2015 YAMAHA FX HO cooling

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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Table of contents
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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Description
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EJU31012
Location of main components
Exterior
7
8
9
10
11
2
34561
1Fuel filler cap (page 58)
2 Hood
3 Handlebar
4 Rear seat (page 49)
5 Front seat (page 49)
6 Footwell
7 Bow eye (page 51)
8 Hull
9 Cooling water pilot outlet (page 31)
10 Pull-up cleat (FX Cruiser HO) (page 52)
11 Gunwale
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Control function operation
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(2) Make sure that the tilt lever returns to itsoriginal 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 102 for information on the jet intake.)
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.1Cooling water pilot outlet
1
1Water separator
2 Drain screw
1
2
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Instrument operation
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ously. At the same time, the engine speed is
limited.
If the engine overheat warning is activated,
immediately reduce the engine speed, return
to shore, and then make sure that water is
being discharged from the cooling water pilot
outlet while the engine is running. If there is
no discharge of water, stop the engine, and
then check the jet intake for clogging. (See
page 102 for information on the jet intake.)
NOTICE: If you cannot locate and correct
the cause of the overheating, consult a
Yamaha dealer. Continuing to operate at higher speeds could result in severe en-
gine damage.
[ECJ00042]
TIP:
Push any of the operation buttons for the
multifunction information center to stop the
buzzer.
EJU42281Check engine warning
If a sensor malfunction or a short circuit is de-
tected, the check engine warning indicator
and the “WARNING” indicator light blink, and
the buzzer sounds intermittently.
If the check engine warning is activated, im-
mediately reduce the engine speed, return to
shore, and have a Yamaha dealer check the
engine.
TIP:
Push any of the operation buttons for the
multifunction information center to stop the
buzzer.
EJU43170Multifunction display
The multifunction display shows various wa-
tercraft and environmental information, such
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Pre-operation checks
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TIP:
To ensure safety and reliability, pre-operation checks should be made each time the water-
craft is used.
Jet thrust nozzle and re-
verse gate Check the jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate for
damage.
72
Stern drain plugs Check the stern drain plugs for damage and foreign
material and check that they are securely installed.
72
Hood Check that the hood is securely closed. 73
Front and rear seats Check that the seats are securely installed. 49
POST-LAUNCH CHECKS
Cooling water pilot outlet Check that water is discharged from the cooling
water pilot outlet while the engine is running.
73
Multifunction information
center Check the multifunction information center for prop-
er operation.
73
Shift system Check the shift system for proper operation. 74
Trim indicator Check the trim indicator for proper operation. 74
Engine idling speed Check the engine idling speed. 75
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
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Pre-operation checks
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Securely install the stern drain plugs by tight-
ening them until they stop.
EJU41441Hood check
Push down on the rear of the hood and make
sure that it is securely closed.
EJU40146Post-launch checks
Perform the post-launch checks in the pre-
operation checklist while the watercraft is in
the water and the engine is running.To perform the post-launch checks:
(1) Launch the watercraft. (See page 77 for
information on launching the watercraft.)
(2) Perform the checks and make sure that there are no malfunctioning items or oth-
er problems.
EJU40553Cooling water pilot outlet check
Make sure that water is discharged from the
cooling water pilot outlet while the engine is
running. (See page 31 for information on the
cooling water pilot outlet.)
EJU32715Multifunction information center check
Make sure that the multifunction information
center operates properly. (See page 40 for in-
1Stern drain plug
1
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Operation
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After operating and removing the watercraft
from the water, promptly discharge the re-
maining water from the cooling water pas-
sages.
To discharge water from the cooling water
passages:
(1) Make sure that the area around the wa- tercraft is clear, and then start the en-
gine.
(2) Discharge the remaining water out of the cooling water passages by alternately
squeezing and releasing the throttle lever
quickly for 10 to 15 seconds.
(3) Stop the engine.
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