2013 YAMAHA FX HO CRUISER oil pressure

Instrument operation
41
To switch to the tachometer from the speed-
ometer:
Push the “SPEED/RPM” button for at least 1
second after the multifunction information
center is activated. When the meter switches
to the analog tachometer function, the “RPM”
indicator light comes on.
Analog speedometer
The analog speedometer shows the water-
craft speed against water.
The small inner numbers on the meter show
the watercraft speed in kilometers per hour
“km/h” and the large outer numbers show the
speed in miles per hour “mph”.
The “SPEED” indicator light comes on when
the analog speedometer is selected.
To switch to the speedometer from the ta-
chometer:
Push the “SPEED/RPM” button for at least 1
second after the multifunction information
center is activated. When the meter switches
to the analog speedometer function, the
“SPEED” indicator light comes on if “km/h” are
selected as the display units. The “SPEED”
indicator light blinks three times, then comes
on, if “mph” are selected as the display units.(See page 41 for information on switching the
digital speedometer display units.)
EJU35024Information display
The information display shows watercraft op-
erating conditions.
EJU42360Digital speedometer
The digital speedometer shows the watercraft
speed against water.
By switching the display units, the speed can
be shown in kilometers per hour (km/h) or
miles per hour (mph).
1
“SPEED/RPM” button
2 “RPM” indicator light
2
1
1“SPEED/RPM” button
2 “SPEED” indicator light
1 Fuel level meter
2 Fuel indicator
3 Hour meter/voltmeter
4 Digital speedometer
5 Engine overheat warning indicator
6 Check engine warning indicator
7 Oil pressure warning indicator
2
1
123
567
4
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Instrument operation
44
TIP:
The accuracy of the fuel level meter varies de-
pending on the operating conditions. Use this
function as a reference only.
EJU42340Fuel level warning
If the fuel remaining in the fuel tank drops to
about 18 L (4.8 US gal, 4.0 Imp. gal), the low-
est two fuel level segments, the fuel indicator,
and the “WARNING” indicator light blink, and
the buzzer sounds intermittently.
If the fuel level warning is activated, refill the
fuel tank as soon as possible. (See page 58
for information on filling the fuel tank.)
After the fuel tank is refilled, the warning sig-
nals will be cleared when the engine is restart-
ed.
TIP:
Push any of the operation buttons for the mul-
tifunction information center to stop the buzz-
er.
EJU42270Oil pressure warning
If the oil pressure drops significantly, the oil
pressure warning indicator and the “WARN-
ING” indicator light blink, and the buzzer
sounds intermittently. At the same time, the
engine speed is limited.
If the oil pressure warning is activated, imme-
diately reduce the engine speed, return to
shore, and then check the engine oil level.
(See page 60 for information on checking the
engine oil level.) If the oil level is sufficient,
have a Yamaha dealer check the watercraft.
TIP:
Push any of the operation buttons for the mul-
tifunction information center to stop the buzz-
er.
EJU42370Engine overheat warning
If the engine temperature rises significantly,
the engine overheat warning indicator and the
“WARNING” indicator light blink, and the
buzzer sounds intermittently. Then, the en-
gine overheat warning indicator and the
“WARNING” indicator light stop blinking and
remain on, and the buzzer sounds continu-
1Fuel level meter
1
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Trouble recovery
100
Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible58
Stale or contaminat-
ed Have 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—
Incorrect heat range Have serviced by Yamaha dealer —
Gap incorrect Have serviced by Yamaha dealer —
Spark plug
cap Not connected or
loose Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Cracked, torn, or
damaged Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Electrical wir-
ing Loose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
Fuel injec-
tion system Faulty or clogged in-
jectors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Warning light or in-
dicator blinks or
comes on Fuel level
warning
Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible 58
Oil pressure
warning Oil pressure dropped Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer 44
Engine over-
heat warning Jet intake clogged Clean
102
Check engine
warning Faulty sensors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer 45
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Trouble recovery
101
Watercraft slow or
loses powerShift lever Not completely shift-
ed into forward posi-
tion Push lever forward
until it stops 32
Watercraft
operation
mode Low RPM Mode acti-
vated
Deactivate Low RPM
Mode 35
Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 102 Impeller damaged or
worn Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
102
Engine over-
heat warning Engine speed reduc-
tion control activated Clean jet intake and
cool engine
44
Oil pressure
warning Engine speed reduc-
tion control activated Add oil
44
Spark plug Fouled or defective Have serviced by Yamaha dealer—
Incorrect heat range Have serviced by Yamaha dealer —
Gap incorrect Have serviced by Yamaha dealer —
Spark plug
cap Not connected or
loose Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Electrical wir-
ing Loose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
Fuel Stale or contaminat- ed Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Air filter Clogged Have serviced by Yamaha dealer—
Oil buildup Have serviced by Yamaha dealer —
Throttle lever Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer—
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Index
Learning to operate your watercraft ......... 75
Leaving the watercraft .............................. 77
Limitations on who may operate the watercraft ........................................ 11
Long-term storage .................................... 92
Low RPM Mode........................................ 35
Lubrication................................................ 92
M
Main components, location of .................. 22
Maintenance............................................. 94
Manufactured date label............................. 2
Model information....................................... 2
Multifunction display (FX Cruiser SHO) ... 45
Multifunction information center ............... 40
Multifunction information center check ..... 74
N
No-wake mode ......................................... 36
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 44
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 86
Operating the watercraft........................... 77
Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral ................................................... 80
Operating your watercraft......................... 75
Operation requirements ........................... 13
P
Periodic maintenance chart...................... 96
Post-launch checks .................................. 74
Post-operation care .................................. 88
Pre-launch checks.................................... 67
Pre-operation check points ...................... 67
Pre-operation checklist............................. 65
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Pull-up cleats (FX Cruiser SHO) .............. 52
Q
Quick Shift Trim System (Q.S.T.S.) ......... 33
Quick Shift Trim System (Q.S.T.S.) checks................................................... 70
R
Reboarding grip........................................ 50
Reboarding step ....................................... 50
Recommended equipment ....................... 15
Remote control transmitter ....................... 26
Remote control transmitter check ............ 72
Riding position.......................................... 76 Rustproofing ............................................. 93
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 19
Safety equipment check ........................... 73
Seats ........................................................ 49
Shift system.............................................. 32
Shift system checks ................................. 71
Start switch............................................... 28
Starting off ................................................ 84
Starting off from a trailer ........................... 85
Starting the engine on water .................... 76
Steering system ....................................... 29
Steering system checks ........................... 69
Stern drain plug checks ............................ 73
Stern eyes ................................................ 51
Stern storage compartment ...................... 54
Stopping the engine ................................. 77
Stopping the watercraft ............................ 79
Storage compartment checks .................. 72
Storage compartments ............................. 52
Submerged watercraft ............................ 107
Switch checks .......................................... 72
T
Throttle lever ............................................ 29
Throttle lever checks ................................ 71
Tool kit...................................................... 94
Towing the watercraft ............................. 106
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 63
Troubleshooting ....................................... 99
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 99
Turning the watercraft .............................. 78
W
Water separator ....................................... 31
Water separator check ............................. 67
Watercraft characteristics ......................... 16
Watercraft control functions ..................... 26
Watercraft operation functions ................. 32
Watercraft operation modes ..................... 35
Water-skiing ............................................. 18
Watertight storage compartments ............ 55
Y
Yamaha Security System ......................... 27
Yamaha Security System settings ........... 27
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