2021 YAMAHA FX HO start stop button

Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number............................................ 1
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ....... 1
Engine serial number.......................... 1
Manufactured date label .................... 2
Model information ........................... 2
Builder’s plate .................................... 2
Important labels .............................. 4
Warning labels.................................... 5
Other labels ........................................ 8
Safety information ........................... 10 Limitations on who may operate the watercraft ............................. 10
Cruising limitations ........................ 11
Operation requirements ................ 12
Recommended equipment ........... 14
Hazard information........................ 15
Watercraft characteristics ............. 15
Wakeboarding and water-skiing ... 17
Safe boating rules ......................... 18
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ................................. 19
Description....................................... 20 Watercraft glossary ....................... 20
Location of main components ...... 21
Control function operation ............. 25 Watercraft control functions ......... 25
Yamaha Security System ................. 25
Engine stop switch .......................... 26
Engine shut-off switch .................... 26
Start switch ..................................... 26
Throttle lever .................................... 27
RiDE lever ........................................ 27
Steering system ............................... 27
Adjustable tilt steering system ......... 28
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 29
Water separator................................ 29
Watercraft operation ...................... 30Watercraft operation functions ..... 30
Shift system ..................................... 30
Electric trim system .......................... 32
Watercraft operation modes ......... 34
Reverse assist .................................. 34
T.D.E. (thrust directional
enhancer) ...................................... 34
No-wake mode ................................. 35
Drive control mode ........................... 36
Cruise assist ..................................... 38
Instrument operation ...................... 40 Multifunction information center ... 40
Operation buttons ............................ 41
Touch screen.................................... 41
Status area ....................................... 42
Home screen ................................... 42
Information screen .......................... 43
Drive control mode screen .............. 44
Setting menu screen ....................... 44
Engine lock screen .......................... 46
Warning function .............................. 46
Equipment operation ...................... 49Equipment..................................... 49
Seats ................................................ 49
Handgrip........................................... 50
Reboarding grip................................ 50
Reboarding step ............................... 50
Bow eye............................................ 51
Stern eyes ........................................ 51
Cleat ................................................. 51
Pull-up cleats (FX CRUISER HO) ..... 52
Storage compartments .................... 52
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ... 55
Optional part mounting bracket ....... 56
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 57Fuel requirements ......................... 57
Fuel................................................... 57
Engine oil requirements ................ 59
Engine oil .......................................... 59
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Description
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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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Control function operation
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EJU31153Engine stop switch “ ”
The engine stop switch (red button) stops the
engine when the switch is pushed.
EJU31164Engine shut-off switch “ ”
The engine shut-off switch automatically
stops the engine when the clip, on the end of
the engine shut-off cord (lanyard), is removed
from the switch, such as if the operator falls
off the watercraft.
Insert the clip under the engine shut-off
switch before starting the engine.
When the engine is not running, remove the
clip from the engine shut-off switch to pre-vent accidental starting or unauthorized op-
eration by children or others.
EJU42323Start switch “ ”ECJ01311
Do not run the engine over 4000 r/min on
land. Also, do not run the engine for more
than 15 seconds without supplying water,
otherwise the engine could overheat.
The start switch (green button) starts the en-
gine when the switch is pushed.
Release the start switch as soon as the en-
gine starts to run. If the engine does not start
in 5 seconds, release the start switch, wait 15
seconds, and then try again.
NOTICE: Never
push the start switch while the engine is
running. Do not operate the start switch
for more than 5 seconds, otherwise the
battery will be discharged and the engine
1 Engine stop switch
1 Engine shut-off switch
2 Clip
3 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
1
1
2
3
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Instrument operation
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EJU45121Operation buttons
This model is equipped with operation but-
tons that can be used in addition to touching
the multifunction information center.
“MENU SCROLL” button
Each time this button is pushed, the multi-
function information center switches in the
following order.
Home screen → Information screen (“Trip In-
fo”) → Information screen (“Fuel Info”) →
Home screen
“ALARM MUTE” button
Push this button to stop the buzzer when a
warning is activated. If this button is pushed
again while the warning is still activated, the
buzzer will start sounding again.
TIP:
The operation sounds cannot be turned off.
If the “ALARM MUTE” button was pushed
to stop the buzzer, the buzzer will start
sounding again after 5 minutes.
EJU45131Touch screen
The touch operations are enabled only for the
screen tab bar, the items and sliders that are
shown in the center display, and the warning symbol in the warning bar that is displayed
when a warning is activated.
Screen tab bar
When each symbol is tapped, the watercraft
information, function settings, and other in-
formation are shown in the center display.
(See page 42 for information on each screen.)
Center display
The center display shows the watercraft in-
formation, function settings, and other infor-
mation according to the symbol on the
screen tab bar that is tapped.
Warning bar
The warning bar is shown instead of the ta-
chometer value display only when an error or
malfunction is detected.
When the warning symbol is tapped, the
warning description, error code, and other in-
formation are shown in the center display.
(See page 46 for information about the warn-
ing descriptions.)
1
“MENU SCROLL” button
2 “ALARM MUTE” button
12
1Screen tab bar
2 Center display
1 Warning bar
0
N13.6Vx100
RPM
100%
km/h
1
2
1
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Instrument operation
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start the engine again, or push the “ALARM
MUTE” button.
TIP:
If the “ALARM MUTE” button was pushed to
stop the buzzer, the buzzer will start sound-
ing again after 5 minutes.
Fuel level warning
If the amount of remaining fuel is less than
10%, the percentage display of the fuel level
meter changes to “Low”, 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.)
Battery voltage warning
If the battery voltage is less than 12 volts or
more than 18 volts when the engine is notrunning, the voltage display of the voltmeter
blinks.
If the battery voltage warning is activated,
have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha
dealer as soon as possible.
Check engine warning “ ”
If a sensor malfunction or a short circuit is de-
tected, the warning bar is shown instead of
the tachometer value display, “ ” is shown,
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:
Tap “ ” to display a description of the
warning in the center display.
Engine overheat warning “ ”
If the engine temperature rises significantly,
the warning bar is shown instead of the ta-
chometer value display, “ ” and “ ” are
shown, and the buzzer sounds continuously.
1
“ALARM MUTE” button
1
Low0
F13.6Vx100
RPM
km/h
0
F10.8Vx100
RPM
100%
km/h
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Operation
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is attached correctly. If the engine
shut-off cord (lanyard) is not attached
correctly, it may not pull free when the
operator falls off, allowing the water-
craft to continue to run and cause an
accident.
[EWJ00582]
(4) With the throttle lever released, push thestart switch (green button) to start the
engine. (See page 26 for information on
operating the start switch.)
EJU32863Stopping the engine
Release the throttle lever, and then push the
engine stop switch (red button) to stop the
engine. WARNING! You need throttle to
steer. Shutting the engine off can cause
you to hit an obstacle you are attempting to avoid. A collision could result in severe
injury or death.
[EWJ00602]
EJU32873
Leaving the watercraft
If leaving the watercraft, remove the clip from
the engine shut-off switch to prevent acci-
dental starting or unauthorized operation by
children or others.
EJU43411Operating the watercraft
When the throttle lever is squeezed, the “F”
(forward) shift indicator will be displayed and
the watercraft will move forward. While the
“F” (forward) shift indicator is displayed, the
watercraft will move forward at trolling speed
even if the throttle lever is in the fully closed
1 Clip
2 Engine shut-off switch
3 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
2
3
1
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Index
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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 ................................... 89
Lubrication ............................................... 89
M
Main components, location of ................. 21
Maintenance ............................................ 91
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 2
Multifunction information center .............. 40
Multifunction information center check ... 72
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 ............................................ 90 S
Safe boating rules .................................... 18
Safety equipment check .......................... 71
Seats ........................................................ 49
Setting menu screen ................................ 44
Shift system ............................................. 30
Shift system check ................................... 72
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 ........................... 71
Stern eyes ................................................ 51
Stern storage compartment ..................... 53
Stopping the engine ................................. 76
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 78
Storage compartment checks.................. 70
Storage compartments ............................ 52
Submerged watercraft ........................... 104
Switch checks .......................................... 69
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 .............. 69
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