2015 YAMAHA FZR roof

Table of contents
Operation ......................................... 65
Operating your watercraft ............. 65
Getting to know your watercraft ...... 65
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 65
Riding position ................................. 66
Launching the watercraft ................. 66
Starting the engine on water ............ 66
Stopping the engine ......................... 67
Leaving the watercraft...................... 67
Operating the watercraft .................. 67
Turning the watercraft ...................... 68
Stopping the watercraft ................... 69
Operating the watercraft in
reverse .......................................... 70
Boarding the watercraft ................... 70
Starting off........................................ 73
Capsized watercraft ......................... 74
Beaching and docking the
watercraft ...................................... 75
Operating in weeded areas .............. 75
After removing the watercraft from
the water ....................................... 76
Care and storage............................. 77
Post-operation care ...................... 77
Flushing the cooling water
passages....................................... 77
Cleaning the watercraft .................... 78
Battery care ...................................... 78
Long-term storage ........................ 81
Cleaning ........................................... 81
Lubrication ....................................... 81
Rustproofing..................................... 82
Maintenance .................................... 83
Maintenance.................................. 83
Tool kit.............................................. 83
Removing and installing the engine
cover ............................................. 83
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 85
Engine oil and oil filter ...................... 87
Specifications .................................. 88
Specifications ............................... 88
Trouble recovery ............................. 89
Troubleshooting ............................ 89
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 89
Emergency procedures ................ 92
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ......................................... 92
Jumping the battery ......................... 93
Replacing the fuses .......................... 93
Towing the watercraft....................... 95
Submerged watercraft ..................... 95
Index................................................. 96
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Safety information
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tercraft to avoid accidental starting or un-
authorized use by children or others.
Scan carefully for swimmers and stay away
from swimming areas. Swimmers are hard
to see and you could accidentally hit some-
one in the water.
Avoid being hit by another boat. You
should always take the responsibility to
watch for traffic; other boaters may not be
watching for you. If they do not see you, or
if you maneuver more quickly than other
boaters expect, you risk a collision.
Maintain a safe distance from other boats
and watercraft, and also watch for ski
ropes or fishing lines. Obey the “Safe boat-
ing rules” and be sure to check behind you
before making a turn. (See “Safe boating
rules” on page 18.)
EJU30841
Recommended equipment
The following items should be carried on
board your watercraft:
Sound-signaling device
You should carry a whistle or other sound-
signaling device that can be used to signal
other boats.
Visual distress signals
It is recommended that a pyrotechnic de-
vice, which is approved by the appropriate
authorities, be stored in a waterproof con-
tainer on your watercraft. A mirror can also
be used as an emergency signal. Contact a
Yamaha dealer for more information.
Watch
A watch is helpful so you will know how
long you have been operating the water-
craft.
Towline
A towline can be used to tow a disabled
watercraft in an emergency.
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Control function operation
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EJU31026
Watercraft control functionsEJU41391Remote control transmitter
The Yamaha Security System and Low RPM
Mode settings can be selected by operating
the remote control transmitter. (See page 26
for Yamaha Security System setting proce-
dures and page 33 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 itin the transmitter holder in the beverage hold-
er, 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.
1Remote control transmitter
1Transmitter holder
1
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Equipment operation
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step breaks, the watercraft could fall,
which could result in severe injury.
[EWJ01212]
NOTICE
ECJ00743
Use the reboarding step only to board the
watercraft in the water. Do not use the re-
boarding step for any other purpose. The
watercraft can be damaged.
EJU34873Bow eye
The bow eye is used to attach a rope to the
watercraft when transporting, mooring, or
towing it in an emergency. (See page 95 for
information on towing the watercraft.)
EJU34882Stern eyes
The stern eyes are used to attach a rope to
the watercraft when transporting or mooring
it.
EJU35147Storage compartments
This watercraft is equipped with the following
storage compartments.
Only the securely closed watertight storage
compartment is waterproof. If you carry ob-
jects that must be kept dry, put them in a wa-
terproof bag.
1Reboarding step
1
1Bow eye
1Stern eye
1
1
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Care and storage
82
EJU40812Rustproofing
Spray metallic parts of the hull, deck, and en-
gine with a rust inhibitor.
Have a Yamaha dealer rustproof the internal
engine components.
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Maintenance
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EJU33769
Maintenance
Periodic checks and lubrication will keep
your watercraft in the safest and most effi-
cient condition possible. Therefore, make
sure to carry out the periodic maintenance.
Safety is an obligation of the watercraft own-
er. Proper maintenance must be carried out
to keep the exhaust emission and sound lev-
els within the regulated limits. The most im-
portant points of watercraft inspection and
lubrication are explained on the following pa-
ges.
See a Yamaha dealer for genuine Yamaha re-
placement parts and optional accessories
designed for your watercraft.
Remember, failures that are the result of the
installation of parts or accessories which are
not qualitatively equivalent to genuine
Yamaha parts are not covered by the limited
warranty.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
the emission control devices and system
may be performed by any marine SI engine
repair establishment or individual. War-
ranty repair, however, must be performed
at an authorized Yamaha marine dealer-
ship.
WARNING
EWJ00312
Be sure to turn off the engine when you
perform maintenance unless otherwise
specified. If you are not familiar with ma-
chine servicing, this work should be done
by a Yamaha dealer or other qualified me-
chanic.
EJU33803Tool kit
A tool kit is included with this watercraft. Pla-
ce the tool kit in a waterproof bag and alwayscarry it with you whenever you use the water-
craft.
EJU42021Removing and installing the engine
cover
The engine cover is removable.
To remove the engine cover:
(1) Remove the seats. (See page 40 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
(2) Remove the engine cover screws.
1Tool bag
2Screwdriver
3Garden hose adapter
410/12 mm box wrench
5Pliers
610/12 mm open-end wrench
1Engine cover screw
1
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Index
97
Lubrication ............................................... 81
M
Main components, location of ................. 21
Maintenance ............................................ 83
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 2
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 37
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 75
Operating the watercraft .......................... 67
Operating the watercraft in reverse ......... 70
Operating your watercraft ........................ 65
Operation requirements ........................... 13
P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 85
Post-launch checks ................................. 63
Post-operation care ................................. 77
Pre-launch checks ................................... 56
Pre-operation check points ..................... 56
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 54
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Q
Quick Shift Trim System (Q.S.T.S.) .......... 32
Quick Shift Trim System (Q.S.T.S.)
checks .................................................. 59
R
Reboarding grip ....................................... 41
Reboarding step ...................................... 41
Recommended equipment ...................... 15
Remote control transmitter ...................... 25
Remote control transmitter check ........... 60
Reverse system........................................ 31
Reverse system checks ........................... 59
Riding position ......................................... 66
Rustproofing ............................................ 82
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 18
Safety equipment check .......................... 62
Seats ........................................................ 40
Speedometer ........................................... 35
Start switch .............................................. 27
Starting off ............................................... 73
Starting off from a trailer .......................... 74
Starting the engine on water .................... 66
Steering system ....................................... 28Steering system checks ........................... 58
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 62
Stern eyes ................................................ 42
Stopping the engine ................................. 67
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 69
Storage compartment checks.................. 61
Storage compartments ............................ 42
Submerged watercraft ............................. 95
Switch checks .......................................... 61
T
Tachometer .............................................. 35
Telescopic steering system...................... 29
Telescopic steering system checks ......... 59
Throttle lever ............................................ 28
Throttle lever checks ................................ 60
Tool kit ..................................................... 83
Towing the watercraft .............................. 95
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 52
Troubleshooting ....................................... 89
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 89
Turning the watercraft .............................. 68
W
Water separator ....................................... 30
Water separator check ............................. 56
Watercraft characteristics ........................ 16
Watercraft control functions..................... 25
Watercraft operation functions ................ 31
Watercraft operation modes .................... 33
Watertight storage compartment ............. 45
Y
Yamaha Security System ......................... 26
Yamaha Security System settings ........... 26
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