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OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL

2019 WaveRunner

FX HO

FX Cruiser HO

F3V-F8199-70-E0

UF3V70E0.book Page 1 Tuesday, August 28, 2018 10:16 AM

Summary of Contents for FX HO 2019

Page 1: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL 2019 WaveRunner FX HO FX Cruiser HO F3V F8199 70 E0 UF3V70E0 book Page 1 Tuesday August 28 2018 10 16 AM ...

Page 2: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft This manual should stay with the WaveRunner if it is sold UF3V70E0 book Page 1 Tuesday August 28 2018 10 16 AM ...

Page 3: ...omagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014 30 EU EN 55012 2007 A1 2009 Standards EN 61000 6 2 2005 D A1 A1 B C B C B D B D B E B E B F B F G G G H H H EN 61000 6 1 2007 Model Name 6HM Combustion Cycle 4 stroke Fuel Type Petrol ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Essential requirements Standards Other normative document method Technical file Please specify in more detail mandatory standard Annex I A Design and cons...

Page 4: ...potential personal injury haz ards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death WARNING EWJ00072 A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa tion which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury NOTICE ECJ00092 A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the watercraft or other property TIP A TIP provides key information ...

Page 5: ...iDE lever 26 Steering system 26 Adjustable tilt steering system 27 Cooling water pilot outlet 28 Water separator 28 Watercraft operation 29 Watercraft operation functions 29 Shift system 29 Electric trim system 31 Watercraft operation modes 33 Reverse assist 33 T D E thrust directional enhancer 33 No wake mode 34 Drive control mode 35 Cruise assist 37 Instrument operation 39 Multifunction informat...

Page 6: ...neutral 78 Boarding the watercraft 79 Starting off 81 Capsized watercraft 82 Beaching and docking the watercraft 83 Operating in weeded areas 83 After removing the watercraft from the water 84 Care and storage 85 Post operation care 85 Flushing the cooling water passages 85 Cleaning the watercraft 86 Battery care 86 Long term storage 89 Cleaning 89 Lubrication 89 Rustproofing 89 Maintenance 90 Mai...

Page 7: ...res and page 53 for information on the removable watertight storage compartment MODEL FB1800 U FX HO FB1800A U FX Cruiser HO EJU36551 Craft Identification Number CIN The CIN is stamped on a plate attached to the aft deck EJU30312 Engine serial number The engine serial number is stamped on a plate attached to the engine unit See page 48 for seat removal and installation proce dures 1 Primary Identi...

Page 8: ... 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 co...

Page 9: ...ve 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 UF3V70E0 book Page 3 Tuesday August 28 2018 10 16 AM ...

Page 10: ... labels 4 EJU30453 Important labels Read the following labels before using this watercraft If have any questions consult a Yamaha dealer 1 3 13 8 5 11 14 12 9 2 4 6 7 10 UF3V70E0 book Page 4 Tuesday August 28 2018 10 16 AM ...

Page 11: ...General and important labels 5 EJU35914 Warning labels If any of these labels are damaged or missing contact a Yamaha dealer for replacements 1 UF3V70E0 book Page 5 Tuesday August 28 2018 10 16 AM ...

Page 12: ...General and important labels 6 F1B U41B1 21 F2S U41B1 20 F1B U41B2 01 F0M U41B2 11 F1B U41B1 31 F2S U41B1 30 2 3 4 UF3V70E0 book Page 6 Tuesday August 28 2018 10 16 AM ...

Page 13: ...General and important labels 7 F0V U41DB 12 F1S U41E1 11 F2S U41E1 10 F1S U41E1 11 F2S U41E1 10 F1S U415B 11 F1B U415B 11 5 8 6 7 UF3V70E0 book Page 7 Tuesday August 28 2018 10 16 AM ...

Page 14: ...and important labels 8 EJU44221 Other labels FX Cruiser HO F1B U41F5 21 F1S U41E1 11 F2S U41E1 10 6EY 43394 00 E10 B42 F817K 00 9 10 12 13 11 B16 F811S 00 14 UF3V70E0 book Page 8 Tuesday August 28 2018 10 16 AM ...

Page 15: ... have read this own er s operator s manual the Riding Practice Guide the Riding Instruction card and all labels EJU30742 Limitations on who may operate the watercraft Yamaha recommends a minimum operator age of 16 years old Adults must supervise use by minors Know your local operator age and training requirements This watercraft is designed to carry the op erator and up to 2 passengers Never ex ce...

Page 16: ... it hard for oth ers to avoid you or understand where you are going Avoid areas with submerged objects or shallow water Do not release the throttle lever when trying to steer away from objects you need throttle to steer Always check throttle and steering controls before starting the water craft Ride within your limits and avoid aggres sive maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of control ejection a...

Page 17: ...alling into the water or being near the jet thrust nozzle Normal swimwear does not adequately protect against forceful water entry into the rectum or vagina All riders must wear a wetsuit bottom or clothing that provides equivalent protection Such clothing in cludes thick tightly woven sturdy and snug fitting apparel such as denim but does not include spandex or similar fab rics like those used in...

Page 18: ...peti tion follow the helmet requirements of the sanctioning organization Never operate the watercraft after consum ing alcohol or taking other drugs For reasons of safety and proper care of the watercraft always perform the pre op eration checks listed on page 63 before op erating the watercraft The operator should grip the handlebars firmly with both hands and the passengers should hold on firmly...

Page 19: ...ules and be sure to check behind you before making a turn or slowing down See Safe boating rules on page 17 EJU30841 Recommended equipment The following items should be carried on board your watercraft Sound signaling device You should carry a whistle or other sound signaling device that can be used to signal other boats Visual distress signals It is recommended that a pyrotechnic de vice which is...

Page 20: ...r without throttle This model is equipped with the Yamaha Engine Management System YEMS that includes an off throttle steering OTS sys tem It will activate at planing speeds should you attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing the throttle lever The OTS system assists in turning by continuing to supply some thrust while the watercraft is decelerating but you can turn more sharp ly if you app...

Page 21: ...r PFD straps can become entan gled in moving parts resulting in severe in jury or drowning Never insert any object into the jet thrust nozzle while the engine is running Severe injury or death could result from coming in contact with the rotating parts of the jet pump Stop the engine and remove the clip from the engine shut off switch before removing any debris or weeds which may have col lected a...

Page 22: ... bright ly colored one so boat operators can see the person being pulled The wakeboarder or water skier should wear protective clothing Severe internal in juries can occur if water is forced into body cavities as a result of falling into the water Normal swimwear does not adequately protect against forceful water entry into the rectum or vagina The person being pulled should wear a wetsuit bottom ...

Page 23: ...f 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 Towi...

Page 24: ...se 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 w...

Page 25: ... 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...

Page 26: ...od 2 Beverage holder page 53 3 Pull up cleat FX Cruiser HO page 51 4 Footwell 5 Optional part mounting bracket 6 Fuel filler cap page 56 7 Front seat page 48 8 Rear seat page 48 9 Cooling water pilot outlet page 28 10 Bow eye page 50 UF3V70E0 book Page 20 Tuesday August 28 2018 10 16 AM ...

Page 27: ...compartment page 52 4 Reboarding grip page 49 5 Boarding platform 6 Stern eye page 50 7 Intake grate 8 Stern drain plug page 59 9 Ride plate 10 Jet thrust nozzle 11 Reverse gate page 29 12 Reboarding step page 49 13 Flushing hose connector page 85 UF3V70E0 book Page 21 Tuesday August 28 2018 10 16 AM ...

Page 28: ...ormation center page 39 9 Throttle lever page 26 10 SPEED CONTROL up switch page 33 34 37 11 SPEED CONTROL down switch page 33 34 37 12 SET switch page 37 13 NO WAKE MODE switch page 34 14 Tilt lever page 27 15 Glove compartment page 52 16 ALARM MUTE button page 40 17 MENU SCROLL button page 40 18 Engine stop switch page 25 19 TRIM T D E down switch page 31 33 20 TRIM T D E up switch page 31 33 UF...

Page 29: ...8 2 Engine oil filler cap page 58 3 Electrical box 4 Battery page 66 5 Removable watertight storage compart ment page 53 6 Spark plug Ignition coil 7 Fuel tank 8 Water separator page 28 9 Air filter case 10 Engine cover UF3V70E0 book Page 23 Tuesday August 28 2018 10 16 AM ...

Page 30: ...ultifunction 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 ...

Page 31: ...by children or others EJU42323 Start switch NOTICE 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 rel...

Page 32: ...s squeezed The throttle lever returns automatically to its fully closed idle position when released EJU43342 RiDE lever When the RiDE lever is squeezed the reverse gate lowers and the watercraft starts moving in reverse If the watercraft is moving forward the watercraft gradually slows down until it stops and then the watercraft starts moving in reverse When the RiDE lever is released it automati ...

Page 33: ...arply if you apply throttle while turning the handlebars The OTS sys tem does not function below planing speeds or when the engine is off Once the engine slows down the watercraft will no longer turn in response to handlebar input until you apply throttle again or you reach trolling speed EJU31294 Adjustable tilt steering system The position of the handlebars can be adjust ed back and forth by ope...

Page 34: ... ed Water discharge may not be constant when the engine is running at idling speed If this occurs apply a little throttle to make sure that water discharges properly EJU40323 Water separator The water separator prevents water from en tering the fuel tank by collecting any water that has entered the fuel tank breather hose if the watercraft was capsized If water has collected in the water separator...

Page 35: ...e flects the water jet being discharged from the jet thrust nozzle so that the watercraft moves in reverse or is in neutral When the throttle le ver is squeezed the reverse gate rises and the watercraft moves forward TIP This model is equipped with a function which limits the engine speed in reverse When the engine is started the reverse gate automatically moves to the neutral po sition To shift i...

Page 36: ...2 Squeeze the throttle lever The reverse gate will rise completely the engine speed will increase the watercraft will start moving forward and the F for ward shift indicator will be displayed 1 RiDE lever 1 Reverse gate 2 Neutral position 1 N Neutral position 1 2 1 0 N 13 6V x100 RPM 100 MPH 1 1 Throttle lever 1 Reverse gate 2 Forward position 1 F Forward position 1 2 1 0 F 13 6V x100 RPM 100 MPH ...

Page 37: ... change to the neutral trim setting When the watercraft is shifted into forward the jet thrust nozzle will automatically change to the selected trim setting While the watercraft is in neutral the TRIM T D E switches control the forward and reverse operation of the T D E thrust direction enhancer See page 33 for infor mation on the T D E The watercraft performance characteristics according to the t...

Page 38: ...ere is less water resistance therefore straight ahead acceleration is enhanced Bow down positions The bow will go down causing the trim angle to decrease Vertical movement of the bow will be reduced and the watercraft will get up on plane more quickly when accelerating 1 TRIM T D E up switch 2 TRIM T D E down switch 1 2 2 2 UF3V70E0 book Page 32 Tuesday August 28 2018 10 16 AM ...

Page 39: ...ush the SPEED CONTROL up switch Once the beeper sounds once and the reverse assist indi cator is displayed the engine speed will increase The engine speed can be ad justed to two levels 1 and 2 To deactivate the reverse assist Perform one of the following operations The beeper sounds two times and the reverse as sist indicator disappears when the reverse assist is deactivated Relax your grip on th...

Page 40: ...While moving forward at a very low speed push the TRIM T D E down switch While moving in reverse at a very low speed push the TRIM T D E up switch TIP The T D E is also deactivated when the en gine is stopped EJU45051 No wake mode The no wake mode is a function that main tains the engine speed at a fixed setting for operating the watercraft at low speeds While the watercraft is operating in no wak...

Page 41: ...is also deactivated when the engine is stopped EJU45031 Drive control mode The drive control mode is a function for set ting the maximum watercraft speed and ac celeration for stable towing and to support inexperienced operators The maximum watercraft speed can be se lected from three settings and the accelera tion can be selected from two settings TIP The watercraft speed setting is a target valu...

Page 42: ...the throttle lever The water craft will accelerate according to the se lected acceleration setting up to the selected maximum watercraft speed set ting TIP If the throttle lever is squeezed to a level less than the selected acceleration setting the watercraft will accelerate according to the throttle lever operation instead of the select ed acceleration setting Selecting the drive control mode set...

Page 43: ...ifunction information center 3 The PIN entry screen will be displayed Flick up or down to set each digit of the 4 digit PIN and then tap the Enter but ton 4 Tap the Lock button 5 Tap the OFF button 6 Tap the Save button to complete the setting and return to the Drive Control screen EJU45021 Cruise assist The cruise assist is a function for maintaining a desired engine speed within a fixed range wh...

Page 44: ...f the cruise assist is not ac tivated the engine will respond normally to the throttle operation 4 Once the cruise assist is activated push the SPEED CONTROL up switch to in crease the set engine speed or the SPEED CONTROL down switch to de crease the set engine speed The engine speed can be changed in the range of the cruise assist levels 5 to 5 TIP Because the cruise assist can only be set be tw...

Page 45: ...n information center turns on After the logo display appears for a few seconds the home screen is displayed and the touch screen can be operated by touching it TIP Perform one of the following operations to turn on the multifunction information center without starting the engine Push the start switch briefly While pushing the engine stop switch push the start switch Turning off the multifunction i...

Page 46: ...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 41 for information on each screen Center display The center display shows the watercraft in fo...

Page 47: ...g bar will be displayed instead of the tachometer number display Shift indicator This indicator shows the reverse gate shift positions F forward N neutral and R reverse See page 29 for shifting proce dures Fuel level meter The fuel level meter shows the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank using the number of display segments and a percentage value If the amount of remaining fuel is less than...

Page 48: ...nces and fuel amounts are selected according to the dis play units of the multifunction information center See page 44 for information on switching the display units Trip information Trip Info Touch and hold this item to reset it 1 Speedometer 2 Reverse assist indicator 3 T D E indicator 4 No wake mode indicator 5 Cruise assist indicator T D E FORWARD MPH No Wake 1 T D E FORWARD Cruise Assist 4 Re...

Page 49: ...ap the Enter button 2 Input the new PIN and then tap the Save button 3 Input the new PIN again and then tap the Confirm Save button Adjusting the display brightness and se lecting the color setting Display The brightness of the display can be set with in a range from 1 to 100 1 Average fuel consumption per gallon or liter 2 Total fuel used 3 Fuel consumption per hour Item Description Average fuel ...

Page 50: ...es are shown in miles speeds are shown in MPH and fuel amounts are shown in gallons Metric Distances are shown in kilome ters speeds are shown in km h and fuel amounts are shown in liters To select the display units Flick up or down to select US Unit or Met ric under Unit and then tap the Save button Selecting the display language Lan guage The display language for the multifunction in formation c...

Page 51: ...verage fuel consumption per gallon or li ter 0 0 Total fuel used 0 0 To reset the settings trip information and fuel information 1 Tap the Reset button 2 Tap the YES button in the confirmation screen EJU45190 Engine lock screen The engine lock screen shows the setting screen for the Yamaha Security System in the center display See page 24 for Yamaha Se curity System setting procedures EJU45201 War...

Page 52: ... 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 retu...

Page 53: ...chom eter value display and are shown and the buzzer sounds intermittently If the oil pressure warning is activated imme diately reduce the engine speed return to shore and then check the engine oil level See page 58 for information on checking the engine oil level If the oil level is sufficient have a Yamaha dealer check the watercraft TIP While the oil pressure warning is activated the maximum e...

Page 54: ...up and then lift up the rear of the seat 2 Pull the seat rearward and remove it To install the rear seat 1 Insert the projections on the front of the seat into the stays on the deck 2 Push the rear of the seat down to secure ly lock it in place To remove the front seat 1 Remove the rear seat 2 Pull the front seat latch up and then lift up the rear of the seat 1 Seat latch 1 1 Seat latch 1 UF3V70E0...

Page 55: ... 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 EJU34865 Reboarding step The reboarding step is used to assist in re boarding the watercr...

Page 56: ... Bow eye The bow eye is used to attach a rope to the watercraft when transporting mooring or towing it in an emergency See page 103 for information on towing the watercraft EJU34882 Stern eyes The stern eyes are used to attach a rope to the watercraft when transporting or mooring it EJU40423 Cleat The cleat is used to attach a ski rope to the watercraft when pulling a wakeboarder or water skier WA...

Page 57: ...2 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 EJU45250 Bow storage compartment The bow storage compartment is...

Page 58: ...nd 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 EJU45220 Stern storage compartment The stern storage compartment is located in front of the boarding platform 1 Glove compartment latch 1 Glove compartment 1 1 Glove com...

Page 59: ...s 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 EJU37235 Removable 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 stor...

Page 60: ...use the fire extinguisher holder and cover 1 Pull the hood latch rearward and then lift up 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 M...

Page 61: ...EJU45291 Optional part mounting bracket A mounting bracket for installing optional parts is located near the port left side of the multifunction information center 1 Optional part mounting bracket Load limit 1 0 kg 2 2 lb 1 UF3V70E0 book Page 55 Tuesday August 28 2018 10 16 AM ...

Page 62: ...ean 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 ra...

Page 63: ...ll the fuel tank Because fuel expands when it heats up heat from the engine or the sun can cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank Do not leave the watercraft with a full tank in direct sunlight 7 Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately with a dry cloth 8 Securely install the fuel filler cap by tight ening it until it clicks 9 Securely install the seats in their original positions 1 Fuel filler cap ...

Page 64: ...ine oil level 1 Place the watercraft in a precisely level position on land with the engine stopped If the engine was running allow the engine oil to settle by waiting 5 min utes or more before checking the oil lev el 2 Remove the seats See page 48 for seat removal and installation procedures 3 Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean 4 Insert the dipstick back into the dipstick tube completely Remove...

Page 65: ... The bilge water can splash into the engine which can result in severe damage EJU44260 Draining the bilge water on land To drain the bilge water on land 1 Loosen the stern drain plugs and remove them 2 Raise the bow of the watercraft such as by placing the watercraft on a slope to drain the bilge water from the engine compartment 3 After the bilge water has drained from the stern drain plug holes ...

Page 66: ...drained on water To completely drain the bilge water remove the watercraft from the water and drain the bilge water on land Jet vacuum bilge draining system While the watercraft is operating bilge water in the engine compartment is drawn in by the vacuum that is generated in the jet pump and discharged from the watercraft through the jet thrust nozzle To drain the bilge water on water Operate the ...

Page 67: ...tern eyes NOTICE Do not at tach ropes or tie downs to any part of the watercraft other than the bow eye and stern eyes to secure the watercraft to the trailer Otherwise the watercraft may be damaged Wrap the ropes or tie downs with towels or rags where they touch the body of the watercraft to avoid scratches or damage ECJ02150 UF3V70E0 book Page 61 Tuesday August 28 2018 10 16 AM ...

Page 68: ...onent life To perform the engine break in 1 Check the engine oil level See page 58 for information on checking the engine oil level 2 Launch the watercraft and start the en gine See page 74 for information on starting the engine 3 For the first 5 minutes operate with the engine speed at 2000 r min 4 For the next 30 minutes operate with the engine speed below 5000 r min 5 For the next 1 hour operat...

Page 69: ...ering system Check the steering system for proper operation 67 Adjustable tilt steering sys tem Check the adjustable tilt steering system for proper operation and check that the handlebars are se curely locked in place 68 RiDE lever Check the RiDE lever for proper operation 68 Throttle lever Check the throttle lever for proper operation 68 Yamaha Security System Check the Yamaha Security System fo...

Page 70: ... 71 Hood Check that the hood is securely closed 71 Front and rear seats Check that the seats are securely installed 48 POST LAUNCH CHECKS Cooling water pilot outlet Check that water is discharged from the cooling water pilot outlet while the engine is running 72 Multifunction information center Check the multifunction information center for prop er operation 72 Shift system Check the shift system ...

Page 71: ...re or explosion Do not start the engine if there is a fuel leak Ventilate the engine compartment Leave the engine compartment open for a few minutes to allow any fuel vapors to escape Make sure that there is no damage inside the engine compartment EJU34215 Fuel system checks WARNING EWJ00382 Leaking fuel can result in fire or explosion Check for fuel leakage regularly If any fuel leakage is found ...

Page 72: ...dipstick See page 58 for information on checking the engine oil level EJU32456 Bilge water check Make sure that no bilge water has collected in the engine compartment If bilge water has collected in the engine compartment drain it See page 59 for information on draining the bilge water EJU32485 Battery checks Make sure that the battery terminals and breather hose are not damaged and that the batte...

Page 73: ...urely held in place EJU32614 Steering system checks Turn the handlebars to the right and left sev eral times to make sure that operation is smooth and unrestricted throughout the whole range and that the free play is not ex cessive Turn the handlebars as far as possible to the right and left to make sure that the jet thrust nozzle moves as the handlebars are turned and that there is no difference ...

Page 74: ...m operation procedures EJU43213 RiDE lever checks Operate the RiDE lever several times to make sure that operation is smooth throughout the whole range Also make sure that the RiDE lever returns automatically to its fully closed position when released EJU42181 Throttle lever checks Operate the throttle lever several times to make sure that operation is smooth through out the whole range Also make ...

Page 75: ...d overheat Check the start switch the engine stop switch and the engine shut off switch for proper operation See pages 25 to 25 for in formation on operating each switch To check the operation of the switches 1 If the lock mode is selected for the Yamaha Security System setting select the unlock mode See page 24 for Yamaha Security System setting proce dures 2 Push the start switch to make sure th...

Page 76: ...eck that there is a full fire extinguisher on board To check the fire extinguisher see the in structions supplied by the fire extinguisher manufacturer Always keep the fire extin guisher secured in the holder with its cover in place Always carry a fire extinguisher on board A fire extinguisher is not standard equipment with this watercraft If you do not have one contact a Yamaha dealer or a fire e...

Page 77: ...e tightened securely before launching the watercraft Otherwise water may flood the engine compartment and cause the watercraft to submerge ECJ00363 Securely install the stern drain plugs by tight ening them until they stop EJU41441 Hood check Push down on the rear of the hood and make sure that it is securely closed EJU40146 Post launch checks Perform the post launch checks in the pre operation ch...

Page 78: ...check that the watercraft moves or does not move according to the displayed shift indica tor See page 29 for shift system operation procedures WARNING To avoid colli sions operate at safe speeds and keep a safe distance away from people objects and other watercraft EWJ01860 EJU40172 Engine idling speed check Start the engine and warm it up Use the ta chometer in the multifunction information cente...

Page 79: ...n understanding of the watercraft and its oper ation Remember This watercraft is designed to carry the operator and up to 2 passengers Never exceed the maximum load limit or al low more than 3 persons or 2 persons if a wakeboarder or water skier is being pulled to ride the watercraft at any time EJU33006 Learning to operate your watercraft Before operating the watercraft always per form the pre op...

Page 80: ...WARNING EWJ01531 Do not apply throttle when anyone is at the rear of the watercraft Turn the engine off or keep it at idle Water and debris exiting the jet thrust nozzle can cause severe in jury To start the engine 1 If the lock mode is selected for the Yamaha Security System setting select the unlock mode See page 24 for Yamaha Security System setting proce dures 2 Move the watercraft to an area ...

Page 81: ...gine 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 EJU43411 Operating the watercraft When the throttle lever is squeezed the F forward ...

Page 82: ...ation of handlebar position and the amount of throttle Water sucked in through the intake grate is pressurized by the impeller in the jet pump As the pressurized water is expelled from the pump through the jet thrust nozzle it creates thrust to move and steer the watercraft The higher the engine speed the more thrust pro duced The amount of jet thrust in addition to the po sition of the handlebars...

Page 83: ...u attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing the throttle lever see condition C above The OTS system assists in turning by con tinuing to supply some thrust while the water craft is decelerating but you can turn more sharply if you apply throttle while turning the handlebars The OTS system does not func tion below planing speeds or when the en gine is off Once the engine slows down the waterc...

Page 84: ... the engine off when slowing down in case you need engine power to steer away from a boat or other obstacle that comes into your path To avoid rear end collisions while oper ating the watercraft check behind you before using the RiDE lever to slow down or stop the watercraft EJU43445 Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral Operating in reverse When the RiDE lever is squeezed the R re verse ...

Page 85: ... in water free from weeds and debris and at least 60 cm 2 ft deep from the bottom of the watercraft NOTICE Never run the engine in water that is less than 60 cm 2 ft deep from the bottom of the watercraft otherwise peb bles or sand could be sucked into the jet intake causing impeller damage and en gine overheating ECJ00473 EJU42461 Boarding alone 1 From the rear of the watercraft lower the reboard...

Page 86: ...sen gers are seated with their feet on the floor of the footwell and are securely holding on to the person in front of them or to the handgrip provided Before boarding the watercraft make sure that the engine is stopped If the engine is running the reverse gate may move down and a person boarding could be pinched The heavier the total weight of the operator and passenger s the more difficult it wi...

Page 87: ... start the engine and then start off slowly EJU33083 Starting off WARNING EWJ00712 To avoid collisions Scan constantly for people objects and other watercraft Be alert for conditions that limit your visibility or block your vi sion of others Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep a safe distance away from people objects and other watercraft Do not follow directly behind watercraft or other bo...

Page 88: ... operation procedures EJU33114 Boarding and starting off from a dock 1 Board the watercraft from the side 2 Attach the engine shut off cord lanyard to your left wrist and then attach the clip to the engine shut off switch 3 Push the watercraft away from the dock grip the handlebars with both hands and place both feet on the floor of the foot well 4 Look in all directions start the engine and then ...

Page 89: ...s less than 60 cm 2 ft deep from the bottom of the watercraft otherwise pebbles or sand could be sucked into the jet intake causing impeller damage and engine overheating ECJ00473 4 After reaching land stop the engine and then get off the watercraft and pull it up on the beach To dock the watercraft 1 Make sure that there are no boats swim mers or obstacles near the dock 2 Release the throttle lev...

Page 90: ...ing the watercraft from the water promptly discharge the re maining water from the cooling water pas sages To discharge water from the cooling water passages 1 Make sure that the area around the wa tercraft is clear and then start the en gine 2 Discharge the remaining water out of the cooling water passages by alternately squeezing and releasing the throttle lever quickly for 10 to 15 seconds 3 St...

Page 91: ...assages to prevent them from clogging with salt sand or dirt 1 Place the watercraft in a horizontal posi tion 2 Remove the seats and removable water tight storage compartment See page 48 for seat removal and installation proce dures and page 53 for information on the removable watertight storage compart ment 3 Open the stern storage compartment See page 52 for information on the stern storage comp...

Page 92: ... ment with a small amount of water NOTICE Do not use high pressure water when rinsing the engine or en gine compartment as severe engine damage could result ECJ00572 3 Drain the water from the engine com partment See page 59 for information on draining the bilge water 4 Wipe the engine and engine compart ment with a dry cloth 5 Wash down the hull deck and jet pump with fresh water 6 Wipe the hull ...

Page 93: ... that the breather hose is not clogged or damaged Checking the electrolyte level Make sure that the electrolyte level is be tween the maximum and minimum level marks If the electrolyte level is low add distilled wa ter to raise it to the specified level NOTICE Use only distilled water for replenishing the battery otherwise battery life could be shortened ECJ00242 If distilled water was added check...

Page 94: ...lace the battery in the battery compart ment and hook the battery bands onto the holders 2 Connect the positive battery lead red to the positive battery terminal NOTICE Reversal of the battery leads will damage the electrical parts ECJ00262 3 Connect the negative battery lead black to the negative battery termi nal 4 Connect the breather hose to the bat tery WARNING Fire or explosion could result ...

Page 95: ...ank with fresh gasoline and add fuel stabilizer and conditioner to the fuel tank ac cording to the manufacturer s instruction be fore starting the engine 2 Clean the watercraft See page 86 for in formation on cleaning the watercraft Wax the hull with a non abrasive wax EJU44741 Lubrication To keep moving parts sliding or rotating smoothly lubricate them with water resistant grease Steering cable j...

Page 96: ... repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any marine SI engine repair establishment or individual War ranty repair however must be performed at an authorized Yamaha marine dealer ship WARNING EWJ00312 Be sure to turn off the engine when you perform maintenance unless otherwise specified If you are not familiar with ma chine servicing this work should be done by a Yamah...

Page 97: ...install the engine cover 1 Place the engine cover in its original po sition and then push it down 2 Install the engine cover screws 3 Securely install the seats in their original positions 1 Engine cover 1 UF3V70E0 book Page 91 Tuesday August 28 2018 10 16 AM ...

Page 98: ...ck O rings for cracks and deformation Fuel tank Check installation and straps Water inlet strainer Check for clogs and dam age Cooling water hos es Check for damage and leakage and check clamps Engine oil Replace 94 Oil filter Replace 94 Intermediate hous ing Lubricate Spark plugs Check Battery Check state of charge terminals bands and breather hose Battery leads Check terminals Steering master Ch...

Page 99: ...Jet thrust nozzle Check movement and lu bricate Jet vacuum bilge Check hoses for clogs and damage check clamps and clean bilge strainer Stern drain plugs Check O rings Anode Check for corrosion and clean 2 Valve clearance Check and adjust 2 Rubber coupling Check for cracks inden tations looseness and noise Engine mount Check for damage and peeling Item Operation Initial Thereafter every Page 10 ho...

Page 100: ...on your clothes could result in burns NOTICE ECJ00992 Do not run the engine with too much or not enough oil in the engine otherwise the en gine could be damaged It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer change the engine oil and the engine oil filter However if you choose to change the oil and filter on your own consult a Yamaha dealer UF3V70E0 book Page 94 Tuesday August 28 2018 10 16 AM ...

Page 101: ...ystem Wet sump Cooling system Water Starting system Electric Ignition system T C I Spark plug NGK LFR6A Spark plug gap 0 8 0 9 mm 0 031 0 035 in Battery capacity 12 V 19 Ah Charging system Flywheel magneto Drive unit Propulsion system Jet pump Jet pump type Axial flow single stage Impeller rotation Counterclockwise Jet thrust nozzle angle 24 24 Jet thrust nozzle trim angle 5 3 0 3 6 Fuel and oil R...

Page 102: ...lace fuse and check wiring 101 Battery Run down Recharge 86 Poor terminal con nections Tighten as required 86 Terminal corroded Clean or replace 86 Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Throttle lever Squeezed Release 25 Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer RiDE lever Squeezed Release 25 Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Engine does not start Starter motor turns over Fuel Fuel t...

Page 103: ...ve serviced by Yamaha dealer Electrical wir ing Loose connection Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Fuel injec tion system Faulty or clogged in jectors Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Warning is dis played Fuel level warning Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos sible 56 Oil pressure warning Oil pressure dropped Have serviced by Yamaha dealer 47 Engine over heat warning Jet intake clogged Clean 99 Chec...

Page 104: ...Engine speed reduc tion control activated Add oil 47 Spark plug Fouled or defective Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Incorrect heat range Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Gap incorrect Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Electrical wir ing Loose connection Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Fuel Stale or contaminat ed Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Air filter Clogged Have serviced by Yamaha dealer Oil buildup ...

Page 105: ...ill overheat and may seize NOTICE If weeds or debris gets caught in the jet intake do not operate the water craft above trolling speed until they have been removed ECJ00654 If there is any sign that the jet intake or impel ler is clogged with weeds or debris return to shore and check the intake and impeller Al ways stop the engine before beaching the watercraft 1 Place a suitable clean cloth or ca...

Page 106: ...e to the forward po sition TIP While the shift rod is disconnected the re verse gate will not move to the neutral po sition or reverse position even if the RiDE lever is squeezed If the RiDE lever is squeezed while the shift rod is disconnected the watercraft will move forward EJU34642 Jumping the battery If the watercraft battery has run down the en gine can be started using a 12 volt booster bat...

Page 107: ...tion on starting the engine EJU43482 Replacing the fuses If a fuse is blown replace it with the proper fuse To replace a fuse 1 Remove the seats and removable water tight storage compartment See page 48 for seat removal and installation proce dures and page 53 for information on the removable watertight storage compart ment 2 While pushing the projection on each lock slide the locks outward 1 Nega...

Page 108: ...ller Install a spare fuse of the proper amperage WARNING Do not use fuses of a different amperage than recommended Substitution with a fuse that has an improper rating can cause extensive electrical system damage and possible fire EWJ00803 1 Electrical box cover 2 Lock 3 Projection 1 Fuse box cover 2 3 2 3 1 1 1 Electronic throttle valve fuse 2 Fuel pump fuse 3 Main relay drive fuse 4 Main fuse 5 ...

Page 109: ...ing boat and the wa tercraft 1 Securely attach the towline to the bow eye of the watercraft being towed 2 Sit astride the seat and hold on to the handlebars in order to balance the water craft NOTICE The bow must be kept up out of the water during towing oth erwise water could flood the engine compartment or water could flow back into the engine causing severe engine damage ECJ01331 Tow the waterc...

Page 110: ...ompartment See page 59 for informa tion on draining the bilge water 3 Have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha dealer as soon as possible NOTICE Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer inspect the watercraft Other wise serious engine damage could result ECJ00792 UF3V70E0 book Page 104 Tuesday August 28 2018 10 16 AM ...

Page 111: ...ment check 65 Engine cover removing and installing 90 Engine idling speed check 72 Engine lock screen 45 Engine oil 58 Engine oil and oil filter 94 Engine oil level check 66 Engine oil requirements 58 Engine serial number 1 Engine shut off cord lanyard check 69 Engine shut off switch 25 Engine stop switch 25 Engine unit check 66 Enjoy your watercraft responsibly 18 Equipment 48 F Fire extinguisher...

Page 112: ...nt 53 Reverse assist 33 RiDE lever 26 RiDE lever checks 68 Riding position 74 Rustproofing 89 S Safe boating rules 17 Safety equipment check 70 Seats 48 Setting menu screen 43 Shift system 29 Shift system check 72 Start switch 25 Starting off 81 Starting off from a trailer 82 Starting the engine on water 74 Status area 41 Steering system 26 Steering system checks 67 Stern drain plug checks 71 Ster...

Page 113: ...Index 107 Yamaha Security System check 69 Yamaha Security System setting 24 UF3V70E0 book Page 107 Tuesday August 28 2018 10 16 AM ...

Page 114: ...ndled appropriately according to the following Privacy Policy Privacy Policy https www yamaha motor eu eu privacy privacy policy aspx Yamaha will not disclose this data to a third party except in the following cases In addition Yamaha may provide engine data to a contractor in order to outsource services related to the handling of the engine data Even in this case Yamaha will require the contracto...

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