2017 YAMAHA FX HO seats

Care and storage
88
ter flows out continually from the jet
thrust nozzle.
(8) Run the engine at idling speed for about
3 minutes watching the engine condition.
If the engine stops while flushing, turn
the water supply off immediately and
perform the procedure again from step 7.
NOTICE: Do not supply water to the
cooling water passages when the en-
gine is not running. The water could
flow back through the muffler into the
engine, causing severe engine dam-
age.
[ECJ00123]
(9) Turn the water supply off.
(10) Discharge the remaining water out of the
cooling water passages by alternately
squeezing and releasing the throttle lever
quickly for 10 to 15 seconds.
(11) Stop the engine.
(12) Remove the garden hose adapter, and
then securely install the flushing hose
connector cap by tightening it until it
stops.
(13) Securely close the stern storage com-
partment.
(14) Securely install the removable watertight
storage compartment and seats in their
original positions.
EJU33736Cleaning the watercraft
(1) Remove the seats. (See page 48 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)(2) Rinse the engine and engine compart-
ment with a small amount of water.
NOTICE: Do not use high-pressure
water when rinsing the engine or en-
gine compartment as severe engine
damage could result.
[ECJ00572]
(3) Drain the water from the engine com-
partment. (See page 61 for information
on draining the bilge water.)
(4) Wipe the engine and engine compart-
ment with a dry cloth.
(5) Wash down the hull, deck, and jet pump
with fresh water.
(6) Wipe the hull, deck, and jet pump with a
dry cloth.
(7) Wipe all vinyl and rubber components,
such as the seats and engine compart-
ment seals, with a vinyl protectant.
(8) To minimize corrosion, spray metallic
parts of the hull, deck, and engine with a
rust inhibitor.
(9) Allow the engine compartment to air dry
completely before installing the seats.
(10) Securely install the seats in their original
positions.
EJU33688Battery care
If the watercraft will not be used for more than
a month, remove the battery from the water-
craft, check it, and then store it in a cool, dry
place.
WARNING
EWJ00792
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dan-
gerous, causing severe burns, etc. Elec-
trolyte contains sulfuric acid. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
Antidotes
External: Flush with water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten
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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 48 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
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(3) Lift up the engine cover to remove it.
To install the engine cover:
(1) Place the engine cover in its original po-
sition, and then push it down.
(2) Install the engine cover screws, and then
tighten them to the specified torque.
(3) Securely install the seats in their original
positions.
1Engine cover
Tightening torque:
Engine cover screw:
4.5 N·m (0.46 kgf·m, 3.3 lb·ft)
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(1) Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to
the positive (+) battery terminals of both
batteries.
(2) Connect one end of the negative (–)
jumper cable to the negative (–) battery
terminal of the booster battery.
(3) Connect the other end of the negative (–)
jumper cable to an engine hanger.
(4) Start the engine, and then disconnect the
jumper cables by reversing the steps
above. (See page 27 for information on
starting the engine.)EJU43482Replacing the fuses
If a fuse is blown, replace it with the proper
fuse.
To replace a fuse:
(1) Remove the seats and removable water-
tight storage compartment. (See page 48
for seat removal and installation proce-
dures and page 54 for information on the
removable watertight storage compart-
ment.)
(2) While pushing the projection on each
lock, slide the locks outward.
1Negative (–) jumper cable
2Booster battery
3Positive (+) jumper cable
4Engine hanger
1
4
3
2
1Good fuse
2Blown fuse
1Good fuse
2Blown fuse
2 1
2 1
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(7) Securely install the fuse box cover in its
original position.
(8) Securely install the electrical box cover in
its original position.
(9) Slide the locks to their original positions
to securely lock the electrical box cover
in place.
(10) Securely install the removable watertight
storage compartment and seats in their
original positions.
If the fuse immediately blows again, the elec-
trical system may be defective. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft.
EJU34716Towing the watercraft
WARNING
EWJ00812
The operator of the towing boat must
keep speed to a minimum and avoid
traffic or obstacles which could be a
hazard to the operator on the water-
craft.
The towline should be long enough so
that the watercraft will not collide with
the towing boat when slowing down.
If the watercraft becomes inoperative in the
water, it can be towed to shore.
To tow the watercraft:
Use a towline that is three times the com-
bined length of the towing boat and the wa-
tercraft.
(1) Securely attach the towline to the bow
eye of the watercraft being towed.
(2) Sit astride the seat and hold on to the
handlebars in order to balance the water-
craft. NOTICE: The bow must be kept
up out of the water during towing, oth-
erwise water could flood the engine
compartment or water could flow
back into the engine, causing severe
engine damage.
[ECJ01331]
Tow the watercraft at 8 km/h (5 mph) or less.
NOTICE: Tow the watercraft at 8 km/h (5
mph) or less, otherwise water could flood
the engine compartment or water could
flow back into the engine, causing severe
engine damage.
[ECJ01322]
EJU36156
Submerged watercraft
If the watercraft is submerged or flooded with
water, drain the bilge water from the engine
compartment. Then, have a Yamaha dealer
service the watercraft as soon as possible.
If the watercraft was submerged:
(1) Remove the watercraft from the water
and drain the water from the storage Fuse amperage:
Electronic throttle valve fuse:
10 A
Fuel pump fuse:
10 A
Main relay drive fuse:
10 A
Main fuse:
20 A
Battery fuse:
30 A
SCU fuse:
50 A
Bilge pump fuse:
3 A
Security system fuse:
3 A
1Bow eye
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Index
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Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft ......................... 76
Learning to operate your watercraft ........ 75
Leaving the watercraft ............................. 77
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft.............................................. 10
Long-term storage ................................... 91
Low RPM Mode ....................................... 35
Lubrication ............................................... 91
M
Main components, location of ................. 21
Maintenance ............................................ 92
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 2
Multifunction display ................................ 44
Multifunction information center .............. 39
Multifunction information center check ... 72
N
No-wake mode ........................................ 36
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 43
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 85
Operating the watercraft .......................... 77
Operating the watercraft in reverse or
neutral ................................................... 80
Operating your watercraft ........................ 75
Operation requirements ........................... 12
P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 94
Post-launch checks ................................. 72
Post-operation care ................................. 87
Pre-launch checks ................................... 66
Pre-operation check points ..................... 66
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 64
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Pull-up cleats (FX Cruiser HO) ................. 51
R
Raising the reverse gate ........................ 102
Reboarding grip ....................................... 49
Reboarding step ...................................... 49
Recommended equipment ...................... 14
Remote control transmitter ...................... 25
Remote control transmitter check ........... 70
RiDE lever................................................. 28
RiDE lever checks .................................... 69Riding position ......................................... 76
Rustproofing ............................................ 91
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 18
Safety equipment check .......................... 71
Seats ........................................................ 48
Shift indicator ........................................... 45
Shift system ............................................. 31
Shift system check ................................... 73
Start switch .............................................. 27
Starting off ............................................... 83
Starting off from a trailer .......................... 84
Starting the engine on water .................... 76
Steering system ....................................... 28
Steering system checks ........................... 68
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 71
Stern eyes ................................................ 50
Stern storage compartment ..................... 53
Stopping the engine ................................. 77
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 79
Storage compartment checks.................. 71
Storage compartments ............................ 51
Submerged watercraft ........................... 105
Switch checks .......................................... 70
T
Throttle lever ............................................ 28
Throttle lever checks ................................ 69
Tool kit ..................................................... 92
Towing the watercraft ............................ 105
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 62
Trim indicator ........................................... 45
Trim indicator check ................................ 73
Troubleshooting ....................................... 98
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 98
Turning the watercraft .............................. 78
W
Wakeboarding and water-skiing .............. 17
Water separator ....................................... 30
Water separator check ............................. 66
Watercraft characteristics ........................ 15
Watercraft control functions..................... 25
Watercraft information ............................. 46
Watercraft operation functions ................ 31
Watercraft operation modes .................... 35
Watertight storage compartments ........... 54
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