2014 YAMAHA FX HO CRUISER Owners Manual

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EJU31385Yamaha 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 sys-
tem is selected. The engine can only be start-
ed 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.
EJU36776Yamaha Security System settingsThe 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 multi-
function information center. (See page 40 for
information 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 per-
form the initial operation, and then the set-
ting 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 “UN-
LOCK” indicator light blinks two or three
times, then comes on. This indicates the un-
lock 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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EJU31153Engine stop switch “ ”
The engine stop switch (red button) stops the
engine when the switch is pushed.
EJU31164Engine shut-off switch “ ”
The engine shut-off switch automatically
stops the engine when the clip, on the end of
the engine shut-off cord (lanyard), is removed
from the switch, such as if the operator falls
off the watercraft.
Insert the clip under the engine shut-off
switch before starting the engine.
When the engine is not running, remove the
clip from the engine shut-off switch to pre-vent accidental starting or unauthorized op-
eration by children or others.
EJU42321Start switch “ ”
NOTICE
ECJ01311
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.
The start switch (green button) starts the en-
gine when the switch is pushed.
Release the start switch as soon as the en-
gine starts to run. If the engine does not start
in 5 seconds, release the start switch, wait 15
seconds, and then try again.
NOTICE: Never
push the start switch while the engine is
running. Do not operate the start switch
for more than 5 seconds, otherwise the
battery will be discharged and the engine
1 Engine stop switch
1 Engine shut-off switch
2 Clip
3 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
1
12
3
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will not start. Also, the starter motor could
be damaged.
[ECJ01041]
The engine will not start under any of the fol-
lowing conditions:
Lock mode of the Yamaha Security System
has been selected. (See page 27 for
Yamaha Security System setting proce- dures.)
Clip is removed from the engine shut-off
switch.
Throttle lever is squeezed.
Throttle lever is malfunctioning.EJU31212Throttle lever
The throttle lever increases the engine speed
when the lever is squeezed.
The throttle lever returns automatically to its
fully closed (idle) position when released.
EJU31262Steering system
By turning the handlebars in the direction you
wish to travel, the angle of the jet thrust noz-
zle is changed, and the direction of the water-
craft is changed accordingly.
Since the strength of the jet thrust determines
the speed and degree of a turn, throttle must
always be applied when attempting a turn,
except at trolling speed.
This model is equipped with the Yamaha En-
gine Management System (YEMS) that in-
cludes an off-throttle steering (OTS) system.
It will activate at planing speeds should you
attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing
the throttle lever. The OTS system assists in
turning by continuing to supply some thrust
while the watercraft is decelerating, but you
can turn more sharply if you apply throttle
while turning the handlebars. The OTS sys-
tem does not function below planing speeds
or when the engine is off. Once the engine
slows down, the watercraft will no longer turn
1 Start switch
1 Throttle lever
1
1
1Handlebar
2 Jet thrust nozzle
1
2
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in response to handlebar input until you apply
throttle again or you reach trolling speed.
EJU31294Adjustable tilt steering system
The position of the handlebars can be adjust-
ed back and forth by operating the tilt lever.
To adjust the handlebar position:
(1) Pull the tilt lever up to disengage the han-dlebar lock, and then move the handle-
bars back or forth to the desired position.
WARNING! Never pull the tilt lever dur- ing operation, otherwise the handle-
bars may suddenly change position,
which may lead to an accident.
[EWJ00042]
(2) Make sure that the tilt lever returns to its original position and that the handlebars
are securely locked in place.
EJU35975Cooling water pilot outlet
When the engine is running, some of the
cooling water that is circulated in the engine
is discharged from the cooling water pilot
outlet.
There is a cooling water pilot outlet on the
port (left) side of the watercraft. To check for
proper operation of the cooling system, make
sure that water is being discharged from the
cooling water pilot outlet. If water is not being
discharged from the outlet, stop the engine
and check the jet intake for clogging. (See
page 100 for information on the jet intake.)
1Tilt lever
1
1Cooling water pilot outlet
1
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TIP:
It will take about 60 seconds for the water
to reach the outlet after the engine is start-
ed.
Water discharge may not be constant
when the engine is running at idling speed.
If this occurs, apply a little throttle to make
sure that water discharges properly.
EJU40323Water separator
The water separator prevents water from en-
tering the fuel tank by collecting any water
that has entered the fuel tank breather hose if
the watercraft was capsized.
If water has collected in the water separator,
drain it by loosening the drain screw.
To drain water from the water separator:
(1) Place a drain pan or dry cloth under thewater separator. (2) Gradually loosen the drain screw to drain
the water. Catch the draining water in the
drain pan or soak it up with the dry cloth
so that it does not spill into the engine
compartment. If any water spills into the
watercraft, be sure to wipe it up with a
dry cloth.
(3) Securely tighten the drain screw until it stops.
1Water separator
1 Drain screw
1
1
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EJU40012
Watercraft operation functions
EJU42493Shift system
WARNING
EWJ01231
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.
Make sure that there are no obstacles or
people behind you before shifting into
reverse.
Do not touch the reverse gate while the
shift lever is being operated, otherwise
you could be pinched.
When the shift lever is moved to the reverse
or neutral position, the reverse gate lowers
and deflects the water jet being discharged
from the jet thrust nozzle. This allows the wa-
tercraft to move in reverse or not to move un-
der engine power, although some watercraft
movement in neutral may occur.
TIP:
This model is equipped with a function which
limits the engine speed in reverse or neutral.
To shift into reverse:
(1) Release the throttle lever and let the en-gine speed return to idle.
(2) Squeeze the shift lock lever and pull the shift lever rearward until it stops in the re-
verse position. The reverse gate will low- er and the watercraft will start moving in
reverse at trolling speed.
To shift into neutral from reverse:(1) Release the throttle lever and let the en- gine speed return to idle.
(2) Push the shift lever forward until it locks in the neutral position. Make sure that the
neutral indicator has appeared. The re-
verse gate will rise slightly in order to bal-
ance forward and reverse thrust to help
keep the watercraft from moving, al-
though some movement may occur, es-
1Shift lock lever
2 Shift lever
3 Reverse position
1 Reverse gate
2 Reverse position
2
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1 2
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pecially if the Q.S.T.S. selector is not also
in the neutral position.
To shift into forward:
(1) Release the throttle lever and let the en- gine speed return to idle. (2) Squeeze the shift lock lever and push the
shift lever forward until it stops in the for-
ward position. The reverse gate will rise
completely and the watercraft will start
moving forward at trolling speed.
EJU3131AQuick Shift Trim System (Q.S.T.S.)
The Q.S.T.S. selector is located at the left
handlebar grip and is operated to change the
vertical angle of the jet thrust nozzle, which
adjusts the trim angle of the watercraft.
1Shift lever
2 Neutral position
1 Reverse gate
2 Neutral position
1 Neutral indicator “N”
12
1 2
1
1
Shift lever
2 Shift lock lever
3 Forward position
1 Reverse gate
2 Forward position
132
1 2
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There are 5 positions: neutral, 2 bow-down
positions (a) and (b), and 2 bow-up positions
(c) and (d).
Bow-down positions (a) and (b)
The bow will go down, causing the trim angle
to decrease.
Vertical movement of the bow will be reduced
and the watercraft will get up on plane more
quickly when accelerating.
Bow-up positions (c) and (d)
The bow will go up, causing the trim angle to
increase.
There is less water resistance, therefore,
straight-ahead acceleration is enhanced.TIP:
The watercraft performance characteristics
according to the trim angle change depend-
ing on the operating conditions.
To change the trim angle:
(1) Reduce engine speed to less than 3000r/min.
(2) Squeeze the Q.S.T.S. selector lock lever, and then turn the Q.S.T.S. selector to the
desired position. NOTICE: Do not turn
the Q.S.T.S. selector while operating
the watercraft at an engine speed of
1 Q.S.T.S. selector
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(d) (c)
(b) (a)
1
(d)
(c)
(b) N
(a)
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