operation. 60
Telescopic steering systemCheck the telescopic steering system for proper op-
eration and check that the handlebars are securely
locked in place.60
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.61
Reverse systemCheck the reverse system for proper operation. 61
Throttle leverCheck the throttle lever for proper operation.
Check the throttle lever free play.62
Remote control transmitterCheck the remote control transmitter for proper op-
eration.62
Engine shut-off cord (lan-
yard)Check the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) for dam-
age.63
SwitchesCheck the start switch, engine stop switch, and en-
gine shut-off switch for proper operation.63
Storage compartmentsCheck the storage compartments for damage and
water.63
Fire extinguisher holder,
cover, and bandCheck the fire extinguisher holder, cover, and band
for damage.64
Fire extinguisherCheck the condition of the fire extinguisher. 64
Safety equipmentCheck that safety equipment meeting the applicable
regulations is on board.64
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Index
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft ........................................ 11
Long-term storage .................................... 82
Low RPM Mode........................................ 34
Lubrication................................................ 82
M
Main components, location of .................. 22
Maintenance............................................. 84
Manufactured date label............................. 2
Model information....................................... 2
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 38
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 77
Operating the watercraft........................... 68
Operating the watercraft in reverse .......... 71
Operating your watercraft......................... 66
Operation requirements ........................... 13
P
Periodic maintenance chart...................... 86
Post-launch checks .................................. 65
Post-operation care .................................. 78
Pre-launch checks.................................... 58
Pre-operation check points ...................... 58
Pre-operation checklist............................. 56
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Q
Quick Shift Trim System (Q.S.T.S.) ......... 33
Quick Shift Trim System (Q.S.T.S.)
checks................................................... 61
R
Reboarding grip........................................ 42
Reboarding step ....................................... 42
Recommended equipment ....................... 15
Remote control transmitter ....................... 26
Remote control transmitter check ............ 62
Reverse system ....................................... 32
Reverse system checks ........................... 61
Riding position.......................................... 67
Rustproofing ............................................. 82
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 19
Safety equipment check ........................... 64
Seats ........................................................ 41
Speedometer............................................ 36
Start switch............................................... 28Starting off ................................................ 74
Starting off from a trailer ........................... 75
Starting the engine on water .................... 67
Steering system ....................................... 29
Steering system checks ........................... 60
Stern drain plug checks ............................ 64
Stern eyes ................................................ 43
Stopping the engine ................................. 68
Stopping the watercraft ............................ 70
Storage compartment checks .................. 63
Storage compartments ............................. 44
Submerged watercraft .............................. 97
Switch checks .......................................... 63
T
Tachometer .............................................. 36
Telescopic steering system ...................... 30
Telescopic steering system checks .......... 60
Throttle lever ............................................ 29
Throttle lever checks ................................ 62
Tool kit...................................................... 84
Towing the watercraft ............................... 96
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 54
Troubleshooting ....................................... 89
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 89
Turning the watercraft .............................. 69
W
Water separator ....................................... 31
Water separator check ............................. 58
Watercraft characteristics ......................... 16
Watercraft control functions ..................... 26
Watercraft operation functions ................. 32
Watercraft operation modes ..................... 34
Water-skiing ............................................. 18
Watertight storage compartment .............. 46
Y
Yamaha Security System ......................... 27
Yamaha Security System settings ........... 27
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