engine oil YAMAHA FX HO 2012 User Guide

Pre-operation checks
65
water separator, drain it. (See page 31 for in-
formation on draining the water separator.)
EJU40181Engine unit check
Check the exterior of the engine unit for dam-
age or other problem.
EJU36885Engine oil level check
Make sure that the engine oil level is between
the minimum and maximum level marks onthe dipstick. (See page 57 for information on
checking the engine oil level.)
EJU32455Bilge 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 58 for information on draining the
bilge water.)
EJU32484Battery checks
Make sure that the battery terminals and
breather hose are not damaged and that the
battery leads and breather hose are connect-
ed properly. WARNING! Fire or explosion
could result if the breather hose is dam-
1Water separator
1
1Dipstick
1Maximum level mark
2Minimum level mark
1
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Maintenance
94
EJU36942Engine oil and oil filter
WARNING
EWJ00340
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
ECJ00991
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.
Nuts and boltsCheck —
Air filter elementCheck —
Engine oilReplace 94
Oil filterReplace 94
Valve clearanceCheck, adjust — Item OperationInitial Thereafter every
Page 10
hours50 hours100
hours200
hours
6
months12
months12
months24
months
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Specifications
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EJU34542
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 HO 373 kg (822 lb)
FX Cruiser HO 374 kg (825 lb)
Performance:
Maximum output (according to ISO 8665/SAE
J1228):
132.4 kW@7600 r/min
Maximum fuel consumption:
48.2 L/h (12.7 US gal/h, 10.6 Imp.gal/h)
Cruising range at full throttle:
1.45 hour
Trolling speed:
1300 ±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:
11.0 : 1
Valve clearance-intake (cold):
0.14–0.23 mm (0.0055–0.0091 in)
Valve clearance-exhaust (cold):
0.28–0.37 mm (0.0110–0.0146 in)
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Cooling system:
Water
Starting system:
ElectricIgnition system:
T.C.I.
Spark plug:
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:
24.0+24.0 °
Jet thrust nozzle trim angle:
-10, -5, 0, 5, 10 °
Fuel and oil:
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline
Minimum octane rating (PON):
86
Minimum octane rating (RON):
90
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:
3.1 L (3.28 US qt, 2.73 Imp.qt)
Engine oil quantity without oil filter replacement:
3.0 L (3.17 US qt, 2.64 Imp.qt)
Engine oil total quantity:
4.3 L (4.55 US qt, 3.78 Imp.qt)
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Trouble recovery
97
Engine runs irregu-
larly or stallsFuel Fuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible55
Stale or contaminat-
edHave 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—
Incorrect heat range Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Gap incorrect Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Spark plug
capNot connected or
looseHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
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 blinks or
comes onFuel level
warningFuel tank empty Refill as soon as pos-
sible55
Oil pressure
warningOil pressure dropped Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer44
Engine over-
heat warningJet intake clogged Clean
99
Check engine
warningFaulty sensors Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer45 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Trouble recovery
98
Watercraft slow or
loses powerShift lever Not completely shift-
ed into forward posi-
tionPush lever forward
until it stops 32
Watercraft
operation
modeLow RPM Mode acti-
vatedDeactivate Low RPM
Mode 35
Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 99
Impeller damaged or
wornHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer99
Engine over-
heat warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedClean jet intake and
cool engine44
Oil pressure
warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedAdd 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
capNot connected or
looseHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Electrical wir-
ingLoose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
Fuel Stale or contaminat-
edHave serviced by
Yamaha dealer—
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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Index
A
Adjustable tilt steering system.................. 30
Adjustable tilt steering system checks ..... 67
After removing the watercraft from the
water ..................................................... 84
Analog speedometer/tachometer ............. 40
B
Battery care .............................................. 86
Battery checks.......................................... 65
Battery, jumping ..................................... 100
Beaching and docking the watercraft ....... 83
Beverage holders ..................................... 52
Bilge pump fuse, replacing ..................... 102
Bilge water check ..................................... 65
Bilge water, draining................................. 58
Bilge water, draining on land .................... 58
Bilge water, draining on water .................. 59
Boarding alone ......................................... 78
Boarding and starting off from a dock ...... 82
Boarding the watercraft ............................ 78
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 79
Bow eye ................................................... 48
Bow storage compartment ....................... 49
Builder’s plate............................................. 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 82
Check engine warning.............................. 45
Cleaning ................................................... 89
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 86
Cleat ......................................................... 48
Cooling water pilot outlet .......................... 30
Cooling water pilot outlet check ............... 71
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ............... 1
Cruise assist............................................. 37
Cruising limitations ................................... 12
D
Digital speedometer ................................. 41
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 99
Engine break-in ........................................ 61
Engine compartment check...................... 64
Engine cover, removing and installing ..... 91
Engine idling speed check ....................... 71
Engine oil ................................................. 57
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 94Engine oil level check............................... 65
Engine oil requirements ........................... 57
Engine overheat warning ......................... 44
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 69
Engine shut-off switch .............................. 28
Engine stop switch ................................... 28
Engine unit check ..................................... 65
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 20
Equipment ................................................ 46
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 70
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ........... 54
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and
band checks.......................................... 70
Flushing the cooling water passages ....... 85
Fuel .......................................................... 55
Fuel level check ....................................... 64
Fuel level meter ........................................ 43
Fuel level warning .................................... 43
Fuel requirements .................................... 55
Fuel system checks .................................. 64
Fuses, replacing ..................................... 100
G
Getting to know your watercraft ............... 72
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 21
Glove compartment .................................. 50
H
Handgrip ................................................... 47
Hazard information ................................... 16
Hood check .............................................. 71
Hour meter/voltmeter ............................... 42
Hull and deck check ................................. 70
I
Identification numbers ................................ 1
Information display ................................... 41
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning .............. 99
Jet intake checks ...................................... 70
Jumper cables, connecting .................... 100
L
Labels, important ........................................ 4
Labels, other .............................................. 9
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft .......................... 73
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Index
Learning to operate your watercraft ......... 72
Leaving the watercraft .............................. 74
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft .............................................. 11
Long-term storage .................................... 89
Low RPM Mode........................................ 35
Lubrication................................................ 89
M
Main components, location of .................. 22
Maintenance............................................. 91
Manufactured date label............................. 2
Model information....................................... 2
Multifunction information center ............... 40
Multifunction information center check ..... 71
N
No-wake mode ......................................... 36
O
Oil pressure warning ................................ 44
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 83
Operating the watercraft........................... 74
Operating the watercraft in reverse or
neutral ................................................... 77
Operating your watercraft......................... 72
Operation requirements ........................... 13
P
Periodic maintenance chart...................... 93
Post-launch checks .................................. 71
Post-operation care .................................. 85
Pre-launch checks.................................... 64
Pre-operation check points ...................... 64
Pre-operation checklist............................. 62
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Pull-up cleats (FX Cruiser HO)................. 49
Q
Quick Shift Trim System (Q.S.T.S.) ......... 33
Quick Shift Trim System (Q.S.T.S.)
checks................................................... 67
R
Reboarding grip........................................ 47
Reboarding step ....................................... 47
Recommended equipment ....................... 15
Remote control transmitter ....................... 26
Remote control transmitter check ............ 69
Riding position.......................................... 73
Rustproofing ............................................. 90S
Safe boating rules .................................... 19
Safety equipment check ........................... 70
Seats ........................................................ 46
Shift system.............................................. 32
Shift system checks ................................. 68
Start switch............................................... 28
Starting off ................................................ 81
Starting off from a trailer ........................... 82
Starting the engine on water .................... 73
Steering system ....................................... 29
Steering system checks ........................... 66
Stern drain plug checks ............................ 70
Stern eyes ................................................ 48
Stern storage compartment ...................... 51
Stopping the engine ................................. 74
Stopping the watercraft ............................ 76
Storage compartment checks .................. 69
Storage compartments ............................. 49
Submerged watercraft ............................ 104
Switch checks .......................................... 69
T
Throttle lever ............................................ 29
Throttle lever checks ................................ 68
Tool kit...................................................... 91
Towing the watercraft ............................. 103
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 60
Troubleshooting ....................................... 96
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 96
Turning the watercraft .............................. 75
W
Water separator ....................................... 31
Water separator check ............................. 64
Watercraft characteristics ......................... 16
Watercraft control functions ..................... 26
Watercraft operation functions ................. 32
Watercraft operation modes ..................... 35
Water-skiing ............................................. 18
Watertight storage compartments ............ 52
Y
Yamaha Security System ......................... 27
Yamaha Security System settings ........... 27
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