oil filter YAMAHA FX HO CRUISER 2019 Owners Manual

Table of contents
Draining the bilge water ................ 59
Draining the bilge water on land ...... 59
Draining the bilge water on water .... 60
Transporting on a trailer ................ 61
First-time operation ........................ 62
Engine break-in ............................. 62
Pre-operation checks ..................... 63
Pre-operation checklist .................... 63
Pre-operation check points........... 65
Pre-launch checks ........................... 65
Post-launch checks ......................... 71
Operation ......................................... 73
Operating your watercraft ............. 73
Getting to know your watercraft ...... 73
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 73
Riding position ................................. 74
Launching the watercraft ................. 74
Starting the engine on water ............ 74
Stopping the engine ......................... 75
Leaving the watercraft...................... 75
Operating the watercraft .................. 75
Turning the watercraft ...................... 76
Stopping the watercraft ................... 77
Operating the watercraft in reverse
or neutral ...................................... 78
Boarding the watercraft ................... 79
Starting off........................................ 81
Capsized watercraft ......................... 82
Beaching and docking the
watercraft ...................................... 83
Operating in weeded areas .............. 83
After removing the watercraft from
the water ....................................... 84
Care and storage............................. 85
Post-operation care ...................... 85
Flushing the cooling water
passages....................................... 85
Cleaning the watercraft .................... 86
Battery care ...................................... 86
Long-term storage ........................ 89
Cleaning ........................................... 89
Lubrication ....................................... 89
Rustproofing ..................................... 89
Maintenance .................................... 90
Maintenance ................................. 90
Tool kit.............................................. 90
Removing and installing the engine
cover ............................................. 90
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 92
Engine oil and oil filter ...................... 94
Specifications .................................. 95
Specifications ............................... 95
Trouble recovery ............................. 96
Troubleshooting ............................ 96
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 96
Emergency procedures ................ 99
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ......................................... 99
Raising the reverse gate ................ 100
Jumping the battery ....................... 100
Replacing the fuses ........................ 101
Towing the watercraft..................... 103
Submerged watercraft ................... 103
Index............................................... 105
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Description
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Engine compartment
12
5
7
8
910
6
43
1Dipstick (page 58)
2Engine oil filler cap (page 58)
3Electrical box
4Battery (page 66)
5Removable watertight storage compart-
ment (page 53)
6Spark plug/Ignition coil
7Fuel tank
8Water separator (page 28)
9Air filter case
10Engine cover
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Maintenance
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EJU43101Periodic 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 hours50 hours
or 12
months
*1100
hours or
12
months
*1200
hours or
24
months
*1
Fuel lineCheck fuel hoses and
clamps√—
Fuel filler cap/Wa-
ter separatorCheck O-rings for cracks
and deformation√—
Fuel tankCheck installation and
straps√—
Water inlet strainerCheck for clogs and dam-
age√—
Cooling water hos-
esCheck for damage and
leakage, and check
clamps√—
Engine oilReplace√√94
Oil filterReplace√94
Intermediate hous-
ingLubricate√—
Spark plugsCheck√√—
BatteryCheck state of charge,
terminals, bands, and
breather hose√—
Battery leadsCheck terminals√—
Steering masterCheck operation and for
looseness√√—
Steering cableCheck exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate√—
Electric trim rodCheck exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate√—
Shift rod and re-
verse gate Check exterior and con-
nections, and lubricate√—
Air filter elementCheck for damage and
dirt√—
Air intake hosesCheck for damage, and
check clamps√
—
Throttle bodyLubricate throttle valve√—
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Maintenance
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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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EJU34543
Specifications
Watercraft capacity:
Maximum people on board:
3 person
Maximum load capacity:
240 kg (530 lb)
Dimensions and weight:
Length:
3580 mm (140.9 in)
Width:
1270 mm (50.0 in)
Height:
1230 mm (48.4 in)
Dry weight:
379 kg (836 lb) (FX HO)
380 kg (838 lb) (FX Cruiser HO)
Performance:
Maximum output (according to ISO 8665/SAE
J1228):
132.4 kW at 7600 r/min
Maximum fuel consumption:
48.5 L/h (12.8 US gal/h, 10.7 Imp.gal/h)
Cruising range at full throttle:
1.44 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 (NGK):
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+24 °
Jet thrust nozzle trim angle:
-5, -3, 0, 3, 6 °
Fuel and oil:
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline
Minimum octane rating (PON):
86
Minimum octane rating (RON):
90
Recommended engine oil:
YAMALUBE 4W or 4-stroke motor oil
Recommended engine oil type SAE:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade API:
API 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
98
Watercraft slow or
loses powerWatercraft
operation
modeDrive control mode
activatedDeactivate or adjust
drive control 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 engine46
Oil pressure
warningEngine speed reduc-
tion control activatedAdd oil
47
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—
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 ................. 27
Adjustable tilt steering system checks .... 68
After removing the watercraft from the
water ..................................................... 84
B
Battery care.............................................. 86
Battery checks ......................................... 66
Battery, jumping ..................................... 100
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 83
Beverage holder ....................................... 53
Bilge water check..................................... 66
Bilge water, draining ................................ 59
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 59
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 60
Boarding alone ......................................... 79
Boarding and starting off from a dock ..... 82
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 79
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 80
Bow eye ................................................... 50
Bow storage compartment ...................... 51
Builder’s plate ............................................ 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 82
Cleaning ................................................... 89
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 86
Cleat ......................................................... 50
Cooling water pilot outlet ......................... 28
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 72
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruise assist............................................. 37
Cruising limitations................................... 10
D
Drive control mode................................... 35
Drive control mode screen ....................... 43
E
Electric trim system.................................. 31
Electric trim system check ....................... 69
Emergency procedures ............................ 99
Engine break-in ........................................ 62
Engine compartment check ..................... 65
Engine cover, removing and installing ..... 90
Engine idling speed check ....................... 72
Engine lock screen ................................... 45
Engine oil ................................................. 58Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 94
Engine oil level check ............................... 66
Engine oil requirements ........................... 58
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 69
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 25
Engine stop switch ................................... 25
Engine unit check ..................................... 66
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 18
Equipment ................................................ 48
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 .......................................................... 56
Fuel level check........................................ 65
Fuel requirements .................................... 56
Fuel system checks ................................. 65
Fuses, replacing ..................................... 101
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 73
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 19
Glove compartment ................................. 52
H
Handgrip .................................................. 49
Hazard information................................... 14
Home screen ............................................ 41
Hood check .............................................. 71
Hull and deck check ................................ 70
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information screen ................................... 42
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning.............. 99
Jet intake checks ..................................... 70
Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate
check .................................................... 70
Jumper cables, connecting .................... 100
L
Labels, important ....................................... 4
Labels, other .............................................. 8
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft ......................... 74
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