2017 YAMAHA FX HO remote start

Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1
Identification 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 ........................................ 8
Safety information ........................... 10
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft ............................. 10
Cruising limitations ........................ 11
Operation requirements ................ 12
Recommended equipment ........... 14
Hazard information........................ 15
Watercraft characteristics ............. 15
Wakeboarding and water-skiing ... 17
Safe boating rules ......................... 18
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly ................................. 19
Description....................................... 20
Watercraft glossary ....................... 20
Location of main components ...... 21
Control function operation ............. 25
Watercraft control functions ......... 25
Remote control transmitter .............. 25
Yamaha Security System ................. 26
Engine stop switch .......................... 27
Engine shut-off switch .................... 27
Start switch ..................................... 27
Throttle lever .................................... 28
RiDE lever ......................................... 28
Steering system ............................... 28
Adjustable tilt steering system ......... 29
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 30
Water separator................................ 30
Watercraft operation ...................... 31
Watercraft operation functions ..... 31
Shift system...................................... 31
Electric trim system .......................... 33
Watercraft operation modes ......... 35
Low RPM Mode ............................... 35
No-wake mode ................................. 36
Cruise assist ..................................... 37
Instrument operation ...................... 39
Multifunction information center ... 39
Analog speedometer/tachometer..... 39
Information display ........................... 40
Multifunction display ........................ 44
Equipment operation ...................... 48
Equipment..................................... 48
Seats ................................................ 48
Handgrip........................................... 49
Reboarding grip................................ 49
Reboarding step ............................... 49
Bow eye............................................ 50
Stern eyes ........................................ 50
Cleat ................................................. 50
Pull-up cleats (FX Cruiser HO).......... 51
Storage compartments .................... 51
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ... 56
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 57
Fuel requirements ......................... 57
Fuel................................................... 57
Engine oil requirements ................ 59
Engine oil .......................................... 59
Draining the bilge water ................ 61
Draining the bilge water on land....... 61
Draining the bilge water on water .... 61
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Description
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12
67 910 58
3412111314 15 16 1817
19 20 21
222324
1Built-in watertight storage compartment
(page 54)
2Start switch (page 27)
3Engine shut-off switch (page 27)
4Clip (page 27)
5Remote control transmitter (page 25)
6RiDE lever (page 31)
7Electric trim up switch (page 33)
8Electric trim down switch (page 33)
9Engine stop switch (page 27)
10Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) (page 27)
11“VOLT/HOUR” button (page 39)
12“SPEED/RPM” button (page 39)
13“MODE/RESET” button (page 39)
14“START/STOP” button (page 39)
15Cruise assist up switch (page 37)
16Cruise assist down switch (page 37)
17Throttle lever (page 28)
18Multifunction information center (page 39)
19Glove compartment (page 52)
20Removable beverage holder (page 54)
21Tilt lever (page 29)22“NO-WAKE MODE” switch (page 36)
23“SET” switch (page 37)
24Built-in beverage holder (page 54)
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Control function operation
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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
25 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 settings
The 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 39 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 35 for Low
RPM Mode activation procedures.)
If the remote control transmitter is operated
while the multifunction information centeris 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
beepsYamaha Security
System mode“UN-
LOCK” in-
dicator
light
Lock Goes off
Unlock
(normal operation
mode)Comes
on
Unlock
(Low RPM Mode)Comes
on
1Lock button
2“UNLOCK” indicator light
1“L-Mode” (unlock) button
2“UNLOCK” indicator light
21
2
L-Mode1
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Watercraft operation
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EJU40001
Watercraft operation modes
EJU36787Low 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 25 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 39 for in-
formation on the multifunction 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.1Remote control transmitter
Number of
beepsLow RPM Mode
operation“L-
MODE”
indicator
light
ActivatedComes
on
Deactivated Goes off
1“L-Mode” (unlock) button
2“L-MODE” indicator light
2
L-Mode1
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Pre-operation checks
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EJU31982
WARNING
EWJ00412
Failure to inspect or maintain the watercraft properly increases the possibility of an ac-
cident or damage to the watercraft. Do not operate the watercraft if you find any prob-
lem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual, have
the watercraft inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
EJU41234Pre-operation checklist
Before using this watercraft, be sure to perform the checks in the following checklist.
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
PRE-LAUNCH CHECKS
Engine compartmentVentilate the engine compartment.
Check inside the engine compartment for damage.66
Fuel systemCheck the fuel system for leakage.
Check the fuel level in the fuel tank.66
Water separatorCheck the water separator for water. 66
Engine unitCheck the exterior of the engine unit for damage. 67
Engine oil levelCheck the engine oil level. 67
Bilge waterCheck the engine compartment for bilge water. 67
BatteryCheck the battery connections and electrolyte level. 67
Steering systemCheck the steering system for proper operation. 68
Adjustable tilt steering sys-
temCheck the adjustable tilt steering system for proper
operation and check that the handlebars are se-
curely locked in place.69
RiDE leverCheck the RiDE lever for proper operation. 69
Throttle leverCheck the throttle lever for proper operation. 69
Remote control transmitterCheck the remote control transmitter for proper op-
eration.70
Engine shut-off cord (lan-
yard)Check the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) for dam-
age.70
SwitchesCheck the start switch, engine stop switch, and en-
gine shut-off switch for proper operation.70
Storage compartmentsCheck the storage compartments for damage and
water.71
Fire extinguisher holder,
cover, and bandCheck the fire extinguisher holder, cover, and band
for damage.71
Fire extinguisherCheck the condition of the fire extinguisher. 71
Safety equipmentCheck that safety equipment meeting the applica-
ble regulations is on board.71
Hull and deckCheck the hull and deck for damage. 71
Jet intakeCheck the jet intake for damage and clogging. 71
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Pre-operation checks
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throttle lever returns automatically to its fully
closed (idle) position when released.
EJU40113Remote control transmitter check
Make sure that the remote control transmitter
operates properly. (See page 26 for Yamaha
Security System setting procedures and
page 35 for Low RPM Mode activation pro-
cedures.)
EJU32664Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check
Make sure that the engine shut-off cord (lan-
yard) is not damaged. If the cord is damaged,
replace it. WARNING! Never try to repair
the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) or tie it
together. The engine shut-off cord (lan-
yard) may not pull free when the operator
falls off, allowing the watercraft to conti-
nue to run and cause an accident.
[EWJ01221]EJU32676
Switch checks
NOTICE
ECJ01311
Do not run the engine over 4000 r/min on
land. Also, do not run the engine for more
than 15 seconds without supplying water,
otherwise the engine could overheat.
Check the start switch, the engine stop
switch, and the engine shut-off switch for
proper operation. (See pages 27 to 27 for in-
formation on operating each switch.)
To check the operation of the switches:
(1) If the lock mode is selected for the
Yamaha Security System setting, select
the unlock mode. (See page 26 for
Yamaha Security System setting proce-
dures.)
(2) Push the start switch to make sure that
the engine starts.
(3) As soon as the engine starts running,
push the engine stop switch to make
sure that the engine stops immediately.
(4) Restart the engine, and then pull the en-
gine shut-off cord (lanyard) to remove
the clip from the engine shut-off switch
1Clip
2Engine shut-off switch
3Start switch
4Engine stop switch
5Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
12 3
5 4
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Index
108
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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