2017 YAMAHA FX SVHO ECO mode

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 outlets ............... 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 ...................... 49
Equipment..................................... 49
Seats ................................................ 49
Handgrip........................................... 50
Reboarding grip................................ 50
Reboarding step ............................... 50
Bow eye............................................ 51
Stern eyes ........................................ 51
Cleat ................................................. 51
Pull-up cleats (FX Cruiser SVHO /
FX Limited SVHO) ......................... 52
Storage compartments .................... 52
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ... 57
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 59
Fuel requirements ......................... 59
Fuel................................................... 59
Engine oil requirements ................ 61
Engine oil .......................................... 61
Draining the bilge water ................ 63
Draining the bilge water on land....... 63
Draining the bilge water on water .... 63
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General and important labels
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EJU36452
Identification numbers
Record the Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number, Craft Identification Number (CIN),
and engine serial number in the spaces pro-
vided for assistance when ordering spare
parts from a Yamaha dealer. Also record and
keep these ID numbers in a separate place in
case your watercraft is stolen.
EJU42521Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number
The PRI-ID number is stamped on a plate at-
tached inside the engine compartment. (See
page 49 for seat removal and installation pro-
cedures and page 56 for information on the
removable watertight storage compartment.)
MODEL:
FC1800-S (FX SVHO)
FC1800A-S (FX Cruiser SVHO)
FC1800B-S (FX Limited SVHO)
EJU36551Craft Identification Number (CIN)
The CIN is stamped on a plate attached to
the aft deck.
EJU40471Engine serial number
The engine serial number is stamped on a
plate attached to the engine unit. (See page
49 for seat removal and installation proce-
dures and page 94 for engine cover removal
and installation procedures.)
1Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number loca-
tion
1
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PRI-I.D.
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
ASSEMBLED IN U.S.A. FROM AMERICAN AND JAPANESE
COMPONENTS.
ASSEMBLÉ AUX ÉTATS-UNIS DE PIÈCES AMÉRICAINES ET
JAPONAISES.
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1Craft Identification Number (CIN) location
1Engine serial number location
1
1
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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.
EJU42484No-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 39 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 37 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 beepsNo-wake mode oper-
ationDigital
speedome-
ter display
ActivatedStarts
blinking
DeactivatedStops
blinking
1“NO-WAKE MODE” switch
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EJU42241
Multifunction information
center
The multifunction information center displays
various watercraft information.
Multifunction information center initial op-
eration
When the multifunction information center is
activated, the analog speedometer/tachome-
ter makes one sweep, and all of the displaysegments and indicator lights come on. After
2 seconds, the “WARNING” indicator light
and the warning indicators in the information
display go off, and then the center starts to
operate normally.
TIP:
The “UNLOCK” indicator light will go off
when the engine is started.
Multifunction information center standby
state
If the multifunction information center does
not receive any operation input within 25 sec-
onds after the engine stops, the center will
turn off and enter a standby state. When the
engine is started again, the displays return to
their state before the center turned off, and
then the center starts to operate normally.
EJU42331Analog speedometer/tachometer
The analog speedometer/tachometer has
both a speedometer function and a tachom-
eter function. By switching the meter, it can
be used as either a speedometer or a ta-
chometer.
TIP:
The analog tachometer is selected at the
Yamaha factory.
Analog tachometer
The analog tachometer shows the engine
speed.
1Information display
2“UNLOCK” indicator light
3Analog speedometer/tachometer
4“WARNING” indicator light
5“L-MODE” indicator light
6Multifunction display
7“RPM” indicator light
8“SPEED” indicator light
1“SPEED/RPM” button
2“VOLT/HOUR” button
3“START/STOP” button
4“MODE/RESET” button
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By switching the display units, the speed can
be shown in kilometers per hour (km/h) or
miles per hour (mph).
TIP:
Miles are selected as the display units at the
Yamaha factory.
Digital speedometer display (mph)
The “SPEED” indicator light blinks three
times if miles are selected as the display units
when the multifunction information center is
activated.
TIP:
If the analog speedometer is selected, the
“SPEED” indicator light blinks three times,
then comes on.
Digital speedometer display (km/h)
The “SPEED” indicator light blinks once if ki-
lometers are selected as the display units
when the multifunction information center is
activated.
TIP:
If the analog speedometer is selected, the
“SPEED” indicator light blinks once, then
comes on.
To switch the digital speedometer display
units:
Push the “VOLT/HOUR” button for at least 1
second, within 10 seconds after the multi-
function information center is activated. The
digital speedometer display changes. Whenthe display units are switched from kilome-
ters to miles only, the “SPEED” indicator light
blinks three times.
TIP:
The display units can also be switched by
pushing the “START/STOP” button and
“MODE/RESET” button simultaneously for at
least 8 seconds.
EJU42261Hour meter/voltmeter
The hour meter/voltmeter has both an hour
meter function and a voltmeter function. By
switching the meter, it can be used as either
an hour meter or a voltmeter.
1Digital speedometer
1
1“VOLT/HOUR” button
2“SPEED” indicator light
1“START/STOP” button
2“MODE/RESET” button
2
1
1
2
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is decreased. When the neutral position of
the jet thrust nozzle is selected, the middle
display segment will be shown. (See page 33
for trim angle selection procedures.)
EJU43201Watercraft information
The multifunction display shows various wa-
tercraft and environmental information. To
switch the display mode, push the “MO-
DE/RESET” button for less than 1 second.
The display mode changes in the following
order.
Compass (FX Cruiser SVHO / FX Limited
SVHO)
This display shows the current direction of
the watercraft using the 8 major compass
points.
TIP:
The accuracy of the compass varies depend-
ing on the operating conditions. Use this
function as a reference only.
Average speed
This display shows the average speed in kilo-
meters per hour “AV KMH” or miles per hour
“AV MPH” since the measurement was start-
ed.
1Trim indicator
1“MODE/RESET” button
1
1
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Air temperature (FX Cruiser SVHO / FX
Limited SVHO)
This display shows the ambient air tempera-
ture “E TEMP” (environmental temperature).
Average speed/Tripmeter modes
Average speed and distance traveled are re-
corded once the “START/STOP” button is
pushed to start the measurements, regard-
less of the current display.
TIP:
The measurements are performed only while
the engine is running.
The measurements are not saved if the en-
gine is stopped. The measurements are reset
automatically when the displays go off 25
seconds after the engine stops.To start the measurements:
Push the “START/STOP” button for less than
1 second. The beeper sounds once and the
measurements start.
To stop the measurements:
Push the “START/STOP” button for less than
1 second while the measurements are being
recorded. The beeper sounds once and the
measurements stop.
To restart the measurements:
Push the “START/STOP” button for less than
1 second while the measurements are
stopped. The beeper sounds once and the
measurements restart.
To reset the measurements:
Push the “MODE/RESET” button for at least
2 seconds while the measurements are
stopped. The beeper sounds twice and the
measurements are reset.
1“START/STOP” button
2“MODE/RESET” button
1
2
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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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