YAMAHA FX SVHO 2014 Owners Manual
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Maintenance
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Maintenance
Periodic checks and lubrication will keep
your watercraft in the safest and most effi-
cient condition possible. Therefore, make
sure to carry out the periodic maintenance.
Safety is an obligation of the watercraft own-
er. Proper maintenance must be carried out
to keep the exhaust emission and sound lev-
els within the regulated limits. The most im-
portant points of watercraft inspection and
lubrication are explained on the following
pages.
See a Yamaha dealer for genuine Yamaha re-
placement parts and optional accessories
designed for your watercraft.
Remember, failures that are the result of the
installation of parts or accessories which are
not qualitatively equivalent to genuine
Yamaha parts are not covered by the limited warranty.
Maintenance, replacement, or 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 Yamaha dealer or other qualified me-
chanic.
EJU33803Tool kit
A tool kit is included with this watercraft.
Place the tool kit in a waterproof bag and al- ways carry it with you whenever you use the
watercraft.
EJU42021Removing and installing the engine
cover
The engine cover is removable.
To remove the engine cover:
(1) Remove the seats. (See page 49 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
(2) Remove the engine cover screws.
1 Tool bag
2 Screwdriver
3 Garden hose adapter
4 10/12 mm box wrench
5 Pliers
6 10/12 mm open-end wrench
1 Engine cover screw
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(3) Lift up the engine cover to remove it.
To 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, and then tighten them to the specified torque.
(3) Securely install the seats in their original positions.
1Engine cover
Tightening torque:
Engine cover screw:
4.5 Nm (0.46 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb)
1
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EJU43100Periodic 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 √√ 99
Oil filter Replace √99
Intermediate hous-
ing Lubricate
√—
Spark plugs Check √√ —
Battery Check specific gravity of
electrolyte, terminals,
bands, and breather hose √
—
Battery leads Check terminals √—
Steering master Check operation and for
looseness
√√
—
Steering cable Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√
—
Q.S.T.S. cable Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√
—
Q.S.T.S. converter
and rod Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√√
—
Shift lever Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√
—
Shift cable and re-
verse gate Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate
√
—
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*1: Whichever comes first.
*2: Check every 200 hours.
Perform the pre-operation checks and post-operation checks before performing periodic
maintenance.
Air filter elementCheck for damage and
dirt
√
—
Air intake hoses Check for damage, and
check clamps
√
—
Throttle body Lubricate throttle valves √—
Exhaust system Check for exhaust leak-
age, and check hoses and
clamps √
—
Breather hose Check breather hose and
clamps
√
—
Impeller Check for bends, dam-
age, and foreign material
√
—
Jet thrust nozzle Check movement, and lu-
bricate
√
—
Jet vacuum bilge Check hoses for clogs
and damage, check
clamps, and clean bilge
strainer
√
—
Electric bilge pump Check operation, check
hoses for damage, check
clamps, and clean bilge
pump 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 hours 50 hours
or 12
months *1 100
hours or 12
months *1 200
hours or 24
months *1
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EJU36943Engine oil and oil filter
WARNING
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.
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.
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Specifications
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Specifications
Watercraft capacity:
Maximum people on board:3 person
Maximum load capacity: 240 kg (530 lb)
Dimensions:
Length:
3560 mm (140.2 in)
Width: 1230 mm (48.4 in)
Height: 1230 mm (48.4 in)
Dry weight: FX SVHO 396 kg (873 lb)
FX Cruiser SVHO 397 kg (875 lb)
Performance:
Maximum output (according to ISO 8665/SAE
J1228):183.9 kW@7500 r/min
Maximum fuel consumption:
77.7 L/h (20.5 US gal/h, 17.1 Imp.gal/h)
Cruising range at full throttle: 0.90 hour
Trolling speed: 1250 ±100 r/min
Engine:
Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Number of cylinders: 4
Engine displacement:
1812 cm³
Bore × stroke:
86.0 × 78.0 mm (3.39 × 3.07 in)
Compression ratio: 8.5 : 1
Valve clearance-intake (cold):
0.14–0.23 mm (0.0055–0.0091 in)
Valve clearance-exhaust (cold): 0.36–0.45 mm (0.0142–0.0177 in)
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Cooling system:
Water
Starting system: Electric Ignition system:
T.C.I.
Spark plug: LFR7A
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:
24.0+24.0 °
Jet thrust nozzle trim angle: -10, -5, 0, 5, 10 °
Fuel and oil:
Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline
Minimum octane rating (PON): 91
Minimum octane rating (RON): 95
Recommended engine oil type SAE:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade API: API SE,SF,SG,SH,SJ,SL
Fuel tank total capacity: 70 L (18.5 US gal, 15.4 Imp.gal)
Engine oil quantity with oil filter replacement:
3.6 L (3.81 US qt, 3.17 Imp.qt)
Engine oil quantity without oil filter replacement: 3.5 L (3.70 US qt, 3.08 Imp.qt)
Engine oil total quantity: 5.3 L (5.60 US qt, 4.66 Imp.qt)
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Trouble recovery
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Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble with your watercraft, use the troubleshooting chart to check for the
possible cause.
If you cannot find the cause, consult a Yamaha dealer.
EJU42780Troubleshooting chart
Confirm the possible cause and remedy, and then refer to the applicable page.
TROUBLEPOSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDYPAGE
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
does not turn over) Ya m a h a S e -
curity System
Lock mode selected Select unlock mode
27
Engine shut-
off switch Clip not in place Install clip
28
Fuse Burned out Replace fuse and
check wiring 105
Battery Run down Recharge90
Poor terminal con-
nections Tighten as required
90
Terminal corroded Clean or replace 90
Starter motor Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
Engine does not
start (Starter motor
turns over) Throttle lever Squeezed
Release28
Fuel Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible 58
Stale or contaminat-
ed Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by Yamaha dealer—
Spark plug Fouled or defective Have serviced by Yamaha dealer—
Spark plug
cap Not connected or
loose Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Connected to wrong
cylinder Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Fuel injec-
tion system Fuel pump faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
Throttle lever Faulty Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
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Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible58
Stale or contaminat-
ed Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Incorrect octane
number Use correct fuel
58
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by Yamaha dealer—
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 —
Spark plug
cap Not connected or
loose Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Cracked, torn, or
damaged Have 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 light or in-
dicator blinks or
comes on Fuel level
warning
Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible 58
Oil pressure
warning Oil pressure dropped Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer 44
Engine over-
heat warning Jet intake clogged Clean
104
Check en-
gine warning Faulty sensors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer 45
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Watercraft slow or
loses powerShift lever Not completely shift-
ed into forward posi-
tion Push lever forward
until it stops 32
Watercraft
operation
mode Low RPM Mode acti-
vated
Deactivate Low RPM
Mode 35
Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 104 Impeller damaged or
worn Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
104
Engine over-
heat warning Engine speed reduc-
tion control activated Clean jet intake and
cool engine
44
Oil pressure
warning Engine speed reduc-
tion control activated Add oil
44
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 —
Spark plug
cap Not connected or
loose 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
—
Incorrect octane
number Use correct fuel
58
Air filter Clogged Have serviced by Yamaha dealer—
Oil buildup Have serviced by Yamaha dealer —
Throttle lever Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer—
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Emergency proceduresEJU34635Cleaning the jet intake and impeller
WARNING
EWJ00783
Before attempting to remove weeds or de-
bris from the jet intake or impeller area,
shut the engine off and remove the clip
from the engine shut-off switch. Severe in-
jury or death could result from coming in
contact with the rotating parts of the jet
pump.
If weeds or debris gets caught in the jet intake
or impeller, cavitation can occur, causing jet
thrust to decrease even though engine speed
rises. If this condition is allowed to continue,
the engine will 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 carpeting
underneath the watercraft to protect it
from abrasions and scratches. Turn the
watercraft on its side as shown.
NOTICE: Always turn the watercraft
over onto its port (left) side. When
turning the watercraft on its side, sup-
port the bow so that the handlebars
are not bent or damaged.
[ECJ00662]
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