check oil YAMAHA FX HO CRUISER 2022 Owners Manual

Table of contents
Regulatory information confirmation (“Regulatory Info”)......................... 63
Engine lock screen ....................... 63
Warning function ........................... 64
Audio system (equipped models) ...................................... 66
Audio control .................................... 66
Voice command ............................... 67
Accessory outlet ........................... 68
USB charger.................................. 68
Equipment operation ...................... 69 Equipment ..................................... 69
Seats ................................................ 69
Handgrip .......................................... 70
Reboarding grip ............................... 70
Reboarding step............................... 70
Bow eye ........................................... 71
Stern eyes ........................................ 71
Cleat ................................................. 71
Dual Rope Hooks ............................. 72
Storage compartments .................... 72
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ... 75
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 77Fuel requirements ......................... 77
Fuel................................................... 77
Engine oil requirements ................ 79
Engine oil .......................................... 79
Draining the bilge water ................ 81
Draining the bilge water on land ...... 81
Draining the bilge water on water .... 81
Transporting on a trailer ................ 82
First-time operation ........................ 83 Engine break-in ............................. 83
Pre-operation checks ..................... 84
Pre-operation checklist .................... 84
Pre-operation check points........... 86
Pre-launch checks ........................... 86
Post-launch checks ......................... 92
Operation ......................................... 93 Operating your watercraft ............. 93
Getting to know your watercraft....... 93
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 93
Riding position ................................. 94
Launching the watercraft ................. 94
Starting the engine on water ............ 94
Stopping the engine ......................... 95
Leaving the watercraft ...................... 95
Operating the watercraft .................. 95
Turning the watercraft ...................... 96
Stopping the watercraft.................... 97
Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral ...................................... 98
Boarding the watercraft.................... 99
Starting off...................................... 101
Capsized watercraft ....................... 102
Beaching and docking the
watercraft .................................... 103
Operating in weeded areas ............ 103
After removing the watercraft from the water ............................. 104
Care and storage .......................... 105Post-operation care .................... 105
Flushing the cooling water
passages..................................... 105
Cleaning the watercraft .................. 106
Battery care .................................... 106
Long-term storage ...................... 108
Cleaning ......................................... 108
Lubrication ..................................... 108
Rustproofing ................................... 109
Maintenance .................................. 110 Maintenance ............................... 110
Removing and installing the
engine cover ............................... 110
Periodic maintenance chart ........... 112
Engine oil and oil filter .................... 114
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Instrument operation
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EJU46930
Warning function
The multifunction information center has the
following warning functions.
Fuel level warning
Battery voltage warning
Check engine warning
Engine overheat warning
Oil pressure warning
Other warnings (communication errors, ex-
ceeding the maintenance intervals, and so
on)
The buzzer that sounds when there is a warn-
ing can be turned off by eliminating the cause
and restarting the engine, or by selecting the
mute button.
Fuel level warning
When the fuel level is low, the fuel meter
changes to red, and a buzzer sounds inter-
mittently.
If the fuel level warning is activated, refill the
fuel tank as soon as possible. (See page 77
for information on filling the fuel tank.) Battery voltage warning
If the voltage drops or rises significantly, a
battery warning will occur and the voltmeter
display will change from white to red.
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
detected, “ ” is shown in the warning bar,
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
Select “ ” displayed on the warning bar to
display the warning details.
Engine overheat warning “ ”
If the engine temperature rises
significantly, “ ” and “ ” are shown in the
warning bar, and the buzzer sounds continu-
ously.
1
Mute button
12.7V2
1
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If the engine overheat warning is activated,
immediately reduce the engine speed, return
to shore, and then make sure that water is
being discharged from the port (left) cooling
water pilot outlet while the engine is running.
If there is no discharge of water, stop the en-
gine, and then check the jet intake for clog-
ging. (See page 120 for information on the jet
intake.) NOTICE: If you cannot locate and
correct the cause of the overheating, con-
sult a Yamaha dealer. Continuing to oper-
ate at higher speeds could result in severe
engine damage.
[ECJ00042]
TIP
While the engine overheat warning is acti-
vated, the maximum engine speed is limit-
ed.
Select “ ” on the warning bar to display
the warning details.
Oil pressure warning “ ”
If the oil pressure drops significantly, “ ”
and “ ” are shown in the warning bar, 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 79 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 engine speed is limited.
Select “ ” on the warning bar to display
the warning details.
Other warnings (communication errors,
exceeding the maintenance intervals, and
so on) “ ”
If other abnormalities have been detected, or
if the cumulative time since the maintenance
interval of the marine jet exceeds 50
hours, “ ” will light up on the warning bar
and the buzzer will sound intermittently.
If a warning is activated, have the watercraft
serviced by a Yamaha dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
TIP
Select “ ” on the warning bar to display
the warning details.
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Operation and handling requirements
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EJU40291
Engine oil requirementsEJU41514Engine oilECJ00282
Use only 4-stroke engine oil. Usage of 2-
stroke engine oil could result in severe en-
gine damage.
TIP
When the engine is operated at high speeds,
some engine oil may be consumed. Be sure
to check the engine oil level.
Why Yamalube
YAMALUBE oil is a Genuine YAMAHA Part
born of the engineers’ passion and belief that
engine oil is an important liquid engine com-
ponent. We form teams of specialists in the
fields of mechanical engineering, chemistry,
electronics and track testing, and have them
develop the engine together with the oil it will
use. Yamalube oils take full advantage of the
base oil’s qualities and blend in the ideal bal-
ance of additives to make sure the final oil
clears our performance standards. Thus,
Yamalube mineral, semisynthetic and syn- thetic oils have their own distinct characters
and value. Yamaha’s experience gained over
many years of research and development
into oil since the 1960’s helps make
Yamalube the best choice for your Yamaha engine. Checking the engine oil level
EWJ00341
Engine oil is extremely hot immediately af-
ter the engine is turned off. Coming in con-
tact with or getting any engine oil on your
clothes could result in burns.
ECJ01002
Make sure that debris and water do not
enter the oil filler hole. Debris and water in
the engine oil can cause serious engine
damage.
To check the engine 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 69 for seat removal and installation procedures.)
(3) Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.
Recommended engine oil:
YAMALUBE 4W or 4-stroke motor oil
Recommended engine oil type: SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40,
20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade: API SG, SH, SJ, SL
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(4) Insert the dipstick back into the dipsticktube completely. Remove the dipstick
again and make sure that the engine oil
level is between the minimum and maxi-
mum level marks.
(5) If the engine oil level is significantly above the maximum level mark, consult
a Yamaha dealer. If the engine oil level is
below the minimum level mark, add en-
gine oil.
(6) Loosen the engine oil filler cap and re- move it. (7) Slowly add engine oil.
TIP
The difference between the minimum and
maximum level marks on the dipstick is equal
to approximately 1 L (1.06 US qt, 0.88 Imp.qt)
of engine oil.
(8) Wait approximately 5 minutes to allow
the engine oil to settle, and then check
the engine oil level again.
(9) Repeat steps 3–8 until the engine oil is at the proper level.
(10) Securely install the engine oil filler cap by tightening it until it stops.
(11) Securely install the seats in their original positions.
1Dipstick
1 Maximum level mark
2 Minimum level mark
1
1
2
1Engine oil filler cap
1
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First-time operation
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EJU36667
Engine break-inECJ00432
Failure to perform the engine break-in
could result in reduced engine life or even
severe engine damage.
The engine break-in is essential to allow the
various components of the engine to wear
and polish themselves to the correct operat-
ing clearances. This ensures proper perfor-
mance and promotes longer component life.
To perform the engine break-in:
(1) Check the engine oil level. (See page 79for information on checking the engine
oil level.)
(2) Launch the watercraft and start the en- gine. (See page 94 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, operate with the en- gine speed below 6000 r/min.
After the engine break-in is complete, the wa-
tercraft can be operated normally.
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Pre-operation checks
84
EJU31984
EWJ00413
Failure to inspect or maintain the watercraft properly increases the possibility of an ac-
cident or damage to the watercraft. Do not operate the watercraft if you find any prob-
lem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual, have
the watercraft inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
EJU41237Pre-operation checklist
Before using this watercraft, be sure to perform the checks in the following checklist.
PRE-LAUNCH CHECKS
ITEM ROUTINEPAGE
Engine compartment Ventilate the engine compartment.
Check inside the engine compartment for damage.
86
Fuel system Check the fuel system for leakage.
Check the fuel level in the fuel tank.
86
Water separator Check the water separator for water. 86
Engine unit Check the exterior of the engine unit for damage. 87
Engine oil level Check the engine oil level. 87
Bilge water Check the engine compartment for bilge water. 87
Battery Check the battery connections. 87
Steering system Check the steering system for proper operation. 88
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.
88
RiDE lever Check the RiDE lever for proper operation. 88
Throttle lever Check the throttle lever for proper operation. 89
Yamaha Security System Check the Yamaha Security System for proper op-
eration.
89
Engine shut-off cord (lan-
yard) Check the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) for dam-
age.
89
Switches Check the engine start/stop switch and engine
shut-off switch for proper operation.
89
Electric trim system Check the electric trim system for proper operation. 90
Storage compartments Check the storage compartments for damage and
water.
90
Fire extinguisher holder,
cover, and band Check the fire extinguisher holder, cover, and band
for damage.
90
Fire extinguisher Check the condition of the fire extinguisher. 90
Safety equipment Check that safety equipment meeting the applica-
ble regulations is on board.
91
Hull and deck Check the hull and deck for damage. 91
Jet intake Check the jet intake for damage and clogging. 91
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EJU40182Engine unit check
Check the exterior of the engine unit for dam-
age or other problem.
EJU36886Engine oil level check
Make sure that the engine oil level is between
the minimum and maximum level marks on
the dipstick. (See page 79 for information on
checking the engine oil level.)
EJU32456Bilge 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 81 for information on draining the
bilge water.)
EJU32488Battery checks
Make sure that the battery terminals are not
damaged and that the battery leads are con-
nected properly. WARNING! Never operate
the watercraft if the battery does not have
sufficient power to start the engine or if it
shows any other signs of decreased pow-
er. Loss of battery power may leave you
stranded.
[EWJ01242]
Make sure that the battery is securely held in
place.
1 Water separator
1 Dipstick
1
1
1Maximum level mark
2 Minimum level mark
1 Negative (–) battery terminal: Black lead
2 Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead
1
2
12
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ventilated. Always shield your eyes when
working near batteries.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Antidotes
External: Flush with water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten
egg, or vegetable oil. Call a physician im-
mediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention.
To remove the battery:
(1) Disconnect the negative (–) battery lead.
(2) Disconnect the positive (+) battery lead.
(3) Unhook the battery bands, and then re-move the battery from the watercraft.
Checking the battery
Make sure that the battery case is not dam-
aged.
Make sure that the battery terminals are
not corroded or damaged.
Checking the battery voltage and charging
the battery
It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer
check the battery voltage and charge the bat-
tery. Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to have
discharged. Keep in mind that the battery tends to discharge more quickly if the vehicle
is equipped with optional electrical accesso-
ries.
NOTICE: To charge a VRLA (Valve
Regulated Lead Acid) battery, a special
(constant-voltage) battery charger is re-
quired. Using a conventional battery char-
ger will damage the battery.
[ECJ02810]
Checking the battery bands
Make sure that the battery bands are not
damaged.
To store the battery:
(1) Clean the battery case using fresh water.
(2) If the battery terminals are dirty or cor- roded, clean them using a wire brush.
(3) Apply water-resistant grease to the bat- tery terminals.
1Negative (–) battery terminal: Black lead
2 Battery band
3 Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead
1
231
Battery band
1 Battery terminal
1
1
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Maintenance
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EJU43103Periodic maintenance chart
The periodic maintenance chart gives general guidelines for periodic maintenance. Have a
Yamaha dealer perform the checks in the following chart. However, maintenance may need to be performed more frequently depending on your operating conditions. If you have any
questions, consult a Yamaha dealer.
This “ √” mark indicates items to be checked and serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
Item OperationInitial Thereafter every
Page
10 hours 50 hours
or 12
months *1 100
hours or 12
months *1 200
hours or 24
months *1
Fuel line Check fuel hoses and
clamps
√
—
Fuel filler cap/Wa-
ter separator Check 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 √√ 114
Oil filter Replace √114
Intermediate hous-
ing Lubricate
√—
Spark plugs Check √√ —
Battery Check state of charge,
terminals and bands
√
—
Battery leads Check terminals √—
Steering master Check operation and for
looseness
√√
—
Steering cable Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√
—
Electric trim rod Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√
—
Shift rod and re-
verse gate Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√
—
Air filter element Check for damage and
dirt
√
—
Air intake hoses Check for damage, and
check clamps
√
—
Thr

ottle body Lubricate throttle valve √—
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