2021 YAMAHA FX HO Owners Manual

Safety information
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er’s or water-skier’s ability, as well as water
and weather conditions.
When preparing to pull a wakeboarder or
water-skier, operate the watercraft at the
slowest possible speed until the watercraft
is well away from the person being pulled
and slack in the ski rope is taken up. Make
sure that the rope is not looped around
anything.
After checking that the wakeboarder or wa-
ter-skier is ready and that there is no traffic
or other obstacles, apply enough throttle to
raise the person.
Make smooth, wide turns. The watercraft is
capable of very sharp turns, which could
exceed the abilities of the wakeboarder or
water-skier. Keep the person being towed
at least 50 m (164 ft), about twice the dis-
tance of a standard ski rope, away from
any potential hazard.
The operators of boats and other water-
craft may not be aware that you are pulling
a wakeboarder or water-skier. Together
with the spotter, pay attention to others
around you and cruise at safe speeds.
Be alert to the hazard of the ski rope handle
snapping back at the watercraft when the
wakeboarder or water-skier falls or is un-
able to get up.
Towing heavy or bulky objects other than
wakeboarders or water-skiers, such as an-
other boat or watercraft, can cause loss of
steering control and create a hazardous
condition. If you must tow another boat in
an emergency situation, operate slowly
and cautiously.
EJU30971
Safe boating rules
Your Yamaha watercraft is legally considered
a powerboat. Operation of the watercraft
must be in accordance with the rules and
regulations governing the waterway on which
it is used.
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Safety information
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EJU30992
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly
You share the areas you enjoy when riding
your watercraft with others and with nature.
So your enjoyment includes a responsibility
to treat these other people, and the lands,
waters, and wildlife with respect and courte-
sy.
Whenever and wherever you ride, think of
yourself as the guest of those around you.
Remember, for example, that the sound of
your watercraft may be music to you, but it
could be just noise to others. And the exciting
splash of your wake can make waves others
won’t enjoy.
Avoid riding close to shoreline homes and
waterfowl nesting areas or other wildlife ar-
eas, and keep a respectful distance from fish-
ermen, other boats, swimmers, and
populated beaches. When travel in areas like
these is unavoidable, ride slowly and obey all
laws.
Proper maintenance is necessary to ensure
that the exhaust emission and sound levels of
your watercraft will continue to be within reg-
ulated limits. You have the responsibility to
make sure that the recommended mainte-
nance in this owner’s/operator’s manual is
carried out.
Remember, pollution can be harmful to the
environment. Do not refuel or add oil where a
spill could cause damage to nature. Remove
your watercraft from the water and move it
away from the shoreline before refueling. Dis-
pose of water and any fuel and oil residue in
the engine compartment according to local
regulations. And keep your surroundings
pleasant for the people and wildlife that share
the waterways: don’t litter. When you ride responsibly, with respect and
courtesy for others, you help ensure that our
waterways stay open for the enjoyment of a
variety of recreational opportunities.
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Description
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EJU43331
Watercraft glossary
Trolling speed
“Trolling” is the lowest maneuvering speed. You are applying little or no throttle. The water-
craft is down in the water, and there is no wake.
Sub-planing speed
“Sub-planing” is a medium speed. The bow of the watercraft is slightly up from the water sur-
face, but you are still traveling through the water. There is a wake.
Planing speed
“Planing” is a faster speed. The watercraft is more level and is skimming on top of the water.
There is a wake.
Bow
The front end of the watercraft.
Stern
The rear end of the watercraft.
Starboard
The right side of the watercraft when facing forward.
Port
The left side of the watercraft when facing forward.
Bilge water
Water that has collected in the engine compartment.
Yamaha Engine Management System (YEMS) YEMS is an integrated, computerized management system that controls and adjusts ignition
timing, fuel injection, engine diagnostics, and the off-throttle steering (OTS) system.
Reverse with Intuitive Deceleration Electronics (RiDE)
RiDE is an electronic system that controls the reverse, neutral, and deceleration operations of
the watercraft.
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Description
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EJU31012
Location of main components
Exterior
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910
5
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1Hood
2 Beverage holder (page 54)
3 Pull-up cleat (FX CRUISER HO) (page 52)
4 Footwell
5 Optional part mounting bracket
6 Fuel filler cap (page 57)
7 Front seat (page 49)
8 Rear seat (page 49)
9 Cooling water pilot outlet (page 29)
10 Bow eye (page 51)
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1
2
3
4
5
6
8
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12
6
8
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1Handgrip (page 50)
2 Cleat (page 51)
3 Stern storage compartment (page 53)
4 Reboarding grip (page 50)
5 Boarding platform
6 Stern eye (page 51)
7 Intake grate
8 Stern drain plug (page 61)
9 Ride plate
10 Jet thrust nozzle
11 Reverse gate (page 30)
12 Reboarding step (page 50)
13 Flushing hose connector (page 86)
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2
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15
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8
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1Handlebar
2 Rearview mirror
3 RiDE lever (page 30)
4 Start switch (page 26)
5 Engine shut-off switch (page 26)
6 Clip (page 26)
7 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) (page 26)
8 Multifunction information center (page 40)
9 Throttle lever (page 27)
10 “SPEED CONTROL” up switch (page 34,
35, 38)
11 “SPEED CONTROL” down switch (page 34,
35, 38) 12
“SET” switch (page 38)
13 “NO-WAKE MODE” switch (page 35)
14 Tilt lever (page 28)
15 Glove compartment (page 53)
16 “ALARM MUTE” button (page 41)
17 “MENU SCROLL” button (page 41)
18 Engine stop switch (page 26)
19 “TRIM/T.D.E.” down switch (page 32, 34)
20 “TRIM/T.D.E.” up switch (page 32, 34)
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Description
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Engine compartment
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5
7
8
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1Dipstick (page 59)
2 Engine oil filler cap (page 59)
3 Electrical box
4 Battery (page 67)
5 Removable watertight storage compart-
ment (page 54)
6 Spark plug/Ignition coil
7 Fuel tank
8 Water separator (page 29)
9 Air filter case
10 Engine cover
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Control function operation
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EJU31026
Watercraft control functionsEJU45090Yamaha Security System
The Yamaha Security System functions to
help prevent unauthorized use or theft of the
watercraft. The lock and unlock modes of the
security system can be selected using the
engine lock screen of the multifunction infor-
mation center. The engine cannot be started
if the lock mode of the security system is se-
lected. The engine can only be started if the
unlock mode is selected.
TIP:
The Yamaha Security System setting can
only be selected while the engine is stopped.
EJU45100Yamaha Security System settingThe Yamaha Security System setting can be
confirmed by the lock or unlock mode indica-
tor on the multifunction information center.
To select the lock or unlock mode of the
Yamaha Security System:
(1) Stop the engine.
TIP:
If the multifunction information center is
turned off because the engine is stopped,
perform one of the following operations to
turn on the center without starting the engine.
Push the start switch briefly.
While pushing the engine stop switch,
push the start switch. (2) Tap the lock or unlock mode indicator on
the multifunction information center.
(3) Flick up or down to set each digit of the 4-digit PIN, and then tap the “Enter” but-
ton.
TIP:
The default setting for the PIN is “1234”. The
PIN can also be changed. (See page 44 for in-
formation on changing the PIN.)
(4) Tap “ON” to select the lock mode of theYamaha Security System or tap “OFF” toselect the unlock mode, and then tap
“Save”.
(5) The beeper sounds once when the lock mode of the Yamaha Security System is
selected and two times when the unlock
mode is selected, and the multifunction
information center returns to the home
screen.
1Lock mode indicator
2 Unlock mode indicator
1
2
Enter
Enter PIN
0
9
1
0
9
1
0
9
1
0
9
1
ONOFF
Engine Lock
Save
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