2021 YAMAHA FX HO CRUISER Owners Manual

Equipment operation
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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 theseat into the space under the glove com-
partment as shown.
(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
1 Reboarding 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]
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 104 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
1 Reboarding step
1
1Bow eye
1 Stern eye
1
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could fall, which could result in severe in-
jury.
[EWJ01511]
EJU34894
Pull-up cleats (FX CRUISER HO)
The pull-up cleats are used to attach a rope
to the watercraft when mooring it.
To use a pull-up cleat, pull it up. The pull-up
cleat returns automatically to its original posi-
tion when released. WARNING! Do not use
the pull-up cleats to lift the watercraft. The
pull-up cleats are not designed to support
the watercraft’s weight. If the pull-up
cleats break, the watercraft could fall,
which could result in severe injury.
[EWJ00822]
EJU35148
Storage compartments
This watercraft is equipped with the following
storage compartments.
Only the securely closed watertight storage
compartment is waterproof. If you carry ob- jects that must be kept dry, put them in a wa-
terproof bag.
Make sure that the storage compartments
are closed securely before operating the wa-
tercraft.
EJU45250Bow storage compartment
The bow storage compartment is located un-
der the hood.
To open the bow storage compartment:
Pull the hood latch rearward, and then lift up
the rear of the hood.
1
Cleat
1 Pull-up cleat
1
1
1Hood latch
1 Bow storage compartment
Bow storage compartment:
Capacity: 130.0 L (34.3 US gal, 28.6 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
5.0 kg (11 lb)
1
1
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To close the bow storage compartment:
Push the rear of the hood down to securely
lock it in place.
EJU45080Glove compartment
The glove compartment is located in front of
the seat.
To open the glove compartment:
Unhook the glove compartment latch, and
then lift up the lid.To close the glove compartment:
Lower the lid, and then hook the glove com-
partment latch.
To drain water from the glove compartment:
(1) Remove the drain plugs on the bottom of
the glove compartment to drain the wa-
ter.
(2) Securely install the drain plugs in their original positions.
EJU45220Stern storage compartment
The stern storage compartment is located in
front of the boarding platform.
1Glove compartment latch
1 Glove compartment
1
1
Glove compartment:
Capacity:
17.0 L (4.5 US gal, 3.7 Imp.gal)
Load limit: 1.0 kg (2 lb)
1Drain plug
1
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To open the stern storage compartment:
Unhook the stern storage compartment latch
on both sides, and then open the lid.
To close the stern storage compartment:
Close the lid, and then hook the stern storage
compartment latch on both sides.
TIP:
The ski rope slot in the stern storage com-
partment lid can be used to store the rope inthe stern storage compartment while the
rope is attached to the cleat.
EJU35175Beverage holder
The beverage holder is located near the star-
board (right) side of the multifunction infor-
mation center.
Do not place any items in the beverage hold-
er while riding. Otherwise, the items may fall
out of the beverage holder.
EJU37235Removable watertight storage compart-
ment
The removable watertight storage compart-
ment is located under the rear seat.
The compartment is watertight when the cap
is closed securely.
1
Stern storage compartment latch
1 Stern storage compartment lid
2 Stern storage compartment
Stern storage compartment:
Capacity:11.0 L (2.9 US gal, 2.4 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
1.5 kg (3 lb)
1
1
2
1Ski rope slot
1 Beverage holder
1
1
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To open the removable watertight storage
compartment:
(1) Remove the rear seat. (See page 49 forseat removal and installation proce-
dures.)
(2) Loosen the cap and remove it.
To close the removable watertight storage
compartment:
(1) Securely install the cap by tightening it until it stops.
(2) Securely install the rear seat in its original position.
EJU42391Fire extinguisher holder and cover
The fire extinguisher holder and cover are lo-
cated in the bow storage compartment.
To use the fire extinguisher holder and cover:
(1) Pull the hood latch rearward, and then liftup the rear of the hood.
(2) Unhook the band and remove the fire ex- tinguisher cover.
(3) Place the fire extinguisher in the holder, and then place the cover over the fire ex-
tinguisher.
(4) Securely fasten the cover and the fire ex- tinguisher with the band.
(5) Push the rear of the hood down to se- curely lock it in place. Make sure that the
1Cap
1 Removable watertight storage compart-
ment
Removable watertight storage compart-
ment:
Capacity:
9.0 L (2.4 US gal, 2.0 Imp.gal)
Load limit: 3.0 kg (7 lb)
1
1
1Hood latch
1 Fire extinguisher holder and cover
2 Band
1
1
2
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hood is securely closed before using the
watercraft.
EJU45291Optional part mounting bracket
A mounting bracket for installing optional
parts is located near the port (left) side of the
multifunction information center.
1Optional part mounting bracket
Load limit:
1.0 kg (2.2 lb)
1
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EJU31823
Fuel requirementsEJU45310FuelEWJ00283
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are ex-
tremely flammable. To avoid fires and
explosions and to reduce the risk of in-
jury when refueling, follow these in-
structions.
Gasoline is poisonous and can cause in-
jury or death. Handle gasoline with care.
Never siphon gasoline by mouth. If you
should swallow some gasoline, inhale a
lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gaso-
line in your eyes, see your doctor imme-
diately. If gasoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap and water. If gasoline
spills on your clothing, change your
clothes.
ECJ00322
Do not use leaded gasoline. Leaded
gasoline can seriously damage the en-
gine.
Avoid getting water and contaminants in
the fuel tank. Contaminated fuel can
cause poor performance and engine
damage. Use only fresh gasoline that
has been stored in clean containers.
TIP:
This mark identifies the recommended fuel
for this watercraft as specified by European
regulation (EN228).
Check that gasoline nozzle has the same
identifier when fueling.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gasohol con-
taining ethanol and that containing methanol.
Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if
ethanol content does not exceed 10% and
the fuel meets the minimum octane ratings.
E-85 is a fuel blend containing 85% ethanol
and therefore must not be used in this water-
craft. All ethanol blends containing more than
10% ethanol can cause fuel system damage
or engine performance problems.
Yamaha does not recommend gasohol con- taining methanol because it can cause fuel
system damage and engine performance
problems.
To fill the fuel tank:
(1) Before refueling, stop the engine. Do not stand or sit on the watercraft. Never refu-
el while smoking, or while in the vicinity
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a mi-
nimum octane rating of 86
(Pump octane number) = (R + M)/2
90 (Research octane number)
E5E10
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