2018 YAMAHA FX HO CRUISER Owners Manual

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TIP:
The accuracy of the fuel level meter varies
depending on the operating conditions. Use
this function as a reference only.
EJU42342Fuel level warning
If the fuel remaining in the fuel tank drops to
about 18 L (4.8 US gal, 4.0 Imp.gal), the low-
est two fuel level segments, the fuel indicator,
and the “WARNING” indicator light blink, and
the buzzer sounds intermittently.
If the fuel level warning is activated, refill the
fuel tank as soon as possible. (See page 57
for information on filling the fuel tank.)
After the fuel tank is refilled, the warning sig-
nals will be cleared when the engine is re-
started.
TIP:
Push any of the operation buttons for the
multifunction information center to stop the
buzzer.
EJU42271Oil pressure warning
If the oil pressure drops significantly, the oil
pressure warning indicator and the “WARN-
ING” indicator light blink, and the buzzer
sounds intermittently. At the same time, the
engine speed is limited.
If the oil pressure warning is activated, imme-
diately reduce the engine speed, return to
shore, and then check the engine oil level.
(See page 60 for information on checking the
engine oil level.) If the oil level is sufficient,
have a Yamaha dealer check the watercraft.
TIP:
Push any of the operation buttons for the
multifunction information center to stop the
buzzer.
EJU42571Engine overheat warning
If the engine temperature rises significantly,
the engine overheat warning indicator and
the “WARNING” indicator light blink, and the
buzzer sounds intermittently. Then, the en-
gine overheat warning indicator and the
“WARNING” indicator light stop blinking and
remain on, and the buzzer sounds continu-
1Fuel level meter
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ously. At the same time, the engine speed is
limited.
If the engine overheat warning is activated,
immediately reduce the engine speed, return
to shore, and then make sure that water is
being discharged from the cooling water pilot
outlet while the engine is running. If there is
no discharge of water, stop the engine, and
then check the jet intake for clogging. (See
page 101 for information on the jet intake.)
NOTICE: If you cannot locate and correct
the cause of the overheating, consult a
Yamaha dealer. Continuing to operate at
higher speeds could result in severe en-
gine damage.
[ECJ00042]
TIP:
Push any of the operation buttons for the
multifunction information center to stop the
buzzer.
EJU42281Check engine warning
If a sensor malfunction or a short circuit is de-
tected, the check engine warning indicator
and the “WARNING” indicator light blink, and
the buzzer sounds intermittently.
If the check engine warning is activated, im-
mediately reduce the engine speed, return to
shore, and have a Yamaha dealer check the
engine.
TIP:
Push any of the operation buttons for the
multifunction information center to stop the
buzzer.
EJU43170Multifunction display
The multifunction display shows various wa-
tercraft and environmental information, such
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as the shift position and jet thrust nozzle trim
angle.
The display units of the multifunction display
are selected according to the display units of
the digital speedometer. (To change the dis-
play units, see page 40 for digital speedome-
ter display selection procedures.)
When “km/h” are selected as the display
units of the digital speedometer, values are
shown in kilometers/liters/degrees Celsius.
When “mph” are selected as the display units
of the digital speedometer, values are shown
in miles/gallons/degrees Fahrenheit.
EJU43181Shift indicator
This indicator shows the reverse gate shift
positions: “F” (forward), “N” (neutral), and “R”(reverse). (See page 31 for shifting proce-
dures.)
EJU43190Trim indicator
This indicator shows the trim angle of the jet
thrust nozzle. One of the two upper display
segments will be shown when the trim angle
is increased, and one of the two lower display
segments will be shown when the trim angle
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.)
EJU43520Watercraft information
The multifunction display shows various wa-
tercraft and environmental information. To
switch the display mode, push the “MO-
1Shift indicator
2Watercraft information
3Trim indicator
321
1Shift indicator
2“F” (Forward position)
3“N” (Neutral position)
4“R” (Reverse position)
1Trim indicator
1
2
3
4
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DE/RESET” button for less than 1 second.
The display mode changes in the following
order.
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.Tripmeter
This display shows the distance traveled in
kilometers “KM” or miles “MILES” since the
measurement was started.
Fuel consumption per hour
This display shows the current fuel consump-
tion in liters per hour “L/HR” or gallons per
hour “G/HR”.
Fuel consumption per kilometer/mile
This display shows the current fuel consump-
tion in liters per kilometer “L/KM” or gallons
per mile “G/MILE”.
1“MODE/RESET” button
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TIP:
The actual fuel consumption varies greatly
depending on the operating conditions. Use
this function as a reference only.
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
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EJU40334
EquipmentEJU42203Seats
The front and rear seats are removable.
Remove the seats to access the engine com-
partment and removable watertight storage
compartment.
To remove the rear seat:
(1) Pull the rear seat latch up, and then lift up
the rear of the seat.
(2) Pull the seat rearward and remove it.To install the rear seat:
(1) Insert the projections on the front of the
seat into the stays on the deck.
(2) Push the rear of the seat down to secure-
ly lock it in place.
To remove the front seat:
(1) Remove the rear seat.
(2) Pull the front seat latch up, and then lift
up the rear of the seat.
1Seat latch
1
1Seat latch
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(3) Pull the seat rearward and remove it.
To install the front seat:
(1) Insert the projection on the front of the
seat into the stay on the deck.
(2) Push the rear of the seat down to secure-
ly lock it in place.
(3) Securely install the rear seat in its original
position.
EJU31364Handgrip
The handgrip is used when boarding the wa-
tercraft from the water and when the spotter
is facing rearward. WARNING! Do not use
the handgrip to lift the watercraft. The
handgrip is not designed to support the
watercraft’s weight. If the handgrip
breaks, the watercraft could fall, which
could result in severe injury.
[EWJ00022]
EJU37382
Reboarding grip
The reboarding grip is used when boarding
the watercraft from the water.
EJU34865Reboarding step
The reboarding step is used to assist in re-
boarding the watercraft from the water.
When boarding the watercraft, push the re-
boarding step down until it stops. The step
returns automatically to its original position
1Handgrip
1Reboarding grip
1
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when released. WARNING! Do not use the
reboarding step to lift the watercraft. The
reboarding step is not designed to support
the watercraft’s weight. If the reboarding
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 105 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.
EJU40423Cleat
The cleat is used to attach a ski rope to the
watercraft when pulling a wakeboarder or
water-skier. WARNING! Do not use the
cleat to lift the watercraft. The cleat is not
designed to support the watercraft’s
weight. If the cleat breaks, the watercraft
1Reboarding step
1
1Bow eye
1Stern eye
1
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