2020 YAMAHA FX SVHO display

Safety information
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EJU42474
Hazard information
Never start the engine or let it run for any
length of time in an enclosed area. Exhaust
fumes contain carbon monoxide, a color-
less, odorless gas that may cause loss of
consciousness and death within a short
time. Always operate the watercraft in an
open area.
Do not touch the hot muffler or engine dur-
ing or immediately after engine operation;
they can cause serious burns.
Do not place magnets or objects with a
strong magnetic force near the throttle le-
ver or RiDE lever. The electronic throttle
mechanism of the levers can be adversely
affected, which could cause loss of control.
In addition, do not place objects suscepti-
ble to magnetic forces (i.e., credit cards,
watches, etc.) close to the throttle lever or
RiDE lever.
EJU42415
Watercraft characteristics
Jet thrust turns the watercraft. Releasing
the throttle lever completely produces only
minimum thrust. If you are traveling at
speeds above trolling, you will have rapidly
decreasing ability to steer without throttle.
This model is equipped with the Yamaha
Engine Management System (YEMS) that
includes an off-throttle steering (OTS) sys-
tem. It will activate at planing speeds
should you attempt to steer the watercraft
after releasing the throttle lever. The OTS
system assists in turning by continuing to
supply some thrust while the watercraft is
decelerating, but you can turn more sharp-
ly if you apply throttle while turning the han-
dlebars.
The OTS system does not function below
planing speeds or when the engine is off.
Once the engine slows down, the water-
craft will no longer turn in response to han-
dlebar input until you apply throttle again or
you reach trolling speed.
Practice turning in an open area without
obstacles until you have a good feel for this
maneuver.
This watercraft is water-jet propelled. The
jet pump is directly connected to the en-
gine. This means that jet thrust will produce
some movement whenever the engine is
running and the “F” (forward) or “R” (re-
verse) shift indicator is displayed. When the
“N” (neutral) shift indicator is displayed, the
forward and reverse thrust are balanced to
help keep the watercraft from moving in ei-
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EJU40014
Watercraft operation functions
EJU43154Shift system
WARNING
EWJ01773
Make sure that there are no obstacles or
people behind you before shifting into
reverse.
Do not touch the reverse gate while the
RiDE lever is being operated, otherwise
you could be pinched.
If the RiDE lever and throttle lever are
being operated at the same time, do not
release only the RiDE lever. Otherwise,
the watercraft could accelerate more
quickly than expected, which may lead
to an accident.
The RiDE lever and throttle lever can be oper-
ated to change the forward or rearward
movement of the watercraft only when the
engine is running. When the RiDE lever is
squeezed, the reverse gate lowers and de-
flects the water jet being discharged from the
jet thrust nozzle so that the watercraft moves
in reverse or is in neutral. When the throttle le-
ver is squeezed, the reverse gate rises and
the watercraft moves forward.
TIP:
This model is equipped with a function
which limits the engine speed in reverse.
When the engine is started, the reverse
gate automatically moves to the neutral po-
sition.
To shift into reverse:
(1) Release the throttle lever.
(2) Squeeze the RiDE lever. The reverse
gate will lower, the engine speed will in-
crease, the watercraft will start moving inreverse, and the “R” (reverse) shift indi-
cator will be displayed.
To shift into neutral from reverse:
Release the RiDE lever. The reverse gate will
automatically return to the neutral position
1RiDE lever
1Reverse gate
2Reverse position
1“R” (Reverse position)
1
2
1
0
R13.6Vx100
RPM
100%
km/h
1
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and the “N” (neutral) shift indicator will be dis-
played.
TIP:
Although the neutral position helps keep the
watercraft from moving even when the en-
gine is running, some movement may occur.To shift into forward:
(1) Release the RiDE lever.
(2) Squeeze the throttle lever. The reverse
gate will rise completely, the engine
speed will increase, the watercraft will
start moving forward, and the “F” (for-
ward) shift indicator will be displayed.
1RiDE lever
1Reverse gate
2Neutral position
1“N” (Neutral position)
1
2
1
0
N13.6Vx100
RPM
100%
km/h
1
1Throttle lever
1Reverse gate
2Forward position
1“F” (Forward position)
1
2
1
0
F13.6Vx100
RPM
100%
km/h
1
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TIP:
If the RiDE lever is squeezed while the throttle
lever is squeezed, the watercraft will slow
down, and once stopped, move in reverse.
To shift into neutral from forward:
(1) Release the throttle lever.
(2) Lightly squeeze and release the RiDE le-
ver. The “N” (neutral) shift indicator will
be displayed.
TIP:
If the RiDE lever is squeezed continuously,
the reverse gate will move to the reverse po-
sition.
EJU45041Electric trim system
The electric trim system is a function for
changing the vertical angle of the jet thrust
nozzle to change the trim angle and perfor-
mance characteristics of the watercraft.This function can be used only for forward
operation of the watercraft.
TIP:
When the watercraft is moving in reverse or
is in neutral, the jet thrust nozzle will auto-
matically change to the neutral trim setting.
When the watercraft is shifted into forward,
the jet thrust nozzle will automatically
change to the selected trim setting.
While the watercraft is in neutral, the
“TRIM/T.D.E.” switches control the forward
and reverse operation of the T.D.E. (thrust
direction enhancer). (See page 34 for infor-
mation on the T.D.E.)
The watercraft performance characteristics
according to the trim angle change de-
pending on the operating conditions.
Confirming the trim setting
The trim setting can be confirmed by the trim
setting indicator and trim setting level on the
multifunction information center.
To change the trim setting:
(1) Shift into forward.
(2) Push the “TRIM/T.D.E.” up switch to in-
crease the trim setting and raise the bow,
or push the “TRIM/T.D.E.” down switch
to decrease the trim setting and lower
1“N” (Neutral position)
0
N13.6Vx100
RPM
100%
km/h
1
1Trim setting indicator
2Trim setting level
+2
F13.6Vx100
RPM
100%
km/h
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EJU40002
Watercraft operation modes
EJU45061Reverse assist
The reverse assist is a function for temporar-
ily increasing the engine speed when moving
in reverse, such as to enter the water
smoothly when launching the watercraft from
a trailer.
This function operates after the engine is
started and only if the watercraft is not shifted
into forward.
TIP:
Once the watercraft is shifted into forward af-
ter the engine is started, the reverse assist
cannot be operated.
Activating and deactivating the reverse
assist
The activation of the reverse assist can be
confirmed by the reverse assist indicator on
the multifunction information center.
To activate the reverse assist:
(1) Start the engine.
(2) Squeeze the RiDE lever to the fully open
position, and then push the “SPEED
CONTROL” up switch. Once the beeper
sounds once and the reverse assist indi-
cator is displayed, the engine speed willincrease. The engine speed can be ad-
justed to two levels: +1 and +2.
To deactivate the reverse assist:
Perform one of the following operations. The
beeper sounds two times and the reverse as-
sist indicator disappears when the reverse
assist is deactivated.
Relax your grip on the RiDE lever.
Push the “SPEED CONTROL” down switch
when the reverse assist level is set to +1.
Squeeze the throttle lever.EJU45071T.D.E. (thrust directional enhancer)
The T.D.E. is a function for slightly lifting or
lowering the reverse gate from the neutral po-
sition to operate the watercraft at very low
speeds when the engine is running at idling
speed.
1Reverse assist indicator
2Reverse assist level
0
R13.6Vx100
RPM
100%Reverse Assist +2
km/h
21
1RiDE lever
1“SPEED CONTROL” up switch
2“SPEED CONTROL” down switch
1
1
2
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This function can be used only when the wa-
tercraft is in neutral.
TIP:
While the watercraft is shifted into forward,
the “TRIM/T.D.E.” switches control the elec-
tric trim system. (See page 32 for information
on the electric trim system.)
Activating and deactivating the T.D.E.
The activation of the T.D.E. can be confirmed
by the T.D.E. indicator on the multifunction
information center.
To activate the T.D.E.:
(1) Shift into neutral.
(2) Push the “TRIM/T.D.E.” up switch to
move forward at a very low speed or
push the “TRIM/T.D.E.” down switch to
move in reverse at a very low speed.
TIP:
While the T.D.E. is activated, the “N” (neutral)
shift indicator will be displayed and “0” will be
displayed on the speedometer.
To deactivate the T.D.E.:
Perform one of the following operations. The
T.D.E. indicator disappears and the T.D.E. is
deactivated.
Squeeze the throttle lever.
Squeeze the RiDE lever.
Push and hold the “NO-WAKE MODE”
switch.
While moving forward at a very low speed,
push the “TRIM/T.D.E.” down switch.
While moving in reverse at a very low
speed, push the “TRIM/T.D.E.” up switch.
TIP:
The T.D.E. is also deactivated when the en-
gine is stopped.
EJU45051No-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. While
the watercraft is operating in no-wake mode,
the engine speed can be adjusted to one en-
gine speed each above and below the initial
engine speed.
This function can be used only when the wa-
tercraft is in neutral, or when the watercraft is
shifted into forward and the engine is operat-
ing at idling speed.
TIP:
If the no-wake mode is activated when the
watercraft is in neutral, the watercraft will au-
tomatically shift into forward and the water-
craft will start moving at a low speed.
1T.D.E. indicator
2Forward operation at a very low speed
3Reverse operation at a very low speed
1“TRIM/T.D.E.” up switch
2“TRIM/T.D.E.” down switch
0
N13.6Vx100
RPM
100%T.D.E. FORWARD
km/h
T.D.E. REVERSE T.D.E. FORWARD3
2
1
1
2
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Activating and deactivating the no-wake
mode
The activation of the no-wake mode can be
confirmed by the no-wake mode indicator on
the multifunction information center.
To activate the no-wake mode:
(1) Shift into neutral, or release the throttle
lever and let the engine speed return to
idle.
(2) Push and hold the “NO-WAKE MODE”
switch. Once the beeper sounds three
times and the no-wake mode indicator is
displayed, the no-wake mode is activat-
ed.
(3) Push the “SPEED CONTROL” up switch
or “SPEED CONTROL” down switch to
adjust the engine speed to three set-tings: “No Wake –1”, “No Wake” (stan-
dard setting), and “No Wake +1”.
To deactivate the no-wake mode:
Perform one of the following operations. The
beeper sounds two times and the no-wake
mode indicator disappears when the no-
wake mode is deactivated.
Push the “NO-WAKE MODE” switch.
Squeeze the throttle lever.
Squeeze the RiDE lever.
TIP:
The no-wake mode is also deactivated when
the engine is stopped.
EJU45031Drive control mode
The drive control mode is a function for set-
ting the maximum watercraft speed and ac-
celeration for stable towing and to support
inexperienced operators.
The maximum watercraft speed can be se-
lected from three settings and the accelera-
tion can be selected from two settings.
TIP:
The watercraft speed setting is a target value.
The actual watercraft speed may vary de-
pending on the operating conditions.
Activating the drive control mode
Activation of the drive control mode can be
confirmed by the drive control mode indica-
tor on the multifunction information center.
When the drive control mode is activated, the
drive control mode indicator is shown in light
blue.
To activate the drive control mode:
(1) Release the throttle lever and let the en-
gine speed return to idle.
1No-wake mode indicator
2No-wake mode level
1“NO-WAKE MODE” switch
2“SPEED CONTROL” up switch
3“SPEED CONTROL” down switch
0
F13.6Vx100
RPM
100%No Wake +1
km/h
21
1
2
3
1Drive control mode indicator
1
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(2) Tap the drive control mode indicator on
the multifunction information center.
(3) If the drive control mode screen is
locked, the PIN entry screen will be dis-
played. F lick up o r down to set each digit
of the 4-digit PIN, and then tap the “En-
ter” button. If the drive control mode
screen is not locked, the screen shown in
step 4 will be displayed.
(4) Tap the “ON” button. Once the beeper
sounds three times and “ ” is displayed
in light blue, the drive control mode is ac-
tivated.
To deactivate the drive control mode:
(1) Perform steps 1–3 in “To activate the
drive control mode”.
(2) Tap the “OFF” button. The beeper
sounds two times and “ ” is displayed
in black when the drive control mode is
deactivated.To operate the watercraft using the drive con-
trol mode:
(1) Release the throttle lever and let the en-
gine speed return to idle.
(2) Activate the drive control mode.
(3) Squeeze the throttle lever. The water-
craft will accelerate according to the se-
lected acceleration setting up to the
selected maximum watercraft speed set-
ting.
TIP:
If the throttle lever is squeezed to a level less
than the selected acceleration setting, the
watercraft will accelerate according to the
throttle lever operation instead of the select-
ed acceleration setting.
Selecting the drive control mode settings
The drive control mode settings for the max-
imum watercraft speed and acceleration are
saved. In addition, the activation and settings
of the drive control mode can be locked to
prevent others from changing them.
When the drive control mode is locked, a PIN
must be entered to operate the drive control
mode screen.
To select the maximum watercraft speed and
acceleration settings:
(1) Perform steps 1–3 in “To activate the
drive control mode”.
(2) Tap the “Settings” button.
(3) Flick up or down to select the maximum
watercraft speed setting under “Speed”
Enter
Enter PIN
0
9
1
0
9
1
0
9
1
0
9
1
ON
Settings
OFF
Lock
Drive Control
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