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Specifications ................................ 115Specifications.............................. 115
Trouble recovery ........................... 117 Troubleshooting .......................... 117
Troubleshooting chart .................... 117
Emergency procedures ............... 120
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ....................................... 120
Raising the reverse gate ................ 121
Jumping the battery ....................... 121
Towing the watercraft .................... 122
Submerged watercraft ................... 122
Index ............................................... 124
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EJU36453
Identification numbers
Record the Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number, Craft Identification Number (CIN),
and engine serial number in the spaces pro-
vided for assistance when ordering spare
parts from a Yamaha dealer. Also record and
keep these ID numbers in a separate place in
case your watercraft is stolen.
EJU42521Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number
The PRI-ID number is stamped on a plate at-
tached inside the engine compartment. (See
page 69 for seat removal and installation pro-
cedures and page 74 for information on the
removable watertight storage compartment.)
MODEL:
FX-1800J-X (FX HO)
FX-1800H-X (FX HO)
FX-1800G-X (FX CRUISER HO)
FX-1800F-X (FX CRUISER HO)
EJU36551Craft Identification Number (CIN)
The CIN is stamped on a plate attached to
the aft deck.
EJU30312Engine serial number
The engine serial number is stamped on a
plate attached to the engine unit. (See page
69 for seat removal and installation proce-
dures.)1Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number loca-
tion
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1Craft Identification Number (CIN) location
MODELYAMAHA MOTOR CO.,LTD.
ASSEMBLED IN U.S.A. WITH FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC COMPONENTS.
ASSEMBLÉ EN U.S. AVEC DES COMPOSANTS ÉTRANGERS ET
DOMESTIQUES. PRI-I.D.
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EJU42031Manufactured date label
This label is attached to the top of the cylin-
der head. (See page 69 for seat removal and
installation procedures and page 110 for en-
gine cover removal and installation proce-
dures.)
1Engine serial number location
1 Manufactured date label location
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EJU30321
Model informationEJU30333Builder’s plate
Watercraft with this label conform to certain
portions of the European Parliament directive
relating to machinery.
Part of the information is given on the build-
er’s plate affixed on the craft. A full explana-
tion of this information is given in the relevant
sections of this manual.
Design category of this personal water-
craft: C
Category C:
This watercraft is designed to operate in
winds up to Beaufort force 6 and the associ-
ated wave heights (significant wave heights
up to 2 m (6.56 ft); see the following TIP).
Such conditions may be encountered in ex-
posed inland waters, in estuaries, and in
coastal waters in moderate weather condi-
tions.
TIP
The significant wave height is the mean
height of the highest one-third of the waves,
which approximately corresponds to the
wave height estimated by an experienced
observer. However, some waves will be dou-
ble this height.
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YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
WATERCRAFT DESIGN CATEGORY : C
MAXIMUM CAPACITIES
2500 Shingai, Iwata, Shizuoka, Japan
Max. 3
Max. + = 240kg (530 lbs)
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EJU30455
Important labels
Read the following labels before using this watercraft. If you have any questions, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
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5
2
8
491037
6
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EJU35914Warning labels
If any of these labels are damaged or missing, contact a Yamaha dealer for replacements.
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F1S-U415B-11
F1B-U415B-11
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3
4
F3V-U41B1-20
F3V-U41B1-30
F3V-U41B1-10
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F3V-U416A-10
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