2015 YAMAHA FX HO Owners Manual

Read this manual carefully
before operating this watercraft.
OWNER’S/OPERAT OR’S MANUAL
2015 WaveRunner
FX HO
FX Cruiser HO
F2T-F8199-74-E0
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Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft. This manual
should stay with the WaveRunner if it is sold.
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Important manual information
EJU37597
Declaration of Conformity for Personal Watercraft (PWC)
with the requirements of Directive 94/25/EC, as amended by Directive 200\
3/44/EC
Name of PWC Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Address: 2500 Shingai, Iwata, Shizuoka 438-8501, Japan
Name of Authorised Representative: YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Address: Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands
Name of Notified Body for exhaust and noise emission assessment: SNCH
FB1800A-P / FX Cruiser HO, FB1800-P / FX HO 0499
ID Number:
Address: 11, route de Luxembourg BP 32, Sandweiler, L-5230. Luxembourg
US-YAMA1001H415
Conformity assessment module used:
for construction:
for exhaust emissions:
for noise emissions:
DESCRIPTION OF CRAFT
DESCRIPTION OF ENGINE A
A
Craft model Identification Number, starting from :
Model name / Commercial name : C
Design Category : Other Community Directives applied
Directive 2004/108/EC relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).\
CISPR 12
Directive 2006/42/EC relating to Machinery. Standards
EN 61000-6-2
D
Aa
AaB+C
B+CB+D
B+D B+E
B+EB+F
B+FG
G
GH
H
H
Engine Type:
PWC engine Combustion cycle:
4 stroke
Fuel Type:
Petrol
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
IDENTIFICATION OF ENGINE COVERED BY THIS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Name of engine model
6CR Name / ID number of Notified Body
SNCH / 0499
EC Type–examination certificate number
SNCH*92/25*2003/44*0044
Essential requirements
standardsother normative
document / method technical filePlease specify in more detail
(* = mandatory standard)
I.A design and construction EN ISO 13590
I.B exhaust emission *EN ISO 8178-1
I.C noise emission *EN ISO 14509
*
*
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility o\
f the manufacturer. I declare on behalf of the PWC
manufacturer that the craft model(s) and engine(s) mentioned above c\
omplies (comply) with all applicable essential
requirements in the way specified and is (are) in conformity with the \
type(s) for which above mentioned EC type-examination
certificate(s) has (have) been issued.
Name / Title:
Y. Henmi / General Manager of Engineering Section, WV Business Unit(identification of the person empowered to sign on behalf of the manufa\
cturer)
Signature:(or an equivalent marking)Date and place of issue:1st / August / 2014, Shizuoka, Japan
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Important manual information
EJU30193
To the owner/operator
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha watercraft.
This owner’s/operator’s manual contains in-
formation you will need for proper operation,
maintenance, and care. If you have any ques-
tions about the operation or maintenance of
your watercraft, please consult a Yamaha
dealer.
This manual is not a course on boating safety
or seamanship. If this is your first watercraft,
or if you are changing to a type of watercraft
you are not familiar with, for your own com-
fort and safety, please ensure that you obtain
proper training or practice before operating
the watercraft by yourself. In addition, a
Yamaha dealer or boating organization will be pleased to recommend local sea schools, or
competent instructors.
In this manual, information of particular im-
portance is distinguished in the following
ways:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used
to alert you to potential personal injury haz-
ards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING
EWJ00072
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
ECJ00092
A NOTICE indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to the
watercraft or other property.
TIP:
A TIP provides key information to make pro-
cedures easier or clearer.
EJU40411
Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing
product improvement, this product may not
be exactly as described in this owner’s/oper-
ator’s manual. Specifications are subject to
change without notice.
This manual should be considered a perma-
nent part of this wate rcraft and should remain
with it even if the watercraft is subsequently
sold.
EJU30233
WaveRunner FX HO/FX Cruiser HO OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL©2014 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, May 2014All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of Ya m a h a M o t o r C o . , L t d . is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
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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
Wakeboarding and 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
RiDE lever ......................................... 29
Steering system ............................... 29
Adjustable tilt steering system ......... 30
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 31
Water separator................................ 31
Watercraft operation ...................... 32Watercraft operation functions ..... 32
Shift system...................................... 32
Electric trim system .......................... 34
Watercraft operation modes ......... 36
Low RPM Mode ............................... 36
No-wake mode ................................. 37
Cruise assist ..................................... 38
Instrument operation ...................... 40Multifunction information center ... 40
Analog speedometer/tachometer..... 40
Information display ........................... 41
Multifunction display ........................ 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 HO).......... 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 ................ 62
Draining the bilge water on land....... 62
Draining the bilge water on water .... 62
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Transporting on a trailer ................ 63
First-time operation ........................ 64 Engine break-in ............................. 64
Pre-operation checks ..................... 65
Pre-operation checklist .................... 65
Pre-operation check points........... 67
Pre-launch checks ........................... 67
Post-launch checks ......................... 73
Operation ......................................... 76 Operating your watercraft ............. 76
Getting to know your watercraft ...... 76
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 76
Riding position ................................. 77
Launching the watercraft ................. 77
Starting the engine on water ............ 77
Stopping the engine ......................... 78
Leaving the watercraft...................... 78
Operating the watercraft .................. 78
Turning the watercraft ...................... 79
Stopping the watercraft ................... 80
Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral....................................... 81
Boarding the watercraft ................... 82
Starting off........................................ 84
Capsized watercraft ......................... 85
Beaching and docking the
watercraft ...................................... 86
Operating in weeded areas .............. 86
After removing the watercraft from the water ....................................... 86
Care and storage............................. 88Post-operation care ...................... 88
Flushing the cooling water
passages....................................... 88
Cleaning the watercraft .................... 89
Battery care ...................................... 89
Long-term storage ........................ 92
Cleaning ........................................... 92
Lubrication ....................................... 92 Rustproofing ..................................... 92
Maintenance .................................... 93
Maintenance ................................. 93
Tool kit.............................................. 93
Removing and installing the engine
cover ............................................. 93
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 95
Engine oil and oil filter ...................... 97
Specifications .................................. 98 Specifications ............................... 98
Trouble recovery ............................. 99 Troubleshooting ............................ 99
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 99
Emergency procedures .............. 102
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ....................................... 102
Raising the reverse gate................. 103
Jumping the battery ....................... 103
Replacing the fuses ........................ 104
Towing the watercraft..................... 106
Submerged watercraft ................... 106
Index............................................... 108
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General and important labels
1
EJU36452
Identification numbers
Record the Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number, Craft Identification Number (CIN),
and engine serial number in the spaces pro-
vided for assistance when ordering spare
parts from a Yamaha dealer. Also record and
keep these ID numbers in a separate place in
case your watercraft is stolen.
EJU42521Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number
The PRI-ID number is stamped on a plate at-
tached inside the engine compartment. (See
page 49 for seat removal and installation pro-
cedures and page 55 for information on the
removable watertight storage compartment.)
MODEL:
FB1800-P (FX HO)
FB1800A-P (FX Cruiser HO)
EJU36551Craft Identification Number (CIN)
The CIN is stamped on a plate attached to
the aft deck.
EJU30312Engine serial number
The engine serial number is stamped on a
plate attached to the engine unit. (See page
49 for seat removal and installation proce-
dures.)
1Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number loca-
tion
1
MODELF2T
F
PRI-I.D.
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
ASSEMBLED IN U.S.A. FROM AMERICAN AND JAPANESE
COMPONENTS.
ASSEMBLÉ AUX ÉTATS-UNIS DE PIÈCES AMÉRICAINES ET
JAPONAISES.
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1Craft Identification Number (CIN) location
1 Engine serial number location
1
1
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General and important labels
2
EJU42031Manufactured date label
This label is attached to the top of the cylin-
der head. (See page 49 for seat removal and
installation procedures and page 93 for en-
gine cover removal and installation proce-
dures.)
EJU30321
Model informationEJU30332Builder’s plate
Watercraft with this label conform to certain
portions of the European Parliament directive
relating to machinery.
Part of the information is given on the build-
er’s plate affixed on the craft. A full explana-
tion of this information is given in the relevant
sections of this manual.
Design category of this personal water-
craft: C
Category C:
This watercraft is designed to operate in
winds up to Beaufort force 6 and the associ-
ated wave heights (significant wave heights
up to 2 m (6.56 ft); see the following TIP).
Such conditions may be encountered in ex-
posed inland waters, in estuaries, and in
coastal waters in mo derate weather condi-
tions.
1 Manufactured date label location
1
1Builder’s plate location
1
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