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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 infor-
mation on operating the shift lever.)
EJU40001
Watercraft operation modes
EJU36786Low 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
normal mode.
The Low RPM Mode can only be activated
and deactivated by operating the remote
control transmitter that is included with this
watercraft. (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 in-
formation 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
initial operation, and then the setting is se-
lected.
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 activated.
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” indica-
tor light goes off and the Low RPM Mode is
deactivated. When the Low RPM Mode is de-
activated, the watercraft returns to the nor-
mal operation mode.
EJU42481No-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 multi-
function information center. (See page 40 for
information on the multifunction information
center.)
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-Mode1
Number
of beeps No-wake mode oper-
ation Digital
speedome- ter display
Activated Starts
blinking
Deactivated Stops
blinking
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EJU42241
Multifunction information center
The multifunction information center displays
various watercraft information.
Multifunction information center initial op-
eration
When the multifunction information center is
activated, the analog speedometer/tachome-
ter makes one sweep, and all of the display
segments and indicator lights come on. After
2 seconds, the “WARNING” indicator light
and the warning indicators in the information
display go off, and then the center starts to
operate normally.
TIP:
The “UNLOCK” indicator light will go off
when the engine is started.
Multifunction information center standby
state
If the multifunction information center does
not receive any operation input within 25 sec-
onds after the engine stops, the center will
turn off and enter a standby state. When the
engine is started again, the displays return to
their state before the center turned off, and
then the center starts to operate normally.
EJU42331Analog speedometer/tachometer
The analog speedometer/tachometer has
both a speedometer function and a tachom-
eter function. By switching the meter, it can
be used as either a speedometer or a ta-
chometer.
TIP:
The analog tachometer is selected at the
Yamaha factory.
Analog tachometer
The analog tachometer shows the engine
speed.
The large outer numbers on the meter show
the engine speed × 100 rpm (r/min).
The “RPM” indicator light comes on when the
analog tachometer is selected.
1 Information display
2 Analog speedometer/tachometer
3 Multifunction display (FX Cruiser SVHO)
1 “SPEED/RPM” button
2 “VOLT/HOUR” button
3 “START/STOP” button (FX Cruiser SVHO)
4 “MODE/RESET” button (FX Cruiser SVHO)
312
3
4
1
2
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EJU40334
EquipmentEJU42203Seats
The front and rear seats are removable.
Remove the seats to access the engine com-
partment and removable watertight storage
compartment.
To remove the rear seat:
(1) Pull the rear seat latch up, and then lift upthe rear of the seat.
(2) Pull the seat rearward and remove it. To install the rear seat:
(1) Insert the projections on the front of the
seat into the stays on the deck.
(2) Push the rear of the seat down to secure- ly lock it in place.
To remove the front seat:
(1) Remove the rear seat.
(2) Pull the front seat latch up, and then lift up the rear of the seat.
1Seat latch
1
1Seat latch
1
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(3) Pull the seat rearward and remove it.
To install the front seat:
(1) Insert the projection on the front of theseat into the stay on the deck.
(2) Push the rear of the seat down to secure- ly lock it in place.
(3) Securely install the rear seat in its original position.
EJU31364Handgrip
The handgrip is used when boarding the wa-
tercraft from the water and when the spotter
is facing rearward. WARNING! Do not use
the handgrip to lift the watercraft. The
handgrip is not designed to support the
watercraft’s weight. If the handgrip
breaks, the watercraft could fall, which
could result in severe injury.
[EWJ00022]
EJU37382
Reboarding grip
The reboarding grip is used when boarding
the watercraft from the water.
EJU34865Reboarding step
The reboarding step is used to assist in re-
boarding the watercraft from the water.
When boarding the watercraft, push the re-
boarding step down until it stops. The step
returns automatically to its original position
1Handgrip
1 Reboarding grip
1
1
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To close the bow storage compartment:
Push the rear of the hood down to securely
lock it in place.
To drain water from the bow storage com-
partment:
(1) Remove the drain plug on the bottom ofthe storage compartment to drain the
water into the engine compartment.
(2) Securely install the drain plug in its origi- nal position.
EJU35164Glove compartment
The glove compartment is located in front of
the seat. To open the glove compartment:
Turn the glove compartment knob 90° to the
left or right, and then lift up the lid.
1
Drain plug
1
1Glove compartment knob
1 Glove compartment
Glove compartment:
Capacity: 7.0 L (1.8 US gal, 1.5 Imp.gal)
Load limit: 1.0 kg (2 lb)
1
1
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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
1
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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 53 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
1
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