2020 YAMAHA FX HO CRUISER warning

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ler, jet pump housing, and jet thrust noz-
zle.
If debris is difficult to remove, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
EJU43472Raising the reverse gate
If the RiDE system malfunctions and the re-
verse gate remains in the lowered position,
the watercraft will not be able to move for-
ward.
After raising the reverse gate so that the wa-
tercraft can move forward, immediately re-
turn to shore and have a Yamaha dealer
service the watercraft.
To raise the reverse gate:
(1) Stop the engine and remove the clip from
the engine shut-off switch.
(2) Enter the water and move to the rear of
the watercraft.
(3) Slide the shift rod joint toward the bow,
and then disconnect the shift rod joint
from the ball joint.(4) Raise the reverse gate to the forward po-
sition.TIP:
While the shift rod is disconnected, the re-
verse gate will not move to the neutral po-
sition or reverse position even if the RiDE
lever is squeezed.
If the RiDE lever is squeezed while the shift
rod is disconnected, the watercraft will
move forward.
EJU34642Jumping the battery
If the watercraft battery has run down, the en-
gine can be started using a 12-volt booster
battery and jumper cables.
EJU34664Connecting the jumper cables
WARNING
EWJ01251
To avoid battery explosion and serious
damage to the electrical system:
Do not reverse the polarity of the jumper
cables when connecting to the batter-
ies.
Do not connect the negative (–) jumper
cable to the negative (–) terminal of the
watercraft battery.
Do not touch the positive (+) jumper ca-
ble to the negative (–) jumper cable.
1Shift rod joint
2Ball joint
12
1Reverse gate
2Forward position
2
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(3) Remove the electrical box cover.
(4) While pushing both sides of the fuse box
cover inward, pull the cover toward the
bow and remove it.
(5) When replacing the SCU fuse, remove
the screws, and then remove the fuse.Install the spare fuse, and then tighten
the screws.
(6) When replacing a fuse other than the
SCU fuse, remove the fuse using the
fuse puller. Install a spare fuse of the
proper amperage. WARNING! Do not
use fuses of a different amperage than
recommended. Substitution with a
fuse that has an improper rating can
cause extensive electrical system
damage and possible fire.
[EWJ00803]
1Electrical box cover
2Lock
3Projection
1Fuse box cover
2
3
2
3
1
1
1Electronic throttle valve fuse
2Fuel pump fuse
3Main relay drive fuse
4Main fuse
5Spare fuse
6Fuse puller
7Battery fuse
8Screw
9SCU fuse (BCU fuse)
10Unused fuse
1
5 23 4 5 6 7
8
9
8
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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
compartments. (See page 52 for infor- 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
1Bow eye
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Index
A
Adjustable tilt steering system ................. 28
Adjustable tilt steering system checks .... 69
After removing the watercraft from the
water ..................................................... 85
B
Battery care.............................................. 87
Battery checks ......................................... 67
Battery, jumping ..................................... 101
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 84
Beverage holder ....................................... 54
Bilge water check..................................... 67
Bilge water, draining ................................ 61
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 61
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 61
Boarding alone ......................................... 80
Boarding and starting off from a dock ..... 83
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 80
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 81
Bow eye ................................................... 51
Bow storage compartment ...................... 52
Builder’s plate ............................................ 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 83
Cleaning ................................................... 90
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 87
Cleat ......................................................... 51
Cooling water pilot outlet ......................... 29
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 73
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruise assist............................................. 38
Cruising limitations................................... 11
D
Drive control mode................................... 36
Drive control mode screen ....................... 44
E
Electric trim system.................................. 32
Electric trim system check ....................... 70
Emergency procedures .......................... 100
Engine break-in ........................................ 63
Engine compartment check ..................... 66
Engine cover, removing and installing ..... 91
Engine idling speed check ....................... 73
Engine lock screen ................................... 46
Engine oil ................................................. 59Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 95
Engine oil level check ............................... 67
Engine oil requirements ........................... 59
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 70
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 26
Engine stop switch ................................... 26
Engine unit check ..................................... 67
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 19
Equipment ................................................ 49
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 71
Fire extinguisher holder and cover........... 55
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and
band checks ......................................... 71
Flushing the cooling water passages....... 86
Fuel .......................................................... 57
Fuel level check........................................ 66
Fuel requirements .................................... 57
Fuel system checks ................................. 66
Fuses, replacing ..................................... 102
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 74
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 20
Glove compartment ................................. 53
H
Handgrip .................................................. 50
Hazard information................................... 15
Home screen ............................................ 42
Hood check .............................................. 72
Hull and deck check ................................ 71
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information screen ................................... 43
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning............ 100
Jet intake checks ..................................... 71
Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate
check .................................................... 71
Jumper cables, connecting .................... 101
L
Labels, important ....................................... 4
Labels, other .............................................. 8
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft ......................... 75
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Learning to operate your watercraft ........ 74
Leaving the watercraft ............................. 76
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft.............................................. 10
Long-term storage ................................... 90
Lubrication ............................................... 90
M
Main components, location of ................. 21
Maintenance ............................................ 91
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 2
Multifunction information center .............. 40
Multifunction information center check ... 73
N
No-wake mode ........................................ 35
O
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 84
Operating the watercraft .......................... 76
Operating the watercraft in reverse or
neutral ................................................... 79
Operating your watercraft ........................ 74
Operation buttons .................................... 41
Operation requirements ........................... 12
Optional part mounting bracket ............... 56
P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 93
Post-launch checks ................................. 72
Post-operation care ................................. 86
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) ................. 52
R
Raising the reverse gate ........................ 101
Reboarding grip ....................................... 50
Reboarding step ...................................... 50
Recommended equipment ...................... 14
Removable watertight storage
compartment ........................................ 54
Reverse assist .......................................... 34
RiDE lever................................................. 27
RiDE lever checks .................................... 69
Riding position ......................................... 75
Rustproofing ............................................ 90S
Safe boating rules .................................... 18
Safety equipment check .......................... 71
Seats ........................................................ 49
Setting menu screen ................................ 44
Shift system ............................................. 30
Shift system check ................................... 73
Start switch .............................................. 26
Starting off ............................................... 82
Starting off from a trailer .......................... 83
Starting the engine on water .................... 75
Status area ............................................... 42
Steering system ....................................... 27
Steering system checks ........................... 68
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 72
Stern eyes ................................................ 51
Stern storage compartment ..................... 53
Stopping the engine ................................. 76
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 78
Storage compartment checks.................. 71
Storage compartments ............................ 52
Submerged watercraft ........................... 104
Switch checks .......................................... 70
T
T.D.E. (thrust directional enhancer) .......... 34
Throttle lever ............................................ 27
Throttle lever checks ................................ 69
Touch screen ........................................... 41
Towing the watercraft ............................ 104
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 62
Troubleshooting ....................................... 97
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 97
Turning the watercraft .............................. 77
W
Wakeboarding and water-skiing .............. 17
Warning function ...................................... 46
Water separator ....................................... 29
Water separator check ............................. 67
Watercraft characteristics ........................ 15
Watercraft control functions..................... 25
Watercraft operation functions ................ 30
Watercraft operation modes .................... 34
Y
Yamaha Security System ......................... 25
Yamaha Security System check .............. 70
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