
Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1Identification 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
Adjustable tilt steering system  .........  30
Cooling water pilot outlets  ...............  30
Water separator ...............................  31
Watercraft operation ....................... 32Watercraft operation functions  .....  32
Shift system  .....................................  32
Quick Shift Trim System 
(Q.S.T.S.) .....................................  33
Watercraft operation modes .........  35
Low RPM Mode  ...............................  35
No-wake mode  ................................  36
Cruise assist  ....................................  37
Instrument operation ...................... 40Multifunction information center  ...  40
Analog speedometer/tachometer  ....  40
Information display  ..........................  41
Multifunction display 
(FX Cruiser SHO)  .........................  45
Equipment operation ...................... 49Equipment ....................................  49
Seats ...............................................  49
Handgrip ..........................................  50
Reboarding grip  ...............................  50
Reboarding step  ..............................  50
Bow eye  ...........................................  51
Stern eyes  .......................................  51
Cleat ................................................  51
Pull-up cleats (FX Cruiser SHO) ......  52
Storage compartments  ....................  52
Fire extinguisher holder and 
cover ............................................  57
Operation and handling 
requirements ................................... 58Fuel requirements  ........................  58
Fuel .................................................  58
Engine oil requirements  ...............  60
Engine oil .........................................  60
Draining the bilge water  ...............  61
Draining the bilge water on land  ......  61
Draining the bilge water on water  ....  62
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General and important labels
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The following label indicates the correct direction to upright a capsized watercraft.
The following CE marking is located on the back of the remote control transmitter.
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Description
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18 19 20 21
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1 Built-in watertight storage compartment 
(page 55)
2 Start switch (page 28)
3 Engine shut-off switch (page 28)
4 Clip (page 28)
5 Remote control transmitter (page 26)
6 Q.S.T.S. selector lock lever (page 33)
7 Q.S.T.S. selector (page 33)
8 Engine stop switch (page 28)
9 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) (page 28)
10 “VOLT/HOUR” button (page 40)
11 “SPEED/RPM” button (page 40)
12 “MODE/RESET” button (FX Cruiser SHO) 
(page 40)
13 “START/STOP” button (FX Cruiser SHO) 
(page 40)
14 Up switch (page 37)
15 Down switch (page 37)
16 Throttle lever (page 29)
17 Multifunction information center (page 40)
18 Glove compartment (page 53)
19 Removable beverage holder (page 55) 20
Tilt lever (page 30)
21 Shift lever (page 32)
22 “NO-WAKE MODE” switch (page 36)
23 “SET” switch (page 37)
24 Built-in beverage holder (page 55)
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Control function operation
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EJU31024
Watercraft control functions EJU42550Remote 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 35 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 it
in the transmitter holder in the built-in water- tight storage compartment, 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.
1
Remote control transmitter
1Transmitter holder
1
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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 40 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 35 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 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  beeps Yamaha Security 
System mode “UN-
LOCK” in- dicator light
Lock Goes off
Unlock 
(normal operation  mode) Comes 
on
Unlock 
(Low RPM Mode) Comes 
on
1 Lock button
2 “UNLOCK” indicator light
1 “L-Mode” (unlock) button
2 “UNLOCK” indicator light
21
2
L-Mode1
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could occur to the Q.S.T.S.
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(3) Release the lock lever, and then makesure that the Q.S.T.S. selector is securely
locked in place.
TIP:
Having the Q.S.T.S. selector in a position oth-
er than neutral may increase the chance of
watercraft movement when the shift lever is in
the neutral position. (See page 32 for informa-
tion on operating the shift lever.)
EJU40000
Watercraft ope ration modes 
EJU36785Low RPM Mode 
The Low RPM Mode is a function that limits
the maximum engine speed to approximately
70% of the maximum engine speed in the nor-
mal mode.
The Low RPM Mode can only be activated
and deactivated by operating the remote con-
trol transmitter that is included with this water-
craft. (See page 26 for information on the
remote control transmitter.)
TIP:
The Low RPM Mode can only be activated
when the engine is stopped in the unlock
mode of the Yamaha Security System.
Activating and deactivating the Low RPM 
Mode
Activation of the Low RPM Mode will be con-
firmed by the number of beeps when the re-
mote control transmitter is operated, and by
the “L-MODE” indicator light of the multifunc-
tion information center. (See page 40 for infor-
mation on the multifunction information
center.)
1Q.S.T.S. selector
2 Q.S.T.S. selector lock lever
2
1
1Remote control transmitter
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TIP:
If the remote control transmitter is operated
while the multifunction information center is in
the standby state, the center performs the ini-
tial 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.
EJU42480No-wake mode 
The no-wake mode is a function that main-
tains the engine speed at a fixed setting for
operating the watercraft at low speeds. This
function can be used only for forward opera-
tion of the watercraft.
TIP:
The no-wake mode can only be activated af-
ter 5 seconds have elapsed since starting the
engine.
Activating and deactivating the no-wake 
mode
Activation of the no-wake mode will be con-
firmed by the number of beeps when the “NO-
WAKE MODE” switch is pushed, and by the
digital speedometer display of the multifunc-
tion information center. (See page 40 for infor-
mation on the multifunction information
center.)
TIP:
The beeps and the blinking digital speedome-
ter display also indicate the activation of the
cruise assist. (See page 37 for information on
the cruise assist.)
Number of 
beeps Low RPM Mode 
operation “L-
MODE” 
indicator  light
Activated Comes 
on
Deactivated Goes off
1 “L-Mode” (unlock) button
2 “L-MODE” indicator light
2
L-Mode1Number 
of beeps No-wake mode oper-
ation Digital 
speedome- ter display
Activated Starts 
blinking
Deactivated Stops 
blinking
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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 ROUTINEPAGE
PRE-LAUNCH CHECKS
Engine compartment Ventilate the engine compartment.
Check inside the engine compartment for damage.
67
Fuel system Check the fuel system for leakage.
Check the fuel level in the fuel tank.
67
Water separator Check the water separator for water. 67
Engine unit Check the exterior of the engine unit for damage. 68
Engine oil level Check the engine oil level. 68
Bilge water Check the engine compartment for bilge water. 68
Battery Check the battery connections and electrolyte level. 68
Steering system Check the steering system for proper operation. 69
Adjustable tilt steering sys-
tem Check the adjustable tilt steering system for proper 
operation and check that the handlebars are secure-
ly locked in place.
70
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.
70
Shift system Check the shift system for proper operation. 71
Throttle lever Check the throttle lever for proper operation. 71
Remote control transmitter Check the remote control transmitter for proper op-
eration.
72
Engine shut-off cord (lan-
yard) Check the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) for dam-
age.
72
Switches Check the start switch, engine stop switch, and en-
gine shut-off switch for proper operation.
72
Storage compartments Check the storage compartments for damage and 
water.
72
Fire extinguisher holder, 
cover, and band Check the fire extinguisher holder, cover, and band 
for damage.
73
Fire extinguisher Check the condition of the fire extinguisher. 73
Safety equipment Check that safety equipment meeting the applicable 
regulations is on board.
73
Hull and deck Check the hull and deck for damage. 73
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