2014 YAMAHA FX HO CRUISER Owners Manual

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To close the glove compartment:
Lower the lid, and then turn the glove com-
partment knob to securely lock the lid in
place.
To drain water from the glove compartment:
(1) Remove the drain plug on the bottom ofthe glove compartment to drain the wa-
ter.
(2) Securely install the drain plug in its origi- nal position.
EJU42193Stern storage compartment
The stern storage compartment is located in
front of the boarding platform.
To open the stern storage compartment:
(1) Pull the rear of the stern storage com-partment latch on both sides of the stern
storage compartment lid outward, and
then unhook the front of the latch from
the hull.
(2) Open the lid.
To close the stern storage compartment:
(1) Close the lid.
1 Drain plug
1
1Stern storage compartment latch
1 Stern storage compartment lid
2 Stern storage compartment
Stern storage compartment:
Capacity:
17.0 L (4.5 US gal, 3.7 Imp.gal)
Load limit: 1.5 kg (3 lb)
1
2
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(2) Hook the front of the latch on both sidesof the lid onto the hull, and then push the
rear of the latch inward to securely lock it
in place.
TIP:
The ski rope slot in the stern storage com-
partment lid can be used to store the rope in
the stern storage compartment while the
rope is attached to the cleat.
EJU42301Beverage holders
This model is equipped with a built-in bever-
age holder and a removable beverage holder.
Do not place any items in the beverage hold-
ers while riding. Otherwise, the items may fall
out of the beverage holders.
Built-in beverage holder
The built-in beverage holder is located near
the starboard (right) side of the multifunction
information center. Removable beverage holder
The removable beverage holder is located in
the glove compartment. (See page 50 for in-
formation on the glove compartment.)
EJU42311Watertight storage compartments
This model is equipped with a built-in water-
tight storage compartment and a removable
watertight storage compartment.
These compartments are watertight when
their caps are closed securely.
Built-in watertight storage compartment
The built-in watertight storage compartment
is located near the port (left) side of the multi-
function information center.
1
Ski rope slot
1 Built-in beverage holder
1
1
1Removable beverage holder
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To open the built-in watertight storage com-
partment:
Loosen the cap and remove it.
To close the built-in watertight storage com-
partment:
Securely install the cap by tightening it until it
stops.
Removable watertight storage compart-
ment
The removable watertight storage compart-
ment is located under the rear seat.To open the removable watertight storage
compartment:
(1) Remove the rear seat. (See page 46 for
seat removal and installation proce-
dures.)
(2) Loosen the cap and remove it.
To close the removable watertight storage
compartment:
(1) Securely install the cap by tightening it until it stops.
(2) Securely install the rear seat in its original position.
1Cap
1 Built-in watertight storage compartment
Built-in watertight storage compart-
ment:
Capacity:
2.5 L (0.7 US gal, 0.6 Imp.gal)
Load limit: 1.0 kg (2 lb)
1
1
1Cap
1 Removable watertight storage compart-
ment
Removable watertight storage compart-
ment:
Capacity:
9.0 L (2.4 US gal, 2.0 Imp.gal)
Load limit: 3.0 kg (7 lb)
1
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EJU42391Fire extinguisher holder and cover
The fire extinguisher holder and cover are lo-
cated in the bow storage compartment.
To use the fire extinguisher holder and cover:
(1) Pull the hood latch rearward, and then liftup the rear of the hood.
(2) Unhook the band and remove the fire ex- tinguisher cover.
(3) Place the fire extinguisher in the holder, and then place the cover over the fire ex-
tinguisher.
(4) Securely fasten the cover and the fire ex- tinguisher with the band.
(5) Push the rear of the hood down to se- curely lock it in place. Make sure that the hood is securely closed before using the
watercraft.
1
Hood latch
1 Fire extinguisher holder and cover
2 Band
1
1
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EJU31823
Fuel requirementsEJU42401Fuel
WARNING
EWJ00283
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are ex-
tremely flammable. To avoid fires and
explosions and to reduce the risk of in-
jury when refueling, follow these in-
structions.
Gasoline is poisonous and can cause in-
jury or death. Handle gasoline with care.
Never siphon gasoline by mouth. If you
should swallow some gasoline, inhale a
lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gaso-
line in your eyes, see your doctor imme-
diately. If gasoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap and water. If gasoline
spills on your clothing, change your
clothes.
NOTICE
ECJ00322
Do not use leaded gasoline. Leaded
gasoline can seriously damage the en-
gine.
Avoid getting water and contaminants in
the fuel tank. Contaminated fuel can
cause poor performance and engine
damage. Use only fresh gasoline that
has been stored in clean containers.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gasohol con-
taining ethanol and that containing methanol.Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if
ethanol content does not exceed 10% and
the fuel meets the minimum octane ratings.
E-85 is a fuel blend containing 85% ethanol
and therefore must not be used in this water-
craft. All ethanol blends containing more than
10% ethanol can cause fuel system damage
or engine performance problems.
Yamaha does not recommend gasohol con- taining methanol because it can cause fuel
system damage and engine performance
problems.
To fill the fuel tank:
(1) Before refueling, stop the engine. Do not stand or sit on the watercraft. Never refu-
el while smoking, or while in the vicinity
of sparks, open flames, or other sources
of ignition.
(2) Place the watercraft in a well-ventilated area and in a horizontal position.
(3) Remove the seats, and then check the fuel level. (See page 46 for seat removal
and installation procedures.)
(4) Pull the hood latch rearward, and then lift up the rear of the hood.
Recommended fuel: Regular unleaded gasoline with a
minimum octane rating of86
(Pump octane number) = (R + M)/2
90 (Research octane number)
1Hood latch
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(5) Loosen the fuel filler cap and remove it.
(6) Slowly add fuel to the fuel tank.
(7) Stop filling when the fuel level reachesapproximately 50 mm (2 in) from the top
of the fuel tank. Do not overfill the fuel
tank. Because fuel expands when it
heats up, heat from the engine or the sun
can cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank. Do not leave the watercraft with a full
tank in direct sunlight.
(8) Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately with a dry cloth.
(9) Securely install the fuel filler cap by tight- ening it until it clicks.
(10) Push the rear of the hood down to se- curely lock it in place. Make sure that the
fuel filler cap and the hood are securely
closed before using the watercraft.
(11) Securely install the seats in their original positions.
1Fuel filler cap
Fuel tank capacity:
70 L (18.5 US gal, 15.4 Imp.gal)
1
1Approximately 50 mm (2 in) from top of the
fuel tank
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EJU40291
Engine oil requirementsEJU41511Engine oil
NOTICE
ECJ00282
Use only 4-stroke engine oil. Usage of 2-
stroke engine oil could result in severe en-
gine damage.
Checking the engine oil level
WARNING
EWJ00341
Engine oil is extremely hot immediately af-
ter the engine is turned off. Coming in con-
tact with or getting any engine oil on your
clothes could result in burns.
NOTICE
ECJ01002
Make sure that debris and water do not
enter the oil filler hole. Debris and water in
the engine oil can cause serious engine
damage.
To check the engine oil level:
(1) Place the watercraft in a precisely levelposition on land with the engine
stopped. If the engine was running, allow
the engine oil to settle by waiting 5 min-
utes or more before checking the oil lev-
el.
(2) Remove the seats. (See page 46 for seat removal and installation procedures.) (3) Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.
(4) Insert the dipstick
back into the dipstick
tube completely. Remove the dipstick
again and make sure that the engine oil
level is between the minimum and maxi-
mum level marks.
(5) If the engine oil level is significantly above the maximum level mark, consult
a Yamaha dealer. If the engine oil level is
below the minimum level mark, add en-
gine oil.
Recommended engine oil type:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40,
20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade: API SE,SF,SG,SH,SJ,SL
1Dipstick
1 Maximum level mark
2 Minimum level mark
1
2
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(6) Loosen the engine oil filler cap and re-move it.
(7) Slowly add engine oil.
TIP:
The difference between the minimum and
maximum level marks on the dipstick is equal
to approximately 1 L (1.06 US qt, 0.88 Imp.qt)
of engine oil.
(8) Wait approximately 5 minutes to allow the engine oil to settle, and then check
the engine oil level again.
(9) Repeat steps 3–8 until the engine oil is at the proper level.
(10) Securely install the engine oil filler cap by tightening it until it stops.
(11) Securely install the seats in their original positions.
EJU40022
Draining the bilge water
NOTICE
ECJ01302
Do not run the engine at full throttle when
bilge water remains in the engine com-
partment. The bilge water can splash into
the engine, which can result in severe
damage.
EJU40035Draining the bilge water on land
To drain the bilge water on land:
(1) Loosen the stern drain plugs and removethem.
(2) Raise the bow of the watercraft, such as by placing the watercraft on a slope, to
drain the bilge water from the engine
compartment.
(3) After the bilge water has drained from the stern drain plug holes, wipe up any re-1Engine oil filler cap
1
1Stern drain plug
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