2009 WaveRuner FX SHO/FX Cruiser SHO - Yamaha

1 2009 WaveRunnerFX SHOFX Cruiser SHOOWNER S/OPERATOR S Edition Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft. Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft. This manual should stay with the waverunner if it is Page 1 Tuesday, May 27, 2008 8:50 AMImportant manual informationEJU30181To the owner/operatorThank you for choosing a Yamaha owner s/operator s manual contains in-formation you will need for proper operation,maintenance, and care. A thorough under-standing of these simple instructions will helpyou to obtain maximum enjoyment from yournew Yamaha .

2 If you have any questionsabout the operation or maintenance of yourwatercraft, please consult a Yamaha Yamaha has a policy of continuingproduct improvement, this product may not beexactly as described in this owner s/opera-tor s manual. Specifications are subject tochange without manual should be considered a perma-nent part of this watercraft and should remainwith it even if the watercraft is this manual, information of particular impor-tance is distinguished in the following ways:The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTEN-TION!

3 BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY ISINVOLVED!WARNINGEWJ00071A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa-tion which, if not avoided, could result indeath or serious NOTICE indicates special precautionsthat must be taken to avoid damage to thewatercraft or other :A TIP provides key information to make pro-cedures easier or FX SHO/FX Cruiser SHOOWNER S/OPERATOR S MANUAL 2008 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Edition, May 2008 All rights reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation, is expressly in Page 1 Tuesday, May 27, 2008 8:50 AMTable of contentsGeneral and important 1 Identification numbers.

4 1 Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number .. 1 Hull Identification Number (HIN) .. 1 Engine serial number .. 1 Emission control information .. 2 Approval label of emission control certificate .. 2 Manufactured date label .. 3 Star labels .. 3 Important labels .. 5 Warning labels .. 6 Other labels .. 8 Safety 10 Limitations on who may operate the watercraft .. 10 Cruising limitations .. 11 Operation requirements .. 13 Recommended equipment .. 15 Hazard information .. 16 Watercraft characteristics.

5 16 Water-skiing .. 18 Rules of the Road .. 20To get more boating safety information .. 24 Enjoy your watercraft responsibly .. 25 Features and 26 Location of main components .. 26 Operation of controls and other functions .. 30 Seats .. 30 Hood .. 31 Fuel tank filler cap .. 31 Remote control transmitter .. 31 Engine stop switch .. 33 Engine shut-off switch .. 33 Start switch .. 33 Right handlebar switches .. 34 Throttle lever .. 34 Cooling water pilot outlets .. 34 Steering system.

6 35 Tilt lever .. 35 Shift lever .. 36 Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS) selector .. 36 Handgrip .. 38 Reboarding step .. 38 Bow eye .. 38 Stern eyes .. 39 Pull-up cleats (for FX Cruiser SHO) .. 39 Yamaha Engine Management System (YEMS) .. 39 Yamaha Security System .. 39No-wake mode .. 41 Cruise assist .. 42 Multifunction information center .. 44 Storage compartments .. 54 Operation .. 57 Fuel and oil .. 57 Fuel .. 57 Engine oil .. 58 Pre-operation checks .. 59 Pre-operation check list.

7 59 Pre-operation check points .. 61 Operation .. 69 Engine break-in .. 69 Launching the watercraft .. 69 Starting the engine .. 69 Stopping the engine .. 70 Shifting .. 71 Leaving the watercraft .. 71 Operating your watercraft .. 72 Getting to know your watercraft .. 72 Learning to operate your watercraft .. 72 Riding with passengers .. 73 Starting the watercraft .. 73 Boarding and starting in deep water .. 74 Capsized watercraft .. 77 Turning the watercraft .. Page 1 Tuesday, May 27, 2008 8:50 AMTable of contentsStopping the watercraft.

8 79 Beaching the watercraft .. 80 Docking the watercraft .. 80 Reverse on waterways .. 80 Operating in weeded areas .. 81 Post-operation care .. 81 Transporting .. 82 Maintenance and 83 Storage .. 83 Flushing the cooling system .. 83 Lubrication .. 84 Battery .. 84 Cleaning the watercraft .. 84 Maintenance and adjustments .. 85 Owner s/operator s manual and tool kit .. 85 Periodic maintenance chart .. 87 Checking the fuel system .. 89 Engine oil and oil filter .. 89 Air filter element.

9 89 Checking the jet thrust nozzle angle .. 89 Checking the shift cable .. 90 Checking and adjusting the throttle cable .. 90 Cleaning and adjusting the spark plugs .. 92 Lubrication points .. 93 Checking the battery .. 95 Fuel injection system .. 96 Specifications .. 97 Specifications .. 97 Trouble recovery .. 98 Troubleshooting .. 98 Troubleshooting chart .. 98 Emergency procedures .. 101 Cleaning the jet intake and impeller .. 101 Jumping the battery .. 102 Replacing the fuses.

10 102 Towing the watercraft .. 104 Submerged watercraft .. 104 Consumer information .. 105 Limited warranty .. 105 Yamaha EXTENDED SERVICE ( ) .. Page 2 Tuesday, May 27, 2008 8:50 AMGeneral and important labels1 EJU30261 Identification numbers Record the Primary Identification (PRI-ID)number, Hull Identification Number (HIN), andengine serial number in the spaces providedfor assistance when ordering genuine partsfrom a Yamaha dealer. Also record and keepthese ID numbers in a separate place in caseyour watercraft is Identification (PRI-ID) number The PRI-ID number is stamped on a plate at-tached inside the engine.