engine overheat YAMAHA FX HO 2013 User Guide

Care and storage
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Post-operation care
WARNING
EWJ00330
Always place the watercraft upright in a
horizontal position when storing it, other-
wise fuel could leak out into the engine or
engine compartment, which could create a
fire hazard.
After using the watercraft, always take it out of
the water, clean it, and store it. Leaving the
watercraft in the water for extended periods
will accelerate the rate of normal deterioration
of the jet pump and hull. Marine organisms
and corrosion are some of the conditions that
can shorten the life of many watercraft com-
ponents.
EJU42220Flushing the cooling water passages
NOTICE
ECJ01310
Do not run the engine over 4000 r/min on
land. Also, do not run the engine for more
than 15 seconds without supplying water,
otherwise the engine could overheat.
Flush the cooling water passages to prevent
them from clogging with salt, sand, or dirt.
(1) Place the watercraft in a horizontal posi-tion.
(2) Remove the seats and removable water- tight storage compartment. (See page 49
for seat removal and installation proce-
dures and page 55 for information on the
removable watertight storage compart-
ment.)
(3) Open the stern storage compartment. (See page 54 for information on the stern
storage compartment.) (4) Connect the garden hose adapter to a
garden hose.
(5) Loosen the flushing hose connector cap and remove it. Insert the garden hose
adapter into the flushing hose connector
and turn it until it is securely connected.
(6) Connect the garden hose to a water tap.
(7) Make sure that the area around the wa- tercraft is clear, and then start the engine.
Immediately after the engine starts, fully
turn the water supply on so that water
1Garden hose adapter
1 Flushing hose connector
2 Flushing hose connector cap
3 Garden hose adapter
1
3
2
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Trouble recovery
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Emergency procedures EJU34634Cleaning the jet intake and impeller
WARNING
EWJ00782
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 watercraft
above trolling speed until they have been
removed.
[ECJ00653]
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 wa-
tercraft.
(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, support the bow
so that the handlebars are not bent or
damaged.
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Index
A
Adjustable tilt steering system.................. 30
Adjustable tilt steering system checks ..... 70
After removing the watercraft from the water ..................................................... 87
Analog speedometer/tachometer ............. 40
B
Battery care .............................................. 89
Battery checks.......................................... 68
Battery, jumping ..................................... 103
Beaching and docking the watercraft ....... 86
Beverage holders ..................................... 55
Bilge pump fuse, replacing ..................... 105
Bilge water check ..................................... 68
Bilge water, draining................................. 61
Bilge water, draining on land .................... 61
Bilge water, draining on water .................. 62
Boarding alone ......................................... 81
Boarding and starting off from a dock ...... 85
Boarding the watercraft ............................ 81
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 82
Bow eye ................................................... 51
Bow storage compartment ....................... 52
Builder’s plate............................................. 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 85
Check engine warning.............................. 45
Cleaning ................................................... 92
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 89
Cleat ......................................................... 51
Cooling water pilot outlet check ............... 74
Cooling water pilot outlets ........................ 30
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ............... 1
Cruise assist............................................. 37
Cruising limitations ................................... 12
D
Digital speedometer ................................. 41
E
Emergency procedures .......................... 102
Engine break-in ........................................ 64
Engine compartment check...................... 67
Engine cover, removing and installing ..... 94
Engine idling speed check ....................... 74
Engine oil ................................................. 60
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 97 Engine oil level check............................... 68
Engine oil requirements ........................... 60
Engine overheat warning ......................... 44
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 72
Engine shut-off switch .............................. 28
Engine stop switch ................................... 28
Engine unit check ..................................... 68
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 20
Equipment ................................................ 49
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 73
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ........... 57
Fire extinguisher holder, cover,
and band checks................................... 73
Flushing the cooling water passages ....... 88
Fuel .......................................................... 58
Fuel level check ....................................... 67
Fuel level meter ........................................ 43
Fuel level warning .................................... 44
Fuel requirements .................................... 58
Fuel system checks .................................. 67
Fuses, replacing ..................................... 103
G
Getting to know your watercraft ............... 75
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 21
Glove compartment .................................. 53
H
Handgrip ................................................... 50
Hazard information ................................... 16
Hood check .............................................. 74
Hour meter/voltmeter ............................... 42
Hull and deck check ................................. 73
I
Identification numbers ................................ 1
Information display ................................... 41
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning ............ 102
Jet intake checks ...................................... 73
Jumper cables, connecting .................... 103
L
Labels, important ........................................ 4
Labels, other .............................................. 9
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft .......................... 76
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