light YAMAHA SVHO 2009 User Guide

Features and functions
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check engine warning indicator begin to blink,
and the buzzer sounds intermittently.
If this occurs, reduce the engine speed, return
to shore, and have a Yamaha dealer check
the engine.
TIP:
Press any button on the multifunction informa-
tion center to stop the buzzer.
EJU35034Right multifunction display and operation
buttons (for FX Cruiser SHO)
The right multifunction display shows the fol-
lowing information.

Compass

Average speed

Tripmeter

Trip timer

Fuel consumption per hour

Fuel consumption per kilometer/mile

Water temperature

Air temperatureThe following operation buttons are on the
right side of the multifunction information cen-
ter.
To switch the display mode, push the
“Mode/Reset” button for less than 1 second.
The display mode changes in the following or-
der.
Compass → Average speed → Tripmeter →
Trip timer → Fuel consumption per hour →
Fuel consumption per kilometer/mile → Water
temperature → Air temperature
To switch the display units between kilome-
ters/liters/degrees Celsius and miles/gal-
lons/degrees Fahrenheit, push the
“Volt/Hour” button for at least 1 second, within
10 seconds after the multifunction information
center starts operating.
The “SPEED” indicator light blinks three times
if miles/gallons/degrees Fahrenheit are se-
lected as the display units when the multifunc-
tion information center starts operating, or if
1“Mode/Reset” button
2“Start/Stop” button
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47
the display units are switched to miles/gal-
lons/degrees Fahrenheit.
Compass
This display shows the current direction of the
watercraft using the 8 major compass points.
TIP:
The accuracy of the compass varies depend-
ing on the operating conditions. Use this func-
tion as a reference only.Average speed
This display shows the average speed in
miles per hour “AV MPH” or kilometers per
hour “AV KMH” since it was reset.
Tripmeter
This display shows the distance traveled in
miles “MILES” or kilometers “KM” since it was
reset.
Trip timer
This display shows the hours of operation
“TRIPTM” since it was reset.
1“Volt/Hour” button
2“SPEED” indicator light
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Operation
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EJU31821
Fuel and oil EJU37222Fuel
WARNING
EWJ00282

Gasoline and gasoline vapors are ex-
tremely flammable. To avoid fires and
explosions and to reduce the risk of in-
jury when refueling, follow these in-
structions.

Gasoline is poisonous and can cause in-
jury or death. Handle gasoline with care.
Never siphon gasoline by mouth. If you
should swallow some gasoline, inhale a
lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gaso-
line in your eyes, see your doctor imme-
diately. If gasoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap and water. If gasoline
spills on your clothing, change your
clothes.
NOTICE
ECJ00321

Do not use leaded gasoline. Leaded gas-
oline can seriously damage the engine.

Avoid getting water and contaminants in
the fuel tank. Contaminated fuel can
cause poor performance and engine
damage. Use only fresh gasoline that
has been stored in clean containers.
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 thefuel meets the minimum octane ratings. E-85
is a fuel blend containing 85% ethanol and
therefore must not be used in this watercraft.
All ethanol blends containing more than 10%
ethanol can cause fuel system damage or en-
gine performance problems.
Yamaha does not recommend gasohol con-
taining methanol because it can cause fuel
system damage and engine performance
problems.
To fill the fuel tank:
(1) Before refueling, turn off the engine. Do
not stand or sit on the watercraft. Never
refuel while smoking, or while in the vicin-
ity of sparks, open flames, or other sourc-
es of ignition.
(2) Place the watercraft in a well-ventilated
area and in a horizontal position.
(3) Remove the seats, and then check the
fuel level. (See page 25 for seat removal
and installation procedures.)
(4) Open the hood. (See page 26 for hood
opening and closing procedures.)
(5) Remove the fuel tank filler cap, and then
slowly add fuel to the fuel tank. Stop filling
when the fuel level reaches approximate-
ly 50 mm (2 in) from the top of the fuel
tank. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Be-
cause 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. Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a mini-
mum octane rating of
86
(Pump octane number) = (R + M)/2
90 (Research octane number)
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Operation
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EJU32901
Operating your watercraft EJU32961Getting to know your watercraft
Operating your watercraft requires skills ac-
quired through practice over a period of time.
Take the time to learn the basic techniques
well before attempting more difficult maneu-
vers.
Operating your new watercraft can be a very
enjoyable activity, providing you with hours of
pleasure. However, it is essential to familiar-
ize yourself with the operation of the water-
craft to achieve the skill level necessary to
enjoy riding safely.
Before operating this watercraft, read this
owner’s/operator’s manual, the Riding Prac-
tice Guide, the Riding Instruction card, and all
labels on the watercraft. Pay particular atten-
tion to the safety information on page 10.
These materials should give you an under-
standing of the watercraft and its operation.
Remember: This watercraft is designed to
carry the operator and up to 2 passengers.
Never exceed the maximum load limit or allow
more than 3 persons (or 2 persons if a water-
skier is being pulled) to ride the watercraft at
any time.
EJU33001Learning to operate your watercraft
Before operating the watercraft, always per-
form the pre-operation checks listed on page
54. The short time spent checking the water-
craft will reward you with added safety and re-
liability.
Check local laws before operating your water-
craft.Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep
a safe distance away from people, objects,
and other watercraft. Select a wide area to
learn in, where there is good visibility and light
boat traffic.
Use the buddy system—operate with some-
one nearby. Scan constantly for people, ob-
jects, and other watercraft. Be alert for
conditions that limit your visibility or block your
vision of others.
Attach the engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to
your left wrist and keep it free from the handle-
bars so that the engine stops if you, the oper-
ator, fall off.
Wear a personal flotation device (PFD). All
riders must wear a PFD that is approved by
the appropriate authorities and is suitable for
personal watercraft use.
Wear protective clothing. Severe internal inju-
ries can occur if water is forced into body cav-
ities as a result of falling into the water or
being near the jet thrust nozzle. Normal swim-
wear does not adequately protect against
forceful water entry into the rectum and vagi-
na. All riders must wear a wetsuit bottom or
clothing that provides equivalent protection.
Such clothing includes thick, tightly woven,
sturdy and snug-fitting apparel such as den-
im, but does not include spandex or similar
fabrics, like those used in bicycle shorts. A full
wetsuit can also protect against hypothermia Maximum load:
240 kg (530 lb)
Load is the total weight of cargo, oper-
ator, and passengers.
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Trouble recovery
93
Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel Empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible52
Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer83
Fuel tank Water or dirt present Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer83
Spark plug Fouled or defective Replace 86
Incorrect heat range Replace 86
Gap incorrect Adjust 86
Spark plug
capLoose Connect properly 86
Cracked, torn, or
damagedHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Electrical wir-
ingLoose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel injec-
tion systemFaulty or clogged in-
jectorsHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Warning light or in-
dicator blinksFuel level Empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible52
Oil pressure
warningOil pressure dropped Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer44
Engine over-
heatedJet intake clogged Clean
95
Check engine
warningFaulty sensors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer45 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Index
A
Air filter element ....................................... 83
Analog speedometer/tachometer ............. 40
Analog speedometer/tachometer and
indicator lights ....................................... 40
B
Battery ................................................ 58, 79
Battery, checking...................................... 89
Battery, jumping ....................................... 96
Beaching the watercraft ........................... 75
Beverage holder ....................................... 51
Bilge ......................................................... 58
Boarding alone ......................................... 70
Boarding and starting from a dock ........... 69
Boarding and starting in deep water ........ 69
Boarding and starting in shallow water .... 69
Boarding with passengers ........................ 70
Bow down................................................. 32
Bow eye ................................................... 33
Bow up ..................................................... 32
Builder’s plate............................................. 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 72
Check engine warning indicator ............... 45
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 79
Cooling water pilot outlets .................. 29, 63
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ............... 1
Cruise assist............................................. 37
Cruising limitations ................................... 11
D
Digital speedometer ................................. 43
Docking the watercraft ............................. 75
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 95
Engine break-in ........................................ 64
Engine compartment ................................ 56
Engine oil ................................................. 53
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 83
Engine oil level ......................................... 56
Engine overheat warning indicator ........... 45
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) .................. 62
Engine shut-off switch .............................. 27
Engine stop switch ................................... 27
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 19F
Fire extinguisher ....................................... 59
Flushing the cooling system ..................... 78
Front storage compartment ...................... 49
Fuel .......................................................... 52
Fuel and oil............................................... 52
Fuel injection system ................................ 90
Fuel level .................................................. 56
Fuel level meter ........................................ 43
Fuel level warning indicator ...................... 44
Fuel system, checking .............................. 83
Fuel tank .................................................. 83
Fuel tank filler cap .................................... 26
Fuses, replacing ....................................... 96
G
Getting to know your watercraft ............... 67
Glove compartment .................................. 50
H
Handgrip ................................................... 33
Hazard information ................................... 15
Hood ......................................................... 26
Hour meter/voltmeter ............................... 44
Hull and deck ........................................... 56
I
Identification numbers ................................ 1
J
Jet intake .................................................. 62
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning .............. 95
Jet thrust nozzle angle, checking ............. 83
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 96
L
Labels, important ........................................ 3
Labels, other .............................................. 8
Labels, warning .......................................... 4
Launching the watercraft .......................... 64
Learning to operate your watercraft ......... 67
Leaving the watercraft .............................. 66
Left multifunction display and operation
buttons .................................................. 42
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft .............................................. 10
“L-MODE” indicator light ........................... 42
Lubrication................................................ 79
Lubrication points ..................................... 87
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Index
M
Main components, location of .................. 21
Maintenance and adjustments ................. 80
Model information....................................... 2
Multifunction information center ......... 39, 63
N
No-wake mode ......................................... 36
“NO-WAKE MODE” switch ....................... 29
O
Oil pressure warning indicator.................. 44
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 76
Operating your watercraft......................... 67
Operation ................................................. 64
Operation of controls and other
functions ............................................... 25
Operation requirements ........................... 12
Owner’s/operator’s manual and tool kit .... 80
P
Periodic maintenance chart...................... 81
Post-operation care .................................. 76
Pre-operation check list............................ 54
Pre-operation check points ...................... 56
Pre-operation checks ............................... 54
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Pull-up cleats (for FX Cruiser SHO) ......... 34
Q
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS) ............. 61
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector ................................................. 31
R
Reboarding step ....................................... 33
Recommended equipment ....................... 14
Remote control transmitter ....................... 26
Reverse on waterways ............................. 75
Riding with passengers ............................ 68
Right multifunction display and operation
buttons (for FX Cruiser SHO) ............... 46
“RPM” indicator light................................. 41
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 19
Seat storage compartment ....................... 50
Seats ........................................................ 25
Selecting the operation mode .................. 36
“SET” switch ............................................. 29
Shift cable, checking ................................ 84Shift lever ................................................. 31
Shift lever and reverse gate ..................... 60
Shifting ..................................................... 66
Spark plugs, cleaning and adjusting ........ 86
“SPEED” indicator light ............................ 41
Start switch............................................... 28
Starting the engine ................................... 64
Starting the watercraft .............................. 68
Steering system ................................. 30, 60
Stern drain plugs ...................................... 58
Stern eyes ................................................ 34
Stopping the engine ................................. 65
Stopping the watercraft ............................ 74
Storage..................................................... 78
Storage compartments ............................. 49
Submerged watercraft .............................. 98
Switches ................................................... 62
Switches, right handlebar ......................... 28
T
Throttle cable, checking and adjusting ..... 84
Throttle lever ...................................... 29, 59
Tilt lever .................................................... 30
Towing the watercraft ............................... 98
Transporting ............................................. 77
Trolling speed, checking .......................... 90
Troubleshooting ....................................... 92
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 92
Turning the watercraft .............................. 73
U
“UNLOCK” indicator light .......................... 42
Up and down switches ............................. 29
W
“WARNING” indicator light ....................... 42
Water separator ....................................... 57
Watercraft characteristics ......................... 15
Water-skiing ............................................. 17
Watertight compartment ........................... 51
Y
Yamaha Engine Management System
(YEMS) ................................................. 34
Yamaha Security System ......................... 34
Yamaha Security System settings ........... 35
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