YAMAHA SVHO 2011 Owners Manual

Read this manual carefully
before operating this watercraft.
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
2011 WaveRunner
FX SHO
FX Cruiser SHO
F1W-F8199-73-E0
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Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft. This manual
should stay with the WaveRunner if it is sold.
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Important manual information
EJU37153
Declaration of Conformity for Personal Watercraft (PWC)
with the requirements of Directive 94/25/EC, as amended by Directive 2003/44/EC
Name of Engine Manufacturer:YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Name / Title:H. Yamaji / President of YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V. Address:2500 Shingai, Iwata, Shizuoka 438-8501, Japan
Name of Authorised Representative:YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Address:Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphole-Rijk, The Netherlands
Name of Notified Body for exhaust and noise emission assessment:Luxcontrol SA
Address:1. avenue des Terres Rouges BP 349, Esch-sur-Alzette, L-4004. Luxembourg
Name of Notified Body for exhaust and noise emission assessment:SNCH
FX1800A-K / FX Cruiser SHO, FX1800-K / FX SHO0882
0499 ID Number:
ID Number:
Address:11, route de Luxembourg BP 32, Sandweiler, L-5230. Luxembourg
U S-Y AMA 1 0 0 1 H 0 1 1 Conformity assessment module used:
for construction:
for exhaust emissions:
for noise emissions:
DESCRIPTION OF CRAFT
DESCRIPTION OF ENGINEA
A
Craft model Identification Number, starting from :
Model name / Commercial name :C Design Category :Other Community Directives applied
Directive 2004/108/EC relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).CISPR 12
Directive 2006/42/EC relating to Machinery.Standards
EN 61000-6-2
D
Aa
AaB+C
B+CB+D
B+DB+E
B+EB+F
B+FG
G
GH
H
H
Engine Type:
PWC engineCombustion cycle:
4 stroke
Fuel Type:
Petrol
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
IDENTIFICATION OF ENGINE COVERED BY THIS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Name of engine model
6S5Name / ID number of Notified Body
Luxcontrol SA / 0882 EC Type–examination certificate number
LC*2003/44*10026
(identification of the person empowered to sign on behalf of the engine manufacturer or his authorised representative)
Signature and title:(or an equivalent marking)Date and place of issue:1st / July / 2010, Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands
Essential requirementsstandardsother normative
document / methodtechnical filePlease specify in more detail
(* = mandatory standard)
I.A design and construction EN ISO 13590
I.B exhaust emission*EN ISO 8178-1
I.C noise emission*EN ISO 14509
*
*
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the PWC manufacturer. I declare on behalf of the PWC
manufacturer that the craft model and engine(s) mentioned above complies (comply) with all applicable essential
requirements in the way specified and is (are) in conformity with the type(s) for which above mentioned EC type-examination
certificate(s) has (have) been issued.
ID Number:
ID Number:
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Important manual information
EJU30192
To the owner/operator
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha watercraft.
This owner’s/operator’s manual contains in-
formation you will need for proper operation,
maintenance, and care. If you have any ques-
tions about the operation or maintenance of
your watercraft, please consult a Yamaha
dealer.
This manual is not a course on boating safety
or seamanship. If this is your first watercraft,
or if you are changing to a type of watercraft
you are not familiar with, for your own comfort
and safety, please ensure that you obtain
proper training or practice before operating
the watercraft by yourself. In addition, a
Yamaha dealer or boating organization will be
pleased to recommend local sea schools, or
competent instructors.
In this manual, information of particular impor-
tance is distinguished in the following ways:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used
to alert you to potential personal injury haz-
ards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING
EWJ00071
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
ECJ00091
A NOTICE indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to the
watercraft or other property.
TIP:
A TIP provides key information to make pro-
cedures easier or clearer.
EJU40410
Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing
product improvement, this product may not be
exactly as described in this owner’s/opera-
tor’s manual. Specifications are subject to
change without notice.
This manual should be considered a perma-
nent part of this watercraft and should remain
with it even if the watercraft is subsequently
sold.
EJU30232
WaveRunner FX SHO/FX Cruiser SHO
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
©2010 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, May 2010
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
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Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1
Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number ........................................... 1
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ...... 1
Engine serial number ........................ 1
Model information ........................... 2
Builder’s plate .................................... 2
Important labels .............................. 3
Warning labels ................................... 4
Other labels ....................................... 8
Safety information ........................... 10
Limitations on who may operate
the watercraft ............................ 10
Cruising limitations ....................... 11
Operation requirements ............... 12
Recommended equipment ........... 14
Hazard information ....................... 15
Watercraft characteristics ............. 15
Water-skiing ................................. 17
Safe boating rules ........................ 19
Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly ................................ 19
Description....................................... 21
Watercraft glossary ...................... 21
Location of main components ...... 22
Control function operation ............. 26
Watercraft control functions ......... 26
Remote control transmitter .............. 26
Yamaha Security System ................ 27
Engine stop switch .......................... 28
Engine shut-off switch ..................... 28
Start switch ...................................... 28
Throttle lever ................................... 29
Steering system ............................... 29
Adjustable tilt steering system ......... 30
Cooling water pilot outlets ............... 30
Water separator ............................... 31
Watercraft operation ....................... 32
Watercraft operation functions ..... 32
Reverse system ............................... 32
Quick Shift Trim System
(Q.S.T.S.) ..................................... 33
Watercraft operation modes ......... 34
Low RPM Mode ............................... 34
No-wake mode ................................ 35
Cruise assist .................................... 36
Instrument operation ...................... 39
Multifunction information center ... 39
Analog speedometer/tachometer .... 39
Information display .......................... 40
Multifunction display
(FX Cruiser SHO) ......................... 44
Equipment operation ...................... 47
Equipment .................................... 47
Seats ............................................... 47
Handgrip .......................................... 48
Reboarding step .............................. 48
Bow eye ........................................... 49
Stern eyes ....................................... 49
Cleat ................................................ 49
Pull-up cleats (FX Cruiser SHO) ...... 50
Storage compartments .................... 50
Fire extinguisher container .............. 53
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 54
Fuel requirements ........................ 54
Fuel ................................................. 54
Engine oil requirements ............... 56
Engine oil ......................................... 56
Draining the bilge water ............... 57
Draining the bilge water on land ...... 57
Draining the bilge water on water .... 58
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Table of contents
Transporting on a trailer ............... 59
First-time operation......................... 60
Engine break-in ............................ 60
Pre-operation checks ...................... 61
Pre-operation checklist .................... 61
Pre-operation check points .......... 63
Pre-launch checks ........................... 63
Post-launch checks ......................... 69
Operation ......................................... 71
Operating your watercraft ............. 71
Getting to know your watercraft ....... 71
Learning to operate
your watercraft ............................. 71
Riding position ................................. 72
Launching the watercraft ................. 72
Starting the engine on water ........... 72
Stopping the engine ........................ 73
Leaving the watercraft ..................... 73
Operating the watercraft .................. 73
Turning the watercraft ..................... 74
Stopping the watercraft ................... 75
Operating the watercraft
in reverse ..................................... 76
Boarding the watercraft ................... 76
Starting off ....................................... 79
Capsized watercraft ......................... 80
Beaching and docking
the watercraft ............................... 81
Operating in weeded areas ............. 82
After removing the watercraft
from the water .............................. 82
Care and storage ............................. 83
Post-operation care ...................... 83
Flushing the cooling water
passages ...................................... 83
Cleaning the watercraft ................... 84
Battery care ..................................... 84
Long-term storage ........................ 87
Cleaning .......................................... 87
Lubrication ....................................... 87Rustproofing .................................... 88
Maintenance .................................... 89
Maintenance ................................ 89
Tool kit ............................................. 89
Removing and installing the engine
cover ............................................ 89
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 91
Engine oil and oil filter ..................... 92
Specifications.................................. 93
Specifications ................................ 93
Trouble recovery ............................. 94
Troubleshooting ........................... 94
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 94
Emergency procedures ................ 97
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ........................................ 97
Jumping the battery ......................... 98
Replacing the fuses ......................... 98
Replacing the bilge pump fuse ...... 100
Towing the watercraft .................... 101
Submerged watercraft ................... 102
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General and important labels
1
EJU36450
Identification numbers
Record the Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number, Craft Identification Number (CIN),
and engine serial number in the spaces pro-
vided for assistance when ordering spare
parts from a Yamaha dealer. Also record and
keep these ID numbers in a separate place in
case your watercraft is stolen.
EJU30283Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number
The PRI-ID number is stamped on a plate at-
tached inside the engine compartment. (See
page 47 for seat removal and installation pro-
cedures and page 52 for information on the
seat storage compartment.)
MODEL:
FX1800-K (FX SHO)
FX1800A-K (FX Cruiser SHO)
EJU36550Craft Identification Number (CIN)
The CIN is stamped on a plate attached to the
aft deck.
EJU40470Engine serial number
The engine serial number is stamped on a
plate attached to the engine unit. (See page
47 for seat removal and installation proce-
dures and page 89 for engine cover removal
and installation procedures.)
1Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number loca-
tion
1
1Craft Identification Number (CIN) location
1Engine serial number location
1
1
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General and important labels
2
EJU30320
Model information EJU30331Builder’s plate
Watercraft with this label conform to certain
portions of the European Parliament directive
relating to machinery.
Part of the information is given on the builder’s
plate affixed on the craft. A full explanation of
this information is given in the relevant sec-
tions 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 associat-
ed wave heights (significant wave heights up
to 2 m (6.56 ft); see the following TIP). Such
conditions may be encountered in exposed
inland waters, in estuaries, and in coastal wa-
ters in moderate weather conditions.
TIP:
The significant wave 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 double this
height.
1Builder’s plate location
1
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General and important labels
3
EJU30452
Important labels
Read the following labels before using this watercraft. If have any questions, consult a Yamaha
dealer.
14
1287111
6
4
9
132
3
5
10
15
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General and important labels
4
EJU35913Warning labels
If any of these labels are damaged or missing, contact a Yamaha dealer for replacements.
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