2015 YAMAHA FX HO light

Safety information
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ce of hitting a submerged object, which
could result in injury.
This watercraft is not equipped with light-
ing required for night operation. Do not op-
erate the watercraft after sunset or before
dawn, otherwise you increase the risk of
colliding with another boat, which could re-
sult in severe injury or death.
Follow navigation rules, and state/provin-
cial and local laws that apply to watercraft.
EJU43130
Operation requirements
All riders must wear a personal flotation de-
vice (PFD) that is approved by the appro-
priate authorities and is suitable for
personal watercraft use.
Wear protective clothing. Severe internal
injuries can occur if water is forced into
body cavities as a result of falling into the
water or being near the jet thrust nozzle.
Normal swimwear does not adequately
protect against forceful water entry into the
rectum or vagina. All riders must wear a
wetsuit bottom or clothing that provides
equivalent protection. Such clothing in-
cludes thick, tightly woven, sturdy and
snug-fitting apparel such as denim, but
does not include spandex or similar fab-
rics, like those used in bicycle shorts.
Eye protection is recommended to keep
wind, water, and glare from the sun out of
your eyes while you operate your water-
craft. Restraining straps for eyewear are
made which are designed to float should
your eyewear fall in the water.
Footwear and gloves are recommended.
You must decide whether to wear a helmet
while you ride for recreation. You should
know that a helmet could help protect you
60 cm (2 ft)
1Authority-approved PFD
2 Wetsuit bottom
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Description
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EJU43331
Watercraft glossary
Trolling speed
“Trolling” is the lowest maneuvering speed. You are applying little or no throttle. The water-
craft is down in the water, and there is no wake.
Sub-planing speed
“Sub-planing” is a medium speed. The bow of the watercraft is slightly up from the water sur-
face, but you are still traveling through the water. There is a wake.
Planing speed
“Planing” is a faster speed. The watercraft is more level and is skimming on top of the water.
There is a wake.
Bow
The front end of the watercraft.
Stern
The rear end of the watercraft.
Starboard
The right side of the watercraft when facing forward.
Port
The left side of the watercraft when facing forward.
Bilge water
Water that has collected in the engine compartment.
Yamaha Engine Management System (YEMS) YEMS is an integrated, computerized management system that controls and adjusts ignition
timing, fuel injection, engine diagnostics, and the off-throttle steering (OTS) system.
Reverse with Intuitive Deceleration Electronics (RiDE)
RiDE is an electronic system that controls the reverse, neutral, and deceleration operations of
the watercraft.
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Control function operation
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EJU31026
Watercraft control functionsEJU42551Remote control transmitter
The Yamaha Security System and Low RPM
Mode settings can be selected by operating
the remote control transmitter. (See page 27
for Yamaha Security System setting proce-
dures and page 36 for Low RPM Mode acti-
vation procedures.)
Since the watercraft is programmed to rec-
ognize the internal code from this transmitter
only, the settings can only be selected with
this transmitter.
If you accidentally lose your remote control
transmitter or if it is not operating properly,
contact a Yamaha dealer.
When operating the watercraft, always keep
the transmitter with you, such as by storing it
in the transmitter holder in the built-in water-tight storage compartment, so that it is not
lost.
NOTICE
ECJ00753
The remote control transmitter is not
completely waterproof. Do not sub-
merge the transmitter or operate it un-
derwater. If the transmitter is
submerged, dry it with a soft, dry cloth,
and then check that it is operating prop-
erly. If the transmitter is not operating
properly, contact a Yamaha dealer.
Keep the remote control transmitter
away from high temperatures and do
not place it in direct sunlight.
Do not drop the remote control trans-
mitter, subject it to strong shocks, or
place any heavy items on it.
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the remote
control transmitter. Do not use deter-
gent, alcohol, or other chemicals.
Do not attempt to disassemble the re-
mote control transmitter yourself. Oth-
erwise, the transmitter may not operate
properly. If the transmitter needs a new
battery, contact a Yamaha dealer. Refer
to local hazardous waste regulations
when disposing of transmitter batteries.
1
Remote control transmitter
1Transmitter holder
1
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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 36 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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TIP:
If the RiDE lever is squeezed while the throttle
lever is squeezed, the watercraft will slow
down, and once stopped, move in reverse.
To shift into neutral from forward:
(1) Release the throttle lever.
(2) Lightly squeeze and release the RiDE le-ver. The “N” (neutral) shift indicator will
be displayed.
TIP:
If the RiDE lever is squeezed continuously,
the reverse gate will move to the reverse po-
sition.
EJU43161Electric trim system
The electric trim up switch and electric trim
down switch are located at the left handlebar
grip and are operated to change the vertical
angle of the jet thrust nozzle, which adjusts
the trim angle of the watercraft. The switches can be operated only when the engine is run-
ning.
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.
1
“N” (Neutral position)
1
1Electric trim up switch
2 Electric trim down switch
1
2
(d)
(c)
(b) (a)
(d)(c)
(b) (a)
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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) If the reverse gate is in the neutral posi-tion, lightly squeeze the throttle lever so
that the watercraft moves forward. (2) Push the electric trim up switch or elec-
tric trim down switch to select the de-
sired trim angle.
TIP:
When the reverse gate moves to the neutral
or reverse position, the jet thrust nozzle will
automatically return to the neutral position.
When the reverse gate moves to the for-
ward position, the jet thrust nozzle will au-
tomatically change to the set trim angle.
When the engine stops, the jet thrust noz-
zle returns to the neutral position.
(d)
(c)
(b)N
(a)
1
Electric trim up switch
2 Electric trim down switch
1
2
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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 mult ifunction information
center.)
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.1 Remote control transmitter
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
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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.
EJU42483No-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 water-
craft operation or when the watercraft is in
neutral.
TIP:
The no-wake mode can only be activated
after 5 seconds have elapsed since starting
the engine.
If the no-wake mode is activated when the
watercraft is operating in neutral, the re-
verse gate will move to the forward posi-
tion.
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.)
TIP:
The beeps and the blinking digital speedom-
eter display also indicate the activation of the
cruise assist. (See page 38 for information on
the cruise assist.)
To activate the no-wake mode:
(1) Release the throttle lever and let the en- gine speed return to idle.
(2) Push and hold the “NO-WAKE MODE” switch. Once the beeper sounds three
times quickly and “8” (when kilometers
are selected) or “5” (when miles are se-
lected) starts blinking in the digital
speedometer display, the no-wake
mode is activated. Keep the throttle lever
in the fully closed (idle) position when the
no-wake mode is activated.
TIP:
The digital speedometer display blinks con-
tinually while the no-wake mode is activated.
Number
of beeps No-wake mode oper-
ation Digital
speedome- ter display
Activated Starts
blinking
Deactivated Stops
blinking
1 “NO-WAKE MODE” switch
1
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